Starting time: 4.09pm
Name: Calvin
Sisters: None
Brothers: 1 lovely brother.
Shoe size: 9 i think...
Height: If i am not mistaken, its 165cm, the last i checked.. Pretty short for a guy i think... =(
Where do you live: A place called home... Hahaha...
Favourite drinks: Pepsi, Fruit juice... I think a lil dose of alchohol won't hurt right??
Favourite breakfast: All-time fav of Nasi Lemak and/or roti telur... =)
Have you ever been on a plane: Yuppy..
Swam in the ocean: Yuppy..
Fallen asleep in school: Hahahaha... What a question... I would be lying if I said 'no'... Oops...
Broken someone's heart: Err... I think so... Well, most of the times, its me who breaks first... So, yeah...
Saved e-mails: Err... Yuppy??
What is your room like: A room?? Hahahaha!! With bed, tv, table... yada-yada...
What's right beside you: Nothing... Or you can say my dining table... =)
What is the last thing you ate: Ipoh chicken rice... Yummy...
Ever had
chicken pox: Yuppy
Sore throat: Currently suffering from one now... Sigh... =(
Stitches: Not that I can remember of...
Broken nose: Nope...
Do you believe in love at first sight: Yuppy...
Like picnics: Yuppy... Only the picnic part though, not the cleaning up... Kekeke
Who was the last person you danced with: Dance ar?? Hmmm... I can't really recall.. Not many chances for me to really dance nowadays... =)
Last made you smile: Hmmm... I smile the entire day, that's the meaning of life right?? Being happy?? So, I guess everything's that ever happened...
You last yelled at: I stopped yelling at people long time ago... Hehehe
Today did you:
Talk to someone you like: Yuppy, I did... I do that everyday... =)
Kissed anyone: Nope... Kisses aren't for sale nor are they free k??
Get sick: Like I said.. Suffering from sore throat and slight flu.. Soon gonna be fever.. Yikes...
Talked to an ex: Nope..
Miss someone: Errr... Thinking bout someone considered?? =)
Best feeling in the world: Having the one I care most and love most by my side...
Do you sleep with stuffed animals: Interesting question... I've got a Snoopy, Patrick... etc etc...
What's under your bed: I don't really have a bed. Used to but not now. The mattress is on the floor. Somehow I enjoy sleeping this way...
Who do you really hate: I only learn to love... =D
What time is it now: 4.21pm... It's either the speed of my typing or... Wow... That was quick...
Randoms :
Q:Is there a person who is on your mind right now:
Yuppy.. Wondering what time should I call her later... =)
Q: Do you have any siblings:
Err... Mentioned it on top?? 1??
Q: Do you want children:
Yuppy... I guess one boy and one gal would be ideal... =)
Q: Do you smile often:
Of course. Smiling is good for health... I do it everyday... Hahahaha
Q: Do you like your hand-writing:
Well, I have to say... My hand-writing is pretty much admirable... Kekeke.. *syok sendiri*
Q: Are your toenails painted:
Thought bout it but then again... I'm a GUY!!
Q: Whose bed other than yours would you rather sleep in:
Errr...
Q: What colour shirt are you wearing:
White colour.. My fav brand.. Charles Jourdan... =)
Q: What were you doing at 7:00pm yesterday:
At a farewell's party for my secondary school mates... Wait... I think I was still waiting to pick my friend up... Hahahahaha!!
Q: I can't wait till:
The results of my exams are out.. I am really rotting at home...
Q: When did you cry last:
Can't really remember... Was a pretty long time ago I guess. I think was few months back maybe...
Q: Are you a friendly person:
I get friendly around the people I know.. Other than that... I tend to be a bit shy and also cool at times... Sorry...
Q: Do you have any pets:
I have a fishy... I think it's still alive... And of course, how can I forget all my lovely dogs that sleep with me every night... Kekeke... =D
Where is the person you have feelings for right now?
Either still working or at karaoke with friends... =)
Did the last person you held hands with mean anything to you now?
I don't think so...
Do you sleep with the TV on?
Not oftenly but did it once or twice before...
What are you doing right before starting this tag?
