A Writer's Life
The amount of drama in this town can give you stress attacks. Pak Samadís quiet humour and lack of pretensions should be a reminder for us to embrace decent manners and sincerity.
Whether in Kuala Lumpur or anywhere else, knowing the social structure of a country or city is important to get things done. But itís a pity that for some, this means basic kindness and niceties are forgone, as they pursue their social and professional ambitions.
When you are in a foreign country for just a few months, it is hard to actually create and have true friendships. To the locals, youíre just one of the many expatriates who will come and go.
Victims are often caught short. Sadly, victims of sexual harassment may find that their loved ones may not be so supportive.
Malaysia must protect its children and their rights. If young children cannot turn to their parents and families, or do not have the resources and ability to turn to a body for protection, then who will protect them?
Something old, something new, as even childhood surroundings change with time. But is it for the better?
We should be conscious of being well-mannered. We should be conscious of being considerate. The list is endless. The ill-mannered rat race that we have become is not something to be proud of. Why is there a desire to hurt others, and be crass?
It is this type which frustrates the hardworking Malays, who have worked so hard to bust the myth of the lazy Malay, the subsidy-mentality-bumi, and gives them a bad name.
Susan Cainís book Quiet has revealed scientific evidence that life as a nerd is not too bad in todayís society which prides itself on social and professional ambition.
Both eke out a living through their performances. They may be from two different spectrums of society, but they deserve dignity.
Indonesia is a proud country, and we Malaysians can learn many useful lessons from them providing we set aside our odd behaviour and quirky obsessions.
There are many reasons why women opt to turn into female Hydes, but seemingly Malaysian women bullies are who they are because society made them so.