zubedy's message to Malaysian politicians

I know about zubedy because CJ once worked with them, and I think that this company is really unique in their posturing and Malaysian way of life.

In today's The Star, zubedy put out a full page advertisement. However, the message it carries is so much more than self promotion and marketing. You can read the message here. The message is plain and simple: "Please stop the power chase, call for a truce and focus on the economy."

Yes, it's time for Malaysian politicians to stop fighting and start focusing on the economy! We are going to experience a recession soon, if it has not already started. Where is our economic reform committee? Where is our economic stimulus plan? Where is our government in these times of need? Who is running the country?!

Merdeka!

This is a historic day, indeed...

What the heck is wrong with DAP?

First, the news that Fong Po Kuan is resigning from the party.

And now news that Pahang DAP chief is resigning from the party as well!

This is sad especially with Election fever rising...

Malaysia Decides 2008

So our local media copied the US elections style (America Votes --> Malaysia Decides). Which party to vote for? Who are the candidates? What are they standing for?

I can't wait to vote. It will be my first time voting. And I'll make sure it counts!

080308 is the date to remember. Make yourselves free on this day!

How to convince the unconvinced?

I had a brief moment of realization recently, when a friend mentioned that he will continue to vote for the BN because there is no viable opposition that can handle being in the government position.

It was then that it struck me, I'm really unprepared to "evangelize" those around me who are either:
1) genuinely satisfied with the present administration
2) complacent and going where the wind blows
3) hoodwinked by government propaganda
4) ignorant and maintaining status quo

I can't do much about those in the 1st category, but I can definitely do my part to convince those in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th categories that with a better opposition representation in Parliament, we will have better access to our wishes as citizens of this nation.

Recently I've been doing a lot of reading. It doesn't matter if it's pro government (all mainstream media and some websites), pro opposition (mostly blogs) or neutral standing. With more information, I am able to see more than what the government feeds me via UMNO/MCA controlled newspapers.

Nonetheless, I wonder now what is the best way to "evangelize" the non-believers. I don't want to convert them into blind believers of the opposition. In this respect, I choose to use the Buddhist concept of Ehipassiko (come and see). I wish to instil Right Understanding and not blind faith. The question is, how?!