Saturday, February 28, 2009
USAH SESALI PERISTIWA LALU
Dalam melayari bahtera hidup ini, kadang kala peristiwa menyayat hati sering menghantui kita. kegagalan dalam bercinta, terkandas dalam peperiksaan, kehilangan orang yang tercinta, adalah sebahagian contoh yang menghilangkan semangat, menggaburkan azam dan harapan, merasa keperitan jiwa yang tidak terhingga. Setiap kali kita mengenangkannya, sudah pasti kita akan mengalirkan air mata, merasa sayu dan hilang punca.
Bersabarlah dan marilah kita merenung sejenak dan menganalisa fakta ini: perisitiwa yang berlalu tetap berlalu. Yang hilang tetap hilang. Yang gagal tetap gagal. Usahlah kita menghabiskan masa kita yang bernilai ini menyesali sunnah kehidupan. Ini semuanya ujian Allah S.W.T. Marilah kita guna masa kini untuk kita meredhakan apa yang berlaku dan bermuhasabah diri. Kuatkan azam, atur strategi berasaskan kekuatan yang kita miliki untuk berjaya dan berbahagia dimasa hadapan.
Allah S.W.T. telah berfirman:
"Tidak ada suatu pun kesusahan (atau musibah) yang menimpa (seseorang) melainkan dengan izin Allah. Sesiapa yang beriman kepada Allah, Allah akan memberi hidayah kepada hatinya (lalu menerima apa yang telah berlaku itu dengan tenang dan sabar). (Ingatlah) Allah Maha Mengetahui akan tiap-tiap sesuatu." (Al Taghabun:11)
Renungilah:
Usah sesali peristiwa lalu
Usah risau masa akan datang
Gunakan sepenuhnya masa kini
untuk mencari keredhaan Ilahi.
PERAK PACC SUMMONS ZAMBRY, NIZAR
The committee will also investigate the validity of the awarding of the status of excos to Zambry’s three advisors and one information chief.- The Star Online
Writer's point of view: Perak political scenario is becoming ugly. Instead of concentrating on developing the state and insulating the state from impact of recession, they are now wasting their time on 'fire fighting'. What a pity to people of Perak.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
OBAMA'S SPEECH PRAISED
Obama "sounded confident -- promising that the nation will rebuild and 'emerge stronger than before' -- without minimizing the grave problems that must first be surmounted," a New York Times editorial said.
President Barack Obama's debut speech to Congress was praised by leading US news media. They describing it as confident and setting a reassuring tone as he addressed a battered nation.
His address dominated front pages big and small with banner headlines ranging from "We Will Recover" to "We Hope He's Right."
The Washington Post, noted that Obama was "striking an optimistic tone that has been absent from his speeches in recent weeks."
The Wall Street Journal said the president "tried to put a hard stop to what he portrayed as a ruinous decade and to assure listeners that with shared sacrifice and a new sense of responsibility, Americans can emerge stronger than ever."
"Not since Franklin Roosevelt delivered his first fireside chat, eight days into his presidency, have Americans been more hungry -- and more desperate -- for economic leadership. And not since FDR has there been an economic agenda as bold or ambitious, or as likely to reshape American capitalism."
Obama "doesn't seem capable of bad speeches," added Post columnist Tom Shales.
"With his speech to Congress ... Obama tried to navigate shoals that have challenged other presidents serving during times of economic crisis: how to balance warnings of dire circumstances against the need to inspire confidence," read the main Los Angeles Times story.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
TURKISH PLANE CRASHED
"While landing in a normal fashion,
a situation such as an air pocket occurred
and the airplane went out of control and crashed.
Everything took place in a matter of 3-5 seconds.
We landed on a field,"
Tuncer Mutlucan was quoted by Anatolian Agency as telling broadcaster NTV.
A TURKISH Airlines plane crashed while coming in to land at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam yesterday, killing nine people and injuring 50 people, 25 of them seriously.
The Boeing 737-800, which had at least 135 people on board, broke into three pieces on impact in a field near the airport.
At an official media conference after the crash, authorities said nine people had died.
LATEST 1:35 GMT 26 Feb. 2009
Investigations are continuing into what caused a Turkish Airlines plane to crash at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, killing nine people and injuring 84.
The plane, en route from Istabul with 127 passengers and seven crew, crashed short of the runway on Wednesday.
Three of those killed were members of the crew. Dutch officials said most of the passengers on board were Turkish.
Relatives of some of those killed have arrived in Amsterdam on a special Turkish Airlines flight from Turkey.
Officials told reporters on Wednesday that they did not yet know what had caused the plane to crash on landing.
The flight data and voice recorders from the aircraft have been found and are being sent for expert analysis.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft came down at 1031 local time (0931 GMT), several hundred yards (metres) short of the runway, about three hours after it left Istanbul's Ataturk Airport.
In a news conference on Wednesday, a Dutch health official said six of those injured were in a critical condition.
She said another 25 passengers were severely wounded and 24 more had suffered light injuries. They were being treated at 11 hospitals in the area.
The Turkish transport ministry said the flight carried 78 Turkish nationals and 56 people of other nationalities _ BBC.co.ukMB TO DECIDE ON ELIZABETH WONG: SULTAN SELANGOR
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor will leave it to Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim to decide the fate of his exco member Elizabeth Wong.
