Janji Joned, Jiang and Jeevan

It happened again, this time on the Seminar Pembangunan Insan. The seminar which was scheduled at 12, were delayed until 1.45pm. For those who came early before the event starts, had to wait for nearly 2 hours.

I wanted to blame the Organizer (KUAM), but they shouldnt entirely be blamed because they delayed the program based on past experience. Usually, the classic reason would be, "org belum ramai datang lagi, kita delay sikit majlis ni". Ha ? sikit ? sikit is 10-12 minutes. More than that the 'sikit' turns to 'sakit' you know. However, this has becoming a tradition in Malaysia. I've seen many organization practising the tradition, and it becomes worse when they had to deal with the protocoals.

As much as I wanted to cekik the organizer, I pretty much pity them because i understand that they were trapped in 2 situations. If they proceed the event on time, they fear that the VIPs would get offended because of the not much turn-up. Especially if the VIPs are the PM and the big shots. On the other hand, if they delay the program, those who came on time won't get a fair treatment.

Usually when it comes to making choice in this situation, they would DELAY THE PROGRAM. "Nevermind lah, those who are already here can wait". As usual.. the VIPs' feeling are more important, than those who put an effort to come early (sigh).

Not many can see the impact of delaying programs. Not many realize that when we delay a program, we actually fail to appreciate those who respect the time. Not only that, we demotivate those who really want to engage in a program or event. The impact does not stop there as there are actually long-term effect from this kind of practice. The recurring of such practice contributes to the weak minded of -"ala, diorang mesti start lambat punya", which results in many and increasing irresponsible attendees to come later than the event time.

An organization must change, they must play 'degil' with these irresponsible attendees. It is time for a student organization to teach these late comers. The organization must be able to start on time even if the VIPs have to face one attendee. Enough of succumbing to the late comers and the VIP feelings. The organizer must respect their own feelings and principle.

The organizers usually put their time and hardship weeks or years before they conduct an event. This include promoting the event which normally indicates the time of the event via posters, internet, etc. With this, it should be understood that those intended to come have already aware of the details. Thus, it is absolutely not an organizer's mistake when these people turn up late. Infact, the organizer should not feel guilty if they dont achieve the expected number of attendees on time during the day of the event.

The show must run on time. That is the only way to educate the attendees on respecting time. Let this be a lesson to the late comers - they dont deserve to be appreciated.

P/S To KUAM, u were unlucky to be appeared in this comment because I was there during your event. Dont get offended as MASCA too can be in the article if the seminar was their event. Thanks guys !