Rudyard Kipling"
“When you're left wounded on Afganistan's plains and
the women come out to cut up what remains, Just roll to your rifle
and blow out your brains,
And go to your God like a soldier”
General Douglas MacArthur"
“We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction.”
“It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.” “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.
“The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and be the deepest wounds and scars of war.”
“May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't .” “The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
“Nobody ever defended, there is only attack and attack and attack some more.
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.
The Soldier stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as bright as his brass
"Step forward you Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint."
I've had to work on Sundays
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
The Soldier squared his shoulders and said
And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burden well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
As dissolution rumours swirl, Azhar expects business as usual tomorrow
Monday, October 10, 2022
Malaysiakini : The Dewan Rakyat meeting tomorrow will proceed as scheduled, said Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun. He told Berita Harian this morning that Dewan Rakyat will be debating Budget 2023.
"Yes.
(Our meeting) will continue as usual. I have not been informed (about
the dissolution of Parliament) because that comes under the prime
minister and Yang di-Pertuan Agong. "Tomorrow, we will begin with the ministerial question time followed by the debate on Budget 2023," Azhar (above) said.
Wong Fei Hoong : He needs his last paycheck lah and also for the final time to warm his chair. What is there to talk when Parliament is dissolved? Speaker is irrelevant already.
Grow the country lah : Messy country. Yes Or No. So uncertain.
Prepare for flood or election ?
King says prepare for flood, someone said prepare for election..?
No wonder less investment and brain drain !!!
Fools seldom differ : Get it done with. The bad n crooked will be done with soonest. Judgment day for them just round the corner. Come what may the good n righteous will prevail.
apanama is back : Not only his pay. Your read below ALL his benefits that come with his post. In next few hours time all will be blew off!
And according to the Statute Paper No.95 of 1980, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong allows the following privileges for the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives:
1. Monthly salary of RM31,000.
2. Entertainment allowance of RM9,680 per month.
3. A one-off payment of RM10,000 upon appointment as the Deputy President of Deputy Speaker.
4. Housing allowance of RM4,000 a month if furnished government quarters aren’t provided.
5. Eligible to receive a dining set for 50 people which they’re allowed to retain even until after retirement.
6. House upkeep allowance of up to RM10,000 a year.
7. Entitled to have 4 domestic servants, including a gardener.
8. Free water and electricity supply provided to the official residency of the Speaker.
9. A free handphone worth up to RM3,000 with all necessary payment relating to it borne by the Government.
10. For travel by air while on official duty, Speakers and their wives shall be provided with first-class tickets if approval is granted.
11. RM400 per day for payment of “tips” while on official duty outside Malaysia.
12. Speakers are allowed to have up to 2 personal drivers
13. Free firearm license
14. Warm Clothing Allowance of up to RM6,000 payable once every three years for when Speakers are required to attend to official duty in countries of different temperature climates.
15. The President or Speaker may be paid RM2,000 per day for accommodation, without proof of receipt, for overseas vacation.
16. The President or Speaker is eligible to receive paid passage facility for overseas vacation once every year (first-class airfare for 2 people and 3 economy class fare for 3 dependant children) but facilities should not exceed the fare of a return trip between KL and London. This will be given after 1 year of service as a President or Speaker.
17. Free treatment and medical facilities as well as exemption from payment of ward charges in Government hospitals and clinics.