Melaka River Cruise

It's been a while for me to take this cruise. Several reasons were given (by myself) to hold this up. Firstly, I've tried to do so sometime last year and it was full packed with people. Even the queue was up to the Hang Tuah Bridge (the bridge near to Pengkalan Rama Pantai)- If I'm not mistaken. This was when the the early opening of this site. Then me and wife went there again with another member of the family and again, we were disappointed. However, today a friend/relative/colleague of mine turn out to be in Malacca. So, we went there around 9.00pm and we managed to get the seat. Reasons the place were empty (I guess) is because of the heat of by-election in Merlimau. everyone is busy to be there. The tourist is more likely as an election- tourist. Secondly, the hazy rain might be one of the cause indeed.


While cruising, we were given the VIP boat with couple of people geared with keyboard and microphone. The rain doesn't stop me on enjoying the scene. Even though I've been in Malacca for more than a year now, the journey is still like the place I haven't been before. The view is for the rear section of shops and buildings. Not forgetting how beautiful and decorative the rear section was.This were all the effort of the State Government from what I heard through the guidance voice throughout the cruise. We had a Dondang Sayang treat while on our way back upriver.

People did say that the river holds some kind of unpleasant smell and I'm quite skeptical on such reviews and start to look for it. However, for the whole 45 minutes journey, there are only one spot that contain the unwanted smell. In addition, it was just a fresh water smell not like a stinking or rotten food smell which I was anticipated.

I didn't take any photo since I was more concern on my camera equipment which can't get together with rain nicely. I'll try to make this writing more meaningful next time by adding some pictures inline with the words.

I should say that a lot of effort that has been thrown in order to change the perspective and also mindset of the people in Malacca. Previously, nobody cares for cleanliness of the river but now it is totally differ from the brutal past. How MUCH effort had been spent but I believe that they would be used towards enhancing the city scape through this cruise.

To all- I would say, please take this cruise at least once.
For people of Malacca- Do take this cruise since we might not know our own town (rear scenary) and its beauty.


-I'll pray and dream, I'll rise and win-

Eventhough you don't like me, Don't Bull**** yourself

We are who we are
Predetermined on what we do.
Pretending that we couldn't care less for others
The passion that we build
The courage that it takes
We do
Nonetheless we tend to forget
Selfishness and hatred
Or just bloody ignorant yet to condemned
Filled throughout our soul
Who am I to judge nor making judgement
My opinion is always down the basement
Comment and torment
Thinking that my time has come to arouse my thought
You might think to draft
Of people agony and whispering the craft
Through your naked mind and have a drought
When the rain comes you'll be the first to drown
Can you beat the the humming bees
do complete the nature's cycle
or have you thought of humming bird
making sounds by clapping wings
Who are you to bull**** yourself
And get away with it?



-I'll pray and dream, I'll rise and win-

Democracy

Taken from dictionary.com

de·moc·ra·cy   /dɪˈmɒkrəsi/ Show Spelled[dih-mok-ruh-see]
–noun, plural -cies.

1. government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.

2. a state having such a form of government: The United States and canada are democracies.

3. a state of society characterized by formal equality of rights and privileges.

4. political or social equality; democratic spirit.

5. the common people of a community as distinguished from any privileged class; the common people with respect to their political power.


Origin:
1525–35; < Middle French démocratie < Late Latin dēmocratia < Greek dēmokratía popular government, equivalent to dēmo- demo- + -kratia -cracy —Related forms an·ti·de·moc·ra·cy, noun, plural -cies, adjective non·de·moc·ra·cy, noun, plural -cies. pre·de·moc·ra·cy, noun, plural -cies. pro·de·moc·ra·cy, adjective

Democracy sentence examples
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*The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.

• Why should we give our votes to the Concertación when their agenda deepens inequality and undermines democracy?

• democracy in the workplace is a smart move.

• We welcome new members to join in the fight for a liberal democracy.

• democracy cookbook Get the Democracy Cookbook from the Electoral commission.

• The AA is proud to have the benefit of an active and participatory democracy.

• democracyre worse both in terms of living standards and human rights than the Western social democracies.

• The network aims to deepen democracy through greater citizen participation in local governance.

• democracy in the country.

• Coverage of the scrutiny process is central to our parliamentary democracy.

• democracy movement.

• The widespread belief in the robustness of the rule of law in Britain certainly reflects our reputation as a vibrant multicultural democracy.

