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Abundance of False Care

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Wed, 3 Sep 2014 09:16:00 +0800

I'll just say about my annoyance yesterday. I attended a course of PROELT. I had to stay from 8 am to 3.30 pm to fulfill the task. At school my daughter slept on the class floor for her afternoon nap (or should I say... out of her tiresome). The school students aid did not do any help either. When I came by she talked about my daughter's behaviour. She didn't try to listen when I tried to make her understand by giving her some samples of situation that might help her see it. I guess she was only purposely sitting in for my daughter. She was reporting on my daughter's behaviour that day. But it sounded to me as she was complaining. At first, I thought she was seeking explanation as I am the mother who should know everything about my daughter. When I tried to explain to her she was also talking at the point of me talking everytime! For a while, I guess, we were talking with no one was listening. I realised that I started to look at her pouted-shape mouth movement. OH! That lady must learn when to keep her mouth shut. The senior assistant for the Integrated Special Education of the school was also at no point of helping. I guess she was also not fit for her position.

MH17: Downed in Ukraine

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 07:40:00 +0800

A lost-for-words tragedy for Malaysian.

We are family!

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 08:24:00 +0800

This is no joke... I could have started my day with a good thing. But then I realized our custom and tradition that only men are dominant. Alright. No fight. Just let it be. Only there is hope when things go wrong I do not want them to stand up high in the community with their feet on my head.

Women are always looked down no matter how good they present themselves in kind of education, social recognition and leadership and many more. Still I hope all the women in the community to voice out their right. I am not talking nonsense. I am living it.

When there is a situation, often is my duty to clear the mess. Among my siblings it is I who come up with a rescue plan. Even though I would feel relieved but the pain never left as they forget my contribution and effort easily.

There is this popular phrase in my community, "women could never lift heavy burdens", although it is not true at all. If you have put all your life to help your family to keep aside situations but still you are nobody, how does it look like to you?

The worst is when your mother, a woman, keep singing the song just to make sure your male siblings to live better without knowing the true cost you paid. They don't bother asking you if it is your lifetime saving been used up to make them happy. Or your children savings for the "berian" when your brother got married. All they know is your husband is taking care of you because of this phrase "you have been bought" or should I say "you are SOLD off"?.

I am sorry mother but everytime you asked for thousands of ringgit assuming that my husband is also contributing (since we both working in the government sector), it was just I who will do just about anything to meet your demand. And you know what, mother? My husband would say 'your brother is the one to get married, why should I pay for his wedding?' Painful indeed.

And when I gave birth to my children, where were all of you to rejoice for the new family member? I called you on the phone using only the public pay phone placed outside the hospital post natal ward and what answer did I get from you? You said you don't have money to come and visit me. It's a lie... I tried very hard to hold back my tears. All the years I have never fail to set aside some money from my salary for you every month. Only sometimes I needed more because of some unexpected situations and I did tell you about them.

And God is always too good to me to let me know of things I never expected. I came to know that everytime I gave you some money the other son of yours would definitely get it from you. And you are too happy to please him. Of course you do because you have nothing to lose. You still have father to take care of you. He is a government pensioner. He gets his monthly pension which amount is higher than my net payment. All you have to settle is your electricity bill monthly. Nothing more. And it cost you less than RM20.00.

Oh! Come on, women. Come on, mother. Wake up. It is not the men who are stepping on women's head. It is us, ourselves among women.

Asian: Let the legend continues...

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Sat, 1 Jun 2013 13:03:00 +0800

1st June of the year. Marking half of the past and the remaining half of the year. What to say... Time flies!!! It speaks of numbers and I see it as the power of numbers in our being. Back to the years when Annie Lennox made hit the song with lyrics 'I traveled the world and the seven seas... hmmm'..., I started wondering whether if there were only seven seas. And yet in the Asian traditions and beliefs, the number 7 [seven] plays a vast amount of role especially to the Malay archipelagos custom and life.

Among the Malays speaking countries. The legend of 7 deities from the fairyland came down to earth to bathe in the lake is widely talked. Yet some people claimed that the exact part of earth is in Indonesia. It is said that the 7 deities descended to The Colorful Lake [Telaga Warna] in Dieng Plateau. In fact, "Dieng" means "abode of the gods". Doesn't it make sense? I bought a piece of the Indonesian batik drawing of that particular legend. The artist suggested to me to also buy a drawing showing the post session of the bathing when the eldest of the deities spread paddy on the land. This was believed to help prosper the land.

