虽然只是槟岛，却是意义非凡的旅程。
感触，是因为我们很久很久都没这么人齐。
这次一定会尽兴。
主办和响应“一路向北”的大家，谢了！
希望明天大家一路顺风！炒粿条，我们来了！
Friday, 11 June 2010
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Woman dies in fire as BHP staff refuse to loan fire extinguisher
We all know that public security is gone case in most part of the country. Read the papers. News about decrease in crime rates garner more attention than it going upwards.
But.
This event which happened around 3am today will serve as a reminder to everyone how sick we all are.
Woman dies in fire as BHP staff refuse to loan fire extinguisher
3 Jun, 2010
News source: KomunitiKini
When a Perodua Myvi caught fire this morning on Jalan Cheras, bystander Teo Chai Yong rushed to a nearby BHP petrol station for help. He little expected that his request for a fire extinguisher would be refused by the two BHP staff on duty and as his pleas fell on deaf ears, the Myvi’s female driver died as the car burned.
The Myvi in question was severely damaged in an accident involving a lorry and a Toyota Vios. According to Teo, he heard the Myvi’s female driver call for help while at the same time, a fire around the engine area was spreading. The accident occured at around 3.30 am, near the Cheras velodrome according to Bernama.
While making calls to the fire department and police, Teo made his way to the petrol station. His requests were denied, the staff claiming that the management did not allow the loan of fire extinguishers to the public.
“I was willing to leave my IC with the staff as a guarantee, but they refused,” said Teo.
Angered at the staff’s refusal to cooperate, he started yelling at the staff and said that if the victim died, they would be the murderers.
In retaliation, the staff instead threatened to report Teo to management as well as the police.
When it was clear he would not get any aid, he returned to the accident site.
By the time he returned, the fire had consumed the car along with its driver.
What saddens Teo is that he claims police at the scene said that the driver’s life could have likely been saved if a fire extinguisher had arrived in time.
According to a representative from the fire department, the accident claimed one life in total with two others in critical condition while another person, the lorry driver, was stable. The name of the deceased has yet to be confirmed at press time.
BHP government relations manager Abdul Kaiyum when contacted claimed that the BHP attendants refused to open the door for Teo as he was not ‘acting calmly’ when asking for assistance. Neither did they refer to their supervisor because it was past midnight.
In defence of the staff in charge, he said that the two of them previously had been attacked and beaten up by assailants while on duty at the station. Abdul Kaiyum said that BHP would hold a press conference over the matter this coming Monday, June 7.
***
While this case is being investigated and, hopefully, presented to the public, questions that swirled in my head are:
1. Why do big brands draw negativity so easily?
2. Is it human nature to wish for the fall of successful brands/ personalities/ organizations/ countries?
3. Why is it easier to incite hate, than love?
4. What it takes to educate the masses in detaching individual faults from a brand/ organizations/ countries?
5. What it takes to educate the masses about the belief of innocent until proven guilty?
6. Is it even humanly possible to rectify this envious, selfish and paranoid world?
To me, this is a big sad story about how we have failed each other.
Sigh. Depressing thoughts are no good for hectic work week. Perhaps a few days later I will forget about it and go back to my happy self.
But.
This event which happened around 3am today will serve as a reminder to everyone how sick we all are.
Woman dies in fire as BHP staff refuse to loan fire extinguisher
3 Jun, 2010
News source: KomunitiKini
When a Perodua Myvi caught fire this morning on Jalan Cheras, bystander Teo Chai Yong rushed to a nearby BHP petrol station for help. He little expected that his request for a fire extinguisher would be refused by the two BHP staff on duty and as his pleas fell on deaf ears, the Myvi’s female driver died as the car burned.
The Myvi in question was severely damaged in an accident involving a lorry and a Toyota Vios. According to Teo, he heard the Myvi’s female driver call for help while at the same time, a fire around the engine area was spreading. The accident occured at around 3.30 am, near the Cheras velodrome according to Bernama.
While making calls to the fire department and police, Teo made his way to the petrol station. His requests were denied, the staff claiming that the management did not allow the loan of fire extinguishers to the public.
“I was willing to leave my IC with the staff as a guarantee, but they refused,” said Teo.
Angered at the staff’s refusal to cooperate, he started yelling at the staff and said that if the victim died, they would be the murderers.
In retaliation, the staff instead threatened to report Teo to management as well as the police.
When it was clear he would not get any aid, he returned to the accident site.
By the time he returned, the fire had consumed the car along with its driver.
What saddens Teo is that he claims police at the scene said that the driver’s life could have likely been saved if a fire extinguisher had arrived in time.
According to a representative from the fire department, the accident claimed one life in total with two others in critical condition while another person, the lorry driver, was stable. The name of the deceased has yet to be confirmed at press time.
BHP government relations manager Abdul Kaiyum when contacted claimed that the BHP attendants refused to open the door for Teo as he was not ‘acting calmly’ when asking for assistance. Neither did they refer to their supervisor because it was past midnight.
