Selamat Hari Raya

Hi everyone! Selamat Hari Raya to all muslim brothers and sisters. To all others happy holidays. May there be peace in the country and may the wise rule the nation.

Drive safe and be safe always!

Cheers,

M V Nathan

P/s This blog shall remain silent for the next few days in honour of all ISA detainees and the detainees of other preventive laws that deny the right to a free and fair trial. As we celebrate the holidays, spare a thought for them.

Joke to lighten up the day.

One Mr C sent me this joke . Real funny one , I tell you! Thanks Mr C

One Of A Kind

Mahathir was so disappointed with his cabinet for being inefficient and corrupt that he decided to call on Goh Chok Tong and ask him how he managed to have such an efficient and uncorruptable cabinet in Singapore . On hearing Mahathir's woes, PM Goh said, 'Simple, Mahathir, I choose able men for my cabinet. ' Mahathir asked, 'Yes, but how do you know that they are able?' PM Goh replied, Just ask them simple questions to test their intelligence. They don't need to be too difficult. Let me illustrate to you.' Just then, DPM Tony Tan was walking by, PM Goh called out to him, 'Hey Tony, come over here.' Tony obediently walked briskly over. PM Goh asked, 'Tell me, Tony, who is your father's son ?' Tony Tan immediately replied, 'Me! Of course.' PM Goh turned to Mahathir and said, 'See, all my ministers can answer this question. Why don't you go back and try.' Mahathir thank PM Goh and left. Once he was back, he immediately summoned Syed Hamidz, his foreign affairs minister, and shot the question at him, 'Tell me, Hamid, who is your father's son ?' Syed Hamidz was shocked beyond words and did not know the answer. After a while, he recovered and said, 'Boss, let me find out and I'll tell you tomorrow.' Mahathir, a bit disappointed, agreed, hoping that Syed Hamidz will give a good answer tomorrow. Meanwhile, Syed Hamid was panicking that his boss was testing him. He tried desperately to find out the answer from his staff, but none of them knew the answer. The next morning, he decided to call Anwar for help. Anwar must know the answer. When Anwar picked up the phone, Syed Hamidz said, 'Hello, Anwar, can I ask you a question?' Anwar, very busy, replied, 'Alright, but it better be good!' Syed Hamidz quickly asked, Tell me, who is your father's son ?' Anwar was fuming, 'Of course its me, you stupid!' and he slammed the phone down. Satisfied that he got the answer, he confidently walked into Mahathir's office and said, 'Boss, I've got the answer to your question.' Mahathir, happy that his minister wasn't that dumb, said, 'So tell me quick, who is your father's son, Hamidz?' Syed Hamidz confidently replied, 'It's ANWAR!' Mahathir slapped his own forehead in disgust and said, No.... you stupid!....... It's TONY TAN!

Dislaimer: The persons named in this joke are characters of fiction and should not be construed for persons living or dead presently. Any such resemblance (if any) is purely coincidental I assure you.

Cheers

M V Nathan

Do they ever listen ?

Still cant hear ? What's wrong with you people ?

I cant get it! Despite all the protests that has been organised against the use of the ISA this government of ours remains deafen to all the pleas. What's wrong with this people that makes them devoid of compassion and all things intrinsically good. Why is it that we the Rakyat are so powerless against these so called champions of the people ? Why are they still determining who gets incarcerated and who does not merely by the stroke of a pen ? Why are they playing god ? Are they incapable of hearing all the grouses against the use of the cruel ISA ? Are they incapable of hearing ? Are they really deaf ?

