Sad, really sad enough to hear that people have been over and over again, politicizing the great organization that holds the seven noble principles. Do people want to destroy the organization that have been established for decades and internationally, merely over their own benefits? Have they ever thought of the sacrifices that our beloved father had gone through just to put this organization into movement? Is their dream is to destroy the dream of a man in white?
I did not see all this when I was actively in the movement. Things have changed since. People started to show their animal behaviour when it comes to fame and rank. Is that the purpose of the existence of this organization?
Please do not mislead the future generations. If you are crazy over the fame, glorious and rank, go ahead with your own selfish corpse. Do not teach the bad things to the small ones, they are too pure to be polluted by the devil.
Humanity The Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavours, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.
Impartiality It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.
Neutrality In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.
Independence The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.
Voluntary service It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.
Unity There can be only one Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.
Universality The Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.
"Get close to the people and Go among the people."
-Gandhi-
Gandhi's religious practice was to struggle for the rights and happiness of the people. That is why he felt that a religion which is not involved in actual society does not deserve to be called a religion.
I just came back from Vietnam. I have spent a week there for Clinical Legal Education - CLE program. It was such a wonderful trip and I really enjoyed myself so much there, especially in Vinh. I met new friends and they are so great. I would like to share few pictures that I have taken throughout the 7-day-trip. I will never forget the sweet memory that I have, nor will I forget the persons that have planted deep inside my heart. I would like to see them all again, in the future.
Day 1:
The first day when we reached Vietnam National University of Hanoi.
Day 2:
We reached Vinh the next day after an overnight train ride. It was a good ride, I slept all the way for about 9 hours because I had not been slept the day before.
Day 3: I started to meet new friends in Vinh and they are so nice. One of them is Manh. He is just like a best friend to me when I was in Vinh. I had taken picture with Uncle Ho, too.
The traffic there was so shocking. Motorcycles are everywhere. We had our city tour in Vinh by using about 15 motorcycles. It was really cool and Manh was my super driver!
Day 4: I was there partly as an observer for their program and they really did very well! Bravo! Bruce looks nice in that right!
Cute? Yes, I know so. This was during the night when the students in Vinh presented their lesson plans to us. They have a nice lecture hall, quite spacious. Manh done a great job in his presentation. He can speak well in Vietnamese. Manh, work hard in English! ^^
Day 5:
This was the last day and we departed from Vinh after our dinner. Seriously, I was sad during that time because it was time to leave all my dear friends in Vinh. And the time we will meet again is uncertain.
My last dinner in Vinh with some of the Vinh University students. There are Manh, Yen, and Van. Hien is from PLD and Ivy is from VNU, Ho Chi Minh.
I was being a little supportive. That night was the night when Malaysian team versus with Vietnamese team in Football during the Sea Games! I wore the red strip and it was given by Manh! After an overnight train again, we were back in Hanoi. It was very cold in Hanoi - I guess it was about 10 degree celcius.
Day 6:
That morning we went to shopping in the Old Quarter, Hanoi. We did shop a lot.
I really had good food that day! I had my own handmade spring roll - thanks to Huong!
That night we had another workshop with the students in Vietnam National University, Hanoi. They were great! That BIG picture was showing the items that I have bought! Cool!
We went to a special tea house after the workshop with the Hanoi students.
I learnt to use Yahoo Messenger so that I can keep in touch with the people in Vietnam. I don't see them using MSN Messenger. And know what, you can hardly surf the Facebook there!
Day 7:
I am back in Malaysia again. I miss people in Vinh and Hanoi.
Is that how you feel when you are in love? I am confused. It has been long since my last love. I need time to really recall how it should feel like when you are in love with someone. Am I really ready to face this second strike? Will I success? Will this really be the rest of my life?
Is time to fly fly fly again. Yes, I have one more week to be wisely utilised before flying back to Kuala Lumpur. I have no idea of how am I going to spend. Feel like nothing much to do after camp. Talking about the camp, I have been enjoying it much, really much. Not that I was one of the participants, nor a member of the committee. Seeing kids growing up, from the stage of participating to the stage where they can organize activities, has been a great one. This year, it is my pleasure to get known to another bunch of kids that really impressed me so much. I am so touched by their friendship bond and the commitment that they have tirelessly contributed to the camp.
