The first nature of my work / job is to PLEASEEEEEEEE my so called DUMB client. For the record, unlike others, I only have ONE (1) client and collectively they're good enough to propel my team and me to the other side of the Universe.
Apart from the above, my job is too ensure the project details and requirements are well documented for client sign-off - this includes research, procurement and other 'requirements' that tags along within the confinement of the work. And there is the paper work which is actually 'paperless' but then given the minuscule version of this conundrum, it is (believe me) massive work.
This happened a few days ago.
I did a write-up project for my client that required paperwork and along with that some research on the work proper, which on any given day is part and parcel of my job. I am PAID to do this. SIMPLE
I did finish my work and send it off to the client for sign off, telling them they should consent to the work done and acknowledge with the sign off. The client is well aware of this procedure.
Oh yes, before I forget, all work done is to be sent to the requester of the job initiated from the client end. This is well documented in the "MOU - CLIENT-OUTSOURCER agreement.
Now comes the part where to some extent, I must say, God actually forgot to put some grey matter into these so called highly "professional" client. They are one of the largest single organization in Malaysia and soon to be in South East Asia.
I'm in a way sworn to secrecy so I'm gonna have fictitious names here tho' the event culminated hereinafter is TRUE.
Tengku Kudin (TK) - Client - requester
Yap Ah Loy (YAL) - Tengku Kudin's assistant.
Parameswara(PA) - Bigger Boss
Hang Li Poh(HLP) - Project Manager
TK sends me an email and cc's to YAL : Why you send this to me? I cannot sign la. Yap Ah Loy, can you sign this off.
YAL : calls me on the phone and gives me a long lecturer as to why I send my work to them for sign off. (I wished God had made me more dumber. If I had known, I would have gladly sent it to the Afghanistans.)
Me : This one is requested by Tengku Kudin and you. Of course I must send this to you. Why you blame me for sending this to the right person for sign off.
Yap Ah Loy grew angry and said, "I did not ask you people to do this work. So I don't know. I'm sending this back to you. You send to Tengku Kudin and ask him to sign off. (Tengku Kudin actually sits two tables behind Yap Ah Loy and I 'm sitting in a small cubicle 35 Kms away from both of them.)
I went like..Oh dear...now I have to sing the national anthem to them as well.
I resent the document to TK and told him what his assistant (Yap Ah Loy) said.
TK replied me with an email: No, I cannot sign. I only take orders from my boss. Pls send this to my boss. (Like I know who his boss is.)
Me : Hmmm....Who is your boss? Can you forward me his name and email id so I can write to him.
After receiving the info from TK, I sent the docs in 'zipped format' to Parameswara (TK's boss).
Parameswara (fuming like a dragon, called me) : Why you send this to me. ( I can hear his breath too.) Can't you read? You are suppose to send this to the requester of the work.
Me : I did send to the requester (Tengku Kudin). It was under his advise I send this to you for sign off. (at this stage I'm already tired of writing out emails to uncaged zoo Neanderthals.)
Parameswara : What he told you? (TK, I learned, sits three desk away from Parameswara.) So, I told Parameswara of TK's 'advise'.
I told myself...aiyoooooooooooo............ and I am paid to do this. Pls don't insult the Malaysian mentality. Please...
Then I received an email from TK.
TK : Can you send this to Hang Li Poh. She is the IT person and should sign this document as it entails IT stuff. And he forwards me HLP's email id.
I shoot the same email with the attached documents to Hang Li Poh.
In under 2 minutes after me sending the docs, HLP called me.
HLP : Hellllooooo, why must you send this docs to me?
ME : I was advised to send to you by TK.
HLP : Who is the requester?
ME : TK and YAL
HKP : Then, you should know better then not to send to me right.
ME : I did send to them. They said send to you as you are the lead in IT.
HLP : No..No..you people don't understand. I cannot sign. TK must sign. This is commerce. Send the docs to TK to sign. OK ..Bye
HLP followed up with an email and CC's the whole doc. and conversation to her Boss - Yang Dipertua Nyonya Papan (YDNP)
YDNP sends me an email.
YDNP : Can you explain to me why you are sending the docs to the wrong person. The requester is TK. Why didn't you send it to him and she cc's the entire email to all my bosses telling them how dumb I am.
ME : I did send to Tengku Kudin and it was he who directed me to send the docs to Yap Ah Loy. Yap Ah Loy told me to sent to Parameswara. Parameswara told me to send to Hang Li Poh and Hang Li Poh send the email to you. Now you want me to send back the docs to Tengku Kudin?
YDNP sends a direct email to TK asking him to sign.
TK replied with his email only to ME and NOT to the others.
TK : This project in not allocated with any form of budget, and thus I can't sign. Pls check with Hang Li Poh.
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Till now the document is still circling with no one taking onus to sign off.
Welcome to my world and you thought your job was tough.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
John Malot
JOHN R MALOT- United States ambassador to Malaysia 1995-1998
What Izzah has called for ....
Let us consider what Nurul Izzah said and did not – and why her proposal for a constructive debate on the meaning of Article 153, and how it has been implemented over the years, has merit. First, Nurul Izzah did not call for the repeal or amendment of Article 153. So the hot heads of PERKASA, as well as Home Minister Hishammuddin Onn, should back off. There is no element of sedition here. She also did not challenge Malaysia’s unwritten social contract.
Nurul Izzah correctly pointed out Ibrahim Ali and PERKASA are wrong when they insist the words “Malay rights” appear in Article 153. They do not. The Constitution refers to the “special position” of the Malays and other bumiputera, but not to any inalienable rights.