The full press statement by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, over the controversy involving Bukit Lanjan state assemblyman Elizabeth Wong, issued by his private secretary, Datuk Mohamad Munir Bani:
“I am pleased to inform that Yang Amat Berhormat Tan Sri Dato’ Abdul Khalid Bin Ibrahim, the Dato’ Mentri Besar Selangor has sought an audience with His Royal Highness, The Sultan of Selangor, on Wednesday, 25th February 2009 and duly informed His Royal Highness on the political development and the issue which involved Yang Berhormat Elizabeth Wong Keat Ping, the Selangor State Assemblyman for Bukit Lanjan who is also the State Selangor Exco Member.
His Royal Highness, The Sultan of Selangor, has commanded me to inform that His Royal Highness could not offer any guidance or advice to the Yang Berhormat Dato’ Menteri Besar of Selangor in the matter related to the issue of Yang Berhormat Elizabeth Wong Keat Ping as it was still under police investigation and it involved her political position. It is His Royal Highness’ stance as the Sultan of Selangor to be above politics.
His Royal Highness believes that whatever decision that is going to be made by the Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Mentri Besar of Selangor will made with accurateness, fair and with wisdom by taking into consideration the interest of the Rakyat in particular and the State of Selangor generally. His Royal Highness is upset and worried as of late the intrusion of someone’s privacy and private rights was being used to destroy one’s dignity and reputation. It is a sad thing as one’s life and private rights were being made public and subject to public scrutiny by publicising in the mass media.
To Yang Berhormat Elizabeth Wong, His Royal Highness felt sad and sympathised with her as to the unfortunate event she had suffered and hoped that Yang Berhormat Elizabeth Wong will remain calm and be patient in continuing with her life henceforth.”
Dato’ Haji Mohamad Munir bin Bani Dato’ Lela Bakti Private Secretary to His Royal Highness The Sultan Of Selangor
“We thank the Sultan for believing in us to make the decision regarding Wong.“The state government will abide by the Sultan’s wishes by making a fair decision while at the same time taking into consideration the best interest of the people and the state,”MB Selangor Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim said.
Khalid said the state government was also thankful for the Sultan’s opinion regarding the intrusion of an individual’s privacy.
Khalid Ibrahim also said Wong’s leave would be extended.
He said this was done pending police investigations and any decision would only be made after the investigations had been concluded. - The Star Online
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
SYUKURI NIKMAT ALLAH
Setiap insan perlu bersyukur kepada maha pencipta iaitu Allah SWT yang telah menjadikannya sebaik-baik ciptaan dan melantiknya sebagai khalifah di bumi ini. Disamping ciptaan yang terbaik, insan juga telah diberi nikmat yang tiada terhitung bagi membolehkan ianya memakmurkan bumi ini.Nikmat-nikmat ini meliputi:
1) Hidayah Allah.
Allah telah menganugerahkan islam kepada insan sebagai Addin iaitu cara hidup dengan misi : Bertakwa kepada Allah SWT dan visi: kebahagiaan di dunia dan di akhirat.
2) Keluarga, Harta dan Kemuliaan.
Nikmat berkeluarga, berharta dan dimuliakan oleh masyarakat adalah anugerah Allah yang sungguh indah dan perlu disyukuri. Namun usah anda berduka kerana sekian lama anda belum mempunyai keluarga atau anak atau hutang banyak atau dipandang rendah oleh masyarakat. Anda harus redha dengan apa yang telah dikurniakan oleh Allah kepada kita. Kemudian kita bermuhasabah dan mencari jalan unyuk mengatasi masalah yang anda hadapi. Allah berfirman:
"Sekiranya kamu bersyukur, akan Ku tambahi nikmati Ku kepadamu dan jika kamu mengingkari nikmat Ku, sesungguhnya azab Ku amatlah pedih" (Ibrahim: 7 )
3) Jasmani
Nikmat Jasmani yang meliputi badan yang sihat dan umur yang panjang dapat dinikmati sepenuhnya dengan adanya harta dan keluarga yang mulia.
4) Akal
Nikmat Akal akan dapat dinikmati sepenuhnya dengan adanya jasmani yang sihat dan menjauhi yang haram, subahat dan maksiat.
5) Kebahagiaan di Akhirat
Kebahagiaan di akhirat adalah kebahagiaan abadi. Nikmat ini dapat dinikmati dengan pertolongan Allah SWT dan nikmat Akal.
Monday, February 23, 2009
NIZAR VS ZAMBRY: JUDGE TO DECIDE
Mohamad Ariff said he would need time to see if his decision would make the trial of the suit against present Mentri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abd Kadir a fairer one.
For further detail click here
PERAK SPEAKER QUESTIONED
“I have cooperated with the police and there was no problem during the questioning.I gave my statement because it is my responsibility to tell the police what is necessary,” said Perak Assembly Speaker V. Sivakumar
YB V. Sivakumar was questioned for over two hours by police here following reports lodged over his suspension of the current Barisan Nasional state government from entering the House.
Four policemen from the Commercial Crimes Investigation Department conducted the questioning at 3pm Monday at lawyer Chan Kok Keong’s office near here.
At about 5.30pm, Sivakumar emerged from the office accompanied by Chan, lawyer Anthony Augustin, and assemblymen Wong Kah Wong, A. Sivasubramaniam, Yee Seu Kai and Chan Ming Kai.
