Sunday, February 27, 2011

A Thousand Splendid Suns

I have read this book which was given by my best friend (Ajil) and ex-collage friend (Noorjan). Yes, they have the same taste I guess and that’s why I got 2 same books on my birthday (Kite Runner this year?)

I seldom read this kind of book which most of the time I will be reading a science-fiction ones. So, it’s cool to give a try on it.

When I just read few pages, I found the book not so interesting which it slowed me down. You won’t believe that I finish another book in the toilet because most of the time when I was not on the toilet will be occupied with completing my assignments. Yes, some of my friends claimed that it was just an excuse for me not joining them hang out at café or restaurant but seriously mate, the assignments really killing me and until today, I still got 2 assignments that needed my attention.

The story is about Afghan people; their culture, belief and life. The author knows how to blend them together and makes it interesting to read.

I do not think it’s cool to write the whole story in here but I’d suggest you to get a copy and finish it. Pay attention on Mariam and Laila the most.

Seriously, I do not like the ending for Mariam.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

I’m getting old.

Oh shit! It is hard to believe that I could say this, out.

Busy, busy, busy and busy is an excuse for me when I forgot things like birthday, route or even names and numbers.

Today I’m so frustrated with myself when I forgot to take my rackets (yes, TWO rackets) that I sent to my favourite sport shop Add One (Ah Yam is the owner and well known) last week. I suppose to take it on Monday but since I did not play on Monday because I was too exhausted, so I plan to take it on Wednesday before badminton. Too bad, I fell asleep as soon as I reached home. I fell asleep a few time when I drove home especially when I stuck in the traffic jam. I hate traffic jam and I really have no idea when there are so many places pack like sardines in the can. Weird thing is, it becomes worse when the traffic police replace the traffic lights. Suppose it works otherwise, right? Sigh.

I woke up it was almost 8 and I rushed to eat dinner and take shower. Then, I realized that there was no racket in the bag.

There are many reasons why I can forgot things easily.

1. I’m very stress lately with works and the bad result from the exam.

2. … or I’m getting old?

The latter one sounds lame, I know.

So, today I have wasted my overtime because I went home early and clumsily ate dinner and took shower. End up, I could not go for badminton. Great!

Monday, February 14, 2011

My Birthday

It was my birthday on February 9.

I got:

1. iPhone4 leather casting and new Fererro Rocher.

2. A book – The Alchemist.

3. A wristband.

4. A great dinner at Victoria Station (I ate lobster).

Thank you so much for the great gift.

To those who wished me Birthday, thank you so much too.

Time flies too fast, and when we realize… we are older now and got little time for us to achieve the goal in life.

 

Take care.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

8 beach boys arrested over attack on man along Batu Ferringhi beach

GEORGE TOWN: Police arrested eight beach boys, who allegedly attacked a man along Batu Ferringhi beach here, to help in investigations.

The 26-year-old victim was believed to be involved in a heated argument with a group of more than five men before he was attacked with wooden sticks and helmets.

He was later sent to the Penang Hospital for head injury.

Penang police chief Datuk Wira Ayub Yaakob said initial investigation revealed that the attack could be over unpaid debts.

“We arrested two beach boys after the 2am incident on Saturday and another six on Sunday.

“Two of the eight suspects, aged between 20 and 30, were tested positive for drugs.

“We have also retrieved the closed-circuit television footage from Jalan Emas that have captured images of the attack for investigation,” he said when met at the Penang Hospital Sunday after visiting a policeman at the intensive care unit.

DCP Ayub warned unlicensed beach operators to be more responsible in their activities pending proper guidelines and standard operating procedures.

“Make sure there is no territorial dispute, gangsterism or drugs involved or we will not hesitate to take action,” he said.

It was reported Sunday that Penang has relaxed the temporary ban on water sports along Batu Ferringhi.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng had said unlicensed beach operators would be allowed to operate under strict surveillance over a seven-day period that ends on Feb 19.

On Feb 5, the state announced a temporary ban on all water sports activities in Batu Ferringhi following an accident involving a Chinese tourist.

Zhu Li, 47, broke both her legs when a water scooter rammed into her on the beach where she was taking a walk.

On Christmas Eve last year, seven-year-old Rina Aizawa from Japan was playing on the beach when a parasailing rope hooked her neck, lifting her off the ground and dragging her for a short distance at the beach.

On Jan 18, Qian Tian Zi, 23, from China sustained leg injuries when she was about to be launched into the air during parasailing.



8 beach boys arrested over attack on man along Batu Ferringhi beach

Monday, February 07, 2011

Di manakah aku?

Aku menaiki sebuah kenderaan. Aku tak pasti sama ada ianya sebuah kereta ataupun van. Kami semua berpakaian putih. Aku keliru. Ke manakah hala tuju? Apakah tujuan? Aku seperti hilang arah. Atau pun lupa. Seperti dalam wayang-wayang Inggeris, ada alat untuk menghilangkan ingatan.

Kemudian kenderaan itu berhenti di suatu tempat. Aku masih terngiang-ngiang. Tidak tahu di manakah tempat itu.

Kami semua diturunkan.

DI MANAKAH AKU?

Bila kami semua berkumpul, aku dapati bersama-sama aku terdapat kawan adik ku. Arina jika aku tak tersalah nama. Bersama kawannya. Aku tidak berapa kenal atau tahu namanya. Kami semua kelihatan seperti tidak tahu apa yang akan berlaku seterusnya dan tidak tahu apa tujuan kami dibawa ke situ.

