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2005-12-25T23:16:00.000+08:00

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2005-12-02T17:36:00.000+08:00

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When a minister says: I don't know ...

2005-09-18T15:41:00.000+08:00

Via Malaysiakini: Topics for the briefings were to cover strategies on influencing rival candidates to withdraw from the contest; tactics on effectively registering protests; preparation of back-up plans; identifying strategic areas to 'fish for votes'; and tips on campaigning.Malaysiakini knows something that Higher Education Minister Shafie Salleh doesn't know of?Disturbing, very disturbing

Idris Jala: The CEO from the Kelabit Highlands of Bario

2005-09-18T04:52:00.000+08:00

Two weeks ago, Idris Jala of the Kelabits from the Bario Highlands in Sarawak was appointed as the new managing director and chief executive officer of Malaysia Airlines (MAS).Yesterday, John Teo of New Straits Times talked about the achievement of this anak malaysia, in which the author himself also feeling proud of. Quote: The truly remarkable thing about such minorities is that they excelled

iPod Nano

2005-09-17T20:52:00.000+08:00

The real cool iPod Nano is now in Malaysia?Blogger LiewCF has something to say on this. "Where is the FM Tuner?" he asked.Another setback for me, too. ;-(

Open Source Software (OSS)

2005-09-17T01:48:00.000+08:00

Hot air rises, in term of Open Source Software (OSS) implementation.On Thursday, Indonesia's Ministry of Research and Technology announced a plan to implement Java Desktop System (JDS) across national-standard desktop with its own customised design, which is part of the Government effort in Indonesia Goes Open Source (IGOS) program.Malaysia, one of the early bird in South-East Asia, said to be

Budget 2006

2005-09-16T17:22:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Maxis SMS alert at 1:57pmRM585 mil project to widen Penang Bridge scheduled to begin in November and expected to be completed in 2008, says Works Minister S Samy Vellu. Another SMS alert at 5:21pm DPM Najib Tun Razak neither confirms nor denies talk that govt servants will be paid 2 months' bonus, urges them to be patient until Budget on Sept 30.First, good news to Penangites.

MCA: Meeting on cruise

2005-09-15T11:39:00.000+08:00

When ideas are scarce, MCA president Ong Ka Ting invited 38 members of central committee to hold meeting on board a chartered cruise. Quote: "Ka Ting has so many plans and we need time to go through them in detail. There will be less distraction at sea.""The only way out is to jump into the sea!"Any other party to follow suit soon? Cool enough?

Malaysian Astronaut Idol

2005-09-14T13:32:00.000+08:00

Malaysia is a wonderful country where jokes are abundance.Not enough with teh tarik, roti canai, sambal belacan dan batik on the space, now you can have something to vote for after the Malaysian Idol.This is because Science, Technology and Innovations Minister Jamaluddin Jarjis wants everyone one of us to be part of the aerospace history too. Quote: "We want the people to have their say. When we

Special website by Anti Corruption Agency soon

2005-09-14T00:46:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Maxis SMS alert at 5:44pm. The public will be able to lodge reports with the Anti Corruption Agency through a special website soon.Well, another brilliant idea and I really mean it.However, when the time goes by, this so-called special website will be no different with a common ranting platform.In the end of the day, it will become something like this, where the service went

Sime-Proton link-up?

2005-09-13T22:49:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] A day after announcing the group major expansion in Australia's motor industry, Sime Darby is planning to buy 32% of Proton in a deal worth up to RM 1.58b, each share for RM8.50 to RM9.00.It was also reported that Sime may eventually buy all of Khazanah's proton stake at 42.7%.Why a sudden move, you may ask? Reader MCH sent an email to me and he has this to say: Their automotive

What if Nasi Kandar to cease 24-hours operation ....

2005-09-12T14:14:00.000+08:00

.... Nasi Kandar to cease 24-hours operation, will this cause new or additional social implication?However, my bet is that, they won't!Reason wise: It's only a strategy to force the Government to abolish the service tax.

9/11 - A day to remember

2005-09-11T17:51:00.000+08:00

11th September 2005: Four years after the 9/11.Coincidentally, Israel declared an end to its military rule in the Gaza Strip, giving the green light for a final pullout of troops after 38 years of occupation.What a day!

