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Southeast Asia Topic: Tale of Two Malays
Kebau
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:04 pm
Replies: 1 18
In Malaysia, there is this pre-occupation of racial politics that the country is going down very quickly and is comparable to Zimbabwe where the President, Mugabe, is a good friend of Mahathir. Of course, the way these two countries (former British colonies) are being run reflects the mentalities of...
Southeast Asia Topic: Mahathir proclaimed himself to be racist and proud of it
Kebau
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:29 pm
Replies: 6 52
Mahathir's father, Mohamad Iskandar, was of Indian origin, being the son of a Malayalee Muslim (who migrated from Kerala ) and a Malay mother, while Mahathir's own mother, Wan Tampawan, was Malay ( His father had more than one wife). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahathir_bin_Mohamad Maha...
World Cultures - General Topic: History of Islam : Golden Age to Dark Ages - whose fault?
Kebau
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:31 pm
Replies: 7 34
Smalltok: For whatever reasons, followers of the Abrahamic faith re the Book (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) do not allow freedom for their followers. Their dualistic approach i.e. you are either with me or against me, rings loud and clear and bloody....in North Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin Amer...
East Asia Topic: Tawang - historic truth that India and Dalai hope to conceal
Kebau
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:54 pm
Replies: 7 28
Fabio: Where did Dalai Lama get thousands of dollars to give away to the peasants in Tawang? Well, the god-king of the yellow-hat Buddhist sect receives his funding from generous donations from "Hollywood stars" like Richard Gere, Sharon Stone, etc, from royalties from his published books ...
Social Issues Topic: Abhorence! A pro-rape group from Sydney elite - scary
Kebau
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:30 pm
Replies: 4 23
The availability of alcohol, drugs and loose behaviour all contribute to opportunities for sexual encounters. When a man does not understand the meaning of an objective statement from a female companion...like "NO... NO", then rape does occur, simple as that. The sentencing is then up to t...
Philosophy, Stories, Experiences Topic: Tom Cruise - anything but cool in beating disobedient scient
Kebau
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:16 pm
Replies: 2 8
We have to be careful to get posts of this nature regarding "Hollywood stars" and their personal beliefs. Who really cares? Sorry Orange Blossom......
General : The World and Foreign Policy Topic: Lee Kuan Yew interviewed by Charlie Rose on new world order
Kebau
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:23 pm
Replies: 8 55
Observer: If only Malaysian leaders allow their egos to drop with their "sarongs" Malaysians have lost their pants already in the world arena......they have made many claims for ASEAN...first cosmonaut taxied by Russians and performed questionable scientific experiments, results that are y...
Poetry, Songs, Lyrics, Fine Arts, Compositions Topic: Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere
Kebau
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:25 am
Replies: 2 14
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj208/newtok_album/DSCN3007.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj208/newtok_album/DSCN3011.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj208/newtok_album/DSCN3012.jpg Autumn Leaves Listen to one of my favourites...by ...
Great Eating Places Topic: Best Chinese Food found in Vancouver, BC, Canada !!!
Kebau
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:29 pm
Replies: 2 8
http://media.thestar.topscms.com/images/0d/e0/32f1108d48e99b52ad94e4974add.jpeg Chef Ru Lin Zhang, owner of Lin's Chinese Restaurant, cooks honey prawns in the kitchen at the restaurant in Vancouver, B.C. Vancouver's Chinese food world's 'best' VANCOUVER – Visitors to a Chinese ...
World Cultures - General Topic: History of Islam : Golden Age to Dark Ages - whose fault?
Kebau
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 4:36 pm
Replies: 7 34
Mahathir of Malaysia? A loser who had led his country to ruins. Those who believe that he has brought Malaysia into a developed stage must be still living under the coconut trees. Those are the corrupt cronies of his who have enriched themselves with kickbacks and belong to racist parties that forme...
Southeast Asia Topic: Malaysian University perpetuates racism
Kebau
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:57 am
Replies: 4 58
Dr. Mahathir was Prime Minister and Education Minister of this small nation called Malaysia. He was the one who instituted most of the racist policies and disenfranchised the use of English language in the schools and institutions of higher learning. The Malays are allowed into institutions of highe...
Education and Academic Issues Topic: So you want to study in Malaysia!?
Kebau
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:23 am
Replies: 1 7
Excerpts from an article by a former professor at University of Malaya. THE- QS Ranking of World Universities The QS World University Rankings is an annual publication that ranks the "Top 200 World Universities", and is published by Times Higher Education (THE) and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS...
Education and Academic Issues Topic: So you want to study in Malaysia!?
Kebau
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:40 am
Replies: 1 7
So you want to study in Malaysia. Is the degree worth the paper that is printed on? I have taken the liberty to reprint here some excerpts of an article written by a journalist in Malaysia entitled: In pursuit of excellence By RICHARD LIM http://thestar.com.my/education/story.asp?fi...
Education and Academic Issues Topic: Times University ranking - Australian uni do quite well
Kebau
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:32 am
Replies: 1 14
Why are most of the highly rated institutions come from UK and the English speaking world? Some interesting comments that I took liberty to reprint here for your reading pleasure. Some comments from Times Higher Education (incidentally is based in UK): • Martin 8 October, 2009 It is always quite int...
East Asia Topic: Demomongers in the West - by Paul Kim
Kebau
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:43 am
Replies: 3 20
Well written, Paul Kim. Hope you continue to post some enlightening articles in this forum. Most posters here are "civilised" and do not engage in profane languages. We engage in intelligent discussions or else we just shut up. Hopefully an invitation has been extended to you by our admini...