Well said then. I guess the legend must have been shared across to the people of Borneo: Sabah 'The Land Below The Wind'. The Legend of Huminodun: The Princess of God [Kinoingan] of the Kadazans. It reflects the story of spreading paddy to prosper the land. A part from Huminodun deed reliven through the Unduk Ngadau (a beauty contest). The final stage seeing 7 beauties crowned for the purpose assigned respectively to the ladies. I think one legend is a completion of the other. And the legend continues...

Malaysia 13th General Election (PRU13): Sabah Election Candidates

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:07:00 +0800

PARLIAMENT

P167: Kudat [Voters: 47,249]
2008: Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri (BN) - Maj. 9,895

JUTIRIM BIN GALIBAI GALABI [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

MOJURIP BIN DIYUN [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

DATUK ABD RAHIM BIN BAKRI [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

RAHIMAH BINTI MAJID [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

P168: Kota Marudu [Voters: 42,197]
2008: Datuk Johnity @ Maximus Ongkili (BN) - Maj. 4,198

MAJAMIS BIN TIMBONG [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

JOHNITY @ MAXIMUS BIN ONGKILI [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

YUNTAU BIN KOLOD @ KUNTAU BIN KOLOD [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

MAIJOL BIN MAHAP [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

P169: Kota Belud [Voters: 51,467]
2008: Dato' Abdul Rahman Dahlan (BN) - Maj. 3,020

LAMSIL BIN AMIDSOR [BEBAS]

JALUMIN BIN BAYOGOH [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

DATO' ABD RAHMAN BIN DAHLAN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

KANUL BIN GINDOL [BEBAS]

ISNARAISSAH MUNIRAH BT. MAJILIS @ FAKHARUDY [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

P170: Tuaran [Voters: 48,276]
2008: Datuk Mojilip Bumburing @ Wilfred (BN) - Maj. 6,622

ERVEANA ANSARI ALI [BEBAS]

MADIUS BIN TANGAU [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

MOJILIP BIN BUMBURING @ WILFRED [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

SAMIN @ JASMIN BIN DULIN [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

P171: Sepanggar [Voters: 53,374
2008: Datuk Enchin Majimbun @ Eric (BN [BEBAS]) - Maj. 11,461

CHIN HON KIONG [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

DATUK JUMAT BIN IDRIS [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

DANIEL JOHN JAMBUN [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

JEFFREY KUMIN @ JOHN [PARTI TINDAKAN DEMOKRATIK (DAP)]

P172: Kota Kinabalu [Voters: 50,516]
2008: Hiew King Cheu (DAP) - Maj. 106

LIEW HOCK LEONG @ MICHAEL [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

WONG SZE PHIN @ JIMMY [PARTI TINDAKAN DEMOKRATIK (DAP)]

CHIN TEK MING [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

P173: Putatan [Voters: 37,490]
2008: Datuk Makin @ Marcus Mojigoh (BN) - Maj. 6,445

MAKIN @ MARCUS MOJIGOH [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

LEE HAN KYUN @ JOSEPH LEE [PARTI TINDAKAN DEMOKRATIK (DAP)]

DULI @ DULLIE BIN MARI @ MARIE [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

AWANG AHMAD SAH [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

P174: Penampang [Voters: 44,318]
2008: Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok (BN) - Maj. 3,063

MELANIA @ MELANIE ANNOL [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

BERNARD GILUK DOMPOK [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

IGNATIUS DORELL LEIKING [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

P175: Papar [Voters: 38,771]
2008: Datuk Rosnah Hj Abd Rashid Shirlin (BN) - Maj. 9,574

BALON BIN MUJIM [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

MOHAMMAD YAHYA @ YAHYA BIN LAMPONG [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

DATUK ROSNAH BINTI HJ ABD RASHID SHIRLIN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

P176: Kimanis [Voters: 26,628]
2008: Datuk Anifah Bin Aman @ Haniff Amman (BN) - Maj. 5,453

JAAFAR BIN ISMAIL [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

JAMIL BIN WILLIAM CORE [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

DATUK ANIFAH BIN AMAN @ HANIFF AMMAN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

LUSIN BIN BALANGON [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

P177: Beaufort [Voters: 30,097]
2008: Datuk Lajim Ukin (BN) - Maj. 10,914

LAJIM BIN UKIN [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

GUAN DEE BIN KOH HOI [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

DATUK AZIZAH BINTI MOHD DUN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

P178: Sipitang [Voters: 29,177]
2008: Datuk Sapawi Bin Amat Wasali @ Ahmad (BN) - Maj. 6,146

KAMIS BIN DAMING [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

RAMLE BIN DUA @ RAMLI DUA LEE [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

DATUK SAPAWI BIN AMAT WASALI @ AHMAD [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

