Life & Living as Malaysian.

to all fair weather friends !. May I ?.......since the election is just around the corner !

,,,if one were to see or realise that life & living in Malaysia as a marriage, it would indeed not need to be such a struggle. By continuing to recognize and explore our differences we will discover many new ways to improve all our relationships. You will be amazed to learn that the differences were not only normal but were to be expected. One only need to fell in love again with her plus btw malaysian ??. This relationship can miraculously changed. No longer heading for a DIVORCE, you will look forward to sharing the rest of your/our lives together. This is the greatest gift both/all can ever receive. To love each other again !. Between you and the nation/state and all of us malaysian together… yaa ??.
,,,many important advances have been made, many books/comments are one-sided rightly or wrongly and unfortunately reinforce mistrust and resentment towards each other. One side is generally viewed as being victimized by the other. Indeed, a definitive guide was/is still needed for understanding/appreciating how healthy for both to be different. But dont be manipulated by them !
,,,to improve relationship between you, me and others it is necessary to creat an understanding of our differences that raises self-esteem and personal dignity while inspiring mutual trust, personal responsibility, increased cooperation and indeed GREATER love. Plus to focus on the BIG picture, please don’t be self-centred or be selfish only to oneself.
,,,YES, by just opening the heart results in greater forgiveness and increased motivation to give and receive love and support.
,,,Just with this simple awareness, you and others will, I sincerely hope and pray, go beyond it and continue to develop ways in which you/all of us can relate lovingly to be a Malaysian in Malaysia or who/where/whatever!!….sure, and certainly the journey of creating a loving relationship can be rocky at times. BUT remember “Problems” are inevitable !!..but these problems either can be sources of resentment and rejection or can be OPPORTUNITIES for deepening intimacy and increasing love, caring and TRUST.
,,,however please be aware too, for the need for therapy and professional counseling for troubled relationships or survivors of a dysfunctional family. Even healthy individuals may need therapy or counseling at challenging times. Am sure our good dr will endorse this too!.
,,,Its such a CHALLENGING time globally right now too, yaa !!. So my fair weather friends lets fly in all weathers and ride the storms to return/land safely back on dry ground to our beloved MALAYSIA.

Note; forgive me for being an ex-chopper head, I have to relate things from the air side of it ! hahhaha. …plus spinning rotors in my heli brains.

KapasPirateKing a calling yoohohoo

Pirate's Life at Kapas Island.

Come & Sing like a Pirate guys,,,yoohohoo

We pillage, we plunder, we rifle and loot.
Drink up me 'earties, Yo Ho!
We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot.
Drink up me 'earties, Yo Ho!Yo Ho, Yo Ho!
A pirate's life for me.

We extort, we pilfer, we filch and sack.
Drink up me 'earties, Yo Ho!Maraud and embezzle and even hijack.
Drink up me 'earties, Yo Ho!Yo Ho, Yo Ho!
A pirate's life for me.Yo Ho, Yo Ho!
A pirate's life for me.

We kindle and char, inflame and ignite.
Drink up me 'earties, Yo Ho!We burn up the city, we're really a fright.
Drink up me 'earties, Yo Ho!Yo Ho, Yo Ho!
A pirate's life for me.

We're rascals, scoundrels, villans and knaves.Drink up me 'earties, Yo Ho!
We're devils and black sheep, really bad eggs!
Drink up me 'earties, Yo Ho!Yo Ho, Yo Ho!
A pirate's life for me.

We're beggars and blighters and ne'er-do-well cads.
Drink up me 'earties, Yo Ho!Aye!
But we're loved by our mommies and dads!
Drink up me 'earties, Yo Ho!Yo Ho, Yo Ho!
A pirate's life for me.Yo Ho, Yo Ho!
A pirate's life for me.Yo Ho, Yo Ho!
A pirate's life for me.Yo Ho, Yo Ho!
A pirate's life for me.

