Politicians: Please do not split us

Enough is enough, to all politicians who practise single race protection in the ideology of their political interest... Please stop doing that. You all are the culprit who split Malaysians from being one identity. There is no way we can live as Bangsa Malaysia if racial sentiment is continuously used by those uncivilized politicians. Not only that, it will take much more longer for us to achieve better standard of livings with the irresponsible leaders who just care about their position and monetary interest. And you all may be the persons who will bring destruction to the unity preserved for the past 50 years. Bravo to our DYMM Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin , who correctly reminded those sitting in the parliament to put nation interest above their political gain. For the sake of Malaysia, please reform yourself, free yourself from hatred, bias, unfairness towards any particular races.

More than 30 years living as Malaysian, in a Malay-populated area, schooling in a national school where the percentage of non-Malay are much less than the national figure, i never come across any racial-related issue. Generally, Malaysians in those areas where i stayed before, such as Shah Alam, Johor Bahru, Kuala Pilah, or even Kota Bharu, they are living in harmony without any major racial problem. They do not have fear or doubtfulness when deal or interact with each others.

But, when we come close to our politicians, the frontline people who suppose to protect the unity of the nation, we keep hearing from them issues of unfairness to their own race. If we are not smart enough, we may be fooled by them in believing whatever they said. This is just as danger as so called "ajaran sesak" in the country. You may redefine your definition of any phrases voiced, the bottom line is the general perception of it cannot be changed. Do engage with people who really love unity, who have the wisdom in dealing with community especially their feelings, to filter any phrases or act you may think the most appropriate one when dealing with "rakyat".

New Deco - Free maintenance

Nowadays, it is very difficult to maintain fish as your pet at home...as most of us are very committed to our work. This is the solution.

I' m late for the surgery

I saw this bird walking on the roof top in front of the entrance of our operating room. I wonder which discipline suppose to treat him..

Best way to increase indicator of workload

I went to our pharmacy for medications last week. I was holding 3 prescription slips, for medications for both my mother and mother-in-law. Because of the 3 prescription slips, i was given 3 queue numbers, although the medication was prepared by only one pharmacist... The conclusion is one queue number for one prescription slip..

Special sport rims..

This car was spotted by me recently. The alloy rims look very special to me..

What's Wrong?

This picture was taken in a washroom in a 5 stars hotel.

I wonder why the first maneuver is disallowed....

New Icon in Shah Alam

There is an on-going construction in Shah Alam, a huge, modern theater... I wonder how much does it cost....

Swimsuit for Female Muslim

I spotted this swimsuit with an attached part to cover the head and the neck at a hypermarket. Now everyone can go to a public swimming pool...

Dumping Site or Parking lot?

These two vans belong to Nursing College was left at the parking compound in my hospital for months.. even the tyres were flat, with grasses growing tall beneath them. The authority seems taking easy step....

New Skill developed -Crocheting

Ad has been learning how to crochet since past 1 month. This is one of her products.. pouch for her handphone....

John Chang: second opinion from a pharmacist?

First of all, a reminder to John, 2nd opinion for a disease should be obtained from a specialist of the same speciality for the disease, and not to be provided by a pharmacist. You said "The pharmacist's role is limited to non-medical advice." So always remember that.

Based on ANNUAL REPORT 2006, The Pharmaceutical Services Division (PSD), Ministry of Health (MOH)roles is to protects consumers from hazardous drugs,and unscrupulous practices through the enforcement of related drug and pharmacy legislation and optimises drug therapy. However it is well-known that many pharmacists dispense drug without prescription from a qualified doctor. So how do they provide the above enforcement? Why there are no statistics regarding this misconduct? What action have been taken? My advice to all the doctors is to inform your patients regarding complication caused by drugs which dispensed by pharmacists without prescription so legal action can be taken. If a doctor is subjected to so many medical legal risk, why pharmacists can escape from this when there are so many misconducts happen out there? Pharmacists should stop dispensing drugs without a prescription as long as they can’t examine, identify and treat complication caused by their act.

