"Wow".

Ever since my mum was introduced to the internet, she started cultivating some interest in the activities offered there.

And the activities I meant was ..

Well downloading really old songs (which adds an interesting variety to the winamp) and checking her e-mails on a really consistent basis.

But there's one more thing she really enjoys doing too, forwarding them.

So she always forwards e-mails to anyone she knows and that includes me too, frankly speaking, I don't really read forwarded mails, unless the header of the e-mail is too captivating to be missed.

Which then leads to my random behavior of giving the e-mail to be read .. or not to be read.

Apparently, I made a wise decision by doing so today.

Last year, when Kai xian came back, we had a meal at pizza hut. One of the customers made a really interesting tower at the salad bar that it caught our attention immediately. We were joking that he must be an architech who can't stop his passion even when it comes to food. Maximizing the profit he can earn by the concept offered by pizza hut and so on. We took pictures of it by requesting their permission when he's done and we were really impressed.

But guess what, the e-mail my mum forwarded to me .. is 10 time more imba(imbalance) than what we witnessed that night,

Behold, the power of CHONG GUO REN (Citizens of China)!

Foundation.

Level 1


Preparing level 2.

We're just getting started here ..


Slowly rising . .


Most people would be really proud by time they reached this level .. but no, he ain't stopping here..


Gung hooooooooo!


There you go, the final touch.

Can feed up to 10 freaking people .. okay not freaking but imbaaaaaaaaaa........

So while i was really fascinated by those pictures with my head thinking, "wow".. "wow".."Wow".."WOW".....

And then, there's one more picture that really killed it all
































"KDJOPA()*@#)+_)+_)+_ADMLWMNIQOWNDIOQWND)_#(*&*(_!!_@)+_!@"

Yeah, that's what went through my mind.

And proudly in the e-mail, it was writen there, "THE PAGODA". lol


See the challenge? One and a half of the knife's height! So for starters, I'm going to attempt to be at least be at the tip of knife's height. Who want to join me on this quest?

When Times are hard

Remember when your parents tell you tales of how hard they went through when they're young? "Exceptional for those parents are taukehs of gold shops and so on"

Well, for one, shirts and pants that I bought from petaling street.. say almost 3-4 years back? i'm still wearing them. They're getting torn and even my best piece has a hole in it now. Cost of living is getting higher, thanks alot Govt.. :D

But in this times .. isn't the worse yet.

KAI XIAN IS COMING BACK!

It's like suddenly the government is rising the petrol to RM100.00 per litre. (although i don't drive)
It's like going to the prom 8 times in a week. (interesting huh?)
It's like a random stranger walks to you and say "Can borrow RM500? Return you tommorow".

Jokes aside, glad that he's coming back, a VERY logical childhood friend who won't fail to provide a ball of fun :)

Right Jane? lol.

I tried to find kai xian's picture on friendster, it showed 3 females. All 3 in malaysia and all 3 complicated.

OH WAIT, found one at my profile :D

Priceless la this photo plus jane's expression summore :D

Ignorance and Ignoring.

It was too compelling. I had to write it all out to express what's running on my mind.

I believe certain individuals would say that politics are for older people. Certain would say politics are dirty, and they rather stay out of it. Certain would say their simplicity of mind cannot grasp the complexity of politics, so they rather save their effort and time from understanding politics.

I understand that my blog's coverage is insignificant. But still, I would like to abide in my principles.

What I'm trying to express, is my frustration and disappointment in Malaysia's youth.

Just a few months back, during the March Election 2008, my lecturer questioned the class in KDU, mass comm course, people who communicate with the masses, his question was this,

"When you have your rights to vote, would you take the effort to register and practise your rights?"

None put up their hands.

The other day while I was working, my colleagues were having a short talk about politics and they were arguing about which flag represents which party. One of them at my age couldn't even be sure whether the "japanese" looking flag was PKR or PAS.

And I strongly believe, many don't understand what NEP is all about. Or about Permatang Pauh.. maybe perhaps about Ahmad Ismail.

I may not be a politic analyst, but I don't have to be one to do research and understand the importance and seriousness of politics in this land.


Sept 16th, Anwar's self imposed date of overthrowing the current ruling Government and NONE of my contacts on MSN is even a little concerned about it. Well, except for Ean and my gf. I doubt the excuse of ISA would come and arrest is the reason they did not mention anything.

Is it ignorance? Or simply the fact that they couldn't be bothered?

