Human Body is the Best Chemical Plant

Brain is the best Controlling system

PID Controller

Lung is the best membrane

Membrane

Heart is the best pump

Gear-Oil Pump

Stomach is the best reactor

Plug-flow Reactor

Nerve is best sensor

D40 Sensor

Muscle is the best actuator

Electric Actuator

Intestine is the best sedimenter

Sedimenter

Blood vessel is the best pipe

Stainless Pipe

Kidney is the best heat exchanger

Plate Heat Exchanger

Indeed, human body is the best and most complex chemical plant!

"This day shall We save thee in the body, that thou mayest be a sign to those who come after thee! but verily, many among mankind are heedless of Our Signs!" (Yunus: 92)

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Muslim's Dream of Ideal State

In 360 CE, Plato started talking about the ideal socio-political state which he called the ‘Republic’, and over the centuries people have tried to find or establish this perfect society without success. Although most people never realized it, this ideal society really existed; it was there in the social system built by Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. in Madinah, a system that operated according to Allah’s guidance and Islamic teachings. This righteous system survived after the death of Rasulullah and throughout the period of influence of his four wise and rightly-guided followers as Caliphs (Khulafa’ Ar-Rashidin): Abu Bakar RA, Umar Al-Khattab RA, Uthman RA and Ali RA.

When Abu Bakar was Caliph, he appointed Umar Al-Khattab as a judge. As reported by Western orientalist, months used to pass by with no one coming to Umar with any complaint. Finally, Umar came to the Caliph – according to our present days terms – present his resignation, saying “I have nothing to do. You hired me as a judge over people who knew their duties and accomplished them and who knew their rights and didn’t transgress them.”

How would you feel if you lived in such a society? You wake up every morning knowing that justice prevails, love and care surround you and mercy is your society’s main slogan. Have you ever dreamed that our brothers in Palestine, Xinjiang, Chechnya and so on live in safety without worrying of being shot or stabbed from nowhere? Currently, anywhere around the world, it is always the Muslims are the victims. I can’t imagine how a Muslim can sleep unheeding on his comfortable bed while violent oppression taking place worldwide.

The path is still too far yet not impossible. Just a simple thought from me. By the way, Happy Eid Mubarak! Kullu 'aam wa antum bil khoir. Maaf zahir dan batin.

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Award: Awesome Blog Buddy

Saya tak biasa main tagging ni. Disebabkan telah banyak kali ditag dan tak mahu mengecewakan sahabat-sahabat, saya cuba menjawab tag ini.

1. 5 fakta menarik tentang pemberi tag:
• Wan Mustapai nama diberi… sebut betul3.. hehe
• Peramah dan sempoi
• Schoolmate kat MRSM PC dan sekarang bersama di UTP tapi bukan satu course.
• Seorang yang sangat busy sejak dari zaman sekolah lagi
• Calon MPP 09/10.. haha.. (promote2)

2. 10 fakta/hobi diri sendiri:
• Sangat obsess dengan buku. Pandai berjimat tetapi tidak untuk buku.
• Sangat serius, kritikal dan berterus-terang namun masih ada pertimbangan.
• Tak suka orang yang tidak menepati janji/masa.
• Susah nak senyum tapi hakikatnya itu hanya di hadapan perempuan… haha
• Suka warna hijau dedaunan.. hehe.. sangat mendamaikan
• Kurang bercakap, banyak bekerja.. that’s my style.
• Ada 2 adik lelaki dan sorang adik perempuan.
• Anak sulung.
• Kadang-kadang jenis angin jugak sejak akhir-akhir ni.
• They said I’m over-altruistic.. well.. I dun really aware of it.

