GRAVESTONES OF THE ARCHIPELAGO

The history of the Malay empires (Majapahit, Srivijaya, Melaka, Rhiau ...) in the Archipelago are fairly well documented but not all of them. What remains are some markings of those empire builders as gravestones and other artefacts of historical value that help link events, tribulations, progression and finally demise. 

Kerisek, Patani

SUNDAY NOSTALGIA - THE BEATLES

One of my early postings quite long ago was on John Lennon. I found (1993?) the inside of the hard cover page of an old register book for tourists visiting Cameron Highlands signed by John Lennon, 5 Liverpool. 

For a while I thought that John Lennon was really in Cameron Highlands but it could not be true. Most likely, a visitor had done it for fun. (I was posted to Cameron Highlands twice, 1973 and 1990-1996).

REMEDIES FOR THE SICK - POLYNESIA

Islanders in the South Pacific (Oceania), geographically isolated from land masses must depend on traditional knowledge inherited through generations, natural resources, and ingenuity for survival, livelihood and health. 

Polynesian group of islands to the right, Micronesia top left, Melanesia bottom left  (fig. below).

Sea food and coconut (known as Tree of Life) are abundant around/on the islands. Their main worry is to cure sicknesses if not attended early enough can be debilitating and bring death.

Polynesian traditional healer using herbal medicine (pic).

Fortunately, there are  found much diversity of medicinal plants on the islands for use to cure illnesses. It is interesting to note that 17% of the medicinal plants of Polynesia are used in Western medicine.

Remedy for sick children.

Morinda citrifolia - noni (Oceania), mengkudu (Malay)

11,000 YEARS AGO - THE PERAK MAN

The first human wave of migration to the East is postulated to begin 150,000 years ago from Africa through the Red Sea (80,000 years ago), Yemen, Indian subcontinent, the Malay Peninsula (61,000-70,000 years ago), Australia and spread elsewhere.

Identity of the Perak Man, 10,000-11,000 years ago (Lenggong Museum, Perak).

Apparently, the remains of the Perak Man show deformities of skeletal structure.

Recorded history of later migration from Yunnan that reached the Malay Peninsula c. 4000 years ago.

Settlement at Harimau (Tiger) Cave, north Perak (green square).

The aborigines,  Orang Asli later day inhabitants.

Orang Asli cave dwellers.

MALAY TRAITOR IN THE MIDDLE KINGDOM

The arsehole you know who, is a traitor to the motherland.

The Union Jack down, in comes the Middle Kingdom via 1MDB's fiasco.

NAJIB, "INCAPABLE, WORTHLESS COW" IS DOOMED

Well, well, the Ketua Bahagians have been fattened up (like fattening cows before slaughter) by Najib from his 2.6billion.  The KBs will not reveal how much they get for they surely want to keep the lion share. They want to minimise sharing the loot with the Cawangans. Greed breeds greed.

Ketua Cawangans will get tit-bits if at all. They do the donkey's work with the grassroots but get meagre sums. They have committee members to take care too. They bear the brunt of complaints, displeasures, curses from the grassroots.

Many of the KBs are ball lickers, corrupt, arrogant and determine to hold their posts as if for life. The KB Batu Gajah is a case in point. Now the KCs  are getting tired of toeing the line and want to challenge them. 

We have a leader who is a daylight liar and robber. The 2.6billion in the pocket is to fight IS, then for UMNO. The 1MDB fiasco revealed many more lies.

The good conscience of many of the KCs are taking over their inertia. They want change and hopefully have the will to bring Najib down. Those who are paranoid like Zahid would smell of dalang(s) that provoke the KCs.

Bravo, bravo.

(Tukar Tiub's blog)

An investigation will be carried out over allegations that a senior officer in the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) made derogatory remarks about Najib Razak at a dinner recently, said  Ahmad Maslan.

The deputy minister told the Dewan Rakyat today that the issue was brought to the attention of the minister, who said he would check the allegation. Tiong King Sing (BN-Bintulu), in debating Budget 2016 earlier, said the official had criticised the prime minister, saying he was an“incapable, worthless cow” in the presence of foreign dignitaries and local corporate captains.

This was posted in Facebook by someone who was present when the official reportedly made the remark. Ahmad Maslan, in wrapping up the budget debate at committee stage for the ministry, said the matter had been communicated to the minister.

 At this juncture, Tiong stood up to tell the deputy minister that the complaint against the ministry’s senior official was serious and should be speedily dealt with. – November 23, 2015. 

  - See more at: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/probe-into-officer-who-allegedly-called-najib-worthless-cow-says-ahmad-masl#sthash.RUGK8Sfk.dpuf

(dinturtle's blog)

108 Ketua2 Cawangan Johor Pula Protes Malam Ini ! TERBAIK !! ( video )

Monday, November 23, 20150 comments

Dibawah adalah video sidang media majlis Solidariti Ketua2 dan Ketua2 Pemuda Cawangan dari 108 cawangan dari 7 bahagian Umno di Negeri Johor yang berlangsung malam tadi di Johor Baru.

Tuan2 dan Puan2 sekelian,

Menyedari bahawa Umno berada  di dalam situasi yang amat rumit, kami ketua2 cawangan Umno dari 6 bahagian di negeri Johor telah mengambil langkah2  bagi mencegah parti politik keramat ini menjadi bahan sejarah yang tidak mempunyai sebarang erti.