Kemudian kami mula berjalan. Berjalan ke satu lorong yang agak suram. Di sebelah kiri terdapat sebuah kawasan yang kelihatan seakan padang bola tetapi tiada rumput. Seakan-akan kolam renang pun ada. Yang dipenuhi pasir.

Apabila melepasi lorong suram itu, kami menjumpai sebuah kolam. Sekelilingnya terdapat batu-batu. Seram bila melihat kolam itu. Tak rasa seperti hendak mandi pun.

Kemudian kami semua terkejut. Terdapat makhluk-makhluk pelik tidak jauh dari kolam itu, di hadapan. Ada yang terjerut leher, ada yang mata terkeluar dan ada yang lidah terjelir. Semuanya dalam keaadaan ngeri. Macam alien pun ada. Seorang lelaki berpakaian serba putih, menerangkan itu semua orang yang bunuh diri. Aku terdiam. Kenapa pula orang yang bunuh diri ada di sini? Pelik. Seram sejuk juga melihat keadaan macam tu. Kemudian aku hendak berpatah balik kerana semua ingin kembali ke tempat kami berkumpul. Aku dikejutkan dengan seorang wanita yang berbibir sangat tebal entah apa lah salah dia pula sampai jadi macam tu. Di dalam otak aku, aku rasa macam dah di akhirat! Mana taknya, dengan semua orang dalam keaadaan macam tu!

Kemudian tiba-tiba aku ternampak kawan adik ku itu. Pakai bikini dan lari terjun ke dalam kolam tu. Terjun ke tengah-tengah kolam sambil menjerit “Aku tak suka pink!”. Baru aku sedar batu-batu di sekeliling tu berwarna pink. Entah apa kena mengena batu pink tu dan dia terjun aku pun tak tahu. Dalam hati aku cuma berasa, dia terjun sebab terpaksa dan berkaitan dengan makhluk-makhluk pelik yang dikatakan bunuh diri tu.

Baru aku sedar, tinggal 3 orang saja dengan aku. Lagi dua orang tu, nampak lebih matang dari aku. Kemudian kami bertiga masuk ke dalam kolam yang dipenuhi pasir tu. Sehingga ada seorang lelaki yang berpakaian serba putih datang menegur. Yang pelik, aku tak dapat membezakan lelaki ini dengan yang sebelumnya. Entah kenapa.

Aku dan dua orang lagi hanya mundar-mandir di sekitar kolam pasir tersebut.

Kemudian lelaki itu berjalan naik tangga yang terdapat disebelah kanan kami. Salah seorang lelaki yang ada dengan kami ikut lelaki itu dan entah apa yang dibuatnya.

Tinggal aku dan seorang lagi lelaki yang aku pun tak kenal. Datang lagi lelaki serba putih memberikan kami semangkuk kacang. Kacang goreng tak silap aku. Kami berdua pun makan. Lalu pula seorang lelaki yang tidak berbaju dan hanya berseluar putih. Melalui kolam pasir itu. Entah apa tujuannya. Aku yang hanya ingin menunjukkan kebaikan, moga-moga aku dilepaskan dari tempat ini memberi segenggam kacang tersebut kepada lelaki tersebut. Dia ambil dan terus berlalu pergi.

Lelaki serba putih itu berlalu pergi menaiki tangga itu lagi. Dan lelaki yang terakhir bersama aku mengikutnya.

Aku hanya duduk di atas pasir itu sambil memejam mata. Tak tahu apa nak difikirkan.

Apabila aku membuka mata, aku dapati di hadapan aku terdapat 3 orang lelaki berpakaian putih. Salah seorangnya ialah Jehan Miskin. Entah macam mana pula dia pun ada di situ. Aku rasa lega. Cuma dia nampak berbeza dengan berserban di mana selalunya dia gemar menayangkan badannya.

Ketiga-tiga orang tu nampak gelisah. Jehan naik ke atas melalui tangga yang aku lihat 2 orang lelaki sebelum ini naik. Dia berlawan dengan seorang lelaki berpakaian serba putih dan berjanggut. Dia menang. Dia turun ke bawah ke kolam pasir dan bergaduh dengan seorang lagi berpakaian serba putih. Dia menang lagi.

Baru aku sedar, 2 orang lelaki yang bersama aku sebelum ini telah kembali bersama aku. Kemudian Jehan dan 2 orang lelaki bersamanya berjalan menerusi lorong suram dan kolam yang menakutkan berhampiran dengan bilik-bilik khas orang bunuh diri. Terdapat beberapa orang berpakaian putih menjaga di pintu pagar. Terdapat sebuah van putih sedang menunggu kami. Lega rasanya boleh keluar. Tiba-tiba aku dapat rasakan bahawa aku dan 2 orang lagi yang bersama aku sebelum ini tidak dapat pulang.

Jangkaan ku tepat sekali.

Hanya Jehan dan 2 orang lelaki itu dapat menaiki van dan kami bertiga tidak dapat keluar. Beberapa orang yang berpakaian serba putih itu menutup pagar. Alangkah hampanya!

