Clean Up!

Everybody seems to have some solution to the on-going crisis in Terengganu. I thought I’d have my say too.

Obviously two parties are in a tussle of who should and rightly be appointed as the next MB. The palace wanted a new face while the federal BN had chosen to keep Idris. Now after more than 2 weeks the crisis deepens.

There must be something wrong with this Idris fella that the Sultan (currently Agong) is so adamant to have a different guy helming the state’s administrative office. While on the other side, Pak Dol and his men wouldn’t want to give in because of some constitutional reason. I think its way beyond than just that. Its plain ego.

I think this is what they could have done. Get rid of these two bastards and pick one out of the 22 available polishers. Ok, make that 21 as that Rosol prick can be seen polishing a little too obvious and may not be liked by all quarters.

Now I read Pak Dol will seek an audience with the HRH to sort things out. Great. But only now? someone must have fallen asleep. This issue could have been solved weeks ago but the MSMs were seen too busy highlighting the little silver state crisis they intentionally over looked the bigger one.

I think it’s a welcome break in a way. With all the primatetime news focusing mostly on the shits happening in Terengganu, suddenly we get less news whacking the opposition.

Or could it also be that that Sabery the new minister guy did some cleaning only a week into office, scrubbed all the dirty stain off left by his predecessor? Quite unlikely but we can always wish upon a star.

Another Day Another Tag

The title says it all. I’ve somehow made a reputation of myself as a tag-whore blogger, as according to the over-dramatic queen, miss CDO. And oh what do you know, I’m tagged again. And once again by the HRH queen herself.

Whenever I go blog-hopping I’d sure to come across some kind of tag or another and somehow I knew it’d eventually reach the Land. Cant remember exactly when but I saw this particular tag-thing during one of my sessions whoring around other people’s blog and finally its here to get it done and later to pass it on.

Here goes.

8 THINGS I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT

1. Arsenal FC. Through thick and thin, good and bad times, win or lose, I’m a Gooner. A Gooner for life.
2. Punk Rock. I’m a Punk at heart. No safety-pins, lip ring, scrotum ring nor Mohican hair-do needed.
3. My adorable nieces and nephews. No kid to call my own. They’re the closest to feel being a big daddy.
4. My girl, my soulmate.
5. Food; Nasi Kandar.
6. My family. Precious.
7. My room. It’s a big world out there.
8. Head gear. Caps, hats, helmet etc.

8 Things I want to do before I die.

1. Walk, run and climb…fucking NOT!
2. Set my wheels on The Emirates ground.
3. Meet Wenger. In Arsene we trust!
4. Meet Hugh Hefner.
5. Dig on those pricey, fancy designer food.
6. Get married (?).
7. Travel the world on Queen Victoria.
8. Be amongst the crowd at Lollapalooza

8 things I say often

1. Shit.
2. Eat my shit.
3. Thank you.
4. No problem.
5. I love you.
6. Fuck.
7. Apa crit?
8. alon-alon

8 books I’ve recently read

Ok here's a confession. This question is like the ultimate challenge. Cant even name one. Sorry to disappoint you folks but have to give this a miss.

8 songs I could listen to over and over again.

Time Bomb – Rancid
Slug- The Ramones.
Hit Me Baby One More Time- Britney Spears
Who’s Gonna Save us?- The Living End
Simmer Down- Bob Marley, The Skatalites, The Specials, Mighty mighty Bosstones.
White Man (In Hammersmith Palais) – the Clash, 311
Yellow Ledbetter- Pearl Jam
Chop Suey- System Of A Down

*Only God knows for no apparent reason the song titles are made colorful.

8 things that attract me to my best friends.

1. Honesty
2. Loyalty
3. Reliable
4. Gila
5. Supportive
6. In the same boat
7. Common passion in footie especially
8. Bigger loser than yours truly

Yay, done. Now lets see, who should I pass the tag to. How the kakak-kakak listed in my blogroll. Yeah, good idea. Should be fun. Tinesh, take a rest as you’re safe for now.

Kak Dalilah, you’re one. And Kak Wanshana, you’re tagged too.

Movie 5s

Ok here’s a quickie. I thought I’d take a cue from them Scousers, listing down my 5 all-time favorite movies. I’m not much a movie buff so unlike the island 5 albums, this time it wouldn’t be tough a choice to make.

Ok this is another tag I admit. I can never hide this little fetish I developed since I was first tagged by Daphne only after a couple of weeks into my blogging life. Do however, bear with me for the next few posts as there are a couple more tags lined up.

