Caught on Camera

I really salute men who can carry the character of a lady well. To be frank, I understand how do they feel as I've been there before (don't missunderstood me, I just participated in a cross-dressing competition as forced)But when things go wrong and turn awry, the beauty can be the ugliest beast mankind have ever seen.

However, sometimes when things go wrong, they turn ugly but "attractive". The "attractiveness" can even capture the man of good-breed, Tan Sri Teh Hiong Piow. The pictures below are taken from the recent annual dinner of Public Bank. The 1st picture looked awful at the first glance. However, when the 2nd picture was viewed, it tells something. Look how Tan Sri was smiling eh? It must have reminded him of AC's (don't know who's that? just ask!) ones, huh?

Lol.

See, I told you so.

Cheers.

Timothy Tiah had his share too?

Surprising (at least for me) but true, Timothy, for the first time actually nanged one of my postings about tempting secretaries. Lol.


To think what draws him to the post, I then wonder, has he encountered something like that before?


Interesting.... Just joking btw, Timmy!

Cheers.

Secretary and You? Think Again...

Beware of your secretary in case she acts fishy and (tempting?). Lol.

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CONFESSION OF A DEVASTATED BOSS

Two weeks ago was my 45th birthday, and I wasn't feeling too hot that morning anyway. I went to breakfast knowing my wife would be pleasant and say "Happy Birthday," and probably have a present for me. She didn't even say "Good Morning," let alone any "Happy Birthday."

I thought, "Well, that's wives for you, the children will remember." The children came in to breakfast and didn't say a word. When I started to leave for the office I was feeling pretty low and despondent.

As I walked into my office, my secretary, Janet, said, "Good morning, boss. Happy Birthday." And I felt a little better; someone had remembered. I worked until noon.

Then, Janet knocked on my door and said "You know, it's such a beautiful day outside and it's your birthday, let's go to lunch, just you and me." I said, "By George, that's the greatest thing I've heard all day. Let's go."

We went to lunch.

We didn't go where we normally go; we went out to the country to a little private place. We had two martinis and enjoyed lunch tremendously.

On the way back to the office, she said, "You know, it's such a beautiful day. We don't need to go back to the office, do we?"

I said, "No, I guess not."

She said, "Let's go to my apartment." After arriving at her apartment she said, "Boss, if you don't mind, I think I'll go into the bedroom and slip into something more comfortable."

"Sure," I replied excitedly.

She went into the bedroom and, in about six minutes, she came out carrying a big birthday cake, followed by my wife, children, and dozens of our friends, all singing Happy Birthday.

And there I sat... on the couch... naked.

******

Cheers.

Our Future?

I received an e-mail on the prediction of the future as according to one Brazillian from a friend of mine (in fact, it was a forwarded e-mail). Heard of it a bit last week when the radio actually broadcasted a brief profile of the Brazillian.

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Prediction of the coming Disaster

Mr. Juseleeno, born in 1960(reportedly still alive in 2008), is a Brazilian who has made many predictions, and MOST have come to pass, including Princess Diana's death by car accident (which is instigated by someone near her and will probably unfortunately be written off as a car accident), 911 and the 2004 Indonesian tsunami. He sees the future in his dreams, and has an average of 3 to 9 such predictions per day. When he wakes up, he will write them down, and send warnings to those concerned.

If it concerns only a normal individual, he will write a letter to warn him/her.If it is a famous person(celebrity, politician etc.), or matters concerning the public, he will not only send it to the individual himself/herself, but also related agencies, government, and media. He urged the media to publicise these predictions, but the reply always went along the lines of rejection for fear of arousing public panic.

Future predictions:

2008, July: There will be an earthquake in Japan, which will cause a tsunami of 30 plus metres high to occur as well.

2008, 18th September: An earthquake with magnitude of approximately 9.1 will rock China , simultaneously causing a tsunami of more than 30 metres to occur, resulting in the deaths of more than 1 million people.

Although this huge earthquake will happen after the Olympics have ended, there will be a series of relatively smaller earthquakes occurring in China before the huge earthquake. The China government, which is more concerned with the success of the Olympics, will most likely neglect to employ appropriate cautionary measures, thus the high casualty rate. If the China government does not publicise the occurrence of these minor earthquakes and evacuate people, the number of deaths will be as predicted.

2008, 17th December: terrorist attack in America

2010: The temperatures in some countries of Africa could be as high as 58 degrees Celsius, and there will be a serious shortage of water.

2010, 15th June: The New York Stock Exchange market will fail, causing an international financial crisis.

2011: The research on the treatment of some cancers will be completed, but a new life-threatening virus will appear. People who are infected will die after only approx. 4 hours of coming into contact with the virus.

