Blogging all the way to Parliament

Updated 3rd May 08: And now someone starts to blog, but I am very sure he do not want to make a comeback to the Parliament!

I laughed when I knew about it. I was reading this and this and remembered my own experience. The world is now much more IT-dependable, in a good way. YB Jeff Ooi said that having Internet connection in the Parliament is good for him.He can google every facts uttered by MPs. Now, everyone will get things right. And yes, he blogged inside the Parliament.

Before this, he was blogging to get inside the parliament. It was the first time I saw an online fund-raising for a political campaign. I visited Jeff Ooi's Screenshot everyday to see how much he makes. And also, I feel lured to donate as well. From that, we can say that Malaysia has seen a very one-sided internet campaign, and a fiery one at that. Now some people have realized that it is important to have a blog on to convey your messages. People can see who represents who, and who represents issues of the people.

Yes, there are also sites that cater on educating the people of their own rights. While they might not be taking any sides, they convinced the people, that change can be initiated if they are willing to do it.

It is very important for the voters, electorates to know who are they voting for. And of course, what he represents. Currently, the campus election process does not allow anyone to form alliances to show who represents what. But the students know best. There are sides, but sometimes they do not know what they represents. The campus election banner, for example only states your name, your faculty but nothing other than that.

I believed that Jeff Ooi has won the hearts of many. He may won Jelutong Parliamentary seat, but the truth is, he won the support of many more than that (mostly netizens). And also, we saw many candidates from "Islamic State" party won votes from the non-Muslim. They knew what they voted for.

But the students of UM? What do they voted for? When you have been stereotyped as "opposition" who will ruin the University, will anyone vote for you?

Yes, this is why blogs matter. You might go all the way to the Parliament with it. If you want to lead the people, you might at least tell them what's on your mind. And then the people will judge you with it.

Commodity or Community?

I have this drawing for quite some time now. I drew it while I was in class. I wanted to preserve something very useful that I learned that very day. It was an ordinary Moral and Ethics class, yet the lecturer conveyed to me a very powerful lesson. I drew it on my last class, or at that time I thought as the last class, because I have another two last classes after that in the study week.

I drew this in class anyway, do not emulate me for that. But you should try to play your part too. A little post in your blog will do I guess. And of course, shut your computer/laptop after you have made that post and you do not want to use your computer anymore. (I have quit downloading anime for that sake, because I used to over-utilise my laptop to download while I was sleeping)

It depends on how you view the world. Somehow, you might forget how the world view on you.

Yes, and I would like to have you visit this blog.

Happy Earth Day!

p/s: the original drawing was in blue pen. and no green colors. I colored it using GIMP.

Bangunan Peperiksaan UM terbakar!

Belumpun habis demam peperiksaan di alami oleh setiap mahasiswa/i UM, warga kampus digemparkan dengan berita Bangunan Peperiksaan(BP) terbakar! Kebakaran kecil yang berlaku itu dikatakan punca mengapa jadual peperiksaan yang sepatutnya dijadualkan paad hari semalam, 19 April 2008 di bawa kepada 20 April 2008. Tempat-tempat yang dijadualkan juga diubah ke tempat selain BP, iaitu di Dewan Tunku Canselor (DTC), Akademi Pengajian Islam (API) dan Akademi Pengajian Melayu (APM). Rujuk UMISISWEB.

Sumber yang diperolehi mengatakan bahawa pelajar-pelajar tahun pertama yang mengambil peperiksaan kursus English Enhancement 1 mendapati asap tebal di Bangunan Peperiksaan. Ada juga sumber yang menyatakan Prof. Amin TNC Akademik dan Pengantarabangsaan memberitahu bahawa penukaran jadual berlaku kerana BP terbakar.

Dikatakan kebakaran berlaku di bahagian stor, dan tidak melibatkan seluruh Bangunan Peperiksaan. Punca kebakaran ialah disebabkan oleh litar pintas.

