Disappointing

Disappointing....that's the word to describe Liverpool's defeat to PSG in the Champions League. With the defeat, their hope of progressing to the last sixteen is now hanging in the balance. They need to beat Napoli 3-0 at home in two weeks time in order to progress. That's a tall order! Although their defending have improved, their forwards are finding the net a little bit harder to find this season. Gone are the free scoring days of last season. Salah the top scorer is not so prolific this season. With this kind of scenario, I can't find a reason how they can beat Napoli by such a margin. It's a loss cause as far as I am concern.

If only

So Malaysia is in the semi final of the AFF cup. Big deal! It is nothing if we still cannot make it to the World cup. No, not even the World cup. Making it to the Asian cup is real progress already. That's what we must strive for. Up ourselves to be in league with Japan and South Korea. Impossible? No, certainly not. We used to beat the daylights out of them. How come now they are treating us like minnows? We beat both of them in one tournament years ago. If only we can do it again!

Stupid

The people who were paid to cause rioting in USJ 25 Shah Alam were certainly a determined lot. They gathered again for the third night in front of the temple. Alhamdulillah, the police were there to take charge of the situation. For a small sum of money, they were prepared to put their lives in jeopardy and to break the law. To me, it is really stupid. And the lawyers who paid them. They must have been out of their mind! Sure, they made a lot of money from the deal from whoever they were dealing with but was it worthwhile? Their brain must have been somewhere else when they did it.

Absurd!

Almost all of the Muslim majority countries have signed the ICERD. Only two out of fifty five have not signed. One of them is Malaysia. So why is the President of political party that is purportedly fighting for Islam saying it is obligatory for a Muslim to reject ICERD? It don't make sense at all. Is he saying that the fifty three countries that have signed have all committed a sin because they signed? What a f...... up statement! Sure, some people will still believe it but if we care to find out more about ICERD, it is certainly in line with the spirit of Islam except that in Malaysia we have to look at the local situation and sentiment. That is acceptable in Islam. The rules of Fiqh also take this into account.

Who can tell?

Five kids in the house now. Which are my children and which are my grandchildren?

Rioting

The rioting in USJ Subang Jaya was the main news the past two days. The first night it happened it was quickly put under control but then it happened again the second night. Don't know how it can happen the second night but I guess the authorities were thinking that it won't happen again after the first night so security was not so tight. From what I read in the papers, it was about the demolition of  temple. A court order was already obtained by the developer but was unable to apply it. He finally lose his patience I think. Still, the true story is still not known amidst the hundreds of opinions and views circulating in the social media. Some are trying to make it into a racial thing. For these people, everything is racial. Sigh........

Sunny days are here

The weather has been good lately. Very little rain with plenty of sunshine. The drains around the kampong are already drying up. Looks like the threat of flooding is over, for the moment at least. Of course, we do not know what December will bring. More sunshine I hope.

Busy time

Two of my grandchildren are staying with me for about two weeks. Their parents, i.e my son Hanafi and his wife will be going to Makkah for umrah. Together with three of my own kids, it makes for a wonderful time for the kids. For the wife especially, and me, its going to be a busy time looking after five kids.

Waste of time

A few parties are using the ICERD issue to further their political interest. There's a protest against ICERD planned for this Friday after the prayers. I can bet you almost all of the protesters who are expected to attend the rally today have not read about it or know very little about  ICERD except for what they have been fed. All of them will be Malays I guess because they have been told that it is against Islam. To them, Islam is Malay and Malay is Islam. To me, that thinking cannot be more wrong. It is flawed but for some people, it is through this slogan that they garner their support. Anyway, I don't expect many will turn up today as it will be a complete waste of time.

Rain again

For about a week, it was sunshine with intermittent rain in between. As a result, the water that has been stagnant on the land beside the house was almost gone but alas.....last night or rather this morning, there was a heavy downpour. It was not long. Just about ten to fifteen minutes but it resulted in the land covered by water again. Not as band as before but still, there's water. Now that will take another week of sunshine for it to go away. Sigh.... Anyway, November is almost over. The thunderstorm that was expected didn't happen. We are grateful for that.

