Rallying point: Bersih from my optical view point

Guys, it's an open secret that I've attended Bersih/Kotor rally, depending on your viewpoint. I have decided to take to the street to voice out my genuine concern, even if that day supposed to be my last day on earth.

My friends asked me, why am I still around.

I have something to do in Klang. Therefore I depart around 11:30am to KL Station.

In KL Station, there is already huge crowds assembling outside the Central Market area.

These are the pictures taken outside KL Station:

As I move on, some of us has Yellow Birds & Green Birds for the 1st time. We were chanting Bersih to the tune of Ole!!!

My priority was to find my college friends, & I've marched along Jalan Pudu till Jalan Tun Perak. The police truck also retreated along Jalan Tun Perak. Since there is no one beside me, I've asked someone to take a photograph of me.(Note, the earphone is my subsitute to my earplug, as a precaution to the rumored ear-attack-device brought by PDRM).

I saw all the famous faces, as well as the strong crowds along the usually busy roads. And I sat on these roads that I thread on, everytime I head back to home.

I've met my friend & friend's-friend, Emay & Shaun.

Since I was behind, I don't really know what is really happening out there. I'm using my memory here, without being influenced by reports from online newsportals. I only know that people are enthusiastically wanting to occupy the historic green field. The word were spreading that we can enter dataran.(So, I thought the police were nice, allowing us to enter dataran).

It feels great to see every Malaysians coming out, regardless of ethnic background. However, there is loud bangs in front. I presumed all the Yellow Birds were burst. I thought wrong. I saw the sprays of water cannon, then the throwing of water bottles & the shot of tear gas & I'm confused. We're stuck. We can't move much. Everyone was forced to retreat along Jalan Raja Laut. I just feel 'betrayed'. 'Everything went well, we did not act violent, why shot several tear gas? Not one?' I said in my heart.

I seek respite in the washroom, & I saw, I swear I saw Ambiga was also a victim of tear gas. Why? My request to snap her picture was declined because the international media will cover the news. Even after getting out from the washroom, the odour of tear gas is suffocating my nose. Cursings were yelled at the police. The men in blue, the protector of public safety, has become a symbol of hatred among peaceful protestors. I too, took down the DBKL banner.

As I rejoined, the crowds has dispersed. I tried contacting my friends, but there is no signal. I avoid twittering & facebooking for the latest information to conserve phone battery. I just know that I'm moving away & away from the city centre, dancing by the tune of 'Party Rock Anthem' before stopping by Grand Seasons Hotel for minor treatment. The staffs were polite enough to decline my monetary gift.

I just keep walking till Titiwangsa STAR LRT Station, going to Masjid Jamek Putra LRT Station to KL Sentral & back to Klang, as requested by my family member. Journey back home were not that simple too. As I pass by Bandaraya Station, I can only see the heavily fortified Dataran Merdeka, as if as the field itself is a covert-military-installation-which-doubled-as-future-secret-nuclear-silo, which is off-limits to civilians like us. Only the arrested has the chances to occupy... the roadside & I saw the convoy of Traffic policemens coming into a junction near Masjid Jamek like a Harley Davidson gangs, supplementing the efforts of the rest of the police force, with an order from above that is, and never will be disobeyed, even with RM1000 bribe. Masjid Jamek is off limits!!! I have to change at Hang Tuah, before making the dreaded stop at KL Sentral Monorail.

Once the trains stop at KL Sentral, the crowd is no longer a concern for me. I just wanna go home. At platform 5, I switched on to Malaysiakini news on Bersih & it's announced that Ambiga has told us to disperse at 2:34pm!? At that time, I was in front of DBKL building & I don't know.

Once in the train, my parents made a call, all the way from Beijing. They told me to quickly come back out of genuine concern. I told them, I'm on KTM bound to Port Klang. Every one shares their 'warclean-time' stories. One mid-aged Malay gentleman vowed 'not to let their sons to enter police force', lest their sons will face public anger. Most of their stories were familiar to my ears, but we were proud that we have delivered a strong message that is not carried on to mainstream papers.

I only read about the reports around late at night.

PS: My wounds & map.

Bersih Map:

Special Discovery

Today, I digged out a souvenieur that bear Steve Jobs iconic motto.(ACSians, you might wanna take a look!)

At 1st, I don't know what it means till his demise, last year.

I always have a high regard for AirAsia, Apple, Toyota &etc; several other big companies out there, because they are able to provide a innovative solution to out-play their competitors out there.

