After the long break to celebrate Hari Raya in their hometowns, city folk made their way back over the past two days to resume work.

Family Potraits Hari Raya in 'balik kampung' Klang, Selangor 1st.October 2008

 

this year theme is 'yellow'

with grand in laws, parent, sisters and brothers

the grand children altogether

 

brothers in law

  

Adam, Daniel and 'poksu' Afiq spacing their myspace later that night 

Bekas Perdana Menteri, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad dan isteri Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohd. Ali mengucapkan Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri kepada semua rakyat Malaysia khususnya kepada yang beragama Islam.

“Alhamdulillah, sekali lagi dapat kita bersama-sama meraikan hari kebesaran ini setelah sebulan menjalankan ibadah puasa”, katanya dalam satu kenyataan kepada Bernama di sini hari ini.

Beliau menyeru rakyat Malaysia di samping bergembira menyambut hari lebaran bersama keluarga agar turut meneruskan tradisi kunjung-mengunjung ke rumah-rumah terbuka bagi mengeratkan silaturrahim sesama rakyat berbilang kaum. “Semoga di hari yang gembira ini, hubungan kita sebagai rakyat berbilang kaum dan agama di negara tercinta ini akan bertambah erat,” katanya. Bagi mereka yang pulang ke kampung, Dr. Mahathir menasihati supaya berhati-hati ketika memandu dan selamat di dalam perjalanan pulang ke kampung halaman masing-masing.

Beliau akan mengadakan majlis rumah terbuka pada hari Ahad, 5 Oktober di kediaman beliau beralamat di 58, Jalan Kuda Emas, The Mines Resort City, Seri Kembangan dari pukul 10 pagi hingga 1 tengah hari dan pukul 2.30 petang hingga 5 petang.

Yesterday, local actress Nur Fazura Sharifudin 24 better known as Fazura, was acquitted and discharged by the Magistrate's Court of a charge of causing hurt to Geraldine Mariana Wong 33 at Lunar Bar Pacific Regency Hotel on 19th Dec 2004

Alternative movie "Punggok Rindukan Bulan" will be in cinemas nationwide on 25 September 2008 and is currently on its way to film festivals worldwide.

"Punggok Rindukan Bulan" ("This Longing"), is about the life of a young boy called Sidi (Saeful Nazhif Satria) and his father Adman (Sahronizam Noor), who live in a low-cost flat in Johor Bahru. When the woman of the house leaves them, they both cope with the sudden absence of a key female figure in their own ways; as Sidi revels in his unsupervised freedom as a young teenager would, and Adman feels the emptiness of his life and soul. The literal meaning of the movie title is a Malay saying "like the owl misses the moon" - a reflection of unrequited longing. 
Directed by: Azharr Rudin
Executive Producer: Tan Chui Mui 
Producer: Amir Muhammad
Screening & editing: Azharr Rudin / Camera: Sidi Saleh
Cast: Saeful Nazhif Satria, Sahronizam Noor, Maya Karin, Salehuddin Abu Bakar and Sharifah Amani

The government needs to think out of the box in making decisions for the people, instead of just behaving like “I know what is best for the rakyat”, say experts

The cabinet's recent decision to formulate a Race Relations Act (RRA) to strengthen inter-racial ties and promote integration may not be the best solution, according to some.

“No law can strengthen anything. Any law, by definition, is not a social force that can create or strengthen unity but it can prevent unity from being destroyed,” said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Prof Datuk Dr Shamsul Amri Baharuddin. 

He said the RRA is not only for ethnic but also economic, political and other aspects, adding that many European countries have the law. “The law ensures that any form of discrimination in terms of racism and the like are prevented in the country,” Shamsul told theSun, adding that “that in a way puts the bad element at bay while the good remains.” However, he said, the most important thing is not the law but “the government asking the people what they want”. “It is about the people after all. It is so rushed.