Although Sivakumar refused to relay further details to the media, he immediately released a press statement calling on the police to cease all investigations against any member of the assembly, including himself.
To date, a total of 19 police reports has been lodged against Sivakumar for suspending and barring Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Zambry Abd Kadir and his six-member executive council from attending assembly.
Investigations have been opened under Section 124/120B of the Penal Code.
The offence under Section 124, which involves compelling an elected representative to refrain from exercising his lawful powers, carries a maximum seven years’ jail with a fine upon conviction. - The Star Online
Sunday, February 22, 2009
NIZAR MOVED OUT OF OFFICAL RESIDENCE
He and his family packed into a Kia Carnival MPV to depart for a private home somewhere in Sungai Rokam here.
He said he expected to move out all his things by Friday when he would officially hand the keys to State Secretary Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Hashim._ The Star Online
'EXPECT TURMOIL IN NEXT ASSEMBLY': NIZAR
“We will table the motion of no confidence and then we will see who will get the majority.This has to be tested inside the state assembly,” said ex-MB of Perak Dato Seri Modammad Nizar
Ex-Mentri Besar of Perak Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin expects “turmoil” at the next the state legislative assembly sitting when Pakatan Rakyat moves its motion of no confidence against the state Barisan Nasional government at the assembly.
Nizar said he expected Barisan to have only 21 assemblymen against Pakatan’s 28 with the suspension of Mentri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, his six exco members and the “three frogs” ie, Behrang assemblyman Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi, Changkat Jering assemblyman Mohd Osman Mohd Jailu and Jelapang assemblyman Hee Yit Foong who quit Pakatan to become Barisan-friendly independents.
“He noted that state Assembly Speaker V. Sivakumar was seeking consent from the Sultan of Perak to convene a special assembly.
On Dr Zambry having declared that he and his six exco members would turn up for the next sitting, Nizar said: “They have been suspended by the Speaker.”
He reiterated that only the Speaker had the power to decide whom to suspend or expel from the House, and that his decision was final.
On accusations that the Speaker’s decision was biased, Nizar said: “As a Pakatan member and Tronoh assemblyman, obviously he will act based on truth and will decide what is fair and just."
He also asked Perakians to pray for Sivakumar’s safety following supposed threats made against the Speaker, who has come under increased security._ The Star Online
Friday, February 20, 2009
MB & EXCO TO ATTEND ASSEMBLY: PM
“What the Speaker has done is wrong. He cannot prevent these people from attending the State Assembly. I have spoken to Zambry about lodging a police report and he also shared the same idea. He told me that is what he intends to do,” said PM Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah has given a directive requesting Perak MB and his six Excos who have been suspended by the State Assembly Speaker to attend the State Legislative Assembly which will be held in next April.
"Zambry and his exco members were appointed by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah. The action taken by the Speaker V. Sivakumar to suspend them is regarded as not respecting, objecting and rejecting the Sultan’s decision." Prime Minister added.
The Prime Minister said the situation in the state was becoming not only worse, but ridiculous. He believed Zambry would also seek an audience with Sultan Azlan Shah to update the Perak Ruler on the situation.
Abdullah also acknowledged this was Pakatan Rakyat’s way of trying to topple the new government.
With seven leaders unable to attend the state assembly sitting, Barisan would have fewer members should there be a need for a vote.
With the suspension, Barisan Nasional will have 21+3 members - comprising 21 representatives and the three “Barisan friendly” Independents — while Pakatan has 27 representatives as the Speaker cannot cast a vote.
“I am sure what is happening in the state has some negative effect on the people and they are not happy with what is going on.
“When Pakatan won (in the last general election), we (Barisan) gave way to them to lead and administer the state. Now that the situation has changed with Barisan getting more support, then let us administer the state in peace,” he said.
Abdullah said there was neither a need to dissolve the state assembly and pave the way for an election nor was it necessary to call for a state of emergency as had happened in Kelantan in 1978 - The Star Online
Thursday, February 19, 2009
MB & EXCO SUSPENSION: A JOKE & A COMEDY
“I have decided that Dr Zambry is, with immediate effect, suspended and barred from attending State Assembly sessions for 18 months while the six exco members are barred for 12 months,” said Perak State Speaker.
Perak State Speaker
However,the suspension has been described as a joke and a mockery of the system.
Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said he and his exco members would take appropriate steps following the suspension order by V. Sivakumar.
He said the Committee of Special Privileges which suspended him was not allowed to make such decisions without referring the matter to the state assembly.
“The committee’s decision is in total disregard of the Sultan’s power in appointing the Mentri Besar and excos,” he said, adding that the committee’s actions were deemed sub judice as there was a court case pending at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on his appointment.
Dr Zambry also ticked off Sivakumar for lying that he (Dr Zambry) and his exco members failed to give satisfactory explanations to the committee during the inquiry yesterday afternoon.
State Industry, Investments, Entrepreneur Development, ICT, Tourism and Women Affairs Committee chairman Hamidah Osman laughed when she heard of her suspension through a text message. She found it humorous.She agreed that Sivakumar had no right to act outside the House and had disgraced it.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Abd Aziz described the move as a joke and a comedy.The Padang Rengas MP said Sivakumar had taken it upon himself to become a judge when he had no jurisdiction to do so at all. - The Star Online
NUDE PIX: BOYFRIEND WANTED
"We will call ADUN's boyfriend for us to record
his statement.We know who he is."said Selangor
Chief of Police Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar.
entering Elizabeth Wong's house - Sin Chew
Police wanted Elizabeth Wong's boyfriend to return from a neighbouring country to give a statement.
