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Monday, 4 January 2016
Sajak Tamu: Lesson One
LESSON ONE
(Sesaja judul Omputeh)
Pelajaran siasah tahun sudah:
mulanya, tubuh syarikat negara.
Kemudian hutanglah sesedap rasa.
Tersentap, naikkan cukai segera.
Lebih darurat, cepatlah ke pajak;
lelong sebanyak semurah terdesak.
Tak payahlah dihirau citra bangsa,
sebab tercekik di masa cedera.
Bangunkan dulu tembok undang-undang
pasti tak terburai dan tak terbongkang.
3/1/2016 A. SAMAD SAID
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(Sesaja judul Omputeh)
Pelajaran siasah tahun sudah:
mulanya, tubuh syarikat negara.
Kemudian hutanglah sesedap rasa.
Tersentap, naikkan cukai segera.
Lebih darurat, cepatlah ke pajak;
lelong sebanyak semurah terdesak.
Tak payahlah dihirau citra bangsa,
sebab tercekik di masa cedera.
Bangunkan dulu tembok undang-undang
pasti tak terburai dan tak terbongkang.
3/1/2016 A. SAMAD SAID
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Wednesday, 16 December 2015
A summitter of Gokyo Ri
Assalamualaikum and a very good afternoon I bid to Governor, DG, AGs, Directors, Deputy Directors, and all guests who are present today.
I’m not a descriptive person. I will not describe to you how amazing the views were from beginning to end of the journey. I believe the video presentation and the photo exhibition have done a fantastic job in illustrating that. What I would like to share with you are my personal reflections on the journey, something that could not be captured visually, but could be felt and only seen in hindsight.
If I were to share two eye-openers from this adventure, they will certainly be the new comfort zone I have found & a different interpretation of success I have been enlightened with.
They say “Growth happens outside of your comfort zone”. And that was exactly the reason on my mind when I signed myself up for this expedition. I wanted to go out of my safe cocoon and challenge myself to grow. I wanted to recognise my boundaries and push myself to overcome them. But little did I know, I was actually jumping out of my comfort zone, to a different kind of comfort zone.
Why do I say that?
Despite the tremendous challenges we have to face all the way through, I feel truly blessed to be surrounded by people who have made me feel at home.
It was a journey where friendship is age, race, and status blind. There is no question about how high or how low you are on the corporate ladder because underneath us all, we are flawed individuals who are striving to be better.
It was a journey where people have endlessly encouraged and cheered for each other even though they themselves were gasping and struggling to make it to the finish line.
It was a journey where you see living proofs that with hard work and determination, it is possible to have a career, a family and still keep pursuing interests you have passion for.
It was a journey where the only comparison ever made upon you is one against your previous self, not against a benchmark set by others. And in those elements, I found my comfort zone.
This trip has also opened my eyes to another definition of success. For most of us, success is about transcending our limits and achieving our dreams. While those are absolutely true, little did we realise that there is another level of accomplishment that we could, and perhaps should strive for. And that is, by helping and empowering others to also grow beyond their limits.
This different interpretation of success is demonstrated by none other than our team leader, Apau. I kept wondering, why would a man
I found my answer at the summit of Gokyo.
As I was getting closer to the peak, I told myself that the first thing I wanted to do was to find Apau and thank him for making this possible. That’s all.
Instead, standing in front of him, I found myself crying and lost for words for a moment. I hugged him eventually and said “Thank you.
Thank you Apau, for everything”, to which he replied “it felt good, right?”
You see, Apau had “been there & done that”. He knew how mountains could change people and how nature has opened minds and thoughts in ways no self-help books could. He believed that and wanted to share that valuable learning experience with the rest of us.
Success could be scoring your personal goals or a long list of personal accolades. To Apau, success is helping others to get there. It’s about making small but permanent impact in other people’s lives. It doesn't matter if he has climbed the mountains for the umpteenth times, but if he could make the journey possible for other people to bring changes within themselves, that is already a success. To me, this is deeply profound. It is a very meaningful compass to navigate our lives with for greater purpose that yields greater good.
All in all, the expedition has been amazing and has offered us a holistic learning experience. I have learned useful knowledge on health and fitness like what to eat and not to eat on training days and experienced the good physiological changes that happen in between. At the same time, I also gained tremendous motivation to keep on pushing forward even when my legs are quitting on me because I know the pain is worthwhile.
In fact, I believe the experiences we had have made all of us stronger physically, mentally and emotionally.
As I reflect upon my one year anniversary with Bank Negara, I find myself lucky to be surrounded by highly motivated yet humble colleagues with diverse backgrounds. The learning opportunity that this organisation has to offer (indoor or outdoor) is something not to be taken for granted.
