The Spirit of Christmas 2011 arrives...

The year of 2011 started with much pain, horror and sorrow. It's time that the Christmas Spirit to arrive, filling each heart again with hope, hope for a perfect love descending from the Heavens as in the First Christmas.

~Joshua

Malaysian police ethics

I was caught by the police for overtaking a vehicle along a double line lane.

Here's how it begins. Three cars (mine was the second) were trailing behind a lorry that is going at the speed of 60 km/h on a 80 km/h road. Perhaps all the three cars were impatient including myself. So we decided to overtake the lorry, simultaneously one car after another.

All three cars were caught red handed after the overtaking by two policemen in front. All three cars were stopped aside, suprisingly only me (the driver of the second car) was asked to get down from the car and proceed to another police who was waiting by the police car. The cars in front and behind me had children (presumbly family) in them.

So the police asked for my identification, so I gave both my driving license and identity card. So the conversation began:

Police: Can I have your Identity card?

Joshua: Yes. [Gave both my driving licence and IC]

Police: I'm going to give you a ticket for overtaking on a double line lane, do you want the ticket?

Joshua: I have break the law, what else can I do?

Police: The ticket is going to cost you RM 600.

Joshua: That much???!!! That's impossible, according to the law its only RM 300 maximum.

Police: This is OPS SIKAP (Referring to the special traffic police operation for the holiday season)

Joshua: That's not right, I didn't hear from anywhere that they raised the compound/ ticket.

Police (2): [The one who stop me and dealed with the other two drivers who were in their cars]

Police (2): Why did you overtake?

Joshua: The car behind me were following very closely.

Police (2): But you shouldn't.

Joshua: Yes, I break the law.

Police: So do you want a ticket?

Joshua: What else can I do, I have broken the law.

Joshua: [ Police 2 was walking back to the other drivers returning their licence] Did the other two drivers get a ticket else well? How come I am the only one getting a ticket while not the other two?

Police: [Panicked abit] if you dont want a ticket is fine.

Police (2): [ Walked back towards the first police officer and me by the police car]

Joshua: I broke the law, so did they? So why wasn't they given a ticket as well?

Police: [couldn't answer me while trying to return my identity card and driving licence]

Police (2): We didnt gave them a ticket and we're not going to give you one either.

Joshua: [I took out my mobile and start recording down the car registration number of the other two vehicles who are leaving now, while the police looked panicked abit]

Police: We're not giving you a ticket, we didn't asked you to sign anything right.

Joshua: Really, you can do that? but I break the law.

Police: We can let you off with a warning.

Joshua: Thank you sir [Walked back to my car and drove away]

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So, the moral of the story? If you break the law, bear with the consequences and deal with it. There's no need to break another law (corruption) to get away. Corrupt practices are so rampant these days, everyone in Malaysia knows it and a majority of them will get away by paying RM50 -RM 100 to the officer to get away from a summom/ticket (RM 300).

And so I was let off with a verbal warning for a traffic offence which I admitted. Three cars committed the offence and I'm the one who is given a ticket? Where is justice? If the police decide to give me a ticket still without giving the other two drivers. It will not be easy for the police when I file a COMPLAINT!

Perhaps, I should thank the other two drivers, if wasn't for them and I commited the offence alone. I will have to pay a RM300 ticket now...haha.

If we don't want a CORRUPT GOVERNMENT, we must not be CORRUPT CITIZEN or offer even a single cent of bribe as well!

Joshua

Selamat Hari Raya and Happy Merdeka!

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Happy Merdeka to all muslims and Malaysians.

It has been quite a while since I last posted. Life has been somehow interesting and boring at times but the purpose of this blog is to "Speak up".

So, it's time to work hard, save the money and visit and spend time with people who matter the most to me in life.

Have a great holiday.

Malaysia needs greater independence from oppression, injustice, corruption!

Joshua

Malaysia: Police must bear full responsibility!

The Malaysian government led by Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak and the police must bear full responsibility of the death of its citizen, hand-cuffed by police and denied its fundamental right as a living being who required immediate medical assistance (Video began at 8 minit 48 seconds). The failure for the government and the police to bear responsibility will result in an immediate of loss of the government's moral authority and credibility to continue to rule the nation.

Those who watch this video, whether you're a supporter of the government or not which does not touch your heart and pierce your soul, I will pray to God Almighty to open your eyes and ears to the truth.

May God bless the soul of this freedom fighter and all the brave men and women, including people that I know personally.

Joshua

BERSIH 2.0 July 9th 2011

9th July 2011, Kuala Lumpur. Despite a widespread pre-event arrest, declaration of illegal organization, T-shirts...etc. Roadblocks, police check-points turning Kuala Lumpur into a Police-City Fotress, thousands of peaceful supporters of BERSIH 2.0 (A coalition for free and fair elections) managed to slip into the city demanding free election for all!

While the ruling coalition together with the police and media continue to downplay the rally, the fact is that many will remember the day, a day which also commemorated by Malaysians from all over the world, whether in Melbourne (Australia), Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei (Taiwan), Seoul (South Korea), London (UK), San Francisco, New York, Portland (US).

