End of the Year

I was only told today that Indonesia has officially launched the Visit Indonesia Year 2008.
Jero Wacik, Indonesia’s Tourism Minister made the declaration on Wednesday night.
I had to find out through a friend of mine, and The Jakarta Post to confirm it.
I was at the Airport today, I saw nothing that indicated the official launching. [...]

Abuse on Bangladesh

It seems like the ‘Indons’ are not the only targets for abuse in Malaysia.Bangladesh workers (Malaysians call them ‘Bangla’ ;) receive the same treatment.
Someone should really initiate a Migrant Workers Association in Malaysia, protecting the rights of these workers.
Click on the link to read the full story.

clipped from www.channelnewsasia.com

Bangladesh workers claim abuse in Malaysia
Posted: 25 December [...]

Jingles!

Though I don’t believe in any religions, I do believe in Peace.May the love overpower our differences.
Merry Christmas to you all.

clipped from www.thejakartapost.com

HELPING SANTA: A child wearing a Santa suit in Sidoarjo, East
Java, practices gift-giving. The flowers — symbolizing peace –
were offered to passersby as part of a kindergarten activity. (JP/Indra Harsaputra)