PoAM 2011- "From Discord to Harmony"

In the early days after independence of Persekutuan Tanah Melayu in 1957, the formation of Malaysia in 1963. This nation was seen as a model nation for other developing countries. Blessed with an abundance natural resources, endowed with an educational system noted for academic excellence and avid sportsmanship, we made rapid economic and social progress.

However, along the way our democratic system with good governance began to deteriorate into an increasingly authoritarian regime. Not surprisingly, this has led to increasing political turmoil and public insecurity as well as deteriorating inter-ethnic relations.

The dynamism of Malaysia as a nation-state has been severely impeded by pernicious issues: rampant social injustice, rabid communal polarization, denial of ethnic and cultural diversity. Most damaging of all, the foundation of democracy and civil liberties as enshrined in our Constitution have been systematically undermined.

The independence of judiciary has been compromised through the circumvention of laws to serve the powers that be. The unsustainable exploitation of our rich natural habitat, the denial of the rights of our indigenous people demand our immediate attention. It is timely, appropriate and critical that we review the very fundamentals on which our nation was founded. All Malaysians need to be reminded of their duty, to preserve and to cherish at all times, the dynamism and sanctity of our blessed nationhood.

PoAM (Plan of Action for Malaysia) is a coalition of NGOs, united and committed to the goal of addressing the critical issues and challenges facing 21st century Malaysia. To remind Malaysians of the country's unique history, diversity. All Malaysians ought to take ownership, to realize the full potential of the country as a bountiful and blessed nation.

(source: PoAM)

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Stopping Lynas is deem as a movement towards the celebration of human spirit, in expressing our constitutional rights as rightful citizen of a nation moving forward onto the ideal of an inclusive nation that is founded on justice, fairness and peace.


Malaysians, it is time for you to stand up, speak up,
you're ought to take ownership
 together, we build a better Malaysia. 

STOP LYNAS! PEOPLE! 

Regards,
JW

Dine in Huck's Cafe

If you're looking for foods without MSG or frozen. Now, we're talking! Dine-in home ambience, cosy & comfy! Chef Huck Seng had taken authentic home cooking to a whole new level of professionalism.

Organic home cooking! Wholesome goodness foods!
Scrumptious meal, relaxed environment, and amazingly courteous staffs! We had a really great time!

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Huck's Cafe
22, Jalan Abdullah, Off Jalan Bangsar,
59000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

RSVP. 03-2282 2126 (after 4pm)
SMS. 012-604 8719
EMAIL. huckseng@kingfisher.com.my
FB. Private Message Huck Seng


Regards,
JW

Vanishing Wet Market

Especially the youngs, wet markets seem to be facing a bleak future. The haggling of prices, the fishy smell, the slippery wet floor, the jostling crowds, the littered floor of vegetables, all these comprised a wet market. a conventional wet market. It is the heart of heartland, the naked crude culture, irreplaceable and timeless.

Air-conditioned hyper-stores have staggeringly overwhelm wet markets, for its hygiene, comfort, and air-condition! The vanishing wet market means we would be losing something dear to our identity. We are raising a generation further adrift from their roots!!! Such onslaughts of hyper-store, is putting our cultural identity at risk.

The luring of power, prestige and wealth is casting off the young's from their roots.

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Cultural identity is such crucial affair
it is not myths of the past or ruins in the jungle
it is something worth respect and protect.


Regards,
JW

Confessions of a Solo Traveller

Whenever people heard i travel alone,  they often told me, "i could never do that.", "i can't do it alone." or "wow."

Well, i most certainly did not toddle my way out to the unknown world! In fact, my first semi-solo travel trip came at 11, when i was on my way down south meet up with my uncle! Another runaway at 16, i skipped school, hopped on a bus, went 300km away from home, and told my mum i slept over at friend's place. My first real dip into the solo travel pool came in when i was 23, i went Krabi, Thailand. It was perfect for me at that time, i really needed a break, peacefully alone. Sometimes, i hung out with other solo travellers; sometimes, i explored on my own. Sure, i got lost, it was intimidating at first, i backtrack, ask for direction and realize 'twasn't a big deal. 'TWAS NEVER A BIG DEAL!!!


Immediately, i found myself with courage going to other places alone, each single trip works wonders, i am brimming with self-confidence and personal growth. i am more capable than i'd ever doubted. The preconception of solo travel is something happened when we who don't have anyone to go with, who without friends. but i'd gotten so much comfortable with travelling alone! i have more time to eat, walk and take pictures.

i don't always enjoy staying dorm, sometimes, i want privacy. 
that when i would allocate some extra money to spare on accommodation for the last  2 days of any trip, nothing luxury but something in between, as long as it's comfortable and not too pricey.

i love coffee. i love books. i love music.
l would never travel without a book. Often i found myself venture into places, not only to experience the raw cultures, but to look for a comfortable coffee shop, come back the next day with books and music.

i love walking.
i walk. until i can't walk any further, with that pair of New Balance.

i hate beer. 
but often i drink when travelling alone. it makes me look more sober and outcast, i love it that way. 

i am not rich. stop saying that!
i need months to save, funding for my travel expenses. i save, then i spend, the cycle goes on, and i don't have much savings. also, i am lucky to have a job that lets me to take extended leave to travel.

i am introvert, but i like talking to other travellers. 
they might be strangers, but talking to them wasn't like any small talk. it subjects to their travel adventures, thoughts, something out of the box, as culturally differs.

i tell people i am a student.
i don't know why i say that, it seems the word student kills any conversation that might jack up my work stress while i'm travelling.

i don't call home. 
i know, this is something i'm ought to start doing. many times, i tell my family about my trip 1 day before my flight. still, such is a life of a single who lives alone.

i hate checking-in luggage.
i always travel with a 38L travelling bag and a camera belt pouch. it makes me look cool when i don't have to wait for my luggage at the conveyor belt. also, i get to skip pass all the waitings at customs.

i named my Deuter bag, Camera and iPod.
Denver, Kimber and Ally.



These are my confessions, i am not recommending anyone to follow my example. If you've been wanting to try travelling alone, i encourage you to try it at least once.


Alone i wander in the waste of rashes,
like one whom his heart pounds with anxiety,
only the world is my book, guiding my way of seeing things.


Regards,
JW