it has been ages since i last updated this blog. assgn, exams, life stuff and jobs keep me busy all this while, and guess i didn't manage to enjoy or spend time during this holiday as how i intended it to be.
so many things had happened in the past 2 months, in fact its quite funny when i looked back at it. nonetheless life is all about moving forward instead of looking back, thus i guess there are times when you have no choice but to put what's in the past behind you. pretty sad though at times considering stupid things do happen no matter how well you try to avoid them, i guess that's all part of learning in life.
regardless of things, i guess this holiday is quite enjoyable due to few things:
a) more $$ opportunity lately and in the near future wahahaha, who won't want them rite?
b) a good plan is up, all it matters is the execution. and yea, the plan is about earning $$$ also lmao.
c) another semester is over, 3 more to go. finally i'm a final year student next sem. can't wait to finish the course though to ease my family's burden.
oh well, being a final year student means i will need to buck up even more. having said that for the past few semester without really bucking up, hopefully i'm 'more' determine this time around. oh well... =/
btw i did have a go at Jogoya last tuesday and honest speaking, that place failed miserably. poor food variation, expensive price tags and a 'discrimination' form of service where only VIP can order certain foods make it a no no buffet place for me in the near future. dont get me wrong, it's a great place if you like sashimi; their fresh big oyster is fresh, nice salmon and other kind of sashimi but that's about what Jogoya is all about. its other food quality wasn't really that fantastic, its haagen dazs ice-cream selection don't have any spectacular flavor, poor food variation with so so taste, and worse of all, its 2 person seater is so crampy. oh well...
but there was one funny thing that happened before me and a friend went to Jogoya. both of us went to the toilet to avoid the hassle of going out to find a toilet in the middle of buffet (better save the time to snap up more foods rite lol). when i'm out of the toilet, i noticed my friend smsed me saying she was stucked inside the toilet and asked me to help her out. but hey, i'm a guy le. takkan i bump into the female's toilet meh rite? later ppl thought i'm some sort of "color wolf" mai ng hou la. luckily she was 'released' by some nice ppl and we had a good laugh. funny things do happen once in awhile.
i'll be back to melaka later tonight tumpang-ing a friend's car. it's been quite awhile since i was last back home and it would be nice to spend a quiet christmas with my family members.
merry christmas and happy new year people, hope next year is a better year for all of you. see you all next year ;)
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Farewell and Goodbye
Two years had passed in the split of an eye. I can still remember the day I step into the Intensive English Language Lvl 6 class (pls believe it, I was required to study a very shitty ENGLISH course in HELP before pursuing my degree) and everyone's face is so alien to me back then.
I guess it is still funny to think back how fast we clicked along and become really good friends. I will miss all the jalan-jalan cari makan and steamboat session with you, but at least I'm glad you've completed what you should do here in Malaysia.
All the best in your future undertaking and goodbye.
I guess it is still funny to think back how fast we clicked along and become really good friends. I will miss all the jalan-jalan cari makan and steamboat session with you, but at least I'm glad you've completed what you should do here in Malaysia.
All the best in your future undertaking and goodbye.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Umbrella story
The once bright sky has been covered by black cloud. A little girl was walking alone on her home. She quicken her steps and walk even faster to avoid getting wet by the rain. The rain suddenly pours heavily and the girl run to the nearest shelter. She saw an umbrella lying on the ground and decided to pick it up since it belongs to noone.
She uses the umbrella and it covers her all these while under the rain willingly without any complain. Having the hope of finding a good owner, the umbrella does its best in what it does, sheltering the little girl even under the heaviest rain even if it meant of sacrificing itself one way or another.
After running for quite sometime, she stopped at a spot to get some rest while holding the umbrella. She smiled at the umbrella and this makes the umbrella to feels happy thinking it was the hint that a good owner had been found. After awhile, she continues her journey home which is around 1km away.
When she nears home, the rainy day had passed and a rainbow is shining beautifully on the sky. She saw her home, feeling happy and wipe herself dry before going into the house. She suddenly remembers something and make a back turn to the opposite way of the main entrance. Flipping the umbrella, she threw it away on the ground before going back happily into her house. The umbrella, feeling disappointed, lies on the ground to wait for another worthy owner.
She uses the umbrella and it covers her all these while under the rain willingly without any complain. Having the hope of finding a good owner, the umbrella does its best in what it does, sheltering the little girl even under the heaviest rain even if it meant of sacrificing itself one way or another.
After running for quite sometime, she stopped at a spot to get some rest while holding the umbrella. She smiled at the umbrella and this makes the umbrella to feels happy thinking it was the hint that a good owner had been found. After awhile, she continues her journey home which is around 1km away.
When she nears home, the rainy day had passed and a rainbow is shining beautifully on the sky. She saw her home, feeling happy and wipe herself dry before going into the house. She suddenly remembers something and make a back turn to the opposite way of the main entrance. Flipping the umbrella, she threw it away on the ground before going back happily into her house. The umbrella, feeling disappointed, lies on the ground to wait for another worthy owner.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Things That Can't Be Forced...
I don't like gardening, but let's take some moment to talk about plants. The goal of gardening is to grow your plant of choice into a big, beautiful and healthy plant. In the process of growing that plant, you will water it, putting fertilizer, putting your plan to face the sun or even spray some pesticides to prevent insects from damaging part of the plant. There are times when your effort pays off and your plant grow up into a big and beautiful pot of... ya, plant. But there are times where the plant simply won't grow and some might even die regardless what you do, how hard you tried and the effort you put into gardening.
I guess that just showed the power of nature; there are things that can't be forced and it will remain the way it is no matter how hard you tried and whatever you do just won't change the simplest of thing. Taking a walk into the park and you will realize that there are plants that will grow by themselves without needing any cultivation.
This makes me think, why don't just let nature take its course?
I guess that just showed the power of nature; there are things that can't be forced and it will remain the way it is no matter how hard you tried and whatever you do just won't change the simplest of thing. Taking a walk into the park and you will realize that there are plants that will grow by themselves without needing any cultivation.
This makes me think, why don't just let nature take its course?
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Poor Self-Regulation
It's been quite sometime since I last updated my blog, was pretty busy with school life (just an excuse ok, not really that busy la). For some weird reason, I love delaying my assignments and finish them off in a short. U can say i like the thrill of completing stuff in the nick of time, and I guess that's why my aha moment always come whenever I do assignment during the last few days.
Yup, such thrill feeling does triggers my brain to work (not the sex thrill pls, dont misunderstood), thus I would say working in an environment where you always need to race against time will suit me best.
But again, to some extent, could I had use this excuse far too many times in delaying my work? By saying doing thing last minute gives me the adreline rush to develop great ideas had given me a reason to delay my work most of the time. Or I guess I was just not discipline enough to work things out according to what I plan (poor self-regulation).
Oh well, I guess we all know our weaknesses, but lack the discipline or courage to face it or change ourselves. Nonetheless, I will try my best to correct this weakness of mine, I've been saying far too long on this issue so I would just let my action speaks. Gambateh to myself wahaha... thx for da support!
Yup, such thrill feeling does triggers my brain to work (not the sex thrill pls, dont misunderstood), thus I would say working in an environment where you always need to race against time will suit me best.
But again, to some extent, could I had use this excuse far too many times in delaying my work? By saying doing thing last minute gives me the adreline rush to develop great ideas had given me a reason to delay my work most of the time. Or I guess I was just not discipline enough to work things out according to what I plan (poor self-regulation).
Oh well, I guess we all know our weaknesses, but lack the discipline or courage to face it or change ourselves. Nonetheless, I will try my best to correct this weakness of mine, I've been saying far too long on this issue so I would just let my action speaks. Gambateh to myself wahaha... thx for da support!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Thx for all your wishes!
Many thx to all my friends that gave me a suprise birthday party on my birthday 12am sharp into the swimming pool haha. Sorry for this late post as I can't connect to my blog for the past few days, but I really appreciate your presence and the celebration, many thanks again.
And thx to everyone that wished for my birthday. Thx and love u all.
And thx to everyone that wished for my birthday. Thx and love u all.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Money no Enough? Look here
Many students are trying to earn some extra pocket money just like myself here due to higher living expenses, failing which I might be starring in the next Money no Enough 3 buatan Malaysia as the main character liao. I did browse the Internet for such job opportunities every now and then, and in case you guys are curious, I hereby compiled a list popular part time job among students:
1. Teaching/Tutoring
Your main responsibility or job is to teach or tutor students, usually from primary school level till secondary school level, depending on your level of competency as well as knowledge on a particular subject. The number of students might vary from 1 to a small group of 5-10 students, and you have the option to teach for a tuition centre or doing home tuition.
This job is quite easy to find by introducing yourself to your nearest tuition centre and it usually offers quite a nice starting salary, minimum RM 20.00 per hour per student most of the time. This job is definitely one of the most popular jobs among students, at least from what I know.
2. Part-time/Roadshow Promoter
Your job is basically to promote a particular product for a company and/or to achieve a certain sales target whenever you’re called upon, usually during weekends, public holiday or special events. As you’re only called when required, this job gives you a great deal of flexibility and it’s extremely suitable for those who didn’t like to commit into a long-term part-time job.
This job can be found nearly everywhere, internet, friends, agents as well as blogs, and it does offer a nice salary that ranges from RM60-RM130 or more per day depending on project and experiences. Working hours can be long and finding a good job at first could be hard, but it pays off when you worked well because the same agent/company tend to find you again when they are impressed by your earlier performance. As such, this is one of those jobs that will keep coming back at you when you performed or bodek well, which gives u the power to be cocky or lansi and reject jobs that you deemed low paid or long working hours.
3. Freelance Writing
If your English is bad, please skip this section because it can save at least 3 minutes of your life. I believe you have better things to do with your 3 minutes rite? The writer is required to have at least a strong command in that language, even mine is considered inadequate for this job *cry*. There are quite a number of people posting online to find freelance writers every now and then for stuffs like advertising copy for brochures, product and technical manuals and other literary products.
Some job providers fixed a price for each article; let’s say a review about an electronic product for around 300-400 words could fetch you from RM5 – RM20, depending on your standard of work or experiences. Some jobs such as writing a user manual for certain product could fetch a higher price and you can quote a good price for your work. It is important to know that you should not overprice your work because your customers can always find someone else. You should also not put too low of a price since people tend to think low price means poor quality. Don’t ask me why because I can’t tell why we tend to think like that. Just quote sensibly and you can always get returning customers. This is a recommended job for those who like to earn money from home, but be warned that datelines for each article tend to be kind of rush, so you need to have high commitment for this job.
4. Handicraft
This is not a job for anyone especially if your work in arts really sux since your schooling days. It takes more than creativity and patience as well as some skills in art and decoration to really earn good money in this job. Despite that, you don’t have to be Leonardo Da Vinci when considering this job. The important thing is that you have good observation whenever you go out because that’s when you can see some new or great ideas to be incorporated into your work. It’s also important for you to have a strong interest in collecting unique handicraft products and other collectibles.
Seriously I didn’t know much about how much you can earn considering the raw materials can be really expensive, but I’ve known some people who earn a bunch from this job, I guess they are really good business and artistic people. Definitely worth a try if you want extra pocket money and have a strong interest in art stuff.
5. Project research & Assignment
This is one of my favorite jobs in the past. Some might think I’m kinda crazy to recommend this job when some of you did complained you don’t even have enough time for your assignments. This job could be one of the most grueling jobs a student can undertake since most of your customers will have high demands on your work, which tend to have a rather short deadline, but I can guarantee you that the reward payment is worth all the effort you put in. I won’t give you the market price for each job, but the payment is really good haha.
Being a researcher, as how I like to address this job since it sounds very professional, has 3 important criteria; a) good command of English (now you know how important it is to have good English rite haha), b) able to find accurate and relevant information within short period of time, c) able to compile and document your information according to specific format or requirement.
Research is not an easy job and tends to take quite some effort and time to complete it, thus people, and I mean many people (normally students, if you understand what I mean) wouldn’t mind to pay someone really good money for research work.
All you are required to do is to get the right information in the shortest time possible, arrange those information, compile and lastly document it. You also need to ensure that the sources and origin of information are kept in tact by following a specific referencing system such as Harvard Referencing system or America Psychology Association system.
The above jobs are only some example that I provided. Of course there are many more jobs such as web designing, graphic design and so on, but those might require some special skills that are not easy to learn. Jobs like home typist are also an option, but the pay is quite low for the time you put in and home typists are not that high in demand as well. Nonetheless you can always do a google search to find more information about jobs that interest you or some money making opportunities.
Hope this info helps! ^_^
1. Teaching/Tutoring
Your main responsibility or job is to teach or tutor students, usually from primary school level till secondary school level, depending on your level of competency as well as knowledge on a particular subject. The number of students might vary from 1 to a small group of 5-10 students, and you have the option to teach for a tuition centre or doing home tuition.
This job is quite easy to find by introducing yourself to your nearest tuition centre and it usually offers quite a nice starting salary, minimum RM 20.00 per hour per student most of the time. This job is definitely one of the most popular jobs among students, at least from what I know.
2. Part-time/Roadshow Promoter
Your job is basically to promote a particular product for a company and/or to achieve a certain sales target whenever you’re called upon, usually during weekends, public holiday or special events. As you’re only called when required, this job gives you a great deal of flexibility and it’s extremely suitable for those who didn’t like to commit into a long-term part-time job.
This job can be found nearly everywhere, internet, friends, agents as well as blogs, and it does offer a nice salary that ranges from RM60-RM130 or more per day depending on project and experiences. Working hours can be long and finding a good job at first could be hard, but it pays off when you worked well because the same agent/company tend to find you again when they are impressed by your earlier performance. As such, this is one of those jobs that will keep coming back at you when you performed or bodek well, which gives u the power to be cocky or lansi and reject jobs that you deemed low paid or long working hours.
3. Freelance Writing
If your English is bad, please skip this section because it can save at least 3 minutes of your life. I believe you have better things to do with your 3 minutes rite? The writer is required to have at least a strong command in that language, even mine is considered inadequate for this job *cry*. There are quite a number of people posting online to find freelance writers every now and then for stuffs like advertising copy for brochures, product and technical manuals and other literary products.
Some job providers fixed a price for each article; let’s say a review about an electronic product for around 300-400 words could fetch you from RM5 – RM20, depending on your standard of work or experiences. Some jobs such as writing a user manual for certain product could fetch a higher price and you can quote a good price for your work. It is important to know that you should not overprice your work because your customers can always find someone else. You should also not put too low of a price since people tend to think low price means poor quality. Don’t ask me why because I can’t tell why we tend to think like that. Just quote sensibly and you can always get returning customers. This is a recommended job for those who like to earn money from home, but be warned that datelines for each article tend to be kind of rush, so you need to have high commitment for this job.
4. Handicraft
This is not a job for anyone especially if your work in arts really sux since your schooling days. It takes more than creativity and patience as well as some skills in art and decoration to really earn good money in this job. Despite that, you don’t have to be Leonardo Da Vinci when considering this job. The important thing is that you have good observation whenever you go out because that’s when you can see some new or great ideas to be incorporated into your work. It’s also important for you to have a strong interest in collecting unique handicraft products and other collectibles.
Seriously I didn’t know much about how much you can earn considering the raw materials can be really expensive, but I’ve known some people who earn a bunch from this job, I guess they are really good business and artistic people. Definitely worth a try if you want extra pocket money and have a strong interest in art stuff.
5. Project research & Assignment
This is one of my favorite jobs in the past. Some might think I’m kinda crazy to recommend this job when some of you did complained you don’t even have enough time for your assignments. This job could be one of the most grueling jobs a student can undertake since most of your customers will have high demands on your work, which tend to have a rather short deadline, but I can guarantee you that the reward payment is worth all the effort you put in. I won’t give you the market price for each job, but the payment is really good haha.
Being a researcher, as how I like to address this job since it sounds very professional, has 3 important criteria; a) good command of English (now you know how important it is to have good English rite haha), b) able to find accurate and relevant information within short period of time, c) able to compile and document your information according to specific format or requirement.
Research is not an easy job and tends to take quite some effort and time to complete it, thus people, and I mean many people (normally students, if you understand what I mean) wouldn’t mind to pay someone really good money for research work.
All you are required to do is to get the right information in the shortest time possible, arrange those information, compile and lastly document it. You also need to ensure that the sources and origin of information are kept in tact by following a specific referencing system such as Harvard Referencing system or America Psychology Association system.
