Saturday, March 9, 2013
Another Side of Psy ~ Oxford Union Style!
I doubt if there's anybody who's connected to the internet who hasn't only heard of a 35-year-old South Korean pop sensation named Psy, but has watched his viral "Oppa Gangnam Style" video at least twice.
Psy's is a classic success story of a talented composer-performer who made it BIG through patience, perseverance, perspicacity, and sheer good luck. He literally struck the pop phenomenon jackpot with just one YouTube hit. But here's a whole different perspective on Psy the human being whose wry sense of humor and candor makes him a winner in every sense - and not just as a one-trick pony.
It's impossible not to admire and like this chubby guy in a suit and funky shades. He's a smart cookie and has really put Korean pop on the world charts, pretty much the same way Peter Jackson singlehandedly upgraded New Zealand's status as filmmaking hub with his epic Lord of the Ring movies.
Friday, March 8, 2013
A most amazing turn of events signifying the end of Umno...
Reproduced from Malaysiakini as a public service...
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The father of Saiful Bukhari has apologised to PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim, claiming that his son had been used by irresponsible quarters, including an officer of the prime minister, to defame Anwar in Sodomy II.
“Anwar is innocent and a victim of this slander... as such I apologise to Anwar and his family.
“He and his family have suffered a lot as a result of this slander,” Azlan Mohd Lazim said in a statement he released at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur today.
“I deeply regret all the slander hurled against Anwar, which involved my son Saiful Bukhari,” Azlan said.
Although he was always seen accompanying his son during the trial, Azlan explained that he did that simply as a father who was giving moral support to his son.
“Actually I don't believe the allegations against Anwar.”
Azlan said he decided to make the expose today as he has unveiled the truth after spending a long time to collect information obtained during the trial, as well as those sent to him by the public.
The government has neither met him, nor asked for his opinion about the sodomy case, he claimed.
“Everything was so carefully planned and executed (by the official),” Azlan alleged.
“As a Malay and a Muslim, I started to realise the evil of this plan. I don't want to continue to conspire with this malicious slander. I want the people who love this country to know their malicious intention.
“If this malicious intention continues, not only the Malays and Muslims would be destroyed, but the nation would be destroyed as well. I do not want to see this happen.
“I decided to be with Anwar, Pakatan Rakyat, and the Malaysians who thirst for prosperity, peace and truth, and are against this evil act.”
Azlan urged the people to “rise and fight against this cruelty, and work hard to uphold the truth”.
“Let us pray to Allah to win the struggle of Anwar and Pakatan to take over the government in the 13th general election,” he concluded.
“Anwar is innocent and a victim of this slander... as such I apologise to Anwar and his family.
“He and his family have suffered a lot as a result of this slander,” Azlan Mohd Lazim said in a statement he released at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur today.
“I deeply regret all the slander hurled against Anwar, which involved my son Saiful Bukhari,” Azlan said.
Anwar was acquitted by the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Jan 9 last year on charges of sodomising Saiful, who was his political aide, on June 26, 2008, in a condominium in Kuala Lumpur.
The Attorney-General’s Chambers has appealed against the decision and the Court of Appeal will hear the case on July 22.
In the statement, Azlan, 60, said all media statements by him and Saiful had been prepared by an officer with the prime minister's office and a lawyer.
Malaysiakini is withholding the identities of these two people pending their response.
“They are the masterminds behind all the sodomy slander against Anwar that involved my son.”
Azlan said he learnt about the sodomy allegation only from the “government-owned media” as Saiful never told him about it.
“I have never been contacted by any quarters to obtain my statement as his father, from the beginning till the end of the trial,” he said.
Giving moral support to his son
Malaysiakini is withholding the identities of these two people pending their response.“They are the masterminds behind all the sodomy slander against Anwar that involved my son.”
Azlan said he learnt about the sodomy allegation only from the “government-owned media” as Saiful never told him about it.
“I have never been contacted by any quarters to obtain my statement as his father, from the beginning till the end of the trial,” he said.
Giving moral support to his son
Although he was always seen accompanying his son during the trial, Azlan explained that he did that simply as a father who was giving moral support to his son.
“Actually I don't believe the allegations against Anwar.”
Azlan said he decided to make the expose today as he has unveiled the truth after spending a long time to collect information obtained during the trial, as well as those sent to him by the public.
The government has neither met him, nor asked for his opinion about the sodomy case, he claimed.
“Everything was so carefully planned and executed (by the official),” Azlan alleged.
“As a Malay and a Muslim, I started to realise the evil of this plan. I don't want to continue to conspire with this malicious slander. I want the people who love this country to know their malicious intention.“If this malicious intention continues, not only the Malays and Muslims would be destroyed, but the nation would be destroyed as well. I do not want to see this happen.
“I decided to be with Anwar, Pakatan Rakyat, and the Malaysians who thirst for prosperity, peace and truth, and are against this evil act.”
Azlan urged the people to “rise and fight against this cruelty, and work hard to uphold the truth”.
“Let us pray to Allah to win the struggle of Anwar and Pakatan to take over the government in the 13th general election,” he concluded.
Anwar Ibrahim: LETTER TO MALAYSIA (revisited)
Anwar Ibrahim's letter to all Malaysians was released on March 7th, 2008. the eve of the epochal GE12. I found it on Elizabeth Wong's blog and rather than reproduce the entire letter here, just click on this link! 
There are many reasons why I am voicing my support of Anwar Ibrahim's political comeback via Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) which as of today will lead a vigorous, newly elected parliamentary opposition.My instincts tell me Anwar Ibrahim is a man of destiny and fully deserves our wholehearted support - but for now I am content to just let Anwar speak for himself.
I congratulate all Malaysians who voted with a vengeance on March 8th to foil BN's elaborate electoral fraud by the sheer force of their numbers.
Bravo, everybody! This has truly been a victory for People Power and I have never felt so optimistic about my country for as long as I can remember.Before I sign off I just want to say to Dr M: you may be a cunning old crocodile but you are totally lacking in wisdom and humility. You were the one who sodomized Malaysia, not Anwar!
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