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Philosophically Speaking

“Lawyer semua penipu.” “Budak MSU semua bodoh.” “Janda semua kaki goda.” “Perempuan selalu nak betul.” “Anak nombor dua asyik rebel.” Each time when I come across a data-oriented claim, I really have this urge to ask the type of statistical analysis employed in their ‘research’ for clarity. These data-oriented claims famously have been used on social media for they know what are the true reasons and I refuse to assume. One sure thing however, when they fail to provide the authenticity of their remarks, they will usually later make an ugly gloss about it and start to make the statements philosophical. This mode of reasoning discloses the typical prejudice which these fraudulents of all times can be recognized through this mode of valuation at the back of their easy logical procedure; A. I believe my belief. Even if it’s not true, I don’t care. B. This is almost true. Look at my explanation. Even if you don’t agree, I don’t care. C. I solemnly...

Something You Should Ponder If You Are Hiring

When I first started working, it was in 2013. To be specific, I started working in June. Just a month after the general election was held and cliché which, the incumbent right-wing Barisan Nasional won the term again against the opposition after such rumours that they could not make it. Hence, the cliché.  Economy in 2013 was moderately convincing. With its constant conducive business environment, the resilient macroeconomic made it justly conclusive for youths to apply for jobs. Malaysia in 2013 was well connected with the world class infrastructure comprising (and promising) excellent transport connectivity. Among the significances, the affordable costs of living did not cause serious anxiety to this one employee with RM2,300 monthly remuneration.  2013 was when the GST not yet implemented. Corruption was on-going like its usual business but the conundrum was not complicated like how it is escalated on our local and international medias today. Our political ...