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Sunday, September 29, 2013
Walk Against 20 cent.
Concerned citizens numbering about 30 took part in a peaceful protest,
‘Walk Against 20 sen Petrol Price Hike’ from Wisma Hopoh area to Padang
Merdeka yesterday.
According to media .. A group of more than 20 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will
carry out a peaceful demonstration entitled ‘Walk Against 20 sen’ on
Sept 28 at the checkpoint of Padang Merdeka.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Orang Asli in West Malaysia.
Orang Asli (lit. “original people”, “natural people”
or “aboriginal people” in Malay), is a generic Malaysian term used for
people indigenous to Peninsular Malaysia. Officially, there are 18 orang
asli tribes.
Orang Asli kept to themselves until the first traders from India
arrived in first millennium AD. Living in the interior they bartered
inland products like resins, incense woods and feathers for salt, cloth
and iron tools. The rise of the Malay sultanates, coinciding with trade
in Orang Asli slaves, forced the group to retreat further inland to
avoid contact with outsiders. The arrival of British colonists brought
further inroads in the lives of Orang Asli.They were the target of Christian missionary and subjects of anthropological research.
Slave raids into Orang Asli settlements were quite common feature back in the 18th and 19th centuries. These slave-raiders were mainly local Malays and Bataks, who considered the Orang Asli as ‘kafirs’, ‘non-humans’, ‘savages’ and ‘jungle-beasts.’ The modus operandi was basically to swoop down a settlement and then kill off all the adult men. Women and children were captured alive as they are ‘easier to tame.’ The captives Orang Asli slaves were sold off or given to local rulers and chieftains to gain their favour. Slaves trade soon developed and even continued into the present century despite the official abolition of all forms of slavery in 1884. The derogatory term sakai was used to refer to the Orang Asli until the middle of the 20th century meant slave or dependent. Many of the elders Orang Asli still remember this period of their history, and they detest being called Sakai.
In 2000, the Orang Asli comprise only 0.5% of the total population in Malaysia. Their population is approximately 148,000.
Text adapted from Wikipedia’s article on the Orang Asli.
Most of the photos here are photograph by my daughter using Panasonic DMC Lumix LX3.During her field work trip to Pos Orang Asli Senderut,Kuala Lipis in Pahang.
Photo edited by myself.
Slave raids into Orang Asli settlements were quite common feature back in the 18th and 19th centuries. These slave-raiders were mainly local Malays and Bataks, who considered the Orang Asli as ‘kafirs’, ‘non-humans’, ‘savages’ and ‘jungle-beasts.’ The modus operandi was basically to swoop down a settlement and then kill off all the adult men. Women and children were captured alive as they are ‘easier to tame.’ The captives Orang Asli slaves were sold off or given to local rulers and chieftains to gain their favour. Slaves trade soon developed and even continued into the present century despite the official abolition of all forms of slavery in 1884. The derogatory term sakai was used to refer to the Orang Asli until the middle of the 20th century meant slave or dependent. Many of the elders Orang Asli still remember this period of their history, and they detest being called Sakai.
In 2000, the Orang Asli comprise only 0.5% of the total population in Malaysia. Their population is approximately 148,000.
Text adapted from Wikipedia’s article on the Orang Asli.
Most of the photos here are photograph by my daughter using Panasonic DMC Lumix LX3.During her field work trip to Pos Orang Asli Senderut,Kuala Lipis in Pahang.
Photo edited by myself.
Orang Asli is not like what we expected. We can change them to be like others. BUT changing time must be consistent and taking long time. Their children really want changes. They want to go to school BUT we do not plan for them. Short thinking we are cruel to them and let them living in the forest hunting wildlife which we want to conserve for future generation. Some one have to do it.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Road Sweeper.
Keep Kuching Clean and Think before you throw.
There is a never-ending barrage of the above channeled to us through our government sponsored television adverts and campaign posters about ‘keeping Malaysia clean’, yet it seems that the efficacy of the above mentioned remains somewhat of a mixed bag. I was once told of a lawyer who even declared that is his ‘right to dump his rubbish wherever he pleases’ as we pay taxes to have the council clean up our streets. I don’t see this as doing justice to our road sweepers. While Kuching can certainly claim the spot for being one of the cleanest cities in the country, this habit is becoming entrenched. All too often, I see drivers who wind down their car window and dump their rubbish onto the streets, with a carload of kids.
