Trump, oh Trump!

Trump,  oh  Trump! What happened to you, suddenly attacking Iran, while the talk on that nuclear thing was still going on between you and Iran. Even if the outcome was not to your liking. it is really shocking to see what you did on the 28th February  2026. Your friend Isreal also joined in immediately. Luckily, Russia is preoccupied with Ukraine and China seems to be more concerned  for its economy. 

The whole world, maybe with the exception of a handfull of countries friendly to you, is cursing you. You did not even consult  your nation's Congress, as is the norm, before you did what you did. The people in your Congress are pulling their hairs out  in dismay and confusion.  Even many of your supporters in your country  seem to have illusions about you now. It almost looks like these attacks had been preplanned long before between  israel and you.The reason you  gave  also varies. At one time, you said the reason for attacking was to disable the nuclear capabilites of Iran. Then, when their Supreme  Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed along with atleast 20 other personnels, you said the Iranian regime had been killing thousands of protesters in their country, protesting against the regime's rule, and that you were paving the way for them take over and form the government they desired. Again, later you said Iran has been  threatening  USA all the while, with it shouting " Death to America! Death to America!" 

So far, about  over 1000 had died in Iran, sadly, including 165 primary school girls,  which you blame on Iran itself. Another 400 were killed when your  friend Israel attacked nearby  Lebanon, the target being the Iran-backed Hezbullah militant group. I am afraid  the casualties may increase as Iran, in its moment of madness, is also attacking the those gulf countries with USA military bases, namely, Qatar,  Saudi  Arabia,  Kuwait, Bahrain,  and UAE. 

Another thing; you did not even discuss your devastating action with your European allies and they were aghast at seeing Iran being attacked and were feeling  dismayed and disgusted. And you have the gall to tell them that they were not helping you with your...well, misadventures. You said you are cutting off trade with Spain and subsequently, belittled the Prime Minister of the UK, Keir Starmer, saying he is not Winston Churchill. Actually, in response, Keir Starmer  should have said you are not Franklin D. Roosevelt either! Ha ha! That would have been funny, hitting the headlines, next day! Strangely, you make leaders of nations nervous by your daring and don't-care type of talk and attitude. Their awareness of your old age and your consistant boasting of possession of power, and your glee in demeaning people don't help matters.

Come on, Mr President Donald J. Trump, sir. Yes, you are getting on in age, will be 80 in about 2 month's time. Take a rest. Occupy yourself with something beneficial. Former presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama are making themselves occupied with philanthropy, civic activities, writing, giving lectures in universities etc, etc. Maybe, you can go back to your real estate business which you were so good at and which made you a billionaire. Or, since you are so fond of firing people, you can produce a sequel to your once popular reality tv show - The Apprentice. You can name it, The Apprentice 2!

Mudslingers of Malaysia

 

It is Chinese New Year,  the time of the year when the politicians of Malaysia,  namely,  the Malays, Chinese and Indians from their various parties get together, in a so called 'open house' of the Chinese New Year celebrations. In an 'open house" party, the public, no matter what race or religion they are, are cordially invited to join in the celebrations.  The foreign tourists are also free to join in. There are traditional dances and songs to enjoy and the attendees can have a go at the several dishes that is provided. Well, that is mainly why the public came for. Free food and drinks! 

I mentioned politicians,  didn't I? Yes, the politicians, who had been  mudslinging against each other  on the days, prior to this, now, suddenly, are very  cosy and buddy-buddy with one another,  very jovial with ear to ear smiles! They happily join in the Yee Sang event, a prosperity toss of unique mixture of a food dish, a special tradition of the Chinese  New Year revelry. They try to show they have got nothing against each other. What a rotten lot of pretenders. Just wait, after the new year celebrations  are over they will start throwing  mud at each other again!

It is the same thing over and over again at the open houses of the festivals of Deepavalli of the Indians, and the Hari Raya Puasa open houses of the Muslims, and also during Christmas celebrations. Yes, it happens year in and year out! No, not the Yee Sang part! It is not found in the other festival celebrations. I mean the mudslinging and the pretense! Ha ha! This is my Malaysia!

Malaysia, the land of beauty, but.....

In these not so good times of unsavoury messages  in the social media platform, tiktok,  between  many netizens of Malay and Indian Malaysians, mainly touching on the controversies around the locations of the Indian temples in Malaysia, it was very pleasing, indeed, and also quite relieving to see the Malay Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim visiting the famous Indian Batu Caves temple of Kuala Lumpur, on the occasion of the Thaipusam festival celebrated by the Indians. The date was January the 30th of 2026. I am quite sure that this was his way of showing that he, as the Prime Minister, also cares for the activities of the Indians  and, in a way, to also imply  that he desires their support and help in the continuous administration of the nation. 

He was welcomed warmly by the temple delegation and given the all Indian cultural honour of  being wrapped with a golden shawl around his shoulders and being garlanded. The Prime Minister was no less irresponsive. He, happily  and respectfully,  greeted the people around him the Indian way, pressing both palms together in front of the chest.

Correspondingly, the honorable Inspector-General of Police,  Dato' Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail visited the temple on Thaipusam day itself on February 1, 2026, to oversee the security aspect, due to the huge congregation of people to the multicoloured and multifarious celebrations. He seemed honoured and happy to be given the respect that was due, by the  temple delegation, in that ceremonial way that was accorded to the Prime Minister, two days earlier.

Not to be outdone, the main TV channels of Malaysia which are mostly managed by Malays, generously telecasted long live reels of the Thaipusam festival activities of the celebrations. 

This is Malaysia, the land of beauty, the country of tolerable  skirmishes amidst happy faces of the mainly Malay, Chinese and Indian communities of the Peninsular, and the fewer Kadazan-Dusun, Bajau and Murut of Sabah, and the Iban, Bidayuh and Melanau of Sarawak.

My take on world affairs - 17.1.26 -

 

1)  Enigma of Trump - I am sure every morning people interested in world goings-on, quickly, search the news portals to see foremost what Trump is up to. Everyday, something  ridiculous  from him! Ha ha ha!

2) Now that their common enemy Israel is lying low, other Middle-east countries are beginning  to fight among themselves. They have the time now. 

3) I have noticed that the health portals in the browsers are always contradicting with each other. One will say coffee  is good for you. Another will say coffee is bad for you. It is the same with the other edible  products, too. For me, coming to a decision is no small matter. Phew! 

4) Trump has little respect for NATO, EU and even UN. That is why he is doing what he is doing. His exploits on Greenland and Venezuela are good examples.

5) On January 15 2026, Venezuelan  opposition party leader, Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel peace prize medal to President  Trump. Unsurprisingly, Trump was very pleased indeed. Now, finally, he had in his hand the medal he was so infatuated with, and who cares from where it came from! So friends, if you have power,  you do not need to go out, searching for an object that you so desire. It will come to you!.