The phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words??? was brought back to us by a reader of our X’mas posting Govt can make Christmas every day for everyone.
“the Malaysian flag, the little children, the candle lights illuminating their innocent faces.
and the big box - what future does it hold for our children?
The x'mas message of peace, love and goodwill is universal and we must make it our message every day in Malaysia.???
For our New Year message, instead of providing readers with more text, we are putting together a gallery of photos and graphics. The images reflect mixed feelings of optimism and pessimism, confidence and insecurity and joy and despair at what is taking place as our dreams and hopes alternately rise, and are shattered and disappointed.
From these images, we hope readers will be able to find and interpret their own stories relating to themselves, their loved ones and their communities and country.
The new year is not only a time for merriment and appreciation of the many good things that are found here, it is also a time for sober reflection of how demoralized and disunited we are as a people.
Many failings continue to blight the future for ourselves and our children. We each and all need to fight the enemies of racial and religious moderation, tolerance and goodwill if we are to survive well. We need to insist that our leaders always follow the high ethical road, not the slippery religious or racial one. And most of all, we need to be the best examples possible to our children and friends of the right values and behavior for a compassionate and sharing society.
We are indebted to Teoh Jit Khiam (http://themanorfarmjournal.blogspot.com) for the expressive photos and Helen Hoh for the creative images.
A police state sends out the batons, teargas and water cannons to subdue rakyat protesting ISA, against a backdrop of the ‘1Malaysia’ poster. |
With standards falling and prices rising, what does the future hold for the next generation? |
How do we find our place under the Malaysian sun? |
$candals – from RM24 million Khir Toyo mansion to RM12 billion PKFZ. |
1Malaysia has not done away with categorizing its citizens into different race boxes. |  Kelantanese women are known for their trading acumen. |
 PAS supporters have been the backbone of citizens’ protests. |  Police drew the line for some Malaysians (Perak assembly sitting) but look the other way at others (Shah Alam cow head kickers). |
 ‘Allah’ ban overturned but issues of religious freedom remain with us. |  Malay heartland modernizes on its own terms; traditions and aspirations of the minorities should also be respected. |
 Modern Malays in the city express themselves through street culture. |
The ex-premier, who squandered money and opportunity, casts a dark shadow over the country still. |
 Raja Petra Kamarudin, courageous freedom fighter who opened the door for cyber expression is now a fugitive. |  |
 Volunteers hug after a soup kitchen programme. |  There’s a lot of beauty to be found if you still your heart to look. |