2013, 1st - 25th November: Research on treatment of cancers, except for brain tumors, will be completed. An earthquake, caused by volcanic eruptions, will happen on Bahama Island of the Canary Islands. A gigantic tsunami of roughly 150 metres will result. America mainlands, Brazil etc. will be affected, with the tsunami pushing into the land as far as 15 to 20 kilometres. Before the occurrence of this gigantic tsunami, the sea/ocean water levels will sink by about 6 metres, and large flocks of birds will start to migrate.

2014: A small planet that has been gradually closing in on Earth might eventually collide with Earth, and this collision, if come to pass, will affect the survival of humans as a whole.

2015: By the mid of November, the average temperature of Earth could be as high as 59 degrees Celsius. Many people will die from the overheat, and international confusion and terror ensues.

2016, April: A huge typhoon will invade China, causing massive damage. The 43rd USA president, George Walker Bush, will enter the hospital, and faces a life or death situation.

2026, July: A super earthquake will occur in San Francisco, and it will be named "The Big One". Huge damage to surrounding areas. Many volcanoes will re-activate, and the height of resulting tsunami will be more than 150 metres.

Mr. Juseleeno made known his predictions in hopes that people will take heed of his warnings, so that these disasters may be avoided. He hopes there will be a major change in the thinking of people's mindsets in the time period 2007 - 2008. One factor will be the environmental issue of global warming, which is more serious than what some meteorologists assume.

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I wish it's only a prank... Well, better be prepared than never. We'll never know what will happen in the near future.

Cheers.

Learning With Melvin Chan

I have started another blog with the title of 'Learning With Melvin Chan' at melvinchanwh.blogspot.com.

In that blog, I am looking forward to share the things that we know about in terms of career and personal development where we approach things that may be unknown to many of us, or even known but lack of clarification. Therefore, I hope to engage experts or learners to that blog to share with the rest of the viewers on the development of career or even personal experience with entrepreneurhip.

I really hope that 'Learning With Melvin Chan' will act as a platform for many young people to really learn about many things that are not taught at school.

Cheers.

I Watched Indy!

Lucky me. I was one of the many first people on Earth to get to view Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of The Crystal Skull before the official screening.

Okla. Well, I was one of the viewers during the media screening in Mid Valley today. The movie was quite fun, to be honest, equipped with actions throughout the whole 2-hour show.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of The Crystal Skull is a show where it's about Jones vs Cold War Russians and concluded with the aliens(?) got rid of the villains. Which means, it got to the typical and common Lucas and Spielberg subject. (Remember E.T. and Star Wars?)

Came with it was a bit of psychic affairs (the actual word should be paranormal as it involves aliens and psychics) By the way, the crystal skull was in fact, the head of an alien! But it looked seriously fake, very much like a plastic than a crystal with flashing lights. Well, I'm not going to review much about the movie here as I'll rather leave some room for anxiety towards this movie to you guys. Don't want to take the suspense out of a good movie like this.

The best thing about the screening was... there wasn't any viewers who left the cinema before the show ended and it's seriously quite a good thing. (...where generally, in most media screening, there'll be at least ONE who leaves the cinema before it ends)

Besides that, I'm quite sure that the movie was actually hinting that there would be another sequel coming our way.



I would recommend this movie to everyone who wishes to have a good time-out with family members.

Rating: 4/5

Cheers.

Fishing My Way To Made Of Honor

Can't believe that I was made to fish 'virtually' in order for me to obtain invites to a dinner at JW Marriott and a movie premier of Made of Honor. However, this time, I'm persevered enough to fish for the invites just to give Christine a deserved outing for being there for me during the tough hard times. As I was busy and still is, busy with the inception project, I really want to give her a treat and a great time for the night.

I realised I'm really suck in virtual fishing.... but I really want the invites for the movie(pic below)! Here I come again fishy..fishy...


If you guys want to be part of the dinner and movie premier, click here to start fishing too!

Good luck and cheers.

Independent What?

Establishment of Proposed Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission?

I bet the commission will be overloaded with work(complaints) and too much of them! The idea of (optimally, 60%) police being transparent and clean? It makes me want to laugh so hard and at the same time, feeling sick with that statement. The pigs are definitely much cleaner than these retards.

One specific, obvious area, for me, in the police force that is way too f**k**g corrupted that I think there's no way of turning it back around or any opportunity to be corrected is our needless 'Polis Trafik'. The only deed I ever appreciate from the traffic policemen is having those younger ones controlling the traffic at peak and busiest times.

