Jim Rogers is a legend in investment world. Fortune 500 just interviewed him regarding his latest book, “A Bull in China: Investing profitably in the World's Greatest Market”. Many had predicted China economic will definitely going to boost in these recent years especially when the Olympic 2008 is getting nearer. However, many also wondering how would this happens and is it just a temporary stimulation?

Jim Rogers is well-known with his style of biking and adventuring around the world to really understand the nation culture and economic growth before he really starts investing. He actually spent some times biking all around the country of China for past few years back. Through his observation he can (or at least he believes that) affirm that China will rule the next century in term of economic.

Many investors are still pondering whether to put their money into this mainland development and huge market. Undeniable it’s really growing at a swift pace. Some might be wondering whether the development and growth of China is just a “bubble”. Well, I would just said that their government themselves wouldn’t allow bubble development and let it burst or pop anytime. This is just not their style as we can see in few centuries ago, China spent years developing their citizen mentality and values patiently while countries around the world is having race in development. We can see that they are firm and patient enough in this aspect. At least, Jim Rogers also admitted that he did not see any “bubble” development so far.

Even if there is really a bubble development, there is nothing to worry about as China will continue to develop. The market and opportunities is too wide over there! Many ways of investing can be done over there. Jim Rogers himself did not invest on estate nor share over there. But instead he had their currencies and commodities. According to him, it’s better to invest shares in Hong Kong, Singapore, and other countries around Asia as it’s cheaper.

There is always the negative side in development. People start to ask what about the pollution created when China in such a great speed in development? Well, Jim Rogers actually had really sharp and far-sighted eyes in making his investment. He tells others that pollutions are opportunities! Well, who would think of that? But if we think deeply, I would fully agree with him. From what we observe now globally, we notice that pollution and the definition of green-awareness is spreading wider. The alarm had sounded and I can only say that those who are capable to change this situations and earth illness would be the scientist and researchers. BUT this could only be true provided that they are well equipped with advance technologies and assistances. From this point of view, I’m pretty sure that there are only few countries who are capable in making this noble mission a realistic. And undoubtedly, China is one of the countries.

When situation becomes worse, definitely one day China will seek a way to solve the pollution problem and when the awareness spread among the citizens, it actually becomes an opportunity. With the technology advancement they have, water Treatment Company, air Treatment Company and so on will start to established in China as well as other country to provide the services. Many eco-based companies will establish in China. On the other hand, their citizen value towards better and healthier lifestyle will develop. Just like the citizen in Europe and western countries now, whereby they are more aware on healthy lifestyle.

It might be a threat if happening in other countries, but not China.

Well, if you are wondering where to invest now, think again.

This is a hot issue being discussed recently. Benazir Bhutto, the former president of Pakistan who was killed in an assassination. Benazir had self-imposed exile since Pervez Musharraf amend the Pakistan’s Constitution on not allowing prime minister to serve more than 2 terms. In 2007, Bhutto was once again allowed to return from exile. During a rally against in Karachi in October, she narrowly escaped an assassin's bomb. Yet, despite of the risk of danger she might encounter after returning to Pakistan, she remained calm and unbowed in her criticism towards Musharraf Regime.

The issue arises when she came back to Pakistan to prepare running for the national election in 2008. In demanding for a fair, un-bias and transparent election, she had put herself into a great danger. A militant nation which filled with corruption especially in government administration would not allow this to change. Election which is a channel of democracy practice had turned into a terrorism stimulator when there is a great disagreement. Terrorism had become the last resolution to terminate her dissatisfaction against the current administration.

From the scarification of this great lady, I notice that a great leader always comes with enemies. No leader will lead without people who run against them and this is truth. What makes a different is that, how the leader really faces the enemies and counters them in bold courage. I respect her spirit of fighting. Putting herself in this stake and risky position would really need a huge determination. Despite her own history of scandal in money laundering and corruption (Switzerland case), I could actually see her determination in making a change in Pakistan current situation. Who would ever risk herself in death in exchange other material?

Perhaps, it will serves as a good inspiration and aspiration for citizen in Pakistan. Not looking into the conspiracy theories which fill the air of Pakistan at the moment, we shall learn from this incident. Truth shall prevail through fair and justice democracy. Terror would not solve thing up and it will still continue in Pakistan as long as there is no concrete action from the administrating leader. I always believe that, when a leader or warrior is fallen, there will always be few more which step ahead to continue the noble mission. Who will rise after the assassination of Benazir? Her own son perhaps….

Bilawal Bhutto, 19 years old son of Benazir will likely to become her successor. “My children have told me they are very worried about my safety," she said. "I understand those fears. But they are Bhuttos and we have to face the future with courage, whatever it brings.” I guess her teaching towards her son on facing future with courage would definitely help in grooming him to become next great leader.

While Pakistan still falls in the situation of uncertainties, we shall look back to our country’s democracy. We should feel lucky that we haven’t come to a day where terror is the way of solving thing. We are just having some peace demonstration here. Shouldn’t we review back our constitution on election before it is too late? Actions need to be taken while people still have their faith and trust towards democracy policies. When the day people feel hopeless, Malaysia will definitely turned into a second Pakistan or even worse. Extend the retirement age of chief election commission to 66? What is this?

Review the necessary terms to make to more independence and creditable. Even we as accountant knows that if an auditor attached to a same client for years, it would cause threat. It’s always not advisable to have the neutral parties (if it is really neutral) to govern over a framework or mechanism for a long period. Don’t bullshit with me that it needs experience. Then what is the use of all the constitution? (if it doesn’t serve as guideline)

End of today’s crap. Continue study….