Kemudian, aku dan 2 lelaki tersebut berlari. Menaiki tangga yang kami tak pernah naik sebelum ini. Kemudian aku sedar kami naik salah tanggga. Kemudian salah seorang daripada mereka masuk ke dalam satu bilik dan aku menarik tangan lelaki seorang lagi. Pintu tertutup. Lelaki itu tidak keluar. Aku dan lelaki seorang lagi mula berlari dalam keaadaan panik.

Tiba-tiba kami sedar semua bilik-bilik itu merupakan bilik mayat!

Pelik. Tapi tak ada masa nak fikir. Lari ke pintu tangga kembali tiba-tiba jalan mati dan rupanya pintu itu masuk ke tandas. Kami keluar balik, kami di dalam bilik mayat. Patah balik di dalam tandas!

Lelaki tadi mula menjerit “Hantu!” dan menuding jari ke arah cermin tandas. Aku tak nampak apa pun. Kemudian menjerit lagi “Hantu!” di mangkuk tandas. Aku terlalu panik dan terus teringat Tuhan. Aku melaungkan “Allahuakbar!”

Tiba-tiba kami di satu tangga dan terus berlari turun. Aku terus melaungkan azan. Sambil berlari turun. Di sekeliling kami terasa seperti kami berada di hospital dan ramai orang berbaju biru berjalan lalu-lalang dan memerhatikan kami. Aku terus membaca doa yang aku tahu termasuk doa makan, doa ke bilik air sehingga niat berpuasa! Begitu takutnya aku. Kemudian kami berada di pintu pagar yang tiada orang jaga seperti sebelumnya. Kami menunggu... dan aku masih membaca semua doa.

Jam berbunyi.

Pukul 6 pagi rupanya. Aku bermimpi. Tapi mulut ku masih membaca semua doa.

Aku terus berfikir... dan terus berfikir... Adakah aku perlu berubah? Adakah perubahan itu satu perkara yang betul atau aku akan menyesal? Adakah ianya suratan? Entah. Aku bingung.

Aku pegang perutku yang masih sakit. Aku perlu jumpa doktor hari ini.

 

 

(Nota: Cerita sepatutnya terputus-putus sebab aku asyik terjaga dari tidur. Dan sepatutnya lebih panjang. Cuma ini yang aku ingat dan tanpa diedit. Wallahualam...)

Sumber gambar: Solihin

Friday, January 28, 2011

iPhone screen goes black/blank

This evening when I was on my home I was shock with my black screen iPhone. My mother wants to buy dinner and when I stopped in front of the restaurant, I took out my iPhone from my pocket and it was black/blank as usual. Then when I pressed the Home button which it was suppose to show the slide to the right command on the screen did not appear. I pressed the power button; still it could not switch on.

Then I started to worry.

Hey, it was not even a month yet!

When reached home, I rushed to my room and put everything including my bag and water tumbler on my bed and sadly the water tumbler dropped on the floor and the water just splashed all over my things that were on the floor! Including my books and some modems! How lucky am I?

I cleaned up the mess and switched on the fan as fast as it could be. Took out my netbook and started to seek for solution on the internet.

It was easy.

What you need to do is press the power button and Home button together and holds them until the Apple logo appears.

Yay!

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Life is not easy

Jimmy a guy with goals and had achieved important goal like own a house and own a car before his age reach 30.

He planned to gain as much experience and money he could for his next goal, own a business. Yes, a business even though he did not know what type of business suits him, yet. He got a few businesses that might be suit to his cup of tea and they kept playing in his mind.

Laughter is the best medicine. Yes, it is a famous quote. But how true it is? Nobody knows. Jimmy always laughs and smiles, which hide his sorrow that caused by problems that he was facing including family matters, work, and friendship.

He was lucky to have a lover who understands him. A lover that always gives him courage and support no matter how difficult a situation could be. He should be thankful because if not, there is a promise that his life will be upside down. Yes, a promise.

He worries too much about his niece and sister. His mother.

Their financial was crucial. Very crucial. Jimmy did not know how long it will take to make their family back to normal. He still thinks that the problem started when the whole family took loan for sister’s wedding and brought out some cash from the credit cards.

He successfully stopped all the cards and now planned to help the family. But, how?

His brother in law had no job, which made his sister bear all the consequences. The debt was overloaded on her alone such as house, car and kid. Jimmy blamed the brother in law of course even though he did not speak out what he feels. A husband should work hard no matter what and raise his own family. There is no excuse for that. So, Jimmy forced himself to swallow all the excuses given by his mom and sister when he mentioned about this.

His mom helped his sister whenever she got financial problem which gave her more burden and add more debt around her.

Jimmy did not realize that he had depression. He could cry and lock himself in his room. The only thing that played in his mind when he locked himself was he could die soon. Not suicide but with God’s help. That was very pitiful. He blamed himself that he could not help his mom and family. He tried his best to sell clothes and open a small business to save some money for the future. His dad is ill. What about if someone else in the family is sick and need to be warded? None of them has life insurance. That was the pathetic part.

Tick Tack Tick Tack.

The sound of his clock was loud for his ear. His own heart beat was loud too. Why? He wondered. Now, he was at the balcony of his apartment. He was sitting on the balcony wall alone. He felt cold. He could not think of anything anymore. He felt very dizzy. What he could see now, down there were so many people pointing fingers at him. He looked at the sky and smile.

Sunday, January 02, 2011

Saturday, January 01, 2011

Actor Faizal Yusof dies

KUALA LUMPUR: Actor Faizal Yusof died at 1.45pm Saturday at Pusat Rawatan Islam (Pusrawi), Jalan Tun Razak here due to heart failure.