P179: Ranau[Voters: 39,053]
2008: Datuk Siringan Gubat (BN) - Maj. 7,251

JULIANAH BTE SITUN @ WIDYA JULIA [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

YAZID BIN SAHJINAN [BEBAS]

EWON EBIN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

JONATHAN BIN YASIN [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

P180: Keningau [Voters: 43,691]
2008: Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan (BN) - Maj. 4,264

JOSEPH PAIRIN KITINGAN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

STEPHEN SANDOR [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

GAPARI BIN KATINGAN @ GEOFFREY KITINGAN [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

P181: Tenom [Voters: 25,304]
2008: Datuk Raime Bin Unggi (BN) - Maj. 6,883

MUTANG @ SYLVESTER BIN DAWAT [PARTI KESEJAHTERAAN INSAN TANAH AIR (KITA)]

MASDIN BIN TUMAS [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

JAINEH BIN JUAYA @ JIMMY JAWATAH [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

HASMIN @ AZROY BIN ABDULLAH [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

DATUK RAIME BIN UNGGI [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

P182: Pensiangan [Voters: 26,194]
2008: Tan Sri Joseph Kurup (BN) - WON UNCONTESTED

RICHARD SAKIAN BIN GUNTING [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

MARTIN TOMY @ TOMMY [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

JOSEPH KURUP [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

FATIMAH AGITOR @ MOHD DAUD [BEBAS]

P183: Beluran [Voters: 24,688]
2008: Datuk Ronald Kiandee (BN) - Maj. 4,352

DATU KAMARUDDIN BIN DATU MUSTAPHA [BEBAS]

JAMES BIN MIKI [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

RONALD KIANDEE [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

RAIMON BIN LANJAT [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

P184: Libaran [Voters: 39,772]
2008: Datuk Juslie Bin Ajirol (BN) - Maj. 7,529

ROSNAH BINTI UNSARI [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

SAHAR BIN SAKA [BEBAS]

DATUK JUSLIE BIN AJIROL [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

MOHD SERMAN BIN HASSNAR [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

P185: Batu Sapi [Voters: 30,199]
04/11/2010: Datin Tsen Thau Lin (BN) - Maj. 6,359 [By Election]

TSEN THAU LIN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

SAIFUL BAHARI RASHADA BIN AHMAD [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

HAMZA BIN A. ABDULLAH @ HAMZAH [PARTI ISLAM SE MALAYSIA (PAS)]

P186: Sandakan [Voters: 37,058]
2008: Liew Vui Keong (BN) - Maj. 176

WONG TIEN FATT @ WONG NYUK FOH [PARTI TINDAKAN DEMOKRATIK (DAP)]

LIEW VUI KEONG [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

P187: Kinabatangan [Voters: 24,748]
2008: Moktar Radin (BN) - Maj. 6,326

YAMBUYA BIN PARANTIS @ CYRIL PONGOD [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

DATUK MOKTAR BIN RADIN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

ABDULLAH BIN ABDUL SANI [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

HAJI ALI LATIP BIN HAJI TAHA [BEBAS]

P188: Silam [Voters: 51,662]
2008: Salleh Kalbi (BN) - Maj. 9,972

BADRULAMIN BIN BAHRON [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

DUMI BIN PG. MASDAL [BEBAS]

DATU NASRUN BIN DATU MANSUR [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

APAS @ NAWAWIE BIN SAKING [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

P189: Semporna [Voters: 41,549]
2008: Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal (BN) - Maj. 17,462

ZAMREE @ MOHD SUFFIAN B ABDUL HABI [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

DATU BADARUDDIN BIN TUN DATU HJ MUSTAPHA [BEBAS]

DATUK SERI MOHD SHAFIE BIN APDAL [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

P190: Tawau [Voters: 51,538]
2008: Datuk Dr Chua Soon Bui (BN [BEBAS]) - Maj. 4,867

YAP KAIN CHING @ MARY YAP KEN JIN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

CHUA SOON BUI [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

AHMAD BIN AWANG @ MADON [BEBAS]

KONG HONG MING @ KONG FO MIN [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

P191: Kalabakan [Voters: 46,793}
2008: Datuk Abdul Ghafur Salleh (BN) - WON UNCONTESTED

MOHD BIN MANUKE [BEBAS]

FREDDIE JAPAT ANAK SIMBOL [BEBAS]

SIAMSIR BIN BORHAN [BEBAS]

YAHYA BIN ZAINAL [BEBAS]

MALVINE REYES [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

ABDUL GHAPUR BIN SALLEH [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

USMAN BIN MADEAMING [PARTI ISLAM SE MALAYSIA (PAS)]

SABAH STATE ASSEMBLY (DUN)