Pardon me for talking briefly about my own country to make a point. Soon to be 223 years old, the US Constitution is the oldest written constitution in the world. Over the years, the US Supreme Court has been called upon countless times – now between 75 and 100 times each year – to interpret the meaning of the Constitution and whether specific actions and laws of the government conform to it.
So as an American, I think debating the meaning and implementation of specific articles in the Constitution is a legitimate part of political and governing process in a democracy. After two centuries, we still have that debate. For example, the question of placing an Islamic Centre near Ground Zero in New York raises constitutional issues of freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
Nurul Izzah is doing the same. She says, “let’s have a constructive debate about what Malaysia’s constitution means in practice when it talks about the "special position” of the Malays.”
Discounts on fancy homes a ‘right’?
For example, nowhere in the Constitution does it say that bumiputera citizens should be given discounts when they buy fancy condominiums. Those are policies enacted by the government of the day, which aren’t enshrined in the Constitution.
While the civil service, scholarships, and business permits are mentioned in Article 153, housing is not. But when DAP MP Tony Pua recently suggested the Selangor state government should abolish the Bumiputera discount for purchase of houses costing more than RM500,000 (in a state where the average cost of housing in 2009 was RM267,000), an UMNO Youth leader filed a police report and said Pua’s suggestion not only challenged Article 153, it was an offence under the Sedition Act. Of course, it’s not.
Question: Should Bumiputera residents be given discounts when they buy houses? If so, what should the percentage be? Do you have a “right” to a 10 percent discount as opposed to 5 percent?
Should there be a means test – that the discount is only given to people whose incomes are below a certain level, or when the value of the housing is below a certain level? If poor Malays are given housing discounts or subsidies, then should they not be given to poor Indians and others? These are all legitimate questions to discuss.
If in the future the government decides Bumiputera may receive a 30 percent discount when they buy a Proton, but others may not, isn’t it only fair to discuss this? If the government decides that 100 percent of the civil service has to be Malay, or that only Malays may head corporations in Malaysia, isn’t that something that should be debated upon?
If others want to question such policies, they should not be told they’re violating Article 153 and are subject to arrest for sedition.
Bumi equity target has failed.
Let’s consider the policy of Bumiputera ownership of 30 percent of the equity on the Bursa Malaysia. Article 153 talks about making special provision for Bumiputeras to acquire licenses and permits to engage in trade and business. But it does not talk about setting aside a special allocation of new stock issues for Malays and others, let alone how the value of the stock should be measured.
If the goal of the NEP is to raise the economic status and living standards of the Malay people, then how does this specific programme – setting aside 30 percent of stock issues – do that? If it were an effective programme, then why after all these years do so many Malays – and especially those in the rural areas – still live in poverty?
Why, as the New Economic Model (NEM) report pointed out, has the gap between rich and poor widened? Why has income for the bottom 40 percent of Malaysian households grown the most slowly over the past three decades?
Judged by these results, clearly the 30 percent equity policy has failed to do the job. Are there not better and more effective policies to raise the economic levels of the Malays and people of Sabah and Sarawak? And as others have pointed out, who decided what individuals could buy these shares? Where was the transparency? Why were the recipients not required to keep the shares, rather than sell them to others for a quick buck?
When MCA head Dr Chua Soi Lek called for ending the 30 percent quota, Perkasa’s economic bureau director called for Chua to be arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for “disregarding national interests.”
In 2006, Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (Asli) issued a report that said when the actual market value of stocks is used (the way all of us determine our current wealth), rather than the artificially-determined par value, the 30 percent target already has been reached. But under pressure, Asli withdrew the report.
'A fresh young voice’
In summary, even without challenging Article 153, it is perfectly legitimate to have a discussion of:
1) how that article has been implemented and should be implemented through government policies and actions;
2) how successful past and current policies have been in meeting the goals of Article 153; and
3) how success should be measured.
In a democracy, none of these topics should be “off limits.”On a personal note, I have known Nurul Izzah for 12 years, and it has been a pleasure to watch her grow into the remarkable woman that she is today. No one should underestimate her. Everyone sees her beauty, but I can attest that she also has brains, determination, and courage. And all of those characteristics are on display right now.
Perhaps an anonymous comment on the Internet, in response to her article, says it best: “She may well turn out to be the fresh young voice of conscience and courage… at a time when Malaysia needs a gentle, clear voice.”
What Izzah has called for ....
Let us consider what Nurul Izzah said and did not – and why her proposal for a constructive debate on the meaning of Article 153, and how it has been implemented over the years, has merit. First, Nurul Izzah did not call for the repeal or amendment of Article 153. So the hot heads of PERKASA, as well as Home Minister Hishammuddin Onn, should back off. There is no element of sedition here. She also did not challenge Malaysia’s unwritten social contract.
Nurul Izzah correctly pointed out Ibrahim Ali and PERKASA are wrong when they insist the words “Malay rights” appear in Article 153. They do not. The Constitution refers to the “special position” of the Malays and other bumiputera, but not to any inalienable rights.
Pardon me for talking briefly about my own country to make a point. Soon to be 223 years old, the US Constitution is the oldest written constitution in the world. Over the years, the US Supreme Court has been called upon countless times – now between 75 and 100 times each year – to interpret the meaning of the Constitution and whether specific actions and laws of the government conform to it.
So as an American, I think debating the meaning and implementation of specific articles in the Constitution is a legitimate part of political and governing process in a democracy. After two centuries, we still have that debate. For example, the question of placing an Islamic Centre near Ground Zero in New York raises constitutional issues of freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
Nurul Izzah is doing the same. She says, “let’s have a constructive debate about what Malaysia’s constitution means in practice when it talks about the "special position” of the Malays.”
