New Year, New Name & New Hopes

As I sit here writing (typing actually) this post, another 1 hour remain for all of us to bid adieu to 2007 and welcome 2008. The year has been rather interesting with many attention grabbing incidences. Most notably in the Malaysian sense, the continued failure of the government to provide proper checks and balances to the general public resulting in a period of heightened awareness. This period saw 2 major events taking place, namely the BERSIH and HINDRAF rallies that managed to ruffle a few feathers in the seat of power. While the former highlighted the need for a fair and just electoral system, the latter brought up the issue of discrimination against the minority Indian community that made the world sit up and notice. What ensued was the customary spin-doctoring of facts and manipulation that tried to restore some face value to the government.

On the international front, chaos continued to grow in the already problematic nation of Pakistan with the recent assassination of former premier and opposition leader Benazir Bhutto. Apart from that, the weakening US dollar continues to be of concern as it could lead to another worldwide economic recession. No one needs reminding of the last time a major recession hit in 1997. The civil unrest and domestic violence in Myanmar was a major concern with the worldwide community forcing the ruling Junta to enforce a democratic rule but it is yet to be implemented. Other than that, the civil war in Sri Lanka still wages on while South Korea, Australia and Thailand saw new leaders emerge from their respective elections.

On a personal note, I have moved to a foreign land in search of greater experience and knowledge. The awareness towards all lies that had been and continued to be spread has increased as well as the aspect of responsibility. To showcase the changing times, I have renamed this blog and hope to mature as a better writer who is able to speak his mind and make others see and understand what I'm trying to say.

As for my hopes, I want to see a more peaceful year ahead where everyone treats each other with respect regardless of race, religion, colour and status. There should be greater respect of every religion in the world as all religions preach on doing good but a few people with vested intentions try to use religion as a veil to justify some of their actions. I also hope to further develop myself to be marketable by being up-to-date with all the current market trends. On a lighter vein, I hope I can make and find time to spend with loved ones.

To everyone, I wish you a Happy and Prosperous 2008. I hope that the new year brings an abundance of wealth and good health. At the same time I wish for better understanding among people and for love to prevail at the end of the day.

Take care :-)