[Malay] Parliamentary Debate: Nurul Izzah Anwar VS Raja Nong Chik on interest rate on the poor

The video is in Malay language as the debate took place in the 12th Parliamentary session between then Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah Anwar (Pakatan Rakyat) and then Minister/ Senator Raja Nong Chik (Barisan Nasional).

Both politicians will square off in the Lembah Pantai Parliamentary Constituency of Kuala Lumpur in the 5th May 2013, 13th General Elections.

Let judge for ourselves on the professionalism on each candidate based on their track record. Nurrul Izzah Anwar asked the minister if he could agree on reducing the interest rate of 6.5% paid by the poor on housing loan on which Raja Nong Chik replied reducing the interest rate of 6.5% to 2.5% made up only a difference of RM 80 (Which he believed no made no significant difference) but RM 80 does mean something to the poor.

As citizens and voters we must be well informed of the candidates and coalition aspirations and track records, never rely only on one sources of information, especially when the source is controlled by a political party.

Bullying...

Recently, radio channels in Malaysia are broadcasting awareness messages against bullying and it caught my attention when one radio announcer mentioned that although bullying makes the bullied person stronger and more courages over the years, but the pain can still be felt...

I believe it is true, thinking back of the bad experiences being an alopecian back in high/secondary school, being the only guy with freak bald patches all over the scalp...

Will need make some time and do some research on the topic of "bullying". Research into the minds of a bully and the bullied...

God bless us all.

God makes us for a reason and nothing is in vain, we were made for so much more because there's a place for us...:)

Joshua

p/s: visit my other blog There's a place for us... or simply watch the youtube below and read the lyrics...

The lyrics of the song performed by Carrie Underwood- There's a place for us



There's a place out there for us

More than just a prayer or anything you've ever dreamed of

So when you feel like giving up, 'cause you don't fit in down here

Fear is crashing in, close your eyes and take my hand, yeah

We can be the kings and queens of anything if we believe

It's written in the stars that shine above

A world where you and I belong where, faith and love will keep us strong

Exactly who we are is just enough

There's a place for us

There's a place for us

When the water meets the sky

Where your heart is free and hope comes back to life

When these broken hands are whole again

We'll find what we've been waiting for, we were made for so much more

We can be the kings and queens of anything if we believe

It's written in the stars that shine above

A world where you and I belong, where faith and love will keep us strong

Exactly who we are is just enough

There's a place for us

There's a place for us

So hold on, hold on

There's a place for us

We can be the kings and queens of anything if we believe

It's written in the stars that shine above

A world where you and I belong, where faith and love will keep us strong

Exactly who we are is just enough

Exactly who we are is just enough

There's a place for us

Having a bad day?

Just a quick update to let those who read this blog that I'll be busy for the next couple of days...my latest post is posted on another blog "Having a bad day?" (Click here)

Hope you enjoy the post. God bless us everyone.

Joshua

God made everyone for a reason.

A blog adapted from Alopecia World (http://www.alopeciaworld.com/) posted by Alex "Did things change or am I just noticing them more?"

"I've had Alopecia for as long as I can remember. My entire life I've dealt with the stares and double takes, just like everyone else. For the most part, it didn't bother me...at all. I would brush it off and not take any notice to it anymore. Walking through the mall or anywhere else, I expected people to look, so I almost stopped realizing when this happened. Why then, is it starting to bother me all of a sudden? It doesn't make any sense.

Since I was little I've always gotten compliments. People constantly tell me how they wish they could be as confident as I am. Strong and confident. Am I strong? Confident? Does not caring what other people think make me confident? Or does it just help me mask the reality of living with a disease that is not "acceptable" (for lack of a better word) in today's superficial world? I don't know anymore.

And who do I talk to? Of course I have everyone on this website and people that I've met at the conventions over the years, but words just don't seem to cut it anymore. What is there to do? I have beautiful wigs, but that's not me. I don't feel like I should hide who I am to please other people. Then what is it?

Maybe it has nothing to do with Alopecia. Maybe it's just me. Maybe I'm depressed and don't know why. Maybe this is my scapegoat. Again, why? I have a great life: family, friends (I think), a home, clothes, food. I have more than some people unfortunately can only dream about. What am I missing that is making me feel so miserable lately?

Music is my therapy. I just sit and listen. I think about the words and how I can relate or not relate. As I was writing this I had my iTunes on shuffle (I cannot even think without some background music.). "Lucky" by Britney Spears just came on, and I think that is pretty much how I feel right now. "She's so lucky, she's a star, but she cry, cry, cries in her lonely heart thinking, if there's nothing missing in my life, then why do these tears come at night?" This pretty much sums up everything I'm feeling right now. "

My reply to Alex is:

"Hi Alex,

I might have too much to say again. Nope, reading your blog has not bored me to death, how could it be if one of my alopecian friends needed a pair of listening ears?

I agree that the society has placed too much on superficial look than it actually worths, and it doesn't mean that when most part of the society is wrong, we should also adhere to the value.

If there is people judging us by how we look or what we have or not have physically, then I feel sorry for them. As I have said in my earlier reply to another post, the works and values of people who hold on in their life will stand the test of time, for they will be remembered for decades, centuries because of their works and inspirations. I couldn't think of one person who is remembered for centuries to come because of their physical attractiveness. Even the prettiest girls and handsomest boys cannot escape the reality of aging and eventually meets death.

Let me set you a story, tulips and roses are planted in city gardens where many people can adore. They bloom into glorious beauty and colour under the breath of spring. People in the city and by the road, would stop by, complimenting the flowers and take pictures of the flowers...etc...but soon enough they fade away and be forgotten.

However, the fruit trees are different. For example, the apple trees, they are not planted in city streets where many people can come and adore, a fruit tree may look like an ordinary tree where people does not appreciate, but when it blooms and bear fruit...the apple tree is the most beautiful of all...and it does not stop just there, the fruits supply nutrients and become food that feed the hunger and provide to the poor, countless people benefit from it.

The society may not think that alopecians are beautiful, we may not be the jewel of city, we may not be "attractive" to a big part of the society. But do not be disheartened and discouraged because I am sure then, when the time comes...you'll realize you're better than many "superficial" people out there.

Talking about Britney Spears, she had all the she has or a person could ever ask for, famous, rich, pretty, a partner, a family but yet it all meant nothing to her because of her poor choices.

At the end of the day, it is the choices we make in life will change everything and not whether we have alopecia or not.

Joshua "

God made everyone for a reason, and everyone is important! Remember that! If you're not a beautiful tulip, you might very well be a blossoming fruit tree!

Joshua