So here goes. Those who may have not caught any of the flicks listed yet, no assurance you guys gonna dig it. These movies are strictly my taste.

Now lets get down to it.

Goodfellas (1990) – A crime for any Gangster-movie fan to skip this one out.

Inside I’m Dancing/Rory O’Shea Was Here (2004) – A must-watch for all cacat fellas who are wheelchair-bound.




Dumb and Dumber (1994) – Carrey’s antics may not appeal to some but his silliness simply cracks me up.

Simpsons, The Movie (2007) – Its just gotta happen eventually. An animated tv show with a whopping 17 seasons under its belt to finally make it to the silver screen.

Without A Paddle (2004) – WAP’s an adventure film, a parody of Deliverance with a similar story line. Chose this over SLC Punk!. Incidentally both has Matthew Lilard as the main cast. I’m quite a fan of Lilard except the one in Scooby-Doo where he took the role of Shaggy. A complete retard if you ask me.

Gotta run again now. I’ve got at least half a day of weekend to savor still. Feel free to add your all-time favs, guys. It would be tough for avid movie fans, but that makes it even more interesting.

You there, and you, you and yes you too, you’re all tagged. And Tinesh, you too my man.

Padeh Doh Tengkorak Mu

Sometime back, Pak Zawi of Life As I See It wrote a long article that had all kelantanese dish listed down in two sequel postings. Noticed that I took a very profound interest in one particular bivalve-type delicacy, he went on a step further by doing a very well and thoroughly researched article on this particular shellfish called etak and it was an honour to have it solely dedicated to me.

For those who are not in the know, Etak, as described by one Raykinzoku- ‘a small, pebble-sized, freshwater corbicula clam which lives at the bottom of rivers and canals, alongside scavanging fishes and crustaceans’.

Feel free to read the very well written Etak oh Etok, and learn more about this interesting little clams.

Etak

Anyway, Its been ages since the last time I literally set my foot on Kelantan soil. That was way before the government changed hands. Reading that entry made my curiosity about the Serambi Mekah state even more that I have made it a point to set my wheels on the east coast state in the future at least once.

Why not after all?

All these while, for those who live outside Kelantan, we are fed with all the depressing report about the state almost on daily basis, no thanks to the mainstream media. Obviously it was politically-motivated. The PAS-led state government were of course their prime target but unfortunately the state as a whole were tarnished simply because of biasness in unprofessional and irresponsible news reporting.

Thanks to blogs like Pak Zawi’s and Sheih’s, most, if not all, news that the evil MSM trying to portray about Kelantan are not precisely true and mere lies. These two guys are the real deal Kelantanese and Pak Z has been living in kelantan all his life that you couldn’t get an accurate picture any better than what he has written about the state. No, not all the folks lead a rosy life but neither are they in extreme bad condition as depicted. As a result, All the bad intention MSM injected has totally backfired, as the just-concluded GE proves.

Ok maybe to spend some time there I may have to leave behind Bermuda shorts and the likes but I don’t see it as such a big fuss. We do have a thing called the long pants, don’t we? Just like having dinner in a 6-star hotel, a proper attire is acquired. Its part of the regulation that you’re not allowed to wear a Pagoda singlet to match your chequered Kain Pelikat. Well, guess what then, same Applies to Kelantan. Its all about experiencing what the Kelantanese eat, wear and does, simple as that. But no, it has to be politicized and made into such gigantic issue.

To some, the Kelantan MB is a political figure and his policy and ideology may not well liked by some quarters but personally as a Muslim bloke, I look up to him as a religious teacher first, and a politician after that.

Too bad even for a fat-fooker like me, Kelantan is a little too far for some jalan-jalan cari makan adventure. But you just never know. I mean, if there’s a wheelchair, there sure is a way. Hell yes.

Si Mamat kipas lipas Pak Dol

So the new cabinet has been named. And we are not short of surprises. Kak Pidah was one of the big names to be dropped, which I doubt anyone saw that coming.

Then we have the 2 guys from the most northern part of peninsula booted out. Incidentally these were the same fellas to have gone against Pak Dol’s decision in appointing another fellow as an MB. Oh, and I wonder why they were dropped. Hmm…

But the shocker of the day has to go to a certain mamat who is surprisingly back from a shithole somewhere. I thought I must have heard the announcement wrongly but to everyone's horror, it was really him. That was when I felt the urge to puke my guts and purge some shits out.