• It is hoped that this change will strengthen democracy.

• democracy in the region.

• In point of fact, bourgeois democracy is the political formula for free trade, nothing more.

• And not everyone thinks that shareholder democracy is in such a bad way.

• And unless that happens, policies to tackle poverty and revitalize democracy will not succeed.

• Participation in political life was one of the pillars of Athenian democracy.

• Download our full statement on use of the electoral register Recommendations on mayoral elections ( January 2002 ) In our report Reinvigorating Local democracy?

• During the early 1990s, under pressure from Western aid donors, the Moi government was finally forced to concede to a multi-party democracy.

• Mr Blair, you talk about the right to bomb others in order to defend democracy.


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Experimental Theatre of Life

I went to see my friend practicing his routines yesterday and was quite overwhelming with the setup of that venue. This reminds me of the early days when I started to be more involved in such routines. Experimental Theatre is what we used to call it. Never slipped in my mind (on those days) what does it reflects on each character it pronounces. However, yesterday it came up to my mind on how people do experimental things there. People start to laugh and sing. Others were talking to themselves and some of them kept on staring in the mirror walls while moving back and forth. A creative mind as I would recall. Despite being honest in completing their task, this people are trying hard enough to experiment with their role and sometimes in life. A comedian must be happy during his show. A singer must cry while singing his or her sad songs. The list goes on up to even the spectators. Honest in being there and play their part but might be covering the whole truth. Oscar Wilde once said that “I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” This might be true however the question still remains. Whether the life is like a theatre and is it always experimental? Also how we need to act in fulfilling our life’s needs or honesty and sincerity will overcome the others. Some people were trained (by themselves) on how to look so good in front of people despite being rude almost immediate when they turn away.

Frankly, I believe it depends on what your preliminary intention was. If you do it since you were guarded by hatred then your intention is clear of not wanting to be nurtured by the other party. In other words, you don’t like him for your own reason. However, if you do it with regards of truth and sincerity you’ll deserve to get good deeds instead.

The Prophet صلي الله عليه وسلم said:
"Deeds are only by intentions, for each man is only for which he has intended, and so whoevers hijrah is for Allah and his messenger صلي الله عليه وسلم, then indeed his hijrah is only to Allah and his messenger صلي الله عليه وسلم. But whoevers hijrah is to the world he wishes to acquire or a woman he seeks to marry, then his hijrah is only to that which he has actually immigrated."
[Bukhari and Muslim]
Source: http://alilmunnafi.blogspot.com/2007/06/hadeeth-1-intentions.html

The only arguments are that does the other party commit enough repression and do you really know what his or her intention was. This is either to burden or nurture and else, neither to hate or to love. However, how do you measure ‘enough?’

Be careful on which stage that you are performing. This will determine how great leaders you will be. If your drama is just to safeguard yourself, this would be selfish. If it was meant fulfil your needs then you are selfish. But, if you act is to punish people, think back did they do wrongdoings. To conclude I would say that we don’t really need an experiment that will make us regret throughout our lives. Especially, when what we say is merely true to ONLY our own mind and soul. Don't judge people where you could be judge by others as well. Do your play rigtheously and all the audience would applause sincerely.

-I'll pray and dream, I'll rise and win-

The public would protect me....

Last Friday I went to this dinner for ' Tahun Baru Cina and Jamuan Rakyat' at the Politeknik Merlimau Melaka. I'm attracted to what PM says during his speech regarding his safetey. Concerns were raised by the Police regarding PM's safety during visit and 'turun padang' session. He says that' Jangan risau, rakyat akan melindungi saya'. I'm pleased to hear that how Malaysians are pretty much tolerant and still could think properly. 'Love people so that you will be loved as well'. This would really represent the people of Malaysia. May we prosper together and achieve the extraordinary.