When a British mountaineer named George Mallory was asked why he wanted to climb Mt. Everest, his answer was “because it’s there”. I used to think that sounds cliche and a bit too simplistic to say, especially for someone who was about to conquer the impossible and leave a legacy behind.
Now that I’ve been to the Himalayas, I’m thinking maybe George Mallory was right after all. The trekking experience there is so incredible that no words could do justice.
So, I’ve decided. If someone asks why I would put myself under Apau’s training regime and endure hundred kilometres of trekking, my answer would be “because it’s worth it”.
And I hope people wouldn’t find that answer cliche and simplistic too, but rather will be inspired to experience what could be a life-changing journey of a lifetime.
Thank you.
- Atikah Abdul Aziz -
Central Banker
I’m not a descriptive person. I will not describe to you how amazing the views were from beginning to end of the journey. I believe the video presentation and the photo exhibition have done a fantastic job in illustrating that. What I would like to share with you are my personal reflections on the journey, something that could not be captured visually, but could be felt and only seen in hindsight.
If I were to share two eye-openers from this adventure, they will certainly be the new comfort zone I have found & a different interpretation of success I have been enlightened with.
They say “Growth happens outside of your comfort zone”. And that was exactly the reason on my mind when I signed myself up for this expedition. I wanted to go out of my safe cocoon and challenge myself to grow. I wanted to recognise my boundaries and push myself to overcome them. But little did I know, I was actually jumping out of my comfort zone, to a different kind of comfort zone.
Why do I say that?
Despite the tremendous challenges we have to face all the way through, I feel truly blessed to be surrounded by people who have made me feel at home.
It was a journey where friendship is age, race, and status blind. There is no question about how high or how low you are on the corporate ladder because underneath us all, we are flawed individuals who are striving to be better.
It was a journey where people have endlessly encouraged and cheered for each other even though they themselves were gasping and struggling to make it to the finish line.
It was a journey where you see living proofs that with hard work and determination, it is possible to have a career, a family and still keep pursuing interests you have passion for.
It was a journey where the only comparison ever made upon you is one against your previous self, not against a benchmark set by others. And in those elements, I found my comfort zone.
This trip has also opened my eyes to another definition of success. For most of us, success is about transcending our limits and achieving our dreams. While those are absolutely true, little did we realise that there is another level of accomplishment that we could, and perhaps should strive for. And that is, by helping and empowering others to also grow beyond their limits.
This different interpretation of success is demonstrated by none other than our team leader, Apau. I kept wondering, why would a man
- Spend thousands of Ringgit to climb the same peak for 3 times
- Take the pain to train us, whom level of fitness are so far behind
- Spend so much time to organise for the trip, get the paperwork and approval ready when he could have climbed a different peak on his own, hassle free.
I found my answer at the summit of Gokyo.
As I was getting closer to the peak, I told myself that the first thing I wanted to do was to find Apau and thank him for making this possible. That’s all.
Instead, standing in front of him, I found myself crying and lost for words for a moment. I hugged him eventually and said “Thank you.
Thank you Apau, for everything”, to which he replied “it felt good, right?”
You see, Apau had “been there & done that”. He knew how mountains could change people and how nature has opened minds and thoughts in ways no self-help books could. He believed that and wanted to share that valuable learning experience with the rest of us.
Success could be scoring your personal goals or a long list of personal accolades. To Apau, success is helping others to get there. It’s about making small but permanent impact in other people’s lives. It doesn't matter if he has climbed the mountains for the umpteenth times, but if he could make the journey possible for other people to bring changes within themselves, that is already a success. To me, this is deeply profound. It is a very meaningful compass to navigate our lives with for greater purpose that yields greater good.
All in all, the expedition has been amazing and has offered us a holistic learning experience. I have learned useful knowledge on health and fitness like what to eat and not to eat on training days and experienced the good physiological changes that happen in between. At the same time, I also gained tremendous motivation to keep on pushing forward even when my legs are quitting on me because I know the pain is worthwhile.
In fact, I believe the experiences we had have made all of us stronger physically, mentally and emotionally.
As I reflect upon my one year anniversary with Bank Negara, I find myself lucky to be surrounded by highly motivated yet humble colleagues with diverse backgrounds. The learning opportunity that this organisation has to offer (indoor or outdoor) is something not to be taken for granted.
When a British mountaineer named George Mallory was asked why he wanted to climb Mt. Everest, his answer was “because it’s there”. I used to think that sounds cliche and a bit too simplistic to say, especially for someone who was about to conquer the impossible and leave a legacy behind.
Now that I’ve been to the Himalayas, I’m thinking maybe George Mallory was right after all. The trekking experience there is so incredible that no words could do justice.
So, I’ve decided. If someone asks why I would put myself under Apau’s training regime and endure hundred kilometres of trekking, my answer would be “because it’s worth it”.