Brain-drain

2005-09-11T12:32:00.000+08:00

While I've my full respect towards former chief minister of Penang Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu as one of the potent figure in Malaysia political arena, his reply when being asked on the brain-drain issue is a pathetic one. Quote: "You go to Singapore, a couple of ministers there are from Penang. In Hong Kong, a number of advisers to the government are from Penang, and in China, some of the best

Kit blogs in Chinese

2005-09-11T12:15:00.000+08:00

Now, Kit blogs in Chinese too.Thanks Politics 101 for the head-up.

Walkout on Dr. M: Freedom of expression or ... ?

2005-09-11T01:38:00.000+08:00

Three diplomats from British, Hungary and Holland walked out in protest against former premier Dr. Mahathir Mohamad speech which critisized US and British policies in Iraq, during a conference on human rights organised by the Human Rights Commision of Malaysia (Suhakam).When asked on what he thought of the walkout, Mahathir replied:"Well! I am sorry. As much as they have the right to criticise me

England - A team of champions, but ....

2005-09-09T21:55:00.000+08:00

Via Soccernet: "Maybe England have got too many superstars. Maybe that is their problem. It's difficult to understand what is happening to them. "England have a lot of individuals to open up a game. But when they don't play as a team, then that is something we can take advantage of," Poland international Maciej Zurawski said. Well said!A team of champions is not neccesary a championship

Dear minister Samy Vellu

2005-09-09T00:58:00.000+08:00

While Mack is wondering how people define the word 'politcally correct', I'm lucky enough to witness one pure example of 'politically wrong' case.Works Minister S. Samy Vellu, who is also the MIC president for the past 26 years which represents the Malaysia's Indian community, is making a fool out of himself by asking the Government to pay serious attention towards Tamil schools. Quote: "The time

What means by Cyber City?

2005-09-09T00:43:00.000+08:00

Penang CM Koh Tsu Koon said Penang is going to have another two cyber cities in another 3 years time. Quote: They would be Bertam, Kepala Batas, and Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan.Now, can you please tell me the definition of Cyber City?I really mean it.

MAS appoints new managing director & CEO

2005-09-08T18:00:00.000+08:00

Maxis SMS alert at 5:58pm. Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has appointed VP of Shell Malaysia gas, Idris Jala, 47, as its new managing director and CEO effective Dec 2005.His name was speculated on Yahoo! at 8:30am.

Prof. P Ramasamy in DAP

2005-09-08T14:35:00.000+08:00

Former UKM lecturer Prof. P Ramasamy officially announced his decision to join DAP. Quote: "My involvement with DAP is not very recent. I’ve participated in its activities such as press conferences, forums and in some issues. I’m just officially joining them now." [...]"The party may not be a perfect party. But I do believe that I can contribute to it and work against the prevailing racism and

The true fighters for Merdeka: Between rationalisation and emotionalizing

2005-09-08T01:18:00.000+08:00

Three days after the nation's 48th Independence Day, while most of us are still in the celebration mood, DAP International Secretary and NGO Bureau Chief Ronnie Liu released a media statement telling us the real fighters for Independence. Quote: Contrary to what they have learned from the textbooks, UMNO leaders were not the real fighters for Independence.UMNO leaders were treated as friends of

Govt: No increase for petrol price and toll rate

2005-09-07T16:36:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Maxis SMS alert at 4:28pm. Govt has decided that prices of petrol, diesel and cooking gas will not be raised until the end of 2005, no toll rate hike this year and 2006* * *Maxis SMS alert at 4:34pm. Road tax for all commercial vehicles cut by 20%, school bus, reduced to RM 2, cars 1000cc and less, RM 30, 1000-1600cc, down by 50%, mcycles also 50%* * *Maxis SMS alert at 4:49pm.

Sexy & ghost

2005-09-07T01:36:00.000+08:00

Weird is when sexy is a sin to get the axe and ghost is the culprit to force sick.And I'm feeling cold now.

Any possible headway?

2005-09-07T00:59:00.000+08:00

Next week, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will be leading a delegation of corporate heads on a global roadshow to London and New York, which is jointly organised by ECM Libra and Merrill Lynch.Coincidentally, Khazanah Nasional MD Azman Mokhtar and AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes is among the delegation. Any possible headway on this?