Police also has identified the gadget used to take her nude pictures while she was sleeping.
Meanwhile,Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim will have an audience with Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah next Wednesday to brief him on the matter and seek his guidance.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Wong’s boyfriend, who is a Muslim, can be charged for zina (unlawful intercourse) or khalwat (close proximity) in a Syariah Court if she confesses to the relationship.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has denied any Barisan Nasional involvement in the circulation of the photograph. He challenged Advisor to keadilan Rakyat Anwar Ibrahim to show proof of BN involvement if any.
Source:The Star Online and Utusan Malaysia Online
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
NUDE PHOTOS: POLICE TO RECORD STATEMENT FROM WONG'S BOYFRIEND
He said police had received two nude photographs, as well as a compact disc, of the 37-year-old politician from a Malay Mail journalist.
So far, police had recorded statements from two Malay Mail journalists and two other journalists from The Sun in connection with the case, he told reporters at a function here.
He said police were now monitoring websites which posted the pictures.
He advised those in possession of the politician's nude pictures to either destroy or hand them over to the police, adding that stern action would be taken against those found distributing the pictures.
Yesterday, Wong offered to resign as an assemblyman and also Selangor executive councillor over the case. - BERNAMA
It's amazing that YB Elizabeth Wong has taken full responsiblity of this ordeal. Nonetheless, PKR leadership should think hard before accepting her resignation. After all she is the victim of a plot to create chaos among Pakatan Rakyat. Let's hope the police will uncover ASAP the real culprit behind this scandal.
Monday, February 16, 2009
NUDE PIX SCANDAL
In a statement,Wong said that the distribution and publication of these photos/ video was a malicious attack.
For full report please click here
Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim said that the nude pictures scandal will not affect Elizabeth Wong’s ability to serve as assemblyman and executive council member.
He said he and the rest of the state executive council members would stand firmly behind Wong as she faced the crisis.
Khalid urged the public, especially those living in Wong’s Bukit Lanjan state constituency, to be patient and wait for the police investigations to be over.
For more report please click here
17 Feb. 2009 4:45pm
Elizabeth Wong today offered to quit her state cabinet post and state assembly seat.
PKR will make a decision on her status after she returns from extended leave, said Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim today.
The writer sympathize with YB Wong's predicament. This incident was planned to smear her image and her credibility. Hope the intended result would not materialize and let it be a lesson to other YBs to take care of themselves and not to become victims of unscrupulous people.
MU'JIZAT AL QURAN
Mu'jizat bererti sesuatu yang luar biasa yang tiada kuasa manusia membuatnya kerana hal itu adalah di luar kemampuannya.
Ianya hanya diberi kepada nabi-nabi untuk menguatkan kenabian dan kerasulannya dan bahawa agama yang dibawanya bukanlah rekaannya tetapi benar-benar dari Allah S.W.T.
Nabi-nabi sebelum Nabi Muhammad S.A.W telah diberi berbagai-bagai mu'jizat seperti tongkat Nabi Musa A.S telah menelan semua ular-ular yang didatangkan tukang-tukang sihir Fir'aun dan dapat membelah laut bagi menyelamatkan diri dan kaumnya dari kejaran Fir'aun yang akhirnya karam bersama-sama tenteranya.
Begitu juga mu'jizat yang dapat menghidupkan orang mati,menyembuhkan orang yang buta dan yang sopak, yang diberikan kepada Nabi Isa A.S.
Mu'jizat yang terbesar yang diberikan kepada Nabi Muhammad S.A.W adalah Al Quran, suatu mu'jizat yang dapat disaksikan oleh seluruh umat manusia di mana dan bila saja mereka berada.
Mu'jizat Al Quran terletak kepada keindahan susunan , gaya bahasa serta isinya yang tiada tolok bandingannya. Mustahil manusia dapat membuat susunan yang dapat menandingi Al Quran seperti firman Allah S.W.T yang ertinya:
"Katakanlah: sesunguhnya jika manusia dan jin berkumpul untuk mengatakan yang serupa Al Quran ini, niscaya tidak mereka akan dapat membuatnya, biarpun sebahagian mereka membantu sebahagian (yang Lain)." (surah Al Israa' ayat 88)
Oleh itu marilah kita mendampingi lebih dekat lagi Al Quran dengan membacanya dengan lebih kerab, dan mengkajinya serta mengamalkan kandungannya. Sesungguhnya, Ia adalah sumber petunjuk kebahagiaan hidup di dunia dan akhirat.
Dalam usaha meneliti kandungan Al Quran, saya telah menemui beberapa penemuan yang mengagumkan. Berikut adalah diantara keajaipan Al Quran:
Saya ingin bertanya kepada anda berapa kalikah perkataan-perkataan seperti Solat, Hari, Bulan, Dunia, Akhirat disebut dalam Al Quran? Kurang pasti!