The above jobs are only some example that I provided. Of course there are many more jobs such as web designing, graphic design and so on, but those might require some special skills that are not easy to learn. Jobs like home typist are also an option, but the pay is quite low for the time you put in and home typists are not that high in demand as well. Nonetheless you can always do a google search to find more information about jobs that interest you or some money making opportunities.
Hope this info helps! ^_^
Monday, September 29, 2008
Virtual World
Internet had offered a very different life for younger generations compared to our parent's life 30 to 40 years ago. Checking e-mail, online messaging, blogging, e-book, downloading movies, songs or application as well as online gaming has been part of the life in most young people today. I can consider myself as a "senior" in this aspect considering I had exposed myself in this virtual world for nearly 10 years.
From an internet rookie that visited various sites, dont know what is google, getting loads and loads of viruses from websites (including p0rn sites, I do admit it since I'm honest) and learning along the way on how to utilize what's being offered in an unknown great blue sea called the internet till now, at least I have the basic knowledge to find what I want in a secured manner and at least manage to utilize it properly to serve the need of my life (no more p0rn though lol).
One of the greater evolution on the internet is to make people socialize and connecting people (sorry to Nokia for borrowing their quote) in the form of online chat program, VOIP (voice over internet protocol, which basically means u can speak online for free) as well as online gaming. One would hailed the internet for making all this possible, but isit for better or worst?
Using online gaming as an example, Starcraft 2 in year 1998 and Diablo 2 in year 2000 by Blizzard was the 2 pioneer game that drive online gaming to a whole new level. This 2 games brought birth to other MMOPRGs such as Ragnarok Online, Lineage 2, World of Warcraft, Guildwar, Sims 2 and more and more games that offered gamers the chance to explore and interact in the virtual world. Initial games like Diablo 2 only introduce a traditional gaming concept, which means the game mechanic is build in such a way where players will tend to concentrate on raising the level of their characters, pvping against one another, hack and slash monster and trying to become the stronger player/guild in a particular server.
Ragnarok Online by Gravity in 2001 however, introduced a very different gaming concept, which basically offered players better chances to socialize with one another with cute emoticons, dresses and accessories as well as the chance to marry online. This concept attracted a different genre of gamers, not those who are interested in traditional hack n slash game but those that like to socialize online. Many critics hailed this new concept, and future games such as Lineage 2 did adopt such concept to a certain extent.
Despite the success of this concept, I, however never think this as a very positive move in terms of psychology development of these young gamers. Past research had shown that online gamers, at least 80% or more were categorized as "seriously addicted" gamers, and these gamers can spent up 10 hours or more just playing the game. Let's not talk about health first since we all know how bad it is when you faced the monitor for more than 10 hours each day while ignoring other stuffs, but the important thing I've yet to mention is some of these gamers dwelved too deep in their "virtual life" while ignoring much of their reality life.
Imagining dedicating alot of time in a virtual world that they consider to be safe, pretending to be another character, befriending strangers that could ulterior motives, and doing online dating and marriage when a youngster had yet to expose themselves enough in reality life. How could this affect their later life? There were reports that showed that some youngsters dwelved too deep into online gaming till they can't differentiate reality and virtual world, which is pretty frightening if you asked me. I did an experiment in an local online game and you won't believed how easily I can get the handphone of few girls in less than 1 hour.
It's not as though I'm condeming online gaming, since I was an online gamer myself few years ago and thus I can speak from my experience based on what I observed and from chats from my online friends. Its just that most youngsters might not be able to discipline themselves enough to separate the differences between virtual and reality world, and some youngsters, especially those who lack of friends or those with lower self-esteem would adopt a totally opposite personality online to make them feel better. The main issue is, how would that help with this youngster's psychological development? Would it help, or would it make matters worst since the problem with the youngster wasn't solved at all. As this particular youngster will feel safer and more secure in virtual world with a totally different character, how will that help them when they are facing the reality world later? Surely it could bring negative effects to them, at least in terms of psychological development right?
As such, it is important to have a balance between play, fun and addicted especially when it comes to online gaming. And as a future psychologist, hopefully there are enough researches done in this area to bring more awareness and to help more and more youngsters that are getting more and more addicted in this genre of gaming.
We do hope we can make a difference.
From an internet rookie that visited various sites, dont know what is google, getting loads and loads of viruses from websites (including p0rn sites, I do admit it since I'm honest) and learning along the way on how to utilize what's being offered in an unknown great blue sea called the internet till now, at least I have the basic knowledge to find what I want in a secured manner and at least manage to utilize it properly to serve the need of my life (no more p0rn though lol).
One of the greater evolution on the internet is to make people socialize and connecting people (sorry to Nokia for borrowing their quote) in the form of online chat program, VOIP (voice over internet protocol, which basically means u can speak online for free) as well as online gaming. One would hailed the internet for making all this possible, but isit for better or worst?
Using online gaming as an example, Starcraft 2 in year 1998 and Diablo 2 in year 2000 by Blizzard was the 2 pioneer game that drive online gaming to a whole new level. This 2 games brought birth to other MMOPRGs such as Ragnarok Online, Lineage 2, World of Warcraft, Guildwar, Sims 2 and more and more games that offered gamers the chance to explore and interact in the virtual world. Initial games like Diablo 2 only introduce a traditional gaming concept, which means the game mechanic is build in such a way where players will tend to concentrate on raising the level of their characters, pvping against one another, hack and slash monster and trying to become the stronger player/guild in a particular server.
Ragnarok Online by Gravity in 2001 however, introduced a very different gaming concept, which basically offered players better chances to socialize with one another with cute emoticons, dresses and accessories as well as the chance to marry online. This concept attracted a different genre of gamers, not those who are interested in traditional hack n slash game but those that like to socialize online. Many critics hailed this new concept, and future games such as Lineage 2 did adopt such concept to a certain extent.
Despite the success of this concept, I, however never think this as a very positive move in terms of psychology development of these young gamers. Past research had shown that online gamers, at least 80% or more were categorized as "seriously addicted" gamers, and these gamers can spent up 10 hours or more just playing the game. Let's not talk about health first since we all know how bad it is when you faced the monitor for more than 10 hours each day while ignoring other stuffs, but the important thing I've yet to mention is some of these gamers dwelved too deep in their "virtual life" while ignoring much of their reality life.
Imagining dedicating alot of time in a virtual world that they consider to be safe, pretending to be another character, befriending strangers that could ulterior motives, and doing online dating and marriage when a youngster had yet to expose themselves enough in reality life. How could this affect their later life? There were reports that showed that some youngsters dwelved too deep into online gaming till they can't differentiate reality and virtual world, which is pretty frightening if you asked me. I did an experiment in an local online game and you won't believed how easily I can get the handphone of few girls in less than 1 hour.
It's not as though I'm condeming online gaming, since I was an online gamer myself few years ago and thus I can speak from my experience based on what I observed and from chats from my online friends. Its just that most youngsters might not be able to discipline themselves enough to separate the differences between virtual and reality world, and some youngsters, especially those who lack of friends or those with lower self-esteem would adopt a totally opposite personality online to make them feel better. The main issue is, how would that help with this youngster's psychological development? Would it help, or would it make matters worst since the problem with the youngster wasn't solved at all. As this particular youngster will feel safer and more secure in virtual world with a totally different character, how will that help them when they are facing the reality world later? Surely it could bring negative effects to them, at least in terms of psychological development right?
As such, it is important to have a balance between play, fun and addicted especially when it comes to online gaming. And as a future psychologist, hopefully there are enough researches done in this area to bring more awareness and to help more and more youngsters that are getting more and more addicted in this genre of gaming.
We do hope we can make a difference.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Deception
Life is like a drama as many people said. Which explains why most of us are wearing a social mask aka "persona" when interacting with other people. Some act to be cute, some act to be friendly, some act to be tough, some act to be cool and the list goes on...
The main question now would be, is it necessary to pretend to be someone else or to adopt a totally different behavior when you are meeting or socializing with someone else? In most cases, I would say it is necessary. The society nowadays has lesser tolerance towards those who tried to act out of norm, such as positive criticism even it were for the benefit of the listener. You can say it's weird, but I guess people nowadays need too much about feeling good about themselves till the extend they don't mind to be blinded by lies if those lies can make them feel good, but they most likely don't tolerate criticism even if those criticism helps them one way or another.
Anyone who don't obey such social norms might ended up being booted out from a group or being left out of anything. Humans are social beings afterall, and I guess such punishment is abit too harsh for most of us, and most people have no choice but to 'act' with one another, just like the saying "if you can't beat them, join them".
It's very weird, but for some reason, most people only dwelve deeper and deeper in something even when they know it's wrong. Humans are weird huh, and I guess that what makes each of us more 'interesting'.
The main question now would be, is it necessary to pretend to be someone else or to adopt a totally different behavior when you are meeting or socializing with someone else? In most cases, I would say it is necessary. The society nowadays has lesser tolerance towards those who tried to act out of norm, such as positive criticism even it were for the benefit of the listener. You can say it's weird, but I guess people nowadays need too much about feeling good about themselves till the extend they don't mind to be blinded by lies if those lies can make them feel good, but they most likely don't tolerate criticism even if those criticism helps them one way or another.
Anyone who don't obey such social norms might ended up being booted out from a group or being left out of anything. Humans are social beings afterall, and I guess such punishment is abit too harsh for most of us, and most people have no choice but to 'act' with one another, just like the saying "if you can't beat them, join them".
It's very weird, but for some reason, most people only dwelve deeper and deeper in something even when they know it's wrong. Humans are weird huh, and I guess that what makes each of us more 'interesting'.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Is Trying My Best Even Enough?
Help... how much help can I actually provide? I used to think by trying your best, u can always make a difference for others but I guess that thinking was bit too naive. Certain events lately make me realized that there are times when you can't make too much of a difference despite trying your best to help someone in their problem. Its really some regret, but I guess sometimes you can't help it, at least I tried my best rite?
I can only hope that time can reveal a better path for these people and allow them to see my points all along. May the force be with you! ^_^
I can only hope that time can reveal a better path for these people and allow them to see my points all along. May the force be with you! ^_^
Monday, September 15, 2008
The Relationship Tree
Everyone had a relationship with someone the second they were borned. Mother, father, siblings, auntie or uncle, and the list goes on...
Regardless of any relationship we are in, it takes great effort from both parties to let the relationship grow, or die... Taking a plant as an example, we need to water, loosen its soil (some even believed music helps plant to grow, I had no idea for now though), spraying it pesticide sometimes to ensure the plant grow up big and strong. It takes a mutual combination of how much the plant needs (water, soil, sunshine, etc) as well as how much we gave the plant that determine how well the plant grows.
Overdoing it, such as too much watering might caused the plant to die, using pesticide might caused some plant to die are just some examples of how mutual understanding in meeting the needs of the plant aka relationship determines how it grows.
When a plant grows up big and strong like the coconut tree, it can withstand the strongest of wind. However, a weak plant will only leads to death and decay, and no remedy in the world can heal it. I guess that was the cruel nature of this world, but again, we always have the choice to pick up a new plant and grow it up all over again.
All the best to you my dear friend!
Regardless of any relationship we are in, it takes great effort from both parties to let the relationship grow, or die... Taking a plant as an example, we need to water, loosen its soil (some even believed music helps plant to grow, I had no idea for now though), spraying it pesticide sometimes to ensure the plant grow up big and strong. It takes a mutual combination of how much the plant needs (water, soil, sunshine, etc) as well as how much we gave the plant that determine how well the plant grows.
Overdoing it, such as too much watering might caused the plant to die, using pesticide might caused some plant to die are just some examples of how mutual understanding in meeting the needs of the plant aka relationship determines how it grows.
When a plant grows up big and strong like the coconut tree, it can withstand the strongest of wind. However, a weak plant will only leads to death and decay, and no remedy in the world can heal it. I guess that was the cruel nature of this world, but again, we always have the choice to pick up a new plant and grow it up all over again.
All the best to you my dear friend!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
The End of a Long Holiday and the Beginnng of A New Semester!
It has been quite sometime since i last updated my blog, guess I was enjoying my life too much during the holiday haha; socializing and meeting up with friends for fun and activities, freelance job, internship, famine 30 hours, boiling vcds (it was dvds actually) and more!
Famine 30 hours is basically an event organized by World Vision to raise funds for poverty children where every participant needs donate/ask for donation/accumulate a certain sum of money to join the event itself to fast for 30 hours (this is to remind everyone of the suffering and lack of food experienced by most poverty children around the world). I always have a weakness for food and can't stand hunger, my previous housemate had commented that I looked like a drug addict when didn't eat after quite sometime haha; i was basically shivering and sniffing like one :(
But guess what, I did managed to survive the event without any scar lol, it was quite fun and I managed to know a few nice people there. Given a choice, I will opt to join it again next year with a bigger gang of mine hehe, life is all about enjoying to the fullest rite? :P
Nothing much to say about boiling vcds and socializing except I was addicted to singing K in the past 2 weeks. Been visiting Neways in 1U for like 3 times in 2 weeks, which is alot considering it has been around 7 years since I last went to sing any K. Me and my friends might make it a weekly event, which is gonna burn a hole in my pocket for sure lol but at least it's not that expensive considering our last session only costs us around RM20 for 6 hours during nighttime, pretty cheap rite? :P
One amazing moment I had during the holiday was when I was working freelancing as a promoter in Bangsar Village last Sat and Sun. I saw something really beautiful there, not chio girls la but a very talented pianist with alot of discrepancies. Blind, hearing problem (he needed a hearing aid) and most important of all, he was someone with learning disability and you can see he was not normal compared to us, but the songs he played is up to par with many professional pianist. I was so amazed by his play that I always take my lunch or dinner ASAP and basically sat there till the end of my break.
Looking at him made me realized life can be a very beautiful thing, and I was wondering if someone like him can live normally and never cry for those unfair moments in life, why should we, normal people always cry for the simplest of problems rite? They do not have the power to change their biological deficiency, yet they have such great courage to try to live a normal life whereas people like us sometimes failed to gather such courage or realized that we always have the power to change our life to be a better one. Anyway, the pianist name was Collin and he did performed in many events before such as Genting, Le Meridien to name a few. He did have his fair share of fans, some people I spoke to were actually visiting his play every now and then, and yea, you can count me as one of his fans as well. ;)
Every good thing has to come to an end though, and my new semester just started last Tuesday! Not as though I was terrified by it though since studying was already part of my daily routine for like... 15-18 years already? Nonetheless I hope to achieve good result this sem (I knew I always said the same every semester haha) in order to achieve at least 2nd upper degree for my Bachelor of Psychology course.
The first week passed off peacefully, almost too peaceful since most classes have yet to start any lecturing sessions yet (I only refer to those I attended so far). But me and my friend did have some busy time forming groups or stuffs for the upcoming group assignment for some of our subjects.
Hopefully all of us can work hard together as well as keeping an eye on one another to ensure everyone is working hard haha... ya, I do need supervision to be hardworking as I was a well-known lazy worm :(
Gambateh everyone!
Famine 30 hours is basically an event organized by World Vision to raise funds for poverty children where every participant needs donate/ask for donation/accumulate a certain sum of money to join the event itself to fast for 30 hours (this is to remind everyone of the suffering and lack of food experienced by most poverty children around the world). I always have a weakness for food and can't stand hunger, my previous housemate had commented that I looked like a drug addict when didn't eat after quite sometime haha; i was basically shivering and sniffing like one :(
But guess what, I did managed to survive the event without any scar lol, it was quite fun and I managed to know a few nice people there. Given a choice, I will opt to join it again next year with a bigger gang of mine hehe, life is all about enjoying to the fullest rite? :P
Nothing much to say about boiling vcds and socializing except I was addicted to singing K in the past 2 weeks. Been visiting Neways in 1U for like 3 times in 2 weeks, which is alot considering it has been around 7 years since I last went to sing any K. Me and my friends might make it a weekly event, which is gonna burn a hole in my pocket for sure lol but at least it's not that expensive considering our last session only costs us around RM20 for 6 hours during nighttime, pretty cheap rite? :P
One amazing moment I had during the holiday was when I was working freelancing as a promoter in Bangsar Village last Sat and Sun. I saw something really beautiful there, not chio girls la but a very talented pianist with alot of discrepancies. Blind, hearing problem (he needed a hearing aid) and most important of all, he was someone with learning disability and you can see he was not normal compared to us, but the songs he played is up to par with many professional pianist. I was so amazed by his play that I always take my lunch or dinner ASAP and basically sat there till the end of my break.