N01: Banggi

DATU MOHD ARIFIN BIN DATU ABDUL SALAM [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

ABD MIJUL BIN UNAINI [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

MURSALIM BIN TANJUL [BEBAS]

JAE-LY BIN MEDONG [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

DATU ABDUL RAZAK BIN DATU ABDUL SALAM [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N02: Tanjong Kapor

HENDIRI @ HENDRY BIN MINAR [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

CHIN CHUNG KUI @ WILLIAM CHIN [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

ZAINAL BIN NASIRUDDIN [PARTI BERSATU SASA MALAYSIA (BERSAMA)]

TEO CHEE KANG [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

TSEN HENG CHONG @ PETER TSEN [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

ALEXANDRA @ ALEXANDER ANTHONY [BEBAS]

N03: Pitas

AWANG LATIP BIN ABDUL SALAM [PARTI KESEJAHTERAAN INSAN TANAH AIR (KITA)]

MAKLIN BIN MASIAU [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

DATUK BOLKIAH BIN ISMAIL [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

DAUSIEH BINTI QUECK @ PARAMAN [PARTI ISLAM SE MALAYSIA (PAS)]

JOHNES @ ONIS BIN PIUT [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

N04: Matunggong

RICHARD BIN JIUN [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

MARUNSAI BIN DAWAI [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

JOLIUS BIN MAJAWAI [BEBAS]

SARAPIN BIN MAGANA [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

JELIN BIN DASANAP @ JELANI BIN HAMDAN [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N05: Tandek

JEBON JANAUN [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

LASIAH BARANTING @ ANITA [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

ANDONNY PILIT @ ANTHONY BIRI MANDIAU [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

YAPOLAI BIN KUNDAPIT @ HENRY [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

N06: Tempasuk

SUWAH BIN BULEH @ BULLEH [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

LAIMAN BIN IKIN [PARTI ISLAM SE MALAYSIA (PAS)]

DATUK MUSBAH BIN JAMLI [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

ABDUL MALIK BIN MOHED [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

N07: Kadamaian

UKOH @ JEREMMY BIN MALAJAD @ MALAZAD [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

TIMBON @ HERBERT BIN LAGADAN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

PETER MARAJIN @ PETER MARAZING [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

RUBBIN BIN GURIBAH [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

N08: Usukan

BAKHRUDDIN BIN ISMAIL [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

MUSTAPHA @ MOHD YUNUS BIN SAKMUD [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

DATUK MD SALLEH MD SAID [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

N09: Tamparuli

LINGGU @ EDWARD BIN BUKUT [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

JAHID @ NOORDIN BIN JAHIM [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

STEPHAN BIN GAIMIN [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

JAMES ONGKILI JR. [BEBAS]

MOJILIP BIN BUMBURING @ WILFRED [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N10: Sulaman

DAVID BIN OROK [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

ARIFIN BIN HARITH [BEBAS]

DATUK HAJIJI BIN HAJI NOOR [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

ALI AKBAR BIN KAWI [BEBAS]

GULABDIN @ GHULABDIN BIN ENJIH [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N11: Kiulu

JONISTON BIN LUMAI @ BANGKUAI [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

TINDIL BIN GONSOBIL @ SINDIN [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

RHODES BIN PANILAU [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

JOHN BIN HUSSEIN [BEBAS]

TERENCE SINTI [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

N12: Karambunai

RANO BIN SUSULAN [BEBAS]

AZIZ BIN IBRAHIM [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

MUALI BIN ACHING [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

DATUK JAINAB BINTI AHMAD [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

AG. MAIDIN BIN AG. APONG [BEBAS]

N13: Inanam

ENCHIN BIN MAJIMBUN @ ERIC [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

JOSEPH BIN PAULUS LANTIP [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

ROLAND CHIA MING SHEN [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N14: Likas

YONG TECK LEE [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

WONG HONG JUN [PARTI TINDAKAN DEMOKRATIK (DAP)]

CHIN SHU YING [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

HO CHEONG TSHUN [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

N15: Api Api

WONG YIT MING [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

YEE MOH CHAI [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

FELIX CHONG KAT FAH [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

MARCEL JUDE A/L MS JOSEPH [BEBAS]

LIEW CHIN JIN [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N16: Luyang

HIEW KING CHEU [PARTI TINDAKAN DEMOKRATIK (DAP)]

JAFERY BIN JOMION [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

CHIA CHUI KET [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

SHIM TSHIN NYUK @ AGNES SHIM [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

N17: Tanjong Aru

SALLEH BIN TIASI @ TIASEH [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

HAMID BIN ISMAIL [PARTI ISLAM SE MALAYSIA (PAS)]