And I hope people wouldn’t find that answer cliche and simplistic too, but rather will be inspired to experience what could be a life-changing journey of a lifetime.
Thank you.
- Atikah Abdul Aziz -
Central Banker
Monday, 31 August 2015
Mari Merdekakan Diri Kita
34 jam sebelum tiba 31 Ogos, kurang lebih 230,000 rakyat berhimpun secara aman di sekitar Dataran Merdeka untuk menyuarakan lima tuntutan iaitu:
1) Pilihan raya yang bebas dan adil;
2) Kerajaan yang telus;
3) Hak untuk berdemonstrasi;
4) Mengukuhkan sistem demokrasi berparlimen; dan
5) Menyelamatkan ekonomi negara.
Sekurang-kurangnya satu daripada tuntutan tersebut telah tertunai, hak untuk berhimpun dengan aman.
Tahniah buah pihak penganjur, Polis Diraja Malaysia dan 230,000 peserta Bersih 4.0 kerana membuktikan rakyat Malaysia boleh berdemonstrasi secara aman dan matang.
Dua tuntutan yang kian nampak pentingnya adalah keperluan rakyat bertindak segera untuk sebuah kerajaan yang telus bagi membetulkan persepsi awam dan antarabangsa tentang kedudukan ekonomi negara.
Rakyat sekarang semakin demanding! Jawapan seperti "ini adalah fenomena global" tidak boleh ditelan bulat-bulat tanpa disokong dengan hujah dan fakta. Memang kejatuhan matawang dirasakan oleh beberapa negara lain seperti China, Australia dan Indonesia tetapi kenapa kerajaan-kerajaan yang boleh membuat persediaan awal agar tidak teruk kesan yang dialami mereka?
Oleh itu, kerajaan yang dipimpin oleh Perdana Menteri perlu lebih kreatif dan logik dalam berhujah dengan rakyat. Bak kata Sultan Johor, "Jangan perbodohkan rakyat!"
Semoga rakyat lebih bebas menyuarakan kritikan dan idea selepas ini dan moga kerajaan tidak lagi berlagak serba tahu dalam dunia yang kian mencabar ini. Kerajaan usah takut dengan keberanian rakyat mengutarakan pandangan mereka kerana suara-suara itu adalah "check and balance" buat kerajaan untuk memberikan perkhidmatan terbaik untuk rakyat Malaysia. Jika sesatu dasar itu didapati pincang, tidak terlambat untuk mengakui kesilapan, belajar daripadanya dan move on!
Rakyat juga usah terpengaruh dengan bisikan-bisikan perkauman dan keganasan yang cuba memecahbelahkan perpaduan kita. Malaysia lahir daripada muafakat dan toleransi nenek moyang kita yang nampak kebaikan dan manfaat negera ini bebas daripada belenggu penjajah dalam mengatur perjalanan kita. Oleh itu, raikan kepelbagaian kita untuk saling lengkap melengkapi dalam berdepan dengan cabaran demi cabaran.
Selamat menyambut Hari Kebangsaan buat seluruh rakyat Malaysia. Merdeka dan bersih tanahairku!
Thursday, 27 August 2015
Hanyut
Dear friends,
The most anticipated film in 2015 will be coming soon (please join me to pray hard on this).
Meantime, please enjoy the film trailer below.
http://youtu.be/bLOAUTHrL8c
Filem Hanyut ini adalah arahan Uwei Haji Saari dan dibintangi oleh Peter O'Brien,Diana Danielle, Ady Putra dan Sofia Jane. Ini adalah filem termahal yang pernah dibikin oleh mana-mana pengarah di Malaysia.
Filem Hanyut ini adalah arahan Uwei Haji Saari dan dibintangi oleh Peter O'Brien,Diana Danielle, Ady Putra dan Sofia Jane. Ini adalah filem termahal yang pernah dibikin oleh mana-mana pengarah di Malaysia.
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Tuesday, 18 August 2015
Dayang Nurfaizah - Tak Pernah Menyerah OFFICIAL MV
Tak pernah menyerahCheck out Dayang Nurfaizah's latest music video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/R24lzCfvdX0
Untuk selalu mencuba
Menjadi yang terbaik untukmu
Dan segalanya
My 2 cent is this new single is not as melancholic as Di Pintu Syurga but it slowly grows in you. As always, Dayang Nurfaizah really connect with you, with her awesome's penghayatan. Also, the single is good for a theme song. If you don't know what a theme song is, please watch Ally McBeal's Theme of Life episode.
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Sunday, 9 August 2015
Orang Kita Tidak Hirau Kebenaran
Pagi Ahad yang sejuk di Melaka, ditambah enaknya dengan sepiring Mee Melah, nasi lemak 70 sen dan kopi O kampung.
Duduk senyap-senyap, dikelilingi orang-orang tempatan, sesekali tercuri-dengar perbualan terhangat warung kopi.