Just came home, washed up, checking my mails, got online and... Here I am...
Have you ever crawled through a window?
I think I had tried once before... In secondary school...
Are you closer to your mother or father?
I really can't tell.. Its pretty much both ways...
Who was the last person you cried in front of?
As in face to face?? That wan don't really have... If phone means for me to know and for you to find out... =)
How many people can you say you've really loved?
My dad and my mum and my brother... =D
Do you eat healthy?
Depends... When I am sick, yeah, no choice... Other than that... Let's just enjoy life!!
Do you still have pictures of you & your ex?
Honestly, I still do... Maybe its the memories but then again, I don't think bout her anymore...
Have you ever cried because of something someone said to you?
Yuppy...
How often do you go to church?
I only went to a church once before... I go to the temple actually...
If you're having a bad day, who are you most likely to go to?
Can I not mention names here?? Hahahahaha!!
Are you loud or quiet most of the time?
Err... I think my friends would agree with loud... But if I am really down with the weather or in a pretty bad mood, I tend to be quiet...
Are you confident?
Well, I guess I am... Without confidence, we might end up nowhere though... Then again, over-confidence is really not advisable.. So, a little control is necessary...
PS. Tagged by Yvonne... =)
CK
Friday, 27 June 2008
Thursday, 12 June 2008
There's Always a First Time...
There U have it, my first tag... Let's see... Hmmm...
step- by- step instructions: Remove ONE question from below, and add in your personal question, make it a total of 20 questions, then tag 8 people in your list, list them out at the end of this post. Notify them in their chat box that he/she has been tagged.
1. Do you believe in love at first sight
Well, that actually depends... I won't let opportunities go by just like that though...
2. Do you eat without brushing your teeth?
Eat without brushing my teeth?? I cant stand it though.. I will brush mostly after most meals.. =) (the last time i didn't got an ulser)
3. Where is the place that you want to go the most?
Australia and anywhere which is by the sea...
4. If you can have 1 dream to come true, what would it be?
I would want to have the one I love and care for the most by my side.
5. Do you believe in seeing a rainbow after the rain?
Err...
6 What will make you twirl in your room and roll on your bed and break out in screamo laughter?
Well, actually nothing though... I mean, I get restless la... But won result in laughter... Hahahaha
7. If you win $1 million, what would you do?
Make many many more millions...
8. If you meet someone that you love, would you confess to him/her?
Definitely...
9. Would you swim in a vat of chocolate?
Not really fond of that idea... Kinda goo-ie...
10. What completes ur life? Ur loved ones or ur friends?
For me, my friends are my loved ones, and of course, my loved ones are my loved ones. So yea, my loved ones completes my life.
11. What was the latest movie u just attended and how was it?
Superhero Movies. Honestly, I never expected much and so yeah.. It turned out lower than what I had expected... U get my point...
12. Which do you prefer from your other half? hug or a kiss?
Can I have both?
13. If you have faults, would you rather the people around you point out to you or would you rather they keep quiet?
I would rather people come confront me and tell me if what I am doing is right or wrong. That makes me and everyone else a better person without any miscommunications right?
14. What do you think is the most important thing in your life?
The people around me that can support me and have faith in me, regardless of what I say and what I do.
15. Are you a shopaholic or not?
Give me enough cash and I will show you the meaning of shopaholic.
16. What keeps you going everyday?
My thoughts and the confidence I have in what a brand new day has to give.
17. If you have a chance, which part of your character you would like to change?- I wish I could use my ego more appropriately or if can't throw it away once and for all.
18. What makes you feel disappointed?
When things do not turn out the way it supposed to be or when things seem one way but then turn out the total opposite.
19. If given a chance, do you want to see your future?
Nope... Life is meant to be lived. It should be interesting. Knowing what happens in the future will just defeat the purpose of life.
20. What's the motto of your life?
Impossible is Nothing and Just do It. (Thanks to NIKE and ADIDAS)
* NIKE - Now I Know Everything
* ADIDAS - All Day I Dream About Success
I tag Yvonne, Rachel, Carissa, Jiin Siong, and all my friends who are going thru my blog... =)
step- by- step instructions: Remove ONE question from below, and add in your personal question, make it a total of 20 questions, then tag 8 people in your list, list them out at the end of this post. Notify them in their chat box that he/she has been tagged.
