Ultra protection

On guard

With his super-powers, Man Ultra zapped away the intruder and put it where it belongs...

by Josephine Kumar

Published in The Star Thumbnails on

6-May-2010

"This kindergarten in Penang doesn’t have to worry about their safety. Ultraman will protect them from any intruder".

Malaysian teamwork

Let’s give the car a 1Malaysia push.

by Kumarathevan Balakrishnan

Published in The Star Thumbnails.

*A group of onlookers gave a helping hand to push the overturned car back to its wheels. Fortunately, a lady driver and a passenger escaped unhurt in the mishap that took place in Gua Musang, Kelantan, recently.

10 ways to promote 1 Malaysia

History speaks louder than just words. We should learn from our forefathers the ways to leave in harmony. The lifestyle of our nation in the past has showed us how the community of the days of old lived together in tolerance and high respect for different races, cultures and religion despite some minor hiccups. It is shameful if we fail to continue to embrace the uniqueness of Malaysia.

Ten simple ways that can help promote 1 Malaysia concept to foster greater unity among multi-ethnic Malaysians:

1)      Parents show good examples by giving due respect to neighbors, colleagues, friends or even strangers of various races.

2)      Adults should not speak negatively about other races or religions openly.

3)      Stop calling names such as “keling” etc towards people of different races.

4)      Children must be encouraged to mingle and play together without looking at the differences. No partiality should be practiced.

5)      Teachers must play a greater role by motivating students and cultivate an attitude to appreciate different cultures.

6)      Government agencies must organize more events to promote greater unity. Don’t wait for festival seasons or elections.

7)      Non Governmental Organization’s including associations, clubs and societies should work together with multi national companies or small and medium industries to organize sports events, seminars and camps that includes all races.

8)      Education Ministry must consider revoking the quota system and allow equality and positive challenges in the education system.

9)      Religious leaders who supposedly to be pious and God fearing should practice high tolerance and always work towards solving the differences in opinions in a friendly and conducive environment.

10)  Politicians and law makers must be wise in giving statements or when making decisions concerning issues related to multi-racial society.

My hope and prayer is that Malaysia will continue to live in love, peace and harmony.

Salam 1 Malaysia!


published in http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2010%2F5%2F20%2Ffocus%2F6295809&sec=focus

A THOUGHTFUL JOURNEY

One fine day I was walking by the streets

Making music in my heart

and giving thanks to the Creator

who was watching over me

As I pass by a little junction

the music in my heart quiets down

then I saw a young boy

whose eyes were filled with tears

approaching me for a drop of coin

and a gulp of water

I paused for a moment

and started thinking and said to myself

how fortunate I am compared to this little one

I do not need to beg for food and money

because there is somebody who cares for me …….

Thank God, Oh! I thank my God for that person

Little while later

as I continued my journey with my head bowed down

suddenly the loud sound of police  and ambulance siren

captured my attention

I started running towards those red lights

that was turning round and round

on the top of those vehicles

Some three dozen of people were rushing here and there

looking at something on the ground at a bushy area,

when I went closer to the spot, I was heart broken

and tears were rolling down my eyes

my heart melted like wax

and I asked myself: "Why this evil incident must happen?"

when I saw the body of a new born baby full of maggots

thrown away by its own flesh and blood,

What sin has this infant done?

Humans give birth and they are the ones who kill the child without mercy

As I wiped away my tears

I looked up at the sky

saying: God, thank you for the one you prepared

to give birth to me for I was not been neglected

but rather received cuddle and kisses

that keeps me go on my journey called 'life'.

Day was getting darker

as I was walking back home with deep thoughts,

from my neighborhood I heard a voice

of a little girl crying

and pleading for mercy to her parent

not to hurt her anymore for she can't bear it any longer

‘Oh! not again,’ I told myself  and before I could  reach their doorstep,

the little girl with wounds covering her body

and with blue black eyes….ran out of the house

to find refuge when she couldn’t tolerate the torture

My mind was crumpled

and questions that rose up in my mind

kept pinching my broken heart

but when I looked at the photo of my mother

which I kept in my wallet

my gloomy face turned to glow

when I thought of her goodness and love

Mother, I thank you for what you’ve done in my life,

you could have abandoned me…….but you didn’t

you could have abused me….

but you’ve not even thought of it

you cared for me, loved me

and showed me the way of life and love in the LORD.

I will always thank my God for you

and never put you away from the frame of my prayer;

Please forgive me if I’ve ever hurt or sinned against you,

Mother…I love you.

(A special dedication to all mothers)

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!

By: Kumarathevan Balakrishnan