Malaysiaku, Negaraku

  Dalam dunia yang sering menilai kepimpinan politik melalui dasar, ucapan, dan perbahasan di Parlimen, kadangkala tindakan kecil yang bersifat kemanusiaan memberikan kesan yang lebih mendalam. Baru-baru ini, satu tindakan spontan yang dikaitkan dengan pejabat Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail telah menarik perhatian kerana keikhlasan dan keprihatinannya—mengingatkan rakyat bahawa mereka tidak pernah dilupakan, walaupun dalam kesederhanaan tindakan itu. Menurut maklumat yang dikongsi dalam kawasan tersebut, barangan makanan dan keperluan asas telah dihantar melalui pegawai khasnya, Kuek Zhe Han, kepada seorang penduduk yang pernah mendapatkan bantuan daripada Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat ketika melalui kesukaran beberapa tahun lalu. Walaupun bantuan rasmi itu telah diberikan pada ketika itu, kejutan berupa sumbangan ini menjadi tanda bahawa individu tersebut masih diingati. Bagi penerima, sumbangan mengejut itu bukan sekadar bantuan fizikal. Ia membawa makna yang lebih besar—mesej bahawa ke...

  In a world where political leadership is often measured in policies, speeches, and parliamentary debates, it is the quieter, human gestures that sometimes leave the deepest impact. Recently, an impromptu act of kindness attributed to the office of Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has drawn attention for its sincerity and warmth—reminding constituents that care does not always arrive in grand announcements, but often in simple, thoughtful actions. According to accounts shared within the constituency, food items and basic supplies were sent through her special officer, Kuek Zhe Han, to a resident who had previously sought assistance from the Department of Social Welfare during a difficult period. While the formal assistance had taken place some time ago, this unexpected gesture served as a renewed reminder that the individual had not been forgotten. For the recipient, the surprise delivery was more than just material support. It carried symbolic weight—a message that compassion in public...

In the turbulent waters of Malaysian politics, coalitions collapse and parties fracture under the weight of ego and ambition. Yet, long after the dust settles, the true measure of a leader is how they treated ordinary citizens when the cameras were turned off.  Today, the standard of public service has drastically declined, but we can look to two leaders from opposite sides of the historical divide to understand what we have lost: Tan Sri Dr Fong Chan Onn and Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. For decades, Tan Sri Dr Fong Chan Onn served as a pillar of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA). A brilliant academic turned statesman, his integrity stood in stark contrast to the rot developing around him.  History will remember that the downfall of Barisan Nasional (BN)—and the subsequent decline of MCA—was not the fault of dedicated servants like Dr Fong, but rather the hubris, excesses, and scandals of his colleagues in BN, particularly within UMNO, alongside a number of self-...

  I wish to respond to a letter from Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) published in the Letters section of the newsportal.  Allow me to say first that, there are two issues with the refund: 1) I cancelled the ticket on May 20 2026 after I decided to take Aeroline to Penang instead, but till now, the refund has not been processed. While I can understand that maybe KTMB has a policy that the money will only be refunded after two weeks, or one month, whatever, as dictated by themselves. Previously, I had another issue but the refund into the e-wallet came in within a day or two, which helped me with the re-purchase of  the tickets. Why the delay now is something I would not like to see happening, especially when... 2) I requested that the refund be made into the bank account from where the money came from. The refund would be meaningless to me, if it is paid into the KTMB e-wallet, as I will no longer be using KTMB services unless there are really no other options availab...

  Let me clear about this: When I provided all my feedback including telling Anthony Loke, the Minister of Transport about the poor services provided by KTMB Electric Train Service (ETS), it was to make sure that he fixes the system before it gets onto the nerve of others.  For me, it's a done deal. I have had enough of the nonsense I experienced with KTMB's Komuter Services back in 2003-2006 when after setting up a shuttle service, I was actively promoting the use of trains for both staff and students.  Back in those days, train delays --and what was worse -- was train breakdown when we had to be on our wits end to find our own alternative transport to get to work on time. KTMB staff was liveless, and never empathised with their clients. All they knew was make the annoucement that the train had to be cancelled because of a train breakdown.  Even a few years ago, when I was taking KTM Komuter from Seremban to my home in Kuala Lumpur, I was greatly disappointed with t...

Mengadap Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj, Sultan dan Yang di-Pertuan Negeri Selangor Darul Ehsan, serta segala daerah takluknya. Ampun Tuanku, Beribu-ribu Ampun, sembah patik mohon diampun. Patik, seorang rakyat jelata yang kerdil, dengan penuh rasa hamba dan takzim, menyusun sepuluh jari memohon limpah perkenan Ke bawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tuanku untuk mengampunkan segala salah dan silap patik, serta menerima sembah rayuan yang terbit daripada lubuk hati sanubari masyarakat Cina di Negeri Selangor ini. Ampun Tuanku, Tujuan utama patik memberanikan diri mengutus warkah ini adalah untuk memohon keampunan dan belas kasihan Ke bawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tuanku bagi pihak komuniti Cina di Selangor. Sesungguhnya, patik mahupun majoriti masyarakat Cina di negeri ini bukanlah ahli politik.  Kami memohon agar kewujudan dan kesetiaan kami dapat dipisahkan sama sekali daripada pertubuhan-pertubuhan politik sepert...