Are we in a helpless situation?

By Bob Yong
Not a single day goes by without our mass media reporting that people are being terrorized by criminals everywhere and anytime of the day. When these criminal activities were reported to the police, the law enforcing officers had openly said that they were helpless in dealing with the crooks. The internet is full of stories and advice on how the crooks’ modus operandi works. So much so, I am beginning to feel that no place is safe enough in this country anymore. I cannot help but developed a phobia of being alone, especially when I am driving on a high way late at night.
First, we learned that ministers’ houses were burgled and now even an OCPD was robbed in his own house. Who’s next? I think to myself-maybe the criminals are planning to target the PM’s house.
There is no need for us to remind the police to do their job. They often said the situation was under controlled. Was it? As far as I am concerned, the security situation is getting from bad to worse; day by day. The police however are quick to arrest anyone, who disagree and dare to criticize the government’s policy in spite of the constitutional rights of freedom of expression and speech. Yet, they are at a lost as to how to deal with the perpetrators who in my opinion have to a certain degree infiltrated the police force.
It would appear that not only the morale of the people is at its lower ebb, but the authorities, especially the police suffered the most humiliation in the hands of these small time crooks. These daring crooks will soon turn into a big time organized criminal syndicate when they know that the police are afraid of them. In Mexico, you had a situation where the drug lords became the big bosses of the police force. Eventually, the Mexican army had to step in to help clear the mess. I hope we will not fall into this predicament.
We feel concern as we watch the crime rate over the past years escalated to an unprecedented high level. Who are these crooks? Why are they so daring? Where are the politicians who talk so much of championing the cause of the people? Have they not failed to ensure and provide a safer environment for the public?
There are more questions than answers that I can think of.
Watch these on youtube:-
Snatch thief at gas station
Robbery at Taman Maluri
Robbery at Permas Jaya

Bukit Jallal

We can only pray that all the hills that featured in the video will remain as they are, beautiful and accessible to all hashers....

The trail and thrill of hashing..........

By Bob Yong
12th April 2009

What exactly is hashing? Quite simply, a hash is a trail run, marked out by a ‘live or dead’ hare. The trial, usually last for 90 minutes and can be set anywhere, preferably in the jungle. Along the way, the trail is marked by a limited variety of 'hash marks' such as chalk markings, papers or even some forms of colorful flour which tell the pack if they are on the correct trail; be it a true trail, a false trail, or a pure evil trail. The trail is usually designed in such a way that the fore-runners also known as FRB’s (Front Running Bastards) are being delayed or deterred from going too fast so that the rest of the pack can catch up. A good hash will have the whole pack finishing the trail within 15 to 30 minutes of each other.
If you can run a 10-minute mile for about an hour, you can hash.
Most hashers prefer running on a shaggy trail which is defined as anything but a fairly nice road, jungles, swamps, forests, cliffs, drain pipes, sewers, construction sites, and anything that looks mean.
A ‘live hare’ hash occurs when one or more hares set out half an hour prior to the pack. Part of the fun of this kind of hash is seeing if the hares will be dumb or stupid enough to let themselves get caught by one or more members of the pack. The ‘live hare’ task is to ensure he will not fail his duty of being caught by some members of the pack who are assigned with this secret mission.
A ‘dead hare’ hash is a little different. There is no hare to catch. The trail was laid out anytime from a couple of days to a few hours earlier, before the actual run. Still, the trail should be good enough to slow down the FRB's for the slower members of the pack to catch up.
Reference: Mother Hash

Black Magic Woman-2006

Besides running and drinking, hashing has more than its share of fun. Let's go down to memory lane......

Lock up the bullies under ISA

By Bob Yong
5th March 2009

Our country is now awarded with the degree of a highest order for being the master of all political games. Not a single day goes by without the mass media reporting many sensational stories.
I watched the video of a fracas at Parliament House and was disturbed that a senior, veteran and outspoken Parliament member was stopped from entering the Parliament Assembly by a group of young upstarts, able-bodied but bad mannered men. These bad, rotten apples and so-called youth leaders acted like war-lords, demanding that MP Karpal Singh, who is wheel-chair bound must first apologize (apologize for what?) before being allowed to enter the Parliament Assembly.
I think to myself, who are these people they think they are? Obviously they are acting above the laws. Worst so; this happens right at the door steps of a place we respected as Parliament. Can they be so naïve to believe that this is an educational trip to make them future political leaders? I don’t think so.
These rowdy, abusive and low-down creatures must be thrown in the country’s worst dumpsite and be left there to fester and rot. There is no room for bullies in our midst and they are completely useless and a shame to our society.
In schools, bullies are reprimanded by teachers. Likewise, in politics, the leadership of the political parties can ensure that their stalwarts practice the ethics and good mannerism at all time.
Unquestionably, the sanctity, integrity and supremacy of our Parliament must be protected and upheld by all. Any attempt to usurp power by undemocratic means must be stopped and those responsible must be charged under ISA.

Green Fields

This is redo of a 2006 videoclip

He's a hasher, he's true blue

By Bob Yong
1st March 2009

I started hashing in year 2000 and have gone through the experience of being terrorized by the wild life habitats that live in the jungle. Snake, bees, leeches and other crawlies are viewed as nuisance to hashers. Proud to say, after more than 500 weekly runs, many of which were treacherous, I have become a hash hardcore. Well, not quite so, as my fellow hashers may like to think otherwise.
Hashing is good for health and shall be recommended and encouraged to people who like outdoor activities, though some may believe that hashing is a dangerous sport. But the most disturbing fact is that many parts of the jungles we used to roam were cut down and destroyed for the sake of modern developments.
To me, I believe hashing besides having a good body workout; it can also promote awareness of environment preservation and ecological balances.
It is time we learn that deforestation has a serious consequences to the wild life and we must accept that animals in the wild have the rights to live and co-exit with us.