The Pet

Do you have a pet? My sister has one, which is a bird. She found the birth somewhere around my house without the mom. She took it and once the bird opens up its eyes, she thought my sister was the mother. She fed the bird, and kept it inside the room so that the cat won’t catch it. This is how the bird looks like…..

Cute isn’t it? I really want to see it myself and I hope by the time I go back in September, the bird should be able to fly. But yesterday my sister told me that the bird already died. I asked her why she let the cat go inside the room, but she said it wasn’t the cat. She said she took the bird with her while sleeping and accidently ‘tindih’ the bird.

I asked her why she brought the bird to sleep knowing that she will not be able feel its whereabouts, and she said the birds was making a lot of noise if she put it elsewhere and not by her side. She was very sad with what had happened.

Then I recalled last time when my little bro had a chick as his pet. The chick was abandoned by his/her J mom for the reason I am not so clear with. Then my bro kept the chick as a pet, and it seems that the chick thought that my bro was the mom and keeps following him around the house. It died the same way like the bird, but the only difference was I am the one who ‘killed’ it.

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Re-Location

The current company I am working with has 4 plants in Bayan Lepas area which are located at separate locations except for Plant 1 & Plant 2. Currently I am working in Plant 1 as an Industrial Engineer. I have another three colleagues which is an IE as well. We are doing the same job, but only dealing with different customers.

After working in here for about four months, next week I will be leaving my colleagues and friends at Plant 1. I will be transferred to another plant which is located about 3km or 4km away. I have a mix feeling about this re-location. Firstly, I am very comfortable with what I am doing now and also with the people around.

Moving to Plant 4 means leaving my friends behind. Not only my friends, but my colleagues as well. I will be the only IE there and of course the job requires greater responsibility and to be more challenging. Hesitating to go out of my comfort zone, nevertheless, I said yes to the re-location plan because the other side of me want to discover what they have in there.

I am now in the midst of training and transferring my current job to the newly hired IE. She is doing well so far and I think it is the best time for her to pick up everything before the next incoming project which is expected to be increased in the coming months.

I will be starting to work at Plant 4 by Tuesday next week. I do not know what to expect since I never been there and I do not know anybody around closely. But I believe its how you deal with people and fit in yourself into the crowd. Once you understand them well, and then start manipulating… hehe.

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The Weekend

Hi my dear friends wherever you are. I had been in silence for the past 2 weeks if I am not mistaken. As usual, I were not in mood of writing and had very less time to think what the topic should be.

Last weekend, I was in KL for a ‘reunion’ with my sis, bro and dad. We had a great time and I just don’t want it to end too soon. We went shopping, eating, and sightseeing. Actually the main reason they are there is to attend my elder sister convocation which is held today.

We have fun, even though we had to use the face mask most of the time, especially in the crowded area. We do not want to take a risk of the current outbreak H1N1. I was once being ignorant too. But, seeing how serious they were to prevent any possibilities of infection, plus my girlfriend stern advice, I got worried and wore one too.

So, from now on, I promise to wear a face mask whenever I go to public places like shopping complex. I hope all of you out there do not take this matter lightly as prevention is better than cure. Hopefully face mask and hand sanitizer prices will not simply going up unreasonably.

Let us stand together to fight H1N1.

Do I look like a student? Yess, I do. Hehehe… I will post more pictures during the convocation day once I get it from my sister or brother. As for this moment, please enjoy the picture above.

While waiting for boarding at KLIA, I managed to take a picture of the aircraft. I am a huge fan of airplane but I don’t know why I did not enrol in Aeronautical Engineering School last time.

Then in a sudden, there were this little boy keep looking at me and giggling. He even went close and touched my leg. The mom did not realised this probably because she is looking at the plane as well. He even looked at me when I took his picture.

I wonder why this little child so excited. Do I look funny when I put my mask on? I took my own picture immediately.

I indeed looked funny.

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The Time

It’s end of July now. I will be going to KL next week to meet my brother, sister and dad over there. Actually they are coming here for my sister’s convocation. Unfortunately I am not be able attend the ceremony as it will be held on weekdays. Anyhow, since there are coming here early, I decided to meet them during weekend only. Some more, I missed my chance to go back home last April.

Since I will be going there for just a short time, so I decided to take a flight as I don’t think I have enough energy to drive. This time I made a comparison between Airasia and MAS. The ticket price differs a bit with MAS cost little bit more. Anyhow since I still cannot forgive Airasia for what they had done to me last time, I decided to go for MAS this time. KOTOH!!

All this while I was thinking…. Thinking about going back to my peaceful hometown in Sabah…. I mean going back for good. I even tried several times to apply for a job there through Jobstreet.com. By the way, when I checked the application status the next day, it went unsuccessful. I do not know what type of applicants they would consider. But it is ok. I will just keep on trying.