There is a never-ending barrage of the above channeled to us through our government sponsored television adverts and campaign posters about ‘keeping Malaysia clean’, yet it seems that the efficacy of the above mentioned remains somewhat of a mixed bag. I was once told of a lawyer who even declared that is his ‘right to dump his rubbish wherever he pleases’ as we pay taxes to have the council clean up our streets. I don’t see this as doing justice to our road sweepers. While Kuching can certainly claim the spot for being one of the cleanest cities in the country, this habit is becoming entrenched. All too often, I see drivers who wind down their car window and dump their rubbish onto the streets, with a carload of kids.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Colourful and Joyous 50th Years Sarawak Merdeka in Malaysia.
Yesterday 16 September,2013 the 50th Malaysia Day celebration was an enjoyable and colourful one
with thousands of people, including foreigners, converging to Padang
Merdeka, the venue of the event, as early as 7am, to watch the parade.
The celebration began soon after the arrival of The King and Queen of Malaysia at 8am, who were greeted upon arrival by The federal & State Ministers.
The national anthem was then played, accompanied by a fly-past by two Royal Malaysia Air Force (RMAF) Nuri helicopters and 21 gun-salute by the Royal Artillery Regiment.
The King then inspected the guard-of-honour mounted by the 13th battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment.
More Picture HERE anyway Let the Pictures Tell the Story.
The national anthem was then played, accompanied by a fly-past by two
Royal Malaysia Air Force (RMAF) Nuri helicopters and 21 gun-salute by
the Royal Artillery Regiment,
Happy Birthday Sarawak in Malaysia .
The celebration began soon after the arrival of The King and Queen of Malaysia at 8am, who were greeted upon arrival by The federal & State Ministers.
The national anthem was then played, accompanied by a fly-past by two Royal Malaysia Air Force (RMAF) Nuri helicopters and 21 gun-salute by the Royal Artillery Regiment.
The King then inspected the guard-of-honour mounted by the 13th battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment.
More Picture HERE anyway Let the Pictures Tell the Story.
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| A fly-past by Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) fighter jets |
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sarawak Regatta 2013 and International Dragon Boat Race.
Sarawak Regatta 2013
With the theme ‘Race for Harmony’ this year, the Sarawak Regatta 2013 involves 44 boat races including five races under the international events. The main highlight of the event is the Dragon Boat Race, involving participants from Taiwan and Hong Kong.Aside from boat races, there will also be side attractions like ‘Brooke Swim’, kayaking and duck catching competitions.
Read more news HERE
Photo by Awang Kassim with Olympus E-620 + Zuiko lens 70-300mm & P&S Camera Lumix LX3.
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| Foreign teams competing at the International Dragon Boat Exhibition Race |
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| Foreign teams competing at the International Dragon Boat Exhibition Race |
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| My lens zuiko 70-300mm at work. |
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| Sarawak Regatta 2013 opening ceremonies... |
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| Crowds at Sarawak Regatta. |
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| Curious Tourist |
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| Ladies Rowers from International Dragon Boat Race @ Sarawak Regatta 2013 |
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| Foreign teams competing at the International Dragon Boat Exhibition Race |
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| Foreign teams competing at the International Dragon Boat Exhibition Race |
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Nasi Kukus Ayam Goreng Berempah.
Nasi Kukus is Steamed Rice.
Ayam Goreng Berempah is Deep Fried Chicken (merinated with spices).
Yes,it is that good if only they use fragrant rice (beras wangi),Fragrant steamed rice is not too hard and not too soft ,just nice & walla !!! quite different from the usual rice that cook in rice cooker.The well marinated deep fried chicken with spices was a great combination to nasi kukus and adding cucumber with tasty sambal cili.
This street vendor selling nasi kukus ayam berempah in Desa Ilmu in Kota Samarahan open at 3pm t0 7pm every day.
This is it. A full healthy meal with meat, vege and rice. For one packet only cost me Rm5.00
The stall started around 4PM & this is another in Desa Ilmu Kota Samarahan.