I will be flying again few days after reaching KL, this year to Vietnam. I am not sure how much I can do, but I will try my very best to contribute to the programme - to help University of Vinh in its Clinical Legal Education Programme. This might be my last chance of going out in the name of Faculty of Law, University of Malaya. Thus, I will use this chance wisely, not to disappoint those who have given me this great opportunity.
There will be a week time before school reopen after my return from Vietnam. Still thinking of what to do. Going to plan something. Hope to enjoy some more before the next heavy semester comes!
After months of being away from family and loved ones, I have once again back home. It has been almost a week since I reached my lovely hometown and everything seems to be so-so to me. It supposed to be a great resting time after months of lecture weeks followed by exam week. Nevertheless, something else was stuck in between my great time. Yes, it is the stupid assignment. I think this will be the worst assignment I have submitted so far. Not because that I am stupid or what, but the subject itself is already not an interesting one. Moreover, the topic is not something that I can understand. Even by applying the method of cut and paste, I have no idea if I have extract the correct parts. Is over, so it will be useless to think of it anymore.
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I started off my home sweet home celebration with falling sick. I have not been feeling well since weeks ago. I knew that I was going to sit for examination, so I took good care of myself not to fall sick during exam week. Fortunately enough, with my strong determination, I have survived through the weeks. Talking about exam, I have only 2 papers to sit for this semester - International Humanitarian Law and Tourism Tourism Management. It took me about 2 weeks just for this 2 papers. Thus, in between I have time to rest and fool around. What have I done then? I have gone all the way from Kuala Lumpur to Terengganu and have 2 nights stay at my good friend's house. I received very warmth hospitality from the family. I appreciated that very much. I have a very relaxing time there. After this destination, I have only 2 more states to go to complete my All-States-in-Malaysia-Tours. Now, my next target will be either Perlis or Kelantan. Now I can understand what they have been saying about, the richest time in our life is when we are studying. This is the time when we can spend much! Again, thanks to PTPTN! .
Initially, I have planned for a full month stay in Miri. I received a call the day before I departed back to Miri. It was from my Deputy Dean, Faculty of Law. She offered me to join another workshop in Vietnam this time. My reply was I needed to discuss with my family and I will give her the reply on the next day. Affirmatively, I am going to join this workshop. Another chance of exposure and enjoyment. I do hope that I will be able to help them in the workshop and at the same time be able to learn. Now, instead of 1 full month, I only left 2 weeks plus to spend in Miri. Quantity is not what's matter, it is the quality of time I have spent. To bear this in mind, is to appreciate the moment I have from time to time. .
To end this, I would like to share a few pictures that I have taken on how I have spent my days before coming back to Miri. Enjoy!
These pictures were taken during the mission to save a bird. A bird has flown into my house to have its maggie mee lunch. Unfortunately it fell into a cockroach trap. So, both the good hearted room mates started off their mission to save the bird. Yes, it is saved!
These were taken during my room mate's birthday celebration. A surprise planned by his girlfriend with me being the conspiracy. How sweet to have a girlfriend!
I went to Terengganu - Kemaman. A very peaceful small town. I have my great time there.
We went to Sungai Chongkak to survey the place, how are we going to plan our upcoming Reunion activity there. It was a nice trip.
Finally, I have Andrew's and my birthday celebration together with my buddies. Let me count, I think it was my 5th celebration.
It was totally a relaxing evening to meet up with some old close friends. It has been quite some times since out last meet. Anyway, the meet proves that nothing much has changed in our close tied relation. Thanks for the great dinner, my dear friends.
Venue: 1U - Baskin Robin & Seoul Garden Date: 31st Oct 2009 Presence: Henry, Chung Liang, Chin Kang, Chiak Kang, Jason, Shun Yi, Sylvester, Jing Kwong.