Weapon training at National Service programme

2005-09-06T19:05:00.000+08:00

I can never feel the excitement of attending the National Service programme, until I found out about this weapon training.Batu Gajah MP Fong Po Kuan questioned the training's suitability and seriously feared that it might serve the wrong purpose. Quote: "As far as I know, none of the select committee members were informed of this. It was only raised as a proposal, and there was much negative

RM 1 coin to be withdrawn from Dec 7

2005-09-05T18:30:00.000+08:00

Maxis SMS alert at 6:28pm. RM 1 coin to be withdrawn from Dec 7 but RM 1 note will remain as legal tender, public given 3 months by Bank Negara to exchange coins at face value.This reminds me of duit pisang.

Isa works elsewhere but office?

2005-09-05T15:25:00.000+08:00

Suspended UMNO vice-president Mohamed Isa Abdul Samad still performs his duties as the Federal Territories Minister, according to the ministry's secretary-general Zulkarnain Awang. Quote: "The minister still performs his duties and business at the ministry is going on as usual. The suspension does not affect development projects which have been planned.""Even though Mohamed Isa did not go to the

Something for us to ponder

2005-09-04T12:47:00.000+08:00

Here's something for us to ponder over the selection of a new managing director for MAS. Quote: Do you know that Singapore Airlines’s (SIA) Cheong Choong Kong, CEO from 1974 to 2003, who made SIA into one of the best and most profitable airlines in the world is a Malaysian? The successful SIA chairman of the Board, J.V. Pillay, is also a Malaysian.Let alone the new thought of colonisation, I'm

Malaysia Not to Hand Back Thai Muslims

2005-09-04T04:03:00.000+08:00

Walking a diplomatic tightrope, Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar gave an assurance yesterday it would not immediately hand back 131 Thai Muslims who fled across the border this week from torubled southern Thailand. Quote: "We cannot just chase people away...There is a need for us to do investigation on our side." [...]"I think the responsibility is for the Thai side to ensure that they can

Channel 9 will be back ...

2005-09-04T00:33:00.000+08:00

.... early of 2006.Welcome back!

The definition of Malaysian

2005-09-03T14:09:00.000+08:00

When I read this, I have mixed feeling, which is proud and sad.Proud: A Malaysian lawyer who represents a community of Malaysians.Sad: A Malaysian MP who doesn't really understand the definition of "Malaysian".

It's Gerakan again ...

2005-09-03T11:31:00.000+08:00

Barely a week after the conclusion of the Gerakan election, its leaders can't wait to attract the full glare of publicity.This time, its all about the Youth's proposal to include woman aged 35 and below to join the male-wing. Added boost is the reason given by the new deputy chief Lim Si Pin. Quote: "Having young women members can help reignite our movement and make our activities not seem

TUAM: Telecommunications User Group in Malaysia

2005-09-02T14:02:00.000+08:00

Quote: "As users of telecommunications services, we should be working for better choice, value and services in the sector."See you there.

Dr. M: Hug or no hug, the problem is still the APs

2005-09-02T11:36:00.000+08:00

While many were expressing shocks, surprise or disappointment, however I specially like this by Backbenchers Club chief Shahrir Samad. Quote: "The personal side of their relationship is not an issue for the MPs. We are only interested in the national automotive policy and how the APs issue affects it. That will still have to be discussed."Former premier Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was quoted saying

Ipoh is going to be Malaysia first wireless city?

2005-09-02T01:27:00.000+08:00

According to WiRED.Pod, Ipoh is going to be the Malaysia very first "wireless city".The giant wireless hotspot will enable residents within five kilometres (3.1miles) to surf the Internet anwhere in the city centre by year's end.This is absolutely cool and I hope it actually works too. ;-)

Prof. P Ramasamy to join opposition party

2005-09-01T23:19:00.000+08:00

UKM's Political Science Lecturer Prof. P Ramasamy, whose contract was abruptly terminated by UKM, is going to join an opposition party. Quote: "I'd be involved in oppositional politics." [...]"I think we need to make more noises in this country." [...]While UKM didn't treasure you, its good that you decide to contribute it to somewhere else.March on!

Najib: No hugging please

2005-09-01T18:36:00.000+08:00

Someone said she apologized, but she denied that.Let me reiterate: Does it matter? They were just hugging for fun, probably as a way of showing human warmth to each other.What matter is that, Deputy Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak was quoted as saying this three weeks ago: "No hugging please, we are Muslims." [...] "This is not a question of young or old people hugging. This is about religion.

Bapak ketam mengajar anak-anak ketam jalan lurus!