3. 8 Penerima tag seterusnya dengan ringkasan mengenai mereka:
• Faiq – adik saya. Seorang hafiz. Jangan terkejut blog pelajar tingkatan 2 ni lebih matang daripada anda.
• Hamzah – rumate saya. Blog dia jarang update sebab dia tersangat la sibuk.
• Nur Akmal – schoolmate kat MRSM PC dulu.
• Azirah – Schoolmate kat MRSM KL n MRSM PC dulu. Lama tak dengar kaba dia
• Nash – Coursemate kat UTP. Presiden MEDTECH.
• Hasmah Salleh – Schoolmate kat MRSM KL. Sekarang buat medic kat Mesir.
• Izati (Nieeyz) – Schoolmate kat MRSM PC dan juga jiranku… hehe
• Azura – Labmate untuk sem ni. Quite childish.. jangan marah.. haha


Asalnya nak tag lagi ramai.. tapi ramai pulak yang telah ditag.. tak perlulah berulang kali. Sekadar untuk mengurangkan ketegangan post-post yang agak serius sebelum ini. Terima kasih

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1Malaysia F1 team

I don’t know what to say on this matter. Just a few questions arise from my mind right now.

Are we really gonna be competitive or just put something filling up the grid?

Does it feasible while Malaysia is in the midst of economic crisis?

I can’t say I’m entirely surprised; it’s pretty typical of our government’s mentality. This is and has been the perennial problem with this country; we always want to look good, but with a glaring lack of substance beneath the surface.

Instead of pouring the millions into an F1 team, why not invest in improving Proton? They’ve been cash-strapped for the past couple years as their sales have taken a downturn due to stiff competition from the like of Perodua, Toyota, Kia, and others. Their quality isn’t worth much mention either. Would it be a lot better to enter a team into F1 as a credible car manufacturer first?

I don’t know how much money does it takes to build a strong F1 team. But for sure it’s going to exceed 12 digits value. Can you imagine how this money can benefit the poor, the old and a lot of patients in hospital who are just waiting for their death since they have no money to pay their medical bill? They say that we are short of money due to economic downturn. We need to increase the petrol and food price. We need to save money, can’t afford to waste more money and etc. Now, who’s wasting their money? Everybody knows why the team as credible as BMW-Sauber pulled out from the event.

However, I try to be optimistic that this project is going to spur young minds to engage in science and technology with more passion. I also hope that this project at least will shift the role model of teenagers from all those demoralised artistes to technocrat figures if not intellectual figures as what had been done by our angkasawan. Plus, from reliable source, UTM and UTP have been engaged into the team. Hopefully, after a successful run with Formula SAE, we can move forward to involve in F1 through this once-in-a-life-time chance. Let us make Tokai University in Japan as our role model. Their students managed to design a high performance engine due to their involvement in Le Mans Project. So, let’s build one to prove that this project is not a waste.

I believe as a country, this is not the right time to build the team. Malaysia does not desperately need this. All we need right now is a focus on our people and stable economy. All this projects are just going to benefit the rich. Do you think Malaysia is ready for its own F1 team? Have your say..

Source:

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/9/9934.html

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/9/16/nation/4725891&sec=nation

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UMNO Parti Islam?

Sudah berpuluh-puluh kali pemimpin UMNO melaungkan bahawa UMNO adalah parti Islam. Sejak dari zaman Tunku Rahman hinggalah ke zaman Pak Lah dengan Islam Hadhari yang sudah tidak pasti ke mana hala tujunya. Kali ini, YAB Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak pula melaungkan slogan yang sama. Atas dasar apa mereka mengatakan mereka parti Islam? Memetik kata-kata PM

“Dalam Islam, kemiskinan itu menghampiri kekufuran dan Umno sejak 53 tahun yang lepas berusaha membasmi kemiskinan di kalangan umat Islam dengan membuka tanah rancangan Felda dan adakah ini bukan tuntutan Islam?”

Adakah dengan membasmi kemiskinan dalam kalangan umat Islam merupakan dasar utama kepada perjuangan Islam? Pernah mereka tahu apakah konsep ‘Hizbullah (Parti Allah)’ yang disebutkan dalam Al-Quran? Mungkin terlalu dalam dan berat untuk dibedah konsep-konsep asas haraki ini. Di ruangan ini, biarlah saya membincangkan secara mudah persoalan ini.