The Barisan Nasional (BN) government has to stop telling the people ‘I know what is best for you’,” Shamsul stressed, adding that it should respect the people. He urged the government to conduct a referendum to get feedback from the rakyat about this law. “Get the mandate from the people! The people should be consulted first in enacting this law because it is directly related to them,” said the professor of social anthropology, who is also founding director of UKM Institute of Ethnic Studies.
International Movement for a Just World (JUST) president Dr Chandra Muzaffar also opined that formulating laws are not enough to strengthen inter-racial ties. “The country needs policies and implementations that are fair and just to all Malaysians,” he said. “I don't know how much law we can make. Laws on ethnic relations may only be able to play a punitive role and, at the same time, promote certain elements of good behaviour,” he said. The act, which aims to strengthen race relations, promote integration, raise patriotic spirit and build a tolerant and harmonious society, is being drafted by a panel headed by the Home and the Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministries.
“Policies are more important to look after the interests of everyone,” he added. “It is not like law is the only solution (to promote race relations). We need policies that are just and fair to everyone. We also need just and fair implementation of the policies," he said. Chandra, who is well-versed in ethnic relations and civilisational dialogues, also said there should be good and trustworthy leaders at all levels to deal with the matter fairly and justly.
“Laws generally have their punitive roles and seek to punish those who exploit communal feelings and encourage people to play a good role in promoting race relations. “The people must be educated about each other’s sensitivities, about our nation's history and the contemporary situation to which we have evolved, through the schools, media and community organisations,” said Chandra, adding that “knowing each other's sensitivities is extremely important”.

Break-ing (Ji Po) 3 play in one production - Ka Si Pe Cah - Supported by HSBC in the Arts / ASTRO / Colorganda, Co-presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production with The Instant Café Theatre Company and Alternative Stage:

Venue: Pentas 2, KL Performing Arts Centre Date: 25th ~ 28th September Time:  8:30pm ( Wed - Sun) and 3:00pm on Sunday Admission: RM 47 (Adults) * RM 27 (Students, Special & Senior Citizens) * 10% discount for Astro subscribers Tickets Call:- (KLPac) 4047 9000 (TASB) 2094 0400/1400 info@pentasproject.com / info@instantcafetheatre.com PREVIEW 24th September 2008 @ 8:30pm with RM 27 for entrance.

In an unknown space, a blindfolded man tries desperately to connect with another man in a futile attempt to avoid death. He asks to share a cigarette, tries to find out his his gaoler’s name and then finds himself beginning to share his hopes and dreams…in one of the featured synopsis.

Bash Of Skinheads to Protest ISA And The Release Of Member Blogger

Kuala Lumpur, 21 September 2008 : Malaysian opposition party members show their shaven heads during a protest against the Malaysian Internal Security Act (ISA) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 21 September 2008. Popular blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin who was detained under the Internal Security Act, is still in detention despite mounting pressure from the public, opposition and rights group demanding his release. EPA

"KICKDEFELLA" Blogger arrested under sedition act!!? We are no longer free to voice out! a total "U Must Not Object" citizenship, the free media constitution has been breachead

He is also known as a script writer and used to direct the film 'Persona Non Grata' in 2006. As an artist in his own reign, he suggested to flag the national Jalur Gemilang upside down during the independence memorial celebration last 31st August in his political blog to protest against certain government ruling policies . But peoples are not so idiot of doing that. Nevertheless he is still considered has conducted an act of treason for the National flag by allegedly provocating others to do so. - I wonder if there is a law for that??