I officially declared that I am ready for a new relationship. My door is open, but I see no one on the other side. I am still waiting for your existence.
Yes, at last, I went to see dentist today. After minutes of checking, she told me that my gum is swollen. My bottom right wisdom tooth is growing out. So there will some sort of small operation few weeks from now, to remove my upper wisdom teeth. I mean, of course something have to be remove as I have been in great pain man! Oh my God, what is it? UPPER WISDOM TEETH? I thought she was telling me that my bottom teeth is growing, and what is it upper tooth that have to be removed? Anyone, tell me please!
Next, before I can really undergo the small operation, these are those colourful candies that I will have to eat. 3 times a day, each time the doses are as below illustration:
So, let's talk about what is the best ingredient to be added when you are thinking of cooking a nice fried rice. Due to my severe toothache, I had decided to have a simple lunch - I don't really have mood to enjoy my meal. I ordered a plate of fried rice. Honestly, it was nothing special at all about that fried rice, at least not until I discovered the nightmare! Out of a sudden, I noticed something which was not supposed to be inside my fried rice. To add to my horror, it was something I HATE the most! I can never imagine having this kind of thing in my lunch. I was shocked and stunned for a few minutes. Furthermore, I can never further my imagination to think of what has entered into my mouth and was on the way down my throat towards my stomach?! Let's forget about this and just hope that I will have a good night sleep! Please do not hunt me in my dream - I did not eat you, you are just being cooked and was served to me. Hey, I did not ask for you to be included in my meal!
I just don't feel like telling what this is, I bet all of you must have known. If you don't, then the hint will be: It is something that I scared the most in this world! Another hint will be that it is part of Fear Factor. Is that meant that I can join Fear Factor already? Kill ME!
Gosh, wisdom is killing me again! I can no longer bear the pain. It has been like years just for four of them to completely develop into the position. This has caused a lot of difficulties to me. I will give them one last chance, if this happens again, I am going to get them off my mouth! Hate you wisdom tooth teeth. With not much choice, I have to take all these pain killer pills and those medication for swollen. I hope that will call an end now! I just hope to have a good night sleep and the next day I will be able to continue with my habit of eating whatever I like - nothing can stop my from doing that!
Brief introduction: This is a piece of work done by me in order to fulfill part of my task in Tourism course which I am taking now for this semester. Below is the question and answer.
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Why is Europe, in general, far more developed as a tourist destination region than Africa? What strategies could African countries implement to improve their status as destinations?
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A brief glance is necessary to understand the situation in both Europe and Africa. What are really the main factors that have departed both these nations far from each other in this tourism sector? First of all it will be worth to note that not only in term of tourism industry that Africa is lacked behind, there are several other sectors that Africa is still far left behind by most of these developed states in Europe. The infrastructures, economic stability, and the political stability are some of the aspects that Africa is far left behind, if to name a few. All these aspects have either directly or indirectly caused the gap between European Region and African Region in this particular issue. Europe as a region which consists of several well developed countries has been greatly visited by tourists globally all this while.
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The accessibility in European Region is very high which includes access from other regions to European Region and access between states in European Regions. European states are easily accessed by using air, sea and land. One, from other region or continent can travel to Europe by using air. There are plenty of aviation services provided by several airlines companies which link directly to Europe. This in fact has increased the number of people flying in the region annually and this has contributed to the number of inbound tourists. We are also aware of the several sea ports in European Region. This, of course, has also contributed to the inbound of tourists across the globe. Europe which has been surrounded by several seas (e.g. North Sea, Norwegian Sea, Baltic Sea and Mediterranean Sea, to name a few) and also a big ocean i.e. Atlantic Ocean has a good seaway system which has been used since decades ago for the purposes of trade and business. This is further developed by several giant corporate which provide cruise services from a state to another in European Region. As we all know, the land transportation system has been well linked from each other in Europe. Most of the states have been linked with systematic railway system. This has made the accessibility among the states much easier. This has become one of the prime reason people across the globe have chosen European as their destinations. This includes the business and conferences. Let give a glance at the poor transportation system in African Region. How possible is it for tourists to travel around in one of the states in Africa. Even accessibility is already a problem, it will definitely cause a break down in the mobility of tourists when they are in Africa. Without a proper land transportation system, it will be hard to access from a place to another place. This has caused tourists to always ignore or rather reject this destination.