Anyhow, I have not fully decided yet. It’s kind of looking for more signs, more possibilities and a clear direction about everything. This is the hard part which I could not predict or see the way to HEAL the consequences ahead. Don’t get it? No worries as it is intentional….. hehehe.

Last but not least, I am going for Hepatitis B Vaccination this August.

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THE HECK

I woke up late today. It was 8.15am when I realized that I was still laying on my bed…. comfortably. But as usual, and I think it is my habit when it happened to be late to work….. I never rushed myself instead of preparing myself slowly and calmly. It always inside my mind that, once I late, how fast I rush myself, my attendance will still being recorded as ‘LATE’. They do not distinguish the time frame like 5 mins late, 10 mins late or so forth. So, why bother? Once late, embrace it and enjoy the ride.

I arrived at office like nobody business. Pretending that I just came back from meeting, sat on my table and switch on my computer, and straight away do my job like nothing happened. I am very good at pretending a.k.a ‘berlakon’. My colleague asked me….. “U got fever?” and I said… “No, I woke up late”.

I had been very busy lately. Lots of job coming at once, and require completion about the same due time. But, I learnt to control my stress. So, complete or not, I will walk out shortly after office hour is over. That is my principle.

I bought my September flight ticket to KK last 2 days. Actually I had seen it increasing day by day, week by week, from RM 400 something to RM 651 and lastly to RM700 something. I was so afraid that the price might climb up if I keep on delaying. And once I made my decision, the price already at RM748. So I delayed my flight to the next day, and managed to get a return ticket at RM651. So I bought it.

This evening I checked the Airasia.com website again, and I was very shocked, surprise and pissed off. The price for a return flight with exactly the same date and time to KK has dropped off by 40% from RM 651 to RM 385.

I was thinking what the TUUT is going around? What games are being played or what principles are being applied to decide the pricing? I thought the further you wait, the more expensive it will be. By logic, shouldn’t it be that way?

I think this people had learnt enough about consumer’s psychological behaviour. They know how people normally think and react and this is our fault for generously giving into their customer’s feedback survey. When most consumers including me have the same typical thoughts, the opposite will happen out of our expectation. Who will not be pissed off when such situation happens?

Then I thought about my December’s flight ticket which I bought about a month ago. I check the same route, same date and same time…… and again and again…. I am totally speechless!! The price has gone down by 11% from RM 319 to RM283.

So in the end, I lose about 30% out of RM 900++ due to my smart ass. This is a good example out of this case that, when buying ticket from Airasia.com, I should not plan in advance, especially when the hot promotions are being released.


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The Evaluation

I didn’t realized that time is flying very fast. I have been working in my current company for 3 months. Today, my manager called me for an evaluation regarding confirmation. I thought it suppose to be with my immediate supervisor first. But actually, my immediate supervisor had given his personal view about my performance with my manager. Appraisal score was ready, just waiting for me to read and sign.

The evaluation falls within 4 categories as follows:

Category 1: Goals & Job Execution
Remarks:
Perform job in direct & orderly manner.
Always with new ideas and suggestions.
Beginning to set aggressive goal.
Reliable & total independence.
Prioritization: Above average.
Grade: C.

Category 2: Performance Behaviour
Remarks:
Capable & competent,
Self-reliant and competent
Has drive and determination
Learns quickly and adapts to change and job enlargement
Meeting TCS, good customer feedback
Persistence & cycle time conscious
Always punctual and has not been absent from work
Grade: C

Category 3: Interaction

Remarks:

Generally capable of leading, motivating and work with team
Accepts and promptly carries out assignments
Able to communicate and express thoughts and ideas with all levels
Always get along well with all associates and work well with others
Pursue until issues resolve
Participate and assist in extra activities and maintain basic housekeeping
Grade: C

Category 4: Job Skills
Remarks:
Good quality of work with minimum errors
Imparting knowledge and skills as requested
Grade: C

I wonder what suppose a person should be to get an A or B? They must be very brilliant, excellent, and outstanding. Looking at the remarks above, I can accept that I indeed fall under that category and actually it is not that bad after all. But the grading makes it looks like….. WTF???

Even so, there are some criteria which I do not agree with, as I do not see any method or way to channel my efforts toward achieving it. Maybe it requires another 6 months to go? Or probably needs to be more aggressive? Or probably as a matter of fact, the ‘railway’ is not there. I am glad it is well communicated with my manager and he understands my concern.

Nevertheless, there are some positive points and words of comfort given by my manager. He is still the best manager I have so far since started working.

P/S:

If it is a self evaluation, I already put myself under Grade A as I usually did in the previous company. Hehehe

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The Girl I Love

This is the girl I love..... :)




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My Sister's Convocation Pt 2

Siapa yg sakit gigi, sila daftarkan nama. Kami akan melakukan rawatan percuma untuk mencabut gigi menggunakan angkup vernier.

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My Sister's Convocation Pt 1

Today supposed to be a stock count day in my company. But I am taking a day leave as I need to attend my sister’s convocation. It took me approx. an hour drive to Batu Ferringhi and thanks God the travel was still considered as smooth.