Apparently his hard work polishing apples has paid off. But the big question is, why is he picked? this is the same guy whose name is synonymous to scandals.

I think its obvious the current bunch of bee-Anne leaders short of people who are capable that a controversial figure is being chosen instead, ahead of more than 100 MPs who were voted in by the people. And this bloke is only a senator.

Ok Pak Dol, Its your decision man. And I can foresee your men will be parroting you with the selection made and come up with statements like ‘A good choice to take Malaysia to another level’ and all that shit.

Whatever-lah chief. I’m just glad to have a different Tan Sri helming the state.

Desert Island 5s

Never thought I’d say this but I’m taking a break from politics for a while. Everything’s done but not cleanly dusted as we can witness in some states. I know they’ll settle their differences eventually. Politicians can be overly-dramatic too, or a sandiwara as they like to call it. So no worries there.

Anyway I’ve been tagged again, this time by tuan Bala aka Anfield Devotee of Fer Fook's Sake fame. I needed this really. Another welcome wind of change. It has been a while after all, since I touched on something I’m very passionate about. Not boobies but rock music.

The tag goes like this; To name 5 albums you can’t live without. Or albums on your CD rack you’d prefer to have it with if you’re stuck on an island.

Here are my 5s

Rancid’s …And Out Come the Wolves. Rancid’s undoubtedly my all-time fav. Energetic punk-as-fuck and ska combo blends in well especially when you have a lyrical master in Tim Armstrong helming the band, taking on the main mic and guitar.

Nirvana’s Bleach. This was way before they shot themselves to fame. Kurt Cobain (RIP) was still mentally stable when they recorded this one

Metallica’s …And Justice For All. Every single time I put this CD on, it sure to take me back during my Subang Jaya days. One of the first cassettes I bought. Classic.

Ramones’ Rocket to Russia. A mandatory for all punk rockers and a punk at heart like me. With dozens of album under their belt, it was a tough choice to make but ‘Sheena is a Punk rocker’ eases my decision picking on this album.

Weezer’s Blue album. Jocks are made to look stupid with them around. Geeks are no push-over, be warned.

There you have it. It was tough a decision to make especially being an avid music fan. Albums such as Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night, STP’s Tiny Music, Pearl jam’s Ten, Operation Ivy’s Unity all have to be sacrificed in order to make way for the top 5 above. But hey, unless a fishing trawler comes to the rescue, I doubt I’ll have any regrets with the choice I made in life. I’ll die a happy crippled stuck on an island without a chic but 5 CDs. Not bad.

Now, maybe some of my blogger friends wouldn’t mind too, taking a short break from politics and pick on their best ever album they’ve come across so far. Tinesh, you’re definitely tagged and How about Cikgu Nazir and doc Tokasid? You guys up for it?

Dear Tan Sri...

To the new state gomen.

All the freakin’ red-tapes in government departments must go. Nothing I want more for the new state government to do than get rid of these stupid crap completely.

The thing is, I’ve been applying for the Disabled Working Allowance or EPC for years now. The good news is, it has been approved a couple of months back but with too many procedures still to finalize, I have yet to taste a single sen from them. All because of the stupid typical government red tape shits.

And trust me, just to apply and see it to process through was like going through hell and back and now, surprise, surprise, another hell’s awaiting. The approval, as I am made to learn earlier today, is going to be another tedious shit.

Before applying, the officer in-charge assured me I can claim the money directly at the JKM office which is less than 10 minutes drive away. But being a pricks they are, out of sudden this morning I was told I am required to open a bank account and worse, the nearest branch is like what, 20 minutes away.

And the worst shit is still to come. Real jokers these people are. The JKM, for some weird reason, only accepts this one bank, and not Maybank or any other commercial banks where one can do their online business while taking a long dump for instance.

Real typical of them government servants. Maybe it is their trademark in making life a misery for the people.

And lets not get too much into their shitty attitude. A lot has been said and I’m just gonna say one thing; If you’re one polite bloke, then you’re not a qualified civil servant.

Sending them to courses wont do it. Public funds will sure to go down the Monsoon cup drain. Just give these bunch the boot and replace them with those unemployed fresh-graduate bastards.

Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim should take note of this. It’s a serious matter that concerns the people. Whether it was in the manifesto or not, this is the time to show the rakyat you can do more than just talk politics.


In the mean time, if any changes are on the card, then I don’t mind swimming across another sewerage, but only for the final time.