Discounts on fancy homes a ‘right’?
For example, nowhere in the Constitution does it say that bumiputera citizens should be given discounts when they buy fancy condominiums. Those are policies enacted by the government of the day, which aren’t enshrined in the Constitution.
While the civil service, scholarships, and business permits are mentioned in Article 153, housing is not. But when DAP MP Tony Pua recently suggested the Selangor state government should abolish the Bumiputera discount for purchase of houses costing more than RM500,000 (in a state where the average cost of housing in 2009 was RM267,000), an UMNO Youth leader filed a police report and said Pua’s suggestion not only challenged Article 153, it was an offence under the Sedition Act. Of course, it’s not.
Question: Should Bumiputera residents be given discounts when they buy houses? If so, what should the percentage be? Do you have a “right” to a 10 percent discount as opposed to 5 percent?
Should there be a means test – that the discount is only given to people whose incomes are below a certain level, or when the value of the housing is below a certain level? If poor Malays are given housing discounts or subsidies, then should they not be given to poor Indians and others? These are all legitimate questions to discuss.
If in the future the government decides Bumiputera may receive a 30 percent discount when they buy a Proton, but others may not, isn’t it only fair to discuss this? If the government decides that 100 percent of the civil service has to be Malay, or that only Malays may head corporations in Malaysia, isn’t that something that should be debated upon?
If others want to question such policies, they should not be told they’re violating Article 153 and are subject to arrest for sedition.
Bumi equity target has failed.
Let’s consider the policy of Bumiputera ownership of 30 percent of the equity on the Bursa Malaysia. Article 153 talks about making special provision for Bumiputeras to acquire licenses and permits to engage in trade and business. But it does not talk about setting aside a special allocation of new stock issues for Malays and others, let alone how the value of the stock should be measured.
If the goal of the NEP is to raise the economic status and living standards of the Malay people, then how does this specific programme – setting aside 30 percent of stock issues – do that? If it were an effective programme, then why after all these years do so many Malays – and especially those in the rural areas – still live in poverty?
Why, as the New Economic Model (NEM) report pointed out, has the gap between rich and poor widened? Why has income for the bottom 40 percent of Malaysian households grown the most slowly over the past three decades?
Judged by these results, clearly the 30 percent equity policy has failed to do the job. Are there not better and more effective policies to raise the economic levels of the Malays and people of Sabah and Sarawak? And as others have pointed out, who decided what individuals could buy these shares? Where was the transparency? Why were the recipients not required to keep the shares, rather than sell them to others for a quick buck?
When MCA head Dr Chua Soi Lek called for ending the 30 percent quota, Perkasa’s economic bureau director called for Chua to be arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for “disregarding national interests.”
In 2006, Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (Asli) issued a report that said when the actual market value of stocks is used (the way all of us determine our current wealth), rather than the artificially-determined par value, the 30 percent target already has been reached. But under pressure, Asli withdrew the report.
'A fresh young voice’
In summary, even without challenging Article 153, it is perfectly legitimate to have a discussion of:
1) how that article has been implemented and should be implemented through government policies and actions;
2) how successful past and current policies have been in meeting the goals of Article 153; and
3) how success should be measured.
In a democracy, none of these topics should be “off limits.”On a personal note, I have known Nurul Izzah for 12 years, and it has been a pleasure to watch her grow into the remarkable woman that she is today. No one should underestimate her. Everyone sees her beauty, but I can attest that she also has brains, determination, and courage. And all of those characteristics are on display right now.
Perhaps an anonymous comment on the Internet, in response to her article, says it best: “She may well turn out to be the fresh young voice of conscience and courage… at a time when Malaysia needs a gentle, clear voice.”
Friday, September 24, 2010
A concern I wish to share......
This is from a blog I often read...
Dr. Hamid (above) is an Egyptian scholar and author. "I’m a Moslem by faith .... a Christian by spirit....a Jew by heart....and above all I’m a human being."
There seem to be a very few who are modern thinkers and not afraid to stand up and be counted. I was born a Moslem and lived all my life as a follower of Islam. After the barbaric terrorist attacks done by the hands of my fellow Moslems everywhere on this globe, and after the too many violent acts by Islamists in many parts of the world, I feel responsible as a Moslem and as a human being, to speak out and tell the truth to protect the world and Moslems as well from a coming catastrophe and war of civilizations.
I've to admit that our current Islamic teaching creates violence and hatred toward Non-Moslems. We Moslems are the ones who need to change. Until now we have accepted polygamy, the beating of women by men, and killing those who convert from Islam to other religions. We have never had a clear and strong stand against the concept of slavery or wars, to spread our religion and to subjugate others to Islam and force them to pay a humiliating tax called Jizia.
We ask others to respect our religion while all the time we curse non-Moslems loudly (in Arabic) in our Friday prayers in the Mosques. What message do we convey to our children when we call the Jews "Descendants of the pigs and monkeys".. Is this a message of love and peace, or a message of hate? I have been into churches and synagogues where they were praying for Moslems. While all the time we curse them, and teach our generations to call them infidels, and to hate them. We immediately jump in a 'knee jerk reflex' to defend Prophet Mohammad when someone accuses him of being a pedophile while, at the same time, we are proud with the story in our Islamic books, that he married a young girl seven years old (Aisha) when he was above 50 years old.
I am sad to say that many, if not most of us, rejoiced in happiness after September 11th and after many other terror attacks. Moslems denounce these attacks to look good in front of the media, but we condone the Islamic terrorists and sympathise with their cause. Till now our 'reputable' top religious authorities have never issued a Fatwa or religious statement to proclaim Bin Laden as an apostate, while an author, like Rushdie, was declared an apostate who should be killed according to Islamic Shariia law just for writing a book criticizing Islam.
