"Yusuf, hai orang yang amat dipercayai, terangkanlah kepada kami tentang tujuh ekor lembu betina yang gemuk-gemuk yang dimakan oleh tujuh ekor lembu betina yang kurus-kurus dan tujuh bulir yang hijau dan lainnya yang kering agar aku kembali kepada orang-orang itu, agar mereka mengetahuinya."
Yusuf berkata: "Supaya kamu bertanam tujuh tahun sebagaimana biasa; maka apa yang kamu tuai hendaklah kamu biarkan dibulirnya kecuali sedikit untuk kamu makan. Kemudian sesudah itu akan datang tujuh tahun yang amat sulit, yang menghabiskan apa yang kamu simpan untuk menghadapinya, kecuali sedikit dari yang kamu simpan.
- SURAH YUSOF:46-48
Sebut sahaja kenaikan harga (termasuk barangan pengguna, perkhidmatan & etc), orang pertama yang akan berderu darahnya ialah rakyat kelas menengah atau yang perpendapatan rendah. Mana tidaknya dengan gaji yang kadangkala tidak mencapai RM1,000 sebulan (seperti di kawasan pedalaman Sabah dan Sarawak termasuk utara Semenanjung Malaysia) pastinya menggugat kedudukan ekonomi mereka.
Lebih-lebih lagi sekiranya keluarga tersebut cukup sedozen atau lebih bilangan isi rumahnya. Tidak seperti di bandar, sekiranya mahu 'budget' bulanan tidak tersasar dari jumlah pendapatan, mereka boleh kawal bilangan isi rumah melalui kaedah pil perancangan keluarga atau lebih mudah pinjam kepada Ah Long kemudian menghilangkan diri.
Sebaliknya bagi penduduk kampung mereka tidak selesa dengan kaedah tersebut kalau boleh mereka `up' lagi bilangan isi rumah kerana sesungguhnya mereka percaya bahawa itu (anak) adalah anugerah dan rezeki kurniaan Ilahi. Bagi mereka biar miskin harta jangan miskin anak!
Disitulah titik kesyukuran yang patut dicontohi oleh masyarakat barat tentang bagaimana Islam pada dasarnya berjaya mendidik penganutnya tentang erti nikmat dan syukur. Tetapi amat mengecewakan kerana sejak akhir-akhir ini kebanyakan bangsa kita mula menjadikan barat sebagai kiblat dan kebanggaan mereka walaupun mereka sebenarnya sedar institusi kekeluargaan di negara itu ibarat `bear' dalam konsep saham. Percaya atau tidak ini diakui sendiri oleh pengkritik Islam, Michael Nazir-Ali yang merupakan paderi di Bratain.
Berbalik kepada topik asal. Bagaimana pula kalau hidup pendudi kelas mengengah ini terus ditekan dengan kenaikan harga barang konsumer di pasaran. Adakah mereka masih mampu bertahan? Bagi aku mungkin ya, kerana aku tergolong dalam kategori tersebut dan pernah hidup susah seperti mereka. Cuma yang bezanya keluarga aku punya tanah yang luas. Dan pada perkiraan aku kami tidak akan tergugat dengan kenaikan harga barangan selagi hasil kami berbakti kepada tanah terus kami perolehi.
Soalnya di sini bagaimana dengan mereka yang tidak memiliki ekuiti seperti tanah, wang simpanan dan sebagainya? Tentu hidup mereka merana. Hendak mengadu kepada ketua kampung mereka kena sujud dan merayu, kepada wakil rakyat kena tunggu sehingga lima tahun itupun belum tentu hajat tertunai.
Jadi dalam hal ini siapa yang harus dipersalahkan? Bagi aku, tidak perlu persalahkan sesiapa tetapi biarlah pucuk pemimpin negara ini memberi jawapan tentang persoalan tersebut kerana dia sendiri yang mahu agar rakyat memilih dirinya untuk mentadbir dan mengurus negara ini. Cuma apa yang nasihat aku untuk menjadi seorang pemimpin berjaya dan dikagumi contohilah keperibadian Rasulullah SAW serta bijak dan sabar dalam membuat perhitungan seperti Nabi Yusof A.S.
