Saturday, September 29, 2007

It's autumn...


Yeah apparently i start to feel the chilly weather since one or two days ago instead of sizzling hot atmosphere. Such an indication that summer has gone, autumn has come.

So to all dudes in Japan, you can start to pack in all your summer-time fashion stuffs and take out your autumn collections.

Well, in Japan, when talking about autumn season or known as aki in Japanese(秋), koyou (紅葉)- a scenery of reddish maple's leave, kaki (柿)- persimmon fruit, and another kind of kaki (牡蠣)- oyster, are sacrosanct. Hmmm i can't wait for having good serve of oyster's dishes. Nyum nyummmmy~

So boys and girls, enjoy the season will ya..though 'gloomy' is something that autumn is naturally perceived as.

ベストレガルド、
秋が来たでえええ~あっという間、既に一年間も経過したよね。本間に早いだよな~時間って。まああ~後しばらく頑張ろう。そうだと言われてもとにかく俺は日本に住む事は大好きで~~す。ただ現在の状態を続いていけば詰まらないだよな。あれがほしい、これがほしい、それがほしい、みんなほしい。。でも今一番欲しいなのは。。愛だああああああ~~~~~~~~~~~~~。へへへへへうふふふふふふ。

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Sunday, September 23, 2007

Yasuo Fukuda is the new Japan Premier


The question of who's going to take the hot seat from Shinzo Abe as the next Japan Prime Minister has already been answered. Yasuo Fukuda, 71, a moderate lawmaker,is set for the throne after defeating conservative former Foreign Minister Taro Aso. Mr Fukuda won 330 of the 527 valid votes cast (63% of the ballot) against 197 for Mr Aso.

A member of the political elite, Mr Fukuda is the son of a prime minister from the 1970s and was former chief cabinet secretary (官房長官)- the top government spokesman - under Mr Abe's predecessor, Junichiro Koizumi. He was widely perceived as a strong supporter of Mr Koizumi during the latter's endeavour to call for a drastic reformation on certain government policies.

What amazed me most, is how Japanese uphold their democratic values and professionalism to ensure the best for the sake of nation. The seat is opened for anybody deemed to be eligible as a candidate and it's apparently no such thing as win without a contest.Both candidates had been given fair opportunity to run for the campaign and equal media coverage.They could appear in any channel and debate for their policies and views.This kind of phenomenon not only holds in the event like this premier electoral but also applies during the nation general election. All the leaders either from the ruling or opposition parties will have their right and freedom to voice out their concerns and views. I was a bit impressed when sometimes ago, i saw in Japanese TV, all the representatives of their respective political parties sat together around an oval table, face to face, debating for the sake of the country and its people.Mind you, there was nothing terrible went on, no defamation, no teasing, no stupid statement and absolutely there's no such thing as riot purported when unsatisfactory conjured. I wonder, is this can or when it can be applied in Malaysia where all the political parties being given a fair chance to play and run on the same field.

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Saturday, September 22, 2007

American Ramadan

Hey dude, why don't you check this video out.It's a documentary sort of about several muslims practice fasting in the month of Ramadhan at States.

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Friday, September 21, 2007

Malaysians grieve in this holy month

Can't you see how sweet and innocent she was? Those bloody bastard has destroyed the future of the nation.

I am appalled, tragic, and anxious. My heart pounded hard and fast as my unblinking eyes kept rolling down through the news bulletin.In the holy month of Ramadhan when we suppose to be exaggerating, the uninvited predicament turned up.

Only a barbaric son of a bitch and a totally fucked up psychosis beast will do such thing. It is so terrible. Even animal will never do such devilish act.I could not resist the question of " What if this happened to my family? What if it happened to one of my sweet nieces?" I am speechless.

Malaysians grieve on what has happened to a cute Nurin Jazlin Jazimin. She has gone, leaves us in such a tragic way.She has been abducted, tortured, molested and murdered in a way that even her true parents were at first adamant the child found was not their daughter. She was only 8 years old little girl, for the god sake ! Poor little Nurin.It's even more unbelievable that this tragedy occurred in the state of Malaysia which claiming to be a progressive and civilized Islamic nation.
Dear Nurin, may god place you among those in heaven. Justice for Nurin, and justice for all please!