Talking about clean road blocks? Oh, please! Stop me from laughing even harder. It's so sickening to think that they're being trained to talk too much when doing blocks... Come on, just check whatever that's necessary and if any rules or law are violated, just issue the damn summon. Just stop fishing for the ringgits in everyone's wallet. I think these retards can be better salesmen (Oh yeah, it reminded me of one direct-selling company with quite a number of ex-policemen or policemen in the network and worst of all, they think they can 'fight' really well too by intimidating other people or companies like gangsters - I give them a big "L" on my forehead! F*** Off!)

For my recent experience being involved in the accident in early May, (I've so promised myself that I'm going to review your f****ng name in my blog!) one of the many retards, this Rais guy, a don't-know-where-you-learn-driving 'sarjan' from the Serdang/Sri Kembangan traffic police station had arguably questioned my driving technique after being rammed from the back?! I was so gonna tell him straight in the face when I was in his room that he could go back to the jungle and stay with the monyet for not having basic common sense! Of course I didn't coz if I did, I'll never make it to my next plan (friends were waiting for me to go to PD outside the room) instead I'll just sit there and make a big fuss, just like the retard (and of course, I'm not a retard! Lol).

Later in the afternoon on the same day, the workshop people gave me a ring and said that they had "settled" already. And guess what, he asked for money?! And eventually they paid him in order for him to issue a summon to the other party so that I could claim on 3rd party? Is this necessary? Isn't it obvious that there's no need for that? F*** him for creating a mess for me when I really had to rush to somewhere!

If you ask me who will be the first in my mind that I'm going to get rid of if let's say I'm given an opportunity to be in the commission, it would definitely be no other than.....

.....Tan Sri Musa Hassan! Failed his job terribly and perhaps, may even be involved in corruption? Who knows?

Cheers.

Watch Out!

A new concept of talent reach for the young and corporations will be hitting the institutions near you...

Cheers.

Sucky Interviews...

I'm wondering my mind is playing games with me now.

Since the inception of the "newborn", I've not been able to perform well in various job interviews I've been in lately. Okay, may be not really bad but it's been a whirlwind kind of performance. In some part of an interview, when I was about to impress the interviewers, I screwed up with the sequel answers. Frustrating...

First, it was Deloitte and then, BAT (in a way la.... For some, they know what I mean).

Is it because I realised that I'm certainly not the 'employee' type of person? Or I just don't have the speed to adress to questions effectively anymore. I wonder...

Cheers.

A Strength Survey

Last Sunday, Ren Chang shared with the gang on discovering the top 5 strengths of an individual. For that, we've to answer a 240-question survey which takes about 10-20 minutes to complete, depending on the speed and how much you understand yourself.

If interested, you can register and complete the survey for FREE! Go to:
For AIESEC members and alumni,
http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/AIESEC/Default.aspx

For non-AIESEC members,
http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/Default.aspx

I've done mine and my top 5 strengths as follow:
Your Top Strength
Bravery and valorYou are a courageous person who does not shrink from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain. You speak up for what is right even if there is opposition. You act on your convictions.

Your Second Strength
Capacity to love and be lovedYou value close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing and caring are reciprocated. The people to whom you feel most close are the same people who feel most close to you.

Your Third Strength
Creativity, ingenuity, and originalityThinking of new ways to do things is a crucial part of who you are. You are never content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is possible.

Your Fourth Strength
Curiosity and interest in the worldYou are curious about everything. You are always asking questions, and you find all subjects and topics fascinating. You like exploration and discovery.

Your Fifth Strength
Hope, optimism, and future-mindednessYou expect the best in the future, and you work to achieve it. You believe that the future is something that you can control.

Shortly after I've shared the outcome with the gang, I received an e-mail from Ren Chang.

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What do you think?? Do you think it reflects you?

Bravery – the description says courages – so I think still fits
And with Hope, Optimism & Future Mindedness as another strength -> so obvious that it’s so you to go into setting up your own business!

The thing which surprises me is “Capacity to love and be loved” – haven’t really seen much of that side of you yet I guess.

*******

Cheers.

LFC Home Kit 2008/2010

Liverpool FC has launched its home kit for season 2008/10!

My comment is...

I still the think the previous home kit looks nicer than the new one. Lol.

Cheers.

A Tribute to A Great Organisation

This posting is a tribute to the great organisation with diversity and great people. Throughout my employment term in HP, I've learned that big companies or MNCs are not that complicated and tough afterall. They don't really give headaches and nightmares (although the customers did...). I've heard concerns of office politics in a huge organisation but I don't see that in HP. People there are really helpful and fun.

Along the way, I made friends with really down-to-earth people who do not treat you only as co-workers but friends who've known for a long time. The sincerity really shows in their eyes when they spend time with you, even during office hours.

Okay...maybe I am naive. Or am I really that naive?...Lol.

