Comments on: Here I am again.

By: yh

yh — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 06:44:56 +0000

Malaysia is a wonderful place to live in. However, she has MANY underlying problems that need to be tackled. Though we may not be affected personally by those problems, we could not dismiss the existence of them.

Even we can choose to believe things in our own point of view, we could not disregard the actual FACT. The country is just one more year to her 50th Birthday. With half a decade time, it is hard to believe that mutual understanding between different races and religious remains immatured. If education, upbringing, environment etc. would be the cause, then we must really look into these areas, which should have undergone “drastic” improvement through out the decades. If they are not the root of the problems, we better prepare to hold a discussion fast, to find a solution to the underlying problem.

Facts are facts. We only have the option to either believe it or don’t, as you said: everyone has his right to believe in something.

By: Hotpants

Hotpants — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 06:17:33 +0000

Minishorts is the prettiest girl on the Malaysian blogosphere.

By: Jeff from LA

Jeff from LA — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 04:39:37 +0000

Tres, I have to say that I’m happy that minishorts writes optimistically about her country. I think that much of what makes a country great is how the people in that country feel about their own country.

I mean, I feel the same way as minishorts. I know that my country, America, has innumerable faults and weaknesses, but I love it none the same. By being able to see through her worldview (through her blog), I am also able to see what makes Malaysia great in spite of its flaws.

By: julianME

julianME — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 04:07:33 +0000

I guess there’s probably an adage out there that says something like “You can dislike someone’s opinion, but still admire the person.”

Variances of opinions are important laa, takkan everyday same menu?

I’d say brightly optimistic opinions make for a fresher read.

-_-” God knows I’M sick of being cynical about Malaysia already.

By: Tres

Tres — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:49:42 +0000

Jeff from LA

Malaysia is not that great a country that you think it is….

Minishorts tends to be overly bright and cheerful about the country

By: Lainie

Lainie — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:30:04 +0000

I find I can’t agree at all with the part about waiting for the maturity to kick in. Hmm. Reckon….If anything, the gag order will just perpetuate the impression that we cannot talk about such things. And I don’t see how that contributes to “educating” people on how to talk about these things if we…well. Aren’t allowed to.

By: dreamer idiot

dreamer idiot — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:43:05 +0000

Dear Minishorts,
I agree that you have a right to your opinions, and by all means, express your own misgivings about the manner in which your university’s name was being tarnished, as well as your well intentioned recovery of the university’s good, however your earlier post was a little misjudged and could have been better worded, because the language and tone you employed there severely undermined and downplayed the seriousness of the issues raised by the more overtly ‘political’ bloggers and the socio-political consciousness they were tyring to raise to effect and bring about the necessary socio-political changes in order to better promote, serve and preserve the civil freedoms and privileges that are calculatedly being eroded.

I would say the earlier post was rather dismissive that it probably encouraged a potentially dangerous flippant attitude among less aware or mature readers. Perhaps, you could have written as you have written today, highligting your personal dislike about the negative media reportage, while addressing the issues raised with your constructive ideas on how they can be tackled. Thanks.

Incidentally, I know of someone teaching in UPM who once alluded to certain policies long before these controversies came to the surface… Personally, I feel people need to be more socially conscious, as these little ‘events’ and other unreported things happening reveal undercurrents that do not bode well for our country.

By: spyder

spyder — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:06:48 +0000

ahhhh…BUT in no way was I nor am I advocating lawlessness . That said, one has to face things squarely in the eye …not sweep stuff under de carpet coz one day one can end up in a whole pile of s ___ t ! That said, being reactive to things that happen is not the way to go …proactive - yarr , that’s the way. .. so - i would say that we need be alert and keep watch; highlight misconduct - but in a rational way. Oh dear… I have been soooo ‘cheong hei’ . Guess I have used up my 2 sens lah
BTW, makan bila?

By: minishorts

minishorts — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:33:42 +0000

thanks jeff. it’s very flattering to read your note.

and spyder: i so get what you mean. i mean it hurts to know that there are laws like ISA and sedition laws in place, but the fact is… they’re there for a reason. I suppose mankind is not prepared to go lawless yet.

By: Jeff from LA

Jeff from LA — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 06:30:54 +0000

Miss Minishorts,
I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful blog. As a busy grad student (a law student) who also works at a law firm, I seldom have the opportunity to read many blogs or visits many sites these days. However, in the last few months I find myself visiting your site over and over again. Why? Because you are one of the few people that care about what’s important (i.e. morality, education, racism, patriotism/ nationalism), and one of the few willing to share an honest opinion about such topics.

I must also admit that I enjoy your site because it gives me insight into a very different viewpoint of the world. I often fail to realize just how different the struggles and worries are of those in different countries. As a Chinese American born and raised in California, I have few opportunities to peek through the looking glass of another’s cultural viewpoint, and your blog provides a wonderful insight into the great country that is Malaysia.

I hope that you will continue to spend your time sharing your heartfelt feelings with us, and thank you for doing so.