Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Clean the toilet or mind of the user?
It is a fact of life that when nature call, we don't really bother if the toilet is equipped with a touch-screen panel to flush it or it is just an ordinary ones with a wooden lever attached to it, we just need a damn clean toilet, and of course, with plenty of water inside the tank!! (as part of Risk Management Process - Do make it a habit to 'test' it first! you might upset the next viewer / user!) Hence, the million dollar question is - after the introduction of those 'high-level' toilets, will our 'Public-Toilet Satisfaction Index' improves?
In coming out with the numbers, will the sampling being done only in Bukit Bintang or the survey will be extended to areas just beside Bukit Bintang?
The issue here is not 'dollars and cents' but 'civic-minded and common senses', that is what we should be tackling apart from building more clean toilets. Do we have a clear framework and blueprint on how to 'whitewash' those 'dirty-minded' users or we only have a roadmap on when will be the next launching dates?
Think about this... Which one is a more powerful adage? A ' first impression of a beautiful toilet last forever.. ' or 'Experience is not the best teacher... It is the ONLY teacher'. Unfortunately, in your case, it was a BAD experience when you frantically searching high and low for a toilet and finally being rewarded with...* you don't need to second guessing it, your guess is as guess as mine on what actually happened there!!*
Which one will stick in your RAM?
Yours Candidly,
The 'once upon a time' cleaner at the 'Theatre of Dreams'
Monday, January 15, 2007
Friday, January 05, 2007
Volunteerism
I think its quite a good song and I would like to share it with you.
Below is the song lyrics.
The "V" in You
Open your heart to someone today
Do your best to make a change
Remind yourself to be a friend
Someone out there needs a hand
Guiding someone to find his way
Every good deed has its grace
Showing it’s more than words to care
It means much more to lend a hand
Bridge
Shape our home for the better times
Do what’s right in your mind
Bring on the joy for all to share
Create a world that really cares
Chorus
Let it come from your heart
Everybody has to play a part
For every little thing you do
Someone’s dreams may come through
Let it come from your heart
Just try to do whatever you can do
Giving your time will mean so much
Bring out the “V” in you
Finding a way to help someone
Show them what can be done
Letting them know they’re not alone
We are here to make a better home
It doesn’t matter what you can do
Just reach out to those who needs you
Showing it’s more than words to care
It means much more to lend a hand
Music & Lyrics by Ken Lim / Dreamz FM
Arrangement by Shah Tahir
® 2000 National Volunteer Centre
AngkasaOne signing off...
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
NEWS - 27 December
Nazri: Public was warned of possible floods
KUALA LUMPUR: The public had been warned of a possible flood in Johor on Dec 15 and Dec 16, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said.
Nazri denied claims by some in the flood-stricken areas that they had no advance warning of the floods.
“The public was informed on Dec 15 and Dec 16,” he told reporters after launching a seminar and exhibition in conjunction with the Disaster Awareness Day anniversary at the Putra World Trade Centre here yesterday.
He was asked to comment on public complaints that the people were not informed about the possibility of floods via the media.
“We knew about it in advance. We went down to the ground to inform the people about the rising waters and advised them to evacuate.
“Unfortunately, there were some people who were reluctant to leave their homes although the water level was one foot high. They took the matter lightly,” he said.
“And it happened too fast. We did not have time to inform the Information Ministry because we were focusing on rescue efforts.
Full article can be found at http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/12/27/nation/16416427&sec=nation
BELOW ARE MY COMMENTS & OBSERVATIONS
I would like to ask the Government;
1. Why is the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (in-charge of Parliment) is making such a comment?
2. Where is the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation? MOSTI is in-charge of the Malaysian MET Service.
3. Where is the Chairman of the National Disaster Committee, Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak?
4. Why can't these Ministers make a statement? Why does the Government need to have a Minister in charge of Parliment to make statements that does not concern Parliment?
I have made some investigations to the statement made by Nazri that the Government went to the ground to inform the rakyat that there are floods coming. Fact is, there were no announcements made on the 1st wave of floods. Nazri is total BULL!!! If they did inform, how was it done? Were the District Police Stations informed, were the District Hospitals and Fire Rescue Service informed, were the District Office informed, were the Penghulus informed, were the Pengerusi JKKK and Ketua Kampung informed, where the people informed? How does the government inform the Public in affected areas in such a short period of time? PROVE IT!!!
May be, in certain areas, the public were informed by the Sistem Amaran Banjir at the rivers, where a siren will sound when the water levels rise above the danger levels. But does the Sistem Amaran Banjir is put all along populated areas of the river? Is it in sound working conditions? Look what happend to TTDI Jaya in Shah Alam. The bloody siren didnt sound because of a malfunction. DUH!!!
