"Arrrr, my race is better than yours! Arrrr!"
"Prove it."
"Arrrr, um, my, uh, blood is REDDER than yours! Arrrr! (slice) See?"
"So?"
"Arrrr, it's REDDER! Really..."
"That's cause your skin is brighter..."
"Arrrr! Ouch... I'm bleeding! Help!"
"I thought you were superior?"
I am a Chinese.
Or at least, that's what I write in the field "Bangsa"/"Kaum"/"Race"/"Ethnicity"/"Bloodtype"/"IQ Level"/"Idiocy Level"/etc.
If I am a Chinese, then George Bush is the greatest US president ever!
If I am a Chinese, then Osama is the most peace-loving fellow in the universe!
Get my point?
What does it mean to be a "Chinese"?
Is it the colour of my skin?
Or my name?
Or my face?
Or my actions?
Or my words?
Or my thoughts?
Or the way I think?
Or the language I speak?
Or the "traditions" I "practise"?
Or the "culture" that is "supposedly" Chinese?
Or what?
Anyone who knows me knows that my command of Mandarin is at most 1%.
I speak English as a native language and Bahasa Malaysia as my second language.
What Chinese?
I think in English. I read English books. My thought process is in English.
I have no idea what "Chinese Traditions" are. Nor do I have any idea what "Chinese Culture" is.
I have a name that sounds like it's "Made in China", but even then, ask me to try to write my name in Chinese. Go ahead.
So, to all you racist bastards out there, I have this to ask:
Is your blood better than my blood? Is your skin better than my skin?
Does skin colour determine how good you are at doing things?
People who claim that their race is "superior" to others are only doing so because they feel that they are "inferior". It's compensating, you know... Like the guy with the HUGE sword...
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Animals do NOT wear pants. Please.
A very interesting discovery.
Setion 8.(2) of the Architects Act (Act 117) states this:
(2)Nothing contained in any other written law shall prevent any Professional Architect or architectural consultancy practice from
(a) making valuations of buildings and structures, and of plants, machinery and equipment related to the buildings or structures connected with his or its professional practice;
(b) preparing and submitting applications for planning approvals, conversions, subdivisions and amalgation layout drawings;
(c) carrying out planning studies, environmental impact studies relating to land use; and
(d) preparing planning reports for any person or authority in Malaysia.
Which means, those b***** architects in Malaysia could do the jobs of land valuers, town planners, land surveyors (partly), etc.
What?
Then what should those people do?
Oh wait.
Architects making valuations? ROFL. LOL. LAWL. LOLZ. ETC.
Architects carrying out environmental studies??? ROFL. LOL. LAWL. LOLZ. ETC.
Of course, there is this:
(3)Nothing in subsections (1) and (2) shall affect the right of any quantity surveyor, engineer, licensed land surveyor, valuer, appraiser and any other professionals for the time being registered under the relevant laws relating to such professions, to carry out any activity connected with his professional practice.
Still, who the hell do architects think they are to be able to do the jobs of other professions?
Where was the opposition to this? Where were the voices of dissent?
Then again, the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) is not known to speak up, are they?
It's corrupt. It's dirty. It's evil. It's unfair. It's oppressive. It's hegemony. It's all because of some politically-connected fellow in the Architect's Association. Right?
P/S. I have nothing against architects. Just those who came up with such laws. =D
This time, there is a relation to the title. =D
Setion 8.(2) of the Architects Act (Act 117) states this:
(2)Nothing contained in any other written law shall prevent any Professional Architect or architectural consultancy practice from
(a) making valuations of buildings and structures, and of plants, machinery and equipment related to the buildings or structures connected with his or its professional practice;
(b) preparing and submitting applications for planning approvals, conversions, subdivisions and amalgation layout drawings;
(c) carrying out planning studies, environmental impact studies relating to land use; and
(d) preparing planning reports for any person or authority in Malaysia.
Which means, those b***** architects in Malaysia could do the jobs of land valuers, town planners, land surveyors (partly), etc.
What?
Then what should those people do?