Muslems demonstrated to get more religious rights as we did in France to stop the ban on the Hejab (Head Scarf), while we did not demonstrate with such passion and in such numbers against the terrorist murders. It is our absolute silence against the terrorists that gives the energy to these terrorists to continue doing their evil acts.
We Moslems need to stop blaming our problems on others or on the Israeli / Palestinian conflict. As a matter of honesty, Israel is the only light of democracy, civilization, and human rights in the whole Middle East. We kicked out the Jews with no compensation or mercy from most of the Arab countries to make them "Jews-Free countries" while Israel accepted more than a million Arabs to live there, have its nationality, and enjoy their rights as human beings. In Israel, women can not be beaten legally by men, and any person can change his/her belief system with no fear of being killed by the Islamic law of 'Apostasy,' while in our Islamic world people do not enjoy any of these rights.
I agree that the 'Palestinians' suffer, but they suffer because of their corrupt leaders and not because of Israel. It is not common to see Arabs who live in Israel leaving to live in the Arab world. On the other hand, we used to see thousands of Palestinians going to work with happiness in Israel, its 'enemy'. If Israel treats Arabs badly as some people claim, surely we would have seen the opposite happening.
We Moslems need to admit our problems and face them. Only then we can treat them and start a new era to live in harmony with human mankind. Our religious leaders have to show a clear and very strong stand against polygamy, pedophilia,slavery, killing those who convert from Islam to other religions, beating of women by men, and declaring wars on non-Moslems to spread Islam.
Then, and only then, do we have the right to ask others to respect our religion. The time has come to stop our hypocrisy and say it openly: 'We Moslems have to Change'.
Tawfik Hamid
There seem to be a very few who are modern thinkers and not afraid to stand up and be counted. I was born a Moslem and lived all my life as a follower of Islam. After the barbaric terrorist attacks done by the hands of my fellow Moslems everywhere on this globe, and after the too many violent acts by Islamists in many parts of the world, I feel responsible as a Moslem and as a human being, to speak out and tell the truth to protect the world and Moslems as well from a coming catastrophe and war of civilizations.
I've to admit that our current Islamic teaching creates violence and hatred toward Non-Moslems. We Moslems are the ones who need to change. Until now we have accepted polygamy, the beating of women by men, and killing those who convert from Islam to other religions. We have never had a clear and strong stand against the concept of slavery or wars, to spread our religion and to subjugate others to Islam and force them to pay a humiliating tax called Jizia.
We ask others to respect our religion while all the time we curse non-Moslems loudly (in Arabic) in our Friday prayers in the Mosques. What message do we convey to our children when we call the Jews "Descendants of the pigs and monkeys".. Is this a message of love and peace, or a message of hate? I have been into churches and synagogues where they were praying for Moslems. While all the time we curse them, and teach our generations to call them infidels, and to hate them. We immediately jump in a 'knee jerk reflex' to defend Prophet Mohammad when someone accuses him of being a pedophile while, at the same time, we are proud with the story in our Islamic books, that he married a young girl seven years old (Aisha) when he was above 50 years old.
I am sad to say that many, if not most of us, rejoiced in happiness after September 11th and after many other terror attacks. Moslems denounce these attacks to look good in front of the media, but we condone the Islamic terrorists and sympathise with their cause. Till now our 'reputable' top religious authorities have never issued a Fatwa or religious statement to proclaim Bin Laden as an apostate, while an author, like Rushdie, was declared an apostate who should be killed according to Islamic Shariia law just for writing a book criticizing Islam.
Muslems demonstrated to get more religious rights as we did in France to stop the ban on the Hejab (Head Scarf), while we did not demonstrate with such passion and in such numbers against the terrorist murders. It is our absolute silence against the terrorists that gives the energy to these terrorists to continue doing their evil acts.
We Moslems need to stop blaming our problems on others or on the Israeli / Palestinian conflict. As a matter of honesty, Israel is the only light of democracy, civilization, and human rights in the whole Middle East. We kicked out the Jews with no compensation or mercy from most of the Arab countries to make them "Jews-Free countries" while Israel accepted more than a million Arabs to live there, have its nationality, and enjoy their rights as human beings. In Israel, women can not be beaten legally by men, and any person can change his/her belief system with no fear of being killed by the Islamic law of 'Apostasy,' while in our Islamic world people do not enjoy any of these rights.
I agree that the 'Palestinians' suffer, but they suffer because of their corrupt leaders and not because of Israel. It is not common to see Arabs who live in Israel leaving to live in the Arab world. On the other hand, we used to see thousands of Palestinians going to work with happiness in Israel, its 'enemy'. If Israel treats Arabs badly as some people claim, surely we would have seen the opposite happening.
We Moslems need to admit our problems and face them. Only then we can treat them and start a new era to live in harmony with human mankind. Our religious leaders have to show a clear and very strong stand against polygamy, pedophilia,slavery, killing those who convert from Islam to other religions, beating of women by men, and declaring wars on non-Moslems to spread Islam.
Then, and only then, do we have the right to ask others to respect our religion. The time has come to stop our hypocrisy and say it openly: 'We Moslems have to Change'.
Tawfik Hamid
Thursday, September 23, 2010
India's Commonwealth Games....
"UNLIVEABLE" conditions, including both human and animal excrement left in athletes' apartments.
GENERAL squalor and dirty rooms.
ATHLETES' apartments being left unlocked, with workers and officials wandering through them and, in some cases, living in them.
