Blunt Truth

Last night I was listening to the tv2 news while playing Winning Eleven... yes, again... Only this time, it wasn't funny.

 

The newscaster reported a conversation in the parliament. One dude was expressing his concerns for providing equal opportunities for all races to handle government projects, or the lack of that equality. Immediately I paused my game & turned my head towards the tv. On screen was another dude, I think lah, and obviously the footage was from the 'parliament tv'. Tv2 didn't let us hear the exact words he said, but he looked extremely calm to me.

 

He said something along the lines of "yes, the malays are getting all the projects, but this will still benefit all races". He continued to say that in fact, other races are benefitting more because most of the suppliers are Chinese & Indians. 

 

I don't know what you heard, but I sense a great vibe of RACISM here. But I would like to hear your thoughts first before writing more.

 

 

Oh The Lameness

2 of my colleagues were discussing about the doorgift for the company annual dinner...

 

Colleague A: So what's on your mind?

Colleague B: My brain...

Joash: Stupid. Your mind is in your brain. Your brain is in your head, not on your mind.

Colleague B: OK loh, you win loh...

 

Don't say I reacted unnecessarily. Seriously, I can't take it anymore. Having a 2 hour lunch with them earlier had really taken a toll on me. Maybe it's the age difference, but their humour is totally of a different brand. It's senseless to me, but everyone else laughs. Worse when they use me as the subject matter... ARgghh!! Their jokes are so lame & senseless, I can't even remember them!!

 

 

 

 

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_ joash.
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We Want Answers

I was reading Jeff Ooi's blog, and in it I found the statement released by Dr. Mahatir on 28 Oct 2006.

"The questions and issues I raised have not been answered. What is being questioned is my right to comment and criticise."

It's tragedy, really. Even the former Prime Minister can't comment and criticise the government. What about us then? Surely we must have the right to fight for what is right. Surely voting isn't the only way Malaysian citizens and commoners can contribute to our beloved country.

There are actually genuine cries out of sincere hearts, with the desire to make our country a better place for everyone. But all they get is "Don't criticize", "Take back that comment", "Don't kacau me and let me work", "You go to jail, bad boy".... What happened to the art of answering a question with an answer?

Joash Chan

Malaysian Citizen & Commoner.