Thursday, January 29, 2009

Who are protecting the public?

A Kugan's case had so far stuck in the mind of the people as more of police brutalities than the reason's of him being caught after a car chase. The role played by the MPs has not helped to clear the matter either.

I have a feeling that the case is being politised more than the case for human right. I published here a letter to The Star which highlights the worries of people on the street, being pawns in the political games. Samy Vellu's assertion to protect his men before even the law has cleared the cloud is no help. Certainly, as a member of public, I would wish to be protected by the police, and not by any gang of criminals.

It is the duty of the police to protect the public, though no one should condone brutalities in the name of law. If policemen got excited and exceed their bounds in doing their job, then let the process of the law take its course. Similarly, no politician should condone law breakers though the people involved could be their strong supporters. And no criminal should be wearing the hat of MPs.

Law is law, and let the public feel safe living in beloved Malaysia.


The letter to The Star:

Thursday January 29, 2009
Kugan’s case exploited


CAR theft suspect A. Kugan’s case has been exploited by politicians from both the Opposition and Government alike.

Instead of pacifying the public until the result of the investigation is known, these people agitate the public, resulting in it turning into a racial issue.

The police have never denied the assault on the deceased, and have repeatedly given assurances that an investigation would be conducted, and without any cover-up.

The incident at the Serdang Hospital mortuary, where the body was with unauthorised persons for about two hours, was against ethics. These unauthorised persons have used it as a reason to claim police brutality and that the police wanted to cover up the matter.

The police themselves do not encourage its members to use inhumane methods to obtain information from suspects. And knowing how violent perpetrators can treat their victims, it sometimes gets on the emotions of the officers.

Bear in mind that in this case the deceased was arrested after a car chase, where the car involved was reported as robbed from its owner.

Investigations led to the recovery of 15 cars. Thus it must not be ignored that Kugan is a perpetrator of crime.

However, we understand that the police must acknowledge the rights of suspects even though there is ample evidence to show involvement in crime.

But this has been overshadowed by the death of the suspect, and he is now regarded as a hero by those with an agenda of their own.

It seems criminals now have more rights than law-abiding citizens. No one is highlighting the rights of law-abiding citizens who are victims of crimes.

No wonder criminals are now so bold, and their heinous activities are being protected by people who claim respect for human rights.

Some politicians investigated and charged for committing criminal offences have also claimed political conspiracy to cover up their crime.

Nobody cares if a police officer is shot or stabbed by criminals. No one is going to care for him or defend him.

If crime is on the increase. blame the police. If detainees die in custody, blame the police. If they break the law to demonstrate, blame the police, as they claim the police started the violence.

It seems criminals have the right to commit crime and be protected. As for the police, weaken them, tie their hands by reducing their powers.

I dread the day when the police will get fed up and just do their duty without making an extra effort to solve crime or even arrest the perpetrator for fear of the “privileges” accorded to the suspect.

CONCERNED CITIZEN,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor


from: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/1/29/focus/3140074&sec=focus

Fake FB profile

Words are being sent around telling that what I wrote on the topic "Tears rolled down ...." was a fake. I published the messages that saying it is a fake as well.

Yes, many would shed tears even if we read short stories or novel. I wouldn't know the truth, and I'm not going to search for that truth, whether it is a fake or real, until a more official announcement is made.

What is important, is how the relationship develops, being good friends, show appreciations, no bickerings, and all that.

We miss that in the real world, at least.

I leave the matters to you readers. If you think it is a fake, then take it as a big story book. It is not a matter of faith.

Thanks.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

I must admit, tears rolled down my cheeks . . .

Following is a short experience that touches my heart, probably for a long time to come. Being an active facebook user, Alia's comments did cross my page a number of times, but never do I give any attention. For me, they were just usual chit-chatting among friends. Alia was so secretive about her pains that only very few people knew about it. Her vibrant sincerity, which I gathered after reading her last note, would be missed even by those people who never cross her life. Yours truly included. Tears rolled down my cheeks in the afternoon, when I first read the note, and moments before solat maghrib, while checking my FB, with a heavy heart to know about her development. To my dismay, she was destined to leave this life sooner than expected, at least by me. I can sense the unbelievable feelings around the globe surrounding her departure. To all her friends, I dedicate this writing for you, to her family, my condolence, and for Alia, may you rest in peace. To Allah, please forgive her.