2005-09-01T18:03:00.000+08:00

Four months after the Singapore's government decision to allow the construction of casinos, a 15-member council had been setup and being entrusted with the responsibility to ensure that Singaporean do not get addicted to the gambling habit. Quote chairman of the National Council Against Drug Abuse Lim Hock San as saying this: "We need to spread the word early that obsessive gambling is harmful to

Mahathir and Rafidah are good friends again

2005-09-01T12:46:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Maxis SMS alert at 3:21pm. Rafidah Aziz took the first steps towards reconciling with Dr. Mahathir Mohamad by giving him a hug after the Merdeka Day parade in Putrajaya.After asking largely for the divine intervention, in the spirit of Merdeka Day, they become good friends again.Happy Merdeka!* * *Maxis SMS alert (1st September, 12:40pm) Minister of International Trade and

By all means, please do so

2005-09-01T01:04:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, Information Minister Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir sounded his intention to retire as the chairman of Merdeka Month Celebration National Committee. Quote: "I want to retire as chairman of the Merdeka Month Celebration National Committee. Six years is enough for me as chairman of the committee," he said. "New thinking and efforts are necessary to take the organisation of the Merdeka Month

Monash University's website 'cracked'

2005-08-31T23:20:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Screenshots Monash University's website was 'cracked'. But why Turkish?Thanks reader maninred20 for the alert.* * *The website has since been recovered. :-)

MCA state chiefs: To "forge" or to "curb"?

2005-08-31T12:10:00.000+08:00

I read with interest that MCA president Ong Ka Ting and deputy president Chan Kong Choy will head the Negeri Sembilan and Penang MCA liason respectively.According to Ka Ting, having the two top leaders take over would make the two state parties "more stable and stronger." The ScenarioIn the last MCA election which was concluded near two weeks ago, Negeri Sembilan deputy chief Yeow Chai Tiam

Happy Merrdeka Day: Live from Bukit Bintang

2005-08-31T00:26:00.000+08:00

Full resolution photos can be viewed here.Happy Merdeka Day!

Happy Merdeka Day: Live from KLCC

2005-08-31T00:22:00.000+08:00

Full resolution photos can be viewed here.Happy Merdeka Day!

Lim Kit Siang

2005-08-30T21:31:00.000+08:00

Malaysia Parliament Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang with SK at the farewell dinner of Dr. Terence Gomez Welcome Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang to the blogosphere!Related Links:- Screenshots | Kit is now one of us- Brand New Malaysian | Serious Competition

Abang dan adik

2005-08-30T17:37:00.001+08:00

Maxis SMS alert at 5:36pm. Ong Ka Chuan is MCA's new Sec-Gen, Wong Kam Hoong is Deputy Sec-Gen, Hon Choon Kim named Nat Org Sec and Lau Yin Pin reappointed Treasurer-GeneralParti adik-beradik? Seems so ...Happy retirement, Ting Chew Peh.

Merdeka Eve celebration

2005-08-30T14:17:00.000+08:00

A few spots where you might consider for tonight's Merdeka Eve celebration.I shall blog LIVE from KLCC, if everything goes right.Stay tune.

What Pak Kadir means by "a mark of respect"?

2005-08-30T10:51:00.000+08:00

Information Minister Abdul Kadir Sheik Fadzir called on traders and motorists to close their stalls and stop their vehicles respectively for 10 minutes, as a mark of respect to honour the country 48th Independence Day. Quote: "Traders should close their stalls five minutes before and after midnight and motorists to stop driving as a mark of respect." [...]In addition to that, I would like to

AirAsia: Let's work together!

2005-08-30T01:13:00.000+08:00

"Let's work together," AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes said to MAS chairman Munir Majid.Tony also reminded the MAS chairman not to take a cheap swipe against AirAsia for its losses as the national carrier was already running on red and restructuring plan was underway since four years ago.Don't blame external factor for depriving you of something else, if you might think that out of luck is the

Oil price hit US$ 70

2005-08-29T23:17:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Maxis SMS alert at 11:00am Oil prices have hit record highs of more than US$ 70 a barrel as Hurricane Katrina forced oil firms to shut down operations in the Gulf of Mexico.Petrol price to follow suit soon.Watch out.* * * * * * * * * *Deputy Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has hinted at a possible increment. Quote: "The public should appreciate and understand that this is not

Hurricane Katrina

2005-08-29T23:16:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] While the oil price increases, the world is watching at downtown New Orleans where Hurricane Katrina is expected to hit the coast at 160mph wind and a threat of a 28ft storm surge.Even though it had been downgraded to Category 4 storm, it's still capable of causing extreme damage.Let's us pray for the least damage and ask: What if we were them?Meanwhile, CNN's Miles O'Brien is

Al-fatihah

2005-08-29T18:39:00.000+08:00

Maxis SMS alert at 6:17pm. Khalid Jafri, 65, the author of '50 Dalil Mengapa Anwar Tidak Boleh jadi PM' has died of chronic diabetic complications'.Al-fatihah. Takziah. Semoga rohnya dicucuri rahmat.

