Poco Poco Dance Banned in Perak?

Perak goverment has just banned poco poco dance. According to MB Perak Zambry, that the dance consists of Christianity elements and soul worshipping...

When i read this article in the star http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/30/nation/20110330213627&sec=nation, I really had laugh till my pants drop off.... It is so funny.... so funny, indeed.... I just cant imagine how side track the teaching of the religion that this poco-poco dance is to worship Christianity. At first, I was wondering what is poco-poco dance till i find out from the you tube... that it was just a line dancing. And surprisingly, in the you tube, the person who taught the dance was wearing songkok with a 'baju melayu'. So I guess he must be a Malay. To watch Poco Poco dance, click here.
The song that play was a Malay song as well. This dance was popular in Brunei,a muslim country.... Only in malaysia, this dance was banned... How pathetic...

Oh man........ now I keep wondering, we as Malaysian, how to move forward if the country were to be ruled by this fanatics....... It is a pity, indeed

PONDER : Japanese boy teaches lesson in sacrifice

Published on ShanghaiDaily.com (http://www.shanghaidaily.com/)

EDITOR'S note:

THIS letter, written by Vietnamese immigrant Ha Minh Thanh working in
Fukushima as a policeman to a friend in Vietnam, was
posted on New America Media on March 19. It is a testimonial to the
strength of the Japanese spirit, and an interesting slice of
life near the epicenter of Japan 's crisis at the Fukushima nuclear
power plant. It was translated by NAM editor Andrew Lam,
author of "East Eats West: Writing in Two Hemispheres." Shanghai
Daily condensed it.

Brother,

How are you and your family? These last few days, everything was in
chaos. When I close my eyes, I see dead bodies. When I open my eyes, I
also see dead bodies.

Each one of us must work 20 hours a day, yet I wish there were 48
hours in the day, so that we could continue helping and rescuing
folks.

We are without water and electricity, and food rations are near zero.
We barely manage to move refugees before there are new
orders to move them elsewhere.

I am currently in Fukushima , about 25 kilometers away from the nuclear
power plant. I have so much to tell you that if I could
write it all down, it would surely turn into a novel about human
relationships and behaviors during times of crisis.

People here remain calm - their sense of dignity and proper behavior
are very good - so things aren't as bad as they could
be. But given another week, I can't guarantee that things won't get
to a point where we can no longer provide proper protection
and order.

They are humans after all, and when hunger and thirst override
dignity, well, they will do whatever they have to do. The
government is trying to provide supplies by air, bringing in food and
medicine, but it's like dropping a little salt into the
ocean.

Brother, there was a really moving incident. It involves a little
Japanese boy who taught an adult like me a lesson on how to
behave like a human being.

Last night, I was sent to a little grammar school to help a charity
organization distribute food to the refugees. It was a long line that
snaked this way and that and I saw a little boy around 9 years old. He
was wearing a T-shirt and a pair of shorts.


It was getting very cold and the boy was at the very end of the line.
I was worried that by the time his turn came there wouldn't
be any food left. So I spoke to him. He said he was at school when the
earthquake happened. His father worked nearby and was
driving to the school. The boy was on the third floor balcony when he
saw the tsunami sweep his father's car away.

I asked him about his mother. He said his house is right by the beach
and that his mother and little sister probably didn't make
it. He turned his head and wiped his tears when I asked about his
relatives.

The boy was shivering so I took off my police jacket and put it on him.
That's when my bag of food ration fell out. I picked it
up and gave it to him. "When it comes to your turn, they might run
out of food. So here's my portion. I already ate. Why don't
you eat it?"

The boy took my food and bowed. I thought he would eat it right away,
but he didn't. He took the bag of food, went up to where
the line ended and put it where all the food was waiting to be
distributed.

I was shocked. I asked him why he didn't eat it and instead added it to
the food pile. He answered: "Because I see a lot more
people hungrier than I am. If I put it there, then they will
distribute the food equally."

When I heard that I turned away so that people wouldn't see me cry.


A society that can produce a 9-year-old who understands the concept of
sacrifice for the greater good must be a great
society, a great people.

Well, a few lines to send you and your family my warm wishes. The hours
of my shift have begun again.