Making the best out of my day.

,,,Sad or happy as it is, may i share this with my fellow malaysian bro/sis. Can I ?? eeerrrmmm !!
...I will remove the damaged caused by spite and grief, or else i have surrendered my happiness into the hands of circumstances. Indeed, anger, is more harmful than the injury that first evoked it. Understanding, reconciliation and acceptance are vital. Why must sickness, sadness and frustration be my way of life ?. Instead i will make the most of each day plus give max. meaning and purpose to my life and living.
,,,my world will no longer be a depressed or barren place even as i survive on my own on an island. I will look at life and living, afresh, one full of life, endless potential, charm and marvel. Guess being greatfull too, am happy, healthy and strong, for i am all i have got.
...My sheer will to carry a fountain of gratitude, joy, love and forgiveness within myself is enough to bring all the well being i need.
,,,if my revival is not as dramatic as i wished it is O.K. lah. I will just carry on doing whatsoever comes next and live one day to the next...its my only direction forward.
,,,I hope and pray others have their own ways too. Mine is just that.

...LIFE is indeed very short, lets try to make the bloody best out of it ?.

Only in my Mind

To my late brother.

Perhaps in my dreams tonight.
I hope to see you standing there again.
Could you look at me with a smile
"yes indeed...Life isn't always fair"

Guess you were chosen for his garden.
Indeed, His preciously hand picked bouquet
"Almighty God calls you,
That's why I guess you couldn't stay"

It's said to be that angels
Are sent from above
I've always had my brother's angel
My late brother - whose heart was filled with brotherly love.

Wheresoever the sea meets the sky.
There will always be memories of you and I.
When I look up at that sky so blue from Kapas.
All I see are visions of you !

"Brother dearest, while there's a heart in me, you'll be a part of me."
I shall cont. to live our dream to be on our little island hideaway from the world.
I still can remember, the kid's play we had together many many moons ago when i was just 5 and you about 7.
See you in heaven...guess my time is running out and He is calling me too very soon.

Calling all Malaysian.

,,,for someone with roots from China/India/Thailand/Sumatra and finally in MALAYSIA !…ME !!!,,,,,,The reality of my unsimple lifestyle and living in Malaysia i.e. from the color blind eyes of an apolitical guy plus a firm believer of that all religions do spreads kindness, forgiveness and peace, which the world needs badly. And not bloody naive, to be aware that politically-made laws and wishes can occasionally turn society upside down as they have done so in history. Just again get the politics of our politicians out of the equation, just turn to God, Culture and Humanity; for all perpetuators of wars and bloodshed have clearly turned their backs to GOD.
,,,Indeed now back to our main subject issue, Malaysia is a melting pot of people from all walks of life, various races and origins. A “rojak” bunch if you don’t mind me saying i.e. “mixed salad”. Her population consists of an interesting mix of Malays, Chinese, Indians, Eurasian, Sikh, Iban, Kadazan, Dayaks i.e. all natives tribes combined together, Orang aslis or Aboriginies in Malaya and others of many other uncountable/unknown/yet un-name ethnic communities. !!.
,,,Despite of all of these plus melange of cultures and unique traditions, mutual respect and tolerance are the special qualities that bind all Malaysian together as one.
,,,These diversity of cultures in Malaysia is evident in the colourful spectrum of traditions, festivals and most interestingly cuisines for all to taste and enjoy. Due to population density plus her historical background, Islam is the official religion, however, other religions are being practised freely. Malaysian from various races and cultural backgrounds practise Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism and other faiths. A belief in God makes society more wholesome. God’s teaching and grace makes the world a better place too.
,,,This multiracial population has given rise to many beautiful and charming places of worship. One can appreciate the beauty of the various Mosques, Buddhist and Taoist, Indian and Sikh temples, Thai wats and Churches of different denominations dotting the streets and country sites of Malaysia. It is not impossible to actually find within the same places where mosque, temples, church co-exist along the same street, if not even side by side too. Just stroll along such places at Jalan Masjid Kapitan Kling in Penang, Jalan Tokong in Malacca or Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur plus many locations in Ipoh.
,,,Indeed, with so many interesting cultures co-existing in harmony within her shores, Malaysia and Malaysian naturally boasts a myriad of festivals celebrated throughout the year. The major festivals are Aidilfitri (Eid-ur-Fitr), Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas, Vasakhi, Gawai Dayak and Tadau Ka’amatan. ,,,Its during these colourful fastivals, Malaysians practice a special local concept called “open-house”, an occasion to receive well-wishes and much feasting plus merry-making, as everyone partakes in the gaiety of the occasion. Indeed, all Malaysians of all races, colours and religions join together in the festivities as almost as family members, if not more so.
,,,Such is the “cultures in harmony” in Malaysia and lets work on it to our strategic advantage plus for the future generation to enjoy life and living in Malaysia. Its such a beautiful country and heavenly Kapas Island. hehehe !.
,,,Let us all open our hearts together as truly Malaysian for no one is perfect and we can always find fault if we want to !.
Cheers !…have one on me.

