I bought a new watch

I have had a Guess which i bought at 50% discounted price at KLCC and after 6 years of hesitation I bought a new watch :-) TISSOT T-Load Valjoux T54.1.487.31
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We just moved :-)

We just moved. The flat is nice. located at the second floor. bad view but the interior is better. Mel likes the new place too. Oh yea, we have a "watchman" now. Very helpful. But don't forget to tips them once in a while :-)
The process of getting this new flat wasn't easy. The marketing lady was so sexy, showing her cleavage every time i see her. She was so nice and i easily accept the flat. Don't get me wrong OK. There is nothing wrong with the flat. But this lady wanna play a game. It is a furnished apartment but she did not want to give us kitchen utensils, dining set and iron. All tenants in those building received it without asking but this lady really pissed me off. Besides, I got to use my own money first to pay the water and electricity deposit because they refused to use theirs while my company transferring the money to their bank account.
The fact is, i'm a snappy guy, and only mel knows it well. I lost my temper, so i just bombarded everybody in their office, then this sexy lady started being nice again :P. Don't ever think, customer is always a King here. They just knew how to get the money, and once done, don't expect much on after sale service from them.
Mel kept on calling them too. alas we got what we want :-)
.... and don't count on sexy lady. don't stare at their valley too much as it will distract u :P

Perkembangan Terbaru

My contract comes to the end, and surprisingly my customer offered me a job. I met their HR, but the package wasn't so good, so i rejected the offer. a few people coming over asking my stand, so after having a lengthy discussion, i agreed to continue my current contract with a few conditions. Basically, i will move to a better maintenance flat, a little increment and extra holidays. I could fly back to Malaysia two times next year, so it will be nice. Maybe i could use one for Malaysia and another one for somewhere else. I'm fantasizing now as the official contract has not been signed. Dream on...
Living here quite OK, of course we miss everything back home. But we have to plan for our future. after all we are growing old. On one fine day we will return home. Mel feels bored too; she misses her Unit Trust thingy, so i need to reward her like she used to get. One free ticket to Qatar hahahaha.
If we are talking about life, we never satisfied with what we have. That's why we must have our own objective and never compare ourselves with others. The only thing you could do, just check your present condition. If it is better, than you have improved. If we tend to compare, hatred feelings will come. Hate hurts but never heals and hate is the very worst choice for those who want to be happy.
Dah lama tak update ek. next entry nak tulis pasal kawan kawan lah.

PM Speech

Key points raised by Umno President Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at the Opening of the 58th Umno General Assembly
Strengthening Islam
Umno is committed to strengthening Islam and will not apologise for doing so. Islam promotes moderation. During the general assembly in 2004, I laid out the 10 principles of Islam Hadhari, an approach that was understood and supported by component parties of Barisan Nasional.

Federal Constitution
Calls to return to the spirit of the Federal Constitution should be viewed in a positive light, interpreted with wisdom and without prejudice. The Constitution must be viewed as a whole, and selected clauses cannot be interpreted in isolation or out of context.

Racial and religious tolerance
We give assurance that Umno will not endorse a narrow interpretation of Islam. Umno opposes the culture of violence, we oppose a political culture that can disrupt the daily lives and commercial affairs of the ummah. Umno believes that Islam will not grow, nor will it be respected if it is confined to rituals. If we fight for Islam, armed only with slogans and rhetoric, we will not achieve excellence.

Islam and non-Muslims
The application of Islam through the prism of shallow minds and narrow interpretations can cause discomfort not only among non-Muslims but among Muslims themselves. Overzealous enforcement can give Islam a negative image. Failure to understand the needs of adherents of other religions and denying them the rights runs counter to the spirit of the Federal Constitution.

Auditor-General’s Report and ACA
I am happy with the quick action taken by the Anti-Corruption Agency and I am certain that many public servants support these actions, which protect the dignity and integrity of their profession.

The corridors of growth
When our plans succeed, it will transform the face of Malaysia. Development will not just be concentrated in major urban areas but will instead be spread to every area of our nation. This is our noble ambition.

Malays - self-confidence and the future
Worry, fear and a sense of being under threat occurs when Malays are insufficiently prepared. For as long as Malays remain unambitious, they will fear meritocracy. The feelings of inferiority, nervousness and insufficiency are poisons that have been injected into the Malay mentality since colonial times. These poisons must be removed. Malays, when given the proper guidance and fair opportunity, are prepared to compete.

