Thursday, September 24, 2009

Who Moved My Cheese

If you have the time, do read this book Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson.

An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life', published in 1998, is a motivational book by Spencer Johnson written in the style of a parable or business fable.

It describes change in one's work and life, and four typical reactions to said change by two mice and two "littlepeople", during their hunt for cheese.

Source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_Moved_My_Cheese%3F

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Malaysia H1N1 Update: Fatalities 77

A(H1N1): Death toll rises to 77
Saturday September 19, 2009

A 15-year-old schoolgirl became the latest victim to succumb to the Influenza A(H1N1) virus in the country, bringing the death toll so far to 77....

Source http://thestar.com.my/ah1n1flu/story.asp?file=/2009/9/19/ah1n1flu/20090919133049&sec=ah1n1flu

Malaysia H1N1 Update: Fatalities 77

A(H1N1): Death toll rises to 77
Saturday September 19, 2009

A 15-year-old schoolgirl became the latest victim to succumb to the Influenza A(H1N1) virus in the country, bringing the death toll so far to 77....

Source http://thestar.com.my/ah1n1flu/story.asp?file=/2009/9/19/ah1n1flu/20090919133049&sec=ah1n1flu

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Malaysia H1N1 Update: Fatalities 76

H1N1 robs two more lives, toll up to 76
Thursday September 17 2009

Sept 16 — Two new deaths were registered today due to H1N1, bringing the number of deaths till now to 76. Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said the victims were a 45-year-old woman from Sabah who had high fever and a 19-year-old girl from Bentong, Pahang....

Source http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/37856-h1n1-robs-two-more-lives-toll-up-to-76

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Happy Malaysia Day

Sarawak, Sabah and Malaya formed Malaysia on September 16, 1963.

More info on Wikipedia.

15Malaysia:Rojak

The final short film on 15Malaysia.



Synopsis
A Rojak seller’s take on Malaysia’s multi-faceted social political tapestry. Made entirely with CGI special effects. Visually stunning.

Video http://15malaysia.com/films/rojak/

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

US Open 2009: Men's Final Results

I managed to watch the final of the US Open 2009 this morning while having my breakfast with Andrew. Well we did not get to see Del Potro win the final set as we had to go to work.



The results
Juan Martin Del Potro upsets Roger Federer 3-6, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2.

Source:
http://www.usopen.org/en_US/index.html
http://www.thestate.com/166/story/942131.html

15Malaysia: Lollipop



Synopsis
A haunting portrayal of a pedophile preparing to hunt, interspersed with metaphors on the state of Malaysian politics.

Video http://15malaysia.com/films/lollipop/

Monday, September 14, 2009

15Malaysia: Healthy Paranoia



Synopsis
An over-zealous public relations consultant advises the current minister of health how to discourage unhealthy lifestyles in Malaysia.

Video http://15malaysia.com/films/healthy-paranoia/

Sunday, September 13, 2009

RM100 Alternative International Malaysian Passport.

Infrequent travellers can opt for cheaper passportsSunday September 13, 2009

If you seldom travel abroad, you can now save on your passpart and pay RM100 instead of RM300 for the Alternative International Malaysian Passport.

From Oct 1, Malaysians can ap­­ply for the alternative passport which is valid for two years, announced Home Minister Datuk Seri Hisham­mud­din Tun Hussein.

Currently, a 32-page passport costs RM300 and a 64-page document RM600. Both are valid for five years....

Source http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/9/13/nation/4707385&sec=nation

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Malaysia H1N1 Update: Fatalities 74

Disabled youth latest H1N1 fatality, death toll now 74
Saturday September 12, 2009

After seven days of no deaths from Influenza A(H1N1), one fatality was recorded yesterday, bringing the total number in the country to 74....

Source http://thestar.com.my/ah1n1flu/story.asp?file=/2009/9/12/ah1n1flu/4704318&sec=ah1n1flu

Friday, September 11, 2009

9/11 Blessed Birthday Andrea

September 11, 2009, Blessed Birthday Andrea girl.

Pictures taken with SE K800i in 2009.

15Malaysia: Duit Kecil

PG18??? :-P



Synopsis
A man finds himself without small change in a cheap brothel. Many arguments ensue and problems faced by the Malaysian common man are discussed humorously.

Video http://15malaysia.com/films/duit-kecil/

15Malaysia: Meter



Synopsis
The controversial head of UMNO Youth plays a taxi driver who is asked his views on some current Malaysian talking points. He ends up offering a keris to a Chinese boy as a gift.

Amber Chia


Video http://15malaysia.com/films/meter/

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Lunch @ Hailam Kopitiam, 3 Two Square

Hailam Kopitiam opened its doors today at 3 Two Square, PJ. My colleagues and I went there today for lunch. There is a 10% discount for the opening and it was crowded.



I ordered the Chicken Chop with black pepper sauce and kopi peng. I like the taste of the chicken chop and the coffee, to me it is better than Old Town's.

Since it is the start of business, the service was not good.

There was one order for eight of us. But the food came one at a time. Yes, one food dish, one drink, one food etc etc you get the idea. Other customers who came in later, got their food earlier than us. After much complain to the waiters, waitresses and the 'bosses', out food finally came, one at a time, over a period of 1 hour. :-(

They need time to settle down and get themselves organized. Don't take too long, or not your customers will move on.