His elder brother Shaiful Yusof, 34, when met at at the hospital, said Faizal, 32, was reported to have fainted at his home in Anjung Villa, Bandar Baru Sentul around 9am before being rushed to the hospital.

The actor had featured in the popular televison series Tiramisu and Manjalara.

He leaves behind wife Rosmunira Rashid, 27, who is five months pregnant. Previously he had been married to popular singer Siti Nordiana and were blessed with a son Mohd Rayyan Nakhaie, three. - Bernama


Note: Al-Fatihah.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Malaysia win AFF Suzuki Cup on 4-2 aggregate and Public Holiday on Friday

Malaysian players celebrate their 4-2 aggregate win over Indonesia to lift the AFF Suzuki Cup. -- PHOTO: AFP

JAKARTA - MALAYSIA have won the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 4-2 on aggregate. Indonesia won the second leg of the final 2-1 in Jakarta on Wednesday night but Malaysia had won the first leg 3-0 on Sunday.

The scorers for Indonesia were Ridwan (87th minute)and Mohammad Nasuha (71st). Safee Sali had scored in the 52nd minute to first put Malaysia 1-0 in the lead.

Never has there been such an overwhelming show of support for Indonesia's 'Timnas' (its national team) although they had lost to Malaysia in the first leg of the final in Bukit Jalil in Malaysia, on Sunday.

In the first half on Wednesday though, Indonesia threw all it had at a gutsy Malaysian team. The Malaysian boys, however, held their ground and also survived a penalty miss by the hosts. Earlier, Indonesian fans created a sea of red and white at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium but they were to be disappointed in the end. -- THE STAR/ANN

Second news is:

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak declared tomorrow a public holiday to celebrate the Malaysian football team winning the AFF Suzuki Cup in Jakarta.

He also congratulated the team.
"Well done, Malaysian Tigers! You played well as a team and have made your country very proud. Congratulations!" he said in his Twitter account after the second leg of the final.

Malaysia went down to Indonesia 1-2 in that nail-biting match but walked away winners on a 4-2 aggregate after winning the first leg 3-0 at National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Sunday.

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the victory showed that nothing was impossible if one wanted to win.
"The effort, sweat and sacrifice of each player, coach and officer contributed to the win. I urge the players to maintain a high performance so that Malaysia can hold its head high in the international arena."

(Source: NST)

Note: I LOVE MALAYSIA AND PROUD TO BE MALAYSIAN!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

No water supply [Day 2]

Today I’m still on leave to complete my assignments. This is the consequence for not do it earlier. Ok, no complain about how many assignments and how difficult it is. The blame is on me. Yes, me.

Ok, let’s back to the topic above. They gave us notice about the water supply. Yes. But they didn’t tell us it will be 2 days.

Crap!

2 days is way too much. Doesn’t matter whatever excuse they are going to give.

This time we weren’t ready and we have to eat and drink less too. No water at all! We have no spare tank. Gosh!

I love Malaysia!

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

No water supply in Penang

UV disinfection gives clean drinking  water

 

I guess all Penangite knew about this since last week (I put the word guess because it was a surprise when one of my friends last night claimed that she does not know about this in the library LOL).

2 things I hate. No water. No electricity. Very troublesome.

But we must think of some solutions instead of keep complaining. Lucky for me that I don’t need to go to work today and finishing my assignments as the due date is just around the corner. Like one of my colleagues said

Yusma Comel Ha3x.. Demam bukan sebab tak sihat.. Tapi demam sebab last minute nya assignment. Biasa la tu bro.. Tapi orang kata last minute nya preparation is the best..( Sebab ko takkan ubah dah) kalau buat awal2 rasa banyak nor tak kena.. Sikit nak ubah.. Sikit2 nak tambah..

(copied from Facebook).

LOL.

Kinda agree with him even though it’s a bad practice (I can’t stop laughing!).

Ok, back to the topic.

Not only at home, but in the office too, people were getting ready with this matter. They kept the water in any container doesn’t matter big or small since yesterday. I know that staying home give me no difference from staying in the office but actually it’s better. Why? Our office toilets are VERY dirty! =.=”

Remember I wrote about the Dirty Toilet before? Click here in case you never read it or have forgotten Smile

I won’t go in unless I have to, but to go in there when there is no water at all? A big NO for me Smile with tongue out Eww!

So, I rather stay home and completing my assignments.

To YOU who don’t know about this news at all, read this:

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GEORGE TOWN (Dec 9, 2010): Save up water this Christmas holidays as there will be a 12-hour water supply interruption on Dec 28 on most parts of the state.

Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) will shut down water supply between 7am and 7pm on that day in order to conduct major waterworks project at its main water treatment plant.

A total of 440,000 registered water consumers will not have piped water supply on that day, said PBAPP general manager Jaseni Maidinsa in a press conference to announce the water supply disruption.

"This is the first major scheduled supply interruption since 2006 and we need to carry out upgrading and maintenance work at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant to ensure continuous good water supply in future," he said.

About 80% of the 1.6 million Penangites will be affected by the water supply shutdown, he said.

