To my fellow UMSians,
Call this a tribute to chedet.com, just a few short opinions on things around campus.
1. Games in Kg.E CC.
I myself am an avid fan of video games but for some reason to use the Cyber Cafe at Kg.E itself for gaming purposes seems to smack of commercialism and simple bad taste. Now no offense to the gamers but I feel the CC should stick to its original purpose of being a place to gather information and study (especially in the University). A better place to play would be your room and there is not a lack of CC's you can use at Kingfisher to get the gaming jones out of your system.
2. BTN cleaning at the cafes.
A picture at the Biro Tatanegara cafeteria at Kundasang shows the Prime Minister himself cleaning up after eating. Every night when I walk past the cafe's you can usually see food leftovers by students. Its not just looks filthy but guess who comes out at night? Dogs thats who! Disgusting everytime I think about it. Perhaps it is time for us students to let go of our over dependence on others cleaning up after us. It is for our own good. I suggest for all cafe's after this to put in place a system where students can clean up after themselves. Spoons, forks, plates, put em' in their place after we are finished? The cafe's can use less people and maybe we can ask them to lower the food price even more. And maybe we can finally solve the dog problem too.
3. Styrofoam(tapau)
You guys know right that the stuff is carcinogenic? Basically it can give you guys cancer. Granted not right away but why take risks? Plus its bad for the environment. Now I know using the plastic ones is an extra payment of 50 cents but think of the money (and environmental) damage you can save by using it again and again. So far every cafe at the hostels are adhering to the University's directive except Kg.AB and Kg.IP(we're gunning for you guys!). Here's a challenge for students. The MPP is pretty swamped with a lot of issues perhaps we have some Green Warriors over there who wants to step up and fight for environmental issues. Interested individuals can contact us we'll provide support.
Its just some thing we are considering to change. Any feedback from you guys would be appreciated.
Mahasiswa Peneraju Keunggulan Ummah
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Hedonisme: The Leaves from The Trees
To all UMSians,
This past week, amid the problems concerning the bus services, cafe prices, PTPTN, dogs and a myriad other issues we come also to another issues which have raised many opinions and controversies.
The issue that I mean here is regarding entertainment in te Univesity. More specifically the so-called "hedonisme" type entertainment we hear so much about.
Which begs the question, what is hedonisme? Simply put it is uncontrolled entertainment.
If you watched or read the history of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, you might hear the suggestion that hedonisme was one of the factors leading to its downfall. Granted I am making an assumption based on my own opinions, it is still debatable, but let us give it more thought.
Consider.
Remember the images of the Colloseum, gladiators fighting to the death, slaves fed to wild animals, deadly chariot races? Or images of the famous reclining rich man and politicians being fed grapes by beautiful women slaves? The masses(the people) where fed massive doses of entertainment to make them forget all the problems plaguing them. Politically speaking the Roman leaders were using it to pacify the people to make them forget the weaknesses in their own administrations. Giving sweets to the hungry so to speak. Not very nutritious but it sure taste good. In short decadance.
Why is it so dangerous? Why do we need to ensure decadence due to hedonisme never happens in our country?
Friends, we are fighting COMPLACENCY(kelalaian). Everything must come in balanced doses. Entertainment is not wrong, but if done uncontrollably, as in everything, it invites problems. Who wants the images of alcohol bottles all over the campus after a Tamu Gadanag concert? Big entertainment is not cheap and in the long run too much of it would constitute a wastage. Social problems? Again a concern although granted it is unfair to heap all the blame on entertainment, as it involves other factors as well.
In short entertainment has to be controlled so as to give benefits to us as students. Entertainment has always been given the short end of the stick, constantly stigmatized, fairly or unfairly. But where there is smoke there is fire. Nothing happens out of nothing. Just like watching TV, arranged in a manner acceptable, is good for everyone. Too much of it gives rise to the "couch potato" syndrome, bringin up images of the obese person sitting on his/her couch, munching on snacks, introverted, isolated, static.
It is an issue that cannot be swept under the carpet. Affirmative action has to be taken, for the welfare of the students and to give entertainment a positive connotation in the future. Let us have guideline acceptable to all, taking in all perpectives be they religious, academic or of the arts.
Here are some things that we are trying to do:-
1. Let all groups in UMS, the student leaders(that would be us), administration of HEP, the School of Arts sit down together, all agree to define what is hedonisme and what is acceptable entertainment. Let there be no misunderstandings after this. Most problems arise because of lack of communication and understanding.
2. Make all program not entirely entertainment per se, but also have academic and intelectual values. Again specific defintions and guidelines will have to constructed for what is academic or intelectual programs.
3. Te guidelines given to all students especially student leaders.
4. More forums and discussions about this issue from all sides.
In all things let us be tolerant of one another, always open to discussion, trying to find the best for us all.
Let us never forget it is never an issue concerning race or religion. It is simply an issue of what is best for the student. Is entertainment 'Haram'? Surely not as long as the proper guidelines are met. The real issue is what is the effect? The University is a place of study, that is always the priority, and there is always a time and place for everything.
Never forget the leaves from the trees. Never focus too much on the small issues that we fail to grasp the big picture. It is never just an issue of religion, it is an issue of the welfare of the students and the long term culture of the University.
All ideas and opinions are welcome.
Wallahualam.
Mahasiswa Peneraju Keunggulan Ummah.
This past week, amid the problems concerning the bus services, cafe prices, PTPTN, dogs and a myriad other issues we come also to another issues which have raised many opinions and controversies.