Sanjeev told me the other day that the wheelchair that he sits on today was one that was donated by a kind soul. This government of ours could not even provide him with one despite all the troubles that he endured! Never mind the fact that they can spend millions on the bridge that keeps falling down, but a wheelchair they cant afford! Thinking about the bridge.... I say that a particular nursery rhyme should be changed to.... "MRR2 is falling down, falling down, falling down... MRR2 is falling down and there's nothing you can do!" . (Sung to the tune of London bridge is falling down)

Now I hear this government of ours wants to introduce a "Race Relations Act". Absolute poppycock I say. After 51 years of independence we need an act to tell us how to relate between the races ? Tell you what ... what we need is actually the "Politicians Race Relations Act". The problem is not the Rakyat. The problem is the dumb politicians that continue to stir up strive between the races. They need the act.....not the Rakyat!

Speaking about race relations, it is rather sad to hear that some moron decided to throw some Molotov cocktail into Teresa's house. I wonder what our champions the police is doing about this ? Masih siasatkah ? Will anyone be charged for this dastardly act I wonder? Surely the police can arrest those responsible ; after all they are very good in arresting people for their "own safety"!

Wake up you people in government.... release all the ISA detainees and abolish the ISA. Surely you are not deaf..... or are you ?

M V Nathan

Unhappy man ?

Sometimes I look like this !

Someone left a comment on this blog that he/she thinks that I am one unhappy person. In a way I guess that comment is a fair and accurate representation of me albeit sometimes. I also have to confess that I am not someone who is very patient by nature. At times I can be quite the ogre as represented in the picture above. Ha-ha!!

You tell me how not to be upset and annoyed when there is so much injustice that goes on everyday around us. I don't know about you but more often than not... somehow... I just get drawn in. So much so that some of my friends even call me a "fighter cock"! Aiyoh!

Anyway..... the point is this ....Do we just keep quiet and ignore the things that we see and hear ? Do we say ".... don't get involved or they will tangkap us next ?" "Why interfere when it is not your problem?"" Let other people do itlah.... think always you got wife and kids......! If you get arrested who gonna take care of the family ?"" Wah!... so free ah you ? Nothing to do is it ?"

I think the point that I am making is this. We all have a duty to speak up when we see or hear something wrong around us. We have to stop thinking "as long as can cari makan oklah!" and start doing something individually or even collectively to make Malaysia a better place for all of us. Whatever little steps, whatever little acts, whatever little words..... wherever and whenever necessary. Together we can make a difference! Believe me, we cant trust the politicians to do it for us anymore!

Cheers!

M V Nathan

Meet Sanjeev Kumar a/l Krishnan (ISA detainee ATP 2689/2007)

Sanjeev Kumar a/l Krishnan ATP 2689/2007

I met Sanjeev in his house at Tanjung Malim on Tuesday 23/9/08. Prior to this meeting I last met him when he was in Hopital Bahagia, Ulu Kinta, Perak where he was warded for severe depression. Sanjeev was detained under the ISA for allegedly being an "agen perisik asing". This is a charge that Sanjeev vehemently denies. To date Sanjeev has yet to be charged for any offence under the law in open court. I shall not discuss the merits of his case here for obvious reasons.

Sanjeev was first detained under section 73(1) of the ISA. He claims to have been physically and mentally abused by the police during the 55 days that he was detained by the police. He claims that he had been verbally abused,beaten,punched, kicked, sodomised by hard objects and even made to drink his own urine.

Sanjeev is confined to a wheel chair today. He has lost use of his left hand and leg.He says that he is in this predicament as a result of him being tortured by the police.

Initially Sanjeev's detention under Section 8 (1) of the ISA was to run from 21/9/07 expiring in the year 2009. Sanjeev has been released from the Kamunting Detention camp from the 9/9/08. The order suspending the earlier Section 8 order has been issued under Section 10 of the ISA. This new section 10 order states that he is restricted to the district of Slim River, Perak. He is restricted to leave the district without the prior consent and approval of the Ketua Polis Negeri. He is to report and sign his name at the register book at the nearest police station to his home every Monday from the hours of 8.00 AM till 6.00PM. He is further restricted to his house from the hours of 9PM till 6AM. These are some of the restrictions that has been placed on this man.