Most of all, I'm gonna miss their daily breakfast and free-flow of Milo and tea during the 9 hours in the office. For a person as lazy as me, it feels so good to just press a button and the drink is made readily prepared for you.

I'm also gonna miss the managers and supervisors who're really friendly and always trying to help although they're burdened by hectic work schedules and workloads.

And the bench engineers and coordinators, wish you all the best in your future undertakings and you guys have been great mates!

Special thanks to Mr. YK Tee, he's really a great manager I've ever known who really looks after the welfare of his employee with care. The guidance and assistance shown are deeply appreciated.

I wish I could have written more but I think some things are best to be left in the memory than being bored in words.

Cheers.

Excitement

For the past few weeks, life has become meaningful again along with the whirlwind of ideas and new inputs poured along the way. My brain just can't stop thinking and the feeling of innovation fills myself again, since my early days in AIESEC. Except it's totally different story now, and it's against the cruel world outside.

Never been so intensed before in my life, that I'm reading a lot to gain insights of related issues which I wished to be involved in. Overall, I'm totally opened to new things now. I've never felt like this for a very long time.

Although in dilemma, all choices of path leads to interesting and exciting journey. Just have to choose the most suitable for myself. I'm just so bloody excited!

At least, everything that's happening now makes me feel alive.

* This posting is 'hanging' a bit I know as it's only expressing my feeling right now. But a post of what's actually happening will be published later. So stay tuned.*

Cheers.

Oral Care Day

It's been so long since I drop by at the dental clinic.

Today, with limited choice (after in pain and not being able to sleep due to toothache), I've to call for help from Dr Chuah, the dentist in his clinic opposite Puduraya. Although the clinic looked quite scary from the outside as it is located on the ground floor among the row of old shoplots directly opposite the bus station, going in brought me back the warm feeling of seeing a dentist. He was the only dentist I know who is really caring about his patients where in most cases, dentists tend to have aura that keeps people away, haha (at least for me!) All in all, I like the way he talks throughout the process where it makes one feels comfortable with a dentist.

And seriously, it was really warmly of the visit and this brought me back to the memory when I was last there. I had a surgery to extract my baby tooth. Although it was a surgery, it was really no sweat. Instead of becoming a dentist who is just working on your tooth and that's all, he takes the fear of cutting the gum and drilling the tooth out of you. It has been about 5 years since then. A bit regret for not going to the dentist regularly. Now, I'm in deep trouble.

It took me about an hour to patch two teeth and did root canal on another two teeth. Overall, the process of performing root canal cost me RM1000. Well, I believe, rather than removing the teeth, paying for root canal is more worth it. As money can be earned again, but extracting the tooth will mean permanent loss.

Well, at least Dr Chuah was kind enough to give me discounts where supposedly, the cost will looked like this (standard price set by the dental governing body for private clinics):

Root canal (2nd Molar) - RM800 and above

Root canal (1st Molar) - RM600 and above

Patching (2 Teeth) - RM80

Total: RM1480 and above

Yet, he just charged me RM1000 nett. And to my relief, he allowed me payment via installment.

Will have to see him again for another 2 more sessions. Root canal is not done in only one visit where assessment and follow up are required within 4 weeks. Don't mind la... Parking is not a problem, that's what important!

Cheers.

Remind of Self

Newborn

I'm expecting, to say the least.

It's started casually and from then, the fundamental was formed. In a couple of months, a product of then will come to the real world.

Capability to create is God gift. And it doesn't happen many times in a lifetime. I don't call it an 'accident'. Why waste time contemplating on the right timing?

If it has to happen, it has to happen.

It'll be born for sure. We're doing the best to prepare ourselves for the extremely good news.

Stay tune for updates on the preparation before the birth.

Cheers.

My Birthday Wishlist

After Devil Queen was chased after for her wishlist, in turn, she's bugging me for my wishlist. Pity them for figuring out my birthday gift for so long. Christine was not much help, I know, lol.

Thank you in advance then.

Ready? Here goes...

1. A brand new HP or Compaq notebook
2. HP Business Navigator iPAQ 612 that looks like this...

(to this point, I can hear out loud that the members from the gila gang of mine begin to scream hysterically...)

Okay, relieve you guys a bit,
3. Sneakers - I really need a pair of sneakers as my 4-year-old Adidas is wearing out. Btw, I wear US size 9.5.

4. Liverpool FC original jersey
5. A pair of jeans - Waist 33 or 34
6. A suit/jacket (Preferably tan or brown)
7. Watch

That's all for now.

Hope for a finalised plan to Genting on my birthday *wink wink* next week. No news since last month when we initiated. In case anybody want to join us, kindly welcome them too. Just do not forget the exemption clause, like what Devil Queen posted: must can tahan our gila-ness!