Ha Minh Thanh


************ LESSON TO LEARN FROM JAPAN ***********

10 things to learn from Japan.

1. THE CALM
Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.

2. THE DIGNITY
Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.

3. THE ABILITY
The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.

4. THE GRACE
People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.

5. THE ORDER
No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.

6. THE SACRIFICE
Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?

7. THE TENDERNESS
Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak.

8. THE TRAINING
The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.

9. THE MEDIA
They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.

10. THE CONSCIENCE
When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly!

Singapore Budget 2011 Vs malaysia Budget 2011... Who will benefits?

Singapore 2011 Budget
Slew of Budget goodies unveiled

Note: This content was email by someone. It does make good sense out of it, therefore, I just post it here.

Singapore’s Minister for Finance, Mr Tharman Shanmuganathan, delivers the
Budget Speech for the Financial Year 2011. (AP Photo)

Singaporeans will receive a total of S$6.6 billion of benefits in the 2011
Singapore Budget announced by Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on
Friday.

$3.2 billion Grow and Share Package: The average Singaporean household will
receive S$3,500 from this year’s Budget. This will come from the S$3.2
billion to be spent on the “Grow and Share Package” and S$3.4 billion in
longer-term Social Investments for households this year.

All adult Singaporeans will also receive Growth Dividends to share the
fruits of last year’s exceptional economic growth. The majority of
Singaporeans – 80% – will get $600 to $800 each.

CPF rate revision: The Government will raise the employer contribution rate
to CPF accounts by another 0.5 percentage points, from 15.5% to 16%,
which will restore the total contribution, rate to 36%. The additional 0.5%
will go into the Special Account.
The Government will also revise the CPF salary ceiling from $4,500 to
$5,000 per month to keep pace with income growth in recent years. This
will
align the salary ceiling back to the 80th percentile income, and help
middle-income Singaporeans.

Radio and TV licence fees removed permanently: The annual licence fee of
S$110 for televisions and S$27 for vehicle radios will be removed with
immediate effect. Those who have not paid this year’s fees will not have to
make the payment, while a refund will be given to those who have already
paid.

Mr Tharman said that’s because the fees are losing their relevance. He said
televisions are no longer limited to middle and higher-income groups,
with 99% of lower-income households owning them today.

Tax cuts: Singaporeans will receive a personal income tax rebate of 20% for
individual resident taxpayers for YA 2011. The rebate will be capped at
$2,000. Taxes will be reduced significantly for middle and upper-middle
income families. Marginal tax rates will be reduced for first S$120,000 of
chargeable income.

Levy increase for foreign workers: The Government will also introduce more
levy increases on foreign workers for all sectors this year. Most of the
additional measures will be phased in at six-monthly intervals, starting
only from 1 January 2012, and extending till 1 July 2013, one year beyond
the previous schedule.

S$10 billion home upgrading: $10 billion will be spent to upgrade homes and
rejuvenate estates over the next 10 years. This is a major effort to
preserve the value of HDB flats and will go towards the Home Improvement
Programme (HIP), Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP) and Lift Upgrading
Programme (LUP), it will invest up to $55,000 per flat.

Low-income groups will also receive additional housing subsidies to better
afford their homes. The Government will set aside S$175 million each year
for the new Special CPF Housing Grant to help the bottom 50% Singapore
households own their homes.
For more details, refer to the speech summary below or read the full
transcript here.





WAKE UP!


I was in Singapore when their 2011 budget was tabled. There were two items
that impressed me most .... can't remember all :


Growth and share concept: Spore govt will give away cash amounting to
SGD800 to individuals and between SGD5000 - 2000 per household. The
estimated
per household should average SGD3000!

How can they afford this? Simple-- the Singapore government owns all public
utilities eg Electricity, water, MRT and investment arms like Tumasek and
sovereign funds. Profits from these organisations are distributed back to
their citizens, with the rich getting minimal and the lower income group
getting the larger share.

How does that compare with BN government? Cronies get richer by the days
and subsidies are cut. Yes, for political expediencies the PM gives away
RM200
to selected constituents for their votes!! Big joke!!


Employers CPF contributions are increased to ensure workers can have more
money when they retire.