I reached there around 8.00 a.m. I thought I was late. But the VIP’s was late as hell like nobody business. If I were the PM, I already sacked this kind of ‘Tetamu Kehormat’. No offence ye datuk datuk n datin datin….. I didn’t mention any name by the way…. Heheh…..

When I entered the main hall, and as I saw the new graduates, I felt their excitement too. Everybody seems to be happy and the situation brings back old memory of my own in 2005. I rush to find my sister, and within a minute I saw them talking to each other happily. Since I was the photographer that time, I took as much picture as possible.

Being a ‘videographer’ also, I managed to make one unprofessional ‘Clip (hehe)’ for my sister while she was receiving her cert. I don’t want to share it here as I know you will laugh of seeing it. I am not able to put any pics at the moment as the camera is not with me. Will put some after receive it from my sister. A big congratulations for her by the way!!!

I enjoyed the choir performances and also the ambience of young people shouting here and there congratulating and giving support. In a sudden, I realized that I am 27 years old. Doesn’t mean I am old, but I feel old when younger people around. What does it mean by the way?

Since I am still in the excitement of the atmosphere, and since I do not have any picture to post yet, why not I post my own picture (get inside the basked and lift it myself….. hehehehe). Just wana revive the memory back into my forgetful brain. So I choose 2 pics, as they remain as my nice girl friend until now.

Dear Kath & Keyr…. I wish all the best for both of you in life…. Wherever you are.

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The Appearance

It’s been a long time since my last update. I do not know what to write since every day I had been doing the same thing over and over again. So, I am not going to repeat them again and again plus I am lazy to do so.

My mobile phone is not doing well. I don’t really know why the contact lists has suddenly disappeared and lead me into trouble to memorize almost 200 contact numbers inside. I hardly memorize any number due to my short memory capability. Thus, I have to use back my very old phone while considering other options in near future.

Talking about job, well nothing interesting to tell so far. Job is job; the difference is just how you look at it. Anyhow, relationship and mood become better than before. Having a good boss is one of the reasons I should appreciate to be here.

This weekend I will be watching a movie: Transformer with my friend and my sister as well. My friend bought the ticket 3 days ago, and of course gets a good seat for all of us. Apart from that, there is a plan to go out for clubbing, but I have not finalized whether to join or not. Need to see who is going.

About my personal life, I had been planning around preparing for my future engagement which will take place this coming December. It’s a normal thing for everyone whom getting engage to think about related stuff, to prepare themselves in every aspect around.

Why people need to get engage? Can’t we just go and get married when the time comes? For me I would prefer the latter. But as to fulfill the requirement of the “ADAT” as insisted by my family so I have to follow it as a sign of respect. No offence to everyone. It’s just my opinion.

I plan to go back to Sabah during Hari Raya. I checked the flight ticket and found that return ticket cost up to MYR 650 from PNG-KK-PNG for both MAS & Airasia. I am still thinking whether want to buy or not. But, looking at the 9 days holiday, I think its worth to buy (busy pressing my calculator now). At least I get to go back 2 times this year compare to 3 times/year in the previous time.

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Legend

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The Reptilian

While enjoying the breathtaking scenary at the back of my apartment, I saw this creature looking at me intensely:

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Fried Chicken

After 2 months of successful cookings, yesterday I decided to try something new. I put an oyster and tomato sauce before frying my chicken..... some kind of marinating laa.....

Then this is the yummy result. Sorry the picture is a bit blurr:

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Kopivosian Tadau Tagayo Do Kaamatan.

First of all, I would like to wish my Sabahan friends wherever you are a

“Kotobian Tadau Tagazo do Kaamatan”

Those of you, who are in Sabah, enjoy the celebration. Those who are outside of Sabah just listen to this song and let’s cry together….. hehehe

This song may bring brief explanation about Kaamatan as well.

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I Dont Know

I had been busy lately. I mean in the office; as there are a lot of things to do. Anyhow I enjoyed doing it, as it is not boring. Relationship has improved as I gained more respect and responsibility than before. Thanks to God for answering my prayer….. and thanks to my ex-company, for the precious knowledge they had given me. It’s really worth it.

I’d finish downloading Prison Break E21 & E22. Thanks to Mr Well, for such a resourceful blog. I am gonna watch it tonight after taking my medication. I transferred money into my ASB account through Maybank2u. But I am not sure whether it goes through or not. So, I tried for a small amount first. Need to update my account especially the correspondence address which is still written USM Transkerian as the current record.

Yesterday my friend sent me an email which contains a picture of a kind of food which I used to eat during my childhood as what people say can cure sinusitis or Resdung ka??? It’s a pig nose (Hidung babi). I forgot to save the picture but it seems very delicious. Hehehehe

Well, talking about swine flu, eating the SWINE actually does not make you get the flu. I read about this before, but still some people seem to be misunderstood. See the Sabah Government banned for pork import. But, it’s ok. Sabah does not need imported pork. They have enough on their own; be it a city swine or a jungle swine (New Term)….. hehehe. But I love both.