Cheers.

Anxious

I entered the Thursday class as usual, being late after rushing from the office. Sat down and turned my listening mechanism at the head on. I thought I heard the word 'exam' being uttered from the mouth of my tutor. So, I paid deep attention to what she was saying and I was shocked! Mid sem examination for the CFTP subject is on coming Tuesday! And it's already Thursday and I still have to work on the next day!

What about ICF? One on Monday and another on Tuesday?! I'll drop dead. Stressed enough, my listening mechanism failed. I couldn't pay attention in the tutorial anymore.

Then, the angel sitting next to me told me, "Actually, the CFTP mid sem has been brought forward a week earlier."

What?! Without any delay, I went out to contact my buddies from the ICF subject during the interval break and reconfirmed whether ICF will be on the following week. To my relief, it's on the Monday after next. Alright, it is still a challenge for me though for CFTP, as I only have approximately 2 days(?) to study from Lecture 1-5.

Just when I thought it's still okay, an unimagineable thing happened. The student resources portal, Blackboard, was closed down beginning yesterday, Friday! Now I'm stuck as I need the questions from the portal to study!

Now I've to work even harder! From getting the resources ready from the internet, I've to search every inch from the textbook. That would definitely give me headache. But better than none. Okay, I'm hoping for the best. Let's see how is the preparation going to work out like...

Cheers.

Alcohol, My Friend

Since Jayden was so skeptical about whether I could walk the talk for achieving my fitness target, I've since invited him to join me along the fitness ring. But I doubt so he'll have time for work out. Apprarently, his reaction towards my earlier post on 'Lose Fat Pleaaseee!' was "OMG!". *Sweat*

To Jayden, better work some of your muscles and don't keep your fitness level low - there's definitely a reason for us to call you Uncle Soo. Lol!

I realised that alcohol did a great job to one's health too (if it's not over-consumed or otherwise, it'll leave a 3-month bulge at the belly). I was feeling tired easily and although I started exercising regularly, I couldn't feel myself at the peak of fitness as I felt tired oftenly. So, I had my none other than my favourite bottle in room - the Chivas Regal whiskey. Hell yeah!

It feels great. It might be misleading to some of the experts but seriously, I felt better. I no longer wake up with sleepy eyes in the morning. It feels like I'm always ready for the go. And I'm so pretty darn sure, alcohol is playing a part here.

After this, I should try with a glass of red wine. As the experts reported, a glass a day really does increase antioxidants in the body to prevent cancerous cell growth. Afterall, I need to make sure my body is in most top condition.

Cheers.

Fatigued

I'm getting used to the new role in the company. I've just been moved to case management from call management. The colleagues called it an 'upgrade' while I call it 'less significant'. But no doubt, I'm enjoying it as the work is pretty simple and it only requires me to get in touch with key accounts and planning.

I realised that it's pretty draining to be working and studying at the same time. By the time I finish working half day, rush for classes, I'll be too tired to absorb information from lectures and tutorials. In particular, the CFTP subject as it takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week in the afternoon. Both at the same time which is after lunch. Shortage of nutrient in the body may be a factor too.

Can imagine rush to classes straight from work? Where got time for lunch man...?

Well, getting used to it though. I'm very sure I'll be applying for leave days during the study week. If not then, it's never.

In conclusion, I have no choice but to work hard and smart. The effort I put in have got to be more than everyone else because of the pressure from juggling with both studies and work. That's the price I knew 2 years ago that I have to pay. At least I'll learn to enjoy the final days of being a student. It happens in the flash of light. One moment you're studying for the exam, next you'll be sitting in an interview room applying for a job. No notice for the last day of student life.

Again, least I know the days are coming to an end. Did you?

"The way to do is to be. - Lao Tzu"

Lose Fat Pleaaseee!

It's that time again where I'm living an active lifestyle...yet again.

I'm trying to be optimistic here that if I carry on like this, my body will start to react to dismiss the fat from underneath the skin.

Badminton for about 3 days and workout at the gym for about 2 days and sometimes, futsal for once in a week, it's hard not to last any day in a week without sweating the hell out of the body.

So, what's left to make the dream come true?

None other than the diet regime! To eat right, it takes the strongest courage to deny fatty food. Afterall, they are the most tempting food or should I say, healthy food doesn't seem so friendly to my appetite, at least.

Okay, truth be told, I've joined the gym for 2 years and more until now, I'm not even anywhere near those with the results of 5 months training! Inconsistency may be the root of all evil in my workout attempts. Self-discipline, my friend, where are you? Come to me so that I can achieve what I've always wanted to achieve.