Looking at him made me realized life can be a very beautiful thing, and I was wondering if someone like him can live normally and never cry for those unfair moments in life, why should we, normal people always cry for the simplest of problems rite? They do not have the power to change their biological deficiency, yet they have such great courage to try to live a normal life whereas people like us sometimes failed to gather such courage or realized that we always have the power to change our life to be a better one. Anyway, the pianist name was Collin and he did performed in many events before such as Genting, Le Meridien to name a few. He did have his fair share of fans, some people I spoke to were actually visiting his play every now and then, and yea, you can count me as one of his fans as well. ;)
Every good thing has to come to an end though, and my new semester just started last Tuesday! Not as though I was terrified by it though since studying was already part of my daily routine for like... 15-18 years already? Nonetheless I hope to achieve good result this sem (I knew I always said the same every semester haha) in order to achieve at least 2nd upper degree for my Bachelor of Psychology course.
The first week passed off peacefully, almost too peaceful since most classes have yet to start any lecturing sessions yet (I only refer to those I attended so far). But me and my friend did have some busy time forming groups or stuffs for the upcoming group assignment for some of our subjects.
Hopefully all of us can work hard together as well as keeping an eye on one another to ensure everyone is working hard haha... ya, I do need supervision to be hardworking as I was a well-known lazy worm :(
Gambateh everyone!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Holiday so far...
Is nothing special lo... Didn't get to learn much from my internship as what I hope for cos its mainly work n more work lol... but at least it introduce me to some new fields which are quite interesting; how to plan and prepare for a workshop, etc...
The worst part was I had a few things wanted to do during this holiday; learning mandarin, polishing SPSS and finding relevant research topic for next semester's PSY202, but none had been done so far... in fact, I have yet to start any of those haiz... :(
And now left only 2 weeks lo, how can I utilize them le? Or should I say, am I motivated enough to do something within these 2 weeks le? Haha... I dunno, but I think would..... gua.
Someone start to force me to start doing it pls :(
The worst part was I had a few things wanted to do during this holiday; learning mandarin, polishing SPSS and finding relevant research topic for next semester's PSY202, but none had been done so far... in fact, I have yet to start any of those haiz... :(
And now left only 2 weeks lo, how can I utilize them le? Or should I say, am I motivated enough to do something within these 2 weeks le? Haha... I dunno, but I think would..... gua.
Someone start to force me to start doing it pls :(
Tree of Values
I had the privilege to a Peace Leadership workshop last week and gained some valuable knowledge. One interesting description used in the workshop was how our values resemble seeds in a tree. It takes time, effort, will and energy to water our plant's seed to enable it to grow into a small plant, and subsequently into a tree.
The same concept goes for our moral values. We needed time to experience lots of rise and fall in between events and happening, have a strong will to rise up from our faults and put more efforts to correct our mistakes and values to enable us to grow as a person. In the meantime, we also need to protect ourselves from harmful insects such as negative social values, etc from harming our moral values.
I guess such learning process will keep repeating itself, and what matters most is what we learned in the process of growing our positive values.
The same concept goes for our moral values. We needed time to experience lots of rise and fall in between events and happening, have a strong will to rise up from our faults and put more efforts to correct our mistakes and values to enable us to grow as a person. In the meantime, we also need to protect ourselves from harmful insects such as negative social values, etc from harming our moral values.
I guess such learning process will keep repeating itself, and what matters most is what we learned in the process of growing our positive values.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Pathethic people...
Humans are pathetic. Yup, you're not reading a wrongly phrase sentence. And in case you still have doubt, I'm nice enough to repeat that sentence for you, "HUMANS ARE PATHETIC"!
1. We like to associate certain people with certain traits instead of treating them as an unique individual. Races, genders, social status etc. are some example of how we relate a particular person to a certain traits, i.e. the kiasuness and greed of Chinese, lazy Malay, violent Indian, super emo girls, limitless egos in guys..... I don't think I need to go on rite? What I mean is, can we be very sure that every girls are super emo, every Chinese is greedy blah blah blah? NO! Being a certain race or gender doesn't mean we will posses all those traits. As such, why can't we respect, tolerate and accept individual as an unique identity and stop relating people to certain stupid stuff?
Humans are pathetic rite?
2. Selfish assholes. Tell me how many people you met in your life that are not selfish. I guess maybe one in a million, could be lesser but no doubt most people are selfish. It's just the extend of these selfish behavior that separates a person, but again certain people can be real pathetic. E.g. in a relationship, a guy/girl can cheat on their partner and yet they will choose to give some really lame stupid excuses just to cover their back when such cheat is revealed. I mean, why can't these people just admit their mistake since they are the ones who wants to have "double pleasure" and didn't even care the damage that could be inflicted on their partners in terms of psychological or emotional, especially if that person is of low self-esteem.
Humans are really pathetic rite?
3. Full, or fool of themselves. Some people can think they are somewhat of higher standard than others, thus giving them the stupid thinking that they are much superior compared to other people. One best example was seniority in schools or offices, but let's take the example in school. I was discussing this issue with a friend today and we both agreed that some people can be real fools for thinking that they posses greater knowledge, knows more compared to their juniors. And this is what me and my friend observed in our psychology classes, where students are "supposingly" more well aware that the perception of seniority means superiority is totally wrong, yet these people are so full, or fool of themselves and totally ignore their juniors in classes (ya, even when both are in the same class) or in group discussion.
Dang, humans are just pathetic rite?
4. Greedy/power freak bastards. Just look at the power struggle between BN and Anwar and how these people can use so many underhand tactics just to achieve their goals. Worth mentioning was the number of greedy asses in BN that encouraged the corruption practice in our country. Bleh, enough of politics I guess, it's a neverending story of the patheticness in human being...
5. I can list so much more, but I have a life so do the rest of the imagination yourself.
It looked as though I'm frustrated, which I was indeed when I see the negative direction of where everyone is heading. The current society is indeed in plain deep shit, and it takes some great effort to bring changes to it. Life should be much simpler, but it was us who are making things hard for ourselves. Pretty stupid rite? We rape the nature of their resources, and here we got raped back by it via natural disasters etc...
Of cos, great people still exists, and these people are the pure inspiration for me, and hopefully the day can arrive when we can bring changes to the society and make the world a better place to live.
Ah, I have a dream...
1. We like to associate certain people with certain traits instead of treating them as an unique individual. Races, genders, social status etc. are some example of how we relate a particular person to a certain traits, i.e. the kiasuness and greed of Chinese, lazy Malay, violent Indian, super emo girls, limitless egos in guys..... I don't think I need to go on rite? What I mean is, can we be very sure that every girls are super emo, every Chinese is greedy blah blah blah? NO! Being a certain race or gender doesn't mean we will posses all those traits. As such, why can't we respect, tolerate and accept individual as an unique identity and stop relating people to certain stupid stuff?
Humans are pathetic rite?
2. Selfish assholes. Tell me how many people you met in your life that are not selfish. I guess maybe one in a million, could be lesser but no doubt most people are selfish. It's just the extend of these selfish behavior that separates a person, but again certain people can be real pathetic. E.g. in a relationship, a guy/girl can cheat on their partner and yet they will choose to give some really lame stupid excuses just to cover their back when such cheat is revealed. I mean, why can't these people just admit their mistake since they are the ones who wants to have "double pleasure" and didn't even care the damage that could be inflicted on their partners in terms of psychological or emotional, especially if that person is of low self-esteem.
Humans are really pathetic rite?
3. Full, or fool of themselves. Some people can think they are somewhat of higher standard than others, thus giving them the stupid thinking that they are much superior compared to other people. One best example was seniority in schools or offices, but let's take the example in school. I was discussing this issue with a friend today and we both agreed that some people can be real fools for thinking that they posses greater knowledge, knows more compared to their juniors. And this is what me and my friend observed in our psychology classes, where students are "supposingly" more well aware that the perception of seniority means superiority is totally wrong, yet these people are so full, or fool of themselves and totally ignore their juniors in classes (ya, even when both are in the same class) or in group discussion.
Dang, humans are just pathetic rite?
4. Greedy/power freak bastards. Just look at the power struggle between BN and Anwar and how these people can use so many underhand tactics just to achieve their goals. Worth mentioning was the number of greedy asses in BN that encouraged the corruption practice in our country. Bleh, enough of politics I guess, it's a neverending story of the patheticness in human being...
5. I can list so much more, but I have a life so do the rest of the imagination yourself.
It looked as though I'm frustrated, which I was indeed when I see the negative direction of where everyone is heading. The current society is indeed in plain deep shit, and it takes some great effort to bring changes to it. Life should be much simpler, but it was us who are making things hard for ourselves. Pretty stupid rite? We rape the nature of their resources, and here we got raped back by it via natural disasters etc...
Of cos, great people still exists, and these people are the pure inspiration for me, and hopefully the day can arrive when we can bring changes to the society and make the world a better place to live.
Ah, I have a dream...
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Internship life
Had quite a hectic week since last Monday. This is because most of us are handling quite a few projects at the same time (6 interns in total). Most of the jobs are pretty boring and no brainer, but guess I don't mind at all since everything starts from basic. I guess the presence of Dr. Goh does instill a certain level of stress due to his high demand and 'perfectionist' characteristic.
The interesting part was the more difficult jobs are pilling on us, and I guess most of us would be getting lesser and lesser sleep in the next 3-4 weeks. My group of interns had been pretty nice and helpful except 1, and overall it was a great learning experience for me and the rest of the people.
Yet, working on certain corporate projects mean being realistic, in the sense of marketing, promotion and earning profits. Reality bites, competition makes people ruthless and the race to the top makes people doing what they can to beat the rest in the race.
Dr. Goh did keep reminding most of the interns about how the real world works, and that's because he wanted us to perform. I guess those advices are certainly useful for my other 5 groupmates since most of them had yet to get exposed to the real working world.
Despite appreciating those advices, I, for one never like to use it. I guess that's because I've seen alot of these ugly sides of human, and I do despise myself if I really had to use some "underhand" tactics to get things done. But I guess knowing these means you will be using it when the situation gets dire, which pretty sux.
Nonetheless I still look forward for this month since these projects are really interesting and it does require you to make good use of all those resources available to you; manpower, information, and even lecturers for consultation lol. I guess I'm lucky since I got a lecturer as consultant for one of my project. I guess that's the benefit of knowing them :p
The interesting part was the more difficult jobs are pilling on us, and I guess most of us would be getting lesser and lesser sleep in the next 3-4 weeks. My group of interns had been pretty nice and helpful except 1, and overall it was a great learning experience for me and the rest of the people.
Yet, working on certain corporate projects mean being realistic, in the sense of marketing, promotion and earning profits. Reality bites, competition makes people ruthless and the race to the top makes people doing what they can to beat the rest in the race.
Dr. Goh did keep reminding most of the interns about how the real world works, and that's because he wanted us to perform. I guess those advices are certainly useful for my other 5 groupmates since most of them had yet to get exposed to the real working world.
Despite appreciating those advices, I, for one never like to use it. I guess that's because I've seen alot of these ugly sides of human, and I do despise myself if I really had to use some "underhand" tactics to get things done. But I guess knowing these means you will be using it when the situation gets dire, which pretty sux.
Nonetheless I still look forward for this month since these projects are really interesting and it does require you to make good use of all those resources available to you; manpower, information, and even lecturers for consultation lol. I guess I'm lucky since I got a lecturer as consultant for one of my project. I guess that's the benefit of knowing them :p
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Datelines and Projects
Minutes and seconds are ticking away and I have yet to do what I should be doing, my internship projects! Was feeling really lazy lately, wasted time on yumcha-ing (new english word for you) with frenz, surfing net, chatting with frenz, day dreaming, eating, sleeping, bathing, shitting (you and i did that, so dont laugh lol) etc...
I always realized one thing, I can have some really good ideas for many projects of different genres and are able to execute my ideas on my own, but I will start facing problems whenever I work with people. Can't distribute jobs properly, poor management skills, lazy to plan in advance how to workout a plan, and poor tolerance on team members are among my greatest weaknesses when it comes to group work. In fact I told Dr. Goh (my supervisor for internship) that I hope to improve on this weakness of mine, and that was one of the main reason I applied for this internship.
Hopefully I can learn and improve on this weakness over time cos all our work are groupworks that require good team players. I will learn from people beside me, and wish me luck ;)
May the force be with me (Starwars, 198X)! Bleh, as if I needed that :P
I always realized one thing, I can have some really good ideas for many projects of different genres and are able to execute my ideas on my own, but I will start facing problems whenever I work with people. Can't distribute jobs properly, poor management skills, lazy to plan in advance how to workout a plan, and poor tolerance on team members are among my greatest weaknesses when it comes to group work. In fact I told Dr. Goh (my supervisor for internship) that I hope to improve on this weakness of mine, and that was one of the main reason I applied for this internship.
Hopefully I can learn and improve on this weakness over time cos all our work are groupworks that require good team players. I will learn from people beside me, and wish me luck ;)
May the force be with me (Starwars, 198X)! Bleh, as if I needed that :P
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Movie Fest?
Was able to catch 2 movies that I anticipated for quite sometimes; Dark Knight and Red Cliff, with the former on Monday and latter on Tuesday. I had to say both movies didn't disappoint me, and I do recommend any movie lovers to watch both, Dark Knight especially if you haven't do so.
There was this interesting quote that I saw from Red Cliff from Zhuge Liang, where he said to Sun ShangXiang, "Unique people are often misunderstood by others". This brings me back to think about social norms and conformity that we learned in Social Psychology, where social norms are "invisible" rules in social interaction, where someone that doesn't follow social norms tend to be ridiculed as abnormal, weird and many other funny tags.
I guess that was pretty sad kind of thought, cos everyone should be unique in their ways, yet most people need to act out of their will (past researches found that most people don't like to comply to social norms if given a choice) in order to gain acceptance and avoid negative feelings such as anxiety, etc...
I guess such perception is kinda sad cos people that try to be themselves are "discourage" to do so. At least I'm one of those few feeling proud not to follow certain social norms which i deemed stupid, but of cos there are also certain norms which could bring benefit to everyone such as conformity to enviromental care, cleaniness programs etc...
What I want to address is that, be proud of who you are and don't be afraid to be yourself in public ;)
And yea, I'm also anticipating Mummy 3 this coming 31st July!
There was this interesting quote that I saw from Red Cliff from Zhuge Liang, where he said to Sun ShangXiang, "Unique people are often misunderstood by others". This brings me back to think about social norms and conformity that we learned in Social Psychology, where social norms are "invisible" rules in social interaction, where someone that doesn't follow social norms tend to be ridiculed as abnormal, weird and many other funny tags.
I guess that was pretty sad kind of thought, cos everyone should be unique in their ways, yet most people need to act out of their will (past researches found that most people don't like to comply to social norms if given a choice) in order to gain acceptance and avoid negative feelings such as anxiety, etc...
I guess such perception is kinda sad cos people that try to be themselves are "discourage" to do so. At least I'm one of those few feeling proud not to follow certain social norms which i deemed stupid, but of cos there are also certain norms which could bring benefit to everyone such as conformity to enviromental care, cleaniness programs etc...
What I want to address is that, be proud of who you are and don't be afraid to be yourself in public ;)
And yea, I'm also anticipating Mummy 3 this coming 31st July!
Funny Comic (Part 2)
Continue from previous post...
6. Comparison between past and present Prime Ministers
Dollah refers toBodowiAbdullah Badawi, our current sleeping beauty PM that is considered incompetent and did not manage fulfill his promises to his "rakyat".
7. The current sodomy allegation against Anwar, the de facto leader of PKR.
The ongoing sodomy allegation against Anwar was the re-occurance of what happened 10 years ago when Anwar was charged of the same offence. It was widely speculated (and proved) that Anwar was framed back then, and the mastermind behind it was Mahathir, our previous PM.
8. The same sodomy allegation against Anwar
It was widely believed that UMNO leaders were behind the current sodomy charge against Anwar as a way to prevent him to form a new government or some sort, and you can't blame such speculation when there were so many more issues of great importance wasn't take care of, and instead our government just focus our attention on this case. Speculation was not proven though.
9. The lyingOptimus Prime Minister...
Our PM had made ample of promises in the past but yet didn't manage to fulfill...
Again, credit to the original author and MalaysiaKini. Hope you guys enjoy the comic ;)
6. Comparison between past and present Prime Ministers
Dollah refers to
7. The current sodomy allegation against Anwar, the de facto leader of PKR.
The ongoing sodomy allegation against Anwar was the re-occurance of what happened 10 years ago when Anwar was charged of the same offence. It was widely speculated (and proved) that Anwar was framed back then, and the mastermind behind it was Mahathir, our previous PM.
