Merry Xmas and a Happy 2012 : We say it with songs
December 24, 2011
Merry Xmas and a Happy 2012 : We say it with songs
Dr Kamsiah and I wish our Christian friends and holiday makers around the world a Merry Christmas and a great 2012. May there peace and goodwill among people of all nations in 2012.
We also send our sincere greetings to all fellow Malaysians.To those who are returning to their hometowns, please drive carefully. Let us forget our differences, and be positive and upbeat about the Year of the Dragon.
2012 is an important year for our country with General Elections No.13 looming. Political temperatures may rise as both sides of our political divide try to win our votes. But let us remember that for the stability and security, we must not let our emotions run riot. We must look at issues raised by those who seek to represent us in the next Parliament in a balanced and mature manner and then decide what is best for our country.
Our politics are by nature adversarial, but that is what our democracy–imperfect as it is– is about. It is a battle of ideas, programmes, and personalities. We are now a mature society and can decide what is best in our collective interest. May God Bless our country with peace and harmony. At the same time, while seek God’s Blessings, we must work hard to ensure that we remain united as One People and One Nation.
Let the party begin. After all, it is the eve of Christmas. May the songs we play for you bring back fond memories and good cheer for this festive season.–Dr. Kamsiah and Din Merican
Michael Buble
Mariah Carey
Joni James
Brenda Lee
Bobby Helms
Dean Martin
Nat Cole
Wham
All this lembu talk that our Dato has allowed to jam the space here has exhausted me to the point that I’m now considering on taking the trip home to celebrate the holidays on kereta lembu. Maybe make a pit stop at Batang Berjuntai to get some milk.
Mr Bean - December 24, 2011 at 8:53 am
Mr Bean - December 24, 2011 at 8:56 am
Kereta lembu, ditarek oleh lembu Perkasa. Satu nama Brahim dan lagi satu namanya Hasan , keduaduanya anak Ali
Kereta kembu
Wah Bean very fitting song for the holidays except cannot go to Mandi Safar
semper fi - December 24, 2011 at 10:27 am
Go ask Helen Vellu. Orang Melaka semua tahu Mandi safar di Tanjong Keling.
semper fi - December 24, 2011 at 11:25 am
All drinks are on the house. A screw driver for Pak Semper. Milk for Democrat.
Mr Bean - December 24, 2011 at 11:31 am
JAKIM closed my watering hole http://www.wateringole.blogspot.com
Mr Bean - December 24, 2011 at 11:34 am
I need a partner to open a Milk Bar. You game Semper??
Mr Bean - December 24, 2011 at 11:39 am
There was a Milk Bar along Jalan Langgar in Aloq Setar in the ’60s where we would go for our ice cream. Dato had his first date there. We would sit for hours listening to music of the time from the juke box for 10 cents a song.
Mr Bean - December 24, 2011 at 11:44 am
Rauf - December 24, 2011 at 11:47 am
Aiyaa … no more lembu jokes please. I need somebody to help me make it through the night.
scarlet.pimpernel - December 24, 2011 at 11:56 am
Lembu-lembu Ibrahim Ali coming down to Putrajaya.
Rauf - December 24, 2011 at 11:56 am
Merry Chistmas & a very Happy New Year, let’s all join in the Christmas Carol – all Malaysians to do that in Good ‘spirit” and let’s all enjoy….Cheers for the Beers !
Abnizar - December 24, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Bacardi & Coke anybody?
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Mongkut Bean, how rum and coke. Stay sober on Xmas eve. –Din Merican
Mr Bean - December 24, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Rauf - December 24, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Mr. Bean , this is a tragic love story :
Democrat - December 24, 2011 at 2:22 pm
In the name of Love and Devotion, Seasons Greetings.
To Dato, Dr Kam, Bean, Semper, Isa M, Kat, Didi, Abnizar, looes, AiTze, the sams (all of you), Rauf and all friends in this blog:
C.L. Familaris - December 24, 2011 at 2:25 pm
O yes CLF,
For all our ‘heated’ arguements herein in this Dato Din’s blog, we will still embrace one another in the true ‘spirit’ of comradeship of being Malaysians.
Cheers….i am not for the bacardi, but the Rum…you bet !
Abnizar - December 24, 2011 at 3:09 pm
There is a report a lady in Los Angeles is celebrating Christmas whilst showing the Koranic versus of how important Jesus is to us the moslems, verse by verse. How in high esteem and honour is Mariam(Mary) and Jesus (pbuh)is to us . It is time we learnt/remind ourselves of this again.
This is our connection to our Christian brothers & sisters, our high regard and the high esteem Jesus (pbuh) and Mariam (Mary) is held in our Koran.
How important and out of love and mercy Jesus (pbuh) was sent to this world as were all the chosen ones of God.