Belief, for me, is like a bird. It's here during the beautiful morning but disappeared when sky turns dark and grey. And then it comes back... and it flies off again. And again, and again, and again... I'm so sick of it that I want to puke!

I need the leanest body now after spending fantastic amount for the gyms since the past 2 and a half years... I hope I'm on the right track.

Cheers.

New Taikos and Taikaches for Malaysia

Prime Minister
Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

Deputy Prime Minister
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak

Ministers in the Prime Minister's Department
Tan Sri Bernard Dompok
Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz
Datuk Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim
Datuk Amirsham Abdul Aziz

Deputy Ministers in the Prime Minister's Department
Datuk Johari Baharom
Datuk Dr Mashitah Ibrahim
K. Devamany
Datuk Hasan Malek

Finance
Minister - Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Second Finance Minister - Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop
Deputies - Datuk Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah, Datuk Kong Cho Ha

Defence
Minister - Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak
Deputy - Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusop

Internal Security and Home Affairs
Minister - Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar
Deputies - Datuk Chor Chee Heung, Senator Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh

Housing and Local Government
Minister - Datuk Ong Ka Chuan
Deputies - Datuk Robert Lau, Datuk Hamzah Zainuddin

Works Ministry
Minister - Datuk Mohd Zin Mohamad
Deputy - Datuk Yong Khoon Seng

Energy, Water and Communications
Minister - Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor
Deputy - Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum

Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Minister - Datuk Mustapa Mohamed
Deputy - Datin Paduka Rohani Abdul Karim

International Trade and Industry
Minister - Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
Deputies - Datuk Liew Vui Keong, Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan

Foreign Affairs
Minister - Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim
Deputy - Datuk Seri Tengku Azlan Sultan Abu Bakar

Education
Minister - Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein
Deputies - Datuk Wee Ka Siong, Datuk Razali Ismail

Higher Education
Minister - Datuk Khaled Nordin
Deputies - Dr Hou Kok Chung, Datuk Idris Harun

Transport
Minister - Datuk Ong Tee Keat
Deputy - Datuk Anifah Aman

Human Resources
Minister - Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam
Deputy - Datuk Noraini Ahmad

Women, Family and Community Development
Minister - Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen
Deputy - Noriah Kasnon

National Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage
Minister - Datuk Shafie Apdal
Deputy - Datuk Teng Boon Soon

Science, Technology and Innovation
Minister - Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili
Deputy - Fadilah Yusof

Entrepreneurial and Cooperative Development
Minister - Datuk Noh Omar
Deputy - Datuk Saiffuddin Abdullah

Natural Resources and Environment
Minister - Datuk Douglas Unggah Embas
Deputy - Datuk Abdul Ghapur Salleh

Rural and Regional Development
Minister - Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib
Deputy - Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, Joseph Entulu Belaun

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs
Minister - Datuk Shahrir Samad
Deputy - Jelaing Mersat

Plantation Industries and Commodities
Minister - Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui
Deputy - Senator A. Kohilan

Youth and Sports
Minister - Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaacob
Deputy - Wee Jeck Seng

Health
Minister - Datuk Liow Tiong Lai
Deputy - Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad

Information
Minister - Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek
Deputy - Datuk Tan Lian Hoe

Tourism
Minister - Datuk Seri Azalina Othman
Deputy - Datuk Seri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib

Federal Territories
Minister - Datuk Seri Zulhasnan Rafique
Deputy - Datuk M. Saravanan

Courtesy from "The Star" (18 March 2008)

A Shameful Statement

While I was reading the news today, I came upon the article, "Lim: Let NEP issue rest" in The Star. Towards the end of the article was a statement which showed how immature Penang UMNO in conceding defeats. Below are the excerpt from the article.

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"The state Umno also challenged Lim to come up with a blueprint to help the Malay community and the lower income groups in Penang.

He also said Penang Umno would continue to urge the Federal Government to scrap all mega projects in the state.

When told that Penangites needed the second Penang Bridge, which is one of the mega projects, Azhar retorted: “Penangites do not support Barisan Nasional, so let DAP do it.” "
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Are you sulking, Azhar? By the way, this Azhar fella stated above is the Penang State Umno liaison committee secretary Datuk Azhar Ibrahim who cannot accepts defeat just like a bunch of school kids who've lost in a kiddy football match. UMNO Penang, does this fella who sulks for being defeated represent your party in giving press statements? If yes, UMNO Penang can go back home and sleep. You're not capable in leading the voices of people, you immature bunch!