8. The same sodomy allegation against Anwar
It was widely believed that UMNO leaders were behind the current sodomy charge against Anwar as a way to prevent him to form a new government or some sort, and you can't blame such speculation when there were so many more issues of great importance wasn't take care of, and instead our government just focus our attention on this case. Speculation was not proven though.
9. The lying
Our PM had made ample of promises in the past but yet didn't manage to fulfill...
Again, credit to the original author and MalaysiaKini. Hope you guys enjoy the comic ;)
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Funny Comic (Part 1)
I found these funny comics and think of sharing it out. Basically it portrays the current Malaysia scene. Credits to Mr. Zunar, the original author and artist and MalaysiaKini for hosting it. Ya, I got it from them but at least i give them credit rite? ;)
1.BN robbing our wealth The Rising Cost of Living in Malaysia!
From Left: Samy Velu on toll price (when he's still the Work Minister), Badawi on petrol hiki, Hisamuddin on his Keris thingy.
2. Iron Fist style of ruling on toll hike!
3. Same quote, different way of using it.
Left: Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader of America civil right movement that fought for the rights and freedom of black ppl in America, the quote "I have a dream" was made famous by him in a speech in Washington at year 1963. Right: Badawi sleeping and dreaming instead of doing his job...
4. The GreatWall Jam in KL.
You pay to get caught in traffic jam! One of a kind and out of this world, no wonder tourists are flocking to Malaysia to see such "amazing and mysterious" phenomenon...
5. Bersih Rally on November 2007 in KL.
It basically potrays how the government resolved to use "rough ways" to handle the protest; e.g riot polices, tear gas, etc...
To be continue in part 2...
1.
From Left: Samy Velu on toll price (when he's still the Work Minister), Badawi on petrol hiki, Hisamuddin on his Keris thingy.
2. Iron Fist style of ruling on toll hike!
3. Same quote, different way of using it.
Left: Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader of America civil right movement that fought for the rights and freedom of black ppl in America, the quote "I have a dream" was made famous by him in a speech in Washington at year 1963. Right: Badawi sleeping and dreaming instead of doing his job...
4. The Great
You pay to get caught in traffic jam! One of a kind and out of this world, no wonder tourists are flocking to Malaysia to see such "amazing and mysterious" phenomenon...
5. Bersih Rally on November 2007 in KL.
It basically potrays how the government resolved to use "rough ways" to handle the protest; e.g riot polices, tear gas, etc...
To be continue in part 2...
Internship Project!
I got my internship projects yesterday, only 4 out of 6 that I wanted. Guess I was abit greedy but I thought "the more the better since I'm there to learn and the more I involved, the more I get expose to". Again... guess I was too greedy :(
The 4 jobs were World Famine 30 hours, Corporate Training, Website for students and HELP Psychology Challenge.
a) World Famine 30 hours:
This was my 3rd priority and I got it. I like being part of the organizer in any event and I guess I would like this one. But the bad side of this project is u need to fast for 30 hours! Honestly, I'm not sure if I can do that cos I can have some weird symptoms such as shivering and even running nose when without food for certain period of time! Pretty weird huh lol... I'm not sure the exact job description since we will only be briefed about it on Wednesday.
b) Corporate Training:
This was my 1st priority due to the fact Dr. Goh, my supervisor in this intern stated that we have the chance to follow his team and help out with any corporate training they are giving to clients (our college do offer corporate training services to other companies). Such experience will surely be valuable! Basically this project might required us to help out with gathering and compiling necessary information on any corporate training topic, not sure if we're required to do any other things though.
c) Website for Psychology:
This was my 2nd preference, and Website for Psychology is basically a search engine related website for students not from HELP that are interested in Psychology, and its concept was really very interesting. I guess I'm involved with design or ideas on how to develop this website?
d) HELP Psychology Challenge:
This was my 5th preference, and suprisingly I got it. HELP Psychology challenge is an event by our Psychology department that challenged non-psychology students (secondary school) to write an essay about any psychology topic, and the winner could get a full sponsorship for our Psychology programme in HELP, pretty nice rite? There are various jobs which we're involved in (coordination, marketing, PR, etc) and I have yet to be assign to any job yet.
Projects that I applied but didn't get:
a) Website for Student Activities:
This was also my second preference since it's under the same topic (WEBSITE FOR STUDENTS) together with my other project, Website for Psychology. Kinda disappointed since I think this project is more interesting and I have more to offer for this project compared to the other one. Oh, and I did email and asked whether I can get involved with it or not though lol, so greedy rite?
b) Website for Student Feedback:
This was some kind of self-evaluation website, which I didn't get as well. The concept are more vague and harder to implement, but nonetheless it was an interesting project, I guess.
I guess this would be a nice internship and I didnt regret joining it due to some of its projects are really interesting and comes with some great vision. Hopefully I can contribute something to these projects... ^_^
The 4 jobs were World Famine 30 hours, Corporate Training, Website for students and HELP Psychology Challenge.
a) World Famine 30 hours:
This was my 3rd priority and I got it. I like being part of the organizer in any event and I guess I would like this one. But the bad side of this project is u need to fast for 30 hours! Honestly, I'm not sure if I can do that cos I can have some weird symptoms such as shivering and even running nose when without food for certain period of time! Pretty weird huh lol... I'm not sure the exact job description since we will only be briefed about it on Wednesday.
b) Corporate Training:
This was my 1st priority due to the fact Dr. Goh, my supervisor in this intern stated that we have the chance to follow his team and help out with any corporate training they are giving to clients (our college do offer corporate training services to other companies). Such experience will surely be valuable! Basically this project might required us to help out with gathering and compiling necessary information on any corporate training topic, not sure if we're required to do any other things though.
c) Website for Psychology:
This was my 2nd preference, and Website for Psychology is basically a search engine related website for students not from HELP that are interested in Psychology, and its concept was really very interesting. I guess I'm involved with design or ideas on how to develop this website?
d) HELP Psychology Challenge:
This was my 5th preference, and suprisingly I got it. HELP Psychology challenge is an event by our Psychology department that challenged non-psychology students (secondary school) to write an essay about any psychology topic, and the winner could get a full sponsorship for our Psychology programme in HELP, pretty nice rite? There are various jobs which we're involved in (coordination, marketing, PR, etc) and I have yet to be assign to any job yet.
Projects that I applied but didn't get:
a) Website for Student Activities:
This was also my second preference since it's under the same topic (WEBSITE FOR STUDENTS) together with my other project, Website for Psychology. Kinda disappointed since I think this project is more interesting and I have more to offer for this project compared to the other one. Oh, and I did email and asked whether I can get involved with it or not though lol, so greedy rite?
b) Website for Student Feedback:
This was some kind of self-evaluation website, which I didn't get as well. The concept are more vague and harder to implement, but nonetheless it was an interesting project, I guess.
I guess this would be a nice internship and I didnt regret joining it due to some of its projects are really interesting and comes with some great vision. Hopefully I can contribute something to these projects... ^_^
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Back to Melaka!
Actually I was already back in KL by the time I wrote this blog haha, but nonetheless there was some nice moments back there! I went back Melaka last Monday (14th July) around noon time and came back today.
Monday (14 July):-
I was thinking that I should be able to make it in time to see my sister giving birth to her daughter since I was told she would be delivering somewhere this week. But I received a call in the morning and my dad told me that she had already given birth! I was late again nonetheless, but I went back around noon and managed to see both her and her new baby aka my niece ^_^
I'm glad both of them are fine. As a gesture of blessing, Istole took 10 fishes from my friend (he's the boss of a fish shop) and some fish foods as well to be rared in my house, so nice to know some friends who opened their own shops rite hahaha...
Today was also the day I started my intern... as a nanny! I need to take care of my other 1 year old niece that is very naughty and I can tell you that what you studied in child development didn't really proof to be that helpful. Always need to standby 24 hours :(
Tuesday (15 July):-
This was a painful day. I went to a Chinese sensei type of clinic. Suprisingly it was one of the most glamourous clinic I've ever seen; it comes with SPA and massage, cafe and other kind of services O_O I went there to treat my leg that was twisted during my accident last week, and guess what, a doctor "urut" me by pulling and twisting my leg so damn hard that I felt it was breaking! I ended up limping out of the clinic when I walked in without much problem. He also gave me 6 different kind of medicines, talk about treatment... But I indeed felt better now haha
Had a hair cut as a preparation for internship, and guess what? My friends during secondary school said that they never seen me with such short hair before even in school when we yumcha at night! Urgh!
Wednesday (16 July):-
Relax at house the whole day while preparing for 2 exams on Thurs (which is today). It was a mid-term test for both my IT subjects, while fulfilling my nanny duty (except breastfeed of cos...).
Thursday (17 July):-
Went to take exam during noon and luckily it wasn't that hard. I was carrying my luggages together since it's rather near from the exam centre to bus station. Came back to KL around 7+ and my bus was stopped by police on the way home. They went onboard to check for I/C and me being a good citizen did bring mine. A few guys was detained though due to passport problems I guess.
It's always nice to back home as you're back in a warm and nice environment as well as meeting old buddies. But taking care of a child is very very hard task. I really admire how adults can be so patient with kids, imagine they are crying and screaming and yet the adults can soothe and trying to calm the kid down in such a patient manner does touched me alot. So guys, always treat your parents well, you never know the hardship of taking care of you when you're small till you're a parent yourself haha.
Monday (14 July):-
I was thinking that I should be able to make it in time to see my sister giving birth to her daughter since I was told she would be delivering somewhere this week. But I received a call in the morning and my dad told me that she had already given birth! I was late again nonetheless, but I went back around noon and managed to see both her and her new baby aka my niece ^_^
I'm glad both of them are fine. As a gesture of blessing, I
Today was also the day I started my intern... as a nanny! I need to take care of my other 1 year old niece that is very naughty and I can tell you that what you studied in child development didn't really proof to be that helpful. Always need to standby 24 hours :(
Tuesday (15 July):-
This was a painful day. I went to a Chinese sensei type of clinic. Suprisingly it was one of the most glamourous clinic I've ever seen; it comes with SPA and massage, cafe and other kind of services O_O I went there to treat my leg that was twisted during my accident last week, and guess what, a doctor "urut" me by pulling and twisting my leg so damn hard that I felt it was breaking! I ended up limping out of the clinic when I walked in without much problem. He also gave me 6 different kind of medicines, talk about treatment... But I indeed felt better now haha
Had a hair cut as a preparation for internship, and guess what? My friends during secondary school said that they never seen me with such short hair before even in school when we yumcha at night! Urgh!
Wednesday (16 July):-
Relax at house the whole day while preparing for 2 exams on Thurs (which is today). It was a mid-term test for both my IT subjects, while fulfilling my nanny duty (except breastfeed of cos...).
Thursday (17 July):-
Went to take exam during noon and luckily it wasn't that hard. I was carrying my luggages together since it's rather near from the exam centre to bus station. Came back to KL around 7+ and my bus was stopped by police on the way home. They went onboard to check for I/C and me being a good citizen did bring mine. A few guys was detained though due to passport problems I guess.
It's always nice to back home as you're back in a warm and nice environment as well as meeting old buddies. But taking care of a child is very very hard task. I really admire how adults can be so patient with kids, imagine they are crying and screaming and yet the adults can soothe and trying to calm the kid down in such a patient manner does touched me alot. So guys, always treat your parents well, you never know the hardship of taking care of you when you're small till you're a parent yourself haha.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Ops, Political Idiots "Leaders" Do It Again!
"Blogs contained nothing but lies that could destroy Malaysia!" are some of the most famous quotes by some of our politicians today. You can read their, ahem stupid comments here and here, where our Culture and Heritage Minister Mohd Shafie stated that Blogs and SMSes can destroy a civilization and Tunku Abdul Aziz, a former special adviser to United Nations secretary-general on ethics commented that "most bloggers are lying and their comments are not professional due to lack of qualification".
I do agree that lies can indeed destroy a nation. I guess taking Malaysia as an example is a safe bet, because we've been living under lies and empty promises for so many years. It's not lies from bloggers mind you, but lies from our incapable politicians. Look at how the growth of Malaysia had stagnant for the past many years, look at how lesser and lesser foreign firms are investing in Malaysia (in fact more and more are shutting down their operations in Malaysia), the failure of Goverment Linked Companies like Proton and look at how More and MORE problems are occuring such as higher living costs, political turnmoil, and yes, more stupid politicians giving stupid comments when they are better and fully qualified to apply the position of clowns in circus or entertainers in zoos.
This makes me wonder, do our politicians get bonuses for making some stupid comments, or do BN actually promote those that gives comments deemed most stupid? Mr. Politician, in case you do not know, Malaysian have this organ called BRAIN, which I guess its something you guys lack of. Most of us can think "properly" and "rationalize" what's right and wrong. People don't simply trust a source because we have this simple skill called "analyzing" (again, I guess that's something you politicians lacked of) to analyze the situation and then choose whether to believe it or not.
In case you guys still can't figure out why people turn to online sources like Malaysia Kini or blogs, let me remind you again (I know I'm so nice to waste 5 minutes of my time reminding you, but hey, we bloggers are nice people rite?). People resolved to online resources to get their information because Mainstream Media is pro-government. In case you don't understand (cos it seems you politicians lack of "understanding"), it basically meant that those medias are siding government and mostly reporting the "great deeds" and "lies" from goverment. Dont believe? Please buy a copy of recycle paper like UTUSAN MELAYU and hope you can get what I mean. That, my friend, is what you called LIE. I have yet to name other sources of media like NST cos I'm too lazy to list all out.
Such unrealiable source of news forces the "Rakyat" as how Pak Lah likes to put, to choose another form of media for reference on everyday happening. Which is why they turn to online sources, cos it's only there the "rakyat" can find some (I didn't put ALL cos there are indeed some extremely bias and untrue news) true news that reflects on the current situation in the country.
In case both Mohd Shafie and Tunku Abdul Aziz failed their history before, one of the most important element that brings a civilization together is "communication", which basically means how information is passed from one source to another. Malaysia lacked of this "communication" for many years and what's the result? Malaysia is getting worse from day to day compared to other countries that was once lacking so far from Malaysia e.g. Korea. Even Vietnam is doing so well now...
But it seems you short sighted policians can only put blames on bloggers or online resources and deemed them as lies as they were written by "unqualified" people. I do wonder what was Tunku Abdul Aziz's meaning of "disqualified"? Does he meant lack of certification; position; or intelligence? If position was what he meant, then sorry dude, as you politicians had shown, one's "qualification can be really low even if they are the leaders of the country, the same goes with intelligence. If he meant certificiation, then tell me how many of those in Parliments had a P.H.D or Masters in certain discipline (even if they do, yet at many time their remarks beared similarity with our furry ancestors with those uncivilized language, with the latest news being the Bung Moktar showing rude gesture, duh) before they give some "professional" comments. And I have not mentioned that 2 of the greatest business brain in modern era, Bill Gates (most people knew who he is, oh I forgotten some politician might not due to their ignorance so I will list it out...) the founder of Microsoft and Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple and the mastermind behind the Ipod are actually college dropouts since Bill Gates did not finished his college and Steve Jobs only managed to complete his first year. So dear sir, please tell me, what do you mean by "disqualified". And instead of trying to improve the situation, you, "qualified" politicians choosed to spend hours to script your speech (or maybe some of your scriptwriters again) and give another stupid opinion.
Or maybe you guys realized the situation in Malaysia is too tensed up now, thus you choose to enlighten our hearts by providing some humours by giving stupid comments. If that's the case, I offer my humblest apology...
p/s: By no mean I'm referring most politicians had the brain size of a pea, but most of these Badawi lackeys are making comments without thinking. There are indeed many politicians with good insights, thus my comments doesn't generalize to these people.
I do agree that lies can indeed destroy a nation. I guess taking Malaysia as an example is a safe bet, because we've been living under lies and empty promises for so many years. It's not lies from bloggers mind you, but lies from our incapable politicians. Look at how the growth of Malaysia had stagnant for the past many years, look at how lesser and lesser foreign firms are investing in Malaysia (in fact more and more are shutting down their operations in Malaysia), the failure of Goverment Linked Companies like Proton and look at how More and MORE problems are occuring such as higher living costs, political turnmoil, and yes, more stupid politicians giving stupid comments when they are better and fully qualified to apply the position of clowns in circus or entertainers in zoos.
This makes me wonder, do our politicians get bonuses for making some stupid comments, or do BN actually promote those that gives comments deemed most stupid? Mr. Politician, in case you do not know, Malaysian have this organ called BRAIN, which I guess its something you guys lack of. Most of us can think "properly" and "rationalize" what's right and wrong. People don't simply trust a source because we have this simple skill called "analyzing" (again, I guess that's something you politicians lacked of) to analyze the situation and then choose whether to believe it or not.