The oppressive crackdown mounting to failure to safeguard the right of peaceful assembly and fair election enshrined under the Federal Constituition will shed a bad light of the ruling coalition Barisan Nasional (BN) in the eyes of the people, the silent majority.

The country has never been so divided lately but 9th July 2011 has been a successful day uniting Malaysians from all walks of lives, all over the world demanding freedom and democracy. Instituitions like the Election Commission and the police have shown to be nothing more than puppets ensuring no voice opposing the BN goverment can be heard among ordinary Malaysians.

One fatality has been reported due to suffocation from tear gas during a struggle with the police. The ruling coalition, police and Election Commission of Malaysia must bear full responsibility of the death and failure to uphold the Constituition and failure to take heed of the Constituitional Monarch's advice. The ruling coalition's popularity is in serious risk of descending into the popularity of the fallen Middle East governments like Egypt and Libya.

A brave and courageous for many Malaysians! Bravo! Long live the people! Long live the King!

Hidup Rakyat! Daulat Tuanku!

May God continue to hear our prayers for freedom and justice.

Muslim extremist in Malaysia threatens to wage war against minority christians of the nation

Muslim extremist in Malaysia threatens to wage holy war/ jihad or crusade against minority christians of the nation...

It is sad that it has been more than 48 hours now since this extremist MP threatens violence against minority christians of the nation...and yet the authority fails to act against this threat of violence...

His threat is based on an unfounded piece article or two.

Meanwhile, Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng calls for prayers for peace in the nation.

There's nothing much ordinary citizens like myself can do except to speak up for truth, justice, peace, hope and love and to pray.

God bless us all.

Joshua

Protect and defend Christians’ right to use the Alkitab — The Christian Federation of Malaysia

It seemed outdated but the issue has not been resolved and still relevant.

Joshua

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MARCH 30, 2011 — We are grateful to Almighty God for bringing together Christian leaders from across churches in Semenanjung, Sabah and Sarawak to address the current controversy surrounding the impounding of Bahasa Malaysia Bibles, the Alkitab, at Port Klang and Kuching. This decision weighs heavily on us because of the implications not only for Christians but for all Malaysians.

We are united in our reaffirmation of the freedom of religion and worship. Therefore, our position is that there should be no restrictions, proscriptions or prohibitions whatsoever on the bible or the use of the language of our choice in the practice of our religion, as it was in the days before and after the formation of Malaysia.

Christians, like any other Malaysian, are not demanding for anything beyond our constitutional and fundamental human rights as enshrined in Article 11(1) of the Federal Constitution and Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The current controversy surrounding the Alkitab is just one of many issues that concerns Christians. There has been a systematic and progressive pushing back of the public space to practise, to profess and to express our faith. For example, the wearing and displaying of crosses and other religious symbols, the use of religious words and the construction of places of worship have been restricted.

When Christians express this concern, we do so not just for ourselves but on behalf of all Malaysians. Our faith forms a critical component of our identity as Malaysians in nation-building as enshrined in the first pillar of our nation’s Rukunegara: Belief in God.

As regards the offer made by the government on 22 March 2011, we respectfully state that this does not address the substantive issues. In point of fact, our previous offer made in 2005 to use the term “A Christian Publication” was only honoured in respect of one shipment of the Alkitab. Subsequent shipments were similarly held up and subjected to further arbitrary conditions for release.

In order to move forward, we call on the Government to commit itself once and for all to remove every impediment, whether legal or administrative, to the importation, publication, distribution and use of the Alkitab and indeed to protect and defend our right to use the Alkitab.

This includes revoking all orders made under the Internal Security Act 1960, which have declared the Alkitab as a threat to national security. Neither can the Alkitab be considered a threat to public order under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984. We categorically reject the characterisation of our Holy Scriptures in this manner.

Instead, we see our Holy Scriptures as providing enlightenment and direction. In the words of the psalmist, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105). In the New Testament is stated the teaching that we hold dear and true: “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (II Timothy 3:16)

We remain committed to work with the Government for a viable and long- term solution where the detailed processes and procedures are made clear and unequivocal and so long as our fundamental liberties as enshrined in the Federal Constitution are not infringed.
As for the copies of the Alkitab that have been impounded and desecrated, we reiterate our position that the action of the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) in stamping the bibles amounts to an act of defacement, disrespect and treating with disdain the holy book of the Christians.

Given the unfortunate experience of KDN’s tendency of taking arbitrary action without consulting affected parties or respecting the religious sensitivities of the Christian community, any decision to collect copies of the Alkitab which have been stamped and serialised would be with a view to prevent the possibility of further arbitrary acts of desecration, disrespect or destruction being committed against the Holy Scripture of the Christians by KDN and its officers.

We have left it to the two importers to decide whether or not to collect the Alkitab, based on their different specific circumstances and level of trust in the authorities and the processes in their local context.

Nevertheless, no matter what their decision is, we remain united in our common stand to uphold the principle of freedom of religion which includes the free availability without hindrance or obstacle of the Alkitab and all sacred scriptures in Malaysia.
We continue to call on all peace-loving Malaysians to pray for a dignified resolution to these critical issues in the life of our nation.

Dated this day 30th March 2011

Bishop Ng Moon Hing
Chairman and the Executive Committee
The Christian Federation of Malaysia