Another attempt at being intellectuall. Well actually this is pretty much common sense, but why government officials find it so difficult to grasp will forever baffle me. Where does all the money go? I fully understand that it takes a lot of money to run a government, and it takes a lot of money to ensure that we all lead a comfortable and safe life here in Malaysia. I am not disputing that, and kudos to them for making this country a safe and comfortable place to live in. However, there are still questions that need to be answered. Like why are there beggars, and in KL? It's not like it's such a huge problem like what's happening in India. There are just a few here and there and why aren't the welfare department doing anything about this? Where is all the money going to? Can't they open their eyes just a teensy bit wider and acknowledge that poverty is still a problem in this country and something has to be done about it. We have skyscrapers that can hold their own against those in first world countries and yet we can't afford to feed our poor. Enough with the bullshit that the poor should quit being lazy and get a job. For some of them, yes this is true. Especially the able-bodied young ones who obviously are fit enough to work. But what about the rest who are just plain down on their luck? Women with babies whose husbands have abandoned them. Children on the streets without parents to take care of them. Old folks who have no one else in the world. What about these people? Don't feed me with the crap that there just isn't enough funding. Our sports ministry had the nerve to propose a sports complex in England, and you're telling me we can't afford to care for the less fortunate. I'm sure that our welfare department is doing their part in caring for these people, but the way I see it, more can be done. Why can't they go around, scouting for these beggars and do something to help them. Help them get back on their feet, so they are able to feed themselves in the years to come. As for elderly folks, why can't we build more homes for them? If we can have a mall after every few miles, why not homes for the less fortunate too? Everyday we see new buildings coming up, especially in KL. I am not against development in any way. In fact I am very much for them, but at the same time let's not neglect the humanity that I'm sure exists in all of us. It's just a question of acknowledging it or suppressing it. It seems to me that people who finally end up in a position of power ultimately find themselves caring more for their own well-being instead of the greater good. There are so few who actually believe that power equals to the goodness of mankind. And the problem is not just poverty. It extends to education too. Literacy is still a problem in our country. It is not that known because somehow this is not a problem that they want to highlight. What the fuck, pardon my french, is shahrizat jalil doing? Another thing that irks me when it comes to the ministry of women and families is the coining of the phrase OKU (orang kurang upaya) to identify the special people out there. Yes, they are at a certain disadvantage compared to the rest of us able-bodied people, but calling them kurang upaya (disabled) is just a load of crap. I think that if you give them a chance, some of them are more abled than us. Why must we classify them as disabled? Yes they need special attention, so why can't we call them Orang Istimewa (special people)?
This country is filled with self-serving, superior bastards. I am not generalizing. There are good folks out there who are doing all they can to help the less fortunate, but the superior ones somehow manage to land themselves in top positions. Where have their conscience disappeared to? Corruption is wide-spread and despite what pak lah said about ridding this country of corruption, it is still a problem. This is not an attack against our prime minister. But rather this is an attack against those who take bribes and give bribes. Don't they realize that what their doing will eventually affect the development of this country and that will in turn bring about our downfall. After that happens, where will we be? It's a vicious cycle yet they fail to see that. They fail to realize that it will cause them, or at least the future generations to suffer. What they do see is the personal gain that they're getting right now. If people were to stop for a second and reflect on the cause and effect of things, then perhaps they will opt for the greater good. Sedap sangat ka makan duit haram ni?
I apologize if this shout-out is sounding harsh, but I am all for the greater good. If only I had the money, I pray that my principles won't change and I will do what I can to help the less fortunate. Yes we all want to lead comfortable lives with a sense of financial security but that doesn't mean we should close our eyes to the pain and suffering of others.
Putting the less fortunate aside for a moment, what about the problems facing our kids today? Parents are getting busier with their careers, which causes these kids to have an abundant of free time, allowing them to wonder around, looking for things to do. If they end up doing good then fine. But what about those who unfortunately end up choosing the wrong path? Why can't we have centres for kids to go to after school? I know there is no way to help everyone, but minimizing the amount of those who end up becoming mat rempits or prostitutes is a good start, don't you think? These big corporate tycoons have a lot of money to burn, so why can't they spare some to build a teen centre? If all of the big companies were to contribute the sum of at least RM100,000 each, imagine what that amount can do for these teenagers... We could go around recruiting teenagers, encourage them to come to these centres and spend quality time, honing skills, get tutoring for school work, or helping others. It doesn't sound like too far-fetched an idea, does it? Just a little something to ensure that they have a better future.
At the end of the day, it all boils to down to what we are willing to do. If we want to stop corruption, we can. But do we have the will-power to do it? Ask yourselves this, mr government and mr corporate hot-shots, Do I want my children to live in a world where evil triumphs over good? Do I want my children to become a mat rempit? Do I want my children to engage in the same corruption practices that I am dabbling in? Do I want my children to live in a world where money speaks louder than love?
This country is filled with self-serving, superior bastards. I am not generalizing. There are good folks out there who are doing all they can to help the less fortunate, but the superior ones somehow manage to land themselves in top positions. Where have their conscience disappeared to? Corruption is wide-spread and despite what pak lah said about ridding this country of corruption, it is still a problem. This is not an attack against our prime minister. But rather this is an attack against those who take bribes and give bribes. Don't they realize that what their doing will eventually affect the development of this country and that will in turn bring about our downfall. After that happens, where will we be? It's a vicious cycle yet they fail to see that. They fail to realize that it will cause them, or at least the future generations to suffer. What they do see is the personal gain that they're getting right now. If people were to stop for a second and reflect on the cause and effect of things, then perhaps they will opt for the greater good. Sedap sangat ka makan duit haram ni?
I apologize if this shout-out is sounding harsh, but I am all for the greater good. If only I had the money, I pray that my principles won't change and I will do what I can to help the less fortunate. Yes we all want to lead comfortable lives with a sense of financial security but that doesn't mean we should close our eyes to the pain and suffering of others.
Putting the less fortunate aside for a moment, what about the problems facing our kids today? Parents are getting busier with their careers, which causes these kids to have an abundant of free time, allowing them to wonder around, looking for things to do. If they end up doing good then fine. But what about those who unfortunately end up choosing the wrong path? Why can't we have centres for kids to go to after school? I know there is no way to help everyone, but minimizing the amount of those who end up becoming mat rempits or prostitutes is a good start, don't you think? These big corporate tycoons have a lot of money to burn, so why can't they spare some to build a teen centre? If all of the big companies were to contribute the sum of at least RM100,000 each, imagine what that amount can do for these teenagers... We could go around recruiting teenagers, encourage them to come to these centres and spend quality time, honing skills, get tutoring for school work, or helping others. It doesn't sound like too far-fetched an idea, does it? Just a little something to ensure that they have a better future.
At the end of the day, it all boils to down to what we are willing to do. If we want to stop corruption, we can. But do we have the will-power to do it? Ask yourselves this, mr government and mr corporate hot-shots, Do I want my children to live in a world where evil triumphs over good? Do I want my children to become a mat rempit? Do I want my children to engage in the same corruption practices that I am dabbling in? Do I want my children to live in a world where money speaks louder than love?
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