ONEderful Bangalasia Debate

First of all, apologies for the week length delays. My brother came back to Malaysia and Chinese New Year came swiftly after that. But fear not, here I am back again.

Judging on the title of my post, I reckon most of us are more than familiar on the video that has been garnering highlights currently. Still for those who are not Malaysians, here's the video to give you a clue on what Malaysians are currently getting updates.

If you have the slightest knowledge on Malaysia politics, you'd know that Teresa Kok, the opposition party is taking a swipe at the current ruling political party. 

I find it entertaining up to a point only. Watching it once was more than enough.

Latest update at the moment is that the government is currently investigating this video for seditious or defaming claims. 

I find it hard to believe. 

Why is the government so engrossed with such a minor prank pulled? Aren't there more serious stuffs to look at? 

Plus, looking at other countries, particularly EU countries or the US. Making fun of the government isn't something old. It has been practiced since the very early ages. Until the freedom of speech granted the rights to finally voice out one's though loudly, I don't think that talking behind a country's leader wasn't unheard of.

Sorry to use harsh words, but here is my verdict on the government: They are lost. Totally lost. What is important? What is urgent? What is the right thing to do? What is the right thing to say?

Another issue that shocked me too is the banning of Namewee's Bangalasia. Due to various unacceptable reasons (please gauge them yourselves in the following video), Bangalasia will not be shown in cinemas.

Food for thought: Why movies in the US or other countries are allowed to portray virtual destruction of the government, but here in Malaysia, our government are so afraid for a pinch of comedy?

I know criticizing the government can sometimes go overboard, but hey, it's already something a politician should foresee and endure if he or she fails to deliver or to make the lives of the people better.

I'll end it with a Malay idiom which is synonymous to everyone of us: "Siapa yang termakan cili, dia yang rasa pedas"

Literally meaning:" Who ever who's eaten the chilli, he or she will feel the spiciness". Why be bothered by some a cheap swipe and dig if it isn't for real?

A Kangkung Lesson To Remember

Just as I was running out of ideas to blog, thank God I can blog about Kangkung.

Kangkung is now the official vegetable of Malaysia after a slip of words by a well known politician.

I always believe that by learning from the mistake of others without needing to pay a price is the most rewarding thing in life. So what can we learn from this mistake?

1. Just because you've done a little good, don't expect people to laud you on your efforts and achievements. The world is a cruel place to live in. People don't always remember the good you do, but when you make a mistake, it gets remembered till the end of days. So yes, this will go down together with history. It may not be compiled and captured in history books, but I think various sites like Wikipedia and others will certainly have it archived.

2. Think before you talk. Obviously it's a no-brainer to compare the price drop of a humble vegetable that as if will change the living standards of Malaysians. What about the soon to be implemented GST, rising fuel and electricity costs? It's not like our cars run on Kangkung right?

3. The social media is a very scary place. Especially when a country like Malaysia has a lot of active users. Sure our internet speed is slow, but we are top users of ANY kind of social media apps.
So "imagine" your tongue slipped. The only way that you can stop a catastrophe of critics coming is that you stop that imagination. Else, you're gone.







4. Don't try to cover up your mistakes. We've already learn that lesson when the Johor Municipal Council decided to white wash Ernest Zacharavic's controversial street painting, depicting the failure of curbing crime rates. It has also propelled Malaysia into unwanted stardom and attention.

5. A quote from Albert Einstein:

Well hopefully I won't make a blunder like that...

Keep Calm and L.I.F.E :)

The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.
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