Equality is the limit, Sister

If you're gay, bi or transsexual, equality would be the last thing in mind that could happen in the near future, Asia especially as here's another sexuality-related issue happened in Bachok (somewhere in Kelantan,Malaysia) that left us wonder, are we going anywhere further?


Transsexual pageant raided

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/7/27/nation/21935260&sec=nation

This is another obvious case of persecution by the government against a marginalised group of it's people who have done no real wrong.

They (to a certain extent, we) have hurt no one and cost taxpayers of this country not a single cent by living the life as they choose. The report on this Sunday paper cited: 'Men dressing up like women goes against Islamic Law'. Many, including myself would argue that it is even more inhumane to force these men to dress like men if they feel it goes against their true nature!

It's even greater shame when we compare this with the corruption and wrongdoing rife in most government institutions today.

Take telebroadcasting as a classic example, one of the reason the Media Development Authority banned scenes that project the lifestyle of gay, for example the programme that showed a gay couple and their adopted baby is because it "normalizes, glamorizes and promotes a gay lifestyle." Again, how inhumane and how far it degrades a society's moral values in terms of Islamic law, for instance it is to adopt and raise a child?

But at the same time, as the authority approves hundreds of movies and drama series daily featuring all aspects of crime like murder and terrorism to be aired, are they now "normalizing, glamorizing and promoting these lifestyles" in the country? Another equality myth busted.

And yet we say nothing and do nothing, while this country continues to vilify and punish transsexuals and those who are 'not straight' in general whose only "crime" is to live honestly and dress honestly to express how beautiful they feel about themselves and their life is.

Avilion Admiral Cove Port Dickson

It took me weeks, well atleast 5 weeks to be close to precise for me to have this post posted on my blog. Since 'busy' seemed to be a lame excuse, another reason for that would be actually i stopped blogging months ago until recently I found myself reading some really good journals of my friends and the 'kiasu' instinct inside myself made me think: I should have one too hor.....- Just kidding.

Avilion Admiral Cove Port Dickson

Huge rooms and our superior sea view room has a king sized bed, a sofa, a working table, LCD TV...can comfortably fit up to 4 person.

We were supposed to check in at 3:00 pm and we arrived 10 minutes before the check in time in hope that we'll be able to get to the room as it was so hot! (lobby not air conditioned). But unfortunately there's this Singaporean family who checked out late so our room won't be ready until 50 minutes later! A very bad first impression.

Soon after we checked in, we were so exhausted and while i was sleeping, vie vie took a pic of me sleeping!! (not posted here) Later in the evening, we went to the marina (since there's no beachfront) and took some very cool photos, but soon after that we were asked "enough ahh?" by this unfriendly indian guy because that area supposed to be restricted to yacht owners only but c'mon, the door wasn't locked okay?

We thought dinner will be kinda expensive and not so much choice as well so we headed out to this seafood restaurant about 2km away and the salted egg crab was better that i expected! food was inexpensive, lots of meat, vege and a crab for only rm70+.

The seafood restaurant

The next morning we headed to my former NS camp in Blue Lagoon (Tanjong Tuan) for a visit from the outside, a place I swear I won't come back the day I stepped out more than a year ago. haha. Before we leave, we went to the Tanjong Tuan Forest Reserve for a walk up to the lighthouse and the view was fantastic. Along the way, vie vie imagined how's his hike to Mt. Kinabalu would be and I can tell...he's kinda nervous coz he too is obviously a city boy :P

The light house after a 25min 12pm-under-the-sun walk

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Standard of Living increases, is that all?

Ironically, increase in standard of living is consistently related to the stress level of a society.

A major source of stress in our society is the constant pressure to do more, see more, learn more, buy more, read more, and become more. Many of us, in fact, most of us including myself are often not contended with what we currently have. For instance, this moment i'm not satisfied with my breakouts and I HAVE TO get the most expensive skin care product tomorrow!

As we progress (or at least in the name of progressing), we tend to expect and ask for more in life the materialistic way, and conveniently forget basic values such as courtesy, friends and family values. As we turn more and more desirable items and label them into our necessity list, have we ever wondered, "Are we progressing for the sake of the name of progressing?"

Of course, competition that leads to progress does makes life different the nice way for a lucky few. Perhaps lucky isn't the right word, - the wise few in fact, is. These are the few wise people who treasure success, embrace family relationship and friendship and most of all, appreciate life. Unfortunately, this Indian lady who shouted and yelled over a train seat (for whatever reason, even if she's right initially) is clearly making fun of herself.

But it's indeed an entertaining train ride provided if you're in the mood :)