Are you Serious!? New Kawasaki Ninja 250R can go up to 17000rpm?

Most B2 license holders knows that the most powerful bikes they can ride is the 250 RR.

Wait! There's more. According to one salesman from KL, the latest 250 can rev up to 17000 rpm!? Do you know how does that feel like!? That's as high as an F1 engine... A race engine.

This is surely a bike for you if:

1. Got B2 license

2. You're cheap

3. Unwilling to pay for an Aprilia 125, which is more expensive than 250.

As for now, I can't confirm this fact yet. I'm trying my best to find out more.

Ferrari Smartphone

Once upon a time, there is an European company with humble beginnings. They were the trendsetters, before Steve Jobs decide to enter their market. That's right Nokia. Nokia is losing out in smartphone industry. And my faithful 1680 classic gave it's last breath after the Bersih 2.0, because I was sprayed by the water cannon. I decided to buy myself a Acer Ferrari Smartphone(which is a Liquid S100)

Let's get into the details, shall we?

The pros:

1. Great phone for fellow Tifosi
2. Can open several windows(for browsing)
3. Nice design

The cons:

1. Poor battery life: The battery can last ~13 hours when you browse & multitask a lot, so far, I'm testing if there's any problem with my battery
2. Poor bluetooth design: The design is great, but not practical for an adult as the volume button is too small. Perhaps, they should consider putting one button on each side to avoid confusion.
3. No SDXC format: For starters, SDXC is a SD format that can supports up to 2TB of memory(theoretically). The current SDSC can support up to 32GB, which is a bummer if you're planning to store tons of pics, music, video & etc on this smartphone.

On a personal note, this smartphone using prepaid plan, but it does not affect my mobility at all. It complement my present laptops & netbooks & it replaces my prized blue iPod Nano 5th Generation(RM599+free accessories in good condition*). I'm hoping there's someone will come and buy my iPod(selling for RM450).

*Terms and conditons apply

Adios Fabregas, well done Van Persie

After 120 minutes, Spain become the 8th nation to win the World Cup, thanks to the goal setted up by Cesc Fabregas, netted byAndres Iniesta. As for Netherlands, their only consolation is that they become 2nd for three times, surpassing Czechslovakia and Hungary, which reached the final for 2 occasions, in which they become 9th most successful team.

As for Malaysian national football team, there is a possible new dawn, a renaissance of all sort, after decades of despair, perhaps we can recapture our past glory. In 1982, we lose out to Kuwait for 2 World Cup spots, reserved for AFC & OFC team. This time, we have to be realistic. Let's aim for AFF Asean Nations Cup(Tiger Cup), maintain SEA games gold medal in 2011, improve rankings by 40 in year 2014 to 100. Then next, aim for 2nd round in 2015 Asian Cup. Then in 2018, let aim for top 60. By 2022, we would have a strong position to qualify, as our ranking would be around 40-50(fyi, MAS highest Elo ranking is 49, FIFA, 75. FIFA ranking started at 1995, in which our team started to rot.)

As for Arsenal, I hope they will start winning a title, since the Emirates debt should be 80% repayed.

Every WC bring me sweet memories. I once asked my mum in 1998, why MAS is not in WC. My mom said "We did not qualify." 'What does that mean?' I've asked her. "It means we're not good enough." "Nevermind. When I'm grown up, I'll play for our national team & we will qualify." I said, with a determined heart. She told me "It's impossible". Too bad it's true. Without good stamina, skills, & shots, I cannot be a pro player at the 1st place.

Adios Fabregas(if you think of leaving the Gunners). I hope you will stay, but nevertheless, you have contributed a lot to the team. Well done van Persie. Just work harder. Perhaps you could win the WC.

2 World Cup MV's

The former is an official one, while the latter is an informal one, in which for the 1st time, featured English translation for the benefit of non-Chinese speaker. Both have a very meaningful lyrics.

Shakira's version: Waka Waka (This time for Africa)
Namewee's version: 放半粒 (Handicap Goal)

ESP vs NED facts: No matter who wins, Ars beat Mnu in FIFA 2010 World Cup

In short, this is a dream final for every Gooners. 2 teams with Arsenal players, no Man U players. At least, this comforts us, because it's been 5 seasons, since 04/05, we got no trophy. Man, this sucks! I personally knew an ex-gooners supporting the Catalan team(ie: Barcelona a.k.a. Barca), because of these drought.

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