Crime and security
It is caused, among others, by social problems and in some cases as a result of the influx of illegal immigrants. Media reports of crimes have heightened the public’s awareness, but the dramatic manner in which the news is presented gives the impression that this country is no longer safe.

The Government is aware of the problem and in both the Ninth Malaysia Plan and the 2008 Budget, a large allocation has been granted to the police. It should be understood that the large personnel increases required by the police could not be filled overnight. It takes time to hire and train new police personnel. While this is happening, the country and society must be supportive of the police and refrain from undermining the public’s confidence in the force.

The keris and Umno
The act of unsheathing and kissing a keris is part of our cultural heritage, but its meaning has been twisted to spread fear among non-Malays, and the image of Umno and Malaysia has been smeared overseas. On behalf of Umno’s leaders and members, I give assurance that Umno will never breach the spirit of the understanding that has been agreed with other communities at the time of Merdeka. Opportunities are available to all. There is a future for every Malaysian in this country.

The new media and press freedom
Information is now distributed through multiple channels. In this context, we must intelligently balance the need for media freedom with the basis for political stability that we have enjoyed. The Government wishes to see the media industry grow into an industry that is progressive and open, an industry that can carry out its responsibilities with integrity and responsibility.

Power sharing and Merdeka
A country that celebrates 50 years of independence must be populated with a free people – a people who have the belief and confidence in their future. Its people must shoulder the responsibility of defending its freedom; a people who live in harmony between communities and religions; a people who are broad minded and big hearted.

The National Mission
The National Mission has five main thrusts – moving the economy up the value chain; developing first class human capital; addressing persistent socio-economic imbalances; improving quality of life; and strengthening institutional capacity – all of which are universal, constant requirements for national building. The strength of our human capital will determine the success of the Mission. It will determine whether we achieve developed nation status and progress further.

Harga Tepung Naik Lagi!!!

Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd (MMHB) managing director Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin looks at increasing prices differently.

“Undoubtedly, prices for almost everything are going up, but is anything wrong with that?”

He believes that if prices globally are increasing, there has to be a pass-through mechanism implemented by the Government.

“We cannot live in an isolated world. In this globalised economy, we cannot have a protected economy.

“We can live with it temporarily to obtain a balance, but currently we can see the Malaysian economy becoming increasingly distorted because of the millions of ringgit going into subsidies of petroleum, flour or rice, for example.”

He said the country did not have deep-enough pockets to maintain this indefinitely.

He said the wages of Malaysians had also been artificially kept low.

Citing the example of his starting salary 26 years ago at RM1,400, Ameer Ali said: “Now, I am employing graduates at the same salary. There is something wrong here. In every other developed country, the minimum wage has increased by at least 100%.”...... ( The Star )

OK, I read "The Star" today and above excerpt really disturbing me. The fact, it is indeed true. 26 years back with 1400 they could buy a lot of things. They could drive in a nice imported car, and living contentedly in a decent terrace house. What do you expect much from fresh graduate earning 1400 nowadays? Those need to send money back to help their needy parents, in Kampung, they have to have tight budget living in KL. They have desire to buy new car too. Proton must be their dream car, (although Kancil only suit them) and could you imagine how much they left in their pocket?

Ok fine, our PM asking us to think out of box, and try to do something else. Back to reality, do you expect everybody to do business or at least be part of MLM system? On paper Malaysia has prosper a lot, but I bet a lot of people in KL having a hectic life and tight budget every month. We are suffering and being capitalized because our government has not done enough. The gas and toll price keeps on increasing and the car price never been cheap. Satu lagi harga tepung pun naik lagi :P

Public transport and public road not properly planned. The LRT inter-change looks funny. For instance, KL Monorail. Yea, they told us the end station is KL Sentral. But the truth it is 200m away from KL Sentral. As of last year, if we want to change "Star" to "Putra", we have to buy different ticket, that means at the transit station, you have to queue again, unless you have monthly pass :P

Even the India High Commission in Malaysia set their maid price at 1400. Pinoy maid cost around 800 - 1000 and Indonesian could cost up to 450. When you live in KL, and you are married and start having kids, you started to think to hire maid. For young parents, they will opt for Indonesian maid, but how much you could save after paying them and spending on groceries etc.

OK, my father used to say this to me. Last time I earned 400 and while your mom still tapping of rubber trees, our household income was around 550, and we could raise 7 children. But 26-30 years back, with 600 you could buy a lot of things. If we dig the price fact, we would know how cheap was the gas, chicken etc. Compared to this day, those things hiking significantly, and it is unbelievable the fresh grad price remains the same!!!