Those early days.

,,,leading the parade !

,,,Together we all stand tall....trained, well prepared mentally and physically, for any situation.

,,,me and my mates ! Sebatang Karah Camp 1971

,,,below, centre middle guy, that's me-lah with SLR 7.62 my best buddy against the CTs way back then......plus flying them in combat 1976 along the Thai/M'sian border !.

Those were the bloody days, when you fly them in and at times sadly to bring out their bodies....I will always remember you great buddies.....see you in heaven o.k. guys. We all went through "Hell" and back.

,,,YES, indeed !! if only the younger Malaysian knew what we together, tak kira bangsa atau ugama fought as a team against the common enemy.

,,,Yet unfortunately nowadays its the dirty politicians messing the country up !.

,,,However i have not lost the sympathy for people less fortunate in this country plus in this world.

,,,Most malaysian still don’t realised unfortunately on the unfairness to those not born in the right class with the right skin color who could afford the right higher education, such the arrogant assumption that God had created such rule that some are worthier than other races of people. It pains my heart and i hope all will “get it right” in facing a new reality of what the world could be like without inherited advantages !.

,,,But with my hard-won experience, guess its still not too late to share it with others for the betterment of all malaysian, such i might most time sound like an old record player !.

,,,"UNITE together as MALAYSIAN."

“Love cures people – both the giver and the receiver”…it will free us from the weight and pain of life and living.

............................REMEMBERING that I have been to HELL and back !.

Busy body,,,,massage-lah.

Now, how would you like a body massage from the KapaspirateKing himself ?. eeerrrmmm.

Yoohohoo !!!!.........open air massage at Capt's Longhouse, Kapas Island.....for ladies only. hehehe.

,,,The best thing about body massage is that, like yoga you get flexibility, inner organ massage, oxygenation of the blood and quieting of the mind. Through deep muscle stretching, joint release and emphasis on the breath, massage offers many of the same benefits as yoga. It's amazing how much more we are able to move when another person is providing assistance and encouraging us to relax. It is an interactive form of bodywork, quite unlike any other Western or Eastern forms. While it does include work by the practitioner kneading muscles, what makes it particularly helpful is its unique stretching. You remain passive while the practitioner does the movements to you.

,,, Indeed, massage is an ancient ayurvedic healing art. Through application of pressure on energy lines and points, and a vast array of passive stretching movements performed with the hands, feet, knees and elbow's, the body experiences profound relaxation, peripheral stimulation of internal organs, increased flexibility and increased flow of energy.

,,,It is a meditative practice for both client and practitioner, reflecting the states of loving kindness and compassion. It is a unique and deep massage that transforms the body to a more flexible, relaxed, lighter and less painful being.

You will indeed love it !.