"Cakap politik tak selalu ikhlas, ragam politik tak selalu indah, janji politik tak selalu betul, pentas politik tak selalu adil, rakan politik tak selalu kekal, orang politik tak selalu jujur, matlamat politik tak selalu sampai".
Itulah salah satu ungkapan yang terkandung dalam sebuah novel futuristik yang dilancarkan hari ini. Bunyi tajuknya "Politik Hantu" seolah-olah memaksa atau mengingatkan kita agar memfokus kepada pengundi-pengundi hantu yang seringkali dikaitkan dengan musim PRU atau paling tidak mempersoalkan ketelusan SPR.
Namun, bagi mereka yang telah membaca novel ini, intipatinya ialah menyindir secara sinis pengamal politik atau pemain politik di negara ini khususnya Umno yang mula diterjah dengan pelbagai kontroversi hingga tiang seri parti yang kononnya merupakan `Zorro' Melayu itu sedikit goyah.
Apatah lagi kegoyahan itu berlaku disaat-saat ranting parti itu mula bercabang-cabang rentetan tersungkur pada PRU sebelum ini yang kemudian diterjah pula dengan dentuman halilintar setelah pengunduran Tun Mahathir bersama beberapa ahli Umno lain disifatkan sebagai memulau P.Lah atau setidak-tidaknya disifatkan sebagai mengikut taboo kepimpinan parti sebelum ini. RAHMAN adakah 'A' & 'N' akan mengikut jejak?
Padahal sebaliknya, ada udang di sebalik batu. Apapun sebagai peminat dan pencinta novel aku `mark' bacaan ini sebagai cuba trylah..
KAMPUNG BARU - Menteri Kemajuan Luar Bandar dan Wilayah, Senator Datuk Muhammad Muhd. Taib berharap penerbitan novel politik futuristik bertajuk politik hantu hasil karya Datuk Raja Ahmad Niza yang dilancarkan hari ini bakal menjadi panduan kepada ahli-ahli Umno untuk merawat masalah dalaman parti dominan Melayu itu.
Ini kerana katanya, walaupun banyak pandangan yang diterima oleh Umno berhubung kaedah dan cara merawat parti tersebut sejak berlalunya krisis kekalahan Barisan Nasional (BN) pada pilihan raya umum awal tahun ini namun, pandangan yang diketengahkan melalui karya novel ini sangat berbeza.
`` Saya sedar terdapat sindiran sinis di dalam novel ini yang boleh menyentuh perasaan seseorang tetapi percayalah ubat yang pahit pasti adalah ubat paling mujarab untuk merawat pelbagai penyakit.
`` Dan untuk itu saya berharap benar agar semua ahli Umno dapat membaca dan menghayati isi kandungan buku ini kemudian mengambil iktibar daripada situ bagaimana cara untuk memantapkan semula kedudukan parti supaya ia kembali kepada landasannya,’’ katanya.
Beliau berkata demikian ketika melancarkan novel setebal 303 muka surat itu di Kelab Sultan Sulaiman, Kampung Baru di sini hari ini.
Hadir sama dalam majlis itu ialah Pengerusi Yayasan Ikhlas, Datin Pangeran Juliana Pangeran Tambi, Sasterawan Negara, Datuk Dr. A. Sama Said dan Pengerusi Majlis Pelancaran novel Politik Hantu, Datuk Ahmad Bhari Abdul Rahman.
Jelas Muhammad, dalam pun demikian beliau meluahkan rasa yakinnya bahawa Umno akan kembali kepada perjuangannya yang sebenar apabila polemik dalaman yang melanda parti buat masa ini bakal reda tidak lama lagi.
Hal ini kerana, katanya, sejak Umno ditubuhkan pada 11 Mei 1946, tidak kira apapun yang melanda parti sama ada ribut atau taufan, Umno akan tetap mara dan menyelesaikan setiap masalah dihadapi demi untuk memperjuangkan nasib orang Melayu.
`` Jadi untuk memperkatakan Umno akan berkubur menjelang tahun 2057 sebagaimana yang terkandung dalam tulisan novel ini adalah amat mustahil kerana hanya Umno sahajalah yang benar-benar memperjuangkan nasib orang Melayu.