1. Do you believe in love at first sight
Well, that actually depends... I won't let opportunities go by just like that though...
2. Do you eat without brushing your teeth?
Eat without brushing my teeth?? I cant stand it though.. I will brush mostly after most meals.. =) (the last time i didn't got an ulser)
3. Where is the place that you want to go the most?
Australia and anywhere which is by the sea...
4. If you can have 1 dream to come true, what would it be?
I would want to have the one I love and care for the most by my side.
5. Do you believe in seeing a rainbow after the rain?
Err...
6 What will make you twirl in your room and roll on your bed and break out in screamo laughter?
Well, actually nothing though... I mean, I get restless la... But won result in laughter... Hahahaha
7. If you win $1 million, what would you do?
Make many many more millions...
8. If you meet someone that you love, would you confess to him/her?
Definitely...
9. Would you swim in a vat of chocolate?
Not really fond of that idea... Kinda goo-ie...
10. What completes ur life? Ur loved ones or ur friends?
For me, my friends are my loved ones, and of course, my loved ones are my loved ones. So yea, my loved ones completes my life.
11. What was the latest movie u just attended and how was it?
Superhero Movies. Honestly, I never expected much and so yeah.. It turned out lower than what I had expected... U get my point...
12. Which do you prefer from your other half? hug or a kiss?
Can I have both?
13. If you have faults, would you rather the people around you point out to you or would you rather they keep quiet?
I would rather people come confront me and tell me if what I am doing is right or wrong. That makes me and everyone else a better person without any miscommunications right?
14. What do you think is the most important thing in your life?
The people around me that can support me and have faith in me, regardless of what I say and what I do.
15. Are you a shopaholic or not?
Give me enough cash and I will show you the meaning of shopaholic.
16. What keeps you going everyday?
My thoughts and the confidence I have in what a brand new day has to give.
17. If you have a chance, which part of your character you would like to change?- I wish I could use my ego more appropriately or if can't throw it away once and for all.
18. What makes you feel disappointed?
When things do not turn out the way it supposed to be or when things seem one way but then turn out the total opposite.
19. If given a chance, do you want to see your future?
Nope... Life is meant to be lived. It should be interesting. Knowing what happens in the future will just defeat the purpose of life.
20. What's the motto of your life?
Impossible is Nothing and Just do It. (Thanks to NIKE and ADIDAS)
* NIKE - Now I Know Everything
* ADIDAS - All Day I Dream About Success
I tag Yvonne, Rachel, Carissa, Jiin Siong, and all my friends who are going thru my blog... =)
Monday, 9 June 2008
District Awards Night 2008
ATTENTION PLEASE!!!
Dear all,
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my invitation to all readers of my blog to the Rotaract District of 3300, Malaysia's annual District Awards Night, which will be held as the following:
Date: 22nd June 2008
Time: 1800 onwards
Venue: Bankers Club, Level 22, Bangunan Amoda, Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM50 per person
Theme: A Night for the Stars
Attire: Strictly FORMAL
Pls contact the following for further details:
Calvin Khoo: 012-2173827 (ck.iceman@gmail.com)
Way Wen: 016-6505242 (waywen87@yahoo.com)
*Kindly RSVP before the 18th of June 2008.
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my invitation to all readers of my blog to the Rotaract District of 3300, Malaysia's annual District Awards Night, which will be held as the following:
Date: 22nd June 2008
Time: 1800 onwards
Venue: Bankers Club, Level 22, Bangunan Amoda, Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM50 per person
Theme: A Night for the Stars
Attire: Strictly FORMAL
Pls contact the following for further details:
Calvin Khoo: 012-2173827 (ck.iceman@gmail.com)
Way Wen: 016-6505242 (waywen87@yahoo.com)
*Kindly RSVP before the 18th of June 2008.
Hope to see you guys there!