A rare defeat

The All Blacks were beaten last Saturday by a very good Irish team. It is big news because the All Blacks don't lose games very often. A winning rate of 90% is phenomenal by any standard. I'm sure they must learned from the defeat and be ready for the World cup next year. Despite what has been said by the coaches after the defeat, they are still the number one team in the world. Make no mistake about that.

The result

So my favourite singer Zamani didn't win it last night. He was placed third. Somebody else took the mantle of champion of GV5 and deservedly so. Nevertheless, it was a good attempt by him. He didn't disappoint. Just that somebody else was better. On a serious note I hope he does not get involved in drugs again. It doesn't do anybody any good. No matter what's the excuse, broken love or whatever, drugs should be far far away from the mind.

ICERD, good or bad

Suddenly ICERD has become the talk of the town. Its on everyone's lips these days when just a few weeks ago, nobody have even heard about it. I myself was unaware of it until recently. So why suddenly it has become everybody's favourite? Because a Minister recently stated that Malaysia is willing to sign it, albeit with a few reservations. Sign what? Sign a treaty to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. Most countries in the world has signed it. Malaysia is one of the few that has not. So what's the problem about signing it? After all it is supposed to be a good thing, elimination of all forms of racial discrimination. It's in line with Islam but why has the Minister caused a lot of concern with his statement? One or two opposition political parties are even threatening a riot if Malaysia signed it. Wow! That serious! I have no opinion at the moment about this ICERD thing but on the look of it, it is a good thing as it is in line with Islam. However, a detail study needs to be done before any decision can be made.

A bridge too far

Malaysia lost to Vietnam 0-2 last night. I didn't see much of the match but I saw the other matches against Laos and Cambodia. The boys give away the ball too many times. They seem unable to hold the ball for long before its given or taken away. They need to have the confidence to hold the ball, be aware of the surroundings and be able to run into spaces. That's the way to play the game. Otherwise we will never reach the World cup. No, not even that. The Asian cup will be a bridge too far if we continue like this.

Big boy now

Akid has finally graduated from preschool. Next year he will be in standard one. A big brother now. I will guide him as well as I can as he goes through life. Its going to be a long journey but as long as he knows his place and be a humble servant to Allah and follows the path of His Rasulullah SAW, he should be okay. I will ensure that he does just that.

Some thoughts

I have not watch nor followed the Gegar Vaganza 5 that much but couldn't help following on the happenings so far, especially with one of the participants, Zamani. A talented singer who sings beautiful songs during his heyday while with the group Slam many years ago. I quite enjoy listening to them as the melody is catchy. However, as usual, he got involved in drugs and that has taken away some of the shine. Still his talent cannot be taken away. He still is a good singer. Despite the many controversies surrounding his participation and the problems that had followed him throughout the program, he is in the final. Hope he does well.

Dried up a bit

The situation has improved a bit. Little rain means the land is beginning to dry up.

Having fun

There was little rain last week. The kids were able to take their bicycle out for a ride around the house. A relief for a while but the monsoon warning is still not over. Many houses around the kampong are still having flood problem as the water in the drains couldn't go anywhere. So its just either seeping to the ground or evaporate up in the air. Its a slow slow process.

Life is l

Its Thursday already. Day in day out suddenly its Thursday. Tomorrow will be Friday.......then Saturday....then Sunday. That's how it goes. Life is like that. I am already sixty two years old. The journey has been that long but I don't feel it. Life goes on and on. Every year I get older. If before, I can play football the whole day long, now Its only once a week I think. Even that is a bonus. At my age, health is wealth. Need to take care of the food I eat. Need to have enough rest and sleep. I had a friend who was my age but was living like a man in his twenties. Fishing, hunting, playing games and doing all sorts of things. Sometime hunting the whole night long. As a result. sleep was neglected. Food was taken as and when. No specific time pattern. After about a year or two, his body couldn't take it anymore. Suddenly he was bedridden and then passed away.