KOTA BARU, Sept 17th : Blogger Syed Azidi Syed Aziz aka Sheih Kickdefella was arrested by police under the Sedition Act today. Kelantan state executive councillor Datuk Husam Musa said Syed Azidi, 38, who is Corporate Communications Officer of Menteri Besar Incorporated (PMB), was expected to be brought before the Kota Baru Magistrate's court tomorrow for the police to obtain a remand order before taking him to Kuala Lumpur. Husam told reporters at the Kota Baru district police headquarters that Syed Azidi was picked up over an article he had written. Syed Azidi, who runs the blog Kickdefella, had once suggested that the Malaysian flag be flown upside down during the celebrations marking the nation's independence anniversary. Earlier, Syed Azidi's wife Bariah Ishak said her husband was picked up from their house in Kampung Demit at 5.05 pm. She said three plaincloth policemen came in a dark-tinted white Pajero and told her that they were detaining her husband and would bring him to Kuala Lumpur today. "They said my husband was arrested under the Sedition Act," she said when contacted. Kelantan deputy police chief SAC II Amir Hamzah Ibrahim, when contacted, said he could not confirmed the matter as the Kelantan police was not informed about it.   -- BERNAMA

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Movie to watch - Opens On Friday, September 19, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 33 min.- rated R- a disturbing sexual assault of a young girl and brief sexuality

Synopsis: Lewellen lives with her stern religious zealot grandmother, Grammie (Piper Laurie), but spends most of her time down the hill with her much-adored Daddy (David Morse) in his falling down shack. Daddy is wild and rough and brings home a beautiful but troubled woman (Robin Wright Penn) who has a mysterious history with him and comes and goes when his drink and abuse becomes too much for her. But while she's around, Lewellen’s longing heart reaches for her love. Lewellen is deeply talented and finds comfort and safety, as well as a place to put her hurt and rage, in the music of Elvis Presley. When Elvis Presley comes to town for a concert, Buddy tries to get Lewellen a ticket to his concert and arranges for her to do her Elvis impersonation for a local teenager in exchange for tickets. During the impersonation, the teenager attacks Lewellen and steals her innocence. It is only the caretaker Charles (Afemo Omilami) who can see the spirit in Lewellen and save her soul....

Humanity is lost in modern world of gruesome and swift ransom, she's too innocent too die

Yesterday in JB : Kidnap and murder victim, Lai Ying Xin was murdered within 24 hours after she was kidnapped in front of a supermarket where she was working part-time.

A group of youths kidnapped a 16-year-old schoolgirl, murdered her and torched the body in Kulai Jaya last Friday night. The kidnappers then demanded a RM33,000 ransom from Lai Ying Xin's family to secure her 'release'! The family paid the ransom, unaware that the victim's decomposing body was dumped at some undergrowth in Taman Putri. 

It is understood that Lai's body was set ablaze to destroy any tell-tale sign which might identify her killers who are known to the victim's family.The police believe the teenager was murdered within 24 hours after she was kidnapped in front of a supermarket where she was working part-time. 

Johor police deputy chief Datuk Tun Hisan Tun Hamzah said acting on information, a police team arrested a 16-year-old school dropout and two men in a Perodua Kembara in Kulai at 6.15pm yesterday. He said two-thirds of the ransom money was seized from the suspects. Tun Hisan said about an hour later, another 16-year-old suspect was nabbed to facilitate investigations into the kidnap-cum-murder. 

Following interrogation of the four, the police were led to the undergrowth in Taman Putri about 1.40am today, where Lai's charred remains were found. While the police are waiting for post-mortem results to determine Lai's cause of death, the suspects were remanded until Sept 21 to facilitate investigations under Section 3 of the Kidnapping Act 1961 which carries a death sentence, or life imprisonment and whipping upon conviction. 

Describing it as a tragic case, Tun Hisan said despite the victim's family paying the ransom money to the kidnappers about 3am yesterday, the girl was not returned. He said the family knew the identity of the kidnappers. "The victim was a bright student...she scored distinctions in seven subjects in the Penilaian Menengah Rendah examination last year. 

Last Friday, Lai failed to return home by 9pm after her part-time job at a supermarket. About 6.20am the following day, her mother received a call from the kidnappers, demanding for a sum of ransom money. Acting on a report by the victim's family, the police formed a special task force to rescue Lai. -BERNAMA

ISA detainee Blogger- Raja Petra Kamaruddin, who is the editor of Malaysia Today, was allowed to see his wife and two children at the Bukit Aman police headquarters yesterday. Raja Petra's wife Marina Abdullah had arrived at the police headquarters accompanied by several supporters at 10.20am Tuesday but only she and her daughters, aged 19 and 34, were allowed to see Raja Petra.