ISSUES with wiring, plumbing, furnishings, internet access and mobile coverage.
STAINED toilets and fixtures that do not work or are broken.
The village is built on the banks of the Yamuna River, a breeding ground for mosquitos and therefore dengue fever.
Here it is the proof when the wise say..."How can you get organised when you can't understand your own stupidity?"
India's Commonwealth Games is slowly moving onto a donkey's stage of myriad catastrophe of sorts. Filthy unhygienic conditions, transportation woes, unstable structures, labour woes, last-minute preparation, proscastinatrion and athletes shunning away. But the single most important thing to ponder is...Is it safe to be in Delhi?
Security sucks far worst then filth.
But Indians blame it on the Monsoon.
Don't blame Delhi or India or the Monsoon. Blame the asinine swine who handed the Games to Delhi.
Did they not know that Indians, as much as they're more cave dwelling misfit neanderthals then fools and can't embrace their own existence, organize such a global event.
When the games start in Delhi, I bet my bottom dollar, there is going to be more chaos then sporting spirit.
Well done... kudos to you Indians.
A colossal bunch of obtuse fools drowning in their own daft and idiotic vanity.
The Times of India summed it up with a front-page headline: "C'wealth Games India's Shame."
May the Common 'Mayhem' Wealth Games Begin....hahahahahahahahahaha
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Malaysian Higher Educated.....
I do strongly believe the word "racist" is constantly uttered in Parliament. But what does it mean actually, at least to the layman, so called to the 'educated' man.
Some students just graduated from University and were assigned to their new individual post in the goverment sector. Each one, on their first day on the job met their superior - an educated man.
The superior looked them in the eyes and asked, "Tau apa racist?"
The new graduates posed a blank look.
He then asked in English, "Do you know what a racist is?"
Again blank and daft stares flashed on their faces.
The superior got aggravated and said, "I want all of you before starting your job to go look for the meaning of the word "racist" and come back and tell me the meaning."
One of the new recruit raised his arm, "Boleh tanya, cam mana eja raasis?"
The superior stared back at this fellow and said, "Bukan Raasis, RACIST. R-A-C-I-S-T."
The new hopefuls ran off to find the meaning and one of them bumped into a senior staff.
"Ekcus tuan, boleh tanye, apa itu R-A-C-I-S-T?"
The senior got shocked and hollered, "Ini pun tak tau ke!"
Pena tengok Formula 1 atau F1. Yang Mykal Shoemaker race itu..itlah racist.
THIS IS THE STATE OF ENGLISH IN THIS COUNTRY NOW.
Some students just graduated from University and were assigned to their new individual post in the goverment sector. Each one, on their first day on the job met their superior - an educated man.
The superior looked them in the eyes and asked, "Tau apa racist?"
The new graduates posed a blank look.
He then asked in English, "Do you know what a racist is?"
Again blank and daft stares flashed on their faces.
The superior got aggravated and said, "I want all of you before starting your job to go look for the meaning of the word "racist" and come back and tell me the meaning."
One of the new recruit raised his arm, "Boleh tanya, cam mana eja raasis?"
The superior stared back at this fellow and said, "Bukan Raasis, RACIST. R-A-C-I-S-T."
The new hopefuls ran off to find the meaning and one of them bumped into a senior staff.
"Ekcus tuan, boleh tanye, apa itu R-A-C-I-S-T?"
The senior got shocked and hollered, "Ini pun tak tau ke!"
Pena tengok Formula 1 atau F1. Yang Mykal Shoemaker race itu..itlah racist.
THIS IS THE STATE OF ENGLISH IN THIS COUNTRY NOW.
1Malaysian Mentality....hahahahaa
Pls don't comment. It'll be construed an insult to the Malaysian mentality.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Saving Money - tips.
An email extract..
Tips for Saving Money on Groceries
Tips for Saving Money on Groceries
- Go shopping alone
- Have a budget and stick to it
- Make fewer, larger trips
- Don’t shop hungry
- Plan your meals in advance
- Scan your cupboards, pantry, and fridge before leaving
- Keep a running list of items you need on your fridge
- Break your list down by store and plan your outing accordingly
- Plan your trip through the store to minimize wandering the aisles
- Don’t forget your list when you head to the store
- Be willing to deviate from your list for great deals
- Don’t be afraid of store brands
- Buy the Sunday paper
- Keep an eye on the weekly store circular
- Clip (and use!) coupons for name brand items
Check the store’s website for printable coupons - Stack manufacturer and store coupons
- Keep a price list/book so you know a deal when you see one
- Learn your store’s sale cycle (sales are often cyclical)
- Stock up (within reason) when things are on sale
- Get rain checks when sale items are out of stock
Visit multiple stores to get the best deals
Ask your preferred store to match prices form elsewhere - Avoid non-grocery items that can be bought for less elsewhere
- Joins the store’s affinity program and flash your card
- Buy a chest freezer
- Buy in bulk
- Be sure to look at unit pricing
- Bring a calculator (unless you’re a math whiz)
- Be on the lookout for “shrinkage” (e.g., 1.5 quarts vs. half gallon)
- Cook large batches and freeze for later
- Don’t waste leftovers
- Eat less – seriously, many people eat way more than necessary
- Cook from scratch, avoid processed foods
- Avoid frozen/prepared entrees
- Eat more fruits/veggies, cut back on meat
- Eat in season fruits/vegetables
- Plant a garden
- Hit the local farmer’s market
- Drink more water, fewer costly beverages
Be on the lookout for pricing errors at the register - Be sure they scan instant coupons that are attached to some items
- Always fill out and send your rebates
Friday, September 17, 2010
Datukship....
