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TonTon.com.my - Lots of Potential, Will You Reap It?

Last week, I had the pleasure to attend the product launch of MediaPrima's TonTon - a new internet TV experience made for multiple platforms. It is in my foresight opinion that this is indeed, 'The Next Big Thing' which has immense potential; but only if that potential is understood and adopted by the public, corporations, and agencies. 

Since it's a recent launch: I have no experience or knowledge with it's backend (ie. content management system). But judging just purely on the pure advertising potential, the power to connect, the content, and it's user-interface and experience, it is indeed a powerful platform for brand owners to get creative and leverage on the digital landscape of 'interactive TV'. This is game-changing.

I wonder, is it time to invest into Media Prima? How far will TonTon take it? You tell me.

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Malaysia: The Young and Single Are Biggest Savers

Malaysia - The young, single and independent consumers are planning to save more, according to the latest MasterCard survey on consumers' saving priorities.

Well, the young and single Malaysians of today have gone through at least 1 'big' recession. Saving is just the first step, 'saving wisely' is another matter.

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Jamaluddin Jarjis Photo with Obama (OMG!)

The linked article raises a serious issue. But with a photo (above) like this, you can except some funny user comments. Such as this epic comment posted by somethingStirring...

Jamaluddin Jarjis: President Obama, you know, you won't make it in Malaysia with your type of skin.

President Obama: I know, and you won't make it in the States with your type of ability.

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It's Here! Unifi 20mb Broadband Setup

     

Time to do some speed tests.

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1Radio iTunes App. Every Malaysian Radio On The Go.

1Radio is a new app on the Apple iTunes store that allows you to play all Malaysian radio stations. Very simple to use. Also, the app is free. Check out the screenshots.

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Chinese poor and lower class in Malaysia: How well off are they? - Dr Lim Teck Ghee

the government has used an unrealistically low poverty line income to decide who comprise the poor. Should there be a readjustment of the poverty line to a more realistic figure, it is likely that several hundred thousand Chinese households (as well as a larger number of Bumiputera and Indian households) will fall into the “poverty” category.

I have always wondered for years whether the remarks made that Malaysian-Chinese are well to do, even if they are poor they aren't as poor (as the other Malaysian-races). With some limited first hand on the field knowledge with the extremely desperate and poor Malaysians of all races, it hits me hard and makes me wonder whether or not I've seen the absolute worst. Because, heartbreakingly I've seen slump residents with very poor living conditions, diseased and earning very low. If that isn't low, what is? Thoughts raced through my head.

Thus, when people make a remark that Malaysian-Malays and Indians are poorer than their Chinese counterparts - I seriously beg to differ, hogwash.

The disparity is widening across the board. With the middle-class increasing substantially: colleges are booming, private schools are filling, and computer stores are importing rapidly to meet the demand of a tech-savvy generation - all of which are well aware of how to make money and with the means to source for new knowledge. We can scour the internet and dig into our nationwide libraries to find studies made and opinions of subject leaders from around the world. We are gifted to have the means to visit a free library.

An person in poverty needs to worry about the next meal, the next payday, just everyday survival. Gaining knowledge is a matter of living it at a limited potential. If the middle-income group can feverishly complain about our education system and seek knowledge elsewhere (internet, books, tutors, overseas, etc.), what about the poor who can't afford this 'luxury'? Are we so selfish to cast a blind veil and forsake them? It's not like our country is high on the social mobility list.

Poverty is economic slavery. No one gains from it, and it knows no prejudice - every Malaysian can succumb to it - much like corruption. We need to realistically up the people in poverty to the lower-income group or higher. Are we civic conscious enough as a nation to do just that? or is our life fueled by the constant daily-routine of job progression?

In the subject of poverty and economy, I'm no expert. So it's great to see people like Dr Lim to write insightful articles such as the quote above; that works to solve Malaysian fundamentals.

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Why Do Finland's Schools Get The Best Results?

Finland's schools score consistently at the top of world rankings, yet the pupils have the fewest number of class hours in the developed world.

In the develop world, Finland has always been churning out new creative and innovative ideas constantly every year. With great education and values, it is no wonder Finland has one of the highest income per capita figures in the world.

There is no segregation in it's education system, everyone goes through the same experience - something only some of the private schools have in Malaysia - if you can afford it - and even then the school day can be long. Everyone needs to learn how to manage their weaknesses and to build upon their strengths, ensuring that anyone can contribute to the nation's economy and have a good way of life once they reach adulthood.

Unity in Malaysia requires a major paradigm shift in education, but we are bogged down too much by conservative policies (and people). Perhaps, after all, we are Asia - "Do as I say. For you will one day be a sheep in my nation"

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Retarded Prejudice (Repost With No Censorship)

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Retarded Prejudice

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