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I sick

I went back from KL yesterday, and now I am not feeling good. I went to see a doctor just now and took some medication and try to sleep but my eyes resisted. I get up and I think I should write something while waiting for my eyes to get heavy. What’s wrong with me? Actually I got fever. The doctors said, I should wait for another 2 days before going for the Swine Flu screening. Suru sita, palis palis.

It’s not necessary but just as precaution step. I hate being sick. Especially during this time where people getting very sensitive if they sense that you are likely not feeling well. I need to be extra careful taking my medication tomorrow to avoid chaos. Now I am feeling drowsy. Need to sleep now.

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Ayam

Baru-baru ini kita dikejutkan dengan kenaikkan harga ayam secara mendadak yg dikaitkan dengan penularan virus H1N1. Namun begitu, kita sedia maklum bahawa kenaikkan mendadak seperti ini sudah lama berlaku di Negara kita, tidak kiralah virus apa yang melanda.

Berbalik kepada kenaikkan harga ayam tadi, maka justeru itu, dicadangkan oleh badan kerajaan supaya stok penimbal ayam diwujudkan bagi menstabilkan harga ternakan itu di pasaran. Langkah2 seperti ini dicadangkan memandangkan wujudnya persatuan-persatuan berkaitan yang nampaknya enggan menurunkan harga ayam dan ingin mengambil kesempatan daripada penularan wabak H1N1 ini. Kita tunggu apa kata mereka jika wabak Selsema Ayam berlaku.

Maka kerajaan telah mengenalkan langkah untuk membuka semula AP ayam agar harga makanan ini dapat distabilkan oleh kerajaan dan juga berdasarkan stok penimbal tadi. Semua ini adalah disebabkan gara-gara penternak ayam yg terlalu berdegil untuk menaikkan harga ayam mereka. Mereka engkar arahan kementerian untuk menurunkan harga ayam ke paras yg sepatutnya.

Jika saya yg memegang portfolio Kementerian Pertanian dan Asas Tani, saya kira saya akan laksanakan projek ternakan ayam moden secara besar besaran yang dikendalikan oleh kerajaan di Pulau Pinang, Selangor, Johor, Sabah dan Sarawak. Ternakan ayam ini akan menghasilkan ayam yg memenuhi keperluan 65% penduduk Malaysia, justeru itu akan memonopoli pasaran ayam.

Jika kerajaan sudah memonopoli pasaran ayam ini, sudah tentu mereka dapat menetapkan sendiri harga barangan makanan yg sangat popular ini tanpa bergantung kepada penternak yg degil. Maka, dalam masa yg sama, penternak ayam seluruh Negara juga terpaksa mengikut harga jualan ayam kerajaan, kerana jika tidak, tiada sesiapa yg mahu membeli ayam mereka. Susah sangatkah ini? Bukankah reserved Negara masih ada 300 billion? Ambiklah sikit untuk kebaikkan rakyat yg suka makan ayam.

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Attitude

It’s has been a month since I started to work in the new company. My job is very simple. First, I need to do the Work Instruction as guidance for the operators to do their jobs and to prepare the Bill of Labor for quotation purpose. This job is not difficult to do, but it can be a tedious job as it requires a lot of details to be taken care of.

After the first month, I get to know that my boss, is a new comers as well. He is a nice guy and I am glad to work under his supervision. By the way, some people with bad attitudes also colours my one month life here. What do I mean with bad attitude here? Well, I meant exactly those people who are too afraid to share their knowledge and giving looking angry face whenever I asked them about something.

If they read this, and if they think they are the one whom I meant to, please do not confront me as you will be only getting harsh words from me. Instead, I suggest you to do a HANSEI or self-reflection on why you behaving in such a bad manner.

No offence to anyone please!! I have the right to write anything in my own personal blog.

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Durian

On my way back home from work, I always peek into a durian stall at the roadside. I keep wondering when I want to stop by and buy one or two of it. Eventually last Wednesday I managed to drop by and bought only one. Why? It cost RM 10/pc. But it tasted good and I plan to buy another one tomorrow. Hopefully they are open as I am crazy for durian lately.

Anyhow, is that price normal?????

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Our Police

I was driving to work as usual early morning when I decided to take a short cut to my office and make an illegal turn to the right side of the road. In a middle of nowhere, there were a bunch of policemen doing roadblock and I was one of their victims.

One of the officers stopped me, asked for my driving licence and ID card. He asked me whether I knew my offence or not. I said “Salah Jalan”. He said what kind of offence is that and explained that I actually crossed the double line.

I kept silence and let him do his job of pretending to take note of my car registration number. He gets back to me and said, “So how? You want still want me to release the ‘saman’??? I knew it. I knew what exactly in his head.