The perpetrated murderer of the cosmetic millionaire "bought" his Datukship for RM180,000.00, so the print media said.
But till now, no print media has ever said this...
"Who sold the Datukship?"
"Whom did the "Datuk" lawyer pay the money to?"
hahahaha.....again a donkey's tale....
But till now, no print media has ever said this...
"Who sold the Datukship?"
"Whom did the "Datuk" lawyer pay the money to?"
hahahaha.....again a donkey's tale....
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
I say men...ape ini...
aiyoooo...
dulu2 aaggh, ade pompuan kasi makan bom, kasi itu bom letup...
sekalang curi duit, kasi pukul, bakar pakai tahi lembu...
ini negri aaghh, sudah ada bayak lawyor lor...
semua otak anjing lor...
kasi orrng bayak susuah woooo...
ape mau bikin...
ini malaYsial wooo..
dulu2 aaggh, ade pompuan kasi makan bom, kasi itu bom letup...
sekalang curi duit, kasi pukul, bakar pakai tahi lembu...
ini negri aaghh, sudah ada bayak lawyor lor...
semua otak anjing lor...
kasi orrng bayak susuah woooo...
ape mau bikin...
ini malaYsial wooo..
Monday, September 13, 2010
Guilty as charged......
Murder is spelt in many ways and by way it is done. The recent homicide of entrepreneur Sosilawati is one such example.
How does one come to commit such a heinous crime, cremate the body and have the ashes thrown into a river?
Sounds like a Tamil movie to me and this happens all the time on TV.
I CONDEMN all eight or maybe more to be sentenced to death without parole or bail and the death sentence to be telecast live on National TV.
May the nation watch to learn how MURDER should be spelt in Malaysia.
How does one come to commit such a heinous crime, cremate the body and have the ashes thrown into a river?
Sounds like a Tamil movie to me and this happens all the time on TV.
I CONDEMN all eight or maybe more to be sentenced to death without parole or bail and the death sentence to be telecast live on National TV.
May the nation watch to learn how MURDER should be spelt in Malaysia.
ETS - KL to Ipoh...
This is not about the scenery. It's the speed of train travel in Malaysia. This was recorded at 157 km/h from Kuala Lumpur Central To Ipoh. A smooth and quiet ride.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Not being Ernest the least....
What can be more disastrous than having your own kind eject you out of the family for being not a racist?
andI mean, what is that you say when asked if you prefer the door or the dog house?
Isn't it all about what we want to do but fail to find the formula and in doing so loose it along the way.
I say this for not it is when you make up your world of cartoons depicting your family.
Are you being wronged in the way what others feel and talk about you?
When you call the other a bum, when all the time you being the bummer, didn't that make you somewhat a nuisance for the larger concerns.
When you throw pots and pans out of your window and ensure you throw not hitting the neighbours, else you give ample reasons for neighbours to talk of you all day and ridicule you in the process.
andI mean, what is that you say when asked if you prefer the door or the dog house?
Isn't it all about what we want to do but fail to find the formula and in doing so loose it along the way.
I say this for not it is when you make up your world of cartoons depicting your family.
Are you being wronged in the way what others feel and talk about you?
When you call the other a bum, when all the time you being the bummer, didn't that make you somewhat a nuisance for the larger concerns.
When you throw pots and pans out of your window and ensure you throw not hitting the neighbours, else you give ample reasons for neighbours to talk of you all day and ridicule you in the process.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Oh Food...Glorious Food
40 Age-Erasing Superfoods. The latest science on the muscle building, brain-enhancing, wrinkle-erasing, heart-strengthening, bone-protecting, immunity boosting, and inflammation fighting foods you should eat daily.
These energy-rich snacks lower bad cholesterol, thanks to plant sterols, and benefit diabetics by lowering blood sugar. They’re rich in amino acids, which bolster testosterone levels and muscle growth. Almonds are stuffed with vitamin E, which helps defend against sun damage. Volunteers who consumed about 20 almonds per day and exposed to UV light burned less than those who took none. Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It works to keep your arteries free of dangerous free radicals. Low levels of vitamin E is associated with poor memory performance and cognitive decline.
2. Flaxseeds.
3. Tomatoes.
4. Sweet Potatoes.
It may be green and leafy, but spinach—a renowned muscle builder is the ultimate man food. The heart-health equivalent of a first ballot Hall of Famer, spinach is replete with essential minerals potassium and magnesium, and it’s one of the top sources of lutein, an antioxidant that help prevent clogged arteries. Plus its vitamins and nutrients can bolster bone-mineral density, attack prostate cancer cells, reduce the risk of skin tumors, fight colon cancer, and increase blood flow to the penis. Popeye was on to something.
The carnosic acid found in this spice has been shown to reduce stroke risk in mice by 40 percent. Carnosic acid appears to set off a process that shields brain cells from free-radical damage, which can worsen the effects of a stroke. It can protect against degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and the general effects of aging.
A 4-ounce serving of salmon has 2,000 milligrams of ocosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), omega-3 fatty acids that serve as oil for the brain’s hardware by helping nerve cells communicate with one another. Thirty-five percent of your brain consists of fatty acids but they decline as the years stack up. A study found the brain tissue of 65 to 80-year-olds contain 22 percent less DHA than the brain tissue of 29- to 35-year-olds. If you want to keep your wits about you as you age, start consuming omega-3s now. Why is wild so important? Because farmed fish, which are fattened with soy, can be as high in inflammatory omega-6 fats as a cheeseburger. If in doubt, opt for sockeye salmon, which can’t be farmed and is always wild. Aim for two servings a week.
