I started off with the intention of addressing the recent article of this Ridhuan Tee Abdullah, but then decided it is best to leave this ignorant bigot to rot on his own devices. It is the end of a tough year and the last thing we need is the stench of failed-manipulation as a foul reminder.
In the past year, we have seen the ascension of a black man into the White House, and a new guy into Sri Perdana. By all comparisons, both are doing well given the circumstances. Likewise though, partisan politics remain a problem that will need to be addressed in future polls... which is what I suspect is at the back of the minds of some in power; namely Perak MB Zamry and perhaps the final nail into the coffin of one Khir Toyo. Enoughla for now... there will be more than enough next year I promise.
From being cyber noobs Malaysian politicians are now taking a leave off Barack Obama's social media strategy - to varying degrees of success. While prominent politicians have no problems amassing good following, they need to understand that getting someone else to tweet on behalf makes this all pretentious to say the least. And truly, if I were to follow Najibrazak on twitter, I hope the level of "conversation" would far exceed "I had nasi lemak for breakfast today". With new features putting the power back into the hands of the tweeple and facebook users, don't be surprised if your "updates" are suddenly muted - without your knowledge no less.
The discovery of another young murdered girl is a grim reminder that crime is a major problem in this country. Sadly, the long arm of the law can be found in the political cookie jar rather than securing the safety of tax payers and their families. Unless it's the King, PM or head of state, I cannot fathom why lesser beings are given police escorts while navigating Malaysian traffic... which job is the priority?
Globally, we cowered as economic upheaval ate up national reservoirs and spat out credit casualties like a typhoon gone wild. Armageddon was upon us and it was not weapons of warfare that besieged us, but a reckoning of values. And those that did not pay their dues, paid the ultimate price... Lehman who? Still, what happens when the handouts dry-up? Are we confident enough to come out of our shells and smell the roses? Or are we facing another false dawn?
Most memorably, I celebrated a decade of being married. And I still do not know how we made it this far, but for God's grace and the most patient wife in the world.
Here's to another year gone by and hopefully a light at the end of this long tunnel.
