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Flooding of Matu - An Annual Nuisance

孙子乐喜水 阿嬷盼水退

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It was 23^rd December, 2012 ( Chinese Winter Solstice 冬至 ) ,   about 12midnight, when I was driving at 90km/hr at Jalan Kinabalu, near Wisma Tun Sambathan, approaching the traffic light at Bulatan Merdeka junction.   The green light is blinking, so I decided to go ahead.  As soon as I drove pass the traffic light, it turned orange.  It was then, I spotted trough my back mirror a bright flash behind me.  I thought someone highlighted me, but the flash was quite different.  It was more like a high-powered-camera-flash.

Less than 24 hour after that, on 24^th December, 2012, at 5.03pm, as I was driving out of Bandar Puteri Klang into KESAS highway toward KL, I saw a Erythrina glauca tree fell at Ramp B of Puteri Interchange.  So I called Sathya to ask him to bring some worker to re-erect the tree.  Langkah kiri I guess.  A traffic police patrol car so happened trailed me from behind, and the police officers saw me dialing my hp.  I decided not to bribe, so they saman me lo !

So, I decided to check for traffic summons.   So I googled for

' semak saman '.

Several results are quite useful :

1. RILEK – Rangkaian Interaktif Laman Electronik Kerajaan

http://www2.rilek.com.my/rilek-prod/index.php

Not found.  The requested URL/pdrm/IPC/PDRM_SummonsInq.jsp was not found on this server.

huh !

Alternatively, can check with JPJ

2. https://saman.jpj.gov.my/Inquiry.do

For a small fee, check via sms :

3. Type POLIS SAMAN < space > [car registration number], send to 32728 ;

or

4. Type POLIS SAMAN < space > [car registration number], send to 15888 ;

or

5. Type jpj < space > [NRIC number], send to 37773.

Lesson I learned :

1. Don't run through a traffic light, even its in 'orange', especially the one with speed trap.

2. Don't use hp while driving.  Always use a handfree.

3. Don't give bribe.

4. Crime/Traffic offence pays !

鄉愁

小時侯

鄉愁是一枚小小的郵票

我在這頭

母親在那頭

長大後

鄉愁是一張窄窄的船票

我在這頭

新娘在那頭

後來啊

鄉愁是一方矮矮的墳墓

我在外頭

母親在裏頭

而現在

鄉愁是一灣淺淺的海峽

我在這頭

大陸在那頭

余光中 1971

Broga Hill's Grasses

Poaceae ( previously known as Gramineae ) is one of the largest plant families known to man.  A handful of the member of the Poaceae family were domesticated and cultivated in factory-farms for their seeds for human consumption.  

Except for some species enslaved as food crop, grasses at many other places are  liberated hippies, often regarded as nuisance unproductive weeds.  

But at the top of Broga Hill,  the they are royals.  Visitors are attracted to the hill for reason non-other than the picturesque landscape of grass dominated high land.

Pennisetum polystachyon and Imperata cylindrica dominate the hill, with some broadleaves struggling to survive. 

Here in Broga Hill, Pennisetum polystachyon is the King.  Tall and vigor, gentle yet strong.   While the Queen Imperata cylindrica.  Elegant, strong willed, dancing gracefully in the wind. 

Seasons come and go. 

Rainy and draught seasons… sunrises and sunsets…even mid-days and mid-nights …
The grasses grow and die, re-grow and die…

Crowd streaming in and out. 

Family and friends…elders and youngsters…love birds and litter bugs alike…

The grasses open-heartedly welcome all.

晕车药 不简单

晕车了还那么好看，不简单！

晕车了被拍照还那么漂亮，那就真的漂亮了！

相机好不好、技术棒不棒，都无功可夸。

晕车是有药可解的。

Watson 就有卖两种 :

Novomin ( Dimenthdrinate 50mg )

RM5.80 /box ( 10 tablet )

启程前半小时服用。服用后昏昏欲睡。药性可达八小时。

Stugeron ( Cinnarizine 25mg )

RM0.65/tablet

启程前两小时空腹服用。服用后不会昏昏欲睡 。药性可达八小时。

Fraser's Hill 福隆港

 晕车.....

一觉醒来，老虎都打得死！

 外景

还坐得下...... :')

 眺远

Malaysia Day

Federation of Malaya ( Persekutuan Tanah Melayu ) is the name given to a federation of 11 states that existed from 31^st January 1948 until 16^th September 1963. 

The Federation gained independence from the British on 31^st August 1957. 

( However, some historians, including Prof Emerintus Khoo Koy Kim thinks that the Malay states were never colonized by the British.  The British was merely interfered in the administration of the States. 

31^st August 1957 was a transformation of government from monarchy to constitutional federation. )

( so, technically, there is no Independence Day for Federation of Malaya )

It was reconstituted as Malaysia with addition of Singapore, Sabah, and Sarawak in 1963.  However, entry of Sabah and Sarawak into the Federation was on different terms and conditions from the states of Peninsular Malaysia.

( United States of America is a different case.  Today’s U.S.A. is a federal union of 50 states.  But, the original 13 colonies, then 13 states, declared their independence in the American Revolution and formed the Unites States of America.  U.S.A. grew as other states joined in the union. )

A Commission of Enquiry was commissioned, headed by Lord Cobbold, to study the desire of the people of the then North Borneo and Sarawak in joining Malaya in the proposed Federation of Malaysia.  The Commission on 1^st August 1962 recommended that the formation of Malaysia should be implemented.