We're talking about possibilities of riots and fights. We're talking about possibilities that there could be drastic actions taken to restrict the movement of the opposition which could result in locking us away at home. We're talking about the nation's economy instability which leads to less job opportunities.

I plea that the likes of me, the Intellectuals, blessed with rich education, do your role. Many who suffer in poverty are oppressed and are not given the equal opportunity to be educated, it's comprehensive if they succumb to corruption and ignorance. But we who are blessed with education but chose to use it for personal gain, is truly unforgivable.

I dare say to those who choose to escape and refuse to face the hard times in our very own country, I can't help but to lose my respect to you as a friend, as a proud citizen of Malaysia. So many individuals sacrificed and gave their all to make this country harmonious and strong and by running away, you've put their effort into the depths of abyss.

Don't forget, we ARE the leaders of tomorrow. What we do and think influences the next generation which equates the future of this country. It is all gain to know about your country's politics and all lost if you don't. In the bigger picture, that is.

If this message of mine did awaken you, and you would like to start to make a change for Malaysia, for starters,

Did you know Tun Mahathir has a blog?


www.chedet.com

I'm not implying that you should support his views but at least consider his opinions as he was our previous Prime Minister.

Get updated with the opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim as the big news of him attempting to overthrow the Government.

www.anwaribrahimblog.com

The media.

www.malaysiakini.com

www.thestar.com.my

That mykad of yours in your wallet/purse verifies your citizenship in Malaysia. Start learning to appreciate it. There are many who long to have an identity in a country and would risk their lives to get one.

I apologize if this message's tone is aggresive or offensive. I do not have intentions of mocking or insulting anyone at all. But I do look forward to anyone who wishes to share their thoughts and views about the current political scene.

Thanks for your time, really do.

Oh and yes , spread the word.

God bless this country.

Coming to an end?

Malaysians Go to Taiwan Amid Strife

By Anwar Ibrahim

Categories: Antarabangsa, Anwar, Demokrasi and Sidenotes

From New York Times

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Malaysian ruling party flew more than a third of government lawmakers to Taiwan on Monday in a hastily arranged trip, ostensibly to study farming techniques.

But the trip was widely interpreted as a desperate government effort to try to stop lawmakers from shifting their support to Anwar Ibrahim.

Mr. Anwar, the country’s most prominent opposition figure, won re-election to Parliament last month after a 10-year absence and needs 30 more seats to oust the current government and form his own. His National Justice Party is openly wooing members of the ruling coalition.

Salehuddin Hashim, the National Justice secretary general, called the trip a “kidnapping” meant to protect the coalition, Barisan National, or National Front, which has ruled Malaysia for 51 years but is fracturing.

“This has obviously nothing to do with agriculture,” Mr. Salehuddin said. “It’s a very clear sign of the anxieties and insecurities inside Barisan.”

Top officials have dismissed the challenge by the opposition as unrealistic. But they have also publicly asked government lawmakers to sign pledges of allegiance to the ruling coalition.

Officials insisted Monday that the weeklong trip by about 50 members of Parliament was strictly for study purposes.

“We are going to Taiwan to study about agriculture,” Bung Mokhtar Radin, a member of Parliament from the eastern state of Sabah, told Reuters. “There’s nothing political about this trip.”

But Tricia Yeoh, director of the Center for Public Policy Studies, a Malaysian research group, said the trip would give Barisan officials an opportunity to try to dissuade potential defectors. “The Barisan government is really grasping at straws,” she said.

It's interesting to read both Tun's blog and Anwar's blog about the current political scene. Wonder why we don't have a Badawi's blog. That way at least we know roughly what's on our PM's mind, to be confident and proud to be under his leadership.

6 days left. Let's see what happens.

http://anwaribrahimblog.com/

www.chedet.com

Thanks for your time.

God bless this country, cheers.

Piecing things together

I was supposed to defame JPJ, William's driving agency, APPIT college and ..several others.

But i'm going to defame Adverlets today!

Nuffnang came with the check already, after 10 years but Adverlets is no where to be seen . .

I almost seem to forget the fact that they are coming.

Manage to form a full team now, trying to work things out.

Did a minor operation on my ingrown toe nail and yes, it's the 4th time already. Praying it'll recover as soon as it can.

And Ean! Genting is a must!

A&W horrible language proficiency

I'm writing this post regarding the branch at 1-Utama.

As written earlier, I shall resume my Ripple Effect Series.


It's such a shame that in other countries, fast food restaurants are known for having standards such as their quality of food and services.