Post-mortem results revealed that Nurin died after a brinjal and a cucumber were forced into her private parts, rupturing the intestines. She suffered bruises to the head and cuts on the lips, signs that she had been beaten. I could not imagine
which fucking moron has no conscience to do such bloody act to a helpless little girl.

The latest report says that Police now has established a special investigation team to help in resolving Nurin's murder case.
Images taken from the closed-circuit television cameras near where Nurin’s body was dumped, have been digitally enhanced and police are now looking for a couple in a silver Perodua Kenari.Sources disclosed that the woman captured on tape is a Malay in her 20s. The driver is also in his 20s. Footage showed a woman walking out of the entrance next to the book distribution company, where the bag with Nurin corpse in it was later found.Police are also looking into the possibility that the suspects are linked to two other sexual attacks of children in Kampung Baru recently.
I am afraid to say that Malaysia now is no more a safe country for kids. Sad, angry and sorry ...that sums up my feeling to what happened to you Dear Nurin.May those fucking bastard murderer brought forward for the justice. For me no other option than to be executed...sentence to death!! Go to the hell you Son of Bitch. And may the curse of Nurin wraths upon you till eternity.
No more playing with Kak Ngah from now on. Kak Ngah has gone leaves us in this disparity sick world.Nurin or also been called as Kak Ngah is the one in yellowish baju kurung. Al-Fatihah

Besto Regardo,
Why can't all the human beings live in this one world happily altogether.Why must there should be a sick bastard SoB MF transgressor among us? Huh..i really don't understand.

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Thursday, September 13, 2007

Selamat Berpuasa and Happy Ramadhan Al Mubarak

I would like to wish all Selamat Berpuasa and Happy Ramadhan. May god bestows us the strength to perform quality ibadah.

So what's everybody have for iftar.Me...oohhh so sad.

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Embattled Japan Premier Resigned


Shinzo Abe, the youngest prime minister in the history of Japan post World War Era has announced his resignation from the premier post yesterday afternoon.

I was appalled after hearing the shocking news from a friend of mine at office.Abe held the throne for less than a year.He had been criticized hardly following unveiled scandals one after one involving his cabinet ministries pertaining politics and money matters.But that is not the only possible reason that has been given for Mr Abe's decision.Some analysts talk about concerns over his health - and rumours that he has been under great "strain" were confirmed by the chief cabinet spokesman.

There are multi diverse comments on his decision but i must say that i am impressed and take off my hat for him.He has the gut to take the responsibility and this shows he's a man with high dignity.My full respect upon him.

Besto Regardo,

No wonder Japan can emerge as one of the most advance and richest country in the world in such a short period.The people's conscience, ethic and mentality reflects it all.

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Cara Jepun bina modal insan

Oleh: HAIDAR NAJIYAH IBRAHIM

Daerah Maizuru hampir sama dengan kawasan ‘kampung’ lain di Jepun. Dalam suasana pagi yang dingin, kawasan luar bandar seperti ini kerap berkabus, tetapi tenang dan harmonis. Maizuru hanyalah sebuah pekan kecil di pinggir laut sebelah utara Pulau Honshu. Ia jauh dari hiruk-pikuk kehidupan kota yang bising dan sibuk segalanya. Bandar besar terdekat dengannya ialah Osaka, kira-kira dua jam perjalanan bas, atau Kobe, kira-kira sejauh ke Osaka juga.

Dalam musim dingin, pada pukul 6 pagi sudah kelihatan matahari di ufuk timur. Pada pukul 8 pagi, matahari sudah tinggi di negeri matahari terbit ini. Inilah masanya, kelihatan suasana agak sibuk. Ketika ini berduyun-duyun di jalan, anak-anak kecil menuju ke destinasi masing-masing, iaitu sekolah. Namun, keadaannya tetap tenang, tidak berserabut dengan hiruk-pikuk dan deruan kereta di jalan-jalan. Anak- anak kecil dan murid-murid sekolah rendah boleh dikatakan hampir kesemuanya berjalan kaki ke tadika atau sekolah mereka.

Inilah kelainannya. Sejak dari umur tadika mereka berjalan kaki ke tempat belajar. Agak jauh. Malah ada yang berjalan hingga kira-kira setengah kilometer dari rumah masing-masing. Dengan itu, tidak berlaku kesibukan kenderaan di hadapan pintu sekolah mereka. Tidak ada deruman enjin motosikal di dalam kawasan sekolah. Keadaan sangat tenang dan harmonis.