Spot-check mobile phones for pornography?

2005-08-29T11:38:00.000+08:00

Can I brand this as one new kind of modern-days privacy intrusion?I'm concerning that if this ruling to go through, certain irresponsible enforcement officers will take this as an excuse to 'ransack' your mobile phone.Don't take my words for it, tell me what you think?

MAS: Commercial or Malay agenda factor

2005-08-28T18:50:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, Umno Youth head Hishammuddin Hussein was saying the appointment of a foreigner to lead any GLCs is like an act of allowing the country to be recolonized. Quote: "Don't look at it purely from the commercial aspect but (we) should look at the bigger agenda, that is the Malay agenda." [...]However, when asked about Umno Youth opinion to the possibility of appointing a British national to

Malaysia's destination moon

2005-08-28T16:29:00.000+08:00

Malaysia has thousands of immediate plans to execute.However, I humbly ask: Is this project cheap enough to become a priority?

Post Gerakan election

2005-08-28T00:46:00.000+08:00

Its all over by now.President postLim Keng Yaik retains his post as the Gerakan president while the loser Kerk Choo Ting's political direction remains unknown for the time being. However, Kerk's mentioned it out and loud that he will continue to serve the party and hold no grudge against Keng Yaik. Quote: "I have no anger against him, we respect each other and I can work with everyone."Apparently

MAS seeks outwards

2005-08-27T18:14:00.000+08:00

Head-hunting session on expatriate has begun?

Gerakan Election: Keng Yaik won

2005-08-27T17:33:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Maxis SMS alert at 5:04pm and 5:10pm, respectively.Dr Lim Keng Yaik has retianed the post of Gerakan president by polling 983 votes against his challenger Kerk Choo Ting's 628 votes.The 3 elected Gerakan VPs are Dr Teng Hock Nan (1256 votes), S Vijayaratnam (1186) and Chang Ko Youn (1044).This means that the Justice Bao and the vicious clown are out.Thanks Jeff for the early

Nasi sudah jadi bubur

2005-08-27T00:48:00.000+08:00

Via Malaysiakini:A gloomy-looking Gerakan President Lim Keng Yaik told a press conference that he was sad and regretted that the image of the 37-year-old party had been tarnished over the party election."It took me 25 years (his tenure) to build up the image of the party but it just took one week to shatter it," he said.For a very short moment, he repented but you know, human nature hardly evolve

Who owns corporate Malaysia?

2005-08-27T00:11:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Dr. Terence Gomez asks: Who owns corporate Malaysia?Even if bumiputera equity ownership is increased to 30 percent, would this mean that wealth has been more equitably distributed among members of this community or between them and other Malaysians? And, most importantly, should we continue to perpetuate a discourse on equitable wealth distribution among Malaysians along racial

MiTV will begin operation on Sept. 5

2005-08-26T22:06:00.000+08:00

Malaysia's second pay-television operator MiTV will begin operations on 5th September 2005, as reported by Yahoo.For real? I think so.

Umno Youth chief: Don't afraid of the keris!

2005-08-26T21:24:00.000+08:00

Umno Youth chief Hishammudin Hussein merely puking fun on Chinese community by reminding them not to scare and have misconception of the keris wielding session. Quote: "If the community (Chinese) is still afraid of the keris, then, I believe they are not able to compete in today's globalised world, which is talking about atomic bomb, nuclear and scud missile." [...]Last week, he was critisized

MMU: Student complaints

2005-08-26T17:53:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Multimedia University (MMU) is in the wrong limelight, again.This time, student ELKJ complained about the terrible condition in MMU while student MJL is not satisfied with staff sub-standard service.However, one good samaritan, who is also an MMU student (or probably one of the MMU staff) wrote in and refuted their allegations.As for me, I choose to believe that this is a very

Pak Lah: SHUT UP!