In case you guys still can't figure out why people turn to online sources like Malaysia Kini or blogs, let me remind you again (I know I'm so nice to waste 5 minutes of my time reminding you, but hey, we bloggers are nice people rite?). People resolved to online resources to get their information because Mainstream Media is pro-government. In case you don't understand (cos it seems you politicians lack of "understanding"), it basically meant that those medias are siding government and mostly reporting the "great deeds" and "lies" from goverment. Dont believe? Please buy a copy of recycle paper like UTUSAN MELAYU and hope you can get what I mean. That, my friend, is what you called LIE. I have yet to name other sources of media like NST cos I'm too lazy to list all out.
Such unrealiable source of news forces the "Rakyat" as how Pak Lah likes to put, to choose another form of media for reference on everyday happening. Which is why they turn to online sources, cos it's only there the "rakyat" can find some (I didn't put ALL cos there are indeed some extremely bias and untrue news) true news that reflects on the current situation in the country.
In case both Mohd Shafie and Tunku Abdul Aziz failed their history before, one of the most important element that brings a civilization together is "communication", which basically means how information is passed from one source to another. Malaysia lacked of this "communication" for many years and what's the result? Malaysia is getting worse from day to day compared to other countries that was once lacking so far from Malaysia e.g. Korea. Even Vietnam is doing so well now...
But it seems you short sighted policians can only put blames on bloggers or online resources and deemed them as lies as they were written by "unqualified" people. I do wonder what was Tunku Abdul Aziz's meaning of "disqualified"? Does he meant lack of certification; position; or intelligence? If position was what he meant, then sorry dude, as you politicians had shown, one's "qualification can be really low even if they are the leaders of the country, the same goes with intelligence. If he meant certificiation, then tell me how many of those in Parliments had a P.H.D or Masters in certain discipline (even if they do, yet at many time their remarks beared similarity with our furry ancestors with those uncivilized language, with the latest news being the Bung Moktar showing rude gesture, duh) before they give some "professional" comments. And I have not mentioned that 2 of the greatest business brain in modern era, Bill Gates (most people knew who he is, oh I forgotten some politician might not due to their ignorance so I will list it out...) the founder of Microsoft and Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple and the mastermind behind the Ipod are actually college dropouts since Bill Gates did not finished his college and Steve Jobs only managed to complete his first year. So dear sir, please tell me, what do you mean by "disqualified". And instead of trying to improve the situation, you, "qualified" politicians choosed to spend hours to script your speech (or maybe some of your scriptwriters again) and give another stupid opinion.
Or maybe you guys realized the situation in Malaysia is too tensed up now, thus you choose to enlighten our hearts by providing some humours by giving stupid comments. If that's the case, I offer my humblest apology...
p/s: By no mean I'm referring most politicians had the brain size of a pea, but most of these Badawi lackeys are making comments without thinking. There are indeed many politicians with good insights, thus my comments doesn't generalize to these people.
2 days of shopping spree...
Shopping... how long was it since I last did that. Maybe it was like few years ago, but I can't recall clearly haha. To compensate for my lack of activities for these few years, I decided to go on a shopping spree for the past 2 days. Urgh, a spree indeed that burnt a big hole in my pocket...
Went out from 12pm+ on both days, and reached home around 10pm+, who can believed this is the same guy that got hit by a motorcycle 1 week ago and was limping to school during his examination haha. But I guess the "exercise" on my leg served as a "theraphy" session, and miracle happens cos my leg got better and can move easier these few days! Guess using money "does" help to heal your sickness haha...
Went out to 1U with my ex-housemate Qing on Saturday to buy something, and ended up getting myself a pair of new shoes, a bag, a watch, an accessory, a T-shirt and a shirt. I ended up buying more than I expected, but I still have a pouch, 2 jeans and at least 2 more T-shirts on my wishlist. I guess I won't be getting them anytime soon, else really need to sleep on the street liao. Really appreciate her for accompanying me for the whole day cos she was someone that don't window shop or even go out for no reason. Guess my face was big enough for her to comply haha, so I really thx her a lot for her time, energy and advises ;)
Went to Curve, Ikano and 1U (duh, 1U again u said?) with my daughter on Sunday cos she said she wanna shop for something. Didn't really buy anything today, just ate some nice meals which she intro to me haha, and now I knew a few more nice places to dine ;) Glad she got what she wanted, and yea, both of us enjoyed the outing.
It has been so long since I went out for so many hours due to a busy semester and lack of time. It was tiring but it was fun when you're going out with someone close to you. But sales period is indeed tempting, who can resists nice stuff that had its prices slashed 10%-70% rite (even though most had its prices hiked up)?
Wishlist:
2 x jeans
1 x small pouch (can't see anything nice yet)
2 x hand accessories (can't see anything suitable yet)
2 x T-shirts
1 x belt (can't see a nice one yet, or some are too exp)
Went out from 12pm+ on both days, and reached home around 10pm+, who can believed this is the same guy that got hit by a motorcycle 1 week ago and was limping to school during his examination haha. But I guess the "exercise" on my leg served as a "theraphy" session, and miracle happens cos my leg got better and can move easier these few days! Guess using money "does" help to heal your sickness haha...
Went out to 1U with my ex-housemate Qing on Saturday to buy something, and ended up getting myself a pair of new shoes, a bag, a watch, an accessory, a T-shirt and a shirt. I ended up buying more than I expected, but I still have a pouch, 2 jeans and at least 2 more T-shirts on my wishlist. I guess I won't be getting them anytime soon, else really need to sleep on the street liao. Really appreciate her for accompanying me for the whole day cos she was someone that don't window shop or even go out for no reason. Guess my face was big enough for her to comply haha, so I really thx her a lot for her time, energy and advises ;)
Went to Curve, Ikano and 1U (duh, 1U again u said?) with my daughter on Sunday cos she said she wanna shop for something. Didn't really buy anything today, just ate some nice meals which she intro to me haha, and now I knew a few more nice places to dine ;) Glad she got what she wanted, and yea, both of us enjoyed the outing.
It has been so long since I went out for so many hours due to a busy semester and lack of time. It was tiring but it was fun when you're going out with someone close to you. But sales period is indeed tempting, who can resists nice stuff that had its prices slashed 10%-70% rite (even though most had its prices hiked up)?
Wishlist:
2 x jeans
1 x small pouch (can't see anything nice yet)
2 x hand accessories (can't see anything suitable yet)
2 x T-shirts
1 x belt (can't see a nice one yet, or some are too exp)
Friday, July 11, 2008
End of another semester
Finally completed another semester after taking my last exam yesterday. Went to celebrate with friends till 10+ before reaching home, and of all sudden, a question pop out in my mind.
"What am I gonna do tomorrow (which is today)?"
Suddenly like nothing to do after a busy semester, and I can't help but to think what I can do haha. Got a disappointing news today which is my internship isn't starting next Monday as I anticipated, but the Monday after (21st July) next week, which makes my sudden holiday even longer, even dunno what to do and think even more!
Already planned to go shopping tomorrow and have some reunion with some "long time no see" friend on Sunday before going back Melaka on Monday in order to take the other 2 exams (duh) for my IT course. Don't ask me why I don't want to study when I'm so free, it's because the subject is still manageable without studying I guess, and I'm lazy to study :P
Anyway, wishing all my friends happy holiday and see you guys and gals in September! Don't forget my souvenirs kekeke...
"What am I gonna do tomorrow (which is today)?"
Suddenly like nothing to do after a busy semester, and I can't help but to think what I can do haha. Got a disappointing news today which is my internship isn't starting next Monday as I anticipated, but the Monday after (21st July) next week, which makes my sudden holiday even longer, even dunno what to do and think even more!
Already planned to go shopping tomorrow and have some reunion with some "long time no see" friend on Sunday before going back Melaka on Monday in order to take the other 2 exams (duh) for my IT course. Don't ask me why I don't want to study when I'm so free, it's because the subject is still manageable without studying I guess, and I'm lazy to study :P
Anyway, wishing all my friends happy holiday and see you guys and gals in September! Don't forget my souvenirs kekeke...
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
When will our politicians ever learn?
Or should I ask, will they ever learn to think before they speak? Our PM, gave this line of words
"All the slander and lies spread through the blogs and YouTube do not contribute to ease and confidence in the people," and
"These attempts had blemished the principles of the Rukunegara such as'Loyalty to King and Country, Upholding the Constitution, the Rule of Law, and Good Behaviour and Morality."
Slanders? Lies? I was wondering when can our government even stop putting the blames on this and that and instead work on what should be done. As if the political turnmoil is not in deep shit enough, here we have another joker, our PM, making such an "incredible" statement. No wonder some of my oversea friends said we are slowly becoming the laughing stock of the world, or maybe should I say our goverment and PM is becoming the laughing stock in the eyes of the world.
FFS, it does makes me wonder whether all he did was to keep sleeping and slumbering and only know how to read these idiotic scripts without understanding the REAL meaning behind those contents. I suggest he changed a scriptwriter, at least someone with slightly higher intelligence than those mentally disable people (by no mean I'm discriminating mentally disable people, just referring that the intelligence level of his current scriptwriter is on par with them, no offence)...
All he did was talk, talk and more talk. He's been talking non-stop since the last 2 elections, but where is the action? Where's the promise of more open government, less corruption, higher efficiency, a more open jurisdacy system and many more? All I can see is more open corruption, more name-calling, more raising of keris and more racial incidents, which these political idiots are doing for their own sake! I'm extremely dismay by his inability to focus on the real issue. Where is he when all the political bickering is happening? Did he do anything to help the current economy (I guess he did, by increasing the living cost of everyone)? Sleeping, and dreaming maybe?
We do not turn to blogging or online resources if not because of the extremely bias and pro government mainstream media (MSM) coverage. Have you ever think of that? Blaming of various external attribution is not what a leader should do. In our psychology course, only kids lower than 12 years old keep using denial as a defence mechanism, and it was stated that any age older than 12 years using it means that kid basically had difficulty coping with later life.
I guess this is the disease with our politicians today. They had been denying alot of things for the past 20 years by giving stupid excuses. Our Home Minister can said he didn't know whether the private investigator Bala "was" in Malaysia or not when he can easily access to immigration record. Then we had this stupid Umno Putera leader insulting god by asking Anwar and Saiful swearing by the Quran. For the love of god, any stupid people would know either one of them is lying. So wasn't it an insult to the Quran if both sweared and said they are stating nothing but fact?
I was wondering, when will we ever had an efficient government, a goverment that wants to bring changes to the lifes of 26m population in Malaysia. Why Singapore is as it is today? Because Lee Kuan Yew wanted to bring changes to the country, and he did. I never believe in the bullshit of "not able", but rather do our leaders have the "will and want" to bring changes to Malaysia instead of feeding their own pocket and egos.
Malaysia is already in a very pathetic state. The country once known as "Five tigers in Asia" together with Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore, but look where are we now, and where are these other 4 countries. Our overall economy and GDP per capita is even more pathetic than Singapore, a country that is even smaller than Selangor.
I for one, as a Malaysian definately feel ashamed, not because I wasn't loyal to my country. In fact I believed most bloggers are loyal to Malaysia, and this is why we took the effort to make a change, hoping our little effort to alert the rest of Malaysian to know the current dire situation of the country and to strive for a change.
A good leader is one whose behavior mirrors theirs words, for we or even your other political lackeys won't respect leaders that say one thing but do another. In such times of controversial and challenge, we need a leader that can stand up and take the challenges instead of reading some useless scripts.
All we hope is a better tomorrow for everyone, and we hope you can deliver all the promises you made all these years. And should the government failed, please be a man and learn to accept it was your mistake and take the blame, instead of throwing the ball of blames to bloggers and other people.
Remember sir, for Malaysian are watching, and they are not blind or stupid as how some of you think they are.
"All the slander and lies spread through the blogs and YouTube do not contribute to ease and confidence in the people," and
"These attempts had blemished the principles of the Rukunegara such as'Loyalty to King and Country, Upholding the Constitution, the Rule of Law, and Good Behaviour and Morality."
Slanders? Lies? I was wondering when can our government even stop putting the blames on this and that and instead work on what should be done. As if the political turnmoil is not in deep shit enough, here we have another joker, our PM, making such an "incredible" statement. No wonder some of my oversea friends said we are slowly becoming the laughing stock of the world, or maybe should I say our goverment and PM is becoming the laughing stock in the eyes of the world.
FFS, it does makes me wonder whether all he did was to keep sleeping and slumbering and only know how to read these idiotic scripts without understanding the REAL meaning behind those contents. I suggest he changed a scriptwriter, at least someone with slightly higher intelligence than those mentally disable people (by no mean I'm discriminating mentally disable people, just referring that the intelligence level of his current scriptwriter is on par with them, no offence)...
All he did was talk, talk and more talk. He's been talking non-stop since the last 2 elections, but where is the action? Where's the promise of more open government, less corruption, higher efficiency, a more open jurisdacy system and many more? All I can see is more open corruption, more name-calling, more raising of keris and more racial incidents, which these political idiots are doing for their own sake! I'm extremely dismay by his inability to focus on the real issue. Where is he when all the political bickering is happening? Did he do anything to help the current economy (I guess he did, by increasing the living cost of everyone)? Sleeping, and dreaming maybe?
We do not turn to blogging or online resources if not because of the extremely bias and pro government mainstream media (MSM) coverage. Have you ever think of that? Blaming of various external attribution is not what a leader should do. In our psychology course, only kids lower than 12 years old keep using denial as a defence mechanism, and it was stated that any age older than 12 years using it means that kid basically had difficulty coping with later life.
I guess this is the disease with our politicians today. They had been denying alot of things for the past 20 years by giving stupid excuses. Our Home Minister can said he didn't know whether the private investigator Bala "was" in Malaysia or not when he can easily access to immigration record. Then we had this stupid Umno Putera leader insulting god by asking Anwar and Saiful swearing by the Quran. For the love of god, any stupid people would know either one of them is lying. So wasn't it an insult to the Quran if both sweared and said they are stating nothing but fact?
I was wondering, when will we ever had an efficient government, a goverment that wants to bring changes to the lifes of 26m population in Malaysia. Why Singapore is as it is today? Because Lee Kuan Yew wanted to bring changes to the country, and he did. I never believe in the bullshit of "not able", but rather do our leaders have the "will and want" to bring changes to Malaysia instead of feeding their own pocket and egos.
Malaysia is already in a very pathetic state. The country once known as "Five tigers in Asia" together with Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore, but look where are we now, and where are these other 4 countries. Our overall economy and GDP per capita is even more pathetic than Singapore, a country that is even smaller than Selangor.
I for one, as a Malaysian definately feel ashamed, not because I wasn't loyal to my country. In fact I believed most bloggers are loyal to Malaysia, and this is why we took the effort to make a change, hoping our little effort to alert the rest of Malaysian to know the current dire situation of the country and to strive for a change.
A good leader is one whose behavior mirrors theirs words, for we or even your other political lackeys won't respect leaders that say one thing but do another. In such times of controversial and challenge, we need a leader that can stand up and take the challenges instead of reading some useless scripts.
All we hope is a better tomorrow for everyone, and we hope you can deliver all the promises you made all these years. And should the government failed, please be a man and learn to accept it was your mistake and take the blame, instead of throwing the ball of blames to bloggers and other people.
Remember sir, for Malaysian are watching, and they are not blind or stupid as how some of you think they are.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Thanks for everyone's concern.
I can't help but to express my thanks to most of my friends. I met with a minor motor accident yesterday and was lucky to escape with some minor injuries, and the reaction from those I knew make me feel really touched.
Some of you took the trouble to drive me to dinner around 10+ yesterday night when you know I haven't take my dinner.
Some of you purposely went to buy some medicine for me during night time.
Some of you called and smsed me when you know I met with an accident, offering kind and caring words.
Some of you gave a number of advises even though I was supposed to know better (due to me being older :( ), which shows your concern for me.
Some of you purposely cooked lunch for me and even gave me medicine.
Some of you purposely call me during my exam and ask me for dinner tonight, fearing I had difficulties walking to food stalls.
Ya, you read it right, someone called me during my exam, 3 times and it was from someone I hardly contact. She gave a total a 10 miss calls when I looked back, but the funny thing is Dr. Hera approached me and confiscated my HP and passed to Dr. Anasuya. I tried to approach her to get my phone back, Dr. Hera and Farah was willing to give me back the phone but Dr. Anasuya acted otherwise. She asked me to find Dr. Goh (he's our head of department) which I did thx to a friend who drive me there.