Kita tidak perlu mempertikaikan kebaikan dan kebijaksanaan kerajaan dalam membentuk FELDA untuk membantu golongan miskin. Orang bukan Islam malah orang Yahudi pun membantu orang miskin. Kerajaan Israel, siap bagi tanah percuma yang dirampas daripada rakyat Palestin kepada orang Yahudi yang baru berpindah ke Israel dari Eropah. Justeru, apa yang nak dihairankan? Nak buat baik tak semestinya orang Islam. Malah, boleh jadi orang bukan Islam jauh lebih baik daripada orang Islam.

Mungkin ada sesetengah pihak yang mendakwa orang UMNO pun sembahyang 5 waktu jemaah di masjid, membaca Al-Quran dan berpuasa. Itu perkara asas yang tak perlu diperbahaskan. Orang yang berzina, minum arak mahupun berjudi juga boleh melakukan ibadah khas tersebut. Malah, ramai orientalis barat yang sah bukan Islam hafaz 30 juzu’ Al-Quran. Maka, apakah masalah sebenar yang berlaku? Nun di pedalaman FELDA, berapa ramai anak-anak muda terlibat dengan masalah sosial. Masalah rasuah yang kian menggugat kredibiliti kerajaan pemerintah sehingga ‘diiktiraf’ oleh AMNESTY International antara negara yang mempunyai indeks rasuah yang tinggi. ‘Kebocoran’ di sana sini. Itu perkara-perkara yang boleh dianggap furu’. Lalu bagaimana dengan perlembagaan Malaysia, isu murtad dan isu perundangan Islam? Di sini lah terletak isu dasarnya iaitu isu AKIDAH!

Firman Allah:
“Maka demi Tuhanmu (wahai Muhammad)! Mereka tidak disifatkan beriman sehingga mereka menjadikan engkau hakim dalam mana-mana perselisihan yang timbul di antara mereka, kemudian mereka pula tidak merasa di hati mereka sesuatu keberatan dari apa yang telah engkau hukumkan dan mereka menerima keputusan itu dengan sepenuhnya.” (An-Nisa’: 65)

Berapa banyak Majlis tadarus atau Tilawah Al-Quran yang diadakan jika dibandingkan dengan Konsert-konsert artis antarabangsa? Berapa banyak majlis ilmu yang diberi sokongan oleh kerajaan (itupun atas kepentingan politik) jika nak dibandingkan dengan pusat-pusat hiburan, judi dan arak yang diberi lesen untuk beroperasi? Bagaimana pula soal sistem pemerintahan Islam yang jelas ditolak oleh UMNO?

Firman Allah lagi
“…. dan tolong-menolonglah kamu dalam (mengerjakan) kebajikan dan takwa, dan jangan tolong-menolong dalam berbuat dosa dan pelanggaran. dan bertakwalah kamu kepada Allah, Sesungguhnya Allah amat berat siksa-Nya.” (Al-Maa’idah: 2)

Mantan PM, Tun Abdullah Badawi dengan jelas mengatakan bahawa Perlembagaan Malaysia lebih tinggi daripada Islam. Dato’ Jamaludin Jarjis dalam satu sidang parlimen ketika berbahas dengan Tuan Guru Haji Hadi menyatakan bahawa kita harus memisahkan soal pendidikan dengan Islam? 2 kenyataan daripada pemimpin ‘hebat’ ini sudah cukup untuk menjelaskan pendirian mereka yang menolak sebahagian Islam. Namun dalam Surah Al-Baqarah Allah menyatakan:

“Hai orang-orang yang beriman, masuklah kamu ke dalam Islam keseluruhan, dan janganlah kamu turut langkah-langkah syaitan. Sesungguhnya syaitan itu musuh yang nyata bagimu.” (Al-Baqarah: 208)

Formulanya mudah, Islam itu datang secara ‘pakej’. Tolak 1 bermakna tolak semua. Apatah lagi yang ditolak itu merupakan perkara-perkara Akidah.