In defence of the staff in charge, he said that the two of them previously had been attacked and beaten up by assailants while on duty at the station. Abdul Kaiyum said that BHP would hold a press conference over the matter this coming Monday, June 7.
***
While this case is being investigated and, hopefully, presented to the public, questions that swirled in my head are:
1. Why do big brands draw negativity so easily?
2. Is it human nature to wish for the fall of successful brands/ personalities/ organizations/ countries?
3. Why is it easier to incite hate, than love?
4. What it takes to educate the masses in detaching individual faults from a brand/ organizations/ countries?
5. What it takes to educate the masses about the belief of innocent until proven guilty?
6. Is it even humanly possible to rectify this envious, selfish and paranoid world?
To me, this is a big sad story about how we have failed each other.
Sigh. Depressing thoughts are no good for hectic work week. Perhaps a few days later I will forget about it and go back to my happy self.
Monday, 17 May 2010
I say.
I need to revive my blog, I need to revive my blog. So was my thought for the past N-weeks. Many interesting things happened, and I was living my life in full.
1. Everyone is back. Almost. Leonard will be, soon. So lots of hang out.
2. Phuket trip is confirmed in October.
3. I got a new car =)
4. Going to Justin Lo's concert. Time to do some homework.
5. Read a few good books, movies been kinda below average, except Kick Ass & Coco Avant Chanel.
6. New found itch to shop in Daiso.
7. Bought similar shirts as Jon, for the second time =)
8. Chant my life for Aiur in the office.
9. Disappointing Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff performance.
10. Star R.age twitter contest owns =)
So all the above, mixed with working life, bercouple-couple, lazy weekends and time spent talking nonsense, sums up my first half of 2010. I really wish that the later half will be as good, and I will have the time to blog about them =)
1. Everyone is back. Almost. Leonard will be, soon. So lots of hang out.
2. Phuket trip is confirmed in October.
3. I got a new car =)
4. Going to Justin Lo's concert. Time to do some homework.
5. Read a few good books, movies been kinda below average, except Kick Ass & Coco Avant Chanel.
6. New found itch to shop in Daiso.
7. Bought similar shirts as Jon, for the second time =)
8. Chant my life for Aiur in the office.
9. Disappointing Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff performance.
10. Star R.age twitter contest owns =)
So all the above, mixed with working life, bercouple-couple, lazy weekends and time spent talking nonsense, sums up my first half of 2010. I really wish that the later half will be as good, and I will have the time to blog about them =)
Thursday, 22 April 2010
香港，福莱
刚结束的香港行主要是为了上课。课程的主题只有一个，范围却茫无边际。
这是个进行式的领域，很多事物都还未有规范。我们是第一代，以后如果有幸讲课或许还能胡乱炫耀一番。
学习，是为了走更长远的路 =）
当然，也有好玩的，就好像以下：
Geek rules =)
澄清：退休后当讲师是我目前的理想，明天可能就不一样了。16岁那年，班主任问我职业取向，我说我想参加Survivor。当然没实现。
这是个进行式的领域，很多事物都还未有规范。我们是第一代，以后如果有幸讲课或许还能胡乱炫耀一番。
学习，是为了走更长远的路 =）
当然，也有好玩的，就好像以下：
Geek rules =)
澄清：退休后当讲师是我目前的理想，明天可能就不一样了。16岁那年，班主任问我职业取向，我说我想参加Survivor。当然没实现。
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
Harikin Debut
没有去过，没有导游，没有行程表。
我就这样带着 Harikin + 三卷菲林前往香港。
此行不带 SLR^^
在工作的你，别气馁，别伤心，别放弃。凡事皆有解决方法^^
我们不输给别人看。JAYOU~
我就这样带着 Harikin + 三卷菲林前往香港。
此行不带 SLR^^
在工作的你，别气馁，别伤心，别放弃。凡事皆有解决方法^^
我们不输给别人看。JAYOU~
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Bangkok
Thought of the day:
I’m a better observer than listener, especially over phone. I have problem concentrating if I am not looking at the 'speaker'. I guess I am the kind of person who ‘feels’ conversation. But, I got better now, I think ^^
Ok, let’s move on to the main story. A simple travel guide if you are visiting Bangkok for the first time.
Packing
When you are packing for Bangkok, remember one thing- you don’t need anything more than one day supply, clothes especially. Follow this age old trick - lay down all the things you think you need, and then pack only half. And yes, you really need to bring that extra luggage everyone been telling you about.
Accommodation
Stay in Bangkok is wasted if it’s not in a boutique hotel. There are a number of good ones, but this is highly recommended – The Key Bangkok. Located ‘almost’ next to BTS Asok station (two or three blocks away from Westin Bangkok) and offer really good prices, the room fulfills my personal 3C – clean, comfort and chic. Reservation can be done through asiawebdirect.com that offers better rate.
Going Around
BTS FTW.
