Take 5 - Lazy + Full Moon

"Versprechen sind wie der Mond langweiling, wenn sie nicht halten, wenn sie von Tag zu Tag verringern."
"Promises are like the full moon, if they are not kept at once they diminish day by day."
- German proverb.

It's quite sometime I haven't updated my blog. Not that no interesting tales to tell - my journey to Mulu and Kinabalu in March were worth to be shared; but I'm too lazy to post the story. What happening!!!!

My bet is because of the full moon - yes Fuaz, blame it to others for your own mistake. But really I've read somewhere in the articles, mention that some theory suggesting that there is correlation between specific stages of the Earth's lunar cycle and deviant behavior in human beings. There's a lot of scientific study done involving this area such as a study concluded that schizophrenic patients show signs of deterioration, in terms of quality of life and mental well-being, during the time of a full moon. However most of these studies based on a small-scale research and some did contained at least one statistical error. I hate the statistician that make this wonderful or magical phenomena unrealistic.

BTW, still I've experienced it and some do experience it. Even though it's only a Evidence-Based Level V or E (I think so, since 3rd party experience doesn't really count as evidence) - the experience is there. So as what Agent Fox Mulder said - "This whole phenomena is a mystery wrapped in an enigma wrapped in a government agenda." ; but at least our government doesn't involved in this. Hahaha

Recap : March 2009

With 31 days in the month of March passed us, here are some recaps.

1. Earth Hour 2009The event started in Sydney 2 years ago has gathered 88 nations and 4,000 cities all over the world this year with raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change. Finally, we do agree on the same issue and it takes not one but all to tackle the global warming.

KL during Earth Hour 2009 - not much different yeah!

2. Rasuah vs Politik Wang
Well the controversies doesn't end - yet. Even with the recent election and probably the best ever line-up, UMNO still struggling to clear up it image from this problem.

3. Thanks Pak Lah and Welcome Najib

It already confirmed, Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi retired it post as President of UMNO and possible Prime Minister of Malaysia with his replacement, none other the son of second Prime Minister of Malaysia - Dato Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak. Well he shouldn't worry about his legacy as his son-in-law - Mr Khairy Jamaluddin win the post as 'Ketua Pemuda', and maybe as the next Prime Minister-to-be. It seems like the previous Malay sultanate where the head of state runs by certain family.

4. The Battles Begin

After a 'successful' AGM with the new line-up, UMNO enter the battles of 2-hills and 1-river facing Pakatan Rakyat (People's Pact) and other Independence. All three are significance battles with Bukit Selambau showed first time in history 15 candidates eyeing for the ADUN post. Bukit Gantang surely a referendum for Perakian towards BN's back-door government and Batang Ai will give a signal whether PKR's presence in Sarawak is acceptable and able to form the next new state-government in less than 2 years time.

Take 5 - 100th Posts!

IT'S ALREADY 100TH POST! THANKS FOR READING MY POST. NEED TO WORK HARD TO IMPROVE THE BLOG.

Take 5 - Weird Signs?

Recap : February 2009

TANTO NOMINI NULLUM PAR ELOGIUM

(For so great a name, no praise is adequate and No elegy is equal to such a name)
- as stated at the Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (1469 – 1527) cenotaph, Church of Santa Croce, France.

Yet another month has passed-by. February is not just remembered as the month of love (valentine isn't it?) but for Malaysians, this year it had added more spice to it. Here were some that happened in February 2009 as far as I remembered.

Constitutional crisis in Perak with a BACK-DOOR government were formed.

So, now an 11-month Pakatan Rakyat had been forced to dissociate as 3 of their members declared independence and one returned to UMNO making the BN has the majority to form the government. However, due to some court issues involving the 3 members make this government not a strong-one. Both Pakatan Rakyat and Barisan Nasional claimed that they're the legal government based on the majority 28 - 28 each with 3 pending-independence declared they're fully support the BN. Hmm - sounds suspicious as 2 of them still waiting the result from the bribery case in court. I won't make any comment on that. But, the most important things that the power to elect the representative in the government should be given back to the people and let them choose whoever they confident to serve them. At the end, peoples of Perak has suffered from these 'catastrophe' made by politician who us thinking on how to get power for themselves.People now have three by-elections - that can show out wether they're agree with the BN or PR representatives - Bukit Gantang (Perak), Bukit Selambau (Kedah) and Batang Ai (Sarawak).

Selangor MB Wars
Well this another state that has been held by Pakatan Rakyat from March 2008 General Election, under fire by the former MB with the charges of bribery and misused of state's money. However, it had back-fired as the former MB 'not that cleaned' as he had alleged being doing the same when he was in-power last time. It seems people can resist in taking chance when they have given so much power. Lucky, I'm just an ordinary citizen that haven't had that kind of 'power'. Yes, many accused others being abuse of power - but they too doing the same when they've given one. God forbid, and may Allah gave me strength not to behave like them.

Privacy and death threat

It looks like being member of parliament or state assembly doesn't guarantee you to be safe. This month we have been exposed on a story where one State Councilor and the member of state assembly of Kedah had resigned from his post due to death threats to him and his family member. Even our fame 'Lion of Jelutong' was given the same threat when he received used bullets from unknown. It looks like our politician has really adopted Machiavelli's style for their political needs. Another sad things that when one of the exco member of Selangor has her private picture circulated in the net - allegedly said to discredit the Selangor's Pakatan Rakyat government. Again, when we look deeply into this matter - its all happen as result from the March 2008 General Election. It looks that some are struggle to stay in power, and some will do anything that possible being it moral or unmoral to get the power back. What will happen to Malaysia? Who knows and again I pray that the country will survive.