“Sesungguhnya kami Telah menurunkan Kitab Taurat di dalamnya (ada) petunjuk dan cahaya (yang menerangi), yang dengan Kitab itu diputuskan perkara orang-orang Yahudi oleh nabi-nabi yang menyerah diri kepada Allah, oleh orang-orang alim mereka dan pendeta-pendeta mereka, disebabkan mereka diperintahkan memelihara kitab-kitab Allah dan mereka menjadi saksi terhadapnya. Karena itu janganlah kamu takut kepada manusia, (tetapi) takutlah kepada-Ku. dan janganlah kamu menukar ayat-ayat-Ku dengan harga yang sedikit. barangsiapa yang tidak memutuskan menurut apa yang diturunkan Allah, Maka mereka itu adalah orang-orang yang kafir.” (Al-Maa’idah: 44)

Jelas di sini, persoalan parti yang memperjuangkan Islam atau tidak sememangnya tidak ditentukan oleh nama mahupun apa yang dilakukan tetapi ditentukan oleh dasarnya yang berlandaskan Al-Quran dan Sunnah. Justeru, tiada jalan lain untuk menjadi golongan ‘Nasrallah’ melainkan dengan memperjuangkan kalimah ‘La ila ha illa Allah’. Marilah kita sama-sama muhasabah diri dan berdoa memohon hidayah dan taufik dari Allah agar diberi petunjuk dan kekuatan untuk berubah ke arah kebenaran. InsyaAllah.

Sumber:

http://umno-online.com/?p=4221

http://www.harakahdaily.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21726&Itemid=90

http://cikgunurionline.wordpress.com/2008/03/04/ini-buktinyaumno-tolak-islam/

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Buat Muslimah Sejati

"Diantara tanda-tanda kekuasaan Allah ialah Dia menciptakan untukmu isteri-isteri dari jenismu sendiri, supaya kamu cenderung dan merasa tenteram kepadanya, dan dijadikan-Nya di antara kamu rasa kasih dan sayang. (Ar-Rum 21)

Bersabda Rasulullah SAW:
"Sebaik-baik perhiasan di dunia ini adalah wanita yang solehah."

Perempuan yang aku sayangi
Adalah pencinta agama Tuhannya
Yang mengalir rasa cinta.. takut dan harap
Terus menguasai perjalanan kehidupannya
Dari waktu ke waktu
Sehingga perjanjian antara jasad dan nyawanya berakhir

Perempuan yang aku rindui
Adalah yang di mata dan wajahnya
Terpancar sinar nur Ilahi
Lidahnya basah dengan zikrullah
Sentiasa muraqabah
Setiap waktu sibuk membaiki diri
Di sudut hati kecilnya sentiasa membesarkan Allah

Perempuan yang aku cintai
Yang menutup auratnya dari pandangan ajnabi
Kehormatan dirinya menjadi mahal nilainya
Mujahadatunnafsi adalah perjuangan yang mesti
Muhasabatunnafsi dilakukan selalu
Disanjung tinggi penduduk langit dan bumi

Perempuan yang aku dambai
Yang mendekatkan hatiku yang jauh dari Allah
Tika aku di sana dilamar duniawi
Hadirnya memperkasa Akhiratku
Sewaktu aku alpa dan leka
Lembut manjanya mentazkirah diri
Di kala aku disapa bahana
Belai kasihnya menginsafkan naluri

Perempuan yang aku kasihi
Yang bersyukur pada apa yang ada
Yang bersabar pada apa yang tiada
Cinta pada hidup yang sederhana
Demi kebahagiaan abadi di sana

Perempuan yang aku sukai
Menjadi dian pada dirinya sendiri
Yang menjadi pelita untuk putera-puteriku
Yang bakal dilahirkan
Untuk menyambung perjuanganku
Menegak kalimah Allah nan qudus
Mendaulat perjuangan suci Junjungan Mulia

Perempuan yang aku impi
Adalah wanita yang luhur haqiqi
Muslimah yang setia sejati
Mu'minah yang taat pada Ilahi

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Boost your Self-esteem!

Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H said “Do not fear be worthless: you say if people behave well, you behave too and if they misbehave, you do the same. Instead, if people behave well, you behave well too, and if they misbehave, do not act unjustly.” (Tirmidhi)

When we think of someone who has power, we imagine them to be dominant and controlling, but this is not true power. Our power lies deep within our souls. It is reflected in each action, movement and decision. It radiates love, compassion and understanding. It illuminates our surrounding and our world. Being powerful means overcoming our fears and self-doubts, exploring new challenges and fulfilling our duties and responsibilities.

Each of us is blessed with innumerable talents, faculties and potentials, the true challenge is to dig down into our souls to explore these faculties and make the most out of them. You cannot be happy unless you improve your sense of self-worth. That is always the first step to move further forward. By doing that, you unlock your potential and free your creative powers. Studies show that a strong belief in our own abilities significantly increases our satisfaction both at home and at work.

Do not discouraged by other people or try to copy them. Do not fear being different! Another of the Messenger’s wise sayings

“The strong believer is more loved by Allah than the weak one, and there is benefaction both.” (Muslim)

Now, to boost your self-esteem, try following these steps:

1. Believe in your self-worth and self-potential. Think about what your strong points are, write them down and keep the list where you can see to remind yourself. Work on improving and adding them. At the same time, keep your faith in your Creator. Always remind yourself that Allah is with you, that you certainly are on the right path and nothing can defeat you. Believe deep in your soul that your connection with Allah is the true source of your powers.

“… And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him. Verily, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Indeed Allah has set a measure for all things.” (At-Thalaq: 3)

2. Asses your limitations and work with them. Figure out how you perceive yourself, recognize your own personal limits and acknowledge your human limitations. We are all human and we all have our flaws. Do not be ashamed of yours. Instead, recognize them so that you can figure out how to deal with them.

3. Visualize your personal success. Imagine performing your tasks well. The better you imagine yourself, the bigger the boost you are giving to your confidence.


4. Work to achieve your visualized goal, and remember that your aptitude and performance are directly related to your levels of confidence. When things go wrong, do not get discouraged, perceive it as a challenge and keep trying. Focus on success and always maintain your positive image.

Hope it helps. Thank you and good luck!

Reference:

1. Healing Body and Soul, Amira Ayad.
2. Quran Saintifik, Dr. Danial Zainal Abidin

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Forgive and Forget

“And whosoever is patient and forgives, indeed that is of the steadfast heart of things.” (Asy-Syura: 43)

When we are hurt, insulted or faced with injustice, we have 2 options to deal with our feelings: either to forgive and forget or to hate, harbor grudge and rancor and live to seek revenge. Both choices are hard, but their results are completely opposite. Hatred, bitterness and hostility intoxicate your body. They throw you into frustration, weaken your system and make your nerves tense. It will yield nothing but pain. On the other hand, forgiveness transcends the soul and frees you from your destructive negative energy. Forgiveness heals you not only emotionally but also physically and mentally. Is it not worth it to get rid of the burden of anger, hatred and resentment, to be able to restore your position in social life, giving and receiving support?

Lots of people refuse to forgive, thinking it a sign of weakness; they think that by forgiving they are surrendering to their offenders. On the contrary, by forgiving you cease to be the victim of hatred and anger and you triumph over your own evil. Now comes the most important question:

HOW TO FORGIVE?

It is a challenging task requiring a fight against our own selves, it is considered by Islam as a sacred type of Jihad. Prophet Muhammad S.A.W said

“A mujahid is one who engages in jihad against his own self in obeying Allah.” (Baihaqi)

Therefore, I would like to share a few helpful tips:

1. Allow yourself enough time to heal, let yourself fully express your feelings; do not just deny the pain and turn your back on it, expecting it to disappear on its own.

2. Perform regular breathing exercises: the easiest one is simply to observe your breathing. Do not try to control it or force it, just watch it and relax.

3. Practice thinking that this life is just a transient path and those little events make up the bridge on which we can cross to the next world. So, take what is absolutely necessary for you to cross it and leave what is not.