NOTE: Alia's FB page was deactivated @4.00am Jan 28, at her family's request.
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Alia Fareena Mohammad's Notes

My Last Note to all my friends.

Today (January 27, 09) at 12:38pm
Teman-temanku..

Di saat kalian semua membaca nota ini, Lia mungkin dah ada kat atas katil hospital.
Anggaplah kalau umur Lia tak panjang, nota ini jadikanlah nota terakhir Lia. Simpanlah jadikan kenangan terindah kalian. Kalau Lia ok, aka nada nota yang lain. Hehehe..

Lia terlalu sayang korang semua. Selama hampir dua bulan Lia joined FB, ramai yang telah berjaya menyentuh hati Lia. Ada yang Lia kenal sebelum FB dan ada yang Lia kenal ketika di FB. Lia pun tak sangka belum sampai 2 bulan Lia join, kawan-kawan Lia dah nak dekat 900 orang. Kalau Lia mampu, Lia nak kenal dengan semua orang. Tapi malangnya Lia tak mampu. Tapi Lia nak ucapkan terima kasih sebab sudi jadi kawan Lia dalam FB ni. Kepada yang rapat dengan Lia, Lia sayang korang sampai bebila. Terlalu banyak kenangan yang Lia lalui dengan korang. Korang tau waktu Lia gembira, korang tau waktu Lia sedih dan korang tau waktu Lia gila-gila. Setiap seorang memberi kesan dalam hidup Lia. Selama Lia menanggung sakit, korang yang banyak hiburkan hati Lia. Memang Lia taknak cerita tentang cancer Lia sebelum ni. Lia nak orang terima Lia kerana Lia bukan kerana simpati dengan penyakit Lia.

Ada beberapa nama yang Lia nak mention kat sini:
YAZRINE – you will always be my invisible love. Tuhan jew yang tahu hati ini.
NORMAN – I hope you’ve gained your strength and self-esteem by now. Let it be our fairytale story. I know u are strong enough to face the world again.
ADDHA – Lia nak mintak maaf dengan abg. 10 jari lia susun. Maafkan Lia.
AQIM – Jagalah dirimu bebaik k. Lia tau Aqim kuat.
TAKAYUKI – Pa, maafkan Ma sebab hubungan kita terputus. Ma nak Pa kuatkan semangat. Study hard k. Ma kenal Pa sebelum Ma joined FB lagi. Ma tau Pa kuat.
EB – Lia ada email EB on the girl yang minat kat EB tu. Dia lawa dan baik and I’m sure she will be able to rock your world too.
EWAN – Janji dengan Lia yang Ewan akan sentiasa vogue ok baby? *wink*
TAARIQ – Lia doakan you akan jumpa your true love one day. She’s out there somewhere.
LAKSAMANA – Kalau tak panjang usia beta, Laksamana carilah pengganti yang boleh dilindungi. Sesungguhnya kaulah pelindung yang paling setia.
ZZ – Lia bersyukur sebab Lia dah berjaya luahkan apa yang ada dalam hati dengan abg. Abg seorang jew yang faham. Terima kasih abg.
FAIZAL – Simpanlah rahsia saya bebaik. Saya percayakan awak. Moga-moga awak jumpa orang yang boleh awak kacau pagi-pagi.
AIDIT – Terima kasih atas nasihat awak. Terima kasih dgn semua message awak pagi-pagi. Buat lagu yang lagi power lepas nie. Another ‘Ku Menunggu’ ok?
MKAA – The blog you made just for me with the password of ALIA really made me cry so bad. Never in my life I thought someone is willing to do that for me. I didn’t know. Seriously I didn't know. Why didn’t u tell me??????? I’m very sorry for the way I have treated you all this while. Maafkan saya. Awak, tolong maafkan saya!!
ADAH – Lia doakan Adah akan bertemu dengan orang yang bebetul akan cintakan Adah. Sayangkan Adah sepenuh hati dan doa Lia semoga Adah akan bahagia. Kasih sayang Adah yg terlalu banyak itu hanya layak utk orang yang sygkan Adah sepenuh hatinya.
EKIN – Kuatkan semangat k syg! Lia tau Ekin kuat. Lia harap Ekin ingat semua pesan Lia. Satu hari nanti, Ekin akan bahagia. Ekin terlalu comel dan baik.
AZIAH – I doakan u sampai ke jinjang pelamin. Itu doa I selalu. Andai kata ditakdirkan Tuhan tiada jodoh, kuatkan semangat. I know you’re a strong girl. Cari yg gelaps cepat!
KAK LISS – One day you’ll find someone special that would love you as much as you love him. You will always be my guardian angel.
FEE – Saya sayang awak dan ramai yg sayang awak jugak. Awak tetap akan jadi my favorite guy. Jaga diri bebaik. Jangan tinggal solat.
IRWAN – Kalau sy xde umur, sy xnak jumpa awak kat Hell tau.. Sy nak awak jd HeavenBoy pulak… *wink*
TFCH – Check your inbox.
ABG MIZAN – I will miss all your morning messages.
PANDA BEAR – I will miss all the ‘pokings’.