Berikut adalah bilangan sesuatu nama yang disebut beberapa kali di dalam Al Quran:
Solat (sembahyang) -5 kali
Hari - 365 kali
Bulan - 12 kali
Dunia -115 kali
Akhirat - 115 kali
Malaikat -88 kali
Syaitan - 88 kali
Iblis; Penghulu Syaitan -11 kali
Mohon perlindungan daripada Iblis - 11 kali
Mati - 145 kali
Hidup - 145 kali
Ummah - 50 kali
Penyampai - 50 kali
Zakat - 32 kali
Berkat- 32 kali
Lelaki - 24 kali
Perempuan - 24 kali
Kesusahan -114 kali
Kesabaran - 114 kali
Lautan -32 kali
Daratan - 13 kali
Lautan dan Daratan = 32 + 13 - 45
Maka peratusan Lautan = 32/45 x 100 = 71.11 peratus
Kajian sain oleh manusia telah membuktikan bahawa air meliputu 71.11% daripada bumi dan tanah meliputi 28.89%.
Banyak lagi angka-angka yang menakjubkan seperti nombor 19 - kod matematik yang melatarbelakngi komposisi literatur Quran dan lain-lain lagi.
Begitulah kebesaran dan keagungan ciptaan Allah S.W.T.
Sumber; " the Series of The Scientific Miracles In Quran," oleh Dr. Tariq Al Suwaidah
Ini adalah sebahagian daripada hasil kajian seorang cendekiawan Islam terhadap Kandungan Al Quran.Banyak lagi perkara telah disentuh dan dibuat kajian oleh manusia seperti nombor, astronomi, perubatan, angkasa lepas, geoglogi kejuruteraan dan lain-lain lagi.
Untuk makluman lanjut sila rujuk di sini.
Semoga keakraban kita dengan Al Quran akan membawa kejayaan dan kebahagiaan di dunia dan akhirat.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
ANTHONY KANG WINS MALAYSIAN OPEN
"I told myself that I was playing great golf and not to put my head down. Fortunately, I hit a good shot in there to make bogey and hit some good shots on the 18th hole to win,"said Anthony Kang.
Anthony Kang with Maybank
Malaysian Open Championship Trophy
This afternoon was a great father and son outing. We witnessed a dramatic final round of Malaysian Open 2009 which was held at Saujana Golf & Country Club, Shah Alam, Selangor.
Anthony Kang, 36-years-old American -korean, is the winner of Maybank Malaysian Open. He received US$ 333,330 (RM 1.2 million) and a prestigous championship thropy from Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abd. Razak.
Kang became the ninth American to emerge as the champion after finishing the final round with the total score of 17 under 271. This victory ended an eight-year title drought. His previous wins were at the 1999 Philippine Open and the 2001 Myanmar Open.
Following with one stroke behind Kang were four other golfers who shared second position with a four-day total of 16 under par 272. As this year's championship joint runners-up, they received US$133,055 each.
They are England's Miles Tunnicliff (71-70-63-68) and David Horsey (71-68-69-64), India's Jyoti Randhawa (71-69-66-66) and Thailand's Prayad Marksaeng (69 -70-65-78).
James won his maiden Asia Tour Title in Bangkok on 8 Feb. 2009.
He achieved No. 11 and received Euro 26,046 in this Championship.
The list of winners is as follows:
Player (NAT) | SCORE | ||
1 | Anthony KANG (USA) | -17 | (271) |
2 | Miles TUNNICLIFF (ENG) | -16 | (272) |
2 | David HORSEY (ENG) | -16 | (272) |
2 | Jyoti RANDHAWA (IND) | -16 | (272) |
2 | Prayad MARKSAENG (THA) | -16 | (272) |
6 | Gareth MAYBIN (NIR) | -15 | (273) |
7 | Louis OOSTHUIZEN (RSA) | -14 | (274) |
7 | LIANG Wen-chong (CHN) | -14 | (274) |
7 | Alexander NOREN (SWE) | -14 | (274) |
10 | Adam BLYTH (AUS) | -13 | (275) |
Saturday, February 14, 2009
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
To the gays reading this, you may want to show the above greeting to your special one. Greeting and getting a special gift can bring sweet joy for the day. It can be Valentine's day, a birthday, an anniversary or any other special day.
May today brings Joy and Happiness to both of you
Friday, February 13, 2009
SULTAN SELANGOR DUKACITA GELAGAT BIADAB
“Perkembangan politik, peristiwa demonstrasi jalanan serta pertelingkahan antara pelbagai pihak, bersabit dengan pelantikan baru kerajaan negeri Perak baru-baru ini, yang sehingga membawa kepada gelagat biadab terhadap Sultan Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, amat mendukacitakan dan mengecewakan Beta” titah Sultan Selangor.
Itulah titah Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj yang terkandung dalam satu kenyataan akhbar khas yang dikeluarkan dari Istana Alam Shah .Ia menzahirkan kemurkaan tuanku terhadap pihak-pihak yang biadab terhadap Sultan Perak Sultan Azlan Shah berhubung pelantikan kerajaan baru negeri Perak baru-baru ini.
Diharap semua pihak sedar bahawa berkelakuan menyanggah dan biadab terhadap sultan bukan sahaja menyinggung perasaan rakyat bahkan juga duli-duli tuanku.