4. Honour the Divine Wisdom behind every event. Live in harmony with Allah’s will, rather than fighting it.

5. Keep your mind engaged with more important things. Think about Allah’s Oneness, Justice and Mercy, about the rewards of conquering your anger and forgiving the offender\

“Whoever forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from Allah.” (Asy-Syura: 40)

6. Fear the punishment of Allah upon those whose hearts are filled with with anger, hatred and resentment.

7. Consider each event a lesson and every person a teacher, regardless of how you choose to judge their actions, it is useless to hate or blame them for the situation you are in.

8. Hatred is a heavy burden to carry, it does not benefit you or harm your offender in any way. It is a blinding sentiment that can eventually take full control of all your thoughts and actions.

9. Look for the good in everyone. Each person has to have a good side, we are human after all.

10. Know that Allah does not love anger, hatred or revenge.

11. Fill your heart with love and spread it all around you to extinguish the fire of rancor and anger.

Reference:

Healing Body and Soul, Amira Ayad

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Memoir of Convofair 2009

"O ye who believe! Fear Allah, and let every soul look to what (provision) He has sent forth for the morrow. Yea, fear Allah. for Allah is well-acquainted with (all) that ye do. " (Al-Hasyr: 18)

Assalamualaikum,

Again I neglect this blog for such a long time. I'm really sorry for that. It can't be helped since I have a lot of things of higher priority to be done. Now that I've finished my task which is the Executive Comittee of Convofair 2009, I think I'll have more time to do what I like.

Just want to share my experience during my involvement in Convofair, so-called the biggest event in UTP. I would say that it's just a repetition of my previous Convofair and TEC except that it comes with a lot of different challenges. This time around, we need to face economic downturn, H1N1 fear, thunderstorm and so on. Mind you that we almost cancel the multi-thousands Convofair and Convocation due to H1N1 scare. Thanks to PETRONAS CEO, Tan Sri Hassan for allowing us to proceed as planned. You don't know how huge the effect of cancelling or postponing the Convofair and Convocation to UTP.

It became tougher for me and my comittee that I was caught of having fever 3 days before the event. The doctor asked me to be quarantined since my body temperature was high complete with flu and cough. Thinking that all my effort before will go to waste if I am quarantined, I try to persuade him not to quarantine me in the boring Duyung. Alhamdulillah (if I can say it? Since I've been cruel to myself.. haha), the doctor was being lenient to me that I only get the order to be under Self-Isolation (which I breached on the next day.. haha). I passed most of the task to my assistant (poor her.. hehe). Starting on that day, I miss a lot of things about my task due to my sickness. I did went to the Committee briefing just to observe what my assistant do actually since I'm not fully recovered yet. But, I end up being the one who's giving the briefing to the whole committee (I worn the mask mind you.. haha). To be honest, I'm so worry about what's going to happen during the officiating ceremony since even at the beginning we already have a lot of problems. But, what can I do? I can just hope and give guidance from nowhere.

A day before Convofair, I really had a tough time. Due to a simple mistake, I need to rush here and there to settle all the problems caused by it while I'm still not fully fit. After maghrib, I just collapse with my head felt like spinning. Only 2 hours later, I can barely stand and perform Isyak prayers. I try to get the info from my friends of what's happening at Convo Square. I just feel something not right about it. So, I went there with my head still feel like spinning. My guess is right. Yet, what can I do? I feel so bad that I can't contribute something when people really need me. I try to give a hand anyway.

Then, the most-awaiting day comes. I feel barely healthy that morning. However, I still lost my appetite. So, I just take 2 currypuff and sky juice for my breakfast. I try to get update from my committee about the progress and try to run a rehearsal. However, I still limit my movement. It's already last minute. What can you expect? I don't know the whole thing as what I'm supposed to. The officiating ceremony that night was one of the horrified moments in my life. I forgot to eat medicine for 2 days already with no appetite at all. Plus, I don't take any food since the breakfast except a few glasses of water. Consequently, after the officiating ceremony, I just lost my balance and my head spinning. During the post-mortem, I don't know what they were talking about. When it's my turn to talk, I talked like rubbish. I want to apologise to my committee for saying anything unnecessary. I really lost control that night.