I am very upset with the police nowadays. We heard a lot of sad story about snatch thieves, robbery, rape, mat rempit and the lists goes on. What the hell they wana make themselves busy by observing people crossing the double lines? I mean there are a lot more much important things they should observe to keep the public safe from bad people out there.

Why is this problem of corrupted police force never been solved by the government? Even the IPCMC had failed its implementation for a reason that everybody cannot understand or accept logically. The police are now taking their job for granted and abuse their power to get more money in the most disgusting way.

Because of this, people like me will find many reasons to break the law. I have to blame myself, for breaking the law ye… not bribing…. Tiba2 plak aku masuk ISA.

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It's Good To Know

Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak in his article in The Sun on Mar 11, wrote about the Christian Bible and its translation in Bahasa Indonesia (Alkitab). Unfortunately he manifested not only his lack of understanding in the specified field of bible translation but also an inadequate knowledge of basic Christian concepts.

Hence we have asked Fr Martin Harun, OFM, a biblical scholar, to respond to his article. Fr Martin is a member of the Lembaga Alkitab Indonesia. Please note that we have not altered the original article of Prof Dzulkifli. The response of Fr Martin is in bold beneath those statements that are inaccurate or which do not measure up to good scholarship. (Click here)

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The SDC

I get a glimpse on TV about news on the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC). There was some familiar a.k.a LIAR faces popping on the screen talking craps about ensuring the implementation of the project to be as smooth as possible, for the fact that they cared for the people of Sabah. Oh really? The leaders there are just care for themselves, their families and their survival. They do not care about us.

I believe the SDC itself is politically motivated as we all know it was launched when the GE was just around the corner. Oooo, the government must be very concern for the people of Sabah, after so long digging the wealth of this rich state and give nothing significant in return. Well, they keep on telling stories about improving this, that and so forth, but are those mentioned are what we really want?

If you see the points stated in the SDC plan, of course it looks lucrative. The plan takes about 25 years to be realized in which to make Sabah as a most liveable place in Asia. SDC's key economic drivers are services which includes tourism and logistics, agriculture and manufacturing. I am not against the principles of SDC, but by right they should have done this long long time before if they have brain to think.

Now, because of their stupidity, many Sabahan professionals are in doubt in deciding whether they should go back to their hometown or not due to lack or no job at all which suits their capacity. Well, some might not mind at all, but I believe majority of them want to work closer at home and their loved ones.

So, all of us Sabahan must be always suspicious, critical and cynical about whatever being promised to us, especially from the government, the in-efficient government. We must watch them and ensure they do their job properly. We must voice out our opinion the way RPK did. If they intend to charge us on whatever Act, we run and hide inside the jungle.

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It’s been 2 weeks since I left KL. Life seems ok here. Last Friday I found another place for running. So, I can start to run again and as for that day, I ran about 6 km. That is enough for me. If I go beyond that, I am afraid I will lose more weight. Should I participate the KL Marathon this June? I mean the Half-marathon? No, i guess i will consider for the 10 km category only..... hehehe

Here, I cook my own meal every day. Together with my housemate, the iron chef, we take turn to cook. Obviously his cooking is much better than mine and at the same time, took shorter time to be done.

I wash my own clothes too instead of sending them to laundry service every week when I was in KL. I save much on petrol too since the distance between my house and my workplace is only 4km compare to 18km in KL. Some more, I need not to pay toll here.

I am supposed to go back to my hometown on the 25th this month. I bought my flight ticket 3 months ago. But since I still on probationary for a period of 3 months, I am not eligible to take annual leave. I have to take unpaid leave of 4 days and I don’t think it is possible right now (Habis duitku)

By the way, I bought another ticket to KL as I want to spend my Labour Day holiday in KL. Haha….. Not really, just wana take some stuff and pay a visit to my ex-housemates. I wana wish everybody, Happy Kaamatan. Arigato.

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My Ear

I believe there is something wrong with my ear….. The drum is perforated. I mean both sides. This might seem funny, but I can feel the warm air flowing out of my ear when I blow it from inside? You know what I mean? I don’t know how to explain, but I am sure you get it.

Not only that, but every sound seems louder than usual. Why is this happening? Anyhow, forget it. I had a busy weekend. But thanks to God, I enjoyed it. Happy Easter to everybody. Now, I am looking forward for Christmas.

Bye bye.

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Where am I?

After been in Penang for 5 days, I started to adjust myself to the new house, new environment, new work place, new friends etc. I started to accept that my room is small….. that I cannot run during night time because it is too dangerous….. that I cannot wash my car on my own since there is no way I can go inside the parking area. The most stupid policy ever, only one car/unit house is allowed to enter the entrance gate.

But I believe, there will be a way for me to beat these unfortunate constraints. I just need more time to see it coming. Today, is my second day working in the new company. Day one was tremendously bored. There were no many things to do. Anyhow today, a little bit different. I did my own tour and survey to understand further about my future task.