Peristiwa ini seharusnya dijadikan iktibar dan pelajaran kepada semua yang cintakan keharmonian, kestabilan dan kemakmuran negara ini.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
JUARA DAN YANG TEWAS
Adakah anda tahu ciri-ciri orang yang menjadi Juara dan Yang Tewas? Berikut adalah diantara ciri-ciri yang harus dijadikan renungan bersama:
- Juara membuat kesilapan dan mengaku dirinya bersalah. Yang tewas berkata itu bukan kesalahannya.
- Juara memuji nasib baiknya kerana menang, tetapi ia bukan nasib baik. Yang tewas menyalahkan nasib buruk kerana kalah, tapi ia bukan nasib buruk.
- Juara berkerja lebih kuat dari yang tewas dan ada lebih banyak masa untuk berehat. Yang tewas sentiasa sibuk, terlalu sibuk mengekalkan kegagalannya.
- Juara menembusi masalah, yang tewas mengelilinginya.
- Juara menunjukkan kekesalannya dengan tidak mengulanginya. Yang tewas meminta maaf tetapi dia ulangi lagi setelah itu. (Anonim)
Jika anda mempunyai ciri-ciri Juara, syabas. Teruskan amalan dan semoga mencapai kejayaan . Namun, jika anda mempunyai satu atau lebih ciri-ciri orang yang tewas, usah risau, bertaubat, perbaiki sikap dan tindakan anda. Mudah-mudahan Allah S.W.T. akan terima taubat anda dan memberi taufik dan hidayahNya. Amin
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
PORTFOLIO EXCO PERAK & TIGA PENASIHAT
YAB Menteri Besar telah mengumumkan portfolio anggota-anggota exco kerajaan negeri dan pelantikan tiga penasihat Menteri Besar dan seorang Ketua Penerangan Kerajaan Negeri.Ketiga-tiga penasihat itu dan Ketua Penerangan Kerajaan Negeri bukan bertaraf exco tetapi diberi kemudahan exco, katanya pada satu sidang akhbar di pejabatnya di sini.
Senarai fortfolio Exco adalah seperti berikut:
- YAB Menteri Besar turut menjadi Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Perancangan, Ekonomi, Kewangan, Keselamatan, Tanah, Hasil Bumi, Pertanian, Perumahan dan Agama.
- YB Hamidah Osman dilantik exco kanan dengan mempengerusikan Jawatankuasa Industri, Pelaburan, Pembangunan Usahawan, ICT, Pelancongan dan Hal Ehwal Wanita,
- YB Datuk Ramly Zahari selaku Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Insfrastruktur, Kemudahan Awam, Tenaga dan Air,
- YB Dr Mah Hang Soon sebagai Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kesihatan, Kerajaan Tempatan, Hal Ehwal Pengguna, Alam Sekitar, Pengangkutan Awam dan Hal Ehwal Bukan Islam.
- YB Datuk Saarani Mohamad dilantik Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Penerangan, Pembangunan Luar Bandar, Pembasmian Kemiskinan, Perladangan dan Kebajikan,
- YB Mohd Zahir Abdul Khalid sebagai Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pelajaran, Pengajian Tinggi, Sains dan Teknologi, dan
- YB Zainol Fadzi Paharuddin sebagai Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kesenian, Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan.
Penasihat:
- Datuk Mohd Najumuddin Elias sebagai Penasihat Hal Ehwal Agama Islam,
- Datuk Chang Ko Youn selaku Penasihat Hal Ehwal Kaum Cina, dan
- Datuk S. Veerasingam sebagai Penasihat Hal Ehwal Kaum India
- Datuk Hamdi Abu Bakar dilantik Ketua Penerangan Kerajaan Negeri.
Tahniah kepada YAB Menteri Besar yang telah berjaya mengagihkan portfolio Exco dan melantik penasihat-penasihat yang melambangkan sinergi berbagai kaum. Semoga keadaan bergelora kembali reda dan pemerintahan BN akan meneruskan pembangunan negeri Perak.
SENARIO PERAK TERKINI
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABANG LONG
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
EXCO BARU PERAK
2 bekas Exco
- YB Datuk Ramly Zahari (Adun Manong) dan
- Datuk Saarani Mohamad (Adun Kota Tampan)
4 Muka baru
- YB Dr Mah Hang Soon (Adun Chenderiang),Ketua Pemuda MCA
- YB Zainol Padzi Paharudin (Adun Sungai Manik),Ketua Pemuda UMNO
- YB Hamidah Osman (Adun Sungai Rapat) dan
- YB Mohd Zahir Abdul Khalid (Adun Kamunting).
Kepada YAB Menteri Besar dan barisan Exco yang baru diucapkan:
Selamat Berkhidmat
Demi kemajuan rakyat dan Negeri Perak
Diharap
tidak akan berlaku bak kata pepatah
"Harap Pagar, Pagar Makan Padi"
VISA-FREE WITH BRITAIN
2 PILIHAN RAYA KECIL
- Kematian Ahli Parlimen Bukit Gantang daripada PAS YB Tuan Haji Roslan Shaharum, 50 tahun pagi kelmarin dipercayai kerana serangan jantung. Al Fatihah.
- Perletakan jawatan YB V. Arumugam sebagai ADUN Bukit Selambau dan Exco Kerajaan Negeri Kedah. Beliau meletak jawatan kerana tidak tahan 'pressure".