The issue that I mean here is regarding entertainment in te Univesity. More specifically the so-called "hedonisme" type entertainment we hear so much about.
Which begs the question, what is hedonisme? Simply put it is uncontrolled entertainment.
If you watched or read the history of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, you might hear the suggestion that hedonisme was one of the factors leading to its downfall. Granted I am making an assumption based on my own opinions, it is still debatable, but let us give it more thought.
Consider.
Remember the images of the Colloseum, gladiators fighting to the death, slaves fed to wild animals, deadly chariot races? Or images of the famous reclining rich man and politicians being fed grapes by beautiful women slaves? The masses(the people) where fed massive doses of entertainment to make them forget all the problems plaguing them. Politically speaking the Roman leaders were using it to pacify the people to make them forget the weaknesses in their own administrations. Giving sweets to the hungry so to speak. Not very nutritious but it sure taste good. In short decadance.
Why is it so dangerous? Why do we need to ensure decadence due to hedonisme never happens in our country?
Friends, we are fighting COMPLACENCY(kelalaian). Everything must come in balanced doses. Entertainment is not wrong, but if done uncontrollably, as in everything, it invites problems. Who wants the images of alcohol bottles all over the campus after a Tamu Gadanag concert? Big entertainment is not cheap and in the long run too much of it would constitute a wastage. Social problems? Again a concern although granted it is unfair to heap all the blame on entertainment, as it involves other factors as well.
In short entertainment has to be controlled so as to give benefits to us as students. Entertainment has always been given the short end of the stick, constantly stigmatized, fairly or unfairly. But where there is smoke there is fire. Nothing happens out of nothing. Just like watching TV, arranged in a manner acceptable, is good for everyone. Too much of it gives rise to the "couch potato" syndrome, bringin up images of the obese person sitting on his/her couch, munching on snacks, introverted, isolated, static.
It is an issue that cannot be swept under the carpet. Affirmative action has to be taken, for the welfare of the students and to give entertainment a positive connotation in the future. Let us have guideline acceptable to all, taking in all perpectives be they religious, academic or of the arts.
Here are some things that we are trying to do:-
1. Let all groups in UMS, the student leaders(that would be us), administration of HEP, the School of Arts sit down together, all agree to define what is hedonisme and what is acceptable entertainment. Let there be no misunderstandings after this. Most problems arise because of lack of communication and understanding.
2. Make all program not entirely entertainment per se, but also have academic and intelectual values. Again specific defintions and guidelines will have to constructed for what is academic or intelectual programs.
3. Te guidelines given to all students especially student leaders.
4. More forums and discussions about this issue from all sides.
In all things let us be tolerant of one another, always open to discussion, trying to find the best for us all.
Let us never forget it is never an issue concerning race or religion. It is simply an issue of what is best for the student. Is entertainment 'Haram'? Surely not as long as the proper guidelines are met. The real issue is what is the effect? The University is a place of study, that is always the priority, and there is always a time and place for everything.
Never forget the leaves from the trees. Never focus too much on the small issues that we fail to grasp the big picture. It is never just an issue of religion, it is an issue of the welfare of the students and the long term culture of the University.
All ideas and opinions are welcome.
Wallahualam.
Mahasiswa Peneraju Keunggulan Ummah.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Pagar IP
Salam Warga UMS,
Isu pagar "interblock" yang telah didirikan di IP mengundang seribu macam masalah apabila pihak mahasiswa/i dan JAKMAS tidak dibawa berbincang dahulu untuk mendapat maklumbalas.
Siasatan mendapati ianya arahan daripada penetua sebelum ini En.Bonaventure dan telah dilaksanakan oleh JPP. Walaubagaimanapun perbincangan dengan JPP(En.Farid) setakat ini positif dimana pengubahsuaian akan dilakukan iaitu satu laluan(pintu) akan dibina supaya pelajar dapat melalui pagar tersebut.
Perbincangan masih lagi dilakukan dan kita mengharapkan pihak Universiti dan mahasiswa(terutamanya di IP) akan dapat bekerjasama. Terima kasih kepada pihak JAKMAS IP dan juga saudara Jian Ming(wakil MPP) dalam perkara ini.
Kepada rakan-rakan diminta untuk bersabar dan perkembangan terbaru akan kami sebarkan "as soon as we get the news".
Wallahualam.
Mahasiswa Peneraju Keunggulan Ummah
Isu pagar "interblock" yang telah didirikan di IP mengundang seribu macam masalah apabila pihak mahasiswa/i dan JAKMAS tidak dibawa berbincang dahulu untuk mendapat maklumbalas.
Siasatan mendapati ianya arahan daripada penetua sebelum ini En.Bonaventure dan telah dilaksanakan oleh JPP. Walaubagaimanapun perbincangan dengan JPP(En.Farid) setakat ini positif dimana pengubahsuaian akan dilakukan iaitu satu laluan(pintu) akan dibina supaya pelajar dapat melalui pagar tersebut.
Perbincangan masih lagi dilakukan dan kita mengharapkan pihak Universiti dan mahasiswa(terutamanya di IP) akan dapat bekerjasama. Terima kasih kepada pihak JAKMAS IP dan juga saudara Jian Ming(wakil MPP) dalam perkara ini.
Kepada rakan-rakan diminta untuk bersabar dan perkembangan terbaru akan kami sebarkan "as soon as we get the news".
Wallahualam.
Mahasiswa Peneraju Keunggulan Ummah
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