Upon there, I saw the fat butt of Anasuya walking towards our department of psychology, and me, being the limping one walked slower than her even though she was triple my size (ok, its only double). I saw her passing the phone to Dr. Goh and earsdrop Dr. Goh saying its ok so long the student doesn't cheat. Feeling relieved, I approached Dr. Goh and to suprise, Anasuya laughed the hell out of me when she saw me. I was like OMG you fatass, is there such a need when there are so many students outside her room waiting to collect their assignments. If you've been to her counselling classes, you will know how terrible her laughter is...
I felt like Winnie for a moment, as of all sudden eyes grow behind my back and I can "see" many people staring at me like I'm some sort of American Idol winner grabbing all the attention. Luckily I wasn't some sort of low self-esteem guy and don't give a damn about public opinion haha, cos my sole purpose is to get back my phone.
I went into Dr. Goh's room and he was so kind and asked how was the exam and also about my condition when he noticed me limping. I can't use any words to express my admiration on this man, I hardly idolize anyone but I have to say I really admire him alot. After a 10 minutes chat on other issues, he passed me back my phone and I got a "HAPPY ENDING" (CK, 2008). HAHAHA...
Some of you took the trouble to drive me to dinner around 10+ yesterday night when you know I haven't take my dinner.
Some of you purposely went to buy some medicine for me during night time.
Some of you called and smsed me when you know I met with an accident, offering kind and caring words.
Some of you gave a number of advises even though I was supposed to know better (due to me being older :( ), which shows your concern for me.
Some of you purposely cooked lunch for me and even gave me medicine.
Some of you purposely call me during my exam and ask me for dinner tonight, fearing I had difficulties walking to food stalls.
Ya, you read it right, someone called me during my exam, 3 times and it was from someone I hardly contact. She gave a total a 10 miss calls when I looked back, but the funny thing is Dr. Hera approached me and confiscated my HP and passed to Dr. Anasuya. I tried to approach her to get my phone back, Dr. Hera and Farah was willing to give me back the phone but Dr. Anasuya acted otherwise. She asked me to find Dr. Goh (he's our head of department) which I did thx to a friend who drive me there.
Upon there, I saw the fat butt of Anasuya walking towards our department of psychology, and me, being the limping one walked slower than her even though she was triple my size (ok, its only double). I saw her passing the phone to Dr. Goh and earsdrop Dr. Goh saying its ok so long the student doesn't cheat. Feeling relieved, I approached Dr. Goh and to suprise, Anasuya laughed the hell out of me when she saw me. I was like OMG you fatass, is there such a need when there are so many students outside her room waiting to collect their assignments. If you've been to her counselling classes, you will know how terrible her laughter is...
I felt like Winnie for a moment, as of all sudden eyes grow behind my back and I can "see" many people staring at me like I'm some sort of American Idol winner grabbing all the attention. Luckily I wasn't some sort of low self-esteem guy and don't give a damn about public opinion haha, cos my sole purpose is to get back my phone.
I went into Dr. Goh's room and he was so kind and asked how was the exam and also about my condition when he noticed me limping. I can't use any words to express my admiration on this man, I hardly idolize anyone but I have to say I really admire him alot. After a 10 minutes chat on other issues, he passed me back my phone and I got a "HAPPY ENDING" (CK, 2008). HAHAHA...
The Malaysia political scene...
“Drama”. That's the only word fit to describe our current local political scene I wonder why households paid nearly RM100 a month (or more) to Astro to watch drama when the best is so much cheaper in local newspaper or internet. This drama and its two main actors, Anwar and Najib certainly contained more action than Jet Li and Jackie Chan’s Forbidden Kingdom, funnier than Stephen Chow’s Kungfu and Shaolin Soccer (CJ7 isn’t worth mentioning, sorry), and is more passionate than Tony Leung’s Lust, Caution.
Why it has more action? It’s because a new twist in the political scene emerged every few days and its plot is definitely very unpredictable. Why it is funny? OMG you must have some mental problem if you ask this. Don’t you think it’s funny to see politicians of great stature (and supposing smart, or maybe not) falling into a simple trap that normal “rakyat” like you and I can? Passionate wise, I can only say, hate exists due to love. Figure out yourself (don’t ask me cos I only make it up).
First there was the claim by Malaysia Today’s author, Raja Petra about Najib’s wife involvement in Atlantuya’s case. Then, there was this sodomy charge against Anwar, the same thing that causes him to go to jail back in 1998. Then a private investigator appears out of nowhere to present a statutory declaration about Najib’s involvement in Atlantuya’s case, only to retract it a day later.
I don’t plan to touch on the whole Atlantuya’s case due to the cloudy nature of the case. But Najib certainly isn’t doing himself any good by keeping silence so far instead of making a defamation charge of some sort. Maybe there was indeed a certain connection…
For the sodomy case, most people might think Anwar could be at the losing side but I felt it was a blessing for him instead. Why? Let me list out the reasons-
a) It must be handled with great care, a repeat of 1998’s disgraceful way will add more shit into the current BN bandwagon.
b) The public is sympathize with Anwar, creating a more ideal scene for him to pull people to his side.
c) Foreign country like US is already condemning our government in handling the case, what’s better to have some strong friends to offer social support rite?
d) You can’t proof a sodomy case unless there was physical evidence, let’s say sperm in Saiful’s butt… Semen on mattress in the “crime scene” could only proof a sexual activity took place, but not Anwar sodomizing Saiful.
e) Anwar claimed he had alibi
f) Logically thinking, how can a 60+ year old man outpowered a 20+ young man. I seriously can’t find a logic way to explain this. I guess not even Einstein could do it.
The only way to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt is to find the correct semen sample in Saiful’s violated body part or a Chua Soi Lek-type video which I doubt its existance. Or maybe BN can employ and do a CSI thingy and pray it does work miracle.
Back to the sodomy case, the funny twist was how Saiful, an enemy from Pakatan Rakyat's camp can approach Najib for scholarship as well as reporting a sodomy case.
Sorry Mr. Najib
I had to apologize to the fact that I thought all politicians are self-centered and only work towards their own interest. Mr. Najib, our DPM proved me wrong by providing “human services” to youth of the current media scene, Mr. Saiful, the “victim” of Anwar’s current sodomy charges.
I’m sorry Najib, because I didn’t know Malaysia had such a caring leader in you. Instead of contributing to the development of Malaysia (which is calling for dire help for development), you instead put effort in the most basic of all contribution, to attend to the need of an individual. You open your arms and welcome this nobody and have the time to “listen” and the heart to feel “empathy” (I haven’t even talk about you helping him on his loan matter. What a minister you are! I have some problems of my own lately, isit ok if I come to find you as well?
I’m sorry Najib, because I didn’t know Malaysia had such a caring leader in you. Who cares about Michael Chong of MCA since we can come to you straight rite? With your power and position, I believed things can be solved even faster, making the overall process more efficient. But I guess you will be busier lately since you are so diligent in attending to your “rakyat’s” call, unlike your boss which only has all the talk but no action.
I’m sorry Najib, because I didn’t know Malaysia had such a caring leader in you. I didn’t know DPM had the time now to even counsel sodomy victim. But I believed you “specially” took your time off because an individual matter can’t be overlook, or maybe you’re setting a good example for the rest of the more inefficient guys to follow. What a leader. I hope you also open your door to ah long victims, snatch thief victim as well as victims as hit and run like my poor self here.
I’m sorry Najib, because I didn’t know Malaysia had such a caring leader in you. I believed you met Saiful because he was traumatized by the event as the offender was none other than Anwar. But Mr. Najib, I was also traumatized by lots of events. I was traumatized by the recent hike of living costs, was traumatized by not enough money and was traumatized by my school work and exam. Can you spare some of your precious moment for me?
I’m sorry Najib, because I didn’t know Malaysia had such a caring leader in you. You’re helping a dropout student like Saiful to secure loan even though he got a very low CGPA (I consider mine low, but he’s much lower). I wonder what help can u help me since I need to secure study loan as well.
Last but not least, I can't help but to admire Anwar. I suspect he was the mastermind behind his own sodomy charge as well as the statuotary declaration by a private investigator on Najib's involvement in Atlantuya's case. If it was as how I suspected, I must admit the execution of such plan is near flawless. Please don't get me wrong, I for one don't agree using the political scene as well as the welfare of all Malaysian for personal gain. But I can't help to feel relieve cos finally there was someone smart (unlike the many in our government that never think before they talk) is threatening our government, and even though it was all words till now, yet the hope of bringing a new future to Malaysia could lie on this man.
Who knows, for you and I can't predict the future. As such, isn't better to enjoy the drama instead?
Why it has more action? It’s because a new twist in the political scene emerged every few days and its plot is definitely very unpredictable. Why it is funny? OMG you must have some mental problem if you ask this. Don’t you think it’s funny to see politicians of great stature (and supposing smart, or maybe not) falling into a simple trap that normal “rakyat” like you and I can? Passionate wise, I can only say, hate exists due to love. Figure out yourself (don’t ask me cos I only make it up).
First there was the claim by Malaysia Today’s author, Raja Petra about Najib’s wife involvement in Atlantuya’s case. Then, there was this sodomy charge against Anwar, the same thing that causes him to go to jail back in 1998. Then a private investigator appears out of nowhere to present a statutory declaration about Najib’s involvement in Atlantuya’s case, only to retract it a day later.
I don’t plan to touch on the whole Atlantuya’s case due to the cloudy nature of the case. But Najib certainly isn’t doing himself any good by keeping silence so far instead of making a defamation charge of some sort. Maybe there was indeed a certain connection…
For the sodomy case, most people might think Anwar could be at the losing side but I felt it was a blessing for him instead. Why? Let me list out the reasons-
a) It must be handled with great care, a repeat of 1998’s disgraceful way will add more shit into the current BN bandwagon.
b) The public is sympathize with Anwar, creating a more ideal scene for him to pull people to his side.
c) Foreign country like US is already condemning our government in handling the case, what’s better to have some strong friends to offer social support rite?
d) You can’t proof a sodomy case unless there was physical evidence, let’s say sperm in Saiful’s butt… Semen on mattress in the “crime scene” could only proof a sexual activity took place, but not Anwar sodomizing Saiful.
e) Anwar claimed he had alibi
f) Logically thinking, how can a 60+ year old man outpowered a 20+ young man. I seriously can’t find a logic way to explain this. I guess not even Einstein could do it.
The only way to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt is to find the correct semen sample in Saiful’s violated body part or a Chua Soi Lek-type video which I doubt its existance. Or maybe BN can employ and do a CSI thingy and pray it does work miracle.
Back to the sodomy case, the funny twist was how Saiful, an enemy from Pakatan Rakyat's camp can approach Najib for scholarship as well as reporting a sodomy case.
Sorry Mr. Najib
I had to apologize to the fact that I thought all politicians are self-centered and only work towards their own interest. Mr. Najib, our DPM proved me wrong by providing “human services” to youth of the current media scene, Mr. Saiful, the “victim” of Anwar’s current sodomy charges.
I’m sorry Najib, because I didn’t know Malaysia had such a caring leader in you. Instead of contributing to the development of Malaysia (which is calling for dire help for development), you instead put effort in the most basic of all contribution, to attend to the need of an individual. You open your arms and welcome this nobody and have the time to “listen” and the heart to feel “empathy” (I haven’t even talk about you helping him on his loan matter. What a minister you are! I have some problems of my own lately, isit ok if I come to find you as well?
I’m sorry Najib, because I didn’t know Malaysia had such a caring leader in you. Who cares about Michael Chong of MCA since we can come to you straight rite? With your power and position, I believed things can be solved even faster, making the overall process more efficient. But I guess you will be busier lately since you are so diligent in attending to your “rakyat’s” call, unlike your boss which only has all the talk but no action.
I’m sorry Najib, because I didn’t know Malaysia had such a caring leader in you. I didn’t know DPM had the time now to even counsel sodomy victim. But I believed you “specially” took your time off because an individual matter can’t be overlook, or maybe you’re setting a good example for the rest of the more inefficient guys to follow. What a leader. I hope you also open your door to ah long victims, snatch thief victim as well as victims as hit and run like my poor self here.
I’m sorry Najib, because I didn’t know Malaysia had such a caring leader in you. I believed you met Saiful because he was traumatized by the event as the offender was none other than Anwar. But Mr. Najib, I was also traumatized by lots of events. I was traumatized by the recent hike of living costs, was traumatized by not enough money and was traumatized by my school work and exam. Can you spare some of your precious moment for me?
I’m sorry Najib, because I didn’t know Malaysia had such a caring leader in you. You’re helping a dropout student like Saiful to secure loan even though he got a very low CGPA (I consider mine low, but he’s much lower). I wonder what help can u help me since I need to secure study loan as well.
Last but not least, I can't help but to admire Anwar. I suspect he was the mastermind behind his own sodomy charge as well as the statuotary declaration by a private investigator on Najib's involvement in Atlantuya's case. If it was as how I suspected, I must admit the execution of such plan is near flawless. Please don't get me wrong, I for one don't agree using the political scene as well as the welfare of all Malaysian for personal gain. But I can't help to feel relieve cos finally there was someone smart (unlike the many in our government that never think before they talk) is threatening our government, and even though it was all words till now, yet the hope of bringing a new future to Malaysia could lie on this man.
Who knows, for you and I can't predict the future. As such, isn't better to enjoy the drama instead?
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Female Terminology: Learn it...remember it guys!
I've come up (and also copied) some "USEFUL" terms used by females *no offence girls, don't start beating me up later* =P
Female Terminology:
FINE
This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you
need to shut up.
FIVE MINUTES (not Jay Chou's "please give 2 more min)
If she is getting dressed, this is half an hour. Five minutes is only five
minutes if you have just been given 5 more minutes to watch the game before
helping around the house.
NOTHING
This is the calm before the storm. This means "something," and you should be
on your toes. Arguments that begin with 'Nothing' usually end in "Fine"
GO AHEAD
This is a dare, not permission. Don't do it or... dunno, depends on who the girl is, and the consequences could be real bad :o
LOUD SIGH
This is not actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often
misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot and
wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over
"Nothing"
THAT'S OKAY
This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man.
"That's Okay" means that she wants to think long and hard before deciding
how and when you will pay for your mistake.
THANKS
If a woman is thanking you. Do not question it or faint. Just say you're
welcome.
Oh, and before we forget ...
"WHATEVER"
...it's a woman's way of saying F*CK YOU
Sorry for the 18sx thingy. Remember it well guys, just in case some girls use these words on you ;)
Female Terminology:
FINE
This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you
need to shut up.
FIVE MINUTES (not Jay Chou's "please give 2 more min)
If she is getting dressed, this is half an hour. Five minutes is only five
minutes if you have just been given 5 more minutes to watch the game before
helping around the house.
NOTHING
This is the calm before the storm. This means "something," and you should be
on your toes. Arguments that begin with 'Nothing' usually end in "Fine"
GO AHEAD
This is a dare, not permission. Don't do it or... dunno, depends on who the girl is, and the consequences could be real bad :o
LOUD SIGH
This is not actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often
misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot and
wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over
"Nothing"
THAT'S OKAY
This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man.
"That's Okay" means that she wants to think long and hard before deciding
how and when you will pay for your mistake.
THANKS
If a woman is thanking you. Do not question it or faint. Just say you're
welcome.
Oh, and before we forget ...
"WHATEVER"
...it's a woman's way of saying F*CK YOU
Sorry for the 18sx thingy. Remember it well guys, just in case some girls use these words on you ;)
For result or learning?
Had a yumcha (drink tea, chatting, kepoh~ing or whatever you want to call) with some secondary classmates earlier (weird rite cos i'm not studying when exam is so near)and we chat alot about of stuff from politics to work, and finally my studies... Most of them seemed suprised when I told them i got a shit load of assignment for completion in a short period of time.
CSK: wah sot meh, got so many meh
Boy: KDU also not that many wor, quite relax except 3rd year thesis
Me : yalo, who says study is easy lol, hardly sleep for few weeks liao
Dai: surely want to do a gd work le, cant lose out to younger ppl rite haha
This chat reminds me of it. Indeed, I can't lose. In fact I hate losing as I stated before in this blog. I always hope to be better than others in those things I participated in; camps, tournaments, clubs and societies or even casual activities or hobbies. But that was at least 3-4 years ago liao. I guess my frenz's heuristic still reminds them of my old self haha.