Semasa pulang, keadaannya juga demikian. Murid-murid kecil ini pulang bersendirian, tanpa dijemput oleh ibu bapa mereka. Bagi yang berjauhan biasanya mereka kelihatan berjalan berkelompok.

Mengapakah orang Jepun membiarkan anak mereka berjalan sendirian pergi balik ke sekolah? Sikap ini mungkin sukar untuk kita padankan dengan keadaan kita di Malaysia. Jika difikirkan tentang kemampuan tiap keluarga, mereka jauh lebih mampu, kalau setakat hendak menghantar anak ke sekolah dengan kereta masing-masing.

Ini adalah suatu cara mendidik anak mereka, mungkin supaya mulai belajar berdikari. Bagi kita mungkin tidak terlalu mudah melaksanakannya, memandangkan keadaan keselamatan yang masih menghantui kita. Baik keselamatan yang bersifat jenayah mahupun keselamatan jalan raya. Kita boleh memuji mereka kerana telah berjaya menghasilkan situasi yang begitu selamat untuk rakyat mereka.

Pelajar peringkat sekolah menengah pula, kebanyakannya menunggang basikal ke sekolah. Mereka tidak menaiki motosikal seperti kita. Atau naik bas. Atau dihantar oleh ibu bapa. Mereka selesa menunggang basikal.

Suasana seperti ini sungguh berlainan dari suasana pagi di tempat kita. Cuaca mungkin membantu mereka mempunyai sikap seperti itu. Mengayuh basikal dalam keadaan yang dingin tidak terlalu memenatkan. Keadaan cuaca panas mungkin menjadi suatu penghalang utama kepada kita untuk menyuruh anak-anak mengayuh basikal ke sekolah. Namun, ada banyak sikap positif lain yang boleh kita pelajari.

Jepun tidak mengadakan pakaian seragam bagi murid sekolah rendah di seluruh negara. Mereka hanya mempunyai pakaian seragam bagi sekolah menengah masing-masing sahaja. Jadi, pakaian seragam bagi sesuatu sekolah tidak sama dengan sekolah lain. Itu bagi sekolah menengah. Bagi murid sekolah rendah, langsung tidak ada pakaian seragam yang khas. Mereka boleh memakai pakaian apa sahaja yang sopan. Baju, seluar dan kasut tidak perlu seragam.

Jadi, bagaimana kita hendak kenali anak-anak sekolah di luar kawasan sekolah? Mereka boleh dikenali kerana membawa beg sekolah yang sama. Jadi, yang seragam hanyalah beg sekolah mereka. Inilah identiti anak-anak sekolah di Jepun. Mereka hanya boleh dikenali ketika menggalas begnya.

Beg seragam ini dijual oleh pihak kerajaan. Kalau di tempat kita, perkara beg ini sudah tentu boleh menjadi isu besar, kerana harganya ialah antara 30,000 hingga 50,000 Yen, iaitu kira-kira sama dengan RM1,000. Namun, bagi mereka perkara ini sudah biasa. Walaupun mahal tetapi berkualiti tinggi. Lagi pula, soal harga bukan perkara besar bagi mereka kerana rata-rata berpendapatan tinggi.

Beg ini diperbuat daripada kulit. Dan hanya beg inilah yang akan digalas oleh seseorang murid itu, dalam sepanjang pengajiannya di sekolah rendah, dari darjah satu hingga enam.

Ukurannya tidak terlalu besar. Sepadan dengan buku-buku mereka hanya sebesar buku komik Doraemon. Tidak terlalu berat dan memenatkan untuk digalas sejauh setengah kilometer. Corak buku yang tidak terlalu besar ini juga berlaku bagi peringkat sekolah menengah dan kolej-kolej pengajian peringkat lebih tinggi.

Setiap murid mempunyai sepasang kasut berwarna putih yang mesti ditinggalkan di sekolah, tidak boleh dibawa pulang ke rumah. Semua murid pergi ke sekolah dengan menggunakan kasut sendiri, kemudian ditukar dengan kasut khas ketika berada di sekolah. Kasut sendiri disimpan dalam rak khas, hinggalah ditukar semula semasa hendak pulang. ‘Pengurusan keseragaman’ kasut seperti ini dilakukan di sekolah rendah dan juga menengah.