8. Blueberries
This potent little fruit can help prevent a range of diseases from cancer to heart disease. Think of blueberries as anti-rust for your gray matter. Besides being rich in fiber and vitamins A and C, they’re packed with antioxidants — only açai, an Amazonian berry, contains more—that neutralize the free radicals that causes neuronal misfires. Eat a cup a day, and opt for wild blueberries whenever possible, as they contain 26 percent more antioxidants than cultivated varities.
9. Green Tea
Green tea releases catechin, an antioxidant with proven anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Drinking 2 to 6 cups a day helps prevent skin cancer but might reverse the effects of sun damage by neutralizing the changes that appear in sunexposed skin. Green tea—infused with another antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) can boost your cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of most types of cancer.
Flavonoids, a natural nutrient in cocoa, improved flow in the brain, which helps boost cognitive function. Plus dark chocolate contains a tannin called procyanidin found in red wine that keep your arteries flexible and your blood pressure low. It helps on the outside too. Women who drank cocoa fortified with a chocolate bar’s worth of flavonols had better skin texture and stronger resistance to UV rays than those who drank significantly fewer flavonols. Indulge in 1 ounce a day to get all the benefits.
Your favorite deli sandwich has a little secret: Selenium. This nutrient helps preserve elastin, a protein that keeps your skin smooth and tight. The antioxidant is believed to buffer against the sun (it stops free radicals created by UV exposure from damaging cells). Tuna is a great source of protein, contains no trans fat, and a 3-ounce serving of chunk light contains 11 mg of heart-healthy niacin which help lower cholesterol and help your body process fat. Niacin raises HDL cholesterol (the good kind) and lowers triglycerides more than most statins alone.
Think of carrots as orange wonder wands—good for the eyeballs, and good for clearing up breakouts. No magic here, though, just plenty of vitamin A, which prevents overproduction of cells in the skin’s outer layer. That means fewer dead cells to combine with sebum and clog pores. They’re also spiked with carotenoids—fat-soluble compounds associated with a reduction in a wide range of cancers, as well reduced risk and severity of inflammatory conditions such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.
12. Dried Plums
Known as prunes, these dark shrivelers are rich in copper and boron, both of which can help prevent osteoporosis. They contain a fiber called inulin when broken down by intestinal bacteria makes a more acidic environment in the digestive tract.
Whole grains—oatmeal, wheat flour, barley, brown rice—are high in fiber, which calms inflamed tissues while keeping the heart strong, the colon healthy, and the brain fueled. Whole grains can be loaded with carbs, but the release of those sugars is slowed by the fiber, and because they can pack as much as 10 grams of protein per 1/2-cup serving, they deliver steady muscle-building energy. But not all breads and crackers are the real deal. Those that aren’t whole grain can be high in fat, which increases inflammation.
Swimming in resveratrol—a natural compound that lowers LDL, raises HDL, and prevents blood clots—red wine can truly be a lifesaver. Clinical and Experimental Research, suggests resveratrol prevent or delay the onset of chronic disease. But limit your intake to two drinks a day. You’re 97 percent more likely to reach your 85th birthday if you keep your daily alcohol consumption to fewer than three drinks. Vin rouge is also a rich source of flavonoids, antioxidants that help protect the lining of blood vessels in your heart, and may make you less likely to die of cardiovascular disease.
Various cultures claim yogurt as their own creation, but the 2,000-year-old food’s health benefits are not disputed: Fermentation spawns hundreds of millions of probiotic organisms that serve as reinforcements to the battalions of beneficial bacteria in your body, which keeps your digestive tract healthy and your immune system in top form, and provide protection against cancer. Not all yogurts are probiotic, though, so make sure the label says “live and active cultures.”
Chock full of monounsaturated fat, avocados deliver a double-barreled blast to LDL cholesterol (the bad kind). They are also rich in folate, a water-soluble B vitamin that helps lower the levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that can hinder the flow of blood through blood vessels. Eat a 1/4 cup twice a week.
Richer in heart-healthy omega-3s than salmon. Loaded with more anti-inflammatory polyphenols than red wine, and packing half as much muscle building protein as chicken, the walnut sounds like a Frankenfood, but it grows on trees. Other nuts combine only one or two of these features, not all three. A serving of walnuts—about 1 ounce, or seven nuts—is good anytime, but especially as a postworkout recovery snack.
Curcumin, the polyphenol that gives turmeric its tang and yellow hue, has anticancer properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and tumor-fighting activities known in nutritionspeak as anti-angiogenesis. Researchers found it helps deter the accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain, tiny blockages that may cause Alzheimer’s disease. Turmeric’s prevalence in India, may help explain why so few of the country’s senior citizens have the disease, whereas the statistic is close to 13 percent in the United States. One tip: Pair it with pepper in curries. “Adding black pepper to turmeric or turmeric-spiced food enhances curcumin’s bioavailability by 1,000 times, due to black pepper’s hot property called piperine.
20. Black Beans
People who eat one 3-ounce serving of black beans a day decrease their risk of heart attack by 38 percent. And while other beans are good for your heart, none can boost your brainpower like black beans. That’s because they’re full of anthocyanins, antioxidant compounds that have shown to improve brain function. They’re packed with superstar nutrients, including protein, healthy fats, folate, magnesium, B vitamins, potassium, and fiber.
An apple a day reduces swelling of all kinds, thanks to quercetin, a flavonoid also found in the skin of red onions. Quercetin reduces the risk of allergies, heart attack, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and prostate and lung cancers. If given the choice, opt for Red Delicious. They contain the most inflammation fighting antioxidants.