Apapun UMISISWEB juga meminta mahasiswa untuk memberikan perhatian kepada sebarang perubahan daripada 21/4/08 sehingga 26/4/08. Di laman utama UMISISWEB, bahagian events menyatakan: STUDENTS ARE REQUESTED TO CHECK THE CHANGES IN THE EXAMINATION SCHEDULE AT THE UMISISWEB WEBSITE FROM TIME TO TIME FOR ALL EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED FROM 21/4/2008 TO 26/4/2008

Respon awal mahasiswa berbelah bahagi samaada untuk mempercayai apa yang berlaku ataupun tidak. Ada yang terkejut dan menganggap perkara ini suatu yang serius, dan perlu di ambil perhatian serius dari pentadbiran UM (sini). Tidak kurang juga yang menanggap isu ini sebagai perkara yang kelakar (sini). Di dalam komuniti virtual Friendster juga mula diedarkan ‘message’ bernada sinikal berkenaan dengan kebakaran yang berlaku selain mengingatkan mahasiswa untuk mendapatkan informasi berkenaan penukaran jadual yang mungkin berlaku lagi dari UMISISWEB dan melalui SMS.

Sumber: Mahasiswakini

...of the past weeks

A journey to an uncharted region for me. Well, I have yet to chart all the places I went to, so that some milestones could be relived, and some mistakes could be avoided in the future. There were a lot that happened these past weeks. And I am not comfortable, but I accept that it is a part and parcel of life, and specifically, in doing my responsibility as a representative.

Some of you might notice what had happened if you were always online to subscribe to online medias, and some of you might notice this face in Chinese press. Many others played low what happened to UM's student leadership these past weeks. I also do not want to describe what happened, but just want to state that what I did was something that I believe as right, and I respect other people's belief.

For me, its a whistle-blowing at a higher and bigger scale, naughty in nature, but proven effective. The truth has prevail. I have apologized to the person concerned openly as you might see in some medias, but I am a little bit disappointed to see that some take advantage of my apologies. I took that as a part of the price I had to pay. But, regardless of what happened, I am ready to do what I have done once again, if needed. I will fight for the truth, even if it will cost me more.

Now, its not a time to rest, the final exam is near, the quest for the truth and for a better University continues. As I always like to say, play your part, do well in your exams. If you want to rant about things (concerning the university) and want to brought issues up, do tell me or anyone on the team.

Change is hard, but it can be done if we are together.

Go score for your final exam!

Final Exam 2nd SEMESTER 2007/2008 -- All invited!

I wonder whether is it all right if this blog started to become like a reminder to UM students. And of course, I believe that many of our problems in UM started with misinformation, no information and forgotten information. Here, again, I take my pleasure to remind everyone of you about this particular thing. Final Exam.

And this reminder is directed specially to those who are still wondering whether they can get into an examination hall this semester.



I went to the HEP's office to get one of these for the faculty. After that I gave one copy to the faculty's office to be distributed in the faculty level. I saw that wording in the notice "atas RAYUAN MPMUM kepada pihak Pengurusan Universiti". I did not care much about it in the first place. After all, even if I did not do anything about this, I am still a part of MPMUM, and indirectly get the credit. (to tell the truth, I did not do anything about this case, and thus, no credit for me)

But, what made me feel uneasy is because, deep inside I know, that there is someone else outside MPM who did some work. So, I called that someone, and ask him about whether he knew the latest development. He said no, and I clarified on 'the notice'. He said thank you. After all, the objective has been accomplished. He did not do it for the credit. He told me it is OK for MPM to have that credit. After all he is small compared to a big body like MPM.

So, back to work for me. But after some time, he messaged me about a particular someone 'harassing' him telling him that what he did was a shame to the university. He told me the story, about he went up and down the administration stairs and to help his friends. He is a vocal person, but his intention is nice.

I personally believe that without that kind of 'vocal pressure' from the students, UM administration will not succumb to student's concern. These students want fast action. They live in a drastically changing environment. Look outside the UM box for example.

Back to that guy. I asked him whether he can disclose who did it to him. He do not want to. And he personally ask me not to mention his name if I ever writing about this.

Anyway, for all of you out there, it is not because I do not believe in Notices being pasted in UM. And it is not that I do not believe in Umissweb and 'SuratPerdana'. But, after quite some time, we have to admit that there is a break in the communication. So, do tell others about this. Make sure that everyone can register for the next session 2008/2009.

Two things to tell your friends:
1. STATUS PEMBAYARAN HUTANG PELAJAR -- the details and what-to-dos (click on the Picture for larger view)
2. UMCTES (Course and Teaching Evaluation System) -->
DUE 12 APRIL 2008!!

HELP YOUR FRIENDS!