Fortunately, the next two days run very smoothly that I regain my health and fitness. Quite funny that I act like a head of bodyguard for Amy Search and Aizat AF. haha... My task forced me to be alert of any threat to the security of the performing artistes. Unfortunately, I didn't have even a single chance to take a snap with them eventhough I was always being very close to them throughout the event. This is the most valuable experience for me that not many of us will get, which is being the security guard for artistes.... haha.. However, the most valuable lesson here is TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH! huhuh

Thank you for reading.

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Segalanya Kerana Babi

“Sesungguhnya Allah hanya mengharamkan atasmu (memakan) bangkai, darah, daging babi dan apa yang disembelih dengan menyebut nama selain Allah; tetapi barangsiapa yang terpaksa memakannya dengan tidak menganiaya dan tidak pula melampaui batas, maka sesungguhnya Allah Maha Pengampun lagi Maha Penyayang.” (An-Nahl: 115)

Akhirnya setelah hampir 4 bulan penyakit Influenza A dikesan, UTP terpaksa ditutup berkuatkuasa pada pukul 3 petang 31/7/2009 walaupun tiada satu warga UTP pun disahkan positif menghidap penyakit tersebut setakat ini. Walau bagaimanapun hampir 100 orang pelajar terpaksa dikuarantin akibat mengalami simptom Influenza-like Ilnesses (ILI). Setakat hari ini 1 Ogos 2009 di Malaysia, 1390 kes dilaporkan, 1362 pesakit sudah sembuh. Hanya 17 pesakit masih dirawat di hospital termasuk 8 di ICU dan 11 yang lain menerima rawatan di rumah.

Sememangnya segala apa yang ada pada babi menyusahkan hidup manusia sejagat. Sedangkan harimau atau singa perlu mengaum untuk menakutkan manusia. Namun, babi hanya perlu bersin dan seluruh dunia pasti panik. Pelbagai bahana yang dibawa babi bermula dengan Japanese Echepalitis (JE), Nipah Virus, Selesema Burung (H5N1) dan tidak lama setelah kes Selesema Burung reda, terkini datang pula Selesema Babi. Ironiknya, babi juga dikaitkan dengan kecomelan di negara-negara Eropah. Namun, bagi orang Melayu di Malaysia, menyebut perkataan ‘Babi’ itu sudah menimbulkan kengiluan dan kemualan yang amat sangat. Sememangnya banyak kajian telah membuktikan bahawa babi adalah vendor virus yang paling ‘canggih’ kerana mampu mengubah strain virus dengan pantas. Najisnya juga paling sukar untuk terbiodegradasi secara semulajadi menyebabkan pencemaran kepada air dan tanah.

Jadi, babi sangat menyusahkan kami pelajar UTP. Kenapa? Disebabkan babi, UTP terpaksa ditutup secara mendadak dan kami terkial-kial mencari tiket bas untuk pulang. Tambah menyusahkan ialah tiket ke pantai timur iaitu Kelantan dan Terengganu sudah habis untuk 2 hari iaitu 31/7 dan 1/8. Lalu, ramai yang terpaksa mempertimbangkan alternatif pergi ke KL dahulu sebelum membeli tiket bas pulang ke negeri masing-masing walaupun alternatif tersebut sangat berisiko tinggi.

Silap Naik Bas

Kisah saya dan beberapa orang rakan mungkin lebih menarik. Saya dan Muhammad terpaksa menghadiri mesyuarat tergempar Pesta Konvo pada pukul 8 pagi. Program yang menelan belanja beratus-ratus ribu ringgit ini mungkin mengalami risiko ditangguhkan akibat cuti yang mendadak ini. Hal tersebut akan menyebabkan defisit yang tinggi bagi sekretariat. Mesyuarat luar biasa yang memakan masa hampir 4 jam tersebut telah memutuskan beberapa alternatif baru untuk memastikan kelangsungan Pesta Konvo 2009. Walau bagaimanapun, keputusan masih tertakluk kepada pihak Rektor UTP. Jadi, ingin dijelaskan kepada sahabat-sahabat yang tertanya-tanya, bahawa Pesta Konvo tetap akan berjalan seperti biasa termasuk acara-acara yang telah dirancang sebelum ini (kecuali perubahan tarikh bagi Futsal Fever) melainkan ada notis rasmi daripada pihak atasan/Sekretariat Pesta Konvo yang menyatakan sebaliknya.