Sanjeev is married and has no children. He says that the rental for the house he presently stays with his wife has not been paid for the past one(1) year. He is presently totally dependant on his wife to care for all his needs. He cannot contribute to the household needs due to his present condition. He is unsure what the future holds for him and prays that the truth would be revealed and justice would prevail in the end.

If anyone says that the ISA is not cruel nor is it an afront to human rights and dignity, I suggest that you take a good look at the picture above and think again!

M V Nathan

Thank you gomen !

Thank you Gomen !

My list for being thankful to the present Gomen are as follows :-

1) The 27 year record high in inflation that we Malaysians have to endure. Just about 8.5% onlylah!

2) The continued use of the ISA and making us Malaysians feel safe and secure.

3) Racist persons being slapped on the wrists instead of charging them under the Sedition Act or other relevant acts.

4) The improving transport system where we have our usual gridlock jams, high toll and falling bridges (MRR2). Latest just in - colliding trains via the LRT.

5) Rising costs of fuel despite Malaysia being a net exporter of petroleum.

6) The firm resolve in not wanting to see a truly independent, credible and strong Judiciary despite all the recommendations by the Royal Commission.

7) The continued rise of Malaysia in the corruption index.

8) The perceived toothless ACA that is accused of being not independent.

9) The police for being active in their vigour for arresting people for their own safety and in the name of national security.

10) The education system that is continuously producing world class students.

11) The politics of race and religion that continues to divide us and the dungu politicians that continue to entertain, confuse, irritate, lie, manipulate........

12) Telling us ordinary Malaysians to curb spending and to live modestly when our Members of Parliament are told to go on "working study trips" to Taiwan; the country that is famous for its high costs of living and agriculture achievements.

I will stop here. Actually the list goes on and on and on....... Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. We are all so thankful.

M V Nathan

Free R P K !

Free him! He was only speaking his mind !

It is rather sad to know the fate of Raja Petra Kamaruddin. Very sad indeed! The man has been detained simply because his views differed from the views of the powers that be. His so called crime was that he had a mind and that, that mind was capable of thinking! He was different. His views were different. He had views that many possibly shared but never even dreamt of saying it out loud. As some agreed with him there were many whom did not share his views as well.... sadly the ones that disagreed with him had chosen to incarcerate the man at Kamunting.

The facts are that he was someone with many views/opinions. His views more often than not differed with the views/opinions of the powers that be, here in Malaysia. In Malaysia that is something that is not encouraged. Here in Malaysia that could be deemed to be a crime. A crime that needs no trial. So now poor RPK has to do all his thinking within the confines of Kamunting Camp without being able to relate his thoughts to anyone.

Just like how George Orwell had written in his novel "1984" .... Big Brother is always watching! And just like in that novel we now have the "thought police". We are now subject to the "thought police" monitoring our views and opinions. The moment we have differing views and opinions we are deemed to be a national threat. We are said to be threats to national security. We are then a threat to peace in the land of Boleh! All because of differing views and opinions!

As threats, you are then removed from society under the name of peace, harmony, security and all that mumbo jumbo that our politicians happily mouth off. And yes, of course they would use the much loved ISA on you and incarcerate you away from your family and loved ones. This they do without any trial whatsoever. All at the mere stroke of a pen. The moment the learned Home Minister signs that holiday papers for two years ..... then off you go to the place that reforms you to be a better citizen of the country capable of contributing to nation building! The period may in some cases extend to 6 years or more. No one is sure. It may even be indefinite! Yes you heard me right indefinite. You see, so long as the Home Minister in his infinite wisdom decides that you are still a threat to the nation then your stay in Kamunting gets extended. And yes, all by the stroke of a pen. No trials, no evidence being produced and no witnesses being cross examined to verify the truth of whatever they may say against you.

Sad, really very sad! The ISA must go! It must be abolished! No two ways about it. Free RPK ! He was only speaking his mind.

M V Nathan