Stuff to do in Bangkok
You don’t need me to 'guide' you about shopping in Bangkok, or visiting Grand Palace, Sky Bar, etc. But try these when you are in Bangkok:
1. Afternoon tea at The Oriental Bangkok (Get a cab, or boat ride if you happened to be at Grand Palace)
2. Catch a movie in SF World Cineplex
3. Check out The Bed Club if you fancy nice interior and dancing angmohs
4. Get a haircut
Useful pointer for shoppers
Most of the international retailers/ brands offer VAT refund for tourists. Now, a tourist can only claim it back after spending no less than 5,000 Baht in total and no less than 2,000 Baht in any one day, paid under one name.
So the trick is, shop for goods that gives VAT refund in a single day (Just dedicate one day for mall crawling, and you will achieve this easily). Pay using one credit card (I think) and fill up the VAT forms under one name.
Leaving Bangkok, it would be wise to pack all the VAT refund goods in the same luggage for inspection. At the airport, go to the VAT office to get the VAT form validated first. Then only you check in at the airline’s counter. Pass the immigration gate and look for the refund counter.
Buildings spotting
I hope you find this useful. Have fun^^
***
曼谷是购物天堂。真的会买到手软，男生也会。有卡的请自重。
临去之前， 我本想跳过大皇宫，睡佛，水上市集这些景点。因为很俗啊。
朋友，如果您是第一次去曼谷，然后对文化建筑稍有兴趣，拜托一定要去大皇宫。
看着一块块镀金的瓦砖，还有艺术家小心翼翼地在壁画进行修复工作，感觉真的很棒。
观后感是，一点都不俗，只是很热。
更衣间有游客留下来的字迹，很搞笑。
其中有位说- “天气太热，我的蛋蛋溶了”.
这位仁兄，你好可怜哦，希望我借到的Hip Hop裤不是你穿的那件。
I’m a better observer than listener, especially over phone. I have problem concentrating if I am not looking at the 'speaker'. I guess I am the kind of person who ‘feels’ conversation. But, I got better now, I think ^^
Ok, let’s move on to the main story. A simple travel guide if you are visiting Bangkok for the first time.
Packing
When you are packing for Bangkok, remember one thing- you don’t need anything more than one day supply, clothes especially. Follow this age old trick - lay down all the things you think you need, and then pack only half. And yes, you really need to bring that extra luggage everyone been telling you about.
Accommodation
Stay in Bangkok is wasted if it’s not in a boutique hotel. There are a number of good ones, but this is highly recommended – The Key Bangkok. Located ‘almost’ next to BTS Asok station (two or three blocks away from Westin Bangkok) and offer really good prices, the room fulfills my personal 3C – clean, comfort and chic. Reservation can be done through asiawebdirect.com that offers better rate.
Small lobby but impressive room
Sukhumvit Soi 19, 7 Eleven is nearby for all your toiletries & snacking needs
BTS FTW.
Yes sir, I won't run for the train.
BTS connects all the major malls and can get you to Chatuchak (Mo Chit station)
You don’t need me to 'guide' you about shopping in Bangkok, or visiting Grand Palace, Sky Bar, etc. But try these when you are in Bangkok:
1. Afternoon tea at The Oriental Bangkok (Get a cab, or boat ride if you happened to be at Grand Palace)
990 Baht per person, great place to impress chicks. For my case, mom and dad too =P
2. Catch a movie in SF World Cineplex
We watched Wolfman, without subtitles @.@
3. Check out The Bed Club if you fancy nice interior and dancing angmohs
4. Get a haircut
Before. Styling by Grand Palace Wardrobe Department
After. Total ownage.
Useful pointer for shoppers
Most of the international retailers/ brands offer VAT refund for tourists. Now, a tourist can only claim it back after spending no less than 5,000 Baht in total and no less than 2,000 Baht in any one day, paid under one name.
So the trick is, shop for goods that gives VAT refund in a single day (Just dedicate one day for mall crawling, and you will achieve this easily). Pay using one credit card (I think) and fill up the VAT forms under one name.
Leaving Bangkok, it would be wise to pack all the VAT refund goods in the same luggage for inspection. At the airport, go to the VAT office to get the VAT form validated first. Then only you check in at the airline’s counter. Pass the immigration gate and look for the refund counter.
Buildings spotting
The Elephant building & Grand Palace Weapon Museum
Brushock! & Erawan Shrine
I hope you find this useful. Have fun^^
***
曼谷是购物天堂。真的会买到手软，男生也会。有卡的请自重。
临去之前， 我本想跳过大皇宫，睡佛，水上市集这些景点。因为很俗啊。
朋友，如果您是第一次去曼谷，然后对文化建筑稍有兴趣，拜托一定要去大皇宫。
看着一块块镀金的瓦砖，还有艺术家小心翼翼地在壁画进行修复工作，感觉真的很棒。
几个世纪前，工匠们的 OT应该蛮够力的。无法想象他们的 Time Entry...
观后感是，一点都不俗，只是很热。
更衣间有游客留下来的字迹，很搞笑。
其中有位说- “天气太热，我的蛋蛋溶了”.
这位仁兄，你好可怜哦，希望我借到的Hip Hop裤不是你穿的那件。
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
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