Title hopes dashed

When Malaysia was hoping to win their maiden Azlan Shah Cup title and the teams which lined up not as juggernauts as Spain, Holland, Germany, Argentina or Australia, yet the title now remains elusive.

While we won the 1st 2 matches against Poland and Japan, we lost the following 2 marches against Indian and South Korea. Now Malaysia will be going against Canada for final group match before facing them again for 3rd place play off.

Malaysia has been to finals for 5 times and ended up as Bridesmaid.

Having Takema as penalty corner coach (specially flown for this tournament) and Ronael Otlhmans as chief coach didn't help the team any further compared to local coaches like Wallace Tan and Stephen Van Huezen.

The management committee is going back to drawing board, which they have been doing always. Only thing, picture is not drawn yet.

So Near yet So far

We were in brink of qualifying for the Asian U-23 Football Championship and it was the last 7 minutes which made the difference.

Malaysia and China were having 6 points each in the group, but China had superior goal differences. Nevertheless, Malaysia was leading 2-1 till 83rd minute till China scored the equalizer and qualified automatically as Group Champions.

Malaysia did had chance to qualify by being on of the 4 best 2nd place winners, nevertheless, countries like Australia, Oman, Iran and Syria were better performers in terms of goal scoring.

It was sad that we could match country like China whom is coached by Gus Hiddink but we couldn't qualify for the tournament.

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Division W International Speech & Table Topics Contest 2019

"If at 1st you don't succeed, keep trying. One day you will achieve it"

These words materialised today when I became the champion for the Division Table Topics Contest.

It was my maiden division table topics title after attempting it for the past 14 years. I have achieved 3rd place 3 times and 2nd place 3 times in previous contest, just made me to wonder, when will be achieving the maiden pinnacle.

When most of my junior members are already reached the District level, i was merely lingering at the division level.

But today, it's all been answered. If Jack Elliot achieved his world championship after 25 attempts, I'm still achieve it.

It also completes my Grandslam titles for division contest (International Speech, Evaluation, Humorous Speech, Table Topics).

Going against the 5 other area champions from various backgrounds, made it a close call.

As icing of the cake, it was a double bonanza to win the division international speech contest too.

Now it's time to rock the District contest stage (national level) at Ipoh on 14th April.

I would like to thank my MIA tmc club members whom were there to give me moral support and cheers for my performance.

Now my sons will get new toys to play with. 😊

Un-updated

I was brousing through the MIC website, then realised the Member of Parliament tab was not updated and Sivaraj face was still there.

Guys, please wake up.

MCA and MIC divorce BN

Finally MIC and MCA came out from Barisan Nasional, leaving BN with only 2 parties i.e UMNO and MYPPP. The recent colaboration between UMNO and PAS, and racial remarks by Datuk Seri Nazri on appoinment on non-Malay for cruicial posisitions such as Finance Minister, Attorney General, and Solicitor General.

In addition, Nazri says they have Makkal Sakthi , KIMMA and several other parties to support them to strengthen the party. The question is, how strong are this parties. Even PSM is struggling without support from PH.

Next, we are wondering whom MIC and MCA going to form alliance with. Are they going to create a 3rd force. For most of the people, these 2 parties are no longer relevant. The need leadership shift, especially in MIC.

BN wrested Semenyih from PH

Barisan Nasional tasted their 2nd win and 1st time wresting the title in Semenyih. The fundamental message was, PH was not doing anything or nothing drastic was done for the people.

Fundamentally, people should take note that, the current government only took over less than a year ago. We can't compare them to previous government whom were there for more that 60 years.

Next, BN placed a BN friendly candidate and not a representative from UMNO (although, he could joining them soon). It's the 2nd time they are doing it after Cameron Highlands. It just proves that people still hates racial based party and UMNO' image still not revived.

In addition, their component parties, MIC and MCA is still super weak with only 1 seat each in the Parliament.

Furthermore, the UMNO president has not assume his Presidency post nor resign from the post. The are still running with co-driver i.e Deputy president.

Of course, when Mahathir said, PAS would not interfere but it appears that PAS did assist BN, especially to gain the Malay support.

Next, the winning majority is less than 2K, compared to 9K of previous winner, thus it's still a close fight rather than a landslide victory.

Next battle will be Rantau, and The acting President will be the candidate. Now, PH needs to field a strong candidate, else, it will be a sign of change of wind.    

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