What goodies do we have for our 2011 budget? Spend more on arms and patrol
crafts that costs RM 1 Billion EACH! Computers procured at RM 40,000
EACH, Costs overrun on almost all govt projects.

You are right (above message).....the following is the report of their 2011
Budget.

Makes me mad as hell.....with the imbeciles over here, both out & within
government!!!

.....AND YES, (as the Singaporeans may accuse me of).....I AM
JEALOUS!!!!.....and I AM SICK OF OUR OWN INCOMPETENCE & THE REFUSAL TO
ACKNOWLEDGE
THAT COMPETITION BASED ON MERIT IS STILL THE ROUTE TO DEVELOPMENT &
WEALTH.....in a Laissez Faire Capitalist Society.

What do you expect when we have a bunch of idiots running this country
compared to Singapore who have the brains and that is why Singapore is
developed
and successful. As long as this bunch of idiots are still around Malaysia
will continue to be where it started. They only know how to talk and bad
mouth about others and refuse to accept their mistakes. This is BN so come
the next election throw them out…….don’t worry if Pakatan can run this
country because when the Egyptians went to the street to throw their
President out they didn’t even know what their future lies for them and
whether
if there is a capable leader to replace their current President. Their
objective was to get rid of him and they stay focussed…….in Malaysia we
have capable
leaders in Pakatan to rule this country so there is nothing to be afraid of
voting them into power. We have nothing to lose but more to gain because
after 53 years – enough is enough…do it for the future generations. With BN
there is no future because these idiots only look after their own
future. Nothing for you and me. WAKE UP!

Facts About Life In A Modern World

When we were at young age,
We are strong and energetic,
Unfortunately, we can't enjoy life
Because we don't have the money

When we reach the middle age,
We have the all the energy and money
But still we can't enjoy life
As we have the responsibility for the children after marriage

Finally,when reach golden age,
We have all the money plus kids have grown up,
Unfortunately, due to old age, we unable to enjoy life still
Because don't have the energy like in those days.....

Jokes

One day Ah Beng decided to go to Seri Kembangan Jaya Jusco. He travled from PJ and have to go thru 2 PLUS tolls. Each time he pay his toll, he will receive a ticket in which he immediately throw away from his car. However, there were policemen saw his actions and stop him.

Policemen : Sila tunjuk IC and Lesen memandu
Ah Beng : Ini IC dan lesen pandu. Tuan, saya tarak pandu laju laju, kenapa berhenti saya.
Policemen : Saya bukan tahan lu pasal laju. Saya tahan lu pasal lu buang sampah dekat highway ini.
Ah Beng : Oh.. macam ini ka. Ini jalan kerajaan punya ka?
Policemen : Bukan kerajaan lar.. PLUS punya...
Ah Beng : Kalau gitu,apasal tuan tahan sama saya. Tuan sudah cakap ini PLUS punya jalanraya. Lagipun saya sudah bayar untuk mereka maintain ini jalanraya. Jadi saya boleh buang saja ticket ini supaya mereka boleh maintain setiap hari mah...
Poicemen : Fainted!

Facts why Dr Ng Afraid of China Maids

Has anyone read this in newspaper based on the title above today? Wanita MCA allow other country maid be brought in except China... Do you know why this Wanita MCA, Dr Ng so resist of bringing in China maids? The fact is she was afraid that her husband will be grab by China maids.

Honestly speaking, not all China maids are bad particularly, some of them were soft and well spoken too compare to local chinese woman... that's the reason why most married man go for china woman and leave their wife behind. We can blame it was China woman's fault.... it was the wives fault.... if only they cant keep their f***king mouth shut and stop nagging their own husband, perhaps this kind of thing won't happen.....

So TumpangNaut is in Space

Finally, our Malaysian Tumpangnaut Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor is in space. So our PM & the rest of the Ministry being so proud that he made a history for Malaysian as a first flight participant(as described by Nasa) into the space orbit. The question is what kind of things he gonna do there?

In earlier stage, the star news paper mention about playing some kampung tradition games, then follow by teh tarik and etc etc in space, in which has become the common topic within Malaysian society about wasting money. however, Najib denies it and claim that he is gonna do experiment in space.

