How should we judge a government?

In Malaysia, if you don't watch television or read newspapers, you are uninformed; but if you do, you are misinformed!

"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." - Malcolm X

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience - Mark Twain

Why we should be against censorship in a court of law: Publicity is the very soul of justice … it keeps the judge himself, while trying, under trial. - Jeremy Bentham

"Our government is like a baby's alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no
responsibility at the other. " - Ronald Reagan

Government fed by the people

Government fed by the people

Career options

Career options
I suggest government... because nobody has ever been caught.

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?
Corruption is so prevalent it affects English language?

When there's too much dirt...

When there's too much dirt...
We need better tools... to cover up mega corruptions.

Prevent bullying now!

Prevent bullying now!
If you're not going to speak up, how is the world supposed to know you exist? “Orang boleh pandai setinggi langit, tapi selama ia tidak menulis, ia akan hilang di dalam masyarakat dan dari sejarah.” - Ananta Prameodya Toer (Your intellect may soar to the sky but if you do not write, you will be lost from society and to history.)

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Chiao Po - endearing pictures of a dying Chinese tradition?

I have selected just 5 pictures out of over 60 pictures of an old couple, taken by their son in 1974 and which were shown in US in 1998 and won highest award in Mankind Contribution category. A classic example of a traditionally arranged marriage, which remained loving till the end. I believe it was due to the focus on 'till death do us part' without the distractions of our modern world, which made it work.

'In accordance with our village culture, my parents slept with legs touching each other.'
I used to wonder why the old Chinese beds were almost squarish rather than the usual rectangular, now I know why! Now we know the origin of 'playing footsie'!

There were scenes which are endearing because they never seem to change!
'Higher...higher... a bit higher. Did you year?' Even my son enjoys this bit!



Preparing for Chinese New Year feast... this remains till today!


Anxiously waiting for son's return...probably waited a few hours already!


Giving advice to grandchild leaving for further studies!


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