The Appeal

Surprisingly, beyond everyone's expectation, the prosecution finally filed an appeal against the acquittal of DSAI.

When everyone thought that 901 will be the point where we all could move on, the appeal shatters our hopes to focus on more pressing issues.

Ah well, that is life. We can only pray to God that what does not kill us will only make us stronger.

Kengkawan

I am in the midst of exam season with one paper left. I know I should be studying but the thoughts that I have in mind sometimes need an immediate translation on a piece of writing. So, please bear with me readers, this is another post for this week.

I met some of my MCKK friends last month. I was very glad to see them. Sometimes, you need to run to someone just for a distraction (and that’s what I always do when I desperately need a company.)

I met Fido who came back from Australia for a short break. While I was prepared to see any changes in his character, Fido is still the very same person that I knew since my day one in MCKK (okay, aku tipu, I only got to know him better when he moved in to my dorm from Dorm F ha ha).

As usual, Fido being Fido will ask many questions and I relentlessly answered them with my best answers. He updated me on so many things on what he is doing in Australia and what he plans to do for the next few years.

We even made a point to drive down to Malacca for a day trip. I joked to him that should I go to the UK to study, I would never have a chance to meet him for few years to come as we both have different academic calendar.

I actually never wrote anything about him despite his kindness to me especially during my 2 years stay in Kuala Lumpur, but if you are looking for someone who is perfectionist and hardworking, he will be the one.

I did not say goodbye to him when he went to Australia since I was admitted into a hospital for a minor surgery, but God certainly knew better. We met again last month and I was happy that it was not difficult for us to re-ignite that friendship again.

Good luck Fido. I pray for your success and may you do wonders to the world.

Ada Apa Dengan 901

Life in general is full with drama. We are the actors and our life is the plot that completes a story. For me, the closest thing that depicts what life is all about would be politics. Politics in this country often bring negative connotation. Many people find it dirty, but I suppose that perception is true as it mirrors the state of politics in this country.

My first encounter with something political (so to speak) was Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s first trial. I was 7 year old and barely understood what was going on; what more to understand the charge made against him ( I did ask my mom what the charge meant which she refused to answer). I believe that case sparked my interest in politics. From that day, I constantly read newspaper. I never understood what was reported, but there was one thing that I was always good at; I could remember the names of each minister in the entire Malaysian Cabinet.

I suppose that ‘gift’ remains with me until today. My thirst for more insights in politics grew even more. I watch video, I listen to speeches, I read more books and sometimes I attend political forums.

Many friends asked me about my obsession with politics. I don’t really have a proper explanation for that particular question. I suppose I just love what politics offer to you. If the power is used wisely, we will be able to bring about changes to this nation. Our nation is now at a crossroad. The path that lies ahead offers more challenges than opportunities. Therefore, anyone who posses power must use it for the benefits of the people.

9 January 2012 heralds the new future for Malaysia (at least for me). The unexpected verdict of the second trial of DSAI surprised the nation once more. The tears and cheers on that day testified for hope of many Malaysians that this episode should be the closure for one of the most painful chapters that this nation has ever go through.

I wish to see Malaysian politics to become more matured. Although many are still doubtful with 901’s verdict, but one must continue to become hopeful that one day, this nation shall rise to where it deserves to be.

The Bigger Heart

Like any other ordinary man or woman, new year will be the best time to make a wish list. This is the time when everyone will try to replace what was lost or to replicate dreams to become real.

I was very close to conclude 2011 as “Annus Horribilis”. A series of events that happened for the past one year proved to be quite difficult for me to handle. I actually don’t quite prefer to willlow in self pity, but to do some reflection is a must. Otherwise, we all will stuck in reverse.

Sometimes, I wonder whether the world moves too fast or people just find it easy to move on. But I do feel that my surrounding has changed, the people have moved on and life offers more challenges.

Lessons learnt from 2011 are plenty. The most precious one to me is that one must have a bigger heart than others. You need a bigger heart for you to accept your own failure. You need a bigger heart if you believe in your conviction. You need a bigger heart for you to let go certain things graciously.

2012 opens new horizon. What lies ahead remains uncertain. As for now, it is already half of the month. Time flies these days.

Should the world turn around one more time, would you still be at the same place? If you choose to move on, you need a bigger heart too.