2005-08-26T13:11:00.000+08:00

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi instructed the Gerakan duo to stop the dispute and refrain launching personal attacks. Quote: "I hope they stop their dispute and leave it to the party members to decide. That is the best thing."For a while, we forget the previous hoo-haa and since then, all media-attention has been focused on them.Politicians must be wise and old enough to understand and heed

5 days down the road ...

2005-08-26T01:57:00.000+08:00

My first time.I don't know about you, but I'm really looking forward this.

Kerk: Keng Yaik set up a trap for Tsu Koon!

2005-08-24T23:19:00.000+08:00

The real showtime is pending, however the warm-up session already took place.Today, Kerk Choo Ting as one of the presidential candidate claimed that the president Lim Keng Yaik is cheating and set vice president Koh Tsu Koon up into a trap. Via Malaysiakini: "If he (Lim) really wants Tsu Koon to be president, he should retire now and not say that 'maybe I will retire in 2007 or 2008'. By that

Apply and win!

2005-08-24T14:47:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Maxis SMS alert at 2:46pmMykad holders eligible to win prizes ranging from motorcycle to electircal goods in contest organised by NRD to get more people to apply for MykadShould I compliment this as brilliant or what?I'm out of words, this strategy as if informing every Malaysian to get a Mykad not because you're proud of your Malaysia identity, but for the sake of standing a

Congratulations ...

2005-08-24T11:12:00.000+08:00

Menteri Hal-Ehwal Dalam Negeri Azmi Khalid is going to marry ex-TV3 personality Normala Shamsuddin soon.Congratulations Pak Azmi!

AirAsia on mobile reservation

2005-08-24T10:38:00.000+08:00

Now, you can book your ticket on AirAsia through mobile reservation, so happend to be that national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS) lost it wings just a few days ago.Reason wise for the existence of this service: "As Malaysia's cellular penetration rate at 60% is much higher than its Internet penetration rate of 13%, AirAsia’s new delivery channel can reach out to even more customers while

Khazanah & Telekom into MobileOne

2005-08-24T10:37:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Khazanah Nasional and Telekom Malaysia have teamed up to acquire a stake in Singapore's MobileOne Limited (M1).Bernama reported a 12.06% stake while TheEdgeDaily reported 17.70%.More updates here.************************Telekom Malaysia upped its stake in M1 to 18.45%, as reported here. Business Times also carries the same report here.Apparently, Telekom is keen towards M1,

Keng Yaik or Choo Ting?

2005-08-23T23:46:00.000+08:00

First, he was challenged.Next, he insisted that he will still serve the country but not the party.Then, he declined to be labelled as dictator in which he didn't see himself fit.Another interesting weekend to watch.Showtime!

Cabinet reshuffle: How soon?

2005-08-22T22:17:00.000+08:00

Just wondering, who will be axed and who will get the other way round?Lets look at this, this and this again.Don't ask me, ask Joceline Tan.

Expect haze next week?

2005-08-21T12:26:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Maxis SMS alert at 1:00pmHaze expected next week if fires in Riau, Sumatra are still not put out and wind set to change in south westerly direction says Met. Services DeptI thought its already a gone case.Unfortunately, it seems not to be so.***********************Meteorology counterpart in Indonesia predicted low possibility of haze return as heavy rains in Indonesia yesterday

Mazlan Ahmad

2005-08-21T12:06:00.000+08:00

Next Tuesday, National Sports Council (NSC) will bid farewell to the Melacca-born director general Mazlan Ahmad, after serving the body for more than 23 years.For him to contribute that much and that persistent to the sports development of Malaysia, this is an amazing feat. No easy task at all, I would say.Stay young, stay cool!

World Championship

2005-08-21T12:04:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Olympic gold medallist Taufik Hidayat reached the final of the world championships by beating Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei 15-3 15-12.Double players Chan Chong Ming-Koo Kien Keat will play against Candra Wijaya-Sigit Budiarto at 10am, Malaysia time.Latest update of result can be viewed here.***********************Malaysia journeys in States came to a conclusion when Chan Chong

Sultan of Brunei marries former malaysian TV journalist?

2005-08-21T11:52:00.000+08:00

Did Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei marry a former Malaysian television journalist as his second wife?

Anak Malaysia, Rakyat Malaysia or Bangsa Malaysia?

