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A speech that deserves to be read and heard. Good on ya, Guan Eng ....now we can be proud to be Malaysians!  Speech by our current Chief Minister of Penang in Singapore:  Changing Penang in a Changing World: Transforming Penang   Ladies and gentlemen thank you very much for inviting me here to speak. I come here as the Chief Minister of Penang, one of four states led by Pakatan Rakyat or the People’s Pact, the opposition coalition in Malaysia . I am from the Democratic Action Party, one of three coalition partners. I am extremely proud to be given the opportunity to govern the beautiful vibrant state of Penang and delighted to have the opportunity to speak to you. I hope by the end of my remarks you will consider coming to visit and invest in Penang , as it continues to be an attractive location for business and pleasure alike. It is wonderful to be in Singapore . We have so much in common; shared history and people. Our bonds are deeply intertwined, culturally, polit...

It is now the third day after the 9th July 2011 Bersih 2.0 rallies around the world. No doubt the Bersih 2.0 rally in Kuala Lumpur will go down as an historical event showing Malaysians fighting for their rights to be heard. Frankly, I have never been much interested in politics. But I do know that I want a better Malaysia for Malaysians, for my Malay, Chinese, Indian and minority races friends in Malaysia. Which citizen wouldn't want what is best for their country, be it any countries? So, what happens now? Having not being able to attend the rally in Kuala Lumpur, I have been reading the follow-ups on the news (both local and international coverage) in the net, FB, Twitter, and watched dozens of video coverages on You Tube.  Most interesting were the accounts of the people who were there, their stories and their video footages. It was moving and touching and certainly makes one ponder the importance of fighting for what one truly believes in. There was only one real ne...

What is BERSIH?  Bersih is a Malay word which means "clean"; and it is also a coalition of Malaysian opposition political parties and NGO's with the stated aim of reforming the electoral process in Malaysia. The BERSIH party has an agenda for Malaysia and the rakyat of Malaysia, and I feel compelled to create and spread the awareness of BERSIH. The 8 demands for the BERSIH 2.0 rally are 1. Clean the Electoral 2. Reform the Postal Ballot 3. Use indelible ink 4. Minimum 21 days Campaign Period 5. Free and fair access to the Media 6. Strengthen Public Institution 7. Stop corruption 8. Stop dirty politics The first BERSIH rally was held in Kuala Lumpur November 2007, and this  is what the Information Minister of Malaysia had to say about it at that time. The  BERSIH 2.0 campaign  went out in full force with support from all around the world, yesterday on 9th July 2011. It was not only Malaysians in Malaysia who participated in the...

The Vital Meridian System Chi energy flows throughout our body  through a network of meridians and points. The twelve main vital meridian points are the heart, lungs, liver, kidney,  spleen , stomach, pericardum , small intestines, large intestines, urinary bladder, gall bladder and triple warmer ( san jiao ). It is important to ensure that our vital meridian system is flowing smoothly in our body and that there is no blockage. The v ital meridian system has two basic functions. The first is to circulate and distribute energy to the various organs and throughout the entire body system. The second function sets to trigger a warning when the chi related to any unhealthy organ is blocked or injured.  The chi may be disrupted and blocked due to emotional, physical or physiological stress or trauma. Mr Hongchi Xiao is the master who is projected in the video in the Spen Conference by Home Planet Network Production in 2010. Anne speaks to him about his method of stretching...

How many of us are struggling to make ends meet in Malaysia with the increasing high cost of daily essentials? How is the main government assisting its rakyat in terms of coping? Is the reigning government spending our taxpayer's money wisely? Reading an article on surviving the Coming Hard Times in Malaysia, by Stanley Koh , ex-Head of Research Unit in MCA, I thought it would be worth his opinion on my blog. Please read further for the future of Malaysia: Surviving the Coming Hard Times! By Stanley Koh It turns out that the government you voted in will not hold your hand to see you through hard times. Instead, it will make sure to add to your suffering because that is the easiest way it can avoid going bankrupt. Barisan Nasional has apparently decided that the time has come to remove or cut subsidies — the kind of subsidies that poor people depend on, not the kind enjoyed by big corporations and monopolistic suppliers of utilities and infrastructural support. So what is the ...

I am very happy for what Lim Guan Eng has done for Penang, even though I do not know him personally nor do I come from Penang. He is one of the few politicians in Malaysia who has walked his talks and he should be very proud of what he has achieved. I see him as a humble and honest politician and I really hope he will remain this way, showing the path for all other politicians to follow. So therefore, I think his speech deserves a page in my blog, and I hope all Malaysians will open their eyes and make the right decision when it comes to our country and the welfare of all Malaysians :) Speech by Lim Guan Eng whilst campaigning for the PAS candidate in the Tenang By-Election on Tuesday, 25 th January 2011 at 8 pm:   The 4 PR states of Penang, Selangor, Kedah and Kelantan have beaten the other 10 BN states by attracting RM25 billion in investments comprising 53% of Malaysia's total investments of RM47.2 billion in 2010. For the first time in history, Penang is now the new champ...

Have you ever suffered from diarrhoea? Then, you would know the pain and discomfort that comes with it, and sometimes medication seems slow or not to work at all, and most GPs would advice you to increase your water intake to stay rehydrated.  In a study of diarrhoea and childhood growth , diarrhoea leads to malnutrition, which is the major causes for impaired growth, high incidence of diseases, and even death.  Professor Wong Hock Boon, a leading paediatrician in Singapore who passed away on 28th December 2008, wrote about it in the medical journal The Lancet in 1981 ( Vol 318 No.8237 pp 102-103).  If you suffer from diarrhoea, use this recipe to stop it the natural way. It has been proven and is safe! THE RICE-WATER RECIPE   T ake a handful of rice and boil it in a large saucepan with lots of water (three or four large glasses). Cool that and drink the water.  It is safe to drink as much as you desire until the diarrhoea symptoms disappears and you ...

Got this from another friend and I do believe it is worth sharing as this drink is inexpensive and healthy. At the very least, all these three items are rich in fiber and antioxidants and believe to have anti-carcinogen properties. Carrot will help to improve our eyesights as well and apples are excellent detoxifier, and being rich in fiber, may assist in digestion.  NOTE: Apple seeds are toxic if taken excessively, so do remove the pips before you juice.  Miracle Drink : Carrot, Beet Root and Apple     This MIRACLE DRINK has been circulating for a long time long ago. It is worth your while to take note. There is a celebrity Mr. Seto who swears by it. He wants to make it public to draw the attention of people who have cancers. This is a drink that can protect bad cells forming in your body or it will restrain its growth! Mr. Seto had lung cancer. He was recommended to take this drink by a famous Herbalist from China. He has taken this drink diligently for 3 mo...