Selain itu mereka juga mempunyai sepasang lagi kasut khas untuk memasuki dewan sekolah. Perkara ini diamalkan supaya lantai dewan itu tidak cepat rosak. Kasut khas ini tidak dibenarkan dipakai di luar atau menyentuh tanah kerana dikhuatirkan sebarang pasir yang melekat boleh mencalarkan lantai.

Perkara ini sangat penting dan dipatuhi oleh semua murid mereka. Semenjak kecil mereka telah ditanam disiplin seperti ini. Mengajar disiplin adalah kunci utama pengajaran mereka di peringkat awal.

Butir-butir pengajaran secara ‘terperinci’ mungkin telah kita remehkan, tetapi tidak bagi orang Jepun. Misalnya, tentang disiplin ketika makan sangat ditekankan di sekolah. Di sekolah rendah, makanan tengah hari disediakan dan murid-murid bergotong-royong sesama sendiri untuk mengedarkan makanan.

Di Malaysia mungkin perkara ini boleh menjadi isu besar dan boleh disalah tafsir sebagai ‘penderaan’ murid, terutamanya yang masih berumur sangat muda. Murid diwajibkan membasuh pinggan sendiri setiap hari, dalam sepanjang pengajian mereka. Mereka juga terpaksa mengangkat dan mengagihkan sendiri makanan yang disediakan oleh pihak sekolah. Semuanya mereka belajar urus sendiri dengan bantuan guru. Dan mereka melakukannya dengan penuh kegembiraan.

Setiap hari murid bertugas yang dilantik akan mengangkat periuk makanan yang dimasak oleh tukang masak sekolah dari bilik masakan ke bilik darjah dan membahagikan makanan ke dalam bekas yang dibawa sendiri oleh murid-murid. Tetapi yang menjadi perhatian saya adalah terlampau telitinya mereka: Murid yang bertugas dan guru juga, tidak pernah lupa memakai pakaian ala chef yang lengkap dengan apron, penutup kepala serta mask. Perkara pakaian khas seperti ini menjadi kewajipan semenjak kecil lagi, hingga tertanam dalam sanubari mereka. Keadaan inilah yang tidak ada di negara kita dan mungkin boleh dipelajari dalam pembinaan jiwa.

Murid-murid akan membawa bekas makanan masing-masing ke tempat pengedaran makanan dan beratur dengan tertib untuk menunggu giliran masing-masing. Setelah makanan diedarkan kepada semua murid, mereka akan duduk di tempat masing-masing menunggu untuk memulakan juadah dengan serentak, iaitu apabila dibenarkan oleh gurunya.

Makanan yang disediakan itu pula memang memenuhi keperluan untuk tumbesaran, tetapi tidak berlebihan. Contohnya ubi kentang sebagai karbohidrat, ikan sebagai protein, berserta sayur-sayuran dan susu. Mereka juga akan menjamah makanan sehingga habis. Ini suatu kemestian. Kalau tidak habis semua orang akan tunggu sehinggalah murid itu menghabiskan makanan sendiri.

Setelah selesai makan, semua orang basuh pinggan sendiri. Murid yang bertugas pula menghantar semula periuk-periuk ke tempat penyediaan makanan. Mereka juga diajar supaya patuh kepada sistem kitar semula bahan sisa. Sebagai contoh, kotak susu akan diletakkan di dalam plastik khas dan tidak boleh dibuang sesuka hati. Sisa-sisa makanan dibuang ke dalam plastik yang disediakan.

Perkara remeh seperti cara-cara membasuh tangan juga diajar dan diamalkan setiap hari sebagai latih tubi. Perkara ini mula diajar semasa umur prasekolah (tadika). Sebelum makan, selepas makan, selepas main, selepas kerja dan sebagainya, tangan mesti dibasuh. Perkara ini sudah menjadi habit. Membasuh tangan pula mesti guna sabun khas untuk tangan. Banyak iklan ditonjolkan dalam media seperti televisyen yang menyarankan kanak-kanak supaya membasuh tangan. Kadang-kadang penekanan seperti ini nampak remeh bagi kita, tetapi sangat penting bagi mereka.

Di setiap sekolah rendah diadakan padang, taman permainan dan kolam renang, di seluruh negeri Jepun. Oleh itu mereka dapat melaksanakan kehendak supaya semua rakyat Jepun tahu berenang. Perkara ini mungkin masih sukar untuk kita capai kerana pengurusan yang memerlukan belanja besar.

