Merdeka 62 – saving a saved nation

                                                  Merdeka 62 – Saving a saved nation

 With just days to go before the 62nd anniversary of our nation’s independence, we are terribly disturbed in the direction our country is heading. This is basically due to the disruption of the delicate race relations among the people of diverse ethnicity. Yes, 62 years ago, we were distinctly different, having come from various origins but we were united to win independence for country and subsequently defeated the communists who were terrorizing our people.
 
We celebrated the last Merdeka, after the GE14, with new hope to create a prosperous, united New Malaysia where all Malaysians will be seen as equal citizens of our beloved nation. We had the real hope to rebuild the country that was plagued by corruption, power abuse and racial discrimination. We had hopes to reunite our people, enhance the economy and reinstate the rule of law in accordance with the Federal Constitution, the supreme law of the land.

Unfortunately, with the passage of time since GE14, our hope is slowly but surely eluding us and today we are marking our 62^ndMerdeka with an air of gloom over our us like the pre-GE14 period. Sad to say the people were ready and united for change and did the impossible at the ballot box but our political leaders weren’t. They do not seem to have the political will to bring change we yearned for and are giving in to those out to divide and destroy us. The racist propagandists are having a field day twisting every issue and even non-issues into racial or religious disputes to create suspicion, hatred and fear among the different ethnic groups.

Today the racial and religious differences have overtaken the much greater commonness we had built over the years. We were known all over the world for our unity in a multiracial and multireligious country, but the very foundation of our unity is being threatened. Not only the previous leaders failed us but even the present are failing us miserably. Not only many of the per-election pledges are not being implemented but many changes are introduced without consultation  that go  against the basic spirit of their promises.

The forces of moderation of the majority are drowned by the racial and religious extremists who are succeeding to sow the seeds of hatred towards fellow Malaysians. The worst part is our leaders do not have the political will to put a stop to this racial and religious extremism that taking is threatening to disrupt the very foundation of goodwill and unity among our people. They are hesitant and fear to apply the rule of law fairly to all. Even devious foreigners have become more important that true and loyal citizens.

It is time again for the fair-minded silent majority of all races to strongly voice their displeasure and disapproval the way our leaders are managing the country. Let’s make use of every avenue available to vent our frustration and anger in the most civil manner.

We are at a very critical time and if we fail now, our country will be doomed. The enemies of the country are within and we must save our nation from them. If we fail, they will not only destroy us but themselves as well, which unfortunately they fail to realize.
May God bless Malaysia

Selamat menyambut hari merdeka

"For a meaningful Merdeka we must reign in the racist forces that are bent on dividing and destroying us"

Santhosam- first death anniversary

First death anniversary reflections – Mr Santhosam Retnam

A little man with a giant heart

 Mr.Santhosam (23.5.1924 - 15.7.2018)

It has been a year since he left us and time has lessened the pain of his loss. Nevertheless, we continue to miss him. He might have been bedridden and physically indisposed for nearly a decade, but his mere physical presence gave life to the home and was a source of inspiration, hope and strength for all in his family. Today his absence is strongly felt by all as though the home has lost its soul.

Looking at his life, there are many things we still cannot understand of this great man. He was a loving husband, wonderful father to his children and grandchildren. He was a loyal and sincere friend, compassionate and kind to everyone in need. Above all he was a great human who touched the hearts of many who crossed his path.

Mr.Santhosam hailed from a poor village in India. At a tender age of 17, he left for Malaysia after the untimely death of his father. He had no formal education, no wealth or power but ended up as the King of a highly respected family in Ipoh. With hard work, his determination and his resolute he achieved what many failed.  

As we continue with our arduous journey in life, we now understand and appreciate all the hardship, troubles and agony he would have endured to bring up his family. For this we salute him.  He may be gone but he has left a legacy of hard work, kindness, humility and great hospitality. These are values very hard to emulate.

Mr.Santhosam will be remembered by all for all his virtuous principles in life.

To his children, he will be remembered as a loving, caring and above all a self-sacrificing father who never failed in his duties and responsibilities. What come may he was there when they needed him most.

To his friends he will be remembered as a God-fearing and loyal friend who always went the 

extra-mile to care for them.

To the poor he will be remembered as a person who understood their plight especially, feeding those deprived of food, providing shelter for the homeless and funding educational and health expenses for those who could not afford them.

We will miss him for many years to come. As his close associates, his life was a lesson for us.Let us try to adopt his good values into our lives and cherish  the moments we had with him.

May his soul rest in peace

by

Mala, Chris and children

Revisiting a video presented at the memorial service one year ago

 "A Tribute to Mr.Santhosam"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBrc0Fn8L4I

Father's Day 2019

Father’s Day - Tribute to all dads

On this Father’s Day it is time to pause and reflect the roles our dads played in our lives. As fathers ourselves now, it many aspects we tend to behave the way very much our fathers did. Many of our fathers in those days did not talk much talk to us but they lived to show us how to live. Their lives were invaluable lessons. Looking back our own lives is astonishing to realise how much we resemble him in not just appearance but in thinking as well.

Today it’s the time stop to pay little homage to this great person in our lives, the man whom we call dad. It’s time to reflect on the way he lived his life, his sacrifices for us and cherish the pleasant and appreciate the unpleasant memories of that special man. Let us adopt his goodness, sacrifices and love into our own families today.

Many of us, fathers in the sixties, may now be left all alone in the home, with the children forced to work elsewhere and live in faraway lands. Some may be lucky to have their spouses with them, but others may have to manage all alone, in sickness and pain and at times in old folks’ homes. This loneliness is the most dreaded problem that many are forced to undergo in their old age. Today if only just one of our children manages to be near us, it is our greatest blessing.

We hope and pray that that things change for the better in our country so that there will more blessed elderly fathers in our midst. We hope and pray that there will be more children who despite being far away, still have a special place for their elderly and obsolete dads in their hearts.

To all such dads, a Happy Father’s Day


Being there when needed most

Sharing an inspiring story of a young man who was there for a lonely and dying dad because the dad needed his son