2 Months after My Knee Ops

Wanna see my knee after operation? Here you are...... swollen at top left corner of this picture and scars all over my knee. Did 4 times of aspiration to suck out excessive fluid that accumulated in my knee, a painful process.



I am still using one crutch although i am able to walk without it anymore because some how i am not able to walk for long distance. When i said long distance, it is about 200 - 300 meter.

My knee is able to bend up to 120-125 degree at this moment without additional force. If with "force", it can bend to the maximum (140 deg), of course pain like hell...... It is very pain, can't describe by words....... imagine during our Jasmani class in school where teacher asked you to bend your body to measure how far you were able to touch your toe (one of the activities to get some marks for Jasmani class), it is actually strecthing to loosen up the ligament. My physiotherapist without mercy push my leg, degree by degree inward and hold it for 10 second, and repeat it for few times.

My quadricep still very weak. I can't straighten my leg yet using my quadricep muscle power. More exercise require ......

But one good thing is: I got privilege when going to banks, parking. They treat me as OKU. Of course i do not want it forever. Will keep the crutches in "muzium" soon......

4 more months to go before i can cycling......

10 more months to go before can fully active again in sport!

Genting Highland Family Trip

First time brought my son to Genting Highland, i mean first time bring him to highland and he enjoyed it very much. End up we tired like heck!

My parent all the way came down from Penang as well as my brother's family from Kota Damansara.

You see his action face!

Birthday Boy 2008 (2)

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IS BN Going to Lose?

What do you think? Maybe because BN know that they are going to lose 2/3 majority and has no other choice but to cancel the indelible ink plan on 8 March 2008 polling day. The most rediculous reasons given are Public Disorder and Security Issues! Police claimed that they caught 4 people (yesterday news in 8TV) in Perlis, Kelantan and Kedah with indelible inks found on them....... Mana mereka ni and the inks? If a leader is a LIAR, the parties and government always a liar as well. If he can lied to Malaysians, he can lie to you anytime! Just to remind!


From MalaysiaKini.com:

The Election Commission has cancelled the use of indelible ink for this general election, citing public order and security issues.

The stunning announcement was made at a press conference in Putrajaya this afternoon - four days before polling.

EC chairperson Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman said the commission was obliged to make a "firm and final decision to ensure the smooth conduct of the 12th general election".

"Following legal advice and looking at the issue of public order and security, the EC... has decided not... to introduce the use of indelible ink," he said.

"The EC views these issues seriously, as the election process and public order and security cannot be compromised," he added. "The EC deeply regrets its decision."

Abdul Rashid said the use of indelible ink would not be effective as the country's constitution allows those who refuse to have their fingernail marked with the ink to still be issued with a ballot.

He added that the use of the indelible ink could infringe the constitutional right of a voter to cast his vote, especially if the commission tries to bar someone from voting for having an ink marked in his finger.

"From a practical point of view, the issuance of a ballot paper to such a voter would render the EC's proposal meaningless and will not bring about a positive result, whilst having the potential to create misunderstanding as well as altercations and arguments at polling stations," he said.

He added that the Federal Constitution gives Malaysians the right to vote and a black mark on the fingernail should not bar people from exercising this right, he said.

The loophole can only be removed with a constitutional amendment, which requires a vote by parliament, which has been dissolved for elections to take place.

Also present at the press conference were attorney-general Abdul Gani Patail dan inspector general of police Musa Hassan.

Police reports lodged

Abdul Rashid also said there were reports made to the police alleging that certain quarters had purchased indelible ink from abroad with the intention of creating confusion and suspicion as to the status of voters.

He added that police reports were lodged in Kelantan, Perlis and Kedah between Feb 16 and 21 and as a result four individuals are being questioned by the police.

"Their intention is to create confusion and suspicion as to the status of such voters," he said.

"This may cause chaos at polling stations which, if widespread, may be difficult to control."

"The EC views these issues seriously as the election process and public order and security cannot be compromised," he said.

The indelible ink was to be introduced for the first time in Malaysia as part of efforts to enhance transparency.

In line with this, along with the introduction of the ink, the EC had also allowed for the casting of postal ballots to be observed by polling agents and the use of transparent ballot boxes.

The EC believed that the changes would quell some of the allegations that Malaysian elections are not free and fair.

In preparation for the use of the indelible ink, the EC had previously said that it would buy approximately 48,000 bottles of indelible ink worth RM2.4mil from India.

