Snippets

Redang
1. I know this is subject that is quite basi (old) already but I think I need to say something. Someone is foolish enough to think that Pulau Redang should be turned into a luxury destination. In the first place, what is the purpose? Is it because Trengganu so 'poor' that you felt that Redang needed to be 'upgraded' to overcome the problem? and why Redang? why not Lang Tengah? First of all I must say Trengganu is my favorite state in West Malaysia...due to many reasons - its people, its orginality, etc. We even had our honeymoon in Redang!! Is it because Michelle Yeoh has bought a land and built her mansion with Jean (Ke)Todt in Marang? Is it because Vincent Tan wanted to upgrade its hotels in Redang but he put the plan aside because felt that there are too many local tourists there making the island look cheap? Is it because of the so called prestigious Monsoon cup and since Trengganu and Redang's standards are too low thus making it unattractive to the foreigners?

Apartheid and Genocide
2. Some Malaysians have wild imaginations. They seem to think that apartheid is actually being practised in Malaysia and another group thought that genocide did happened in Malaysia!! First of all, do they know the meaning of apartheid and genocide. I bet they did not even bother to look up at Wikipedia...let alone the available jurisprudence from the international criminal tribunals. The only unfortunate and worst thing that happened in Malaysia is 13 May - the racial riot in Selangor/KL. So look forward. We should encourage each other to use the right channels (dont give up!) and be more diplomatic (if you listen to people, the people listen to you back).

Basic knowledge of personal finances
3. Do we know that we should have savings of at least equivalent to our 6 months of our monthly salary at all times? Do you know that our EPF is not sufficient to support our retirement? Facts : Survey shows that many Malaysians spent all their EPF money within 3-5 years after they retired; the current life expectancy of a Malaysian Male is 70 and female is 75. Do you know that only 20% of Malaysians have life insurance/takaful? Many of us think that our employer's insurance(s) is more than enough. Do we know what inflation (I do not know who created this 'inflation') means? Do we know how to handle it? Just imagine, in 1980s, you could buy 10 hacks sweets at the price of 10 cent. Now you need at least 60 sen to buy 10 hacks sweets.

Islamic Laws
4. I am sad to see that even some Muslims in Malaysia are embarassed that Islamic Laws are being practised in some small areas and enforced by our Syariah Courts. I sense that they are being pressured by certain influential groups that uphold their so-called human rights to the extreme. These groups put religion at the same level of freedon of speech but yet they practised double standards. They allowed Muslim prophet to be depicted as terrorist but they put people in jail if someone denied the existence of holocoust!! Influenced by such propagandas, Muslims in Malaysia and other parts of the world decided to reject Islamic laws and/or Islam itself through their actions or inaction. They somehow contributed into the thinkings that Islam and/or Islamic Laws are oppressive, violent and orthodox (they want to be looked as modern and forward thinkers)!!

Success
5. I always believe that if you have the desire/hunger, belief and knowledge/skills you will be successful in whatever field you chose to be in! And money is just another by-product created by your success. But dont just think about money. Some people chose their fields and had success in the name of 'change' or just to get recognition. Thus, when you are successful, money, recognition, etc will follow you! and because of your success, you may have the time to devote yourself to your God, family, etc. and think big always!! the bigger your dream, the more successful you are!!