As consumers, one of the most vital aspect in a F&B business is communication. Restaurants need to communicate with us as consumers to know what we want devour for the day. Otherwise, we might as well go to 7-11 and grab a maggi mee hot cup.

(couldn't go too near to snap a direct shot of their faces)

It's forgivable if the employee at the counter is new and has difficulty coping with the orders of the consumer.

It's forgivable if the neighbouring employee is also new and couldn't help much to understand what the consumer is trying to order.

BUT, it's not forgivable if every single employee in the branch cannot understand what you're trying to order. What worse, the manager is not at his/her position to ensure that everything is going according to what a consumer expect to experience in a restaurant - a decent customer service.

You speak to them in english, they speak to you back in malay.

"Hi, i'm dining in."

"Oh okay. You nak order set mana?"

You can seriously try to insist them on speaking english, but to no avail.

" I would like to order a mozza burger set."

"You nak regular atau large?"

Frustrating as it is, if that's not bad enough, what happened to me and my gf was that the portion they gave us was ridiculously little. At least, not according to how much we paid for.

"Can you adjust the portion of the fries? It's too little."

"Apa? You nak order extra fries?"

"No, I'm requesting that you add more fries because it's too little. It's not what I paid for."

They would start putting their fingers on the machine, preparing to key in "one more regular fries".

It's frustrating enough that you cannot communicate with a toddler and want the toddler to cooperate with you on certain requests.

But it's a catastrophe to not able to communicate what you want to an ADULT on SIMPLE requests.


I urge my readers, please take that bold step to make a change. If they do not get you what you want, DON'T LET THEM compromise your requests!

Insist they you want to see the manager or someone who can actually understand english. Make sure you get what you paid for. Stop having that mindset of "It's malaysia lah, what to do.. nothing can be done about it.."

It's due to this mindset that our customer service in Malaysia is never improving but always deteriorating.

Thanks for your time, please do continue to tune in my series.

God bless, cheers.

Absurdity.

Parliament: Cyber cafes to close by midnight soon
By NG CHENG YEE

KUALA LUMPUR: All Internet and cyber cafes will have to close by midnight daily when new guidelines to control theses businesses are enforced soon, said Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Hamzah Zainuddin.

He said operators of such cafes would also banned from using tinted glasses in their premises under the new rules.

“Operators must ensure that their shops can be see through from the outside,” he said, adding that this was to ensure that no illegal activities were carried out in the premises.

He said operators of Internet cafes would also only be allowed to operate from the ground floor buildings, adding that the new guidelines would be issued to all local authorities soon.

“Under the revised rules, those below 12 years old must be accompanied by their parents or guardian and they will only allowed to stay in such centres until 10pm,” he told reporters at the Parliament lobby Monday.

He said the guidelines had been drawn up and were ready to be enforced at anytime but did not state when the enforcement would begin.

Hamzah said Internet cafes, which offered Internet facilities, and cyber cafes, where food and beverages were also allowed to be sold, would be banned from providing gaming activities, gambling, pornography and music and publications with negative elements.

“Both cigarettes and alcohol will also be prohibited from being sold or consumed at these premises,” he said.

Hamzah said operators would also be required to keep a book to record the entry and departure time of their patrons.

He said it had been found that some students had played truant by changing their uniforms and visiting Internet and cyber cafes during school hours.

“We will also issue warning to operators who allow students, who skip classes, in to their centres as this had been getting out of hand lately,” he said.

Hamzah said local authorities would blacklist those who did not comply with the guidelines.

“Their names will be sent to all local authorities and they will not be allowed to open such business again in any part of the country,” he said.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/7/7/nation/20080707162759&sec=nation

The most absurd part about the entire article is this,

"would be banned from providing gaming activities, gambling, pornography and music and publications with negative elements."

Why?

It's indicating that, games like Counter Strike, CoD4 and DotA is prohibited in Cyber Cafes. That's weird, didn't I just posted about ESWC 2008?

Might as well ban all imports of games and music with "negative elements"?

I hope what Gary said about the Government going lenient with their ruling takes place as usual.

"It's only temporary."

The time, energy and money spent on this could be put on MUCH better use such as trying to lower down the crime rates around the country.

Poking their noses into the gaming community isn't something I'll tolerate. Ridiculous ruling equals no votes for the current party. I know this is something repeated over and over again, but I'll ensure that gamers will have their say heard loud and clear.

Thanks for your time.

God bless, cheers.