Looking Beyond 52


Hari Merdeka is a national day of Malaysia commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule, celebrated on August 31. In a wider context, it is to celebrate the formation of Malaysia

The effort for independence was spearheaded by Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, who led a delegation of ministers and political leaders of Malaya in negotiations with the British in London for Merdeka, or independence along with the first president of the Malayan Chinese Association (MCA) Tun Dato Sir Tan Cheng Lock and fifth President of Malaysian Indian Congress Tun V.T. Sambanthan. Once it became increasingly clear that the Communist threat posed during the Malayan Emergency was petering out, agreement was reached on February 8, 1956, for Malaya to gain independence from the British Empire. However, for a number of logistical and administrative reasons, it was decided that the official proclamation of independence would only be made the next year, on August 31, 1957, at Stadium Merdeka (Independence Stadium), in Kuala Lumpur.






"Dawn breaks to the echoes of its rhythm
Winds carry its tune across the land
Listen and you will hear the song in your heart
For its the one song we sing with one voice." - Astro




Malaysia to me the house I live in, a lot of earth, a street, the children in the playground, the faces that I see all races and religions that america to me. 52 years ago, our forefathers came together to make a noble stand for our independence. Today, this same unity still lives through the spirit of "1 Malaysia". It is time yet again to celebrate our freedom and continue to champion the belief that we are stonger as "One"!

Let us celebrate our independence, the Malaysian people's sovereign and supreme right to live as we choose, and not submit nor conform to the dominance and control, dogma or authority of another force or power. Not as simple or clear-cut as it sounds, what with borders blurring between nation states due to the spread of popular culture, the scourge of airborne diseases, the explosion of information and communication technology, the growth of capitalism and multi-national enterprise.- Tessie Lim, Founder of World Center of Personal Excellence.

On the previous years as this day, I was reading newspaper- New Straits times, come to front they were reprint a set copy of articles based on 1957, enigmatically immemorial through, and I kept these until now. I will not going to throw off, but appreciate even until I went old for next generation.



What if you could spot yours patriarch inside here?

Shell ads in 50s. Haha


I like all the ads.



1957年独立迄今,大马人在风雨飘摇中,喊 默迪卡喊了52年。独立或者建国,经过这些年的熏陶与沉淀,早已经根植于每个国民心中。今年,在国内政治乱象的阴影下,新任首相将我国独立52周年的国庆主题定为 一个马来西亚,以民为本,成就为重,强调返朴归真,把一切回馈于人民身上。既然以民为本,作为人民的我们不妨递时地思考一下,这片国土对你而言是怎样的一个地方,你对它有着怎样的期待?

What does Merdeka mean to you? What do you feel when you hear the word, "Merdeka"? Does "freedom" ring in the same sentence? Do you find a frisson of joy at having able to celebrate 52 years of peace, independence successful people from all industries, to get a feel of this.

On the eve, I headed back to met up Kal purposely. If I were not meeting him this time, there will not know when I could see this nut anytime. I had a good times here. This moment is always missed. Well doing you must after starting on the second journey back to Swiss, man. Kal always quote " Sabahan are not staying on TREE! You westerns Malaysian unwisdomness." Haha. (This is an story began on peers last time) I always hat off to united heart of borneo peoples they were being. Marion, Roger, and friends joined after the half section, no figure picture.






Together, we're stronger. 1. Bound by the same goals and united by shared passion, we're a nation that stays strong because we stay together. Today, we celebrate the unity of our strength that has made us One for 52 years, Malaysia.

Selamat Hari Merdeka.










A poem that is a favourite among readers of Honk! If You’re Malaysian, judging from the frequency with which it is quoted in blogosphere: Regarding our inherent make-up, is one race more likely to act in a certain way than another?

Kalau tidak malas, bukan Melayu,
Kalau tidak tipu, bukan Cina,
Kalau tidak minum, bukan India.
(If you’re not lazy, you’re not Malay,
If you don’t cheat, you’re not Chinese,
If you don’t drink, you’re not Indian.)

To my friend I say:

I’m Chinese but I’m no cheat,
My friend’s Indian but he’s no drunk,
Another is Malay but he’s no slob,
Chinese, Indian, Malay or Others,
We are who we make ourselves to be,
Not the stereotypes we’re made out to be.
But if we don’t buck the trend,
We’ll forever be stamped.”

Forty-something Lydia Teh is the author of ‘Honk! If You Are Malaysian’. She likes to eat roti canai when money is tight which isn’t surprising as her latest book is ‘Stretching Your Dollar$ and $ense – More than 300 money-saving tips for anyone and everyone.








Pround to be Malaysian.

Goodbye

Do remain the same, David. We prefer the old styles from you rather than what you are trying to have now.