Hey Azhar buddy, look at Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon who took the downfall of his previous government respectfully. Did he ever sulk and pledged for the government to scrap any projects which have been taking place since the previous government's helm? The ego of state Umno is higher than the junk mountain and deeper than the monsoon drain. Shame on you, Penang Umno. Get lost till you know how to be a gentlemen then you shall claim to represent the rakyat.

I'm proud to be a Malaysian.

The RAKYAT Have Spoken

At this moment, I just can't stop being amused by the outcome of the 12th General Election of my beloved country, Malaysia. Look at the seats lost by BN in W.P Kuala Lumpur... *speechless*.

What does this signify?

The RAKYAT have spoken and obviously, we've pursued new hopes through our right to vote. Bravo to the opposition and crossed out hearts, we're thirsty of changes and hope that right and positive changes can be brought out from the administration of the new coalition.

We'll never stop dreaming for a better future of the country and BN should be tasting their own medicine now. We had enough...

Comedy Court

I recommend comedies from Comedy Court. It's hillarious! I've been spending couple of time watching their videos in YouTube and still can't stop laughing till now.


Attached is the sample of one of their videos for everybody's laugh (One of my favourite...):



Cheers.

War Day

This posting might come a bit late but better than never.

It's all about the team building event that took place in Sunway Extreme Park last 23rd February. It's an event organised for HP and HSBC team building purposes. Fun and exciting, it consisted of several tasks which each team had to complete to finish the game or even win the game. Something similar to the Amazing Race except you've to be shot here.

Our team, one of the two teams with female members out of 7 teams, won the 4th place which was awarded a RM50 Jusco voucher, yes. The other team with a female member won the 2nd runner up prize - this had proven that female members in a team really have things to offer, you gotta agree with that! I do.

Below are some of the pictures which were taken then:

Go-karting

Golf balls searching in the pool. (Notice Rhaimy with his tired face...)

One of the marshals in the briefing

Alex, the well-shot guy. (He had blue-blacks all over his body. Real brave guy!)

Btw, I got a headshot at the back of my head and it hurts so bad!

It was really fun indeed. At least, I had my first taste of paintball war game. I didn't know it was that tired and the legs just won't listen during the game. Not forgeting, I drifted on the track under high speed circumstances where the car spinned! ...and it was really cool! Lol.

Cheers.

Positive Tone?

Life is wonderful. Only if it's view positively, that's of course.

Just like my previous posting, I kept on emphasizing that I had been fortunate to start my year with winning streaks. (Okay, I admit I'm really, really fortunate to win the RM3.5k travel voucher which has been redeemed for a trip for 2 in Bali. :P) Things can be viewed in either ways:
POSITIVE - Extra pocket money from winnings, even though it's only RM10. I'm happy for not losing.
NEGATIVE - Should've played with bigger amount. Can win more and then cover my 1 month expenses! Deng...

Why did I say that?

My car broke down again yesterday. Yes, AGAIN. Unfortunate? If I look at it as mentioned above, NOT really.

What happened?

I don't really know as the car is now at the workshop. After class yesterday, thought of going back straight to have late lunch in KL. Who knows, the moment I walked into the car, put my keys for ignition, the car wouldn't start! And so the car was towed from Subang Jaya to Ampang Jaya. Ther3fore, I attempted to look at things in another angle.
POSITIVE - I'll be going to Damai Laut in Lumut for holiday this weekend. It'll be unimagineable if my car goes dead there. I can foresee the cost of repairing then. Fortunately, it happened before that. Besides, this repair can save me from more breakdowns in the future (hopefully).
NEGATIVE - After a series of car break down and problems, it just can't stop giving me problems. More and more can give me headaches. Already burdened by education fees and monthly expenses, these incidental costs can make me go insane!

Now, the choice to live happily and think positively OR keep releasing stress hormones in the brain to drive self nuts?

Obviously, I want to live longer.

What's yours?

Unbelievably Me

Many people have been asking for the updates for the war that happened last weekend. Unfortunately, I've been tied up with one specific activity recently. That one activity that got me so hooked up to the computer instead of the books and magazines which I should've been reading.

Gaming is so addictive.

To be frank, I only play computer games once in a blue moon, serious. But I purchased FIFA 2008 and PM'08 which got me so addicted to them. They're both football games so that explains why I'm so hoooked up.

Till I really find a good time when I'm already sick with the game, you guys will see my war picture. (Just kidding!) I'll upload them when I'm in the office. The connection is better in the office. So sit back, relax and wait.

Cheers.

It'll Be War Soon

Yes, and it's sooner than everyone thinks.

Here I am, sipping a glass of whiskey while getting ready for war in 6 hours time. I'm also getting prepared for injury and of course, plenty of thrilling actions then.

It will be my first time stepping into the warzone. Will I ever pull it through?

But then, what pants am I gonna wear? Hmmm...No military pants. How ar?