The areas affected are the whole of Seberang Perai, Bayan Baru, Bayan Lepas, Farlim, Batu Maung, George Town, Gelugor, Batu Maung, Batu Uban, Bukit Dumbar, Bukit Gambir, Bukit Gelugor, Bukit Jambul, Island Glades, Island Park, Paya Terubong, Pantai Jerejak, Relau, Permatang Damar Laut, Sungai Ara, Sungai Dua, Sungai Nibong, Taman Brown and Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Two areas, Gertak Sanggul and Teluk Kumbar, will experience 24-hour water supply interruption starting from 7am on Dec 28 up till 7am on Dec 29.

Meanwhile, Teluk Bahang, Batu Ferringhi and Tanjung Bungah will not be affected as these areas' water supply came from the Guillemard Reservoir and Teluk Bahang Dam.

Consumers may call PBAPP 24-hour Call Centre at 04-5096509 for further details.

 

(Note: Plan to go to any river/stream but cancel as few assignments awaiting me Smile with tongue out)

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Pencil & Eraser

Pencil: I'm sorry

Eraser: For what? You didn't do anything wrong.

Pencil: I'm sorry because you get hurt because of me. Whenever I made a mistake, you're always there to erase it. But as you make my mistakes vanish, you lose a part of yourself. You get smaller and smaller each time.

Eraser: That's true. But I don't really mind. You see, I was made to do this. I was made to help you whenever you do something wrong. Even though one day, I know I'll be gone and you'll replace me with a new one, I'm actually happy with my job. So please, stop worrying. I hate seeing you sad.

I found this conversation between the pencil and the eraser very inspirational. Parents are like the eraser whereas their children are the pencil. They're always there for their children, cleaning up their mistakes. Sometimes along the way, they get hurt, and become smaller / older, and eventually pass on. Though their children will eventually find someone new (spouse), but parents are still happy with what they do for their children, and will always hate seeing their precious ones worrying, or sad.

All my life, I've been the pencil. And it pains me to see the eraser that is my parents getting smaller and smaller each day. For I know that one day, all that I'm left with would be eraser shavings and memories of what I used to have.

 

(I got this via email.)

Friday, December 17, 2010

USM’s parking

Usm_Logo

It’s my third week which is the last week of intensive course in USM. That mean, almost 3 weeks I did not go to work. It was not a honeymoon for me either. No time for badminton, proper exercise and books (I do not mean the educational ones of course). I take 10 papers this year and 3 papers left – Management Accounting, Business Statistic and Marketing. I got the results for International Business and Managerial Finance. The results were bad. I’m kind of frustrated but I do not want these two results will spoil the mood for the next three papers.

During the intensive course, many things had happen but what I want to highlight here is about summon.

Believe it or not, I had been summoned by the USM’s guard. Ok, I know that rule is rule and is not meant to be broken but there is a reason which makes me upset.

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Even prisons were made to be broken LOL

I realize that every time we have exam does not matter mid term (we called it Peperiksaan Berterusan (PB)) or final exam, we will face the same problem which is parking space. The same dates, there will be army with their vehicles and marching, sports at the stadium or anything that involve a lot of people from outside occupied the parking space. When this happen, we students, do not have enough parking space and we have to park somewhere around there which have been claimed as illegal parking for the Security Department. I was late during my English exam which I accidentally woke up late and drove my car hurriedly to the exam hall. Sadly, the parking space was full and since I was late and did not want to waste time, I parked at the roadside and ran to the hall. To my surprise, I got a white summon ticket on my windscreen. I thought I got clamped which I need to call them and pay RM20. I looked around my car, there was no clamp. I felt relieve. Then I went to the library to meet some other friends and we went out for lunch in one car, which I did not drive mine. In the car, I was telling them about this and they wanted me to solve this matter properly, afraid that my car will be blacklisted and cannot drive in USM anymore. So, after lunch, we drove to the Security Department. When we asked the guards there, they said we must refer the case to the traffic department but there was no one at the counter and the staff there told us they were at the sticker counter (they gave out USM’s sticker to the students). I was pretty surprise about it as don’t you think they should placed 1or 2 traffic staff at the counter since there were a few cases about clamp and summon ticket based on my observation as some peoples were complaining about it there. They told us that we have to go to the sticker counter. So, we drove there and when we asked the staff there, they said I need to solve this matter at the Security Department office. Er, hello? We are not a ball to be kicked here and there, alright? During the intensive course there were a lot of cars and it was very difficult for us to park our car. We drove back to the Security Department, and met the staff there. LUCKILY, we found one of the people in charge to deal. Again, I was so shock that he said I need to pay RM50! Clamp is much better than this. It is so impossible that they can fine higher than police which is RM30! I was very upset as RM50 just flew away in a blink. VERY SAD.

I found a good blog about this: http://usmcampusnews.blogspot.com/2010/08/how-do-you-solve-parking-problem-at-usm.html. I understand the clamping rule, but what about the RM50 non-clamping issue? Isn’t it too much? I do not blame the authority to fine those who do not obey the rule but I hope they can reduce the amount as I still think RM50 is a lot.

It’s 2am. It is just a rambling since I have ignored my blog for a long time. Have a nice day Smile

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Office Politic?

 

There are some office politics whether we realized, or not. Whether we agree, or not. It’s very subjective and depends on individual perspective. Here, I’m going to list down some of them:

1. Bosses can go out anytime without permission and won’t be asked by their superior but the staff can’t go out at anytime they want and will be asked with tons of questions if caught going out for buying food

2. Bosses can eat outside but if the staff caught eating outside, they will be punished such as get a memo and discipline action.

