My Dream 2008

Malaysian Catholics win right to challenge 'Allah' ban: lawyer

2008-05-05T01:14:00.000-07:00

I was so relief when I read this @ MSN. I personally view that everybody has the right to use the WORD.

Malaysian Catholics win right to challenge 'Allah' ban: lawyer

Malaysian Catholics on Monday won the right to mount a legal battle against a government ban on the use of the word "Allah" as a translation for "God" in their main publication.

The Muslim-dominated government last year declared that the word could only be used by Muslims and threatened to close down The Herald newspaper if it defied the prohibition.

The newspaper, which features articles written in English, Chinese, Tamil and Malay, is circulated among the country's 850,000 Catholics. In January it nearly lost its publishing licence after using "Allah" in its Malay section.

Authorities warned The Herald not to print the word in future, but instead it is asking the High Court to revoke the ban and make a declaration that its use is legal.

High Court judge Lau Bee Lan on Monday overruled objections by the state's counsel to the case going ahead, saying they were "without merit and therefore dismissed."

"The issues should be determined in the next stage," she said.

Father Lawrence Andrew, editor of The Herald, welcomed the decision which paves the way for a judicial review of the government ban.

"I am very pleased that we can now proceed. We will see what will happen at the next stage," he told reporters.

The church's lawyer Porres Ryan said they would soon submit an application to proceed with the case.

"The effect of the decision today is that our application is not frivolous and we can now proceed to address the issues at the review," he said.

Malaysia is dominated by Muslim Malays and the minority ethnic Chinese and Indians have become concerned over the growing "Islamisation" of the country.

In recent months there have been controversies over a ban on the construction of a Taoist statue on Borneo island and the destruction of Hindu temples by local authorities.

Source : MSN

All I want for Christmas ...

2007-12-11T19:45:00.000-08:00

All I ever want for this Christmas are

1) Two Bungalow Lots at Alamesra valued at RM1.30 mil each, one is for myself and the other to be rented out,

2) The latest Toyota Hilux with security film for Off-Road use (to add to my Toyota Collection. I know I will own a Fortuner, Harrier and a Camry in the not so distant future),

3) A Pearl Jade Viva (Premium Edition) for my loved one,

4) Sports Toto 6/52 prize money

Season's Greetings

2007-12-11T19:38:00.000-08:00

To all Christian readers

Have a Blessed Christmas

I want to stay healthy

2007-12-02T22:46:00.000-08:00

Good health has always been one of my dreams, especially useful in the coming years. But this time I want to make it real. There is no point of having so much money in the bank (or under the pillow) if one is in bad health. Right! So this time I would like to share with others the secret of good health just by drinking water.

Here it goes...

DRINK WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH

It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. We publish below a description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure for the following diseases:

Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat, epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney and urine diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual disorders, ear nose and throat diseases.

METHOD OF TREATMENT

1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x 160ml glasses of water

2. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for 45 minute

3. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.

4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or drink anything for 2 hours

5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4 glasses of water at the beginning may commence by taking little water and gradually increase it to 4 glasses per day.

6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and others can enjoy a healthy life.

The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to cure / control / reduce main diseases:-

1. High Blood Pressure - 30 days
2. Gastric - 10 days
3. Diabetes - 30 days
4. Constipation - 10 days
5. Cancer - 180 days
6. TB - 90 days
7. Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment only for 3 days in the 1st week, and from 2nd week onwards - daily.

This treatment method has no side effects, however at the commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times.It is better if we continue this and make this procedure as a routine work in our life. Drink Water and Stay healthy and Active.This makes sense.. The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals, not cold water. Maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating!!! Nothing to lose, everything to gain. For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you.It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal.

However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this "sludge" reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine.Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal. A serious note about heart attacks: Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep.

Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive. A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to everyone they know, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.

**Please be a true friend and send this article to all your friends you care about**

Peace be unto you!

2007-11-27T00:42:00.000-08:00

I dream that one day everyone will treat one another with respect. No war, no discrimination, no to all that is not good to human kind. Lets make love and say no to war, oppression, aggression, whatever that is not good! Let there be peace on earth...

Dedicated to all the dreamers.

Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace

You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world

You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one

Source : John Lennon - Imagine Lyrics

I like this song since my childhood days...I used to sing this song during my hyperactive karaoke days back in the old days. Those days you could only find karaoke Laser Disc (LD) and no VCD or DVD, etc. Well those days, it was difficult to find latest songs (could be LD was too expensive then).

Lady luck you come lar!

2007-11-26T20:14:00.000-08:00

How I wish lady luck is on my side! it's been years since I struck 1st prize sports ToTo 4D. I hope lady luck will come by the next two months! I'm going to hit it big this time.

My Dream starts now

2007-11-23T18:22:00.000-08:00

I have just submitted my resignation notice a couple of days back and currently serving a month of "~~I will fill up this later~~". will try to update this blog once I am happy!