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Another pulling factor that has caused European to be a far more developed tourist destination region as compared to Africa can be seen from the aspect of peace, stability and safety. This has been a great point to really observe by other states if they would like to develop their tourism industry. As a fair comment, all have been quite relieved with the peace, stability and safety provided by European states. These states are well protected in term of civilians’ safety. Their police forces have been in well trained status and are always in duties to ensure the safety of the people in their states and this includes the tourists. The stability in Europe’s economy has caused its region to stay in harmony status. There are less riots or chaos in the cities throughout the region. This has formed the assurance deep in the heart of people throughout the world in the peace in European states. On the other hand, in the eyes of the people globally (majority if not all), African states have failed to give assurance in the aspect of peace, stability and safety. People feel reluctant to travel to Africa region due to this factor. It has been set in their minds that Africa is a third world region and thus far from developed status. A more critical thought would be that Africa is actually in the process of “Thirdworldization” – a new concept introduced by today’s publicists. This has caused the retreatment of many investors as they can see no economic stability in that region. Bear in mind that the aspect of stability is not only confined to economic sector per se, but the whole region in term of criminal. This has led to the retrenchment of more tourists from stepping into this region.
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A last important factor that I would like to touch on is the pro-tourism policies. This indeed has been much helpful to attract tourists worldwide. European states have been quite success in term of this. This again, is back to the government in the respective states to work with their own policy regarding this issue. With the help of several attractive destinations and the availability of services, the government plays an important role to promote its tourism industry to the other countries. This has been done by European states by introducing their tourism packages. From time to time, there are campaigns being held in different countries in order to attract people to visit to its state. The lacked of such policy has turned down the Africa in this industry. No one really knows of its attractive tourist destination. All we know is that it is a region filled with hunger, as one would comment on Africa. This has created an impression to other countries that Africa is a less friendly region.
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Moving to the next limb of the question, it is to think of what are the strategies that can be implemented by countries in African Region in order to improve their status as tourist destinations. My prime point is again the role of the government. Without a good pro-tourism policy, everything will remain as a thought. By setting a good pro-tourism policy, the whole world will be made known of this region, which is actually far better than the impression of the people globally. After all, the region is no longer out of control as before. The states in Africa should take the tourism industry seriously and formulate a good pro-tourism policy. Various aspects have to be looked into detail. To be frank, there are a lot of tourism industry’s resources in Africa. It is solely depending on the government to fully utilize them to develop this industry. Throughout the whole Africa, there are different sceneries which can be “commercialized” into tourist destinations. At the same time, the accessibility within the Africa should be done in a proper manner. In such, tourists can easily mobilize from a place to another. Or else there will be no point to spend in terms of monetary and time but only can visit limited places. It will be wise, too, if Africa can organize various global events to attract people into its region. Tourists who come to join the event at the same time can travel around the region or maybe a particular state in Africa. This can definitely burst up the market of Africa when people start to realize the wonderful land of Africa.
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In short, statistic shows that from year to year there has been decrease in people visiting More Developed Countries – MDCs, and this of course includes European states. On the other hand, there has been an increase in tourists visiting Less Developed Countries – LDCs. In my humble view, this is a great chance for countries in Africa to seriously look into this matter and take this time to burst up their tourism industry. Tourism sector is a sector that can help to generate a great income to the country and this can assist in building a better and stable economic status. That concludes my answer.
After months of humiliation, at last, with the financial assistance from my sister and brother-in-law, I get myself a new fan! Thanks for winning back my human dignity after months of losing it to evil guests from MAHSA!
Old Fan - ELBA, which had been critically described by Jing Kwong as MOSQUITO-FRIENDLY. Yea?
New fan - PANASONIC, which proudly gained back my human dignity(one of those important human rights both guaranteed under the international humanitarian law and international human rights law). Thank you so much Panasonic!