Economy Recession
Being a government worker in the critical area (well, doctors still in high demand), I didn't feel much of the problem. But for the others, especially those working in production area has been offered either unpaid leaves, option for resignation or worst - stopped by the employee. Some have speculated that the recession worst than the 1997 crisis. Guess we do really need to prepare umbrella for the upcoming storm. And I do hope our leaders either from BN or PR will really lead us successfully through this unfortunate event.

Take 5 : Pictures of Labuan

100th Hits!

Wahh - reaching 100th hits within a month using the new site meter. What a great achievement. Looking forward next 500, 1000 and more. I do hope you guys will enjoy the blog. I vow that this blog will share my experience with others especially in travels. Seems this month I didn't go anywhere except working - guess I'm just wrote anything that interesting. Looking forward any good suggestions. Thank You.

Hail to Erdogan!

Guess it's a payback time for Israel. In a recent World Economic Forum that was chaired by David Ignatius - and with panels consisted of Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkey's Prime Minister), Shimon Peres (Israel President), Ban Ki-moon (UN Secretary General), and Amr Moussa (Arab League Secretary); Mr Erdogan blasted Mr Peres regarding Israel's decision on insurgency against Gaza Strip.

It first started when Mr Peres pointed towards Mr Erdogan while asking "What Istanbul will do if thousands of missiles / rockets attack Istanbul?" While given insufficient amount of time to react to the question given, Mr Erdogan repplied that he regreted that the forum's participant clapped their hand when Mr Peres delivered his view regarding Israel right to attack Gaza. "When it comes to killing, you know well how to kill," he told Mr. Peres before scooping up his papers and leaving the stage.

This is one of leader wheter it Muslim or not; able to stand against issues that erode human rights. I do hope that our leaders are brave enough to stand in the international level in issues that concerning Muslim Worlds and Human Rights. TAHNIAH Mr Recep Tayyip Erdogan!

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!

Still Can't Ignore

I'm watching Buletin Utama in TV3 tonight. There's segment from the journalist that currently in Gaza - looking with their own eyes on what happen to the people of Gaza. They've interviewed several children that suffered from the inhuman attack.

One of them had some of their family members killed during the strike. And this little girl has kept deep into their heart that she will strike back the Zionist Army when she had a chance. Hatred has been nourished in their heart and mind towards the Israeli as a consequence from the military strike. What do we expect from a little child that had experienced her own family members killed in front of them?

Another boy even though non of his family killed, had friends that used to play with got killed last couple of weeks. When he been asked whether he afraid of Israel, he replied "NO!". "It's enough with Allah's protection." What a brave kid! I wonder how man of children in Malaysia have the same spirit.Some of them even still afraid of ghost or dark. Looks like the Israel's strike unable to totally destroyed HAMAS defense as they've created thousands of Palestinian that will hunt them down.

May Allah be with the Shuahada and strengthen the Muslims. Amen.

Take 5 - Part II

Giggles happily with her aunt

My niece - Hani Ayeesha was so lucky! Being at her age, she has been to several states already. And she do really enjoy it. Hope she will remember the experiences that she gain from the visits.

Lucky her!

P/S : I think my parents did bring us for holiday when we were small. But I can't remember it fully. Guess we didn't take much picture last time. So guys, picture not just worth than thousand words but somehow is some form of your own memory collection. Kinda like hard disk. Hehehe.

She's tired already!

Partial Solar Eclipse

"Nations, like stars, are entitled to eclipse. All is well, provided the light returns and the eclipse does not become endless night. Dawn and resurrection are synonymous. The reappearance of the light is the same as the survival of the soul."
- Victor Hugo (1802-1885); French poet, novelist and dramatist.

Partial Solar Eclipse
1747 MST on 26th January 2009
Picture taken from Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur.

Solar Eclipse Phenomenon

Allah All Mighty!

Just now I had a chance to observe solar eclipse - partial one not the full. This event happen from 1630 Malaysian Standard Time (MST) when the moon 'touched' the sun disk till it eventually covered the sun 'almost' at 1750 MST. The phenomenon finished on 1855 MST when the moon 'leaved' the sun.

Partial Solar Eclipse phases

The last time Malaysia having a chance to observe solar eclipse - if I'm not mistaken in 1998. The annular type. I remember that time - the best place to see it somewhere in Sabah. Hmm, where is it?

I've tried various technique using my digital camera to capture the event. But *sigh*, this is the results from the poor camera. From left to right and up to down : first direct picture, then with sunglasses on top of the camera; then with one negative film - finally with both negative film on top of it.

There's various believes among the people around the world regarding the solar eclipse. Some consider it as a bad omen. I even remember that even some believed that the sun has been 'killed'. After centuries of knowledge expansion, human knew that the solar eclipse phenomenon is one of the nature's event. It is one of the All-Mighty's power. For us Muslim - it's a 'Sunat-Muakkad' (things that obliged to do) to perform Solah during this time as a sign that we 'bow' to His Greatness.

After I've adjusted both negative films, I'm able to capture above image. MasyaAllah! Oh, another thing : Beware! Do not look directly to the sun as it might damage your retina. This is not something that fake my friends.