Selepas mesyuarat tersebut, kami terpaksa berkejar-kejar ke sana ke mari untuk menyelesaikan beberapa masalah yang timbul. Justeru, langsung tidak mempunyai masa untuk mencari tiket bas sama ada yang ditempah khas atau yang dibeli di luar. Saya hanya pulang ke bilik pukul 6.15 petang dengan perut yang kosong kerana langsung tidak makan nasi daripada pagi. Amat meletihkan. Terbaring di bilik Muhamad kerana langsung tak bermaya. Baharudin pun ada. Kami masih berada dalam kebimbangan kerana sekiranya kami tidak keluar daripada UTP sebelum 12 tengahari 1/8, kami pun akan dikuarantin. Terbayang dalam minda filem Resident Evil sewaktu penduduk Racoon City terpaksa dikuarantin akibat jangkitan virus walaupun sebenarnya ia tidaklah seteruk itu.. haha

Tepat pukul 6.20 petang, Baha menerima panggilan daripada seorang senior yang menyatakan bahawa masih ada 5 tempat kosong untuk sebuah bas yang disewa khas. Saya, Muhamad dan Baha terus berkejar ke V2 dengan hanya berbekalkan beberapa teguk air mineral untuk menjana tenaga. Sebaik sampai di pintu bas, terus saya membayar tambang tanpa menyedari bahawa bas itu sebenarnya menghala ke Kuala Terengganu. Langsung tertidur sebaik sahaja mengambil tempat di bahagian hadapan. Berhenti sebentar di RnR Sungai Perak untuk solat dan makan malam. Akhirnya perut terisi juga walaupun makanan di situ agak mahal.

Sambung tidur lagi. Sebaik sahaja sedar, bas sudah berada di Machang. Mula rasa tidak sedap hati kerana tidak pernah bas dari Perak ke Kota Bharu melalui Machang. Lalu, saya mesej Muhamad tapi dia lambat balas. Saya tanya abang kat sebelah saya memandangkan dia ketua rombongan. Dia memaklumkan kepada saya bahawa bas itu menghala ke Kuala Terengganu dan tidak akan memasuki bandar Machang mahupun Pasir Putih. Dia mencadangkan supaya saya hanya turun di tepi jalan. But it’s not feasible since it’s going to take 30 minutes from Pasir Puteh to Kota Bharu. Is it good for us to call our parents early in the morning just to fetch us up 30 minutes away from our home?

Jadi, kami mengambil keputusan untuk turun bersama pelajar dari Jerteh berhampiran Masjid Jerteh. Melihat senibina masjid tersebut yang indah dan cukup besar membuat kami termenung sejenak mengimbas kembali sirah. Masjid Dzar yang dibina oleh golongan munafik pernah dibakar oleh para sahabat atas tujuan pembinaannya yang sudah tersasar jauh daripada dasar ketaqwaan kepada Allah. Jelas di sini, bina masjid tak semestinya Islamik, yang penting atas dasar apa masjid itu dibina. Kalau untuk menang pilihanraya, rakyat Malaysia tidak buta.

Lebih kurang pukul 3.45 pagi, bas menuju ke Kota Bharu dari Kuantan berhenti menurunkan penumpang, kami menumpang bas tersebut untuk pulang. Alhamdulillah, selamat sampai di rumah pada pukul 5 pagi. Hari yang penuh dengan dugaan dan cabaran. Segalanya kerana babi.

Kenyataan rasmi cuti H1N1 UTP di sini

P/S: Geli hati bila orang bandingkan Yasmin Ahmad dan Majid Majdi... owh tidak..

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