Oh wait.
Architects making valuations? ROFL. LOL. LAWL. LOLZ. ETC.
Architects carrying out environmental studies??? ROFL. LOL. LAWL. LOLZ. ETC.
Of course, there is this:
(3)Nothing in subsections (1) and (2) shall affect the right of any quantity surveyor, engineer, licensed land surveyor, valuer, appraiser and any other professionals for the time being registered under the relevant laws relating to such professions, to carry out any activity connected with his professional practice.
Still, who the hell do architects think they are to be able to do the jobs of other professions?
Where was the opposition to this? Where were the voices of dissent?
Then again, the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) is not known to speak up, are they?
It's corrupt. It's dirty. It's evil. It's unfair. It's oppressive. It's hegemony. It's all because of some politically-connected fellow in the Architect's Association. Right?
P/S. I have nothing against architects. Just those who came up with such laws. =D
This time, there is a relation to the title. =D
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
People Wear Pants.
Unbeknowst to the MOHE, students of local public universities are being taught politics! I am now an anti-establishment-politically-motivated-student-looking-to-bring-down-the-morally-bankrupt-thong-wearing-government-!-!-!. Then again, I've always been anti-establishment. Oh, and everyone knows the government is morally bankrupt. Big news, then.
In light of the recent increase in my own awareness that town planning is not-that-so-insignificant-after-all in a world faced with environmental and social problems, I shall blog a bit about my so-called "profession".
What is town planning?
"the art and science of blah, blah, blah."
Forget that.
Town planning = Politics.
Full stop. See. Full. Stop.
Seriously.
In contrast to what many town planners may claim, political interference in the profession CANNOT be denied. If so, where do our moral obligations come from? To whom do we answer to? We need our political masters, be they government or opposition. The profession works best in a democracy. However, we must remember: the rakyat are the ones whom we're planning for, not any individual. Then again, aren't politicians supposed to represent the rakyat? Oh, sorry. Not in this country, apparently.
Why so cynical? Let's put a smile on that face! *stab!* *slash!* *cut!* *bleed!* hahAhAHAhAhaHAHahahAHahaHaHaHAha!!!
(to be continued)
p/s. The title of this entry has no relation whatsoever to the contents. Really.
In light of the recent increase in my own awareness that town planning is not-that-so-insignificant-after-all in a world faced with environmental and social problems, I shall blog a bit about my so-called "profession".
What is town planning?
"the art and science of blah, blah, blah."
Forget that.
Town planning = Politics.
Full stop. See. Full. Stop.
Seriously.
In contrast to what many town planners may claim, political interference in the profession CANNOT be denied. If so, where do our moral obligations come from? To whom do we answer to? We need our political masters, be they government or opposition. The profession works best in a democracy. However, we must remember: the rakyat are the ones whom we're planning for, not any individual. Then again, aren't politicians supposed to represent the rakyat? Oh, sorry. Not in this country, apparently.
Why so cynical? Let's put a smile on that face! *stab!* *slash!* *cut!* *bleed!* hahAhAHAhAhaHAHahahAHahaHaHaHAha!!!
(to be continued)
p/s. The title of this entry has no relation whatsoever to the contents. Really.
Monday, August 11, 2008
For the corrupted!
It is generally perceived that the construction industry in this country is largely corrupt. Bribes are given in order to expedite (speed up) the process of land use conversions and building approvals. Inspectors are given "coffee money" in exchange for a positive report in favour of the applicants, land use zoning plans are "improved" to accommodate a big-time developer's own plans, etc, etc, etc. I know, I heard about it from the corrupt myself.
Due to my taking the "Planning Ethics" course this semester, I am required to study about corruption. One of my assignments is to review a paper on corruption and prepare a presentation on it.
One thing I learned: if you do not "go with the flow", you're an outsider. If you're an outsider, well, you can start considering another job. Regardless of whether you're an official or a professional. Try: begging. Also: unemployment.