I wish Dato’, Datin and everyone here and every where a Merry and peaceful Christmas and a Happy & Joyful New year.
Kathy - December 24, 2011 at 3:17 pm
That’s a beautifull one Kathy….Wonderfull !
Btw, have been missing Frank of late….where is he hiding….or sulking away for what ? Yeh… we do miss him end of the year, don;t we ?
Abnizar - December 24, 2011 at 3:26 pm
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all Christians and A HAPPY & SAFE Holiday to others! God Bless us all in the coming months & years ahead!
HurricaneMax - December 24, 2011 at 3:37 pm
Merry X-mas everyone
danildaud - December 24, 2011 at 4:13 pm
The Season’s Greetings to every one of the friends with whom we have exchanged views during the year. And, of course, to our host for making it possible.
May the New Year bring continuing good health and happiness to all of you.
Isa Manteqi - December 24, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Seasons Greetings & A Happy New Year to One and All!
Lets pray that 2012 will bring about positive changes to Malaysia and its citizens!
Si Rusa - December 24, 2011 at 6:27 pm
To whom it may concern :
Democrat - December 24, 2011 at 7:34 pm
Yes, Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New Year.
Thank you Din for providing me with a very enjoyable place to visit and discourse.
Semper believes that the reason why most of us here call ourselves Malaysians first is because we are old. Hmm, it makes me wonder what our average age could be?
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Ai Tze,
45 years and at any age one is never too old if one has an active mind , good health and a compassionate soul. For his warts and all, Tun Dr. Mahathir at 86 has a very active mind, even to be able to plead memory loss whenever it suited him–Din Merican
Ai Tze - December 24, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Average age, Al Tze? Well, it ranges between 40 to 75 years old…Just discount Kathy.
Tok Cik - December 24, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Never mind, Kathy. She’s still sucking. More milk please!
scarlet.pimpernel - December 24, 2011 at 10:11 pm
Let us pause for a minute and reflect on the many Santas (and the many presents he would have delivered and the families who could not afford presents without Santa) around the world who are out of job.
Me? Together with my favorite spirit, I will just have to drown my sorrow.
Mr Bean - December 24, 2011 at 10:25 pm
Yes, spirit. It makes for a spiritual Christmas and New Year ….. *hic*
Mr Bean - December 24, 2011 at 10:28 pm
I’m sorry fellas. But I cannot get over this song …. **sob* *sob* … pass me the Kleenex please.
Mr Bean - December 24, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Poor Kath, the eternal butt of sexual innuendoes from all corners in this male dominated blog. Not that you can’t give as much you get, mind.
You remind me of the girl in our nearly all-male crowd whom I once called our “geezer bird”.
Funny, instead of being offended, she thought it quite apt.
Ai Tze - December 24, 2011 at 10:41 pm
Sorry for being melancholy. This year has been a roller coaster.
Mr Bean - December 24, 2011 at 10:46 pm
Ai Tze,
Leave Kathy alone. She’s a big gal. She’s busy riding. She dumped the old retired race horse Sir Lancelot for a younger one.
scarlet.pimpernel - December 24, 2011 at 10:49 pm
She experienced an epiphany. You could say.
scarlet.pimpernel - December 24, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Love is not a game to play. You can’t just break my heart and walk away … *sob* …. *hic* …
Mr Bean - December 24, 2011 at 11:05 pm
I see you’ve been dipping into the egg nog real early Bean. No screwdriver for me, too early and too many sobriety checks.
semper fi - December 24, 2011 at 11:44 pm
Yes, Semper. I’ve been dipping but not into eggnog.
Mr Bean - December 25, 2011 at 1:11 am
Tok Cik is the real dip stick.
Mr Bean - December 25, 2011 at 1:12 am
Mongkut Bean
You spiked the Hot Apple Cider? It’s good to keep you warm with all this cold weather. Hope Santa can find your place. You’ve been a good boy this year?
semper fi - December 25, 2011 at 3:44 am
Temperatures are fast plummeting where I am, Semper. Hovering around mid 30degrees right now. Don’t think we’ll have a white Christmas this year. Gotta keep the spirit flowing so as to keep warm. How’s the weather over at your side, Semper?
Mr Bean - December 25, 2011 at 4:00 am
Glorious weather for Christmas Day expected. High of mid 60′s today and tomorrow. Overnight lows mid 20′s with frost in the morning.
Can’t miss the spirit of Christmas, it’s everywhere in the air. Last shopping day before Christmas.
semper fi - December 25, 2011 at 4:42 am
Merry X’mas everyone. tis the season to be jolly, trallalalaalaalaaaaaaa
Kathy - December 25, 2011 at 8:02 am
It is a very quiet and subdued Christmas this year. None of the merry making that we hear in better times and in past years, Semper.
Mr Bean - December 25, 2011 at 9:48 pm