Are we being oppressed or are we just plain darn lucky?

Original Post : 04.08.07

It is inevitably true that every student in Malaysia has faced and in the upcoming future, will continue to face various trials and tribulations throughout his or her life as a student. Some of the hurdles we struggle through are tougher than most and bring out certain parts of us that we never knew existed in the first place, may it be a part that is emotionally distressed or the one that propels our potential even further.


Over the years of rapid globalization and decreased economical demographics, the students of Malaysia have experienced increasing amounts of financial and social comforts to an extent, that most of the times it is regarded as being spoiled or pampered. And yet, we being the ungrateful teenagers we are, find the abominable bravery and the eccentric essence of radicalism in us to complain and discriminate the way our lives have turned out, often putting the burden of fault on the government and our national education system. Well my fellow friends, I, representing a small yet slowly expanding group of patriotic teenagers would like to boldly state that we are truly on the wrong.

It may seem difficult to admit it now , but time with its mystical capabilities in bringing to light undeniable truths will surely, without fail, unveil the amount of gratitude that we, the young generation of this country actually owe to this majestic and generous nation we so proudly call Malaysia. We have been given the priceless opportunity to obtain quality education through prospects of academic and co-curricular success, the freedom to socialize and be gregarious with those we grow fond of, to have the gift of knowledge and philosophy passed down to us by highly qualified scholars and never-tiring lecturers, and last but not least, to enjoy the many splendors of living in a modern and multi-ethnic society which is unique from almost every aspect of life especially through cultural diversity.

And so I say my fellow students, the time has come for us to stop whining and complaining about the minor miseries that we are destined to face which are dwarfed in comparison to those experience by youths in more unfortunate countries and to finally buck up, and exercise our right which is to bask in the glory that is “MALAYSIA”.

Sensitivity!!!! A Presumed Flaw Among Adults , but a Necessity Among Teens!

Original Post : 29.07.2007

"Sensitivity". It's a rare asset among men today and is constantly yearned for by women regardless of the condition of their raging hormones. To most straight forward and objective minded people like myself, it has been a flaw that had to be avoided at all costs as it blinds your intellectual perspective on something and leads to various mishaps and lack of efficiency. Nevertheless, we cannot deny its importance in maintaining a conducive and conflict free relationship of any type whether it is to maintain peace in the family or to sustain the romantic essence of love in a boy - girl relationship.

Unfortunately, recently I have come to light that after struggling through various hardships and trials and swimming through infinite waves of hostile criticism to get to where I am today, I, a once heart bearing person has had his monument of sensitivity brought to rubble without notice. At first I was oblivious of the reasons for this, until i finally understood that my everyday routines required insensitivity and a cold-heart. Over a period of time I had failed to realize that this unusual skill that i have harboured to use only under certain situations was becoming a habit in daily life. Due to a string of sudden, strange and enlightening events , I have been displayed to the eyes of some new companions as a large slab of rock which speaks too much of the raw and painful truth.

Holding on to this statement, I would like to convey my sincerest apologies to those whose feelings that I might have regretfully hurt in the past. I vow to make the deepest attempts possible to shadow my knack for being a tad bit rude.

Krizun Loganathan a.k.a KrizTheWizKid

Damned Irrational Exams!!!!

Original post : 08.07.2007

Being a secondary student in Malaysia can be difficult. It is true that along the way, we make many new friends, gain weird and precious experiences and enjoy the minor splendors of life as a teenager but we are never given the opportunity to reap the full rewards of being a student. Take A.C.S for example now, the teachers informed us that there will be a monthly test held only 6 days before the actual thing.How irresponsible cna they get. IS it even possible to equip yourself with more than half the syllabus full of information to be projected during the exam in just 6 days adding the fact that its high time for society activities and the Open Day where parents will come to receive the report cards of their child was to be held on the same week. Not forgetting some of the unfortunately slow teachers who haven't taught us a thing this year but instead have been generous in sharing with us some Chinese words like " Ah Wong " and some personal political agenda's. Before I continue let me state that our K.H class is split into two groups each being taught by a separate teacher to increase a so called efficiency.

Coincidently, our the K.H teacher doesn't teach a single thing for 4, 130 minute classes and on the week before the exam, doesn't show up at all. The other group on the other hand enjoyed feasting on crucial knowledge conveniently harvested by their hard-working and dedicated teacher while we were left to fend for ourselves. Sitting on the bottom end of this scale I am beginning to second guess the capability of our education system to successfully carry and support our basic educational needs . If we 21 students are left handicapped and our grades drop significantly, who is is it that is going to defend us?!? NO MATTER what reasonable excuse that we may give to our friends and family, it will forever be in black and white or rather red, our disappointing results on the front page of our K.H exam paper!!!! This group of failing students including myself can actually be salvaged if the monthly test which even most teachers protest against is pushed forward but NOOOOO!!!!!! the demented and irrational minds of our school politicians refuse to mingle with reality. In my opinion, the more time given to the students to revise and learn, the better the value of an evaluation. Its no use rushing an exam just to see so many bright students under - perform as they we not given enough time!

As I am writing the FIRST of many entries to my blog, it's 1600 hours the day before the exam. I haven't completely prepared for any of the 11 subjects that we will be tested for in the next 4 days. As I am enraged, I subside from my urgent studying to write this diligently true experience for the rest of the world to see.