Student days

Maisarah and Munirah

Girls will always be girls. Both love to dress up and to look beautiful unlike their elder brother who just don't give a damn.

Water water water

My plot of land beside the house covered by water. It was like this more than a week ago, then it dried up a bit but now its back, even worse than before.

On the rise again

The water level has risen again. Heavy rain, although for a short period but everyday has caused the water to rise again. My land beside my house is covered with water. The drain behind the house has overflowed. The main drains by the main road has also risen, almost overflowing. Hmm..... That's how it is. This morning, I heard on the radio that among the places in Selangor expected to be having flood is Kg Parit Mahang. If the weather continues the way it is now, it is most likely to happen. Not only Kg Parit Mahang but also Kg Bukit Cerakah ( where my house is), Kg Bukit Hijau and Kg Bukit Kucing. All these kampong are susceptible to flooding.

House construction

House constructions going on around my house. Directly behind my house, behind but to the left and directly in front. All three are at various stages of construction. I think the one directly behind will finish first. They started first anyway. Now at the finishing stage i.e. plastering, tiles, etc. In a few months time, this place is going to be lively. Just the way I like it.

Rainy season

Its the rainy season alright. Everyday it rains but it's okay as long as the rain is for a short time. Heavy it can be but not for long. Half and hour or even one hour is still okay. Anything longer than that will spell trouble for many in the village. Now its November. There's still December to come so it will be touch and go the few weeks ahead. Hope everything will turn out alright. Last year I remember coming here in the months of October to December while my house was being built. Funny thing I don't remember the heavy rain. I only remember how hot it was especially when I am riding my bike. Yes, there were occasional rain but not flooding as is happening now. The water is the drains were also not that high!

November and December 2017

The first picture is in November 2017 while the second picture is in December 2017. It was hot and sunny and dry. Not like this year when it is all wet.

At Kuala Selangor

Was at K. Selangor last Thursday. With the water problem at home, we had to do our washing at a laundrette somewhere. Usually it is at Puncak Alam but this time because we had other things to do as well in K. Selangor, we decided to do our laundry there. After that we went to a TNB panel clinic where I took the injections for my trigger finger problem. Today after three days I think the thumb is beginning to heal a bit but lets wait and see. Hope the injections will do the trick and I don't have to have an operation on the finger.

Trigger finger

My left hand thumb is having a problem known as trigger finger, a direct consequence of living without water for about a month. The thumb will sometime locked in a bend position. When I try to straighten it, the pain can be terrible. Especially in the morning, it is the worse time. What happened was I was buying many water bottles for my water need. Can be six seven bottles a day or even more. The trouble was some of the water bottles were easy to open but there were some that were extremely difficult. Being a left hander, I had to use the full force of my left hand and the thumb. So everyday, I was doing it. Six seven times a day, maybe more. After about a month, I felt pain in the area of the thumb and surrounding it. Then one day it locked in a bend position. When I straightened it, I felt a painful sensation. This continued for a few months until I said I had enough. I need to do something about it. I went to see the doctor and that's when she told me it is a trigger finger occurring. Yesterday, she gave me two injections  the area of the thumb. Hopefully, it will cure.

Alhamdulillah

I called Syabas three times. Every time I called they sent their people. They will checked on the meter and then they will leave without telling me what was wrong. Even at night they will come to check the meter and then go. Meantime, I was unaware of what was the problem while the water remain slow, even trickling at times. I checked with our neighbours, they said the same. Water from the pipe is so damn slow. After three days, out water tank dried up. No more water. Our solution was to connect a rubber hose from our backyard where there is a pipe connected direct to the main pipe to the bathroom for water. The water was slow, sometime trickling, sometime zero but that was the best we can do. Finally on Thursday, after four days, a Syabas contractor came to our house to check on our problem. I showed them the slow water flowing from the pipe. They said they will rectify it come nigh time. Ahamdulillah, this Friday morning, the water situation is back to normal. They must carried out the job last night as promised.