2005-08-21T02:03:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION 2] Former PM Dr. Mahathir Mohamad sends across a timely reminder to every Malaysian, 10 days prior to our 48th Merdeka Day celebration. You may say that he's senile at times, but this time, you better read him loud and clear. Quote:"Malaysia’s success was due to racial unity, political stability and the ability to devise its own policies for economic success." [...]"The

"screwed up"

2005-08-21T01:23:00.000+08:00

First, they were absent.Then, Jeff was asking: Was it a cue from Pemuda Umno?Then, one said that he was screwed up, explained that it shouldn't have happened and blamed it on miscommunication which happen once in a while.Another one said that it was a "misunderstanding", putting off the whole issue as a non-issue and stressed that the relationship between the two parties Youth will become

No surprise!

2005-08-21T01:16:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Via Malaysiakini:Both top MCA leaders - president Ong Ka Ting and his deputy Chan Kong Choy - have retained their posts in the party election held today.MCA leader Ong Ka Ting retained his post by beating vice-president Chua Jui Meng with a margin of 696 votes.Ong bagged 1,515 (64.9 percent) against Chua’s 819 (35.1).Meanwhile, Chan (1,315) has triumphed over party

The Gerakan Drama

2005-08-20T21:15:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Gerakan deputy president Kerk Choo Ting throws down the gauntlet, goes for broke and challenge party leader Lim Keng Yaik in next week's party election. He insisted that he has no interest for the post but contest due to the grassroots request. Quote via Malaysiakini:"Most of the grassroots do not want me to retire or serve as only advisor of the party as my services, experience

Expect surprises?

2005-08-20T20:44:00.000+08:00

Via Malaysiakini:The vote counting has not been completed and it appeared that a number of candidates have asked for a recount due to the narrow margin of victory.While Ong Ka Ting is expected to triumph over challenger Chua Jui Meng, his deputy Chan Kong Choy is fighting for survival against secretary-general Ting Chew Peh, who is said to be leading by 11 votes before a recount. Meanwhile, in

The MCA Drama

2005-08-20T18:20:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Brush 0ff any speculation.The fact is that its only a few hours apart, but God knows how excited I'm now ...Meanwhile, the elder Ling insists his non-interference over his two sons victory in MCA Youth elections, respectively as Youth deputy chairman and Youth central committee member.Also, voting for the president, deputy president, four vice-presidents and 25 central committee

On tourism

2005-08-20T15:25:00.000+08:00

Cuti-Cuti Malaysia!Aquaria KLCC is open to public, starting from today. It is located at the concourse level of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, on a built-up area of 5,600 square metres.Until Aug 31, in the spirit of Merdeka, the public need only pay entry charges of RM20 for an adult and RM10 for a child below 12.Normal admission fee for Malaysians is RM28 for adults and RM18 for

Breaking News: Chong Wei & double-pair is now in semi-final

2005-08-20T14:24:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] The sole Malaysia single representative Lee Chong Wei stormed into semi-final after defeating Bao Chunlai of China, 15-5 15-7.It's only last month that Lee beated Bao in Malaysia Open semi-final. He will play against Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia, who managed to sweep away the challenge from Dane Kenneth Jonassen 3-15 15-10 15-7 in another men's singles quarter-final match.Chan

Fluent-speaking minister

2005-08-20T00:49:00.000+08:00

Just now over the TV3's Nightline, Works Minister S. Samy Vellu speaks vividly and passionately of qualities that a leader should have owned.He made a point to speak at his peak form plus a few "over-reacted" gestures during the conference.For now, I can only conclude that the MIC president is a profound conversationalist in his own slang. I shall publish his speech here, should it be made

When resource is scarce ...

2005-08-20T00:44:00.000+08:00

I'm just wondering, RTM has no better material to welcome Merdeka Day?

Anwar wins RM4.5 million

2005-08-19T00:22:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Kuala Lumpur High Court has awarded former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim RM4.5mil for his libel suit against Khalid Jafri in his book 50 dalil mengapa Anwar tak boleh jadi PM (50 reasons why Anwar can’t be PM).Last month, he was sentenced to a year jail for being convicted of publishing false news. Currently, he is in hospital and is reported to be critically ill as a result of

National service: Post teachers to rural areas

2005-08-17T19:52:00.000+08:00

Maxis SMS alert at 5:47pmThe Education Ministry is considering compulsory posting of new teachers to rural areas as a form of "national service".Fresh graduates nowadays can have thousands of excuses of why they are not going to become a teacher, even though they have such an ambition.Worse, this so-called "national service" might as well provide them another fantastic excuse to refrain