Begitu banyak sekali jasa yang telah ditaburkan oleh Umno kepada negara dan bangsa. Kami tidak rela melihat ianya menjadi mangsa keadaan pihak tertentu yang akhirnya menjadi momokan sepanjang zaman,

Bersuaranya kami bukanlah mencari publisiti murahan atau meletakkan parti tercinta ini dalam situasi yang merumitkan. Bersuaranya kami adalah ekoran cetusan rasa ikhlas dan tanggungjawab yang tinggi. Kami tidak mempunyai niat buruk. Kami juga tidak dibayar dengan wang oleh mana2 individu. 

Wang ringgit tidak penting buat kami. Apa yang lebih penting dan bermakna adalah nasib dan masadepan anak cucu kita. Kami tidak rela Presiden atau orang2 Presiden memperjudikan masa depan anak cucu kami.

Bangsa Malaysia mengharapkan pembelaan dan kami tidak rela melihat rayuan mereka diabaikan begitu saja. Ahli2 parti mengharapkan keberanian dari kami untuk bersuara. Kami dengan ini menyahut seruan dari mereka. 

Perjumpaan kami pada hari ini tidak didalangi oleh sesiapa. Malahan kami tidak berjuang untuk sesiapa kecuali untuk generasi masa depan dan agama.

Sehubungan dengan perjumpaan kami pada malam ini telah membuat ketetapan seperti berikut -

1- Presiden Umno perlu meletak jawatan kerana telah banyak kerosakan yang dilakukannya.

2- Jangan merosakkan lagi parti dengan mengambil langkah dengan menggantung keahlian mana2 pemimpin kerana mengkritik Presiden dalam pengurusan parti.

3- Pemilihan parti perlu dijalankan dan jangan ditangguhkan.

 Sekian.

(Refer Sakmongkol AK47)

Let’s look at another of his corrupting ways, perfecting a reward system that favours the politically connected, did not do well in school etc.

The building for our permanent representative to the UN is located in New York. Its address is 313 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017, United States. It’s also near to the permanent mission buildings of several other countries- Dutch, Armenia and so forth. It’s also near the Westin Hotel New York.

The building housing our permanent representative to the UN will undergo massive renovation works very soon. It will be a multimillion Dollar project. Unfortunately it is nothing near the RM2.6 billion figure. That is a pity- it would have been a good source to profit and earn gargantuan commissions.

Guess who will be the contractor?

Even this chicken feed business does not escape the attention of PM Najib. This small business has been ordered to be given to the PM’s son in law, Daniyar Nazarbayev.  There was no tender, open or controlled open.  I hope this news is not true. If it were, it affirms how insatiable and rapacious Najib is.  Even small business he wants them all.

Zahid main hidung bukan otak! Kena cium bontot Najib hari2. He is the Dalang Ciumer, a paranoid kaki cium disposition. He has to play the game to survive the political morass. Deep in his heart he knows Najib is in the twilight zone.

NAJIB-ROSMAH-MAIRA MAFIA CONNECTION

Hell, after Altantuya, Bala, Najadi, Khalil, Morais, who's next? Show no mercy, mama.

The mafia connection in New York warned - watch out, we'll git you! 

From the Godfather, just call my name. Damn it, those suckers know I have 2.6billion. Here's the money to pay for the bags. Now, fuck off!

(adapted from Tukar Tiub)

No mercy from me, Najib’s in-law told terrified Hermes bag seller

Bella Belkin, the businesswoman who was trying to recover payment for Hermes bags bought by Maira Nazarbayeva, was terrified when the latter dropped Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s name and threatened to harm her.

Bella’s family was threatened by Maira at least three times since June this year, according to court documents obtained by Malaysiakini.

“As a result of Maira’s repeated threats to both Bella and (husband) Edward Belkin, the Belkins feared for their safety and for the safety of their children,” it said.

According to the documents filed with the Southern District of New York, the first threat, where Najib’s name was used, happened during a telephone conversation on June 16 this year.

The document claimed Maira said: “You know who my son is! He is son-in-law of the prime minister of Malaysia.

“Do you know what we can do to you and your family? I will hurt you. I will hurt you and your family if you sue me.

“You know what I can do to you and what I am capable of. You know what I did in Kazakhstan and I will do it here to you.”

Maira’s son, Daniyar Kessikbayev, is married to Najib’s daughter Nooryana Najwa.

Bella, who is Samilor Enterprises president, was trying to recover payment for seven Hermes banks worth US$401,912.50 (RM1.72 million) bought on Sept 15, 2014 and Jan 20, 2015.

‘Real possibly of threats being carried out’

The court filing, made through law firm Lark B Stumer & Associates, said Bella believed in Maira’s threats were real due to the latter’s track record.

“This threat terrified Bella because at that time Bella recently learned what Maira was capable of and was already accused of doing in Kazakhstan.

“By way of pertinent background, upon information and belief, Maira is currently or was an international fugitive wanted by the Kazakhstan police and Interpol for various crimes, including kidnapping, use of threats of physical harm to extract funds from business associates and using threat to force another person to transfer real property to the name of a family associate.

“Numerous articles written about Maira reveal that she has ability and propensity to carry out her threats of physical harm against Bella and her family,” it said.

Three months later, Bella’s husband Edward contacted Maira by telephone to try and defuse the tension.

Edward then met Maira and Daniyar on Sept 30 at their home in Alpine, New Jersey.

“During the meeting, Edward asked Maira if she was able to pay the outstanding balance and Maira immediately threatened. ‘I am not paying you anything. You know what I can do. You know what I did in Kazakhstan. I will hurt you and your family’,” read the document.

‘You don’t bother me and I won’t bother you’

The court filing said Maira issued a third threat against the Belkins in a series of text messages on Oct 27 after she found out that they intended to sue her.

One of the text messages read: “You don’t bother me and I won’t bother you, now I am quiet, but you will not calm down, don't expect mercy from me, it will cost you a lot.”