Fine... doing some research and experiment for man kind future. But what kind of experiment and research that takes only 10 days and cost taxpayers money amounted to RM25 million? There are so many research and experiment has been done in Japan, US, Europe and etc that takes years of research to come up with a single medicine. What can he do with just 10 days.... Yeah.... 10 days to spend your ramadan holiday in space is a brilliant idea. From my point of view, if this kind of experiment can be done in space, I believe it could have done many many years ago by famous scientist in other parts of the world. Malaysian Goverment only just want to compete with China in terms of advanced technology after seeing astronaut Yang Li Wei in space. Cannot lose to China...I think it is the motto... but the fact is.....?

Support Burmese Monks

Burma, a country located next to Thailand rule by the most brutal and military dictatorship force in the world. They massacre innocent people by thousands, enforce slavery and refugees. On the 25 Sept 2007, after having patient for a long period, the burmese monks steps up and march thru the streets protest peacefully just by chanting prayers. Unfortunately, Burmese military send out bullets on them and kill many monks and common layman who do not carry any weapon or rocks.
Those responsible for the massacre is no difference from Hitler and Mao. They are truly a monster. Therefor, we have to stood up together with the burmese people on behalf of humanity sake. Please click here to vote for your petition.

Support Burmese Monks

Burma, a country located next to Thailand rule by the most brutal and military dictatorship force in the world. They massacre innocent people by thousands, enforce slavery and refugees. On the 25 Sept 2007, after having patient for a long period, the burmese monks steps up and march thru the streets protest peacefully just by chanting prayers. Unfortunately, Burmese military send out bullets on them and kill a few monks and common layman who do not carry any weapon or rocks.
Those responsible for the massacre is no differencethe Hitler and Mao. They are truly a monster. therefor, we have to stood up together with the burmese people on humanity sake. Click here to vote for your petition.

Astrocannaut aka Tumpangnaut

Year 1961, Russia send the first cosmonauts (Yuri gagarin) into earth orbit using Russian spacecraft called Vostok 3KA-2. It was piloted by Yuri as well.

Year 1962, US send the first astronauts (Alan Shepard ) into earth orbit using spacecraft Freedom 7 . The space craft was piloted by Alan as well.

Year 2003, China send first taikongnauts (Yang Li Wei) into earth orbit using spacecraft Long March 2F. It was piloted by Yang as well.

Year 2007, Malaysia send first Astrocanornauts aka tumpangnauts (Dr Shukor) into earth orbit. He did not piloted the aircraft. Only tumpang as what has said in nasa website 'spaceflight participants' under agreement with Russia conditions.

If you go to this NASA website, you can find out all the biography of each astronaut that are going to to the 16th Expedition except one. So which one was it?

MALAYSIA SEMEMANGNYA BOLEH!

Favorite Quote from Sami Veloo

1) Sami Veloo on pos laju "BESOK KIRIM, HARI INI SAMPAI"
2) The one on TV when in trying to say he was ashamed, he said:`Kemaluan saya besar`
3) On drugs, "Jangan hisap dada"
4) Sami said in a ceramah "Kita akan bina satu jambatan untuk orong-orong kampong disini", one pakcik asked, "Datuk, sini takde sungai,buatapa bina jambatan?" and Sami glorious replied,"Kalau takde sungai, kita bina sungai!"
5) Sami's favorite quote on national television "Toll naik sikit, manyak marah saya. You ingat semua ini toll , saya punya bapa punya kah!"
6) During the water shortage crisis : "semua orang diminta jgn membuang aiyerr..!"
7) During blood donation campaign in Sg Siput: "..marilah kita semua menderma dara.."
8) During the opening speech of various function: "...selamat datang saudara-mara semua.." (actually is "saudara-saudari")
9) At an opening ceremony: "mempersilakan datin paduka rafidah aziz naik ke pentas utk membuka kain"
10)Commenting about his modesty: "sebenarnya, kemaluan saya sangat-sangat besar"

And lastly u know why our N-S Highway concessionaire is named PLUS.

PLUS = Pungut Lebih Untuk Samy

Sami Veloo project selalu problems, why, because he only pay half of the value ->Semi Value