I was early to Parliment this morning, after the House was adjourned for 6 weeks.

I wanted to ask a supplementary question to the first question on the order paper of the day which was:-

Datuk Ir. Edmund Chong Ket Wah [ Batu Sapi ] to ask the PRIME MINISTER to state the action taken to destroy the bags containing postal votes that were found in Sungai Menggatal, Sabah. The way
that incident can affect the image of the country in holding a fair andclean election.

The reply of Dato Seri Mohamed Nazri is reported in Malaysiakini.

Although I stood up twice, trying to get a chance to ask a supplementary question, the Speaker did not notice me. Perhaps, he decided to call other MPs to speak.

I wanted to ask about the 72, 058 unreturned postal votes in the last general election. I did ask about the said votes in the June session and posted it here

( In brief, the translation to the reply : Election Commission is only responsible to postal votes returned before 5 pm. Postal votes unreturned after 5 pm is not within the jurisdiction of Election Commission and the Commission does not need to investigate the causes of the unreturned votes or locate the said votes. According to the law, after the votes have been sent out, it is up to the voters to decide the next course of action. It is democracry practiced in Malaysia, the right of individual voters to decide to cast the vote or not)

Today, the Minister in replying to the question raised by MP for Batu Sapi said that it was only unused election materials (1999) and bags with plastice wrappers. Further, the police is now conducting forensic investigations to detect the age of the bags!

Oh! Police is directed to spend time to conduct forensic investigation to find out the age of the bags, but the government is not interested to find out the missing unreturned postal votes!

Why is the government always get the priorities wrong? Why is common sense and logic do not prevail in the leadership? Or are they trying to hide something?

The above is the supplementary question which I wanted to ask but was not given a chance. Will try again next time.

I wrote the below piece on 22 January, 2008. It was such a strong feelings within me at that time and, now. This is weird. It is raining heavily out there now and with the sentimental music playing on the radio, it gives me a peaceful mind to think of her and with the existing feeling, a little of “touching up”, this piece of unposted piece is ready to be shared with my readers.

Marina,

“Thank you for being with me all the time. I am not good at expressing in words but I wish you to know that you have a special place in my heart always.”

Dated: 22 January, 2008

I have never felt so fulfilling before. Not so much because of my wedding. But, the opportunity to be with the loved ones and great friends. Also, to see the good luck spread to some friends and villagers.

Last Saturday, we held our traditional wedding in Bukit Gambir, Muar. If you want to know what was my feelings during the day, it was only one word to describe, HAPPY. However, later in the evening, I felt fulfilling and blessed.

I would not call it coincident. It was “arranged”.

It was drizzling when the bridal car reached the groom’s house. In fact, a day before, when I was driving from Ipoh to his place, the weather was good, meaning, no hot sun. It was windy throughout the day, though it rain lightly when we reached his house. However, I was so worried when was told that it was raining heavily on Thursday night. (more…)

Though I am married, he is still based in Muar and myself in Ipoh due to work and responsibilities commitments. As such, I took some time off and wnent back to my in laws house during Hari Raya in Bukit Gambir, Muar and decided to “cook” for them. (more…)

I have decided not to visit the open house of the Prime Minister, Pak Lah this year. I wanted to, a month ago. I even busy searching for one set of nice baju for the intended visit when I was in Kuala Terengganu, for a 2 days visit, a month ago. I did not pursue my intention to get one when I am back here, in Ipoh.

I had attended the Raya’s open house of the Prime Minister for a few times. There was once, I was a little embarrassed for wearing the same set of baju for the consecutive two years. Once, I took my mum dan sisters along too. (more…)