Checkkkk before passing on message

2005-08-16T12:19:00.000+08:00

Even thestar also tak boleh tahan.This is the case of a patient name Yau Jia Xin, with an O negative blood type, requests for the rare blood group continue being made nationwide even after sufficient blood had been secured on Saturday. Nurse P.C. Teo, 40, said she got the help of two Chinese newspapers on Thursday to appeal for the blood after learning that her daughter needed surgery to remove

I don't know

2005-08-15T21:40:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] Via Malaysiakini:"At that point, unfortunately I had a problem with the deputy prime minister (Anwar), that pulled me down from chief minister and Umno Youth chief." [...]"There was allegation that Anwar claimed I had defamed him in front of Dr Mahathir. He also alleged I was trying to poison Dr. Mahathir’s mind and that I had given a bad impression of him." New

Haze: Penang is getting worse

2005-08-13T16:03:00.000+08:00

The haze condition in Penang is worse, since I woke up this morning. It's even more terrible now, especially at Gurney Drive.Live from Coffee Bean, Gurney Hotel, 4pm.

The haze is in Penang

2005-08-12T16:12:00.000+08:00

The haze is gone, but to Penang.Maxis SMS Alert at 4:10pm:The haze is in Penang. At 3pm, visibility in Prai was 1.5km, Butterworth 5km, Bayan Lepas 3km. Visibility at Bayan Lepas improved to 5km at 3.30pm.And I'm going back there tonight.Oh My God ...

Haze is gone ...

2005-08-12T14:56:00.000+08:00

Maxis SMS alertAir Pollutant Index levels in Selangor/Federal Territory as of 11am:KL 365PJ 363Port Klang 314Kuala Selangor 293Shah Alam 412Putrajaya 351Gombak 325However, as I blogged about this, the visibility level has improved a lot as Dewan Bahasa Pustaka building is clearly visible from here.Life will be back as usual, very soon.

Haze: What kind of mask to wear?

2005-08-11T22:47:00.000+08:00

Reader Justin, who used to be in industrial safety products' sales consultancy, would like to extend some advises to dear Malaysians on what kind of mask to wear and its proper usage during this haze era.Perhap I can offer a little advise in choosing the right respirator. I was an OSHA product consultant or simple Resiprator Salesman once.1. Wear a proper N95 Particulate Respirator and not those

Haze

2005-08-11T03:01:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION]Haze report from KLCC:August 11, Thursday0945: Visibility level increases to Times Square.1135: Times Square is out of sight.************************Via Bernama:The government will not declare a state of emergency so long as the Air Pollutant Index (API) does not reach the 500 level, Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Adenan Satem said."If the IPU exceeds 500, we

Rafidah Aziz: Saya akan terangkan mengenainya

2005-08-09T23:41:00.000+08:00

Wednesday - Cabinet meeting day.Another hard day for Rafidah Aziz, being instructed by her boss to show up tomorrow.When asked by the reporter, she replied: "Tentulah saya akan menghadiri mesyuarat (Kabinet). Saya akan terangkan mengenainya (AP).""Cukuplah tu. Kamu (pemberita) jangan ganggu saya. Saya sedang berseminar." [...]Baiklah, tak ganggu, kasi duduk diam-diam, tengok wayang.

Ungku Aziz

2005-08-09T22:28:00.000+08:00

Royal Professor Ungku Aziz was made Honorary Doctorate in Economy by University Malaya chancellor Sultan Azlan Shah, during the convocation ceremony here.Last month, he appeared on "Debat Perdana" by TV1, saying that youth nowadays facing identity crisis and critisized the TV programmes such as the "Akademi Fantasia" for posing negative influence towards them.Congrats Pak Ungku!

CHINDIA: The shape of things to come

2005-08-07T18:28:00.000+08:00

[UPDATED VERSION] I sincerely beg every ungrateful bugger to read this.Stop the arguement, minus the calculator, even an idiot too know how to answer.Well, common sense prevails.This time, I hope you have some.**************************Email me if you want to get a copy of that. Ask largely and you'll receive. :-)

Hiroshima: 60 years down the road ...

2005-08-06T23:17:00.000+08:00

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the atom bomb being dropped on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945.TIME magazine comes out with a anniversary special edition: Eyewitnesses to Hiroshima, dated August 1, 2005.This precious edition talks about some of the moment when the bomb namely "Little Boy"was dropped, how Hiroshima rose from the ashes and life after death.The men who dropped the bombs were being