Namun, mereka mempunyai cara untuk membantu mengurang perbelanjaan pengurusan ini. Nampaknya, mereka kurang gemar kepada acara sambutan majlis secara besar-besaran. Contohnya, seperti hari penyampaian hadiah atau sambutan hari guru, hanya dilakukan ala kadar. Sikap seperti ini diteruskan sampai ke peringkat universiti. Memanglah kelihatan tidak ‘meriah’ langsung! Tetapi ini mungkin cara mereka untuk berjimat.

Rakyat Jepun mempunyai jiwa yang penuh disiplin dan ‘sivik’. Biar di mana saja mereka berada. Di tempat kerja atau di jalan raya. Mereka adalah bangsa yang tekun bekerja dan memiliki jiwa hendak berlumba-lumba. Ini adalah hasil ‘latih tubi’ disiplin yang diterapkan sejak zaman kanak-kanak.

Bagaimanapun, bukanlah semua perkara yang dimiliki oleh rakyat Jepun ini baik belaka. Misalnya, akibat pemodenan melampau, anak-anak muda kurang minat untuk menyambung pelajaran ke peringkat tinggi seperti universiti. Ini adalah akibat daripada kemudahan mereka untuk mendapat kerja. Setelah tamat diploma di ‘kosen’ (politeknik), mereka boleh terus bekerja dengan gaji yang lumayan. Oleh itu, mereka tidak berminat untuk menyambung pelajaran di peringkat universiti hanya dengan alasan bagi mendapat kerja yang bagus. Ini berbeza dengan sikap kita di Malaysia. Di Jepun, pelajar yang telah memiliki diploma kolej yang berminat ke universiti hanyalah untuk pengembangan akademik individu sahaja. Tiada kaitan dengan peluang kerja.

Kebanyakan tempat kerja cuma menitikberatkan merit dan kerajinan kerja untuk kenaikan pangkat. Tiada kaitan dengan sijil yang dimiliki. Dalam hal ini pemegang diploma dengan pemegang ijazah universiti tidak banyak berbeza ketika bekerja. Hanya prestasi kerja masing-masing yang diperlukan untuk kenaikan pangkat dan sudah tentunya kenaikan gaji.

Selain itu, masalah buli semakin menjadi-jadi, baik ditempat kerja mahupun di sekolah. Sungguh kerap kita baca kejadian bunuh diri angkara buli yang keterlaluan.

Demikianlah. Di sebalik ketenangan pagi yang berkabus dalam musim dingin ini, ada pula keresahan jiwa dalam segelintir rakyat Jepun. Tiap seorang mengejar cita-cita untuk menjadi yang terbaik dalam bidang yang diminatinya. Kadang-kadang ada juga yang terbabas dalam perlumbaan menjadi manusia terbaik itu.

- HAIDAR NAJIYAH IBRAHIM ialah pelajar tahun akhir Maizuru Technical College of Technology, Kyoto, Jepun.

Sumber: Utusan Malaysia

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Saturday, September 08, 2007

George Bush is scary

This is what has happened in White House. President Bush in a tussle with Condoleeza Rice...

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Today's locution

You don't have to talk if you have nothing to talk.Otherwise, you only risk of making fool out of yourself...and others as well.

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Friday, September 07, 2007

Kerja paling lumayan di Malaysia

Apakah kerja yang paling lumayan boleh didapati ni tanah air.
Do you have the answer? Nop? Well i do have mine. This job is special.You don't need any outstanding academic qualifications, or flourish working experiences.

All you need to be deemed as fit for the position is extremely good at 'extra curricular activities'.Once you are authenticated for the job, you'll be entitled for all the benefits and good reimbursement from your kind employer.Ok to cut short, please refer hereunder for your perusal:

Designation/Title: Minister
Superior: Prime Minister
Employer: Government of Malaysia
Basic Salary: approximately $13000
Allowances: Damn too many.I can't list up all..what come to my head are; elaun pengangkutan, elaun outstation,elaun ke Parlimen,elaun elektrik,elaun rumah,elaun driver,elaun minyak,elaun air,elaun orang gaji,elaun sara hidup, elaun blablablablablabal elaun elaun....
Transportation: Car will be provided by the employer.Normally will be chauffeured in Proton Perdana
Settlement: Official mansion will be provided by the employer.Normally if you are federal minister, your mansion will be in Putrajaya.
Office: You'll have your own ministry building which also located in Putrajaya.
Responsibility: Also damn too many..but it's up to you whether you cognizance of your mountainous responsibilities or just fuck with them.
Age for retirement: Not relevent
Prospect: Having huge opportunity of business networking and pursuing toward the financial freedom for eternity.