I am not suprised to hear from those graduated as a pharmacist in overseas do not want to come back because they do not want to be a shopkeeper. That is exactly what is happening here in Malaysia. Again, pharmacists should start to find out what other subspeciality work that they can do besides dispensing drugs and selling health equipments at their own pharmacies or at at places like Watson.
Before asking from government the exclusive right of dispensing, are you ready to have the responsibility? You can start by having 24 hours pharmacy in all areas, at least one in all area where we can find a clinic. Then you have to keep all the possible drugs needed, all type of preparation available for prescription, both generic and original. Not only vitamins and other health care products that can generate more income. Subsequently you need to prove to the communities that you do have refreshment courses on old and new drugs or new preparations at your previous institutions or other recognised institutions. Start to embark on enforcement to act against pharmacists who start to prescribe medications to customers without establishment of diagnosis. Not easy right? But if this can be done, all the doctors do welcome your good intention.
But i wish to see more proactive roles of pharmacists in Malaysia. Yes, they are selected students with good academics background. So it is a waste of talents to just keep them as a storekeeper or dispenser. The association should start looking at other roles that they can play in providing new, cheaper and more effective drugs available for all, since they have valuable assets of in-depth knowledge on drugs.

Statements made by PSedrishMD (moderator of the below forum) "Nobody calls a pharmacist "Doctor" or considers them as professional co-equals. While their job is important, they are always considered ancillary providers."

Ref: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/careers-medicine/58601-pharmacist-real-doctors.html

Government should stop pampering public employees?

A comment was written by V.K. CHIN in thestar newspaper today.

He said "Civil servants are supposed to serve the party in power but they often only pay lip service to this undertaking. They only look after their own interests since governments come and go.", "However, in view of the 30% or more in wage increases recently, this new request may seem a bit too much not only for the Government but also the public.", "Why should anyone be paid more when there is little improvement in performance or productivity? And before the dust has settled, there is the demand for a special bonus"

He thinks his opinions representing the mind of all Malaysian, or taxpayers. I wonder how much he understands about the needs of those livings with minimal incomes nowadays. He does not really understands the roles of government servants. The civil servants are not responsible to serve for the "party in power". They are here to serve our country and the "rakyat". Even if the winning party elected someone else as a leader in the government, the civil servants just need to follow orders from the head of department, nothing to do with any party!. Civil servants should not be related to any political party. Political parties are formed as a platform for those who are interested to become a maneger in the civil services, to be elected during general election by the rakyat. Once he has been elected as a manager in the civil service, he should not be labelled as man of certain political party. He should be labelled as a representative chosen by the rakyat to be the manager of civil services. So please do not relate the royalty of civil servants towards any political party.

Again, 30% increments of pay is not applicable to all civil servants. None of the government servants received any bonuses last year. And how do you so sure there is only little improvement in performance or productivity? Do you have any figures to support your statement?

In actual sense, once the prices of all the goods increases, even reporter like him can not stand the burden. We all, the civil servants are also taxpayers too. We all also facing the burden of the changes in prices of the goods.

Ref: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/4/17/focus/20873858&sec=focus

TGIF

They are more costly but really tasteful. We were given a big portion and we are almost overloaded. The environment is very conducive for an enjoyable and relaxing dinner..

Vietnam Kitchen in Jusco Bukit Tinggi

I had lunch with Ad recently at Vietnam Kitchen, Bukit Tinggi. I took the set lunch, Curry chicken with lemon juice for only RM9.90, which tasted good. Ad had beef soup noodles

Poor business

I am on my way back to my hometown today. The business for the espress bus services do not look good. The seats are less than 1/3 filled. Even the restaurant in Yong Peng (the usual place where the bus will stop for rest) look very quiet..not many customers...

Reward for An incomplete Task

I was asked by a senior nurse to prepare some notes for some neurosurgical procedures done in our OT. And this is the reward, home made chocolate cake..is is very delicious. Hope i can finish the task by this weekend.

PC Fair back in Town

This photo taken at the entrance to Persada Convention Centre, Johor Bahru during recent PC fair from 4-6 April 2008. Not much bargain this time, still spent few hundreds ringgit for some adjunct

Pay for non-functioning security system

Much have been spent in the modernization and enhancement of security in public places, such as hospital. This security system was installed at my hospital since past 4 years...thousands of ringgit spent. The clock is still functioning but the system no longer working... This is one simple example on how government's money was spent without proper maintenance, eventually become a decrorative item only.