Di jangka persengketaan dikalangan Pakatan Rakyat (PR) dan diantara PR dan BN akan berterusan. Diharap ianya tidak akan menjejaskan ketenteraman di Perak dan Kedah dalam tempoh beberapa minggu yang akan datang.
Selamat mengundi di Parlimen Bukit Gantang (P59), Perak dan DUN Bukit Selambau (N25), Kedah.
PENUMBRAL LUNAR ECLIPSE
According to NASA, the eclipse's start and end are not visible to the naked eye. No shading can be detected until about two-third of the moon's disk is immersed in the penumbra. Therefore, the eclipse can be seen from 10:00 pm to 11:20 pm Malaysian time or 14:00 to 15:20 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), even though the times of the eclipse's major phases are as follows:
- Penumbral eclipse starts at 8:38pm M'sian or 12:38 UTC
- Greatest eclipse occurs at 10:38 pm M'sian or 14:38 UTC
- Penumbral eclipse ends at 12:37am Msian or 16;37 UTC
For your information, a penumbra refers to a partially shaded outer region of a shadow that an object casts. A penumbral eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the faint penumbral portion of the earth’s shadow. The lunar surface is not completely shadowed by the earth’s umbra (darkest part of a shadow). Instead, observers see only the slightest dimming near the lunar limb closest to the umbra. The eclipse may be undetectable unless at least half of the moon enters the penumbra.
I'm grateful to have the opportunity to observe both esclipses that have occured this year ie. the Annular Solar Eclipse on January 26 (pls. refer to the article posted on 26/1/09) and this one. There will be another four eclipses to occur during this year:
- A Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 0n July 7
- A Total Solar Eclipse on July 22
- A Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on August 6
- A Partial Lunar Eclipse on December 31
Minda ArRaina will provide information about the above mentioned eclipses closer to the time of their occurence.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
KARPAL KECAM ANWAR
Tidak layak memimpin PKR?
Beliau juga mengingatkan mana-mana pihak,termasuk Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Tanjong dan Balik Pulau, yang membuat laporan polis terhadapnya berhubung tindakannya mahu memfailkan saman terhadap Sultan Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah supaya bersedia dengan apa juga akibatnya. Ini beliau anggap sebagai ugutan dan berkata, “Jangan main-main dengan saya.” -Utusan Malaysia.
Setiap pemimpin Pakatan Rakyat ( PR ) nampaknya sedang 'tension' disebabkan kehilangan kuasa di Perak. Akibatnya mereka mula mencari salah antara satu dengan lain. Keretakan dikalangan PR telah jelas kelihatan.
Semoga kekalutan politik ini menjadi iktibar kepada semua agar menjaga 'team' masing-masing dan mempastikan tiada ahli yang menjadi 'katak' dan menjejas 'status quo' parti dan pemerintahan negeri dan negara.
NIZAR MASIH MB PERAK
YB Dato' Seri Mohammad Nizar bin Jamaluddin masih menganggap dirinya sebagai Menteri Besar Perak dan secara langsung menyanggah titah perintah Paduka Seri Sultan Perak supaya meletak jawatan. Beliau telah meneruskan 'tugasnya' dengan mengadakan 'Mesyuarat Khas Exco' di kediamannya.
Beliau juga telah mengatakan bahawa beliau akan datang seperti biasa ke pejabat pada hari Selasa dan "akan berlumba-lumba siapa yang masuk dulu (jika Datuk Dr. Zambry tiba pada masa yang sama)." Tambah beliau lagi.
Sementara itu YAB Dato' Seri Najib, TPM telah berkata,"Kita mesti menghormati keputusan yang telah dibuat oleh Sultan Perak. Sebagai bekas Ketua Hakim Negara sudah tentu Tuanku amat memahami peranannya sebagai sebagai Raja Berperlembagaan."Tiada sesiapa pun yang patut mencabar keputusan ini."
Beginilah senario Negeri Perak ketika ini:
- Terdapat dua MB dan akan berebut ke pejabat.
- Menjalankan Mesyuarat Exco tanpa merujuk kepada Sultan terlebih dahulu dan tanpa kehadiran Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri, Pegawai Kewangan, dan Pegawai Undang- Undang.
- Pakatan Rakyat akan menfailkan saman terhadap Sultan pada Selasa ini.
- Suasana Kecoh, petanda kurang baik untuk keharmonian dan pelaburan.
Nampaknya rakyat Perak terpaksa mengharungi kemelut yang akan mengambil masa untuk diselesaikan. Kecuali pihak Dato' Seri bermuhasabah diri dan akur dengan titah perintah Sultan. Mengikut pengalaman, jika menyanggah titah Sultan kita telah derhaka dan akan sukar hidup di negeri dimana Sultan itu bersemayam.
Kita berdoa agar keadaan ini tidak akan berlaku dan Negeri Perak akan terus aman sentosa dan maju.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
NIZAR DERHAKA SULTAN PERAK
Ucapan di atas dilafazkan setelah bekas Menteri Besar, YB Dato Seri Ir Mohammad Nizar memberitahu sidang akhbar bahawa ia akan memfailkan saman terhadap Sultan Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah di mahkamah Tinggi, Ipoh pada selasa ini.
Langkah itu diambil berikutan Sultan bertindak melampaui badang kuasanya untuk mengisytiharkan kerajaan pakatan pembangkang sebagai tidak sah, ujar Pengerusi DAP Karpal Singh.