3. If you are the favorite staff, you will be promoted or will be given extra bonus. You won’t be scolded even if you are wrong and you will get less work compared to others. What you need to do is to help the boss and hide all his/her insincerity.

4. In the meeting, you can’t disagree with the boss idea. If you do, you will be marked as the black sheep. You won’t get promoted and you won’t get any benefit that you are supposed to get. In the future, you might get scold in front of other people which is very embarrassing with vulgar and bad words. Isn’t it too much for an educated (educated eh?) people like boss use such bad language toward his/her stuff?

5. Bosses usually know when to take leave at the right time. They must know how to run from the danger.

6. Bosses usually give the idea even though it doesn’t make sense sometimes (most of the time?) and when it’s time to get the reward, he/she will be a superstar who standing in front of others and taking the award.

7. Bosses don’t deal with the staff but the superior. Because he/she knows that staff can’t say anything but behind his/her back if he/she makes any decision because it has been approved by the big boss.

These are just some points that might be happening in your office or at least, mine.

 

Note: if someday you might sit at that seat, do remember others.

Friday, November 19, 2010

A Better Understanding How The Share Market Works.

Once upon a time in a village, a man appeared and announced to the

villagers that he would buy monkeys for $10 each.

The villagers, seeing that there were many monkeys around, went into

the forest and started catching them. The man bought thousands at $10

and, as supply started to diminish, the villagers stopped their effort.

He further announced that he would now buy monkeys at $20 for each.

This renewed the efforts of the villagers and they started catching

monkeys again. Soon the supply diminished even further and people

started going back to their farms. The offer increased to $25 each, and

the supply of monkeys became so small that it was an effort to even

find a monkey, let alone catch it!

The man now announced that he would buy monkeys at $50! However, since

he had to go to the city on some business, his assistant would now buy

on behalf of him.

  In the absence of the man, the assistant told the villagers. 'Look at

all these monkeys in the big cage that the man has collected.

I will sell them to you at $35, and when the man returns from the

city, you can sell them to him for $50 each.'

 

The villagers rounded up

all their savings and bought all the monkeys.

They never saw the man nor his assistant again, only monkeys everywhere!

 

 

Now you have a better understanding of how Wall Street works.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Shamrin Fotograf Meninggal Dunia


PETALING JAYA: Penyanyi Shamrin (gambar) dari kumpulan Fotograf meninggal dunia petang tadi. Allahyarham yang popular dengan lagu Di Alam Fana Cinta pada era 90-an dikatakan rebah ketika bermain bola sepak di Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur.

Berita kematian itu disahkan oleh rakannya, Johan Aziz yang juga bekas pengurus Kumpulan Slam. Jenazah dibawa ke Hospital Pakar Al-Islam, Kampung Baru untuk bedah siasat.

source: mstar

Note: Semoga rohnya ditempatkan bersama orang-orang beriman.

Touch N Go Rebates


 

For those of you who use touch & go almost every day and you should be able to get rebate when U top up check it out.

Recently I was talking to a friend, who travels a lot during the course of the business. He told me out of curiosity, he heard about the rebates toll users are entitled to. So he asked the person at the toll office (where you can top up your Touch N Go (like those in Sg. Besi, Ayer Keroh, Sg. Buloh, Bkt. Raja and the one entering Shah Alam) about the rebate when he went there for a top up. She told him that the rebates you have accumulated need to be credited to your Touch N Go "within" 6 months. Otherwise, the rebates will be extinguish (that is "kaput").if not credited to your Touch N Go within this period. To his surprise, he got a rebate of RM468.

My mate told me since I always travel down to Singapore regularly, I should go and check it out what rebates I have and do it fast. So, this morning, on my way to Melaka, I stopped at Ayer Keroh toll to check my rebates. To my surprise, I have got RM58 and this amount was transferred to top up my Touch N Go card. What a pleasant surprise. Imagine, if I had heard about it earlier, I could have checked it earlier last year when I had to drive down to Singapore once every fortnight

So, for those of you who use the Tagged or Touch N Go card, go and check it out. Imagine the millions of $$$ Touch N Go operators have saved from giving out the rebates to deserving customers. Remember, you can only claim the rebates at the Toll area where you can top up your card. You cant get the rebates done when you top up your Touch N Go card in other places like ATM Machine, Bank, online, 7 Eleven etc... MUST BE AT TOLL Centre…

Touch N Go did announce it in the newspapers very briefly but little info or brochures were given out for obvious reasons. Wouldn’t you do the same if you were the operator huh?

 

 

 

Additional info……

https://privilege.touchngo.com.my/

20% Rebate Toll is a frequent travelers programmed sponsored by Malaysian Government for all qualified Touch 'n Go (TNG) card users who use the TNG card for toll payment at all highways from September 1 2009 onwards.

To qualify, cardholders will need to use TNG card a minimum of 80 times to pay for any toll payment in all highways in Malaysia within a calendar month. A 20% rebate is given to the qualified cardholders calculated as 20% of the entire transaction amount. To view the rebate entitlements, cardholders must register in this portal. Cardholders can redeem the rebates via card reload at all the 136 TNG sales counters.

Touch N Go Sdn Bhd (TNG) is the operator of Touch ‘n Go, SmartTAG and The Central Clearing House System (CCHS). Incorporated in October 1996 and officially launched its services in March 1997 at Metramac Highway and PLUS Expressways, TNG provides contactless means of fare payment services via a pre-paid e-payment card called the Touch ‘n Go card. Touch ‘n Go enhances the convenience and efficiency of paying for low-value but high frequency transactions.

