Ibrahim Mohd Idrus's Blog

I observe that the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has, time and time again, opted for old guards to secure success in major tournaments. Yet, time and time again, they disappointed us, the badminton fans. Should we still depend on them? Don’t we have a choice? May be a better choice in the young crop of players that have shown their mettle in the international arena lately. For the Beijing Olympic singles crown, Lee Chong Wei is a good choice. His performance at the Thomas Cup in Jakarta, Singapore Open and Malaysian Open, speak volumes of his tenacity, fighting spirit and the will to win attitude. In the process, he even made short work of the world number one. As for Hafiz Hashim, I think it is about time he hangs his racquet. Sending him will be a criminal wasting of tax payers’ money, a part from being mockery to himself ... almost always bundled in the first round! As for the doubles, Chong – Lee are inconsistent and injury-prone. They have twice participated in the Olymp...

Saya ingin berkongsi cerita dongeng Melayu yang pernah diceritakan oleh nenek-moyang saya dulu. Cerita dongeng orang-orang tua dulu, ada kalanya elok dikisahkan kembali untuk tatapan dan renungan kita bersama. Ia membawa banyak unsur peringatan, nasihat, teguran dan sindiran mendalam untuk kesejahteraan dan keselamatan cucu-cicit mereka di hari muka. Salah satu cerita dongeng yang suka diceritakan oleh orang-orang tua dahulu kala ialah kisah seorang anak kampung. Begini ceritanya. Pada suatu masa dahulu, terdapat seorang anak kampung yang tidak dapat tidur lena di dalam kelambunya kerana diganggu beberapa ekor nyamuk. Kerana terlalu marahkan nyamuk-nyamuk tersebut, Kelambunya Dibakar. Akibatnya, dia langsung tak dapat tidur nyenyak pada malam itu kerana diserang lebih banyak nyamuk. Pada keesokan paginya, dengan keadaan lesu, kusut-masai dan mengantuk, dia terus menuju ke reban untuk mengambil ayam sabungnya. Dengan ayam sabung di tangan bak Pak Kadok, dia terus mengorak langkah ...

Saya 100% bersetuju dan menyokong titah ucapan Baginda Raja Muda Perak, Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah yang menyeru agar bangsa Melayu perlu kuat daripada segala aspek, terus gagah, berhati cekal, bersemangat waja, berupaya mendaki gunung tinggi serta bertenaga menyeberangi lautan luas. Baginda juga bertitah adalah malang jika bangsa Melayu menerima nasib bagaikan dagang di kampung sendiri dan terpaksa bermusafir di bumi sendiri, serta tergamak menebang pohon tempat bernaung dan mencantas dahan tempat bergantung. Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah bertitah demikian pada majlis Hari Ucapan Dan Penyampaian Hadiah Maktab Melayu Kuala Kangsar (MCKK) baru-baru ini. Selain itu, Baginda juga bertitah, “Bisikkan kepada mereka akan petua orang-orang tua bahawa kiambang adalah kiambang, biduk berlalu bertautlah ia. “Pesankan kepada mereka jangan terlalu cepat bermusuh dengan kawan dan jangan terlalu ghairah bersahabat dengan musuh kerana sejak zaman dahulu lagi, terlalu banyak musang berbulu ayam dan terlalu banyak sok...

Welcome to my Webblog. I started my career at Klang Port Authority, Malaysia in early 70’s. After few years with the Port, I joined a Public Relations Consultants firm, Eric White Associates Sdn Bhd, a member of Hill And Knowlton Group, a world-renowned US-based Public Relations Company. Our main clients comprised of  multi-national companies including The Standard Chartered Bank, Colgate-Palmolive, Kontena Nasional, KPA, KL City, KTMB, Australian Embassy, Australian Apple And Pear Company, etc. During my stint with Eric White Associates (EWA), I had the opportunity to work with late Mr Felix Abisheganaden, former Group Chief  Editor of NSTP, Malaysia, Pn Hajah Hamidah Karim, former Senior Lecturer of Public Relations, UiTM, Mr Keith Sargeant, an Australian PR Consultant and Mr Tony Danker, a former Chief Sport Editor of  Malay Mail and The Star. I also underwent Intensive In-House International Public Relations Training, Intensive Diploma Translation Course with Dewan ...