Election fever is upon the nation again.
Well....perhaps not upon the nation. But upon the citizens who understand and appreciate the significance, importance and privilege of having the right to vote.
Democracy and the right to a fair government is fundamental to all progressive countries. And all elected governments, in theory, are elected to serve the people. Not the other way round.....the people do not serve its government.
The civil service serves the people.
The armed forces serve the country and its people.
The people's taxes pay for everything in a well-run country.
Yes, the people's taxes pay the salaries of the Prime Minister and ministers who sit comfortably in office making laws and policies that affect the lives of millions of rakyat - YOU.
And how that tax money and GST money is used is to be accounted for, to the people.
It is mind boggling to hear people voice strong opinions about politics, news, government policy and politicians only to answer a simple question of "have you voted?" with a stunning answer of "No, I'm not a registered voter. My vote won't make a difference anyway".
OMG! Seriously?
As a citizen, of any country, exercise your right to vote. If you don't vote, someone will vote for you.
If you do not choose, someone will choose for you.
God bless Malaysia.
27 April 2018
03 April 2018
Malay Proverb "Buruk Siku"
Malaysians who studied in national schools would probably have heard of the proverb "buruk siku".
Literally, the proverb may be translated into "bad elbow". It refers to someone who gives something to someone, then asks for the item to be returned.
Extending your elbow, then retracting it. Bad elbow. Get it?
As anyone with grace and manners would know, you do not give something and then ask for it back. Perhaps young lovers who break up might do it. One enraged and temporarily insane ex partner would demand that every gift he or she had ever given to the other partner be returned once the relationship ended.
But a normal, well brought up person with a grain of intelligence and dignity would not do such a thing.
I am sad that a family member personifies "buruk siku" . Actually, let's be more precise. It's an in-law.
I was flabbergasted, gobsmacked, even furious that she could ask for something back. But I shouldn't be.
She has a penchant for keeping things - until they rot, disintegrate and fall apart from neglect and disuse. But if you ask for the item as it would be put to good use, you either get the item then have to return it because she suddenly develops a passion to use it, or be rejected outright. The latter would be more gracious.
It simply demonstrates a mean spirit: that she would rather the item sit and rot in her house than to benefit others. But yet she preaches about charity and compassion. And she seeks spiritual enlightenment and is a vegetarian. What's that word? Oh, yes. HYPOCRITE.
I do apologise for going AWOL only to post my first entry in years and a rant, at that.
Thank goodness for blogs. I feel better already.
I'll be back with a better post. I promise.
Literally, the proverb may be translated into "bad elbow". It refers to someone who gives something to someone, then asks for the item to be returned.
Extending your elbow, then retracting it. Bad elbow. Get it?
As anyone with grace and manners would know, you do not give something and then ask for it back. Perhaps young lovers who break up might do it. One enraged and temporarily insane ex partner would demand that every gift he or she had ever given to the other partner be returned once the relationship ended.
But a normal, well brought up person with a grain of intelligence and dignity would not do such a thing.
I am sad that a family member personifies "buruk siku" . Actually, let's be more precise. It's an in-law.
I was flabbergasted, gobsmacked, even furious that she could ask for something back. But I shouldn't be.
She has a penchant for keeping things - until they rot, disintegrate and fall apart from neglect and disuse. But if you ask for the item as it would be put to good use, you either get the item then have to return it because she suddenly develops a passion to use it, or be rejected outright. The latter would be more gracious.
It simply demonstrates a mean spirit: that she would rather the item sit and rot in her house than to benefit others. But yet she preaches about charity and compassion. And she seeks spiritual enlightenment and is a vegetarian. What's that word? Oh, yes. HYPOCRITE.
I do apologise for going AWOL only to post my first entry in years and a rant, at that.
Thank goodness for blogs. I feel better already.
I'll be back with a better post. I promise.
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