Its my first time patronizing Hailam kopitiam. I would usually go to Old Town Kopitiam as they are everywhere.

Now there are 3 kopitiams here in 3 Two Square, Old Town, Pappa Rich and Hailam. More choices for us.

There is no picture of the food, I just dug in when my food came. I was so hungry.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Family Dinner: Ocen Seafood Restaurant, Tanjung Sepat

Last Sunday my family and I made our way to Sepang for an official trip, after which we headed to Tanjung Sepat for dinner.

Since it was a long weekend, as Monday was a public holiday in some states including Selangor, we went to Ocen Seafood Restaurant early, before 6pm.

Ocen Seafood Restaurant, Tanjung Sepat.


Family photos.


Self shot


Our dinner.

Picture (clockwise from top left), stir fried mixed vegetables, tauhu kang, steamed red fish, sweet and sour crabs and ocen (fried egg with oysters).

Andrea eating crab with the meat still in the shell on her own for the first time.

All photos taken with SE K800i.

Lunch: Fei Por Curry Mee Restaurant, Taman Connaught

Last Sunday's lunch after church. We had noodles in Taman Connaught on the way home, before our trip to Sepang.

Fei Por Curry Mee is located in Taman Connaught. If you are driving on the East-West link towards Kajang, it is on the left hand side just before the BHP Petrol station.

This restaurant was recommended by brother CK and Silas.



Ashley ate the fish paste noodle...


...while Marilyn and I had the curry mee.


Tasted good for a non curry eater like me.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

CDM Swallowed My ATM Card

This morning as I was going about depositing cash into the Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) at Maybank, SeaPark, the machine showed a Windows error message than it went Out of Service, with my ATM card still inside its belly.



I called the Customer Service and was told that I could collect the card after 8:45AM when the branch is opened for business. Requested them to deactivate my card.

Went to the bank during lunch and was told the CDM machine has not yet been opened for the day. Was told to go for lunch and they will call me once the card has been retrieved.

Right after lunch, I received a call to collect my card. All this within 1 hour. I also had to fill up a form to re-activate my card.

My thanks to the bank officer who helped me.

Family Day: MovieDisney's UP

My family watched Disney's UP last Saturday.


There was no UP posters on ground level, so I took a picture of the next movie weplan to watch G-Force.

Monday, September 7, 2009

15Malaysia: Gerhana



Synopsis
Two secret lovers rendezvous in a plush hotel room while TV news is read in the background. A dark take on apathy in Malaysia.

Video: http://15malaysia.com/films/gerhana/

Friday, September 4, 2009

15Malaysia: Slovak Sling



Synopsis
A comedic re-enactment of how one politician tries to entice another to switch party allegiance as DVD pirates look on.

Video http://15malaysia.com/films/slovak-sling/

Malaysia H1N1 Update: Fatalities 73

Flu death toll rises to 73
Friday September 4, 2009

Health authorities have confirmed another death due to Influenza A(H1N1), bringing the death toll to 73....

Source http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/9/4/nation/4648136&sec=nation

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Lunch @ Frontera Bar & Grill, Jaya One

After packing up the equipments back to PP office after our LRC@J1 Sunday service, Andrew, Olivia and I went for a late late late lunch at Frontera Bar & Grill, just below the PJLA Theatre.

It serves a TexMex (Texan-Mexican) dishes.

Appetizer, Nacho chips & Salsa




Andrew's






Oli's chicken




My steak, medium to well done. Yes well done.




In August last month I ate Chili Burger.


Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Church Reformation Nation Transformation (CRNT) Seminar

Church Reformation Nation Transformation seminar with Jim Hodges.
29 August 2009 - 1 September 2009 @ PJLA Theatre, Jaya One

I manage to take some photos after the worship session.

Brother Jim Hodges from US.








Brother Dewa from Philipines.




Forum between brother Dewa, Pastor Dexter and brother Jim.




Some of the Team 5 worship team members


LRC Worship Team 5 Final Rehearsal @ J1

We had our final worship rehearsal (plus setup) at the Lightbox Theatre, PJLA @ Jaya 1 last Friday (28.08.09) before the weekends Church Reformation Nation Transformation seminar and LRC's 1st Sunday service in Jaya One.

15Malaysia: One Future




Synopsis
An edgy and powerful science fiction story of a society where everything is perfect, except no one is allowed to speak.

Video http://15malaysia.com/films/one-future/

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Petrol Price Up: Newly Introduced RON95

I manage to pump RON95 once at RM1.75 last week and on the official day for all petrol stations to move over to RON95, the price increases by 5 cents. :-(

RON95 price up 5 sen to RM1.80
Tuesday September 1, 2009

The newly introduced RON95 fuel is now selling at RM1.80 – five sen higher than its previous price.

RON97 has been upgraded as a premium product and its price has increased from RM1.80 to RM2.05....

Source http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/9/1/nation/4625659&sec=nation

15Malaysia: Lumpur



Synopsis
A modern, poetic and beautifully constructed ode to Malaysia – its common people, places and enduring spirit.

Video: http://15malaysia.com/films/lumpur/