Education and Academic Issues Topic: Top Singaporean scholars at Oxford
Kebau
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:36 am
Replies: 1 11
3 Singaporeans top at Oxford http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/307/singaporebolehposter.jpg Monday, 17 August 2009 00:00 THREE Singaporeans topped their respective courses at Oxford University this years, in a rare and extraordinary showing. They did politics, philosophy and economic...
Philosophy, Stories, Experiences Topic: Buddhism Won the Best Religion in the World Award
Kebau
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:20 am
Replies: 16 82
Any organized religions can only bring havoc to humanity. Followers of the "BOOK", thus far, have created two world wars. The Japanese have one under their belt. So much for Shintoism.Buddhism in whatever forms allows individual salvation through meditation and compassionate deeds. However...
Australasia / Oceania Topic: Australians' past genocides
Kebau
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:07 am
Replies: 9 32
This is an article that all immigrants to Australia should read and understand that the earlier White settlers were mostly convicts and murderers sent from UK. Some of their descendants thus still bear some of these murderous traits, which were exhibited lately in their confrontation with non-white ...
East Asia Topic: Some unacceptable Chinese behaviour
Kebau
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:43 am
Replies: 7 40
lpc1998 wrote: {Note: “Chinaman” is now an offensive term for a person of Chinese descent. So is “chink”. It is best to avoid using them. “Chinese” or “the Chinese people” is the term commonly used to refer to people from China or their descendants} Folks, I know the term is derogatory and is reall...
Southeast Asia Topic: No yes-men for Singapore leadership - internal vetting
Kebau
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:20 am
Replies: 3 18
By Goh Chin Lian, Senior Political Correspondent THE perception that the public service does not tolerate views that contradict government policies is one reason 18-year-olds give politically correct answers at the interviews for civil service scholarships. Prudence, prudence ...this is my advice t...
Southeast Asia Topic: Mourning Corazon Aquino : demise of Philippine icon
Kebau
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:04 am
Replies: 3 18
Land reform, jobs, control of corruption and population control are some problems that any Filipino leader needs to address. Most Catholic countries that follow the edicts from the Vatican are forever doomed to poverty. Examples are seen in South America and Africa. Religion does get in the way of e...
East Asia Topic: Some unacceptable Chinese behaviour
Kebau
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:56 pm
Replies: 7 40
lpc1998 wrote: Secessionism is a very serious matter in China because Chinese citizens could get hurt and killed. Foreign governments and individuals should understand this. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, the Chinese government should consider seriously breaking off diplomatic relations...
Research and Information on Sciences Topic: Boost lifespan - play with dirt
Kebau
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:02 am
Replies: 1 8
Scientists have already found that by keeping mice skinny by restricting their diet, they could make the rodents live longer. The theory behind rapamycin is that it works on the same molecular mechanisms as calorie restriction . Where is Twiggi these days? I wonder what happened to her? Restricted ...
Great Eating Places Topic: Cakes and buns - steamed and fried Asian delights only $1
Kebau
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:51 pm
Replies: 3 12
Hot Chilly, can you tell us where to find these yummy treats in Asia? I believe in SEAsia. Ya?
Southeast Asia Topic: Standard of English in Malaysia
Kebau
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:42 pm
Replies: 4 34
The NYTimes have not presented a correct picture of the recent changes in the Education policy of Malaysia. There was no ban of English as a subject per se but instead maths and sciences would be taught in Bahasa Malaysia and not in English. As a subject, English would be taught with extra hours ins...
East Asia Topic: Secessionist Incendiary Videos and Ethnic Riots in China
Kebau
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:14 pm
Replies: 35 5032
Ipc1998 wrote: Professional Minxin Pei is not a Chinese professor; he is an ethnic Chinese-American professor. Could Prof. Pei be a Taiwanese secessionist? He looked Chinese, if American citizen, then a naturalized Chinese-American. From his accents, he is not born in the USA. Origin:Taiwan or mainl...
Southeast Asia Topic: UMNO leader violates seditious laws in anti-Chinese comments
Kebau
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 4:36 pm
Replies: 8 82
Hot Chilly, thank you for posting an interesting article regarding the origin of "MELAYU". Recently I read that the history books in Malaysia have been revised to remove the significance and exploitations of legendary "Malay" heroes (the 4 Hangs...Hang Tuah, Hang Jebat and....?) ...
Computers, Electronics, Gadgets, Cars, Machines Topic: PC operating system to rival Windows
Kebau
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 4:16 pm
Replies: 1 11
Many questions you want to ask but afraid to do so! Here are some questions and answers with regard to the above article regarding Goggle's operating system. Q&A: Chrome OS vs Windows Q. How will Google’s Chrome operating system differ from Microsoft’s Windows? A. Chrome OS will be a very small,...
Computers, Electronics, Gadgets, Cars, Machines Topic: PC operating system to rival Windows
Kebau
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 4:08 pm
Replies: 1 11
New operating system around the corner? Frustrations with MS Windows? Hope is not far away.... Google to launch PC operating system Google has taken direct aim at Microsoft’s core personal computer software business, with the announcement of a PC operating system to rival Windows. The system, based ...
Southeast Asia Topic: Only Malay leadership for Malaysia??
Kebau
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:09 pm
Replies: 4 16
Some interesting comments about the article "Malay Leadership" that I thought needed posting here. They are from readers of Malaysia, reprinted from http://www.Malaysia-Today.net . There are some grammatical and spelling errors in the comments. Ignore them and just enjoy the co...
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