Then, you have Nazri saying that they have informed the public and that the public were reluctant to move. Then, you say that you did not have time to inform the Information Ministry... HELLO!!! The information Ministry is one of the most important ministry to inform the public on such an occasion. What the hell were you thinking? You are a minister... or should i say... How did a minister in charge of parliment got to know about it first, before the minsiter of information? Who informed you Nazri? Minister of Science? Then he should have the Minister of Information's mobile number on speed dial.
If you did not have time to inform the Information Ministry to disseminate the information thru media and thru the Penerangan Offices in states and districts, how did you inform the public? Penerangan Offices have vehicles with loudhailers to go round to inform the public la... Polis and Bomba pun ada jugak... If you did not inform penerangan, did you get to inform the Police, District office, JKR, Penghulu, Ketua Kampung, JKKK before you informed the Information Ministry and the media?
I asked a number of people affected by the floods... they were not informed on the 1st wave. So Nazri... no wait... Government, please explain what is the procedure of a Disaster Effort. I hope someone, may be the PAC will investigate this and correct what is wrong.
The government should take note on the comments made by the public. Not discard them away, or worse, deny what has happened. Admit your mistakes and rectify them. We all know that the machinery within the government sucks... and you have not learned from the tsunami disaster relief. The people are not against the government, they want to improve the government's delivery system... but sadly... the government is not hearing....
AngkasaOne siging off...
Monday, January 01, 2007
Well, 2007 will hopefully bring a lot of changes in my life... and that is what I am going to concentrate on... ME :) and the theme for 2007 is... "MY LIFE... GETTING BACK ON TRACK & FLYING HIGH". In short, 2007 is about putting my life in order...
There are three parts to this. ME, YOU and SOCIETY.
First is Me, as a person. - This is where self improvement comes in. I plan to improve myself, in all aspects possible. Mainly in areas of Religion, Knowledge, Work, Health, Finance and some others. I want to do some soul searching as well. Its time for a reality check for me. I wanna see what I have accomplished and what I have not accomplished. I wanna reorganise and re-chart my flight path on where I wanna go and what I want to achieve in the short, medium and long term.
Second is You, the people related to me. - This is where I plan to improve my relationships with others. Which includes Parents, My Girlfriend, Family, Extended Family, Business Partners, Friends, Colleagues and others which have a significant impact on me, directly or indirectly. This is where I intend to mend some relationships which were not very successful or in which I have neglected over the past year(s) and to improve and strengthen the relationships that are currently strong. This means spending more time with all the above listed... I dunno how I'm gonna do that :
Third is Society, as a whole. - There are two parts to this. One is my relationship and contact with society as a whole, in which may not have a significant impact on me, directly or indirectly. And the other will be concentration will be on Corporate Social Responsibility. Things that I will do for the Community and Society as a whole... Community Service Programs that I will be involved in 2007. I will only concentrate on a few programs that I have been working on the past couple of years. Its more of a follow-ups for me this year and planting seeds for 2008 and beyond... so don't expect hard core programs from me this year.
As I have concentrated more on the Third part in 2006, I will put more emphasis on the First and Second part in 2007. Therefore, I shall reduce the CSR programs that I will be involved in 2007. This year is gonna be a serious year for me, more challenges and more responsibilities. I hope I can achieve what I want to achieve this year. I will hopefully draw up a Balanced Score Card for 2007 with a Quarterly Review so that I will be on track this year. I am more than sure that H will be the driving force and motivation for me in 2007. I am very happy to be able to share part of 2006 with her and I look forward to be with her and to share my life with her... not just for 2007 but for ever and ever and ever.... :)
I think it is also symbolic where the New Year coincides with Hari Raya Korban. It is my first time doing the Korban at the surau near my home. Typically, I do it in Kampung... Its a different experience...
The surau scheduled the Majlis Korban today to allow people to celebrate Hari Raya and go Berhari Raya yesterday. I think this model works as we had 7 Cows to Korban and we need not rush to cut and distribute the meat. It also in a way prolonged the AidilAdha celebrations... which is supposed to be for 4days anyway...
For me, it is good to start the new year with a Korban, and I hope that it will bring me closer to God. InsyaAllah. Its a good start... Its a good feeling and I have smiles all day long today... :) Alhamdulillah.
On another note, my heart goes to the people affected by the Floods around the country, especially the ones in Johor. My granddad is also a flood victim, together with some other family members around Johor. I am currently doing some investigation on the floods and will come up with a post soon.
I am grateful to God for allowing us to go through 2006 and I thank you God for the achievements that we have accomplished and the learning that we have got. I thank God for the life that He has given us, and I pray that He will grant us a long, prosperous and successful life. I pray to God to give us guidance and strength in going through the coming year and may God grant our wishes and make us a better person. May God Bless Us All... Amin.
AngkasaOne signing off...