tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post115830921268116651..comments2024-03-21T20:10:28.943+08:00Comments on EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA: Campus Elections: Why Bother?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1158723356630781222006-09-20T11:35:00.000+08:002006-09-20T11:35:00.000+08:00Black Mojo thinks campus elections are "good examp...Black Mojo thinks campus elections are "good examples" how people in certain offices interprete and implement what " democracy" really means.<BR/><BR/>Its synonymous with the story about how the crab wants to teach the young crabs how to walk straight!<BR/>I wonder what the University College Act think about this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1158666418316793362006-09-19T19:46:00.000+08:002006-09-19T19:46:00.000+08:00hahahaha...maybe it is a waste of time...that's no...hahahaha...<BR/>maybe it is a waste of time...<BR/><BR/>that's not the issue...<BR/>the issue is why an unfair election is held and still no body cares?<BR/><BR/>i read news talking about pro-uni students went to 4-star hotel for a stay and meal... and the bills are from Selangor MB's office... in other word, from taxpayers...<BR/><BR/>this is how bad the situation is...<BR/>when gov is on the uni side and play all those tricks...<BR/><BR/>my previous Uni dont have this kind of problem...<BR/>there are neither pro-uni nor pro-student...<BR/>ALL are INDEPENDENT candidates...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1158493267335021242006-09-17T19:41:00.000+08:002006-09-17T19:41:00.000+08:00Campus elections have always been a farce!Every st...Campus elections have always been a farce!<BR/>Every student knows it!<BR/><BR/>As I said its time and money wasting for this stupid charade being held yearlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1158436117641419002006-09-17T03:48:00.000+08:002006-09-17T03:48:00.000+08:00Hi, I am currently a 2nd year undergrad in a local...Hi, I am currently a 2nd year undergrad in a local university and I am quite troubled with the campus elections. Last session, my friends and I faced a number of problems concerning the campus elections - of which you have mentioned here. We were threatened into voting for the 'government' party because we were told that if didn't, we could be traced and we would lose all priviledges in the residential colleges. We were also herded around in the residential colleges to listen to the candidates' supposedly spirited campaign promises. The day before the elections, slips of paper were pushed under the doors of our rooms (in the residential colleges) whereby the name of the 9 candidates we were supposed to vote for were listed. <BR/><BR/>I remember thinking to myself that after all that has been done to us - the voters - where has the so-called democracy gone? We were forced into voting for only a selective number of people and faced with all sorts of threats should we go against 'orders'. <BR/><BR/>I agree with one of the comments that campus elections is just a waste of time and that we should be concentrating more on our studies and leave politics alone. What's more, the 'Aku Janji' oath that we took actually prohibits us from getting involved in politics - so why then are we allowed to run something like the campus elections? Albeit I must agree that exposure to all sorts of things is healthy, I don't like the idea of student politics at all...<BR/><BR/>Oh, I have also been approached by an ex EXCO member to campaign. I have since declined.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1158385359803559242006-09-16T13:42:00.000+08:002006-09-16T13:42:00.000+08:00Dear all, it will take Malaysia approximately anot...Dear all, it will take Malaysia approximately another 100 years before we are able to see any positive progress in the area of politics. Sad but true, you will only have to look to the history of democracy around the world.<BR/>Democracy is susceptible to political articulation by parties who have vested interests in a country's economy & cultural psyche. Global history has shown that it takes the will power of people who are able to think & analyse the rethorics of parties & the current political climate to judge for themselves through thier votes. It is unfortunate that even in '1st world' Democratic countries the populus can often make mistakes in thier selection of leaders thus unintentionally embarassing thier countries. If Malaysia wants to make a positive mark in the world, it has to show its critics that a religious & ethno centric country can be a fair & equitible state for its margnalised citizens by improving transparency & opening opportunities for all without prejudice. It will be a celebratory defiance when equal opportunity leads to social & economic prosperity is achieved, making Malaysia a respectable country to contend with 1st world nations.<BR/>Until leaders are able to show humility & integrity, the general public will only accept the status quo of 'If the leaders are like that, so should I'. It will continue to breed injustice & choas in an otherwise already pecarious state of affairs.<BR/>Let us forge a better Malaysia than it is now, we have so much potential that is yet to be achieved. Let us prove to those who want Malaysia to fail because of this internal infirmary otherwise instigated by external forces than we can overcome this quagmire.<BR/>Malaysians, the future is in your hands & minds. Do not let this opportunity pass us by.<BR/><BR/>lepak-ladAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1158383540023184242006-09-16T13:12:00.000+08:002006-09-16T13:12:00.000+08:00campus elections...just a waste of time! Better fo...campus elections...just a waste of time! Better for students to spend time studying. Too much politics and interference of political powers trying to harness the students!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1158338910027623512006-09-16T00:48:00.000+08:002006-09-16T00:48:00.000+08:00The power and greed right from the top to the grou...The power and greed right from the top to the ground bottom have eluded the truth and light in the tunnel. The dark age has befallen on Malaysian public institutions of higher learning. The golden age of the glorious UM during the 60s has long flitted away in a glimpse of the blinking eyes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1158330655424111452006-09-15T22:30:00.000+08:002006-09-15T22:30:00.000+08:00Universities traditionally are the bastions for pr...Universities traditionally are the bastions for pro-opposition support, and that's why BN is doing its utmost to kill off democracy there.<BR/><BR/>Many political and civil movements have originated from student movements, from the Tiananmen Square movement, to the French student protests, and so supressing the student movement in Malaysia is just another way that BN can ensure that it remains in power.<BR/><BR/>Lol, not letting people do something only makes them wanna do it more. Nobody really pays much attention to the elections at my university (in Australia), since its so free, common, and open. <BR/><BR/>BN should try reverse psychology to encourage political apathy for a change ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com