Time the leave you.

Emptiness

Three final semester graphic design students from Dasein Academy of Art,
Kuala Lumpur, aim to make an Art exhibition.

"Emptiness" is the title of this exhibition; which has been a timeless wisdom from ancient till today. By exhibiting the essence of "emptiness", the space of emptiness is explored and advocated with symbolic displays.Pure white and clean space will be applied to the exhibition environment; to bring out a comfortable impression of space, and to guide the audience to experience every angle of dimension.

We want to win the hearts of many, solving the final answer for life. Since all are attributed to “Emptiness”, we should grasp any possible chance in to devote, appreciate and understand the higher value of existence

Emptiness, inspired by the timeless wisdom from ancient philosophy, is spread all over the Asia religion and the realms of philosophy & culture, with thousands of years affecting the development of civilization in Asia.

In the era of advance technology and globalization, western culture & economic impact have faded the appreciation of “Emptiness” in Asian. The rise of the Asian countries, ironically, has gradually undermined it’s tradition & culture.

Today, people are busy earning money to reach materialistic goals. What's left in our daily lives are only work and entertainment. Concerns in the area of spiritual and physical health see a need for reformation.

By exhibiting the essence of “Emptiness” the space of emptiness is explored and advocated with symbolic displays. Pure white and clean spaces will be applied to the exhibition environment to bring out a comfortable impression of space, and to guide the audience to experience every angle of dimension.

Our intension is just to provide the clues, allowing the participants to seek for the answers in their heart. Eventually, since all are attributed to “Emptiness”, we should grasp any possible chance to devote, appreciate and understand the higher value of existence.

三位来自达尔尚艺术学院平面设计系学生,有着共同打造艺术展览的目标。『空』是展览的主题,一个远古至今的智慧。通过展览『空』的本质, 对『空』的发掘与提倡。整个展览厅以白色为主题与宽阔空间,营造舒适空间感,让观众体验每一处。通过展品领悟『空』的概念,从而夺得心灵上的满足。既然一切归于空。那我们更应该把有限的生命,奉献出无限的光辉,领悟存在的崇高价值。


空——源自远古至今的大智慧。遍布亚洲文明各个宗教、哲学与文化;千百年来影响着亚洲文明发展。亚洲是一片千年历史,多元文化与种族的大陆,却对『空』的概念存有共同的意识。

随着时代的变迁和科技的,进步再加上全球化趋势,西方思想与浮夸文化已侵蚀亚洲人对『空』的崇尚。随着亚洲各大国均以科技和经济为发展前提,传统文化的思想已渐渐被人民忘掉。

如今,过着繁忙生活只顾赚钱过奢侈日子的人越来越多。生活只剩下工作和娱乐,缺乏了心灵的寄托,也失去了健康。

在此,我们通过展览『空』的本质, 发掘与提倡『空』的原貌。整个展览厅以白色与宽阔空间为主题,营造归零的空间感,让观众发掘其中的意境,再通过展示品领悟『空』的概念,从而达到心灵上的另一层次。既然一切归于空。那我们更应该把有限的生命,奉献出无限的能量,领悟存在的崇高意义。






















Emptiness | 空

EMPTINESS EXHIBITION 2009
Emptiness, inspired by the timeless wisdom from ancient philosophy; is a cultural design project that explores the depths & dimensions of existence in terms of religion & art.
This exhibition marks the understanding of Emptiness by a fresh breed of design graduates.


空——源思自远古至今的大智慧。这是一项文化性质的艺术活动,
深入探索并了解艺术与宗教对存在的定义。

展出设计系毕业新生对『空』的概念。

入场免费


Date// 26th - 30th August 2009
Time// 11am - 8pm
Venue// The Annexe Gallery, Central Market

Web// http://emptiness2009.blogspot.com/
Twitter// http://twitter.com/emptiness2009


Epilogue

I'd love the pure white environment, there is like angels beside me. Second, obsequies kinda look alike, I need this best if I were leave the world. The main right I was headed back is about petaling street coal cooking fish, [arghh] I missed it so much, Fantastic I had.






No empty when papers on

Reformation

As I had mentioned earlier http://monstrousystems.blogspot.com/2009/07/malaysians-must-united.html about 15Malaysia about 15malaysia. Now has officially launch. All these have reflecting the facts and truth being in Malaysia recently. Be a part of Malaysians, you should whether knowing these.







More are to be releasing soon. Stay. Visit www.15malaysia.com for dates.



Hope all these might enhance the values between each others. Races issue is no more. 1Malaysia is meant. We all stay together with smiles, metropolitan, loves, hope....










Hard work in revision, good luck to everyone too.