Sarawak, then was an independent state, granted independence by the British on 22^nd July 1963.  As a newly born country, Sarawak was still weak and naïve.  The leaders were eager only to protect their interests, and the people are too short-sighted to foresee consequences of joining the Federation of Malaysia. 

Sabah was a British Crown Colony, known as North Borneo.  North Borneo was granted self-governance on 31^st August 1963.

Brunei boldly rejected the proposal.

Singapore, gained independence from British on 31^st August 1963, before joining the new Federation of Malaysia in September along with Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak.

Thus, on 16^th September 1963, born a new nation named Malaysia.  The Federation consisted of Federation of Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore.

( so, constitutionally, Malaysia Day is 16^th September 1963 )

Later, Singapore separated from Malaysia in 9^th August 1965.  It was condemned by other states, but history proved that the decision was wise after all.
( 14 states minus 1.  Malaysia now stands with 13 states )

Although the Constitution of the Federation of Malaysia was copied from the Constitution of the Federation of Malaya, large scale of amendments were made.  It is now known as Constitution of Malaysia. ( not Malaya )

So, who is re-writing our history ?
( Politicians, please shut up.  Lets hear from the historians )

Happy 48^th birthday,  Malaysia !

References :

Report of the Commission of Enquiry ( Cobbold Commision ), North Borneo and Sarawak, 1962.

http://www.digitalibrary.my/dmdocuments/malaysiakini/767_Report%20of%20the%20Commission%20of%20EnquiryNorth%20Borneo%20&%20Sarawak%20&%20IGC%201962.pdf

Federal Constitution of Malaysia

http://www.jac.gov.my/jac/images/stories/akta/federalconstitution.pdf

Reid Commission 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reid Commission

Malaysia Agreement
http://www.sabrizain.org/malaya/library/msia-agreement.pdf

Malaysia Act 1963
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1963/35/pdfs/ukpga_19630035_en.pdf

Federation of Malaya Independence Act 1957
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1957/60/pdfs/ukpga_19570060_en.pdf

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The Fallen Jalur Gemilang

Our beloved PM called on all Malaysian to fly our national flag – Jalur Gemilang ( Stripes of Glory ), in conjunction with Malaya’s 54^th Independence Day  ( Federation of Malaya gained independence from British on 31^st August 1957.  Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore then get together on 16^th September 1963, to form Malaysia.  Thus Malaysia celebrate her 48^th anniversary this year ). 

Patriotism

The Flag should be allowed to fly freely

Every year, our leaders call us to fly the Jalur Gemilang.  It’s a symbol of unity, so they said.  It’s a symbol of patriotism too !  Some years back, some political figures accused the Chinese community of being un-patriotic for not flying the national flag. 

Yes Sir, I noticed that you fly the flag at your multi-million castles and mansions, also on your expensive cars.

Yes Sir, patriotism for you is to manipulate the Police, Judges, Anti-Corruption Agency, and even the Election Commission for your personal gain.  Oh sorry Sir !  That was not you.  It sounds like you, looks like you, but its not you.

Yes Sir, patriotism for you is to steal our RMAF’s jet engines, logs in the forest reserves, collection from advertising licenses, non-submersible submarines, and all other public coffers.  Again, my apology Sir.  That couldn’t be you Sir, for you are a faithful public servant.

Yes Sir, patriotism is for you to serve your political masters, by sacrifice the people.  Power and money are the reasons for your involvement in politics.  No Sir, it was not you.  You are an elected representative of the people.  You won’t betray your constituent’s thrust. 

Fly or Fry

Some Local Government threatened the business owners not to renew their business registration license for not flying Jalur Gemilang at their business premises. 

Sir, is your flag-selling business not doing well ?  I am glad that your patriotism leads you into flag-selling business, but it seems like a bad business decision. 

Yes Sir, we are mere little fry on hot pan... being held ransom for our rights and privileges.  We were grab by the throat for the ever-rising water, power and fuel bill, extravagant price of imported cars & IT gadgets, inflating cost of essential foodstuff, skyrocketed un-affordable homes, and even books !

Yes Sir, we are small fry, fly only via low cost airlines, from low cost terminals, to low cost destinations, with low budget ; … while you Sir, fly first class with your entourage around the world visiting toilets and Disneyland.  

Now everyone kena fry, indeed !

Respect !  Rilek !

Mutilated Flags

Respect our Jalur Gemilang, we were told.

Malaysian are self-proclaimed well-manner people.  We respect each other.  We respect our national flag too.  But respect has a different meaning in our context. 

The standard size of Jalur Gemilang is 14’ height x 28’ width ( click here ).  But it seems that nobody cares.  Everyone have their own versions.  Some like it to be the biggest in the world.  Some want it to be longest. 

While some like to make if of refused material, others like to make it into cakes and eat it on Merdeka Day celebration.

Jalur Gemilang has different designs and sizes in the country.  Different materials, different flavours too ! 

While the politicians encourages the people to fly it on their cars and motorcycles, they don’t care if the flags were strongly cling to the vehicles.  After a whole month of fly-our-flag-campaign, the whole country starts another campaign : collect-and-dispose the fallen flags.   What an insult !

While our government agencies twisted and turned the flag, altered the design, tailcoat-cut it, and hang it under hot sun, cool moon, wind and rain.  Magnificent, is it not ?! 

Eeee… is it considered against the law, for disrespect to the national flag ?

Well, happy 48^th anniversary, Malaysia !