Most sincerely,
CK
Most sincerely,
CK
Friday, 6 June 2008
Fuel Hike... Warning! Maybe, Maybe Not... Part II
As the 'mourning' goes on and as the anger of the citizens of Malaysia continues raging, there are some extra points to ponder. Maybe by pondering on these points, we might well understand the intentions of the government and not make any unnecessary complaints anymore. It's really not worth the time and effort people.
Now, the price of petrol, technically is not really experiencing a price hike. Well, in Malaysia at least. Look at this from this point of view. The Malaysian government has been giving subsidies all this while right? Stop thinking bout the price increase from the US or the world as a whole, just bring our thoughts back to Malaysia as itself. Price may be increasing other places and all, but if we think bout it deeply, the petrol price is Malaysia has NOT increase at all.
What the government has done has actually just removed the price subsidy. How can we possibly then even say that this is a price hike? The price had remained the same from previous years, we are still very much dependant. Ain't that making any sense now? How can we say that by removing subsidies it means that the price had actually increase. We are just paying more for what we are getting and using, which is morally and rationally proper.
Lets bring this further. Last time around, when we had ultimate subsidies, we enjoyed it and some others say, take 'advantage' of it without realising that the subsidies also comes from us, the taxpayers money. We pay the government taxes, they use it to bring in the subsidies. This also basically means that we have been paying for the petrol or the subsidies that we are enjoying. So, now when they remove it, it doesn't really make of a difference you see. We are still paying for it, the same like we have done before.
From that, people will come up and say, well, it may be the same but then this time around we are still paying the taxes, as well as the petrol, meaning we are paying double. Well, ladies and gentlemen, that's practically the use of the rebates that the government is giving out. Get it?
And.... I was reading a report on Star Online with regards to a suggestion by a MP that we should compare the prices of petrol to countries that are producing and exporting petroleum. Those countries include Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and much more. Price of petrol there is cheaper than plain water, no doubt, but then we should really think again, is petroleum our main export? Is our country built on petroleum? We export other things such as 'kelapa sawit', 'getah' and what not. So, how do we compare then?
Why not compare to countries like Mauritius, the US, UK and those other countries that use more petroleum than us, and pay 3-4 times of the price we are paying? Try comparing that and lets see where we will be heading. Will we still complain that petrol price is too high? Honestly, I do not think that there is even a basis for complaining. As the saying goes, 'Don't drive if you can't afford the petrol'. Are we being typical humans once again? Affording a car but never thinking of the consequences? Just buying a car, thinking it will ease our lifes but never wondering for a single moment that we have to pay and really PAY big time for it? Come on people, WAKE UP!
There is no way in Hell, Heaven or Earth that the price of petrol is ever gonna come down. Besides, for us Malaysians, we are still enjoying the best petrol with the cheapest price. *clap clap*. Show some appreciation people. Don't be too dependant anymore. Just because the government reduces a bit of help, we get all uptight and say that the government is making life hard for us. Don't always think bout now, think bout the future as well. Saving all today does not necessary mean a better tomorrow k? Sometimes, its spending more today that ensures a better tomorrow.
Stop complaining for the sake of complaining and let's move on with life. We have more important things to worry about. Why not worry on how to improve the standard of living here? Why not worry about improving the standard of sports in the country. These are the things that will bring our country fame, glory and status. That way, we might not even have to worry bout price increase at all. We will be living a prosperous life in a prosperous country. Then, we should also think about ways to find alternatives to petroleum. This way, maybe all the nonsense can stop as well.
Sincerely, all these baseless complaints are just a waste of time. There is really no way we can reduce petrol price and we should not depend too much on the government. Think bout it, wasn't it the people who said that the government can't be counted on. Wasn't it the people that said that Pak Lah 'tak boleh pakai'? If all our allegations are true, then why make a big fuss when the government removed the subsidies? We do not need them do we? So, move on with life and forget about the subsidies, if so the Malaysian government really 'tak boleh harap'.
In support of petrol price hike,
CK
Now, the price of petrol, technically is not really experiencing a price hike. Well, in Malaysia at least. Look at this from this point of view. The Malaysian government has been giving subsidies all this while right? Stop thinking bout the price increase from the US or the world as a whole, just bring our thoughts back to Malaysia as itself. Price may be increasing other places and all, but if we think bout it deeply, the petrol price is Malaysia has NOT increase at all.