No Words To Say As The Day Remains

Kelana Jaya, 15 September 2008 : The crowd cheers to Anwar's claim that the change of government is imminent! That it is likely can, may, will or probably wish to occur at any time.

Basic Colours Of Art Festival

DID you know that the 

Malaysian Constitution

has been amended more than 600 times since 1957? The Centre for Independent Journalism’s interactive exhibition, one of three concurrent exhibitions at the Black & White Festival at The Annexe, Central Market in Kuala Lumpur, highlights some of these changes and asks you to mark your preferences between the original and the amended ones.

The Black & White Fest is a mini multi-arts festival featuring black and white images that explore diversity, politics and film history in Malaysia. There  is also a photography exhibition where 10 Malaysian photographers, through their black & white prints, seek diversity in a monochromatic world. All works are shot on black and white film and printed on silver gelatin paper. Meanwhile film-maker Amir Muhammad and designer Liza Manshoor celebrate the 75th anniversary of Malay cinema by turning hundreds of “found” black & white stills from early Malay films into quirky and affordable posters. This exhibition, called Wayang Kita-Kita, also implicitly acknowledges the crucial role of piracy in constructing our cultural memory. 
Catch the Black & White Fest which ends Oct 5 from 11am to 7pm at The Annexe, Central Market, KL. Admission is FREE.

A Tribute To Old Skool

I've been following the magazine eversince I released CORMS back in 1995. Somewhat after 13 years being a loyal reader, I couldn't get the last issue of  PUNK PLANET 80 when they stopped publishing it last September. I did agree with what Pop Candy wrote a year ago...yea we really miss the mag literally.

Zaid : ISA should be used specifically for terrorists, communists and subversive elements

KOTA BARU (Sept 14, 2008) : The Internal Security Act (ISA) should be used specifically to stem the activities of terrorists, communist subversives and those attempting to topple the government by force, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Zaid Ibrahim said today.

He said the ISA should be used for the stated purpose and "we keep to that". The country has many laws which could be applied in issues such as racial tension and threats to national security, he told reporters at his residence.

Zaid was asked to comment on the detention of Malaysia Today blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin, Seputeh Member of Parliament Teresa Kok and Sin Chew Daily reporter Tan Hoon Cheng under the ISA on Friday. Tan was released yesterday. "We have many laws which the police could have used to detain the three people without having to use the ISA. We have the Sedition Act and the Penal Code," he said.

Zaid also said many other approaches could be employed to minimise racial differences or issues, including through dialogue sessions and peaceful discussions. Meanwhile, Zaid is expected to contest the post of Kota Baharu Umno Division head in a straight fight with the acting head Datuk Mohd Fatmi Salleh.

Zaid was suspended as the division head for 18 months from Jan 1 last year, and the Umno Supreme Council decided that he cannot lead the division after serving out the suspension and had to wait until the next divisional election.  -- BERNAMA

[Demonstrators hold a candlelight vigil for the release of Malaysian blogger and oppositon's lawmaker outside a police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 13 September 2008. Malaysian opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim said the arrests of an opposition lawmaker, a local reporter and a blogger revealed a Malaysian leadership was desperate to hold on to power, and echoed calls to free the trio.-EPA]

Closing to 16th September

Tidak adil rasanya kalau kita hanya menyepi dan melihat atau menerima sahaja apa yang bakal terjadi kepada pemerintahan negara kita. Keadaan politik negara semakin rancak dengan berita-berita rasuah, isu-isu sensitif parti politik dan juga ura-ura penubuhan kerajaan oleh PKR. Memang berita-berita baik itu pun banyak, tapi yang menarik perhatian berita sensasi ni lah! Semalam PM pun sudah memaklumkan kepada Yang Dipertuan Agung tentang ura-ura pengambil-alihan kuasa tersebut dimana BN seterusnya mendapat kepercayaan Y.D.A untuk memerintah negara.