Banyak lagi nama yang Lia nak mention tapi Lia tak mampu. Semua orang Lia sayang. Semua orang Lia amek berat. Tapi Lia hanya buat mana yg termampu. Kepada sesiapa yg pernah kecil hati dgn Lia, tolong maafkan Lia yer. Lia insan biasa jew. Lia bukan Nabi. Lia buat silap. Jadi mana yg pernah Lia buat silap, Lia memohon maaf dari semua. Doa korang semua, hanya Allah yang mampu balas. Selepas Lia joined FB on 5th of Dec 2008, Lia rasa happy sgt. Lia ramai jumpa kawan baru. Ada yg jadi kakak Lia, abang Lia, kawan baik Lia, adik Lia. Semua Lia sayang. Kalau mampu, Lia nak beri semua orang hati Lia. Dan kepada yg terasa Lia jauhkan diri, bukan kerana Lia benci. Tapi Lia jauhkan diri atas kebaikan korang jugak. Lia tau yg Lia tak boleh janjikan apa-apa. Lia tau yg umur Lia mungkin tak panjang. Maafkan Lia sayang. Buat semua, kehadiran korang semua cukup bermakna buat Lia. Kesudian korang add Lia amat Lia hargai. Kalau ada jodoh, ada umur panjang, InsyaAllah kita jumpa kat sini lagi. Kalau umur Lia tak panjang, semua jaga diri bebaik. Jangan lupakan Lia. Lia sentiasa ada di hati korang semua. Akhir kata, assalamualaikum semua.

Ikhlas,
Tengku Puteri Alia Fareenah binti Tengku Raja Mohammad Majid Shah.
Olympia, Kensington, London @ 4.28am (GMT)

My first comment:
Fauzi Shaffie at 12:45pm January 27
I never know you before this. But this FB news came to my page just now with the message "selamat tinggal semua". Please delete that phrase .... Be strong. Expect the positive. Allah is with the ones who believe in Him. May Allah help you. We know of cancer patients who are still living and active. Please cling to that positive hope.
Thanks.
........

Breaking News From Uzaidi
AL FATIHAH KEPADA ALLAHYARHAM TENGKU ALIA FAREENAH
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Today (January 27, 09) at 5:09pm


Adalah dimaklumkan kawan kita TENGKU ALIA FAREENAH yang menjalani pembedahan CANCER COLON STAGE 4 pagi tadi TELAH KEMBALI KE RAHMATULLAH KIRA-KIRA 30 MINIT YANG LEPAS...caused cancer..doakan arwah agar ditempatkan ditempat orang beriman...amin.