What the government has done has actually just removed the price subsidy. How can we possibly then even say that this is a price hike? The price had remained the same from previous years, we are still very much dependant. Ain't that making any sense now? How can we say that by removing subsidies it means that the price had actually increase. We are just paying more for what we are getting and using, which is morally and rationally proper.
Lets bring this further. Last time around, when we had ultimate subsidies, we enjoyed it and some others say, take 'advantage' of it without realising that the subsidies also comes from us, the taxpayers money. We pay the government taxes, they use it to bring in the subsidies. This also basically means that we have been paying for the petrol or the subsidies that we are enjoying. So, now when they remove it, it doesn't really make of a difference you see. We are still paying for it, the same like we have done before.
From that, people will come up and say, well, it may be the same but then this time around we are still paying the taxes, as well as the petrol, meaning we are paying double. Well, ladies and gentlemen, that's practically the use of the rebates that the government is giving out. Get it?
And.... I was reading a report on Star Online with regards to a suggestion by a MP that we should compare the prices of petrol to countries that are producing and exporting petroleum. Those countries include Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and much more. Price of petrol there is cheaper than plain water, no doubt, but then we should really think again, is petroleum our main export? Is our country built on petroleum? We export other things such as 'kelapa sawit', 'getah' and what not. So, how do we compare then?
Why not compare to countries like Mauritius, the US, UK and those other countries that use more petroleum than us, and pay 3-4 times of the price we are paying? Try comparing that and lets see where we will be heading. Will we still complain that petrol price is too high? Honestly, I do not think that there is even a basis for complaining. As the saying goes, 'Don't drive if you can't afford the petrol'. Are we being typical humans once again? Affording a car but never thinking of the consequences? Just buying a car, thinking it will ease our lifes but never wondering for a single moment that we have to pay and really PAY big time for it? Come on people, WAKE UP!
There is no way in Hell, Heaven or Earth that the price of petrol is ever gonna come down. Besides, for us Malaysians, we are still enjoying the best petrol with the cheapest price. *clap clap*. Show some appreciation people. Don't be too dependant anymore. Just because the government reduces a bit of help, we get all uptight and say that the government is making life hard for us. Don't always think bout now, think bout the future as well. Saving all today does not necessary mean a better tomorrow k? Sometimes, its spending more today that ensures a better tomorrow.
Stop complaining for the sake of complaining and let's move on with life. We have more important things to worry about. Why not worry on how to improve the standard of living here? Why not worry about improving the standard of sports in the country. These are the things that will bring our country fame, glory and status. That way, we might not even have to worry bout price increase at all. We will be living a prosperous life in a prosperous country. Then, we should also think about ways to find alternatives to petroleum. This way, maybe all the nonsense can stop as well.
Sincerely, all these baseless complaints are just a waste of time. There is really no way we can reduce petrol price and we should not depend too much on the government. Think bout it, wasn't it the people who said that the government can't be counted on. Wasn't it the people that said that Pak Lah 'tak boleh pakai'? If all our allegations are true, then why make a big fuss when the government removed the subsidies? We do not need them do we? So, move on with life and forget about the subsidies, if so the Malaysian government really 'tak boleh harap'.
In support of petrol price hike,
CK
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
Fuel Hike... Warning! Maybe, Maybe Not...
The date is 4th of June 2008, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato Seri Abdullah Hj. Ahmad Badawi made a rather shocking but expected announcement. The announcement came to us Malaysians as a "dooms day" kind of announcement. The price of petrol will be increased by 40% by midnight tonight. Not surprisingly, the first thing we Malaysians do is to hit for the nearest petrol station, hoping to get a final bite on the cheap price of petrol that will last for maybe the next one week. Wow... Such an achievement for those who manage to get their hands on these 'cheap' petrol. Needless to say, they are definitely very proud and will say things like:
"Wah, luckily I managed to get. If not tomorrow sure mati."