`` Walaupun terdapat parti-parti lain yang mengistiharkan perkara sama tetapi mereka harus ingat bahawa perjuangan yang dibawa oleh mereka itu adalah bersifat umum dan tidak memfokus kepada kaum Melayu berbanding Umno itu sendiri,’’ ujarnya.
Jelas beliau lagi, mengimbau saat-saat penubuhan Umno suatu ketika dahulu, Tun Hussien Onn pernah berkata, orang Melayu akan selamat sekiranya mereka kuat dan bersatu sebaliknya jika mereka berpecah belah nescaya ia akan mendatangkan masalah besar.
`` Jadi dalam hal ini tidak kira apa jua keadaan orang Melayu perlulah bersatu. Kerana perpecahan dikalangan orang Melayu kelak menjadikan bangsa ini tidak lagi dominant dalam arena politik pada masa depan dan tiada lagi kuasa dalam pemerintahan.
`` Untuk itu, apa yang penting di sini ialah pastikan semua ahli Umno sudah bersedia menjalani pembedahan bagi membuang ‘virus’ kerana terdapat diantara anak-anak kita sendiri bertindak membunuh Umno,’’ jelasnya.
Dalam pada itu beliau turut menyelar tindakan sesetengah ahli parti yang bertindak mendesak agar syarat-syarat pemilihan dalam Umno diubah kerana ia dilihat sangat bertentangan dengan pegangan parti.
`` Seharusnya mereka yang mahu bertanding dalam pemilihan pada penghujung tahun ini bertanding dengan cara baik. Ini bukan perlawanan bola sepak apabila separuh masa terakhir peraturan boleh diubah begitu sahaja. Mereka perlu faham situasi sekarang.
`` Kalau kita berpecah belah dan suka mencantas antara satu sama lain kita akan menjadi lemah,’’ jelasnya.
Muhammad Muhd. Taib ketika merasmikan novel berjudul Politik Hantu karya Raja Ahmad Niza
You have no choice regarding to disputed islands between Malaysia and Singapore because after long process, finally the decision has been made by the vice-president of ICJ on 23rd May 2008 (Friday), at 4.00-6.00 p.m.(Malaysian time)telecatsed on RTM 1. Here's are the result;
Pedra Branca aka Pulau Batu Puteh owned by Singapore (12 votes - 4 Votes) and the Middle/Ledge Rocks aka Terumbu Tengah/Selatan has been awarded to Malaysia (15 votes - 1 vote).
More information you can play the video provided by youtube which been roported by TV3
Implication of the ICJ Decision
The decision by the ICJ to award Pedra Branca to Singapore but to decide that Middle Rocks belongs to Malaysia is seen as a Pyrrhic victory. This is because the issue now turns to ownership of the surrounding territorial waters which would be hotly contested due to the close locations of both geographical features. Nevertheless, it is estimated that Malaysia has lost 13km² of territory due to the ICJ decision.
The Malaysian Foreign Minister, Dato Sri Rais Yatim, on 23 May 2008 in a live interview after the ICJ’s announcement, described the ICJ decision as a “win-win” situation. Further, he announced that a technical committee would be set up between Malaysia and Singapore to decide whether South Ledge falls within the the territorial waters of either Malaysia or Singapore.
It may be argued that the ICJ ruling construes a partial victory for Singapore given that while it affirmed its sovereignty over Pedra Branca, the ICJ decided to give Middle Rocks to Malaysia while the ownership of South Ledge is in dispute. Further, Malaysia’s continued sovereignty on Middle Rocks and the probability of continued Malaysian occupation of South Ledge means that Singapore’s maritime boundary may be limited and the latter’s territorial waters would be constrained around the immediate vicinity of Pedra Branca only.
The decision of the ICJ is final and not subject to appeal. The judgment never totally resolved the dispute for it only determined the ownership of the main islet but not where the maritime boundary is. As a response, the two countries set up a joint technical committee to enforce the judgment.
Where exactly do we win? look at the red circle, thats belong to us...
I think most of us, really disapointed with the ICJ result but do remember although Middle Rocks seem to be smaller than Pulau Batu Putih, do remember Middle Rocks consists of two clusters of rocks which is similar with two island. And you know in this situation our areas is more lager then the island belongs to Singaporean.