Basic requirement:
1) Join one political party
2) Run for the constituency or state election (If state election,your title will be chief minister; Menteri Besar,MB or Ketua Menteri,KM.)
3) Has excellent skills at talking or orating or talking noncence or loyar buruk or merapu or 'taichi'.(either one)
4) Good at extra curricular activities or simply known as 'melobi'
5) High degree of passion.This is important factor should you risk of becoming as a target where all the people and your foes will release their wrath upon.

Ok that's all the hints that i can render you.Should you have the iron gut, you are cordially welcome to apply for the job.Me?....Yeah i'll try for it someday perhaps..why not? It looks finger licking good...hmmm delicious !
For the record, among the successful candidates who made it through the year 2006..asta lavista baby


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Thursday, September 06, 2007

Halim of UMW named top CEO

UMW Holdings Bhd group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Halim Harun has emerged as the proud winner of Malaysia's CEO of the Year 2007 Award.

The 13th edition of the Malaysia CEO of the Year Award was organised by Business Times, the business section of the New Straits Times, in association with Maybank, the sole issuer and manager of the American Express charge cards.

Business Times executive editor Rajan Moses said the search for Malaysia's CEO of the Year 2007 began in March and saw the return of Bank Negara deputy governor Datuk Zamani Abdul Ghani as chairman of the panel of judges.
According to Zamani, Halim was chosen from a list of 80 nominations because of his hands-on management style and keen eye on business opportunities such as forging ahead in the oil and gas sector.

It took the panels more than eight hours to come up with this decision because the CEOs are graded on different criteria. It was to identify their talents and look at the business opportunities created by those CEOs.

The judges looked at six areas, including the CEO's skills and contributions, financial management, marketing management, operations management, development management and involvement in community, environment and nation-building activities.

Halim said that he was able to bring his team to great heights and post four record-breaking earnings because he decided that UMW had to concentrate on four core businesses - motoring, equipment, oil and gas and manufacturing.

"What initially was lacking was leadership and direction, which I was able to bring to the table. I've encouraged my team to be innovative, progressive and always think outside the normal perimeter," he said.

He added that his style of leadership was getting down to the basics and focusing on expanding the four core businesses.

"Oil and gas will be the legacy I want to leave behind for UMW after starting it in 2002. I'm proud to say that after three years, the oil and gas business has become the second largest contributor to the company's profit, right behind motoring," said Halim.

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Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Five-nation naval exercise begins

US Navy carrier USS Nimitz is part of the exercise

The navies of the United States, Australia, India, Japan and Singapore have begun a massive naval exercise, codenamed "Malabar", in the Bay of Bengal.

Thirty-four ships and submarines from the five countries have joined the six-day exercise, about 100 nautical miles off the Andaman archipelago.

Some analysts say the war games are an attempt by these countries to contain China's growing power.

The participants deny this, but Beijing

has expressed its concerns.

"This will perhaps be the biggest ever peace-time joint naval exercise in Asia," Indian navy spokesman Captain Vinay Garg said.

The ships and submarines would take part in anti-piracy manoeuvres, reconnaissance and rescue missions and improve ways of working together, he said.

Two super-carriers of the US navy - USS Nimitz and USS Kitty Hawk of the Pacific fleet - will be joined by India's lone aircraft carrier, the INS Viraat, in the exercise.

A US nuclear submarine, USS Chicago, is also taking part.

India has denied claims that the exercise is aimed at China. "This is simply directed at ensuring security of the sea lanes of communication," Deputy Defence Minister Pallam Raju said.

The six-day exercise has been fiercely opposed by India's left-wing parties, who see it as "India's growing subservience" to the US.

Reference: BBC News, Calcutta

Besto Regardo,
Take it easy man.What's with all the fuss.It's just another kind of military exercise by the alliance.Why the heck should China feel the heat when Malaysia feel nothing.What..Singapore? Yeah what's wrong with Singapore joining the drill.They just intend to determine whether their arms and cutting edge gadgets are functioning well or schlock.I think the only reason if only there's one,is because China is not cordially invited to participate.

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