Isi Hati Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail

Politics aside, it was so touching to read about her pain all this while. As if you could feel for yourself how relief she must be and how thankful she is to Allah taala.

She is indeed a strong person.

Alhamdulillah, the ridiculous case has over. Good for PM, good for the Government, good for Anwar, good for the other side of the camp and good for rakyat.

No more tax-payers' money being spent on this embarrassing case.

Wan Azizah: Sodomy slander was slow death

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal

January 10, 2012

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — An emotional Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's acquittal of his sodomy charge yesterday finally ended the pain and suffering she and her family have had to endure for the past two years.

The PKR president said she would not have been able to handle it if the High Court had delivered a guilty verdict on Anwar, and that the highly-publicised trial had left her emotionally drained.

File photo of a sombre-looking Wan Azizah holding onto Anwar (in dark glasses) as they arrive at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on January 9, 2012 for the verdict on Anwar's sodomy charge. — Picture by Jack Ooi

Anwar was yesterday acquitted of a charge of sodomising his former male aide Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan.

Judge Datuk Mohd Zabidin Mohd Diah ruled that the prosecution had not done enough to prove Anwar had committed sodomy against Saiful.

"To be honest I was too tired for a repeat of the sad episode of 1998. I was tired from being dragged into (a) long sadness... if abang Nuar (Anwar) was convicted, even though the kids have grown up, there would be no difference to our pain.

"It would have doubled," she was quoted by Sinar Harian as saying.

"How could it not, (this) body which has grown with age, physique and soul is not as strong as before. The sad news would have washed away all feeling," she said.

Recounting the moments before the verdict was read out in court yesterday, Wan Azizah said she constantly prayed to God not to allow her to be separated from her husband.

"For 2½ years we lived under pressure, dying slowly. Slander is a poison that kills," she said bluntly.

The presence of all her six children as well as their spouses gave her some strength and courage as it was rare of all of them to gather together except on special occasions.

"Our hearts were one, our souls were together," she said.

The 59-year-old grandmother recalled how nervous she was on the way to the Kuala Lumpur High Court, passing by the sea of supporters before entering the familiar-looking courtroom.

She said she was speechless and cried when the verdict was read out, amid shouts of joy from friends, relatives and the public.

"I held Abang Nuar close. Abang Nuar held me. I could not say anything but thank Allah.

"At that moment, all the pain left my body. The suffering left my soul," she said, and that the whole family stopped by the Segambut mosque for prayers after leaving the High Court.

"I thanked Allah for allowing us to leave the court with a happy heart.

"Allah, thank you. You have ended our pain."

Bossypants

I didn't know about the existence of this book by Tina Fey until Mus mentioned it to me the other day.

Unfortunately, the book is currently unavailable at MPH. If to place an order now, it takes about 2 or 3 weeks to arrive. By then, my 40% off discount offer would have already expired.

I'm really, really sorry Mus. Let us try again for the next KBO fair?

Zain of Tiram Travel

I'm really not sure whether he tried to be funny, lalok, forgetful or naive. Only a week before, he asked for a letter if Pak Ngah, Mak Ngah and Kak Iza would like to pull out.

Today, when I came in to make full settlement for Mak Lang, he totally forgot about the letter (well, which is GOOD for me and not that I'm complaining anyhow) and the best part is he deducted the amount with deposit paid for the three cancelling persons.

Lawaklah kau ni, Zain.

"Kenapa saya bagi empat? Bukan tiga beg?"

"Lupalah tu. Kan saya ambilkan untuk Faizal!"

Bukit Broga With Al-Khereeds

Salah satu kesukaan aku ialah berkongsi keseronokan. Salah satu perkara yang aku seronok buat ialah mendaki Bukit Tabuh dan Bukit Broga.

Dan apabila seorang lagi rakan sekerja menunjukkan minat untuk mendaki, aku dengan berbesar hati, cuba merealisasikan hasrat tersebut.

Kali ini, aku bukan hanya bawa rakan sekerja, malah keluarganya pun turut serta. Anak perempuannya yang berusia 7 tahun itu, biarpun manja tetapi bisa sempurnakan pendakian kurang lebih 45 minit dan kurang juga berhenti.

I'm impressed!

Happy Birthday, Fizul

Today is my brother's birthday.

He's currently saving for his big plan. Insya Allah, will be getting engaged next month.

So, I wish all the best to you, my dearest Fizul. Moga murah rezeki, berkat usia dan dipermudahkan Allah taala dalam setiap perancangan. Aamin.

Tunjuk Perasaan Is Good

I can't stop myself, not to share this enlightened article on street protest and corruption.