Tanah keretapi.
Susah untuk cari rumah mampu dimiliki.
Handphone.
Anak-anak kahwin dan keluar rumah.
Berbeza dengan mood di ibukota dan di alam maya. Orang sini tidak suka risau-risau. Mungkin mengamalkan positivity in life!
Atau mereka betul-betul tidak peduli sebab pi mai pi mai tang tu. Jadi, mengapa perlu diberatkan kepala dengan hal-hal remeh.
Sesekali, di corong radio meneriakkan kempen sambutan kemerdekaan. Hargai kemerdekaan, syukuri kemerdekaan, antara intipadi yang dilaung-laungkan. Bagaimana pula rayakan kemerdekaan?
Di kala Syawal kian hampir di penghujung, Muslim bebas merayakan kemenangan masing-masing melawan nafsu dan menginsafi nilai sebenar nikmat dan rahmat Allah. Kita bebas merayakan kemenangan ini selagi tidak menyimpang dari syariat Islam. Ada yang menunaikan puasa enam, ada yang mengadakan rumah terbuka, ada juga yang bercuti ke luar negara.
Tetapi bila bicara tentang 31 Ogos, mengapa kita tidak merayakannya sebebas-bebas mungkin selagi tidak melanggar syariat Allah?
Rakyat yang bebas tidak perlu ditakut-takutkan tentang itu dan ini. Rakyat yang bebas mampu menilai yang mana buruk, yang mana molek. Rakyat yang bebas akan melihat jauh, tidak terhenti yang kepada kehidupan esok pagi sahaja.
Kebebasan yang ada patut diraikan. Jangan puas setakat wujud DNA dari Male Y dalam dubur Saiful. Jangan puas setakat RM2.6 bilion adalah derma. Jangan puas setakat landasan kapal terbang bertakung adalah sesuatu yang biasa untuk lapangan terbang baru.
Kebebasan yang Allah beri perlu dimanfaatkan sebaik mungkin. Allah taala berfirman, "Bacalah dengan nama Tuhanmu yang menciptakan".
Jadi, jangan malu dan malas untuk membaca.
Pepatah Melayu juga mengatakan, "Malu bertanya, sesat jalan". Jadi, bertanyalah.
Benarkah orang kita tidak hirau kebenaran? Yang pasti, saya bukan begitu.
Awak?
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Duduk senyap-senyap, dikelilingi orang-orang tempatan, sesekali tercuri-dengar perbualan terhangat warung kopi.
Tanah keretapi.
Susah untuk cari rumah mampu dimiliki.
Handphone.
Anak-anak kahwin dan keluar rumah.
Berbeza dengan mood di ibukota dan di alam maya. Orang sini tidak suka risau-risau. Mungkin mengamalkan positivity in life!
Atau mereka betul-betul tidak peduli sebab pi mai pi mai tang tu. Jadi, mengapa perlu diberatkan kepala dengan hal-hal remeh.
Sesekali, di corong radio meneriakkan kempen sambutan kemerdekaan. Hargai kemerdekaan, syukuri kemerdekaan, antara intipadi yang dilaung-laungkan. Bagaimana pula rayakan kemerdekaan?
Di kala Syawal kian hampir di penghujung, Muslim bebas merayakan kemenangan masing-masing melawan nafsu dan menginsafi nilai sebenar nikmat dan rahmat Allah. Kita bebas merayakan kemenangan ini selagi tidak menyimpang dari syariat Islam. Ada yang menunaikan puasa enam, ada yang mengadakan rumah terbuka, ada juga yang bercuti ke luar negara.
Tetapi bila bicara tentang 31 Ogos, mengapa kita tidak merayakannya sebebas-bebas mungkin selagi tidak melanggar syariat Allah?
Rakyat yang bebas tidak perlu ditakut-takutkan tentang itu dan ini. Rakyat yang bebas mampu menilai yang mana buruk, yang mana molek. Rakyat yang bebas akan melihat jauh, tidak terhenti yang kepada kehidupan esok pagi sahaja.
Kebebasan yang ada patut diraikan. Jangan puas setakat wujud DNA dari Male Y dalam dubur Saiful. Jangan puas setakat RM2.6 bilion adalah derma. Jangan puas setakat landasan kapal terbang bertakung adalah sesuatu yang biasa untuk lapangan terbang baru.
Kebebasan yang Allah beri perlu dimanfaatkan sebaik mungkin. Allah taala berfirman, "Bacalah dengan nama Tuhanmu yang menciptakan".
Jadi, jangan malu dan malas untuk membaca.
Pepatah Melayu juga mengatakan, "Malu bertanya, sesat jalan". Jadi, bertanyalah.
Benarkah orang kita tidak hirau kebenaran? Yang pasti, saya bukan begitu.
Awak?
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