 

 

https://privilege.touchngo.com.my/index.php?mod=tng_mod_leftmenu&id=11

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is this 20% toll rebate program for frequent tolled highway users?
The 20% toll rebate program is designed to alleviate the financial burden of frequent tolled highway users in West Malaysia who meet certain criteria. The program has been announced by the Prime Minister Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak in commemoration of his "100 hari Najib Bersama Rakyat".

 

2. When does this program start?
The program starts on September 1st 2009.

 

3. Who qualifies for the program?
The program is open to all Touch 'n Go SmartTAG users, whether existing or new, under Class 1 vehicles, except Biz Xs and Fleet Xs users.

 

4. How many transactions are needed to get the rebate and how is it calculated?
Just use your Touch 'n Go/SmartTAG card for a minimum of 80 transactions on tolled highways within a month starting September 2009.

 

Examples for rebate calculation:

 

5. When and how can I get my toll rebate value?

Total monthly
transactions

Monthly use
frequency

20% toll 
rebate

Remarks

RM80.00

20

RM0.00

The minimum criterion of 80 toll transactions in a month has not been met.

RM80.00

79

RM0.00

The minimum criterion of 80 toll transactions in a month has not been met.

RM80.00

85

RM16.00

The minimum criterion of 80 toll transactions in a month has been met.

RM200.00

85

RM40.00

The minimum criterion of 80 toll transactions in a month has been met.

 

The rebate value for a particular month will be credited into your Touch 'n go card starting the 5th of the following month. The accreditation scheme starts operating on October 5th 2009.

Just bring your Touch 'n Go card to any sales outlets on selective tolled highways or Touch 'n Go sales counters for confirmation. If you qualify, the rebate value will be accredited into your card immediately.

 

6. Where are these sales outlets on selective tolled highways and Touch 'n Go sales counters located?
The sales outlets on selective tolled highways and Touch 'n Go sales counters are located in the following places:

 

TOUCH 'n GO SALES CENTREHIGHWAY SALES CENTRE

• Faber Towers
• KL Sentral

 

PLUS
• Jitra
• Alor Setar Utara
• Pendang
• Sg Petani Selatan
• Sg Dua
• Juru
• Bukit Tambun Selatan
• Jawi
• Taiping Utara
• Kuala Kangsar
• Ipoh Selatan
• Tapah
• Bidor
• Jalan Duta
• Sg Besi
• Batu Tiga
• Sg Rasau
• Damansara
• Subang
• Kota Damansara
• Setia Alam
• Kajang

• Bandar Baru Nilai
• Senawang
• Ayer Keroh
• Yong Peng Utara
• Ayer Itam
• Skudai
• Kempas

BKE
• Kubang Semang

ELITE
• USJ
• Seafield
• KLIA

LINKEDUA
• Taman Perling 

PENANG BRIDGE
• Penang Bridge

BORR
• Bagan Ajam

ECE
• Kuantan

METRAMAC
• KL East-West Link (Cheras bound)

PROLINTAS
• Dato' Keramat

BESRAYA
• Mines (South)

SILK
• Sg Balak

NPE
• Pantai Dalam
• PJS 2
• PJS 5

SHAHPADU
• Kapar

LEKAS
• Kajang Selatan

DUKE
• Batu

 

7. What is the service charge for redeeming the rebate value?
There is no service charge for redeeming the rebate value.

 

8. Can I get a rebate on my Touch 'n Go card usage apart from using it on tolled highways?
No, you can't. The rebate is specifically for toll usage only.

 

9. How can I check my Touch 'n Go usage?
Touch 'n Go users can check their registered card usage online via web portal www.touchngo.com.my

 

10. Can I get my rebate value before September 1st 2009?
No, you can't, because the accrual of rebate value only begins on September 1st 2009.

 

11. If I use less than 80 times on tolled highways this month, can I carry forward the transactions to next month?
No, you can't. The toll rebate value is calculated based on a minimum of 80 toll transactions in one month only. (example: September 1st to September 30th 2009)

 

12. If I make more than 80 transactions on tolled highways this month, can I carry forward my excess transactions to the next month?
No. The excess transaction shall not be carried forward for redemption.

 

13. If I make more than 80 toll transactions per month for a few months consecutively, can I redeem my cumulative rebate value in one go in a future month?
Yes, you can claim your cumulative rebate value in a future month as long as you meet the minimum criterion of 80 toll transactions every month.

 

14. Can I claim my rebate value in cash?
No, the rebate value is given as reload value for your Touch 'n Go card only.

 

15. Can I get this rebate program together with other rebate programs or discount schemes? (Examples: PlusMILES Program or Frequent LDP User Program)
Yes, you can enjoy this rebate program together with other existing rebate program or discount schemes.

 

16. I have lost my Touch 'n Go card and lodged a report with Touch 'n Go Customer Service Hotline. Can I redeem the rebate value on my lost card?
Yes, but only for registered Touch 'n Go cards. You can transfer each and every transaction to a new Touch 'n Go card at any Touch 'n Go sales centre.