Jika dikaji dari istilah 'Reverse Psychology", jika benar pengumuman Ketua Pembangkang PKR sebenarnya tidak menjejaskan atau menakutkan Pari Kuat Kerajaan BN iaitu UMNO, jika ianya hanya angan-angan kosong mat jenin, kenapa pucuk pimpinan UMNO semakin membangkitkan isu tersebut bak kata remaja 'gabra' sehingga terpaksa memaklumkan kepada Y.D.A sedangkan semua orang masih ingat bagaimana keputusan negeri Y.D.A untuk memilih Menteri Besar ditentang oleh sebilangan pemimpin dalam UMNO, sehingga rakyat menggangkat Daulat Tuanku barulah semuanya patuh!

Saya melihat dari sudut logik sebenarnya memang tidak mudah untuk mengambil alih kerajaan sewenang-wenangnya, kita bukan negara revolusi atau negara republik jauh sekali seperti negara lain yang mempunyai parti sayap kiri yang lebih mirip kepada parti militan. Kita semua adalah sebangsa walaupun berlainan kaum sudah pasti yang berbeza hanyalah pendapat (thoughts) bukannya ideologi pemerintahan (governance ideology).

Namun tarikh 16 September pasti datang, yang belum pasti adakah perkara Penubuhan Kerajaan Baru tersebut akan terjadi atau tidak? MUSTAHIL TAPI BERKEMUNGKINAN...

Oh! Bazaar Ramadhan - Cekik Darah!

Wa, ba'zar ramadhan mari pulok doh! huhuhu cakap gganu ning!

Tahun ini bazaar ramadhan kat Chukai berubah tempat, selalunya bertempat di kawasan parking Padang Astaka. Tapi kali ni dikawasan parking di hadapan TNB dan tempat parking Dewan Diraja berhadapan dengan Pasaraya Selamat.

Seperti biasa ramai betul orang membeli kuih muih dengan yang saja ronda-ronda pun ada la jugak. Masuk hari kedua berpuasa semalam, saya ingat nak pergi la carik kuih muih sket buat pemanis mulut untuk berbuka. Memang Kemaman masih banyak penjual kuih muih tradisional, saya rasa macam nak rasa 'laksam' dengan isteri pulak nak merasa makan 'tepung gomok', anak-anak pulak diaorang ni suka minum jer banyak, macam-macam jenis air diaorang beli.

Pusing punya pusing, selit sambil menyelit kat orang ramai tu, satu apa pun kami belum beli lagi melainkan air jer! huhuhu lantas saya pun beli la kuih 'beleder' singgit! Alamak mak datuk! punya la terkejut RM1 hanya dapat 3 'juring' atau 3 potong jer dah la kecik-kecik lak tu.Tahun lepas dapat la jugak 4 'juring' kedekut sungguh peniaga ni dalam hati saya! tak pe la jadi sedekah. Kami pun berhenti la pulak nak beli kuih 'boom' kat satu gerai ni, pun sama 3 biji besar sket dari biji guli jer harganya singgit!

Tengok saya mengeluh semua harga kuih sekarang dah mahal, isteri saya pun ajak balik berbuka makan nasik kat rumah. katanya" Tak per la Abahnya, besok saya buatkan kat Abahnya kuih kay, lagi dapat banyak! tambah isteri saya.

Apa nak jadi la Kemaman ni, harga barang makanan semua mahal! bukan orang tak mampu bayar, kalau tak mampu tak la ramai lak orang membeli-belah, tapi nampaknya orang ramai macam dah tak der pilihan. @#$%&*+

Menyambut Hari Kemerdekaan MALAYSIA yang ke 51

Independence Day Memorial Celebration 31st August 1957 

A Tribute To Our Fighters Of Freedom