Tomorrow, I will be doing some hands on job, which I created on my own to ensure a smooth start when my senior start to dump some new project on me. Well, they did train me, by just verbally explained on what is this and that. Oh well, I clearly understood, but if you ask me to do it right away, I believe I can only do 30% out of it. Then there will be some frustrated face shown, and this is what I really want to avoid before it happened.

Overall, I am excited about a new responsibility. I am looking forward to learn and to contribute. I have no regret when I walk my plan and decided to go. Those peoples, who belittled my decision to resign, should feel ashamed about themselves for the negative and bad perception they gave on me. It is very clear that their allegations were baseless and based on emotional and personal overreaction.

They pretend they knew everything. They predict other people future. They even said, since the economic outlook is not good, thus you should be thankful of what you have and do not look for a short term gain.(Aku plak dia kata tamak). What a bluff.

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Rocket Science

I got this piece of video from a friend. It explains the true meaning of the word “Rocket Science”. I don’t know whether you’ve seen it or not but….. heeeeeheeeehehehehehe

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My Flip Flop

Even though I am a bit free, but I keep myself busy as I need to prepare to move out to Penang soon. I decided to move on Friday. Actually I am wondering about how many of my stuff I should bring together. Considering of a limited space of my car is one thing. Another and most importantly is, how big is my room size in Penang?

I talked about this with my friend to whom I will stay with, and he said the room is “small but not really small”. How small is small? I asked him to compare it with any room he knew during our old days in the university, but no concrete answer given. Well, I don’t blame him.

So yesterday, I decided to ask him to take a picture of that room in 4 different angles. I asked him how many tiles covered up the floor, so that I can estimate the room size and he did reply me the info, thanks to him once again.

Well, as an IE, doing layout is one of my job descriptions. So I try to apply this skill in deciding about the most conducive layout for my room, so I can have the most possible efficient layout in town. To my amazement, the room is real small!! Is this the room I am going to stay in?

Look at how many unutilized tiles left? FYI, one tile measured about 30cm square. So, I am pretty sure that my room is really small. I shouldn’t even think about what things I should or should not bring along.

Anyway, I remind myself to be simple. It’s good enough to have a friend to offer me a room to stay and it really avoid me a hassle to find a new room around. So, thank you Henry. One thing is, I am going to negotiate further so that the rent can be made lower than what we verbally agreed earlier. Hehehe…..

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I watch "Confession of a Shopaholic"

Yesterday I went to KLCC. I got free TGV coupon and I think why not? I kan dah ‘bujang’ balik….. hehehe. I observed my surrounding like a stranger. I suspect that this might due to excess exposure of the wall inside my office.

I parked my car at Taman Jaya LRT station. I was surprise to know that the parking fee have increased from RM 3 to RM 4. If I used the MBPJ parking, it will only cost RM 0.6/hr.

I guess people making a lot of money with parking business. It’s an easy business I think. If you get the right location, you do not need to worry whether it can sell or not. How much of money you can get in a month if every day the parking is full like this:???

Let’s say 200 cars per day with 26 working days in a month….. they can easily get 20.8K/ month. There is no major cost as no material, no machine, no depreciation etc. involved …. May be only small management or maintenance cost incur which contribution might not be significant. I don’t know. I just guess.

How much do you think they will get when this parking complex completed??

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My Last Day in PTM

Last Monday was my last day working in PTM. It had been a great day for me as i had wait for that moment for such a long time ago. Me and some other friends had farewell lunch together at Pizza Hut.

I did not managed to go around the factory to say good bye to everybody. I don't think it is necessary for my case..... or probably deep inside me believes that sending email will do.

So, I wrote a very simple email to everybody, which read like this:

Dear All,

Today will be my last day working in PTM.
I would like to thank to all of you, for everything; the support and guidance towards carrying out my job, and most importantly for being such a good friend all the time.

I am sorry if I ever hurt all of you in one way or another, and I hope the same thing from you too. No one enjoys saying goodbye, but sometimes it just happen for a reason.

Take a good care of yourselves, and till we meet again in future.

I felt a bit sad of leaving my close friends behind, and also upon leaving the company area. Anyhow, thanks God because at the same time, i embarked a new starts. My sceptical boss ever said to me "Dont' expect the grass to be greener outside"..... I am not sure what his purpose of saying that.... it might just the way his brain work.

Why should i be afraid of something i do not know or out of my control? Why i should let my fear keep me from moving and stay the way i am forever? Well, I cannot predict the future, but who else can?

Since i will be reporting to work on the 6th April, I am taking this ample time right now to relax, watch as much movie as i can, eat and sleep as much as i can, wash my car, and so forth. Tomorrow I want to go shopping. Need to buy 2 clothes since I almost forgot that the new company wear casual at work. I only have 3 t-shirts. Lets make it 5 so that 1 day i will have at least 1 t-shirt to wear.

Till then..... bye bye

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Eventually.....