Now, what is the "flow"? If the industry and related authorities practice corruption like drinking teh tarik at midnight, then that is the "flow". If said industry and authorities avoid corruption like a certain "flip-flop" avoids the "new dawn", then that is the "flow".
I'm not saying that corruption is right. Far from it. I believe it's wrong. So wrong that those who willingly participate in it should burn (on a stake, on high heat, while tempting them with a fire extinguisher). However, when it comes down to "doing the right thing" and "feeding my family", which would you choose?
Due to my taking the "Planning Ethics" course this semester, I am required to study about corruption. One of my assignments is to review a paper on corruption and prepare a presentation on it.
One thing I learned: if you do not "go with the flow", you're an outsider. If you're an outsider, well, you can start considering another job. Regardless of whether you're an official or a professional. Try: begging. Also: unemployment.
Now, what is the "flow"? If the industry and related authorities practice corruption like drinking teh tarik at midnight, then that is the "flow". If said industry and authorities avoid corruption like a certain "flip-flop" avoids the "new dawn", then that is the "flow".
I'm not saying that corruption is right. Far from it. I believe it's wrong. So wrong that those who willingly participate in it should burn (on a stake, on high heat, while tempting them with a fire extinguisher). However, when it comes down to "doing the right thing" and "feeding my family", which would you choose?
Monday, August 4, 2008
Been reading...
Comic books!
or (to be more "mature sounding")
Graphic novels!
Essentially the same. Colourful pictures with words. Heh.
Anyway, a list of what I've been reading (and some comments)
1. Watchmen. to put it simply, it is a must read for anyone even slightly interested in comics. A (very) complex tale.
2. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. Dark. Moody. Gritty. Batman, as he's supposed to be. Loved The Dark Knight? Go read this.
3. Batman: Year One. Tells two parallel stories of the man in bat's clothing and James Gordon, and how they're connected. Very realistic.
4. DMZ 1: On The Ground & DMZ 2: Body Of A Journalist. America. 2nd Civil war. Rookie reporter. Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Great art. Great story.
5. 100 Bullets 1: First Shot, Last Call & 100 Bullets 2: Split Second Chance. A man gives you a case with an untraceable gun, 100 untraceable bullets and proof that your brother caused the death of your child. What would you do?
Most (almost all) of the comics listed above weren't written for kids.
p/s. been thinking a lot about ethics and morality recently. No thanks to a certain lecturer and his ethics class. Still, it's interesting. I mean, how could a question with 77 contradicting answers not be interesting?
or (to be more "mature sounding")
Graphic novels!
Essentially the same. Colourful pictures with words. Heh.
Anyway, a list of what I've been reading (and some comments)
1. Watchmen. to put it simply, it is a must read for anyone even slightly interested in comics. A (very) complex tale.
2. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. Dark. Moody. Gritty. Batman, as he's supposed to be. Loved The Dark Knight? Go read this.
3. Batman: Year One. Tells two parallel stories of the man in bat's clothing and James Gordon, and how they're connected. Very realistic.
4. DMZ 1: On The Ground & DMZ 2: Body Of A Journalist. America. 2nd Civil war. Rookie reporter. Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Great art. Great story.
5. 100 Bullets 1: First Shot, Last Call & 100 Bullets 2: Split Second Chance. A man gives you a case with an untraceable gun, 100 untraceable bullets and proof that your brother caused the death of your child. What would you do?
Most (almost all) of the comics listed above weren't written for kids.
p/s. been thinking a lot about ethics and morality recently. No thanks to a certain lecturer and his ethics class. Still, it's interesting. I mean, how could a question with 77 contradicting answers not be interesting?
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
u·ni·ver·si·ty (yū'nə-vûr'sĭ-tē)
n., pl. -ties.
1. A place to get a piece of paper a.k.a. a 'degree'.
2. A place for 'Education'/'Thought-Formation'/'Brainwashing' (or lack of)
Note:
a. Only applies to public institutions located in the author's country ('M').
I'm a blogger, I can write what I want. It's up to you, the reader, to decide if what I'm writing is true, or not. Judge for yourself. We each have our opinions, no two people are the same.