"Waliau wei. Government crazy ar? Pak Lah no brains ar? Lose election then do like this la?"
Ok guys, reality check. The government ain't crazy, cos YOU are, Pak Lah has got brains, and... Yeap, YOU do not have and its not really because he lost the elections. Lets face it, the elections has got nothing to do with the increase of petrol price. Most importantly, the government is not crazy because its not the government that caused a nationwide jam just because most of us Malaysians are just selfish, kiasu and refuse to accept the reality of life. Imagine everyone packing at the petrol station causing unneccesary jams, with no good reason at all. Yes, the price of petrol is gonna go up, so what? Its not like we can buy these 2 bucks per litre petrol and use them for the rest of our lives right? Come on, saving these 12++ bucks now does not mean a single thing if the price of petrol is gonna continue increasing in years to come.
You rather spend time lining up at the petrol station, burning petrol and causing a terrible jam, which in the end, when you try to get out and move on your way home, you get caught in the same jam you created, burn the same amount of petrol and yeah... It basically means your wait wasn't worth it at all. The best part is, you guys can afford to line up along the highways, major roads and so on without having a single thought of others who may be rushing home or those who are really in need of petrol. Come on, we have to live with reality. We ain't in any fairy tale or Disney Land ladies and gentlemen. We are in Malaysia, a country located on mother earth, created by God, where people do live and die. We do not always 'live happily ever after'.
AND...
For once, I would support the move by the ruling government. Pak Lah, I've got your back. Let's see where I come from. Malaysia is a beautiful country with a wonderful government. Well, when it comes to petrol subsidy at least. We are a nation using one of the best petroleum around and the most interesting part is with the cheapest price. How can we possibly complain any further? Let's take Mauritius for example (I've got a friend from there). This is what I heard from him. Their country uses petrol that at times may not even be suitable for a car or vehicle for that matter. It spoils the engine and causes much problems. To add to their misery, the price of petrol is 2-3 times higher than ours and their standard of living is also way higher. We are basically living in PARADISE, for those who want to have the fairytale feeling, there you have it.
With the amount of subsidy that the government is spending on the nation or rather thirsty draculas of petroleum, we are lacking on so much of developement that may make the country a better place to live in. Then again, many will then crush my opinion by saying that the issue of corruption and misconduct of the funds will arise. Well, to a certain extent, I'll have to agree. Now, which country, in its political struggle will not be involved in corruption? Hence the phrase, 'Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.' This is something we cannot escape from.
Of course, the government has been given 50 years of chance and they are taking things for granted, but this is only true to a certain extent. They are rather traditional and are finding it difficult to cope to the advancement that we are pretty well-equipped with nowadays.
Lets just take everything aside and think rationally for once. Regardless of what happens, too much of subsidy from the goverment will make our country poorer and when our country gets poorer, we suffer. Lets all take this as a short term loss but a long term benefit. The government is still giving rebates accordingly right? They are still caring for us, the people as much as they want to 'make life harder' as most of us will put it.
The increase is the price of petrol is something that we cant avoid. So, lets stop complaining and move on with life aight? Its not that disasterous right? Lets hope that this move is for the better of the country and the people. The money the government saves from reducing the subsidies can be used for so many other things. I may be wrong but lets wait and see. And, Malaysians, for once, please stop all these bad habits. Its bad enough that we have heavy rain nowadays, and accidents happen more oftenly during rainy days. That adds to massive jams and the worst part, we always tend to stop, look but never go! What's wrong. Imagine an accident on the other lane but traffic is smooth but traffic on the non-accident lane is jammed up as if the accident had happened there. Just move and don't look. The numbers of the cars involved in the accident ain't gonna be of any use. Don't count on it.
So, don't add to the misery that we all face everyday coming back from work or study and lets be practical. Yes, the saving is true, save a little today, get a better tomorrow, but as things were going just now on my way back, its more of saving a little today, getting a bitter tomorrow.
I hope the government thru this move will be able to use the money from the subsidies given out all this while and make good use of it for better improvements in the country. Don't dissapoint us again! =)
In support of the increase in fuel price,
CK
"Wah, luckily I managed to get. If not tomorrow sure mati."