I talked to my HR last Friday regarding my termination notice. I asked them if they have decided about that matter and prepared the reply letter. They eventually told me that there might be an issue if they proceed with the claim. I told them, it is certainly an issue and totally wrong to extend my termination period from one month to two months on the basis of receiving an increment from them.

I told them I did studying the Malaysian Employment Act and the only thing that they can do to change the termination notice is to prepare a new offer letter which clearly says that they amended some rules and regulations under which clause or so, and being properly informed and signed by both party.

May be because they were not convinced with my answer or probably they want to know what options available for them, they called the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF). Unfortunately for them, the MEF informed that in this case, my termination notice shall remain as what stated in my letter of appointment. We came to a verbal agreement that my termination notice shall remain at 1 month.

I am glad, this matter has been solved without much hassle. Now I can focus on other things which I had left behind just to prepare for the worse of this. I hope and I want to believe, that there will be no more scenes after this. They should always understand that I meant to quit gracefully from The Company.

Anyhow, I still keep my reply letter for future reference, and also to be ready for the unexpected. I am a sceptical person. And this is how my letter reads;


I would like to make my stand clear, that extending my termination notice from what actually stated and signed by both party in the original document is against and totally an act of breaching of contract agreed beforehand according to Law of Malaysia Act 265 (Employment Act 1955), which clearly stated;

Notice of termination of contract
Section 12.
(1) Either party to a contract of service may at any time give to the other party notice of his intention to terminate such contract of service.

(2) The length of such notice shall be the same for both employer and employee and shall be determined by a provision made in writing for such notice in the terms of the contract of service,

02 Thus, under subsection 12(2), notice of termination SHALL be based on the CONTRACT OF SERVICE, and not LETTER OF INCREMENT. There is no way The Company can justify its reason to extend the notice of termination as clearly stated in my letter of appointment signed on the (XXX) under Clause XX:

4. TERMINATION
During probation period, your employment may be terminated by either party upon giving to the other party one (1) month’s notice or salary in lieu of notice without assigning any reason therefore. On confirmation either party can terminate the employment by giving one (1) month’s notice in writing or pay in lieu.

03 Aside from that, referring to my annual increment notice as follows;

1. XXXX and;
2. YYYY

I do not find any statement regarding changes of Termination Notice as you falsely and unlawfully claimed. In fact it clearly says that “OTHER TERMS AND CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT REMAIN SAME”

04 I would like to concur that this Term & Condition of Employment is referring to the terms stated in my Letter of Appointment (Ref: X) under Clause XX as mentioned above.

05 I believe The Company has gone against the Malaysia Employment Act 1955, by unlawfully extending my Termination Notice from one (1) month to two (2) months. It is not to be called a CONTRACT if the amendment was made without the acknowledgement of both party and signed thereafter.

06 I would like to make clear that:

(i) Terms and Conditions of a contract of service must be made not lesser or lower than the provisions stipulated under the Act,

(ii) If the Terms and Conditions, in the contract of service, found to be lower than what is provided under the Act, the contract becomes null and in-effective. It shall be replaced by the terms and conditions according to the Act.

Therefore, I require The Company to make an official statement to amend this issue, and re-issue a reply in accordance to the Malaysia Employment Act 1955.

07 Failing to do so, I assume The Company had breached the contract of service, and below statement shall apply:

(i) In the event of wilful breach of contract on either party, the other party may terminate the contract without notice.

08 In the event of failing to pay my wages accordingly, I would not hesitate to take this matter to the Department of Labour for further jurisdiction of the case as I have ample proofs of the contract’s violations.

09 Please be informed that this is not a threat to The Company, but to defend myself against any injustice to my right as an employee reserved by the law.

Regards,

MrLett

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The Smell

Yesterday I received call from my HR saying that my termination notice should be 2 months and not 1 month as stated in my apointment letter. I was reluctant to accept that by saying HOW COME??

She said, last increment they made it clear and if i am not to agree with it, they will have to retain back all my increment which means deducting my salary out of it. I asked them to show me the evidence. I said, i will based on my letter of appointment's contract. In the end, she said she will reply me back.

I do not know if she was just joking, but i need to prepare myself for the unexpected. Back home, i searched for watever increment notice that i received, and indeed there is no such statement regarding the notice period. I tried to recall, because if i am not mistaken, they changed the notice period, but for only new employees who start working in 2006.

I do not know, why only this time they make this an issue. Anyhow, i cannot say further until i receive their official reply on this matter. As a precaution, I am doing my homework to identify my rights as an employee according to the Malaysia Employment Act 1955.

So far i had drafted my reply, and will attack back if my rights is being denied. As for now, we can only wait and see. Hopefully things will get as less problematic as it suppose to be.

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Myself

Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You like serious, smart and determined people. You don't judge a book by its cover, so good-looking people aren't necessarily your style. This makes you an attractive person in many people's eyes.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You prefer to get to know a person very well before deciding whether you will commit to the relationship.