**Why do we loosed against Pulau Batu Puteh. ICJ told..
The court found that the Malaysian sultanate-turned province of Johor had held the original title to the island, but had taken “no action at all” regarding Singapore’s operation of a lighthouse there for more than a century.
Accroding to The Star report, Tun Dr Mahathir announced in his home state of Kedah that he has quit Umno, and he urged other party members to quit too, as a way of pressuring Abdullah into vacating his post.
HOWEVER, he advised those who do quit not to join any opposition party, so that they can all rejoin Umno once Abdullah is removed.
In an immediate response to the breaking news, Musa Hitam's protege Shahrir Samad advised people to "prepare for another general election".
AND u know, Sanusi Junid has also quit Umno. Sound scared right?
More info u can find-out from this url http://malaysianinsider.com/mni/mahathir-resigns-deepening-cracks-in-umno.html
What say you P** Lah
"I was surprised that he resigned and does not want to be in Umno anymore," the premier told reporters, after years of feuding between the pair. "I had never thought that he would actually take the step to leave the party.
“Mahathir is a popular leader and there will be some impact from him quitting the party. But I don’t foresee many party leaders following his footsteps,” said Abdullah.
“If the members love Umno, they won’t leave the party. I didn’t quit the party despite all the difficulties I went through.”
Asked whether he would step down to take responsibility for disastrous results in March 8 elections, he replied: "Why should I? I still have a lot of work to do."
"The important thing is that Umno has to remain calm and understand that its members have to be loyal to the party and be strong and continue to carry out the struggle," he said.
Lets get back to the times where people especialy Malays & bumi's cried together when this 'che det' touched our heart with his poems
Here some tips for you provided by Yahoo which i think may bring up our self confident to get back to the stand and work hard as what we wish to be before we hired by the company we belong to righ now. Hopefully it'll help us. Thanks for Yahoo!
You just started a new job. It's like a dream come true -- except when it's not. What's a professional to do when she accepts a job that seems like a living nightmare? Read on for solutions and advice from a career coach.
1. Assess the Situation (and Yourself)
There are a lot of different reasons why your new job may seem less than ideal. Perhaps your boss is a micromanager. Maybe your duties are different than what you'd thought they'd be. Or a client may have jumped ship, leaving you and your coworkers suddenly scrambling. Consider what's making you miserable before taking any kind of action.
Lynn Berger, a Manhattan-based career coach and counselor, agrees. "I think you have to really scope it out." She urges her clients, "See if there's any way you can take any self-responsibility for this. Also, ask yourself, is there a way you can grow from this? Maybe you've never worked for a boss with a particular personality type, but you may be able to deal with it over time and learn from it."
2. Open a Dialogue
If your supervisor seems happy with your performance while you're not happy in the position, it may be very easy to start a conversation about what's making you miserable. She may be willing to shift your responsibilities or provide you with additional support.
If your boss seems displeased, it can be a bit more difficult, says Berger, a member of the International Coach Federation. "You've still got to open a dialogue, and the earlier the better." She urges dissatisfied employees to talk to management, saying, "Get clear on what you need from them and what they need from you."
Are you without the proper tools and support to do your job? "Throw it out there to your boss and see if he will help. You have to let people know what you need," advises Berger, a graduate of Columbia University.
If you can't talk to your boss because she's the root of your problem, Berger says, "Check it out with other people you work with. Watch how they're handling this person. And if you find out from coworkers that everyone else who's had this position has been out of there in three months, that could be very revealing."
3. Patience Is a Virtue
When Berger works with clients who fear they've made a mistake in accepting a new job, she reminds them, "It takes three to six months until you're comfortable in a new job. There are going to be growing pains, especially if you haven't started a new job in a long time."
New job starters, she says, should be prepared for a bit of anxiety as they roll up their sleeves and dig in to a new position. "It's overwhelming! You're going to be exhausted and you need to give yourself room around that."
While you're ramping up, "Observe as much as you can and not only learn the job, but learn about the company and the way it works, the way things are done," she says. That can go a long way in helping you feel more comfortable.
4. If You Leave...
Do you still feel like you have to leave? Berger tells workers to ask themselves, "Is this a perceived nightmare or a real nightmare? If you're a victim of verbal or physical abuse at work, no one should have to live that way."