I wonder.

Turning Point

Today's the last day of CNY. It's already the 15th day and man, each day jumped as fast as the Jumper (yes, I watched the movie last night, btw). Overall, it has been a positive indication of the year ahead. How do I know? All my attempts to 'fatt choy' this year have been successful ones. Total gains from this CNY, only from 'fatt choy' attempts have exceeded RM100 (What to expect? RM1, RM2 or RM5 per game...) Good one.

Been searching for prospect job offers nowadays, to further prepare myself for life after graduation. Will be going to UM's Career Path later in the afternoon to scout for potential employers. Organised by AIESEC in UM, Career Path is a 3-day employment fair participated by well-known companies such as Petronas, Deloitte, Maxis and etc.

Besides opting to only search for employment offers, being me, I have been looking out for business opportunities where I can venture into probably, after graduation. It may be too quick, but why not? I've plenty of time and I've almost nothing to lose. What's the harm of trying?

All I can think of, for now, is future. It's where my life turning point is for this year. But I'm sure of a good one ahead. At least I know it'll be a year where I'll travel a lot. Already 2 trips awaiting now, one local and one international, hehe. Really have to thank HP for giving me the opportunity to fly abroad.

More to come, I guess.

Cheers.

Kick-Off Affairs

To be frank, HP Kick-Off 2008 @ One World Hotel, themed 'A Night of Jazz', was the earliest dinner event I've ever attended. The registration started at 5.30pm! Attended by about 1.5k employees in the organisation, the hall was so huge, I couldn't even dare to enter and search by my own and I waited for my colleagues to arrive so they could lead me to the 'right' places.

The food was good indeed (the menu was all about Portobello mushrooms, akaka) as what some of my friends had told me about before who had prior event at the venue. Kick-Off was further graced by 2 great hosts/emcees namely a jokingly cute guy with a great voice, Melvin (co-incidently who has the same name as mine, but different surname) and Serena C, well-known celebrity (program host and Mix FM DJ).

Two hosts of the event - Melvin and Serena C

The appetizer

....And first performance by Joanne Yeoh who plays great songs through her awesome blue violin.

Joanne Yeoh, introducing herself and her title before each song

The gorgeously Joanne Yeoh, impressing the crowd with one of her favourite plays

The soup - Mushroom

After the performance by Joanne, it was game time for the crowd. We had to choose one of the lucky guys from the table to be totally made over. Ralph was the chosen one of our table. What happened was shown in the pictures below:

Theng Theng began the make-over process

Ralph, after the make-over...

Unfortunately, when Melvin began selecting the top 10 best looking 'transformed' men of the evening, our Ralph was not one of them. Tough luck! The chosen ones are shown below:

The chosen 10 best looking 'made-over' men of the evening

The Main Course...

The dessert... ice cream, yum yum.

Shing Yee, Fund Fund and I

A snapshot with Melvin and Serena C

Best dressed male and female of the night.

Next, it was Adibah Noor, the famous Malaysian comedian and singer. She was too good to be described and she just melted our hearts away with her voice serenading a couple of popular jazz titles.

Adibah Noor with her captivating performance

Fund Fund in one of the games of the evening. She was actually attempting to draw an alphabet with her...erm, back, lol.

Then, it was another performance from our great Malaysian singer, the Malaysian Idol and Asian Idol, Jacquline Victor!

Jacq in one of her singing acts.

Manage to catch Jacq for a snapshot while she's performing (when she walked towards my strategic table, lol)

Justine, participating in the final game of the evening where she did pole-dancing on Melvin.

Caught her in another position. Basically, she was like running around Melvin like a merry-go-round, haha.

Me, posing with my lucky number, 1136.

Basically, I was waiting anxiously for my lucky number to be drawn by the computer which was shown on the screen at both sides of the main stage since they started drawing in the 1st round. There was 3 rounds of lucky draw and a total of 160 prizes to be given away which include Nintendo Wiis, I-Pods, PSPs, Sony Ericsson mobiles, iPaQs, surround system, 42-inch LCD TVs and the grand price, 47-inch (LCD/Plasma?) TV.

Just when I thought it was almost the end for me when many numbes had been drawn in the final round of the lucky draw, out of nowhere, my number popped up in the screen for one of the prizes which is worth about RM3K. Unbelievable...

Shen, who made the night happen for everyone and I

Fund Fund and I posed for a picture before leaving

Ralph and I

Justine and I

Last shot before heading off, TJ and I

Overall, the event was no doubt, a success. It was the first annual company event I've ever joined and most of all, I have to thank Shen for involving me in the event and HP for the wonderful lucky draw prize. Bravo!

Cheers.