-I'll pray and dream, I'll rise and win-

Character Building

How do you define character and how does these effects people nowadays. Well, this might be odd to us but some outstanding people build up their character through experience and also hardship in life. As stated by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe that, ‘Talents are best nurtured in solitude. Character is best formed in the stormy billows of the world.’ Therefore, it is true that the great wave does build up our character. It might be hardship, painful experience and also turbulence. However, I should convey my thought on young generations (In Malaysia) nowadays. In this country which is trying (or struggling) to achieve a developed nation in year 2020, the complacent feelings of young generation is building up. Their hardship in life has been minimized by the government effort since day 1 of independence. Their forefather had struggled to make sure that their children would have a better life. Lack of appreciation on the meaning of life and freedom channeled them, to unforeseen circumstances. Living in their comfort zone they then start to feel blessed. Nurtured by greatness of development is obviously bring them down. This even change how we communicate with lovers, friends and neighbors (McKenna, Green, and Gleason). Or we don’t? Well, Spoiled by what we have might bring a future that is not certain. No certainties on their survival as a professional, leaders and human being. The question is, how are we in a developed nation 2020?

I'll pray and dream, I'll rise and win-

Melaka- See outside the box

Datuk Shah Rukh Khan (2011) stated that Melaka is his 2nd Home when he arrives recently for filming of DON 2. Why? Is Melaka that beautiful? I know that Melaka is trying to be Venice...Venice wanabe. Do you think that Melaka have any chance? At least not in a near future since still a lot of time, effort and money should be invested to accomplish this. Venice has started its glory since the first decades and now Melaka is trying to pursue this same fame and glory. In reality, I would say that we are nowhere near. However, for the effort by the state government and people of Melaka, it won’t be impossible at all. It won’t stick as a wish or dream but will become reality sometime in future. Or maybe Melaka could become one of its kinds in Southeast Asia.

Melaka is well known throughout history and all main colonies in the world had always wanted Melaka under their reign. The priceless history and civilization had always been envy to friends and enemy. I was wondering of what Melaka has gone through and will go through is right for the people of Melaka and Malaysia?

I saw the Shah Rukh Khan's article in Utusan Malaysia yesterday. I wonder such a big name in Bollywood and the world would confirm that Melaka is his 2nd home. Why? On what basis that he made that statement? Is Melaka that good? Is Melaka beautiful enough? Is Melaka this and that? This reminds me when the state government awards the 'Datukship' to this well known actor. Now, people hatred goes on and what they say was the foolish act of the state government. Why we should give him? Are there no other people throughout Malaysia that should be awarded?

While having my coffee with a friend yesterday, he had thrown an idea that I think is appropriate to evaluate this matter. 'Don't just think outside the box, but you must also SEE outside the box'. Some people who are entitles with power won’t do such things that really a waste. Some of their cloudy ideas would become clear if you just SEE outside the box. In addition, you just need to put yourself in their shoes and let the show begins. By awarding or should I say investing on a proper share, we will gain a high interest and benefits. There are a lot of better and beautiful sites in the world but why Melaka? Does the producer think that Melaka is really that good? Or maybe a pre-requirement form Shah that for him to be in this film, Melaka should be one of its shooting location? Only Allah would know that, not me.

I think I should congratulate the CM, State Government, Federal Government, People of Melaka, People of Malaysia and finally Datuk Shah Rukh Khan himself for seeing outside the box. He could demand for somewhere else but he had chosen Melaka instead. Melaka would be talked and thought straight away when this film hits the silver screen around the world. Melaka would be a great travel destination hence a box office film shooting location. A waste for some might not be a waste at all for others. Recycling for instance, your can of coke would bring a greater joy and benefits for the collector. I assume that aluminum can is still a high demand for some people out there. If you think that the ‘datukship’ investment is a waste…Think again…

*once a Hindi Film fanatics...

-I'll pray and dream, I'll rise and win-

Boiling Point

I kept on smiling to myself on how students nowadays think and react. How they are confident that they deserve an 'A' despite of not working for an 'A'. Their thought however is normal to us all, human being. As stated by Jason Dule, ' I have never known any honest person proclaim that they desire to be wrong, or maintain their position even though they know it to be in error.' This might not be right however there are certain agreement on this statement. Don't really know about you, but I do STRONGLY agree.

Neither working hard and showing enough effort, nor producing a good quality submission which really entitle them to obtain a good grades. Yet demanding and ignorant sometimes wanting that everything should be easy. Easy as their eyes would see and with their mind thinking of getting an 'A'. Well, tough luck guys. This is reality and in this real world, only the strong could survive. Strength towards challenges, attitudes and morale. Competence in what they do and quite excellence in their day to day routine. Discipline is the essence of success.

I might not be right either but that were just my thought of the day.

-I'll pray and dream, I'll rise and win-

Starting Point

Seriuosly, I need to start somewhere.

Life begins with the first step you take....

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