To be Fair

The Two sides of a coin

This morning I saw on BCC news that Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak bestowed `Pingat Jasa Malaysia' (PJM) to British soldiers who served in Malaya and Borneo during the 60s helping to fight the communists. The award ceremony was held in London and attended by the now silver-haired veterans who apparently are still able to speak a few words of Bahasa, though some of them pronounced pingat as "pin-gut". They even have a club. Satay was served at the banquet. Peeping through the eyes of the cameraman I was disappointed to note that pink air bandung was not offered in the beverage menu.

Pleased that we recognized the contribution of foreign soldiers, I typed an sms to both parents to share the news with them.

Me: "Is nice to hear that Malaysian government is giving “pingat” ( medals ) to ex British Veterans who helped fought the communist during the Malayan days"

And here are the response from my Mom who was in her office and Dad who was at home at the time of the sms.

Dad: "Cos the terror dictator [is appreciating the veterans for being] anti Chinese was topped "

Mom: "Even better is Pak Lah announced last night the withdrawal of book published by a local university that misrepresent racial relationship and is seriously biased against Chinese and DAP. Wise of him."

Well, one sms, two different responses. One pessimist and the other optimist. Says who that couple must think alike. Yes, these are my dearest parents.

posted by Vegie @ 9:39 PM