However, even if you're not subjected to those horrors, you may still feel as though you're in a nightmarish situation. If you feel you've given it time and your best efforts, you may choose to move on. "No one should feel tortured or sick over a job," concedes Berger.
When looking for another position, you can explain your brief time in this job by saying, "I realized early on this wasn't the right situation." Berger says that job seekers should make the experience seem as positive as they can. Also, she wants professionals to learn from their mistakes. Before accepting another offer, "Ask questions. Visit the company a few times. Speak with employees there. Make sure you understand the full scope of the position and what the day-to-day will be like."
"You never want to regret that you walked away from an opportunity too quickly," Berger says. "As long as you know you gave it your best shot and tried, that's what really counts."
The Pix represent myself feelings as today we celebrated a labor day. Happy Labor Days buddy!
Ahaks.. we might be shocked reading newspaper this morning - especialy for those who missed the first sitting of the House yesterday which been telecasted by RTM, the appointed Dewan Rakyat almost fighting themself when some of them make a jeers and heckling, shouting, table thumping and the brandishing which makes other speaker unsatisfied.
Here some headline from a local mainstream and tabloid newspaper regarding to the matter.
The Star
THE Dewan turned into a “zoo” after the seating position of Datuk Ibrahim Ali (Ind – Pasir Mas) became a bone of contention between the Speaker and the Opposition.
Razali Ibrahim (BN – Muar) was trying to ask the first question of the sitting when Karpal Singh intervened on a point of order, prompting Datuk Bung Mokhtar Radin (BN – Kinabatangan) to stand up and interject.
When Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia allowed the latter to intervene, Karpal Singh said he hoped that the “bigfoot from Kinabatangan won’t disturb me”.
“You-lah, big monkey,” Bung Mokhtar retorted loudly.
Pandikar Amin then ticked off both MPs, telling them to stop this line of argument.
News Straits Time
PATIENCE was the biggest factor that kept Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia in check yesterday.
Speaking to the media after a long day, Pandikar Amin said he would not use his powers to suspend or order any members to leave the House unless he is pushed to the extreme.
The sitting of the first day of Parliament after the 12th general election was a raucous affair, with name-calling.
"Anyone in my place would have felt tested. Half a day was wasted by MPs arguing on technicalities of oath-taking and order of questions raised.
"Taking the oath in the right manner is not a national issue. How are we supposed to debate on current issues if MPs waste the time of Parliament to argue trivial matters?" said Pandikar Amin.
Sinar Harian
KUALA LUMPUR – “Sememangnya Pakatan Rakyat (PR) selalu mengadakan pertemuan sesama ahli bagi memberi lebih tugas kepada mereka untuk menjadikan Parlimen Malaysia sebagai sebuah parlimen yang hebat.” Begitulah antara intipati ucapan yang dinyatakan Penasihat Pakatan Rakyat, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ketika berucap kepada ahli yang terdiri daripada tiga parti komponen iaitu Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Pas dan DAP.
Utusan Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR 30 April - Para pelajar yang menghadiri hari pertama persidangan Dewan Rakyat hari ini tidak menyangka mereka akan dikejutkan dengan tingkah laku dan perkataan kurang sopan daripada ahli-ahli Parlimen.
Mereka sama sekali tidak menduga perjalanan persidangan di Dewan yang sepatutnya dihormati selaras dengan kedudukannya sebagai institusi pembuat dasar, dicemari dengan tindak-tanduk ahli-ahli Parlimen.
Berita Harian
KUALA LUMPUR: Hari pertama sesi soal jawab lisan persidangan Dewan Rakyat, yang julung kali disiarkan secara langsung menerusi RTM1 semalam, hangat dan kecoh apabila pembangkang sering mempersoalkan beberapa peraturan mesyuarat sehingga hanya tiga soalan, dijawab dalam tempoh sejam setengah.
Kekecohan yang bermula apabila Karpal Singh (DAP-Bukit Gelugor) mempersoalkan peraturan mengangkat sumpah Ahli Parlimen, Isnin lalu, semakin hangat apabila ahli Parlimen Barisan Nasional (BN) turut mencelah.
