Dear Editor,
YESTERDAY, while cybersurfing
for articles regarding the Huguan Siou of Malaysia issue, I stumbled onto this
video song from google search. The video I am referring to is HERE.
The patriotic rhythm song is
in the Penampang Kadazan dialect with video footage taken on the installation
ceremony of Pairin as Huguan Siou. I asked several a few people in Penampang
about the song and they all agreed that it was never played in any KDCA
functions or anytime that the Huguan Siou was present as if all of Pairin's
followers are embarassed with the song dedicated to him.
The song also never made it
to the KDM radio station. I was also informed that the song was also presented
to Pairin but even at the anniversary glamour at the Nunuk Ragang in Ranau, the
song was banned.
So I listened to the song 3
times. I believed the title is "Oi Huguan Siou Za" composed by a
Penampang Singer and the loose translation in English is as follows: -
Hail our brave leader
We adore you
Never allow your heart to
weaken
For fairness and integrity
we support you
You are the one symbolised
by the Mt Kinabalu
Hail our brave leader
We yearn to hear your cheers
Embolden your resolves and
yell like a man
We the followers will be
like a swarm behind you
Whatever threats there are,
never fear
Chorus:
Seven priestesses have crowned
you
You were given a shield and
given blessing
Seven days and seven nights we
held a wake
To show that we adore you
forever
Hail our brave leader
Calm your heart and mind
Just like the calmness of Mt
Kinabalu
Our prayers will always be
for your success
May God blesses you always
2nd Chorus:
Seven types of leafy branch
And the smell of the
Komburongoh roots
(a type of native incense)
To give you incense while
standing on a rock
You were given the holy oil to
strengthen the soul
Because you are the brave
gentleman leader
(3rd verse was repeated)
The song would surely be
nominated for the KDM song of the year, and yet all the KDM are ashamed of this
song that it never once appeared in MORE than 20 years of the reign of Pairin
as HS ? Just what is the explanation for this?
Here are some reasons
proposed to me at Donggongon Town.
1. The Penampang Kadazans whose elders were
responsible for creating the Huguan Siou tradition simply want to forget about
it because the Huguansiouship brought no benefit to the community as a whole.
2. To the present day KDM youths, how does this
tradition help them when everyday they faced racial discrimination for
scholarships to enter universities and vying for jobs in public services,
agencies and GLCs? So who amongst our children want to sing this song which has
no meaning to them in real life because their leaders are either helpless or
doing NOTHING to help them overcome this apartheid policy?
3. It was also reported that
those cronies hanging around Pairin do not want any song that is not in the
Bundu Liwat Dusun dialect and hates the Penampang dialect.
Then suddenly someone has a
bright idea to create a new title, "Brave Leader of Malaysia" waaah
all hell broke loose. The very same
people who are now clamoring to "protect" their Huguan Siou "tradition"
are the very same people who shunned and banned the song that was in praise and
dedication to their brave leader, a song that would have won the Oscar in the
US !
To all those hipocrites, I
challenge them to a debate in the cyberworld.
1. Who created the Huguan Siou (HS) tradition
and where?
2. Is there a written or unwritten rule that the
HS title is for life or can the community who award the HS title have the power
to withdraw it or appoint another successor? Was there an appointing committee
to decide who deserves to hold the HS title?
3. Who decided that the HS title is sacred to
the KDM community and by what means or spiritual power was the HS title made
sacred? was it a form of religion too
that the community would go beserk if there is some hint of sacrilege to the
title or is this title just a SIOK SENDIRI for Asians who seemed to have an ego
for titles anyway?
4. Do all those people who
vent their anger in facebooks or twitters or sabahkini forum ever realised that
Malaysia has the most titles in the whole world, most of which are stupid and
ridiculous?
In Sabah we started with
only Datuks at the highest followed downwards with lots of letters such as
ASDK, ADK, BK etc.
Now we have Datuk Seri
Panglimas and Pang-enams, maybe Pang-tujuhs will follow soon while in Sarawak
we have Pak Tinggis and Pak-Rendahs?
5. And since Malaysians
still insist on their title egoism, then what is so wrong with creating more
titles then?
Huguan Siou means 'brave
leader' in English. So who made the rule
that only KDM can have a brave leader?
James Ongkili refused the HS
title and the people at that time voted him out. Now in the same light, had
Anwar understood what the title on the sash means and refused to accept the
sash, there is no doubt that the same hipocrites who are crying foul now would
have said that Anwar was 'sombong' for not accepting the sash.
This is happening because
the election is just around the corner and every so-called leaders in this
country are trying hard to be smarter-than-thou, but sadly ended up at the
gutter level of stupidity.
The bottom line is, what
benefit has all these HS controversy brought to the KDM community, if not just
being used as pawns by all those wannabe leaders and candidates for the next
PRU ?
For me, all the time Pairin
was HS, it meant absolutely NOTHING to my daily life neigher did it improve my
life for a single iota. Whatever I have achieved was due to my own sweat and
tears, with a without a Huguan.
However, since you people
still insist on your titles, then I hearby announce my proposed list of
candidates for the Huguan Siou titles for the year 2013.
1. Huguan Siou tuhun India - Karpal Singh.
Justification: Even though he is already in the wheelchair
but his voice continues to be heard for the duration of his whole life. Oscar
equivalent of life time achievement award. Survived the ISA.
(Mr Semi - Value will never
qualify)
2. Huguan Siou tuhun Sina - Lim Kit Siang
Justification: Consistent throught his life, another
lifetime achievement oscar award, his voice is heard even if he is inside the
ISA.
(Mr Chua Soi Lek can only
qualify for the best screen performance in a hotel)
3. Huguan Siou Melayu - Of course it has to be Anwar
Justification: Consistent and voice still heard despite a
broken back, beaten up by the chief of the police, been in and out of
Kamunting. Being cheated on Sodomy and
yet still came back to life. Isnt that brave enough for all the hipocrites?
(sorry, even after ruling
for 22 years, Mahathir can only qualify as the Best Firaun ever)
4. Finally, Huguan Siou of KDM.. No doubt about it, we need to search for a new candidate.
How many of you KDMs are
willing to lead us fight the PTI especially the 100 armed group who came to
Lahad Datu lately? Think about that you cronies !
I eagerly await the replies
from all the cybertroopers in the facebooks, tweeters etc.
Best Regards,
JOHN, born at Babagon.
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