High in protein and low in fat, the sweet flesh of the king crab is spiked with zinc—a whopping 7 milligrams per 3.5-ounce serving. Zinc is an antioxidant, but more important, it helps support healthy bone mass and immune function.
23. Pomegranates
The juice from the biblical fruit of many seeds can reduce your risk of most cancers, thanks to polyphenols called ellagitannins, which gives the fruit its colour. Pomegranate juice slows the growth of prostate cancer cells by a factor of six.
This crunchy cruciferous vegetable is more than the filler that goes with shrimp in brown sauce. Bok choy is rich in bone-building calcium, as well as
vitamins A and C, folic acid, iron, beta-carotene, and potassium. Potassium keeps your muscles and nerves in check while lowering your blood pressure, and research suggests that beta-carotene can reduce the risk of both lung and bladder cancers, as well as macular degeneration.
25.Oysters
Shellfish, is an excellent source of zinc, calcium, copper, iodine, iron, potassium, and selenium. But the creamy flesh of oysters stands apart for its ability to elevate testosterone levels and protect against prostate cancer.
26. Broccoli
One cup of broccoli contains a hearty dose of calcium, as well as manganese, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron. And that’s in addition to its high concentration of vitamins—including A, C, and K—and the phytonutrient sulforaphane which has powerful anticancer properties.
27. Kiwis
Like bananas, this fuzzy fruit is high in bone-protecting potassium. They’re rich in vitamin C and lutein, a carotenoid that help reduce the risk of heart disease. Freeze them for a refreshing energy kick, but don’t peel the skin: It’s edible and packed with nutrients.
The extra-virgin variety is rich in beneficial monounsaturated fats. It's fatty acids and polyphenols reduce inflammation in cells and joints. its effective as Advil at reducing inflammation. Have 2 tablespoons a day.
Leeks support sexual functioning and reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Chop the green part of a medium leek into thin ribbons and add it to soups, sautés, and salads as often as possible. These scallionlike cousins of garlic and onions are packed with bone-bolstering thiamine, riboflavin, calcium, and potassium, and they’re also rich in folic acid, a B vitamin that studies have shown to lower levels of the artery-damaging amino acid homocystein in the blood.
30. Artichokes
Lauded for centuries as an aphrodisiac, this fiber-rich plant contains more bone-building magnesium and potassium than any other vegetable. Its leaves are also rich in flavonoids and polyphenols—antioxidants that cut the risk of stroke—and vitamin C, which helps maintain the immune system. Eat them as often as you can. Ripe ones feel heavy their size and squeak when squeezed.
31. Chili Peppers
Chilis stimulate the metabolism, act as a natural blood thinner and help release endorphins. Plus, they’re a great way to add flavor to food without fat or calorie content. It is rich in beta-carotene, which turns into vitamin A in the blood and fights infections, as well as capsaicin, which inhibits neuropeptides (chemicals that cause flammation). Hot peppers have anti-prostate-cancer properties. All this from half a chili pepper (or 1 tablespoon of chili flakes) every day.
32. Ginger
Ginger, a piquant addition to many Asian dishes—isn’t a root, it’s a stem, which means it contains living compounds that improve your health. Chief among them is gingerol, a cancer suppressor that have shown to be effective against that of the colon. Chop ginger or grind it fresh and add it to soy marinated fish or chicken often. The more you can handle, the better.
Known for making desserts sweet and Indian food complex, cinnamon is rich in antioxidants that inhibit blood clotting and bacterial growth (including the bad-breath variety). It help stabilize blood sugar, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. What’s more, it may help reduce bad cholesterol. Try half a teaspoon a day in yogurt or oatmeal.
34. Eggs
Eggs for breakfast lose 65 percent more weight than those who down a bagel breakfast with the same number of calories. Eat the yolk too. Fat in the yellow part is important to keep you satiated and the benefits of its minerals and nutrients outweigh its cholesterol effect.
Packed with potassium, manganese, and antioxidants, this fruit helps support proper pH levels in the body, making it difficult for pathogens to invade. The fiber in figs can lower insulin and blood-sugar levels, reducing the risk of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Select figs with dark skins (they contain more nutrients) and eat them alone or add them to trail mix.
36. Grass-Fed Beef
Nothing beats pure protein when it comes to building muscle. The problem with most store-bought beef, is that the majority of cattle are grain fed, which gives their meat a relatively high ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. That in turn contributes to inflammation. The fatty acids in grass-fed beef, on the other hand, are skewed toward the omega-3 variety. Such beef contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) which help reduce belly fat and build lean muscle.
Delicious when added to brown rice, reiki, shiitake, and maitake mushrooms are rich in antioxidant ergothioneine, which protects cells from abnormal growth and replication. They reduce the risk of cancer. Recommended half a cup once or twice a week. Cooking them in red wine, which contains resveratrol, magnifies their immunity-boosting power.
With its potent mix of vitamins, antioxidants, and enzymes in particular, bromelain—pineapple is an all-body anti-inflammation cocktail. It protects against colon cancer, arthritis, and macular degeneration. If the “colada” part of the equation were as healthy - have half a cup, two or three times a week.
39. Fruit or Vegetable Juice
Raise a glass of the good stuff. People who drank three or more 4-ounce glasses of fruit or vegetable juice each week were 76 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than those who drank less. The high levels of polyphenols—antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables may protect brain cells from the damage that may be caused by the disease.
40. Bing Cherries
Eating 35 bing cherries a day can lower the risk of tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis, and gout. Studies suggest they reduce the risk of chronic diseases and metabolic syndrome.
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