The seriousness of your love:

You are very serious about relationships and aren't interested in wasting time with people you don't really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love.

Your views on education:

You may not like to study but you have many practical ideas. You listen to your own instincts and tend to follow your heart, so you will probably end up with an unusual job.

The right job for you:

You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.

How do you view success:

You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.

What are you most afraid of:

You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don't ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you.

Who is your true self:

You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.

Source: http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx

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The Terminkor

Today, I officially declared myself into a recession. God saves me. I need to make a comprehensive plan about my cash flow, and follow my budget allocation strictly. I managed to understand one thing about this economy downturn….. All the stimulus packages is only meant to soften the crash, anyway it will still going to happen. The equation is like this;

Stimulus = Parachute

With parachute, you may land safely and probably with minor injury. Recovery will be faster too.

I had a weird dream this afternoon. It’s about flood. I saw a lot of car moving on a road which is used to be a river (I don’t know when). But in a sudden, the disaster started. Water in a middle of nowhere starts to rise.

It caused a massive jam as it stops the car from moving. I watch everything from the bridge, and the bridge started to shake. I asked my twins to run with me, going somewhere to the hill. It started to rain heavily, and I need to call my family out of my uncle’s house. My twin doesn’t want to go with me.

At the same time, I am not sure whether they are in that house…. I just felt that they were all there. That’s it. Its end there before I wake up and realize that there is scratches on my leg. I don’t know where I get it as I didn’t knock on any object or bushes or whatever can cause such thing.

Anyhow, today is a bright day. I managed to run about 4.2 km…. and this is a pic which I took using my new Sony Ericsson W980i.
(And to the VIP, the Crystal Crown Hotel can be seen through my room window)

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It's Friday.....

Today is Friday. I remembered very well, when I woke up from bed, that today I should avoid eating meat. I remembered it very well. Upon reaching my company, once again I told myself, that during breakfast, don’t pick up meat. I parked my car, and punch in and put my notebook in place and straightaway go to the canteen.

I took fried rice in small portion, put some curry and had a half-cup of coffee. When I reached to the payment counter, it’s just so strange to see me eating fried rice with curry without egg or sausage.

I don’t know why during that moment of thinking; I really think that egg is bored. I don’t realize that my hand automatically picks up the chicken sausage… and ate it more than half without realizing that I should not eat any meat today….

My friend laughed at me when I said….. “I thought sausage is made from egg”.

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The Crossroad

Today, I officially send my resignation letter to the HR. I had been waiting for this moment and I love the feeling of resigning. Shortly after that, the HR manager called me. He returned my resignation letter, and saying that my resignation is not accepted. They asked me to reconsider my decision.

This Friday, my immediate boss will return from oversea trip. He will talk to me regarding the current situation. So far, I haven’t retracted my resignation or the job offer, but I am giving a chance for my boss to say his view, and I am listening. Come to Friday, I will decide what my final decision would be.

For the time being, I am shielding myself to keep me away from making any decision based on any influence. By the way, a V.I.P will be visiting me this Sunday. I think I will have a lot of things to talk and share with her. Just now, she texted me….. “We are on our crossroad”

Now i have to go for my running session. I must improve my flabby belly. See you again.

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My Resignation

I am in the midst of preparing my resignation letter. I plan to send it by Thursday if everything goes smoothly. This is my tentative plan. I cannot disclose more..... Let us see what happen. May the 1Q 2009 Plan will take it course. Hopefully the wave of the economy downturn will not spoilt it..... again?

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The Shorts

I have 2 shorts which i have been used for 5 years. So I bought another two..... which only cost me about RM 80.00..... I didn't plan to buy at the first place, but I think it is a good deal, good promotion..... so without thinking a sec, I grab it.

Tidak tau lah kalau sia kana budu2 taktik promosi....hehehe

This one (Pic above) has a lot of secret pockets. Can keep wallet, HP, Cigarette & Keys at one go.

This one, good for cholesterol reduction.

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The Gadgets

I sell my Omnia. Not because it looks ugly, but it does not meet my requirement. It does not functions the way i want it to be. Of course i loss money in the trade. But i think it has to be done now, since PDA phone second hand price drop very fast. It has low trade in value. I thought it was good to let it go as a liability.

But, somehow I kinda feel something missing..... like something has been taken out of me. May be because it has been with me all this while, and i am used to have it everywhere. I missed the game and the GPS. This two have done such a great job to entertain me and to lead me to some important places. You know, i am directionless.... hehehehehe.

I am looking for a HP which can fulfill my requirement. I am not gonna tell you what my requirements are, but I think, this should do it well. Introducing my new Sony Ericsson W980i. I don't realized earlier, that actually I just need a simple, basic functional HP.

But..... being directionless, I need another device to help me to do the 'memorizing' job. I hardly remember road or direction. I followed signboard, which sometime not really reliable. So, I bought my new Garmin Nuvi 205 GPS Device. And so far, it works well.

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