"Waliau wei. Government crazy ar? Pak Lah no brains ar? Lose election then do like this la?"
Ok guys, reality check. The government ain't crazy, cos YOU are, Pak Lah has got brains, and... Yeap, YOU do not have and its not really because he lost the elections. Lets face it, the elections has got nothing to do with the increase of petrol price. Most importantly, the government is not crazy because its not the government that caused a nationwide jam just because most of us Malaysians are just selfish, kiasu and refuse to accept the reality of life. Imagine everyone packing at the petrol station causing unneccesary jams, with no good reason at all. Yes, the price of petrol is gonna go up, so what? Its not like we can buy these 2 bucks per litre petrol and use them for the rest of our lives right? Come on, saving these 12++ bucks now does not mean a single thing if the price of petrol is gonna continue increasing in years to come.
You rather spend time lining up at the petrol station, burning petrol and causing a terrible jam, which in the end, when you try to get out and move on your way home, you get caught in the same jam you created, burn the same amount of petrol and yeah... It basically means your wait wasn't worth it at all. The best part is, you guys can afford to line up along the highways, major roads and so on without having a single thought of others who may be rushing home or those who are really in need of petrol. Come on, we have to live with reality. We ain't in any fairy tale or Disney Land ladies and gentlemen. We are in Malaysia, a country located on mother earth, created by God, where people do live and die. We do not always 'live happily ever after'.
AND...
For once, I would support the move by the ruling government. Pak Lah, I've got your back. Let's see where I come from. Malaysia is a beautiful country with a wonderful government. Well, when it comes to petrol subsidy at least. We are a nation using one of the best petroleum around and the most interesting part is with the cheapest price. How can we possibly complain any further? Let's take Mauritius for example (I've got a friend from there). This is what I heard from him. Their country uses petrol that at times may not even be suitable for a car or vehicle for that matter. It spoils the engine and causes much problems. To add to their misery, the price of petrol is 2-3 times higher than ours and their standard of living is also way higher. We are basically living in PARADISE, for those who want to have the fairytale feeling, there you have it.
With the amount of subsidy that the government is spending on the nation or rather thirsty draculas of petroleum, we are lacking on so much of developement that may make the country a better place to live in. Then again, many will then crush my opinion by saying that the issue of corruption and misconduct of the funds will arise. Well, to a certain extent, I'll have to agree. Now, which country, in its political struggle will not be involved in corruption? Hence the phrase, 'Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.' This is something we cannot escape from.
Of course, the government has been given 50 years of chance and they are taking things for granted, but this is only true to a certain extent. They are rather traditional and are finding it difficult to cope to the advancement that we are pretty well-equipped with nowadays.
Lets just take everything aside and think rationally for once. Regardless of what happens, too much of subsidy from the goverment will make our country poorer and when our country gets poorer, we suffer. Lets all take this as a short term loss but a long term benefit. The government is still giving rebates accordingly right? They are still caring for us, the people as much as they want to 'make life harder' as most of us will put it.
The increase is the price of petrol is something that we cant avoid. So, lets stop complaining and move on with life aight? Its not that disasterous right? Lets hope that this move is for the better of the country and the people. The money the government saves from reducing the subsidies can be used for so many other things. I may be wrong but lets wait and see. And, Malaysians, for once, please stop all these bad habits. Its bad enough that we have heavy rain nowadays, and accidents happen more oftenly during rainy days. That adds to massive jams and the worst part, we always tend to stop, look but never go! What's wrong. Imagine an accident on the other lane but traffic is smooth but traffic on the non-accident lane is jammed up as if the accident had happened there. Just move and don't look. The numbers of the cars involved in the accident ain't gonna be of any use. Don't count on it.
So, don't add to the misery that we all face everyday coming back from work or study and lets be practical. Yes, the saving is true, save a little today, get a better tomorrow, but as things were going just now on my way back, its more of saving a little today, getting a bitter tomorrow.
I hope the government thru this move will be able to use the money from the subsidies given out all this while and make good use of it for better improvements in the country. Don't dissapoint us again! =)
In support of the increase in fuel price,
CK
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