Are we, students in local universities, the products of an 'extremely effective' 'education' 'program'?
Go ahead, ask any student regarding their opinion(s). Political, or social, if possible.
You might just be surprised.
1. A place to get a piece of paper a.k.a. a 'degree'.
2. A place for 'Education'/'Thought-Formation'/'Brainwashing' (or lack of)
Note:
a. Only applies to public institutions located in the author's country ('M').
I'm a blogger, I can write what I want. It's up to you, the reader, to decide if what I'm writing is true, or not. Judge for yourself. We each have our opinions, no two people are the same.
Are we, students in local universities, the products of an 'extremely effective' 'education' 'program'?
Go ahead, ask any student regarding their opinion(s). Political, or social, if possible.
You might just be surprised.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
A Filler Post
This is a "Filler Post", you know, the kind of post with no real significant impact or contribution to environmental protection, climate change, global warming, food shortages, (insert global crisis here) or etc. Well, except the electricity and net traffic, I guess.
Below is a photo taken during my trip to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Oh, by the way, I went for a trip to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah from the 9-13 May 08. Had a great time, was fun, people were very friendly, (insert positive holiday comments here) and so on and so forth
Kinda proud of the photo. My special someone even thought I downloaded it from the web =) Still, the other photos were relatively uninteresting. Gotta improve on composition and the artistic side of photography, then.
Which brings me to my next topic:
I seem to have always been "good" at the technical side of stuff. However, I've always seem to hit a stumbling block or so when it comes to truly "mastering" a certain something (say, photography). It's always been, er, "competent" but never, "inspiring". I guess I want to be artistic but just don't have the natural talent to..
Oh, well. Just rambling.
Below is a photo taken during my trip to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Oh, by the way, I went for a trip to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah from the 9-13 May 08. Had a great time, was fun, people were very friendly, (insert positive holiday comments here) and so on and so forth
Kinda proud of the photo. My special someone even thought I downloaded it from the web =) Still, the other photos were relatively uninteresting. Gotta improve on composition and the artistic side of photography, then.
Which brings me to my next topic:
I seem to have always been "good" at the technical side of stuff. However, I've always seem to hit a stumbling block or so when it comes to truly "mastering" a certain something (say, photography). It's always been, er, "competent" but never, "inspiring". I guess I want to be artistic but just don't have the natural talent to..
Oh, well. Just rambling.
Monday, April 21, 2008
This Is An Update
This is an update.
Am in my exam week.
Got 2 papers.
Only.
Been following politics quite closely.
IVCC Welcoming Activities 2008.
Still pondering what to do for the rest of the year.
Feeling happy.
Been lazy to blog.
Writing like this for no reason whatsoever.
Supposed to be revising.
Hope I don't fail.
Again.
This is an update.
Am in my exam week.
Got 2 papers.
Only.
Been following politics quite closely.
IVCC Welcoming Activities 2008.
Still pondering what to do for the rest of the year.
Feeling happy.
Been lazy to blog.
Writing like this for no reason whatsoever.
Supposed to be revising.
Hope I don't fail.
Again.
This is an update.
Friday, February 15, 2008
The Purpose...
of this blog is:
1. A place for me to post my thoughts (whenever I have any).
2. A place for me to post photos that I take (with my Sony @100).
3. A place for me to post random nothingness (which i think will be quite often, really).
4. A place for me to record the changes in my life and how I view it (saving and posting it online is somewhat "safer" [from accidentally deleting it from my hard drive, floods, fire, earthquakes, siblings, etc]).
Visit me old blog at www.xanga.com/jiayaik
1. A place for me to post my thoughts (whenever I have any).
2. A place for me to post photos that I take (with my Sony @100).
3. A place for me to post random nothingness (which i think will be quite often, really).
4. A place for me to record the changes in my life and how I view it (saving and posting it online is somewhat "safer" [from accidentally deleting it from my hard drive, floods, fire, earthquakes, siblings, etc]).
Visit me old blog at www.xanga.com/jiayaik
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