On learning about the demise: Fauzi Shaffie at 7:30pm January 27
Innalillahi wainna ilaihi raajiuun. Very touching experience. Her eloquence in her last note,..... just beyond my descriptive ability. Though I don't know her, I'm missing her now. May Allah put her among His strong believers. Ameen

Monday, January 26, 2009

Helpless Lawmen

I received an email from a friend relating his encounter with a group of youngsters- I don't like to brand them, but identify I must - called Mat Rempits.

"Mat dan Minah Rempit di pantai barat xtakut kat polis pun!! Depa ni layak jaga masa PRK saja, nak hambat yang merempit? Payah, nak cegah rempit, toksah cakap la. Pernah satu pagi raya qurban lalu lebih kurang kul 3 pagi aku pi Stesen K/api Tepen ambik anak dia balik naik keretapi dari KL aku balik dulu sekeluarga ngan kereta sehari sebelumnya, sampai simpang jln Kamunting/Kg.Jana (kg mak metua Wak Khair Toyo kita) aku nampak banyak sangat orang berkumpul atas jalan aku ingat ada kemalangan rupanya depa anak-anak muda atas motosikal dok tengok mat rempit berlumba, aku tepon balai polis Kamu(xxxx) apa depa jawab, "kami xleh buat apa dah, kalau pi depa balin batu, aku kata kalau aku tulih kat TS Musa Hassan mintak tulun FRU atau PGA kepong mat rempit ni apa macam? Depa kata stuju dan kami akan sokong cadangan tuan tu....sampai macam tu sedih sungguh aku dengak!"

If the empowered people, with the backings of the enforcement laws, are feeling helpless, what we, the people on the street can do about it?

Monday, January 12, 2009

Homework

My son, year two, was given a task to write numbers from 1 to 1000 over the weekend, in his exercise book and need to submit it today, Monday morning.

1. I do not understand the zealousness of the teacher.
2. I do not know what is the purpose of that homework.
3. I'm sure there was no challenge to drive new interest in the boy. He knows it so well about counting and writing the numbers. Year two. Why 1 to 1000?
4. I do not know if the teacher knows the meaning of boredom that s/he was creating within the boy (and his friends).
5. Putting an excited small boy into boredom is not the objective of education.
6. Writing numbers for the sake of numbers is torturing. Has that teacher write the numbers him/herself, for the sake of writing the numbers only? How does s/he feels?
7. I'm sure there was little knowledge gained from that exercise.
8. I'm sure the fun of the weekend was robbed from my son.
9. I'm sure if the homework involved some creativity, then some exitement may drive my son to do his homework.
10. I hope all the teachers learn that homework for the sake of homework is of little use. Let homework be for the purpose of learning.
11. I hope teachers learn not to kill the zeal of learning in children.

Thursday, January 08, 2009

Sharing 1

I'm forwarding a posting on Facebook, hoping to share similar situations with other people.

FH wrote at 1:16am
hmm.. terima kasih. umpama dah hilang kata2 bila bicara soal kerjaya malah mungkin soal hidup. seolah2 boleh nampak character dalam japanese anime saying "haihhh susahnya!", sambil jatuh terduduk, bahu, kepala tertunduk.. mata menatap tanah.. tangan tergenggam tapi terlalu susah untuk menarik kaki untuk bangun..

This is my response:
Fauzi Shaffie wrote at 9:47am

That much? Then it is not that much compared with those in Ghaza, at least.
Well, I 'm not belittling your problem (or did I say 'challenge' in 1996?). But, in order to BEGIN the rebuilding of our life, we must first see that the problem we are facing is NOT insurmountable. So, face towards Ghaza, and you will find you are in a much more better situation. The blockades in you are just basically psychological. Get up my babe! You can win this life game, handsomely. Cut off the past with the sharpest knife from your memory by NOT rewinding it. Our mind can only focus on one thing at a time. Thus, if you focus on something you cherish, anything, for the future, then the past will be blocked out. Don't tell me you've nothing to look forward to. I'm sure you have, just that the memories are dragging you down and distract your attention to it. In Allah we trust, and he had promised, "if you go to Him walking, He will come to you running".