Tan Seri Muhyiddin menambah'keberanian' Mohammad Nizar menyanggah keputusan Sultan Azlan Shah berhubung perkara itu, malah mahu mencabar Baginda di mahkamah, amat dikesali.
Beliau selanjutnya berkata bahawa semua pihak sepatutnya menghormati keputusan Sultan Perak kerana Baginda juga amat arif dalam bidang perundangan selaku bekas Ketua Hakim Negara
Beginilah keadaan kemelut Politik di Perak kini. kita amat simpati dengan YB Dato Seri Nizar. Bak kata pepatah "berat mata memandang berat lagi bahu memikul." Namun, Beliau harus terima hakikat bahwa beliau telah kehilangan sokongan majoriti.
Friday, February 6, 2009
PULAU REDANG, A PARADISE
In the middle of Jun 2008, We had the opportunity to visit Pulau Redang, a paradise for scuba divers and snorklers.
Pulau Redang, located about 50 km from the mainland and a 2 hours boat ride from the Marang Jetty, is surrounded by crystal clear waters, pearly white shores, a colourful array of marine life, a breathtaking sunset, and the most mature coral garden.
The Pulau Redang Marine Park is the best diving spots in the world. Its marine life is protected and souvenir hunters are liable for prosecution.
This paradise -like island is perfect for:
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Scuba Diving
- Jungle Tracking
- Fishing
- Boating
- Canoeing
While enjoying the sceneries and activities, accomodation is easy to obtain, in the form of chalets and international class resorts.
We stayed in Berjaya Redang Beach Resort and experienced one of the best vacations in the paradise of Pulau Redang. The following is the video prepared by Izad, nickname Abang, Boy:
Hope you will visit Pulau Redang, if you have not been, and feel the spectacular charm of Pulau Redang.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
TAHNIAH YAB DATUK DR ZAMBRY
- PhD (Pemikiran Politik) Universiti Temple, Amerika Syarikat (1995)
- MA, Universiti Temple (1992) Falsafah politik dan Perbandingan Agama
- MA, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) (1991) Pemikiran Islam
- B Econs (Kepujian) UIAM (1987)
PENCAPAIAN:
- Anugerah Kepujian (PhD) 1995
- Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Temple (1993)
- Anugerah WAMY Konvokesyen Pertama UIAM (1987)
JAWATAN:
- Ketua Pemuda Umno Bahagian Pangkor (1992)
- Ketua Umno Bahagian Lumut
- Adun Pangkor (sejak 2004)
- Exco Pelajaran, Sumber Manusia dan Teknologi Maklumat Perak (2004-2008)
TANDA-TANDA KEBAHAGIAAN DAN KECELAKAAN
Tanda Kebahagiaan
- Tidak kasih kepada dunia (zuhud) dan cinta kepada akhirat
- Sentiasa ingin beribadah dan membaca Al-Quran
- Sedikit berbicara hal yang tidak perlu
- Sentiasa memelihara solat lima waktu
- Warak terhadap barang haram dan syubahat, sedikit atau banyak
- Bersahabat dengan orang yang baik-baik
- Bersikap tawadduk, tidak sombong
- Dermawan dan pemurah
- Belas kasihan terhadap makhluk yang dicintai Allah
- Bermanfaat bagi Makhluk
- banyak mengingati mati
Tanda kecelakaan
- Rakus dalam mengumpulkan harta
- Keinginan hanya untuk memuaskan syahwat dan mencari keenakan dunia
- Ucapannya kotor dan suka memburukkan orang
- Meremahkan solat lima waktu
- Bergaul dengan orang yang berbuat dosa
- Buruk budi pekertinya
- Berlaku bongkak dan sombong
- Tidak memberi manfaat kepada manusia
- Sedikit belas kasihnya terhadap orang-orang yang beriman
- kikir
- Tidak ingatkan mati
Syukurlah jika amalan kita menepati tanda-tanda kebahagiaan. Bagi yang amalannya masih tergulung dalam kategori kedua,usah gundah, marilah kita insaf dan bertaubat. Allah telah berfirman:
"Dan (sebahagian ) yang lain mengakui dosa-dosa mereka. Mereka telah mencampur-adukkan amalan yang baik dengan amalan yang lain, yang buruk. Mudah-mudahan Allah akan menerima taubat mereka.Sesungguhnya Allah Maha Pengampun lagi Maha Pengasihani." (Al- Taubah:102)
Mudah-mudahan taubat kita diterima Allah dan sama-sama berubah menuju kebahagiaan.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
SNOW MELANDA ENGLAND
BAA spokesman
Plane Slips at Heathrow
Salji telah melanda England menyebabkan penutupan sekolah, pejabat, jalan raya, perhidmatan keretapi, dan pembatalan ratusan penerbangan. Kejadian salji kali ini merupakan yang terburuk dalam masa 18 tahun. Salji juga mengakibatkan kekecohan di Barat Europe.
Permandangan dari laman rumah Along, Abang Long dan Qistyna.
Along, Abang Long dan Qistyna di hadapan kereta dan rumah milik mereka
Qistyna menikmati snow kali Ke 2. Yang Pertama pada 6 April 2008 (Spring season !), semasa ia kecil lagi - sebulan.
Along beraksi di atas hamparan salji seluas mata memandang!