Last weekend, I was invited by a group of residents in SS19/1F to join them for their monthly gathering. When I arrived, I was impressed by what I saw. I was told that once a month, the neighbours would gather and spend time getting to know each other. Each house takes turn to host the… Read more »
Posts Categorized: My thoughts
Set our schools free!
My mailbox has been flooded with emails from people who have expressed their support to me in speaking up against the ban on assemblymen from Pakatan Rakyat by the public schools. There is indeed a circular on this. This circular is so political, yet it is purportedly intended to free schools from politics. I have… Read more »
Watch what you sow…
After my last posting, I have received overwhelming support from Malaysians from all walks of life. Students, parents, ex-schoolmates, ex-teachers, residents, fellow ADUNs and MPs have expressed their unequivocal backing. Thank you for all those who have chosen to speak up and to stand alongside me BUT please do not feel sad for me, I… Read more »
Speakeasy session with Nurul Izzah
I was invited by the Public Relations Consultants Association to speak on the influence of new media in Malaysia. The other guest speaker was Nurul Izzah. Both of us spoke on the role of new media in the last General Elections 2008 (“GE”). The emergence of blogs, online news providers, online forum and even SMS… Read more »
Marie Claire Women of Style & Substance 2008
I’m so humbled to have been chosen as one of the ten Women of Style & Substance 2008 by Marie Claire Malaysia. This is featured in the June issue of Marie Claire. My dad is somehow very proud of this. When he first saw this feature in the magazine over dinner, he immediately claimed credit… Read more »
“Uncensored” with Francis Siah on Malaysiakini.TV
Photo courtesy of Malaysiakini Watch my interview with Francis on Malaysiakini.tv or on YouTube.
Colour blind
I was invited by the Subang Jaya Community Youth Football League (SJCYFL) to spend some time meeting the children and parents during their one-day tournament at the Alice Smith Secondary School. I was amazed when I found out that they are all volunteers, everyone plays a part in making SJCYFL a success. The parents coach… Read more »
House cleaning
It’s been almost 75 days since winning the election. It feels like moving into a ‘house’. I have great plans for this ‘house’. I want to refurbish it, paint it with different colours, buy new furniture, put up curtains, fill my kitchen with beautiful china, decorate the house and make it cosy and etc. Basically,… Read more »
No returning favor business
I have been approached by several people from other constituencies requesting for help from my office. One of the “many helps” needed is for me to sign the good conduct form for immigration use. An Adun or MP can sign the form verifying good conduct of the applicant (even though I question how an Adun… Read more »
Kepada Tuhan saya berserah
Those were the last 4 words of my oath as I was officially sworn in as the Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri for Subang Jaya on 22 April 2008. Sitting in the State Assembly as the new state government is magical. I had goosebumps witnessing YB Teng Chang Khim rising from his seat to be sworn… Read more »