By Bob Yong
21st February 2009
In no uncertain term, the right of privacy must be protected; more so, when it is blatantly violated in a place where we called home.
In politics, more often than not, those who are quick to judge others are those whose moral character is in question.
These shameful so-called leaders who are themselves immoral are making use of every single opportunity to condemn on the morality of others to gain political mileage.
Assemblywoman, Elizabeth Wong is acknowledged by many that she has done a good job in her duty as an elected state representative. She is firm when dealing with environmental issues and this perhaps causes her to step on toes of those corrupted officials.
I like to quote a passage written by P Gunasegaram from his column, Comment in The Star.
“Let’s admit and acknowledge for a wide section of the public - the vast majority of us normal human beings - there are boyfriends and girlfriends and intimate moments of great privacy. If a partner violates that privacy for any reasons, the other party is not to blame - the blame lies with the person who broke that trust, not the person who gave it.”
I share his view.
I also feel that it is a criminal act for anyone who takes and distributes the pictures which are private in nature and not intended for public circulations. Stricter laws must be at hand to protect privacy, not just for the people in power but for the general public, like you and me. I endorse harsher penalties for those responsible of this criminal act.
It is however difficult to draw a line to separate one’s public and private life when one is holding a public office. The advent of Internet makes it all the more easier for the culprit to do it.
The private lives of politicians are constantly under strict scrutiny and the aspiring politicians must be conscious of their acts and behaviors, lest their dreams to serve the country will be derailed by misfortune.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Let us shame the political frogs
By Bob Yong
7th January 2009
I am perturbed with the unbecoming behaviors of the state assembly members in Perak.
The political scene in our country is fast turning into a joke to the world. The question of state assembly members switching camps or frog hopping is getting fashionable in this country. Of late, the Bota state assemblyman can be so fickle that he changed his mind just like changing his clothes. One minute he was leaving BN for PR and the next, he was back with BN. All this happened within a few days. His action, obviously did not speak well for the principles he believes in and neither did he demonstrate his loyalty to any party.
Integrity should play a part in politics. But then again, the past records had proven that such a word, “integrity” is almost not in the mind of these shameful politicians.
Party hopping is not only unethical and immoral; it also reflects the lack of commitments of these hoppers to the people who had elected them.
If a politician can stoop so low to betray their own principles, what can stop them from lying that they did not accept money in the hopping game? These political frogs do not understand or deliberately disregard their conscience in order to enrich themselves at the expense of the people. Virtues like honesty, selflessness, trustworthiness and keeping promises cannot be compromised at all cost. It is not only wrong in the eyes of the public; it also means a total betrayal to his family, party, constituent and country. With so much of wrong doings, how can these shameful activities of the state assembly members are rewarded with millions of ringgit?
I believe and for democracy to prevail, those who jump ship must first resign from their positions and contest again in the by-election. Let the electorates decide on their future. It must be remembered that state assembly members are under oaths to represent and serve their constituents, rather than helping themselves with all the millions.
Shame to these political frogs!!
7th January 2009
I am perturbed with the unbecoming behaviors of the state assembly members in Perak.
The political scene in our country is fast turning into a joke to the world. The question of state assembly members switching camps or frog hopping is getting fashionable in this country. Of late, the Bota state assemblyman can be so fickle that he changed his mind just like changing his clothes. One minute he was leaving BN for PR and the next, he was back with BN. All this happened within a few days. His action, obviously did not speak well for the principles he believes in and neither did he demonstrate his loyalty to any party.
Integrity should play a part in politics. But then again, the past records had proven that such a word, “integrity” is almost not in the mind of these shameful politicians.
Party hopping is not only unethical and immoral; it also reflects the lack of commitments of these hoppers to the people who had elected them.
If a politician can stoop so low to betray their own principles, what can stop them from lying that they did not accept money in the hopping game? These political frogs do not understand or deliberately disregard their conscience in order to enrich themselves at the expense of the people. Virtues like honesty, selflessness, trustworthiness and keeping promises cannot be compromised at all cost. It is not only wrong in the eyes of the public; it also means a total betrayal to his family, party, constituent and country. With so much of wrong doings, how can these shameful activities of the state assembly members are rewarded with millions of ringgit?
I believe and for democracy to prevail, those who jump ship must first resign from their positions and contest again in the by-election. Let the electorates decide on their future. It must be remembered that state assembly members are under oaths to represent and serve their constituents, rather than helping themselves with all the millions.
Shame to these political frogs!!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Goldie-Shih Tzu
Goldie
By Bob Yong
4th February 2009
The Shih Tzu featured in this video is named Goldie and she is a darling to everyone who knows her. Goldie is 3 years old and can perform some simple tricks. She is outgoing and friendly. At times, she can be stubborn and like to think things out for herself. Overall, Goldie is passionate, obedient and likes to stay affectionately close to the owner. If she is left alone, Goldie will cry and her pathetic sight will soften anyone’s heart.
It is recorded that Shih Tzu originated from Tibet for hundreds of years. Shih Tzu in mandarin means lion. As its appearance resembles the lion, it is referred as a lion dog or simply named as “Shih Tzu Kou”. Kou is dog in mandarin.
During the Manchu Dynasty (1643-1911), the lion dogs were the property of royal family and legend has it that anyone owning a Shih Tzu outside the Royal Palace was sentenced to death.
Shih Tzu has a quaint oriental appearance. It looks like a small mandarin with beard and moustache. Shih Tzu is small in size but they are strong and sturdy and must not be mistaken as fragile.
Owning a Shih Tzu often give the owner a wonderful time of companionship.
Monday, February 2, 2009
BobzWorld: What A Wonderful World
Indeed we are living in a wonderful world. The well written lyrics of this harmonious and evergreen song depict the relationships between our nature world and the human race.BobzWorld: What A Wonderful World
Sunday, February 1, 2009
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