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Don’t be misled by the title. Tolerance has served us well, but whether Malaysians realise it or not, the world has changed. It’s pointless to lecture on globalisation, but at the same time maintain the status quo of tolerance. It’s time for a change; and its name is embracement.

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I don’t know what the heck is wrong with el-Suan; being so emo for something that is absolutely necessary (please note that this stupid NST link can die anytime) in this age and time.

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Malaysia has been kicked out of the Asian Cup after being thrashed 5-1 by China and then mauled in a 5-0 defeat to Uzbekistan. I foresee a similar outcome for tonights match against Iran.

I still remember the time when Malaysian football was in a much better shape in the 80s. Of course we didn’t make it to the World Cup even then, but nevertheless Malaysia was a force to be reckoned with in ASEAN and Asia in general. But even during those times, our World Cup qualifying dreams are often shattered by South Korea; one of the most consistent World Cup qualifiers in Asia.

But now football is a national shame. It’s also more shameful that the person at the top of the FAM, Sultan Ahmad Shah, refuses to step down and let more qualified professionals take charge of the Association. Why? Because apparently he thinks that resigning now would be a cowardly move.

He had 23 years at the helm and during that time Malaysia’s football woes continue to become worse. Everything else had been changed; players, coaches (both foreign and local coaches had been given the opportunity), lower peons in the FAM, and so on. The only thing that didn’t change is the person at the top.

And somehow setting up an inquiry to find out reasons for the national team’s abysmal performance is going to help them? How? I think Sultan Ahmad Shah only needs to look in a mirror to see one of the major reasons why Malaysian football is in the dumps.

We need a proven, seasoned, and experienced professional to lead the FAM. Getting someone who had actually played football profesionally would be helpful. Is this too much to ask?

Alan Johnston; who was kidnapped almost four months ago, has been released by his captors:

He was received by Ismail Haniya, a Hamas leader in Gaza. The group had vowed to spare no effort to free him.

Rallies worldwide had called for Mr Johnston’s release. An online petition was signed by some 200,000 people.

The BBC reporter was handed over to officials of the Hamas administration in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

I’m extremely happy with this turn of events. Let’s hope that Mr. Johnston will continue to provide us with insightful journalism. However, I’m just grateful to see him returning to his family.

I don’t write about politics; especially Malaysian politics. Why? Because only idiots will get in politics; especially Malaysian politics. Yes, it’s true. Don’t believe me? Check out this video of a Malaysian parliament session.

Since the session is in Bahasa Malaysia; let me translate it for those who don’t understand it:

Politician A: The report is stupid. Just like you.
Politician B: No! You are the stupid one. How can you use the word stupid in Parliament!
Politician A: Because you are stupid!
Politician B: You are stupid!
Politician A: No. You are!
Politician B: Hey stupid! Stop calling me stupid, stupid!
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Are we Malaysians doomed? Are these so-called civil servants who’d just gotten a pay rise? God save us all.

Ahh, by the way… all you politicians are stupid; Just in case you didn’t notice.