The four basic ingredients for the nasi kukus. 2 types of curry chili sauce, 1 cabbage salad and also cucumber. They manage to cut the price by operating from small stall and provide
simple dishes. However, the fried chicken is very crispy and the sauce
on the rice is very spicy but very nice. Come give it a try if you
somewhere around Desa Ilmu commercial center in Kota Samarahan.
Ayam Goreng Berempah is Deep Fried Chicken (merinated with spices).
Yes,it is that good if only they use fragrant rice (beras wangi),Fragrant steamed rice is not too hard and not too soft ,just nice & walla !!! quite different from the usual rice that cook in rice cooker.The well marinated deep fried chicken with spices was a great combination to nasi kukus and adding cucumber with tasty sambal cili.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Merdeka! – Malaysia’s Independence Day.
I read a very interesting view from another blogger regarding MERDEKA !!! Malaysia's Independence Day.His view:"This is how we continue to insult and alienate our fellow citizens in Sabah and Sarawak!The ignoramus in Malaya – politicians, pundits, editors,journalists,
advertisers; including ‘ I was there at the Padang down memory lane
ramblers – continue to use ‘ Happy 56th Birthday Malaysia’.
The historical fact is that the Federation of Malaysia was formed on 16th September 1963 – so it will be the 50th Malaysia Day ( National Day, Birthday call it what you will) come 16 September 2013.
Definitely NOT 56th!
The greatest insult is of course to hoist the 31 August 56th Merdeka Day on our fellow citizens in Sabah and Sarawak.
Please get it right – 31st August 1957 has no significance to our fellow citizens across the South Cina Sea!
And by the way the Federation of Malaya passed into history on midnight 15th September1963! “”
Blogger Haris Ibrahim HERE .
What ever it is here is my massage to fellow Malaysian.
As we celebrate our nation’s 56th Independence Day, let us be thankful and reflective on all the blessings we have so far enjoyed. Admittedly Malaysia is not paradise, nor is it the ‘best’, nor ‘safest’, nor ‘happiest’ country in the world. That’s all very subjective. Still, there is much for us to celebrate, such as our climate, our fertile land, our abundant resources, our cultural diversity, and our wonderful people.
Love for Malaysia is not only exhibited by those who display the biggest ‘Jalur Gemilang’ in their houses or offices. Love for Malaysia also means to abide by our nation’s laws, to respect our national institutions, to care for our natural environment, and to care for the common rights of all Malaysians.
Should we Malaysians love our nation, and should we cultivate and exhibit wisdom and integrity always, then perhaps, our country’s great promise can then be fulfilled.
Dirgahayu Malaysia! Selamat Hari Merdeka ke-56 kepada semua rakyat Malaysia.
Patriotism is a culture .
Small village shop selling Jalur Gamilang (Malaysia flag)
Kampong people show they Patriotism for Merdeka Day.
The historical fact is that the Federation of Malaysia was formed on 16th September 1963 – so it will be the 50th Malaysia Day ( National Day, Birthday call it what you will) come 16 September 2013.
Definitely NOT 56th!
The greatest insult is of course to hoist the 31 August 56th Merdeka Day on our fellow citizens in Sabah and Sarawak.
Please get it right – 31st August 1957 has no significance to our fellow citizens across the South Cina Sea!
And by the way the Federation of Malaya passed into history on midnight 15th September1963! “”
Blogger Haris Ibrahim HERE .
What ever it is here is my massage to fellow Malaysian.
As we celebrate our nation’s 56th Independence Day, let us be thankful and reflective on all the blessings we have so far enjoyed. Admittedly Malaysia is not paradise, nor is it the ‘best’, nor ‘safest’, nor ‘happiest’ country in the world. That’s all very subjective. Still, there is much for us to celebrate, such as our climate, our fertile land, our abundant resources, our cultural diversity, and our wonderful people.
Love for Malaysia is not only exhibited by those who display the biggest ‘Jalur Gemilang’ in their houses or offices. Love for Malaysia also means to abide by our nation’s laws, to respect our national institutions, to care for our natural environment, and to care for the common rights of all Malaysians.
Should we Malaysians love our nation, and should we cultivate and exhibit wisdom and integrity always, then perhaps, our country’s great promise can then be fulfilled.
Dirgahayu Malaysia! Selamat Hari Merdeka ke-56 kepada semua rakyat Malaysia.
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