Totally agree with her, the real enemy is NOT those people carrying placards or marching down the streets, but those who sitting in the air-conditioned room, buying condominiums for cows.

Demonstrasi is tunjuk perasaan, and how harm can it be? Again, I agree with her, most of Malaysians are not the type that will burn down the Pavillion or loot the 7Eleven or Kedai Jimat. At least, NOT me and I'm very sure, NOT my family or my dearest friends.

Aren't you too?

I hope you will enjoy reading the article below, as enjoyable as I was.

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Making liars of heroes and truth-telling a crime

January 04, 2012

JAN 4 — Our government is very keen on making non-sanctioned demonstrations criminal. Yet our national language interprets demonstrations differently.

In proper Bahasa Malaysia, "demonstrate" is not "demonstrasi" or "mendemonstrasi" or other similar bastardisations of the English language. To demonstrate, in Bahasa Malaysia, is to "tunjuk perasaan" or "show feelings/emotions."

Taken literally, to show how you feel, especially if your sentiments are anti-government, is a crime.

The simple truth is that our publicly-elected leaders... are (mostly) liars.

I am sure that someone is going to call me out for such a sweeping statement. Perhaps it is different in other countries, but in Malaysia, to be successful in politics, it is generally accepted that a politician's main role is to deflect blame, justify inconsistencies, injustice or prejudice and follow the party line, especially when there's conga music.

Some politicians, while not outrightly lying, do not speak the truth. Ah, semantics.

I am frustrated at times by my fellow Malaysians who say that demonstrations are "not our culture." While I think that mere demonstrations alone are not effective, I still think that citizens have the right to demonstrate should they wish. Waving placards, chanting slogans; those are harmless things. I doubt Malaysians are the sort to set Pavilion on fire and loot its outlets.

At heart, many Malaysians are meek and cowed. It's been indoctrinated in us from kindergarten. Sit quietly. Raise your hand if you need to use the bathroom. Make orderly rows and stand at attention to hear your principal speak at assemblies. Never show you're upset, angry or dissatisfied. Respect your elders, even your uncle who you know cheats on your aunt and gambles away their income. Even your Moral Education teacher though his arm lingers far too long on your shoulder and keeps asking you to come over to his house for "extra classes."

What does it say about our local culture when a film that romanticises sexual slavery and celebrates misogyny makes over RM10 million at the box office? Amir Muhammad calls it a "perverse paean to female masochism." The heroine "submits" to being sold as a sex slave, then to her "owner's" marriage proposal and then to being in a polygamous marriage. Talk about a love letter to Stockholm Syndrome.

But Malaysians are expected to be just like Maya Karin's character. Endure the pain when our caretaker takes advantage of us; believe the lies and empty promises. Convince ourselves that the suffering, the debasing of our will, emotions and thoughts is all part and parcel of being a true, patriotic Malaysian.

Someday I want a Malaysia where its citizens are free to tell their politicians bluntly that they suck. No pussyfooting, no hiding behind news portals or questionable blogs. "Dear YB, you are doing a horrible job. Just thought you should know."

I suspect if I tried to do that with an Umno politician, I would start to see strange men watching me from behind newspapers or anonymous comments on my blog decrying me for my "lack of gratitude."

So if you're a real Malaysian, start caring about your fellow Malaysians and not the politicians. When that man walks down the street with a sign saying "Stop Corruption", let him pass and don't make him out to be the enemy. The enemy is the one sitting in an air-conditioned office, buying condos for cows.

Do You That You Should Get 2.5% "Rebate" From TNB Every Year?

YES! I just got to know of this fact when I checked the TNB website today. The one-off deposit you paid upon the request for electricity installment is mandated to be paid 2.5% interest on an annual basis. So, make sure you check your incoming January bill.

Interest on Deposit Paid

TNB will give a 2.5% rebate on the deposit paid by the customer which will be credited yearly into the customer's
January bill.

One more thing, you may request for refund for excess deposit payment. The actual deposit to be paid to TNB is calculated based on the average of two months bill. Administratively, it is better to let it be because if your average suddenly increased, you may then have to top up your deposit.

Reduction in Deposit Amount

If the average of two (2) months bill is less than the amount of deposit paid, TNB will credit the customers' next bill. For example:

Deposit Paid	RM300.00
Average Monthly Bill	RM100.00
Average of two (2) months electricity used	RM200.00
Amount credited to account (RM300–RM200)	RM100.00

To know more about deposit and charges, click here for more details.

And you may create a TNB online account, so that you could check your bill at anytime, anywhere and perform some value-added services online.

Good luck!