New Malaysia

This report "No Royal Interference In Johor, New MB Says" https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/424522 made the little pig cry.  

Whether it's tears of joy or tears of utter frustration, only the little pig knows.

I know some people gave their votes to PH, that got Umno thrown out because the latter failed to constrict interference in the running of the state which caused rakyat interest to be sidelined, but now if it is going to be business as usual ... hmm ... 

But then, this mammoth project is going to put Johor and Malaysia on the world map, like no other project can.  It is creating jobs and business opportunities for locals, and generating income for the state when foreigners come here to retire or for their kids' education.

What's so bad about that?

During Chinese New Year there was not a single picture or replica of a Dog in the development, as the Chinese community celebrate the Year of the Dog.  The Chinese went out of their way to show the locals they have so much respect for us.  Based on that, I am sure they will toe the line in other things.

However, Chinese girls do wear micro mini skirts and some of their boys drive fast cars when intoxicated.  They're pretty hardworking too, and they have cash to spare.

Welcome to the new world.  Better Chinese than any other.

Confusing Headlines

There are numerous anti-FC diehards out there.  I don't understand why.  Is it because it is the biggest development project in Johor?  It is therefore not unusual for it to attract unfavourable views, as all mega projects attract some sort of mixed opinions.

When friends come to visit, I always bring them to this development because I am so proud of this place.  Where else in Johor can you find an attraction that is more alluring and unique than this gem?

The reports below make me want to speak up for the man-made paradise because the headlines are contradictory and can lead to confusion --- locals as well as foreign investors.  More importantly the latter as locals can't really afford it, but locals benefit too in various ways.

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/05/11/muhyiddin-says-any-review-of-johor-mega-projects-up-to-state-government/

http://m.utusan.com.my/berita/politik/kerajaan-negeri-baharu-akan-tentukan-forest-city-1.670858

https://komunitijohor.wordpress.com/2018/05/11/projek-forest-city-akan-dikaji-semula/

The newly sworn in Johor MB, if I understand correctly, did not say the project will be reviewed.  He said it will only be reviewed when there is a need to.  There is a big difference here.

"Only when there is a need to" and "will be reviewed" are definitely contradictory.  

Frankly, I don't see any need to.  If every time there is a change of government, and terms have to be reviewed, this will scare away investors.  

We should give investors the assurance that it is ok for them to park their money in this safe haven.

Disgruntled Employee

I wish there are more people who want to skip to work than those who want to skip work.

It's sad when one works in a "meaningless and unfulfilling" job. Looking forward only to weekends, and working solely for the paycheck.

When we feel oppressed, we will vent in our own creative way. Some take to drinking, some just smash bottles.

In some workplace, there are rude and mean-spirited individuals, the ones who give contradictory commands. Yet these "elites" are revered as the crème de la crème of the organisation, either because they know some important people or they are good at claiming credit for other people's work.

The claiming credit part I don't care so much, but making derogatory remarks in a show of authority such as telling people to "use your brains" when the problem arose due to contradictory commands, that is utterly insane.

Yet I've been told that this is CORPORATE culture.  It is normal, and it is happening in other companies too.

When higher-ups shower these "elites" with accolades, awards and promotions, and ignore those who really give their heart and soul to their work, the company has a toxic culture.

Some leaders don't even want to guide their own team members, and only want to find faults.  They fail to realise that when a team member fails, the leader and entire team don't look good either.  Some superiors lash out at their subordinates, even during public events just because they can, not realising that their outburst only reflects their stupidity and low class mentality more than anything else.

You may have worked in such an environment, or are currently working in one. Bet you can't wait to jump ship or pray for the situation to change.

A toxic culture churns out disgruntled employees and this defeats the purpose of companies organising CSR (corporate social responsibility) programmes for the sake of creating good branding and publicity when you can't even treat your own employees right.   

But I believe one can learn from a dysfunctional organisation.  Some of the leaders have their flaws but there are things you can learn from them too. You can also learn the things not to do, and when the time comes to jump ship, you can come out of this nuthouse, hopefully, A BETTER PERSON.

note: Better person not bitter person, ok?  Cheers!