 

17. When is this toll rebate program ending?
It will go on until a certain time in the future, to be informed later.

 

18. For how long is the rebate value valid?
It is valid for 6 months.

 

19. I have passed a tolled highway and been fined the highest penalty. Would the transaction and toll value be calculated for toll rebate?
Yes, but only the number of transaction will be calculated for rebate, NOT the amount transacted.

 

20. Where can I get detailed information about this program?
You can contact Touch 'n Go customer service at 03-7628 5115.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Amaran Ribut Petir dan Hujan Lebat

(PERINGKAT KUNING)
Dikeluarkan pada: 3.50 pagi 27/10/2010
SEKSYEN A : Nasihat Hujan Lebat dan Ribut Petir (Peringkat Kuning) dikeluarkan pada 12.20 petang 26/10/2010.

I) Hujan sekejap-sekejap kadangkala lebat serta keadaan berangin dijangka berlaku di Kelantan dan Terengganu mulai pagi Sabtu, 30 Oktober 2010. Keadaan ini dijangka berterusan sehingga Selasa, 2 November 2010 dan boleh menyebabkan banjir di kawasan-kawasan yang berkedudukan rendah dan berdekatan tebing-tebing sungai.


II) Hujan sekejap-sekejap kadangkala sederhana dijangka berlaku di Perlis, Kedah, Pulau Pinang dan Perak Utara mulai Isnin, 1 November 2010 dan dijangka berterusan sehingga Selasa, 2 November 2010. Keadaan ini boleh menyebabkan banjir kilat di kawasan-kawasan yang berkedudukan rendah.


III) Ribut petir dengan hujan lebat pada sebelah petang dan senja dijangka berlaku di negeri Perak Selatan, Selangor, WP Kuala Lumpur, WP Putrajaya dan Negeri Sembilan, 1 November 2010 dan 2 November 2010. Keadaan ini boleh menyebabkan banjir kilat di kawasan-kawasan yang berkedudukan rendah.
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Dikeluarkan pada pukul 1.20 petang 27 Okt 2010

AMARAN KATEGORI KETIGA
AMARAN ANGIN KENCANG DAN LAUT BERGELORA
SEKSYEN A: AMARAN ANGIN KENCANG DAN LAUT BERGELORA (KATEGORI KETIGA)-Ditingkatkan dari Nasihat yang dikeluarkan pada 25/10/2010


Angin kencang Timur Laut/Barat Laut dengan kelajuan dari 60 kmsj dengan ombak mencapai ketinggian sehingga 5.5 meter dijangka berlaku di kawasan perairan:


I) Condore dan Reef North serta Pulau Layang-Layang bermula pada Jumaat, 29 Oktober 2010 sehingga Selasa, 2 November 2010.

II) Bunguran dan Kuching bermula pada Sabtu, 30 Oktober 2010 sehingga Selasa, 2 November 2010. Selain daripada itu, kawasan pantai Johor Timur, Kuching dan Sarikei terdedah kepada kejadian kenaikan paras air laut disebabkan oleh angin kencang dan ombak kuat. Keadaan ini dijangka bermula pada 30 Oktober 2010 sehingga 2 November 2010.
Keadaan angin kencang dan laut bergelora ini berbahaya kepada kepada semua aktiviti pantai dan perkapalan termasuk pekerja di pelantar minyak.

SEKSYEN B: AMARAN ANGIN KENCANG DAN LAUT BERGELORA (KATEGORI KEDUA) - Ditingkatkan dari Nasihat yang dikeluarkan pada 25/10/2010


Angin kencang Timur Laut/Barat Laut dengan kelajuan 50-60 kmsj dengan ombak mencapai ketinggian sehingga 4.5 meter dijangka berlaku di kawasan perairan Tioman ( Pahang dan Johor Timur ) dan Samui Selatan ( Terengganu dan Kelantan ) bermula pada Sabtu, 30 Oktober 2010 sehingga Selasa, 2 November 2010.


Selain daripada itu, kawasan pantai Kelantan, Terengganu dan Pahang terdedah kepada kejadian kenaikan paras air laut disebabkan oleh angin kencang dan ombak kuat. Keadaan ini dijangka bermula pada 31 Oktober 2010 sehingga 2 November 2010.
Keadaan angin kencang dan laut bergelora ini berbahaya kepada semua aktiviti perkapalan dan pantai termasuk menangkap ikan dan perkhidmatan feri.


SEKSYEN C: AMARAN RIBUT PETIR MENYELURUH Kemaskini


Aktiviti ribut petir yang berlaku di perairan Pahang, Johor Timur, Sarawak(Bintulu dan Miri), Reef South, Reef North, Layang-Layang, Bunguran dan Samui Utara dan Phuket dijangka berterusan sehingga lewat petang, Rabu, 27 Oktober 2010.


Keadaan ini boleh menyebabkan angin kencang sehingga 50 km/j dan laut bergelora dengan ombak mencapai ketinggian 3.5 meter dan berbahaya kepada bot-bot kecil.

Monday, November 01, 2010

A blind girl

blind girl
There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see the world, I will marry you.'

One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend. He asked her, 'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life led her to refuse to marry him.

Her boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before they were yours, they were mine.'

This is how the human brain often works when our status changes. Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who was always by their side in the most painful situations.

 

Note: Thanks Mr Por for this beautiful story.

Tamparuli Bridge (Tuaran, Sabah)

Tamparuli is a small town and a sub-district of Tuaran on the west coast of Sabah, Malaysia. It is populated mainly by native Dusuns, while ...