Women voters had also been repeatedly reminded to remove their nail polish before going to the polls on March 8, as it would be difficult to apply the ink otherwise.

Fears of multiple voting

However, even before today’s about-turn from the EC, questions were already being asked as to how the commission can compel voters to apply the ink as the Election (Conduct of Election) Regulation 1981 has not been amended to include the use of the indelible ink.

The EC responded by stating that voters who were against the use of indelible ink
would have to fill out a form seeking to be excused before casting their vote.

The opposition has two days ago ticked off the EC for appearing to have second thoughts on the introduction of the indelible ink.

R Sivarasa, the candidate for Selangor's Subang, argued that the ink would stop possible incidences of multiple voting.

"They misled all Malaysians, not only yourselves, the voters of Malaysia and us, that they would implement the (use of) indelible ink - they also issued numerous statements about how much indelible ink would cost and they said they would buy it."

Free Access to Malaysiakini.com - 1 week

If you wish to compare the news from both mainstream media and alternative media, here you are, Malaysiakini will give free access from 3pm today without having to log in till March 10.

In view of the country is going to the polls on Saturday, Malaysiakini has decided to make its website free beginning today.

From 3pm today, readers will be able to access all Malaysiakini reports and articles without having to log in. The site will be locked again on March 10, two days after the general election.

Treat Woman Equally ......

Two (2) cases caught my attention:

1. Labis Parliament - DAP candidate Teo, a 7 months pregnant woman was vomit and sent to hospital for treatment due to rought treatment of POLICE! Let the photo does the talking!

Photo from Merdeka Review


2. Seputeh Parliament - DAP candidate Teresa Kok, regarding Sexist Caricature Bill Board

New Toll Rate for Penang Bridges?

RM9.40 instead of RM7.00?

No more Touch & Go - means no more discount of 20% (RM5.60)?

Why, Malaysia cannot afford to build the 2nd bridge? RM4 billion in 3-4 years construction period, it is about RM1b per year. Why 40 years of toll collection? Why the toll rate raise 2% annually?

From MerdekaReview:

【本刊特约记者周泽南撰述】人民公正党及民主行动党今天再揭秘，公开一封由第二槟威大桥主要承包商马友乃德集团董事经理兼行政总裁阿末帕达斯（Ahmad Pardas Senin）写给首相署经济策划组总监苏莱曼马末（Sulaiman Mahmud）的公函，信中提到第二槟威大桥的私家车收费为马币9.40元，比第一大桥的收费的马币七元高出大约34%。

公函建议第一槟威大桥及第二槟威大桥（左图）的过路费同步调高至马币9.40元，并废除第一槟威大桥的“一触即通”（Touch n Go）服务。第一槟威大桥使用者目前若使用“一触即通”卡付费，只需缴付马币5.60元，但是两座大桥的过路费调高后，“一触即通”卡使用者的过路费则高涨68%。

这份合约为期40年，过路费也将每年起2%，每五年评估一次。

第二槟威大桥计划已批准，计划在2011年建好，大桥的建筑费高达马币40.6亿元，但尚未动工。【点击：许子根说第二大桥2010年竣工 罗兴强重申如期完工退出政坛】

人民公正党班台惹雅候选人沈志勤、民主行动党峇都茅候选人阿都马力（Abdul Malik Bin Abdul Kassim）召开记者会，要原任槟州首席部长的民政党代主席许子根在今天回答下列四个问题：

一、许子根是否知道第二槟威大桥的收费？
二、为何调高第一槟威大桥过路费？
三、第二槟威大桥是否要继续兴建？
四、许子根是否曾替槟城人民减少过路费？

另一方面，许子根对记者说，州政府还没有决定槟威大桥过路费是否起价，因此不回应尚不肯定的事。

Now only he admit!

Given RM 1 billion, in return gets RM 0.35 billion only!

What kind of transaction is that? 倒米! Just to get support from Penangite because of General Election? Damn ....... Such a lousy CM and PM in the history of Malaysia!

【本刊特约记者丁国亮撰述】原任槟州首席部长许子根今早终于承认曾致函首相阿都拉巴达威，争取中央政府批准一笔马币十亿元的合约，以留住槟城的外来投资商；不过，许子根坚持，他这么做并没有错，因为摩托罗拉也持续增加投资三亿五千万元。