It is so sad to think about this. I know some of you are lucky enough, if your first job is with MNC like Motorola. They could pay you 2400 and 2700 if you have first class degree. Telekom still competitive in this sense.

It is annoyed to see those having a degree being paid below 2000 and it is more saddened to see those guys not having any job. When people have no choice, they will do whatever they could, and don't expect them to be loyal to you if you couldn't pay them enough.

I’m thinking too much on Fresh Grad. I will be paranoid, if I think about “Tukang Kebung”, org kerja kilang, Supermarket promoter etc.

Then, let's look at our "Wakil Rakyat". To be precise, look at our BN wakil rakyat. I bet they are having a good life. Do they present us well? Do they really fight for you? Look at you, your family, and people around you. If for the past 3 decades you have been casting your vote for them, and you might try their opponent this time??

Seronoknye raya.

Tahun ini tahun pertama kami beraya di perantauan. dua dua belajar di universiti tempatan, so tak pernah la beraya kat obersea kan haha. tapi kalau puasa kat perantauan, ini dah tahun ke 3 aku puasa kat luar. 2 tahun lepas puasa kat indon dan hong kong kerana urusan kerja. Kali ini puasa dan beraya di Doha.

eh aku malas cerita pasal puasa dah la. nak cerita pasal raya. aku kan pemalu sebenarnya. aku jadi tak malu apabila aku dah betul2 aku kenal kawan kawan aku. Khamis malam jumaat aku dapat call dr syed cakap esok raya. ish penipu ke dia org ni. Paper cakap raya hari sabtu. waktu itu zul dan noreen dan anak2 berbuka puasa di rumah aku. lepas itu syam pulak call zul bagi tahu raya esok. HaHaHa semua kalut dan tak ready. ayam, daging mana beli lagi. so Mel pun cakap esok raya rumah org jer lah abg haha.

So keesokan pagi, kami pakai baju raya. aku pakai baju raya tahun lepas la, mel pakai baju raya baru. dia pakai jubah arab tu la. Kami pergi rumah syambing dulu. Dan kami ke malaysian embassy sama sama. mak syambing nagn wife dia taj ikut sbb wife syambing si nani baru beranak kan. sampai kat embassy, aku nak terberak la. masa tgh khutbah tu, aku berpeluh disbbkan panas dan nak terberak. lepas solat sat aku bersosial lah sikit2 dgn rakyat malaysia yang lain lps tu ajak syambing balik rumah dia. sampai rumah dia terus lah melepassss...

so rumah syambing jadi rumah pertama beraya, dapat lah makan ketupat segera mak dia bawak dr malaysia, then kita org start ikut syam beraya. mangaiii byk nyer rumah beraya. tapi kul 1 petang aku dapat call ada masalah ngan MMS trafiic. hantu lah dia org ni, suruh aku kerja. tak pasal2 aku kene kerja sampai 8 malam. tapi mel ikut si syam beraya. kasi can lah kat dia.

hari ke 2 dan ke 3 kami beraya lagi, dan raya ke 4 kami buat lah open house. Tak sangka mel begitu excited nak buat open house sampai dia tidur pukul 5.30 pagi. dia masak mcm mcm. aku tolong jugak tapi tolong tidur muahahaha.
menu yang mel masak hari tu:

1. daging masak hitam (rendang tok) , dia dapat resepi dr makci aku kat gerik setelah call byk kali
2. ayam rendang padang ( sedap nii)
3. Beriani Daging
4. Nasi Impit
5. Roti Jala.

alhamdulillah makanan tu habis dimakan. roti jala lah cepat habis sbb org dah start muak makan nasi impit. lepas habis ja... alamak tak laratnya aku nak kemas. so esok tu kita org duduk rumah kemas kemas rumah jer. tapi malang sunggunh hari open house tu sbb lift rumah aku rosak. semua kena exercise naik tangga ke tingkat 4. terkehel jugak sekor sekor. sampai mel suruh aku turun beli tepung lagi nak buat roti jala pun aku malas hihi.

pas tu, kami pergi beraya lagi kat tempat org org minyak, sampai muka mel masuk lam paper qatar. tapi malas lah aku nak beli. bukan artis pun muahahhaa

byk lagi rumah kami beraya sampai kami lupa malaysia. aku dha malas nak tulis lah. bye

Raya Di Doha