Sometimes when it is necessary, try to be brave rather than keep on trying to hold on your principle of being humble. When the time is right to do so, just be brave to do what you suppose to do.
If you are happy over banging your own head over the wall again and again, go ahead and no 1 will be able to refrain you from doing what you like to do, which is hurting yourself and putting yourself in the worthless way. Short-term-unhappiness ensure long-term-happiness, but short-term-happiness will path your way to long-term-unhappiness. Be smart, be a man!
Let's just ignore the previous post and is time to talk about food again. I have a simple outing with Christine and Iggy yesterday and the purpose is to celebrate Iggy's great 21st! Hey boy, you're 21 years old now!
Now, let's see what is so interesting about this sweetchat. I have come across this shop quite a few times, but have never thought of trying until Iggy suggested about it yesterday. Seriously if you are thinking of having a sweet and nice tea-break, go and have a try.
The sweet Bubur ChaCha with QQ sago.
Sort of bread with some fills and chips. Tastes good and smells good,too.
Pulut Hitam with Tongyuen. Two tongyuen and each filled with different pastes. First one is filled with peanut paste and the other one is filled with sesame paste. It is not too sweet. Tastes good.
Durian Pancake. Full of durian paste in each bite. Dipped with chocolate cream. A good try!
Now, is time to consider about this matter again. I think is time also to have a great hunt around the city to look for another chair which is more likely to support a young man with more than 75 kg. Or should I turn to Chong for any brilliant and constructive advice?
What's so special about this figure? Anything to do with me? I am far from 75 years old. Then what is this number means to me? Alright, the thing is this. I have finally successfully achieved this level of weight. Yes, I am - 75 kg now! What's so BIG DEAL. Chong is far more than that.
Actually I was still doubting about this until an incident happened yesterday night. Out of sudden, a sound of cracking appeared underneath me, and the next moment I had jumped out from my seat. And this is what I saw.
Alright, I know what to do. Is time to keep fit right. And now let me tell you what a friend of mine with more than 80 kg can do.
Iggy, does this look familiar to you? *Evil* And Jing Kwong, you are lucky enough that I did not capture any picture in Michael's Steamboat!
Few days left, I can hear the clock is ticking. A month has almost come to its end, and this tells me that is time for me to wave goodbye to my friends in workplace. I come with happy feeling and I know I will be leaving with happy feeling too. Indeed, this is the best job I ever had in my working experience (Don't look down on me, I have a lot of experiences in various fields). And it is the happiest one as well. I can hardly forget everything that I had gone through during this short period.
I am not so sure of how others have been gone through their teenage life. Mine is a bit complicated. Don't get me wrong, as I never blame myself to be born in such a life. I appreaciate every moment. I know everything that I have to go through is nothing but just a challenge to help me grow into a better person.
What kind of family, then, do you have? And what kind of life does your family give you? As for me, as far as I can remember, I have a little time to only think and concern about my own life. My life, as it seems to be, comes in a smaller piece of puzzle, which can never be completed without other pieces of life of others. My life has been created to fill into this family, to be part of it. I am strong enough to hold all these waves, but I never know when I will collapse mentally. It is only a matter of time.
What is, then, an ideal family? Everyone will say this, "Every family has its own problem. It may look happy, but inside it is another story." How true is this statement? Can we compare the problems facing by a family with another family to judge their severeness?
No matter what, there are reasons in every happening. You are not born in your current family for nothing. Always be grateful that your parents are still alive. Always be grateful that you have your siblings to share your life. Tell yourself that you are lucky to have friends around you to share your ups and downs. As long as you are still breathing, you are the luckiest person in the world. Working in hospital has taught me to really appreciate people around you. You will never know when will they leave you.
There is this person in my life that never knows how to love and appreciate people that care and love him. Chances are given timelessly. I guess there will never be any more compromise. As people always say, enough is enough. We are tired of him. It is totally up to him now to decide on his own life from now onwards. No one can make you do something that you do not like. You make your own choice.
Venue: 1U - Baskin Robin & Seoul Garden