These days I still receive such comment, but the fact I try to do a good work is not to get result or to be better than others, but rather to improve myself and my work as a way to test how far I can go and improve again. It's more like a continuous learning or improving a work.
Some might say its around the same or even its the same thing, which I beg to differ. Doing something to win is more result oriented, meaning someone would emphasize on the outcome of the result more. On the other hand, continuous improving one's work is more towards the process of doing the job e.g. which part can be improved somemore, is this part good enough etc...
I believed that the latter method or attitude is more important, too many people over emphasize on results which makes them forget something; the process of generating the result! A poor process might almost don't guarantee any result, and even if you had a one hit wonder, you might not be able to be consistent in future work.
Emphasizing on the process allows a person to continue improving their work, for present and future, which helps to retain a good level of consistency as well as continuous improvement due to adaptive learning. This is exactly what I'm trying to do now haha. Nowadays it's more towards competiting with myself rather than others, cos I'm competiting to try to fulfill my own expectation of a good work (usually fail of cos haha which explains why I'm studying now :( ) and learn from it instead of comparing my work with others.
How can we win others if we can't conquer ourselves rite?
CSK: wah sot meh, got so many meh
Boy: KDU also not that many wor, quite relax except 3rd year thesis
Me : yalo, who says study is easy lol, hardly sleep for few weeks liao
Dai: surely want to do a gd work le, cant lose out to younger ppl rite haha
This chat reminds me of it. Indeed, I can't lose. In fact I hate losing as I stated before in this blog. I always hope to be better than others in those things I participated in; camps, tournaments, clubs and societies or even casual activities or hobbies. But that was at least 3-4 years ago liao. I guess my frenz's heuristic still reminds them of my old self haha.
These days I still receive such comment, but the fact I try to do a good work is not to get result or to be better than others, but rather to improve myself and my work as a way to test how far I can go and improve again. It's more like a continuous learning or improving a work.
Some might say its around the same or even its the same thing, which I beg to differ. Doing something to win is more result oriented, meaning someone would emphasize on the outcome of the result more. On the other hand, continuous improving one's work is more towards the process of doing the job e.g. which part can be improved somemore, is this part good enough etc...
I believed that the latter method or attitude is more important, too many people over emphasize on results which makes them forget something; the process of generating the result! A poor process might almost don't guarantee any result, and even if you had a one hit wonder, you might not be able to be consistent in future work.
Emphasizing on the process allows a person to continue improving their work, for present and future, which helps to retain a good level of consistency as well as continuous improvement due to adaptive learning. This is exactly what I'm trying to do now haha. Nowadays it's more towards competiting with myself rather than others, cos I'm competiting to try to fulfill my own expectation of a good work (usually fail of cos haha which explains why I'm studying now :( ) and learn from it instead of comparing my work with others.
How can we win others if we can't conquer ourselves rite?
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Life after assignment...
I guess it has been quite sometime since i felt so relax. Finally submitted the assgn with my friend today, both of us were very happy cos assgn life had finally ended, at least for now and another 2-3 months haha...
We went to 1U to enjoy and we went to Seoul Garden for dinner. I was quite reluctant at first cos the dinner price is nearly double of lunch price for students, and the worst part is i promised to treat her :(
But a promise is a promise so yea, we went in, paid and take a seat. I didn't have that good impression at the place at first, cos the food variety is not as what I expected, they don't have much variety for a buffet restaurant. But what impressed me most was their good service, they even offer to inform you that they will change the bbq plate, hotplate or whatever you want to call it when it became unusable as in... erm, how should I put it... oh well imagine yourself cos I m too tired to think :P
I saw an "ice kacang" kind of machine and decided to play with it, I know I can be a kid at times but who doesn't rite haha... so I made my own ice kacang which taste real bad due to their brown sugar not sweet and sticky enough. Anyway both of us enjoyed the dinner as the environment is quite nice, especially there are only the both of us in the first hour haha. We were inside for a total of 2 1/2 hours, munching foods while chatting along.
Both of us went to window shop awhile since I need to get some shirts and pants for my intern as they said I need to wear formal attire for work, urgh... I smell burnt in my pocket already. Saw some quite decent shirts and informal wear, but not in the mood to buy or shop cos too tired so we just went off and wonder around 1U before heading back around 10+.
Kind of exhausted, but finally today I can get a real good sleep, without waking up in the midnight to cont my assgn O_O
Didn't feel especially esctatic cos exam is just around the corner (next Mon) but who cares. I will at least relax till Thurs before I start my revision haha, which I believe should be sufficient, hopefully...
We went to 1U to enjoy and we went to Seoul Garden for dinner. I was quite reluctant at first cos the dinner price is nearly double of lunch price for students, and the worst part is i promised to treat her :(
But a promise is a promise so yea, we went in, paid and take a seat. I didn't have that good impression at the place at first, cos the food variety is not as what I expected, they don't have much variety for a buffet restaurant. But what impressed me most was their good service, they even offer to inform you that they will change the bbq plate, hotplate or whatever you want to call it when it became unusable as in... erm, how should I put it... oh well imagine yourself cos I m too tired to think :P
I saw an "ice kacang" kind of machine and decided to play with it, I know I can be a kid at times but who doesn't rite haha... so I made my own ice kacang which taste real bad due to their brown sugar not sweet and sticky enough. Anyway both of us enjoyed the dinner as the environment is quite nice, especially there are only the both of us in the first hour haha. We were inside for a total of 2 1/2 hours, munching foods while chatting along.
Both of us went to window shop awhile since I need to get some shirts and pants for my intern as they said I need to wear formal attire for work, urgh... I smell burnt in my pocket already. Saw some quite decent shirts and informal wear, but not in the mood to buy or shop cos too tired so we just went off and wonder around 1U before heading back around 10+.
Kind of exhausted, but finally today I can get a real good sleep, without waking up in the midnight to cont my assgn O_O
Didn't feel especially esctatic cos exam is just around the corner (next Mon) but who cares. I will at least relax till Thurs before I start my revision haha, which I believe should be sufficient, hopefully...
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
I can't understand...
I was extremely pissed yesterday cos one of my hardwork assgn was copied directly by one idiot. I don't mind if it was some of my previous assgn, but this particular one was intended for today's submission, and yea, he basically got my work of 3 days and copied it in less than 5 minutes.
The funny thing is he can still showed me his assgn proudly as reference, and ya, he's a MBA student (MBA = Master in Butohness and Assholeness)... which makes me to wonder why do earth even have enough space for people like him? Dont you think his existance will only waste the earth's resources and oxygen?
And thanks to him, I spent my whole day and night to "redo" the whole thing by changing all words (yes, word by word!) and adding some other key points. Some might say I'm silly, but I do not want this particular assgn to even have the risk of getting caught for copying as it was the last work before graduating from the course. Nor do I want to confront him cos his points are contradicting with his own work.
Oh well, I guess I'm still immatured in some sense for getting so pissed off by this problem, but as what Winnie said, hopefully he will go to opposite of Heaven later!
The funny thing is he can still showed me his assgn proudly as reference, and ya, he's a MBA student (MBA = Master in Butohness and Assholeness)... which makes me to wonder why do earth even have enough space for people like him? Dont you think his existance will only waste the earth's resources and oxygen?
And thanks to him, I spent my whole day and night to "redo" the whole thing by changing all words (yes, word by word!) and adding some other key points. Some might say I'm silly, but I do not want this particular assgn to even have the risk of getting caught for copying as it was the last work before graduating from the course. Nor do I want to confront him cos his points are contradicting with his own work.
Oh well, I guess I'm still immatured in some sense for getting so pissed off by this problem, but as what Winnie said, hopefully he will go to opposite of Heaven later!
Friday, June 27, 2008
2 more assignments to go!
What a week again. Basically I got sick and luckily not dead yet haha... Just finished my 6th assgn which is a class presentation. I guess I did well, but not as well as I wanted due to lack of information.
The hardest part will begin now where I need to complete 2 MBA asssignments by Monday! Luckily I started some parts already, but still it won't be easy. But once this ends, it also marks the end of a promise. Cos last year I promised a friend that I would do my best to help her to finish her course, and ya, this was her last subject and I'm glad so far she passed everything already. Talk about lessen another burden haha!
Mentally I'm still strong cos I did not feel much pressure at all even during this crazy periods. But physically I really can't cope up, and guess it explains why I keep getting sick so easily lately. A friend said I was too stubborn that I didn't wanted to take rest. But I guess I had limited choice since I wanted to complete my things properly, and guess my will overrides my tiredness and hardly sleep which leads to me getting sick often haha.
Anyway hopefully I can get more rest after this, and ya, I had a nickname from some friends, they call me Assignment Man! Move aways superman n batman, a new superhero is in the town!! ^0^
The hardest part will begin now where I need to complete 2 MBA asssignments by Monday! Luckily I started some parts already, but still it won't be easy. But once this ends, it also marks the end of a promise. Cos last year I promised a friend that I would do my best to help her to finish her course, and ya, this was her last subject and I'm glad so far she passed everything already. Talk about lessen another burden haha!
Mentally I'm still strong cos I did not feel much pressure at all even during this crazy periods. But physically I really can't cope up, and guess it explains why I keep getting sick so easily lately. A friend said I was too stubborn that I didn't wanted to take rest. But I guess I had limited choice since I wanted to complete my things properly, and guess my will overrides my tiredness and hardly sleep which leads to me getting sick often haha.
Anyway hopefully I can get more rest after this, and ya, I had a nickname from some friends, they call me Assignment Man! Move aways superman n batman, a new superhero is in the town!! ^0^
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Assignment! (Cont'd)
A hellish week is finally over, still another week to go. Honestly, I felt rather fatigue easily lately due to lack of sleep. Finally finished 5 assgn, there are 3 more to go. But too bad can't celebrate yet, cos the last 2 are the hardest, what do u expect from MBA papers rite?
Hopefully my body can last that long cos I had been feeling not well since last weekend (headache, slight fever and other usual stuff). And I guess overload will only lower your work quality, my previous few assgn wasn't as how well I hope for, but oh well, guess I can only try even harder next time and plan my schedule better... *___*
So ya, wish me all the best haha... ^_^ \/
Hopefully my body can last that long cos I had been feeling not well since last weekend (headache, slight fever and other usual stuff). And I guess overload will only lower your work quality, my previous few assgn wasn't as how well I hope for, but oh well, guess I can only try even harder next time and plan my schedule better... *___*
So ya, wish me all the best haha... ^_^ \/
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Jokes!
Was too busy to update my blogs lately due to schoolwork commitment, but here are some jokes to lighten up the gloomy environment of all my classmates ^_^
The Malaysian Ministry of Health is now asking the public to be on the lookout for symptoms of the following new contagious diseases.
ASSMA
Severe rashes around the mouth caused by kissing too much ass. The number-one disease in Malaysia amongst civil servants.
DIALARRHOEA
Uncontrollable urge to continually dial friends on mobile phone to share with them such important information as 'I'm now on the monorail' or 'I'm walking towards the car.' Victims can be recognized by large, twitching thumb.
MEESLES
Blotchy skin condition caused by eating too many packets of instant noodles.
MULTIPLE SPOUSOSIS
Affliction whereby victims make frequent trips to Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and China to take on additional brides. Middle-aged men are at significant risk.
YELLOW FEVER
Compulsion to date Asian females. Very common affliction amongst foreign celebrities and caucasian expatriates working in Malaysia. Also known as Pinkerton's Disease.
EKOR-TOTONUS
Flushed complexion, high blood pressure and sometimes depression at finding out one has not won any gaming numbers and lotteries.
HEAVYTITIS
Excessively large breasts. This disease comes in several variant strains…….. Heavytitis A; Heavytitis B; Heavytitis C, and sometimes Heavytitis DD.
CYBERTENSION
Feelings of stress and panic caused by lack of internet access.
DYEBETES
A compulsive need to colour one's hair. Reddish brown tints are the most common symptom, but health authorities have reported a new strain of blond highlights.
CHICKEN TOX
Victims exhibit a great need to tokkok. Highly contagious. Spread by ordinary conversation, and may be exacerbated by good food and alcohol. Politicians and lawyers are especially susceptible. Incurable.
ITCHINIA
The urge in some men after reaching 40 to go for young chicks. This disease spreads fast among those with money and position and cuts across both government and business people. Beware of those who take trips out under the pretext of duty or business. This is a dangerous symptom that the disease may already have taken hold.
The Malaysian Ministry of Health is now asking the public to be on the lookout for symptoms of the following new contagious diseases.
ASSMA
Severe rashes around the mouth caused by kissing too much ass. The number-one disease in Malaysia amongst civil servants.
DIALARRHOEA
Uncontrollable urge to continually dial friends on mobile phone to share with them such important information as 'I'm now on the monorail' or 'I'm walking towards the car.' Victims can be recognized by large, twitching thumb.
MEESLES
Blotchy skin condition caused by eating too many packets of instant noodles.
MULTIPLE SPOUSOSIS
Affliction whereby victims make frequent trips to Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and China to take on additional brides. Middle-aged men are at significant risk.
YELLOW FEVER
Compulsion to date Asian females. Very common affliction amongst foreign celebrities and caucasian expatriates working in Malaysia. Also known as Pinkerton's Disease.
EKOR-TOTONUS
Flushed complexion, high blood pressure and sometimes depression at finding out one has not won any gaming numbers and lotteries.
HEAVYTITIS
Excessively large breasts. This disease comes in several variant strains…….. Heavytitis A; Heavytitis B; Heavytitis C, and sometimes Heavytitis DD.
CYBERTENSION
Feelings of stress and panic caused by lack of internet access.
DYEBETES
A compulsive need to colour one's hair. Reddish brown tints are the most common symptom, but health authorities have reported a new strain of blond highlights.
CHICKEN TOX
Victims exhibit a great need to tokkok. Highly contagious. Spread by ordinary conversation, and may be exacerbated by good food and alcohol. Politicians and lawyers are especially susceptible. Incurable.
ITCHINIA
The urge in some men after reaching 40 to go for young chicks. This disease spreads fast among those with money and position and cuts across both government and business people. Beware of those who take trips out under the pretext of duty or business. This is a dangerous symptom that the disease may already have taken hold.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Assignments and more assignments...
I checked my schedule yesterday and guess what, it was packed like tuna this month! A brief review:-
17th June:- 211 Assgn 1 due
19th June:- 207 Assgn 2 due
23th June:- 205 Assgn 1 due
27th June:- 211 Assgn 2 presentation
30th June:- 2 MBA papers due, together with my 2 other project assgn from Computing course (Networking and Discrete Maths)
Need to complete 8 assgn in half a month, woot! Life has never been so interesting ^___^
Wish me all the best haha.
17th June:- 211 Assgn 1 due
19th June:- 207 Assgn 2 due
23th June:- 205 Assgn 1 due
27th June:- 211 Assgn 2 presentation
30th June:- 2 MBA papers due, together with my 2 other project assgn from Computing course (Networking and Discrete Maths)
Need to complete 8 assgn in half a month, woot! Life has never been so interesting ^___^
Wish me all the best haha.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Finished mid-term, but busier time is ahead!
My last paper was some kind of disappointment cos I believed I prepared rather well but still didn't manage to do as well as I hope to. Anyway, mid-term is finally over, but I don't feel joy about it cos the important period is somewhere around 3 weeks ahead.
I got sick again today, and I guess it was base on accumulation basis of previous fatigue cos I hardly had any good rest for the past 2 weeks except for 1 Saturday. A good friend advised me to take more rest, but I think the circumstances is against me for now since there are things needed to be completed before a specific time, which is our assignments and some other works! And I also promised myself before the semester I will never absent without reason on any classes or tutorials, so haha, guess I can't rest as how I wanted as well... >___<
Thx for the concern though. ^___^
I got sick again today, and I guess it was base on accumulation basis of previous fatigue cos I hardly had any good rest for the past 2 weeks except for 1 Saturday. A good friend advised me to take more rest, but I think the circumstances is against me for now since there are things needed to be completed before a specific time, which is our assignments and some other works! And I also promised myself before the semester I will never absent without reason on any classes or tutorials, so haha, guess I can't rest as how I wanted as well... >___<
Thx for the concern though. ^___^
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Another petrol price hike post...
Even though I will be facing an exam on Monday, I can't help but to find more information regarding our nation's hot topic on petrol's price hike compared to my study materials.
I found out that Malaysia produced a rough amount of 650k barrels of crude per day, and Malaysian in general will consumed 400k barrels, leaving an estimated amount of 250k barrels for exports purposes. The selling price of crude was estimated at USD 30 per barrel 3 years ago, and the current price is USD 130 per barrel, an increase of USD 100 compared to 3 years ago. As the operation cost wasn't affected much in these 3 years, the extra USD 100 can be widely considered as pure profit for Petronas.
