Recap : January 2009

So it's already a month since the year 2009AD begins. Looks like we have another 334 days before entering the new chapter of year 2010AD. For Muslims, it's means another 320 days to the next 1431H.

So what have happened in Malaysia and around the world in this 31 days of January 2009AD? These are some hottest news in Malaysia and around the world.

Israeli strikes over Gaza Strip and a ceasefire with HAMAS.
The strikes begin on 27th December 2008 with codename of Operation Cast Lead; targeted to to stop HAMAS rockets attack over Israel as well as to destroy HAMAS personnel and its infrastructures. The act however was condemned by World except the US that stated the Israel has every rights to protect their country. In fact, the strikes does not targeted only HAMAS but the civilians as well and up to date around 1330 Palestinians was killed and more than 5000 others wounded. More than half involved woman and children. The attack ended at first with Israel's unilateral ceasefire on 17th January 2009 followed by HAMAS and other Palestinian fighters on 18th January with condition a total pullout by Israel Army Forces. On January 21st, Israel completed their pul-out from Gaza strip.

PAS triumph against mighty Barisan Nasional and UMNO in Kuala Terengganu.
This is by far as the best news in January that I know. It seems people's tsunami against BN reign is still continued and the recent victim was the Kuala Terengganu's parliamentary seat. With these victory, Pakatan Rakyat has add another seat with a total of 83 (plus one independence)in the Dewan Rakyat. I'm agree with PAS Spiritual Leader (Mursyidul AM) - TG Nik Abdul Aziz stated that the victory was not to be arrogant towards the others but as a task by people who had elected the member. Hope in the eve of 13th General Election we can see change for better government that totally care for peoples.



Inauguration of 44th US President
Mr Barrack Hussein Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of United States of America on 20th January 2009. The first African-American President has a lot of hopes over his shoulder not just among the Americans in the event of Economic Crisis but to the world that still waiting whether the new president will able to clean the image of US that have tarnish over the world's eye. Previously, the United States act over the war against terrorism brings chaos not just to the Muslims World but to the others as well.





There were other issues like MACC probe against UMNO leaders in view of Money-Politics, unemployment that might hit 6% overall for Malaysia due to economic-slow down, the 3rd stimulus that deepened the Malaysian's 2009 Budget Deficit,the death of A.Kugan in police's custody, the need of anti-hop law in view of BN's elected member that defected to Pakatan Rakyat's side and a lot of others. Guess it seems the month of February will be interesting and with the following months too. So guys, remember to read your newspaper as it's not just some lame material but for us to know what's happening around us. The Earth will keep Orbiting the Sun till the End of Day!