So let us do the calculation:
barrels to be exported X pure profit X days in a year X currency exchange (rough estimate) = total profit
250,000 X 100 X 365 X 3 = RM 27,375,000,000.
Did you see the amount of zeros? Its a total of twenty seven billion ringgit of EXTRA PURE PROFIT for Petronas and the government, and don't forget we have yet to include their profits on their sales to both local population and exports of 650k barrels each day. With that extra pure profit, it comes to my mind how come the goverment is claiming that the rising oil price burdening them when they were gaining more profit from it instead.
And for your knowledge, our petrol price of RM2.70 was already the MOST EXPENSIVE among any country in the world that produce and export crudes. Do not compare with China even though they had their own crudes since the country itself needs to import extra crudes as their own could not cope up with the population demand.
Thus, where is the need for price increase? It doesn't needs a Mathematic genius to do calculation whether the goverment is losing or earning more money... Thus why is the government claiming and crying the current oil price is burdening them when they gained more money compared to 3 years ago? And lastly, where did all the money went? And doesn't it sounds funny when our PM said the price increase is for the interest of 'rakyat' since it can be used to fund some 'developmental projects' that were of best interest to the 'rakyat'? Does the name of Northern Corridor, The Iskandar, The Southern Corridor comes to your mind (check wikipedia or other sources if you don't know what are those)?
And the so-called 4 steps to help lessen the burden of 'rakyat', I can't help but to doubt how will the goverment ensure those steps 'really help' us. Sorry Mr. PM and the rest, the future certainly doesn't look bright, and hopefully some counter measures can be taken instead of hiking the petrol price further.
And may I propose that we stop being a clown theather in the eyes of the world especially Singapore and Thailand since both decision to ban and lift petrol sales to their cars were made in less than 1 week and it certainly doesn't look good. Sorry again, but some of you certainly need to double think before you act.
p/s: infos and figures were taken from various internet sources, so credit to them.
I found out that Malaysia produced a rough amount of 650k barrels of crude per day, and Malaysian in general will consumed 400k barrels, leaving an estimated amount of 250k barrels for exports purposes. The selling price of crude was estimated at USD 30 per barrel 3 years ago, and the current price is USD 130 per barrel, an increase of USD 100 compared to 3 years ago. As the operation cost wasn't affected much in these 3 years, the extra USD 100 can be widely considered as pure profit for Petronas.
So let us do the calculation:
barrels to be exported X pure profit X days in a year X currency exchange (rough estimate) = total profit
250,000 X 100 X 365 X 3 = RM 27,375,000,000.
Did you see the amount of zeros? Its a total of twenty seven billion ringgit of EXTRA PURE PROFIT for Petronas and the government, and don't forget we have yet to include their profits on their sales to both local population and exports of 650k barrels each day. With that extra pure profit, it comes to my mind how come the goverment is claiming that the rising oil price burdening them when they were gaining more profit from it instead.
And for your knowledge, our petrol price of RM2.70 was already the MOST EXPENSIVE among any country in the world that produce and export crudes. Do not compare with China even though they had their own crudes since the country itself needs to import extra crudes as their own could not cope up with the population demand.
Thus, where is the need for price increase? It doesn't needs a Mathematic genius to do calculation whether the goverment is losing or earning more money... Thus why is the government claiming and crying the current oil price is burdening them when they gained more money compared to 3 years ago? And lastly, where did all the money went? And doesn't it sounds funny when our PM said the price increase is for the interest of 'rakyat' since it can be used to fund some 'developmental projects' that were of best interest to the 'rakyat'? Does the name of Northern Corridor, The Iskandar, The Southern Corridor comes to your mind (check wikipedia or other sources if you don't know what are those)?
And the so-called 4 steps to help lessen the burden of 'rakyat', I can't help but to doubt how will the goverment ensure those steps 'really help' us. Sorry Mr. PM and the rest, the future certainly doesn't look bright, and hopefully some counter measures can be taken instead of hiking the petrol price further.
And may I propose that we stop being a clown theather in the eyes of the world especially Singapore and Thailand since both decision to ban and lift petrol sales to their cars were made in less than 1 week and it certainly doesn't look good. Sorry again, but some of you certainly need to double think before you act.
p/s: infos and figures were taken from various internet sources, so credit to them.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Internship application accepted!
Moving away from politic stuff for away even though I was kinda hooked by it haha. I had applied an internship position with my college as the assistant of our head of Psychology Department, Dr. Goh to assist him in handling certain projects.
Went for interview the other day, was quite funny since he said this job might not be able to offer me any new knowledge or experience due to my past working experience. This was also my concern that he would reject my application, but after thinking for sometime, I still think it's a better idea to tell him my real situation instead of hiding some facts. Reason is I dont know the job scope of that position, and he does. By communicating frankly with him, he could judge whether the job could offer me something new, and I guess he decided the answer is yes and they accepted my application haha.
You can say I was rather glad I got the job (even though no money haha) cos I believed I could learn a thing or two from him. Will be looking forward towards the job cos it would be my first job in the span of 3years plus, if I dont count in some part-time jobs of cos. Furthermore, I won't be bored for sure since I had 2 other good friends working together with me haha, thus it will definately be a good experience.
Went for interview the other day, was quite funny since he said this job might not be able to offer me any new knowledge or experience due to my past working experience. This was also my concern that he would reject my application, but after thinking for sometime, I still think it's a better idea to tell him my real situation instead of hiding some facts. Reason is I dont know the job scope of that position, and he does. By communicating frankly with him, he could judge whether the job could offer me something new, and I guess he decided the answer is yes and they accepted my application haha.
You can say I was rather glad I got the job (even though no money haha) cos I believed I could learn a thing or two from him. Will be looking forward towards the job cos it would be my first job in the span of 3years plus, if I dont count in some part-time jobs of cos. Furthermore, I won't be bored for sure since I had 2 other good friends working together with me haha, thus it will definately be a good experience.
Petrol hike, aftermath...
I still believe it was some pretty stupid decision to have a sudden 40% hike, not to mention the uncertainty of further hike to RM4.00 is doing nothing but damage to both the population as well as country as a whole. Let me tell you why:-
a) Hawkers and food operators could, or definately will increase their prices.
b) Bus and lorry companies already demand a 40% increase of charges.
c) Manufacturing companies will surely pass any increament of operation to the end users.
d) The KLCI today closed at 1223.56 points today, having dropped 29.65 points.
e) Point a and c means end users will not only need to bear with petrol hike, but an overall hike in daily expenses.
f) Point e means that end user will have lower buying power, not to mention spend more carefully due to unpredictable further price increament.
g) Point f means that our overall economy will be affected since big chances are people will be spending less.
h) Point b, d and g means that any potential investment or expansion might be halt, due to the uncertainty of overall business environment in Malaysia.
Summary, the economy will be affected, the people will be affected and the whole Malaysia will get affected.
Many people might think that such a move especially at this time when so many people are having thorns at heart towards BN can only mean either our PM is brave, or crazy. But I have a different insight, and I think either our PM or his advisors had planted the right strategy. You might ask why, and here is why.
Anyone who followed political news might know our PM's current seat is unstable due to numerous internal and external pressures, or some sort of that. This move of his had basically eliminate any potential uprising or opposition within his party since any new leader will have a very hard time to calm the overall population of Malaysia, and further chaos might follow. With this move, he could secure his seat longer.
Great or not, you decide since we all suffered from it. But you do need to feel proud since he finally produced a masterpiece move for once, if it was as what I think.
a) Hawkers and food operators could, or definately will increase their prices.
b) Bus and lorry companies already demand a 40% increase of charges.
c) Manufacturing companies will surely pass any increament of operation to the end users.
d) The KLCI today closed at 1223.56 points today, having dropped 29.65 points.
e) Point a and c means end users will not only need to bear with petrol hike, but an overall hike in daily expenses.
f) Point e means that end user will have lower buying power, not to mention spend more carefully due to unpredictable further price increament.
g) Point f means that our overall economy will be affected since big chances are people will be spending less.
h) Point b, d and g means that any potential investment or expansion might be halt, due to the uncertainty of overall business environment in Malaysia.
Summary, the economy will be affected, the people will be affected and the whole Malaysia will get affected.
Many people might think that such a move especially at this time when so many people are having thorns at heart towards BN can only mean either our PM is brave, or crazy. But I have a different insight, and I think either our PM or his advisors had planted the right strategy. You might ask why, and here is why.
Anyone who followed political news might know our PM's current seat is unstable due to numerous internal and external pressures, or some sort of that. This move of his had basically eliminate any potential uprising or opposition within his party since any new leader will have a very hard time to calm the overall population of Malaysia, and further chaos might follow. With this move, he could secure his seat longer.
Great or not, you decide since we all suffered from it. But you do need to feel proud since he finally produced a masterpiece move for once, if it was as what I think.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
What a joke!
I got bombarded by messages today from friends about the petrol price hike. The previous price of RM 1.92 per litter will be raised up to RM 2.70 effectively today, and this price hike of 40% causes electricity to have a 20% price hike as well! While most people had expected an increase in petrol price, where an increase of around 20% would be more reasonable (even economy watchdogs only anticipated an increased between 20%-30%), yet everyone was suprised by a 40% hike.
I mean, c'mon, if those "guys" had ever even bother to touch Management of Change books, one of the most important principle is that changes need to be introduced gradually in order to help people to cope and accept that 'tough fact' easier, and a gradual price increase spread over the span couple of years would had been more tolerable. This could also help the current BN (Barang Naik) party to at least preserve their already tarnished reputation better.
Yet, they opted to put a sudden hike when other grocery goods (rice price anyone) and other stuffs are on the rise, and I wonder did those "guys" ever consider the burden they placed on the lower income group in our country?
One question many must be asking is what was Petronas's (the cash cow of government) annual income, in which the final figure for year ended in 2008 wasn't released, and where did the nation's oil money gone and how were it being used? I can tell you, billions of ringgit was used to sponsor some useless F1 shit team, subsidizing independent power producers (IPP) when those companies were owned by some of the wealthiest Malaysian, bailing bankrupt political connected or government-owned firms such as Bank Bumiputra and many other funny stuff which we might not know.
Lastly, the ban of selling petrol to our neighbouring countries is one of the funniest decision I've heard in the past 2 months. I wonder had they ever consider the fact that there are Malaysian that owned Singapore registered vehicles, and yes, Malaysian can't refill fuel in their own country!
For now, we can only hope the money the govenment saved from subsidary will be put to better use, and not some nonsense stupid investment that bears no fruit. Do I see a bright future? I can't answer that, for now...
I mean, c'mon, if those "guys" had ever even bother to touch Management of Change books, one of the most important principle is that changes need to be introduced gradually in order to help people to cope and accept that 'tough fact' easier, and a gradual price increase spread over the span couple of years would had been more tolerable. This could also help the current BN (Barang Naik) party to at least preserve their already tarnished reputation better.
Yet, they opted to put a sudden hike when other grocery goods (rice price anyone) and other stuffs are on the rise, and I wonder did those "guys" ever consider the burden they placed on the lower income group in our country?
One question many must be asking is what was Petronas's (the cash cow of government) annual income, in which the final figure for year ended in 2008 wasn't released, and where did the nation's oil money gone and how were it being used? I can tell you, billions of ringgit was used to sponsor some useless F1 shit team, subsidizing independent power producers (IPP) when those companies were owned by some of the wealthiest Malaysian, bailing bankrupt political connected or government-owned firms such as Bank Bumiputra and many other funny stuff which we might not know.
Lastly, the ban of selling petrol to our neighbouring countries is one of the funniest decision I've heard in the past 2 months. I wonder had they ever consider the fact that there are Malaysian that owned Singapore registered vehicles, and yes, Malaysian can't refill fuel in their own country!
For now, we can only hope the money the govenment saved from subsidary will be put to better use, and not some nonsense stupid investment that bears no fruit. Do I see a bright future? I can't answer that, for now...
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Exam!
Yesterday was my first mid-term exam, PSY211 Human Services. Guess it was a blessing to take this subject cos the exam is unlike the typical paper set by our lecturer, Puan Fatimah. Her previous subject's exam was freaking tough, in fact quite crazy since we would need to memorize every tiny bit of information in the whole of textbook in order to score. No wonder so many people failed to pass that paper during mid-term exam.
At least I think I should do ok for this paper, hopefully... Anyway it was no fun taking exam when you're sick. To make things worst, the room was god damn freaking cold, imagine taking exam in a freezer (ok, i was abit too much here, maybe fridge suits better), especially when you're sick haha.
I also went to see a staff that handled my internship application. Didn't plan to take any in the first place, but I applied this job despite it being without pay since I believed I could learn a thing or two, since the "boss" of this job is the head of our department, Dr. Goh, an extremely capable person himself. Tomorrow will be the interview session, so wish me luck. Bleh, as though I need such wishes (opps, too arrogant again, just j/k!). :P
Most of those I knew in college are going crazy studying for Biopsychology, a relatively tough paper. If you think Biology is tough, wait till you take this paper haha. I didn't take it this semester due to lack of confidence since I have a mountain pile of workloads from other subjects. So all the best my friends, try your best and good luck. Wishes and support is all I can do, the rest of hardwork depends on you ;)
Benny 1-2 HELP
At least I think I should do ok for this paper, hopefully... Anyway it was no fun taking exam when you're sick. To make things worst, the room was god damn freaking cold, imagine taking exam in a freezer (ok, i was abit too much here, maybe fridge suits better), especially when you're sick haha.
I also went to see a staff that handled my internship application. Didn't plan to take any in the first place, but I applied this job despite it being without pay since I believed I could learn a thing or two, since the "boss" of this job is the head of our department, Dr. Goh, an extremely capable person himself. Tomorrow will be the interview session, so wish me luck. Bleh, as though I need such wishes (opps, too arrogant again, just j/k!). :P
Most of those I knew in college are going crazy studying for Biopsychology, a relatively tough paper. If you think Biology is tough, wait till you take this paper haha. I didn't take it this semester due to lack of confidence since I have a mountain pile of workloads from other subjects. So all the best my friends, try your best and good luck. Wishes and support is all I can do, the rest of hardwork depends on you ;)
Benny 1-2 HELP
Monday, June 2, 2008
Time no enough (Singlish)!
I've been wasting some precious time in the past 2 days with either social life or other stuff rather then studying for exams or doing schoolworks. Pretty silly me if you ask, but no use moaning what had happened. Hopefully I can prepare my exams well, and I do wish I had more time!
Benny 0-2 HELP
Benny 0-2 HELP
Friday, May 30, 2008
Bad luck or...
Bad luck does pile up one after another I guess. Firstly, I fall sick yesterday with mild fever and flu. Hardly slept and was rushing for assginment, finally completed and went to submit earlier today. Shit things does happen, again, I guess.
I accidentally dented and tored my assignment artwork, thus couldn't submit to my lecturer. I tried to find the lecturer but couldn't find her, and the only option was for me to e-mail to her informing her about my misfortune and hope she would accept my work tomorrow with minimal penalty since I can't complete the work today for sure due to my other commitment in an orphanage for social work for another subject.
Time was running out, and I had no choice but to take a taxi since bright sky turned into dark clouds and that signals rain is near. Wasted lots of time asking a number of taxis, either they are not going to Ampang area or they wanna burn a hole in my pocket. Finally got a taxi which is willing to go, but ffs, he went around a big turn and the whole ride lasted 1 hour plus and yea, rm30+ as well. Oh well...
Finally finished what we were required in the orphanage, came back home and I felt I had a higher degree of fever. Hopefully I can stay healthy in this important period of the semester.
Benny 0-1 HELP
I accidentally dented and tored my assignment artwork, thus couldn't submit to my lecturer. I tried to find the lecturer but couldn't find her, and the only option was for me to e-mail to her informing her about my misfortune and hope she would accept my work tomorrow with minimal penalty since I can't complete the work today for sure due to my other commitment in an orphanage for social work for another subject.
Time was running out, and I had no choice but to take a taxi since bright sky turned into dark clouds and that signals rain is near. Wasted lots of time asking a number of taxis, either they are not going to Ampang area or they wanna burn a hole in my pocket. Finally got a taxi which is willing to go, but ffs, he went around a big turn and the whole ride lasted 1 hour plus and yea, rm30+ as well. Oh well...
Finally finished what we were required in the orphanage, came back home and I felt I had a higher degree of fever. Hopefully I can stay healthy in this important period of the semester.
Benny 0-1 HELP
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