YONG WE KONG [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

YONG OUI FAH [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

N18: Petagas

AWANG AHMAD SAH [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

DATUK YAHYAH @ YAHYA BIN HUSSIN @ AG HUSIN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

MAT YUNIN @ MOHD YUNIN BIN ATIN [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N19: Kapayan

CHONG PIT FAH [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

EDWIN @ JACK BOSI [PARTI TINDAKAN DEMOKRATIK (DAP)]

KHOO KEOK HAI [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

PHILLIP AMONG @ DANIEL DELL FIDELIS [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

N20: Moyog

BERNARD LAWRENCE SOLIBUN [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

DANIM @ ALOYSIUS BIN SIAP [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

TERRENCE SIAMBUN [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

DATUK PHILIP BENEDICT LASIMBANG [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

N21: Kawang

DATUK GULAMHAIDAR @ YUSOF BIN KHAN BAHADAR [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

KEFLI @ DZULKEFLI BIN SAFAR [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

EDWARD DAGUL [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

AKOP BIN DAMSAH @ YAKUP BIN DAMSAH [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

N22: Pantai Manis

BAHARUDIN @ BAHARUDDIN BIN NAYAN [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

DATUK ABDUL RAHIM BIN ISMAIL [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

NORAIZAL BIN MOHD NOOR [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

FRED BIN GABRIEL [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N23: Bongawan

AWANG TALIP BIN AWANG BAGUL [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

MOHAMAD BIN ALAMIN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

ASSIM @ HASSIM BIN MATALI [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

AK ALIUDDIN BIN PG MOHD TAHIR [BEBAS]

TAN SRI IBRAHIM BIN MENUDIN [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N24: Membakut

JAAPAR BIN AG GADOR [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

NARAWI @ SINAR BIN AHMAD [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

BANJIMIN ONDOI [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

DATUK MOHD ARIFIN BIN MOHD ARIF [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

N25: Klias

MOHD SANUSI BIN TARIPIN [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

ISNIN BIN ALIASNIH @ LIASNIH [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

ALIAPA BIN OSMAN [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

LAJIM BIN UKIN [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N26: Kuala Penyu

JOHAN @ CHRISTOPHER BIN O.T. GHANI [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

LIMUS BIN JURY [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

HAJI MD. TAJUDDIN BIN HJ. MD. WALLI [BEBAS]

INING BIN SINTEN @ ALEXANDER SINTIN [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

JUSBIAN BIN KENNETH [BEBAS]

N27: Lumadan

SAUDI BIN SUHAILI [BEBAS]

DATUK KAMARLIN BIN OMBI [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

ABDUL RAHMAN BIN MD YAKUB [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

RAPAHI BIN EDRIS [BEBAS]

JAMAIN BIN SARUDIN [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

MOHD JAAFAR BIN IBRAHIM [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

N28: Sindumin

HARUNSAH BIN IBRAHIM [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

AMDE @ HAMDI BIN SIDIK [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

SEMION @ FRED SEMION BIN SAKAI [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

AHMAD BIN BUJANG [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

N29: Kundasang

CLEFTUS STEPHEN SPINE [BEBAS]

JAPIRIL BIN SUHAIMIN [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

JOACHIM GUNSALAM [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

SATIOL BIN INDONG [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

SAM BIN HONDOU [BEBAS]

JAIN SAUTING [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

N30: Karanaan

JALIBIN BIN PAIDI [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

MAT JAILI BIN SAMAT [BEBAS]

DATUK MASIDI BIN MANJUN @ MASDI [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

MUHIDDIN @ MOHD ANAS BIN YUSIN [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N31: Paginatan

PEDDERIN @ FEDDRIN BIN TULIANG @TULING [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

AMRU BIN ABD KADIR [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

YAZID BIN SAHJINAN [BEBAS]

SIRINGAN BIN GUBAT @ ALIANCE [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

N32: Tambunan

WILFRED WIN BIN PONIL [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

JOSEPH PAIRIN KITINGAN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

KOH KUI TZE @ FRANCIS KOH KUI TZE [BEBAS]

JUSTIN BIN YONSODING [BEBAS]

NESTOR BIN JOANNES [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

N33: Bingkor

GAPARI BIN KATINGAN @ GEOFFREY KITINGAN [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

KENNEDY JIE JOHN @ KENN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

RICKY @ ROLAND SEDOMON [BEBAS]

N34: Liawan

NUSLEH BIN MADARAK [BEBAS]

DATUK SAPIN @ SAIRIN BIN KARANO @ KARNO [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

PAUKET YADILOH @ JAHARI TAHIR [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

PAUL BUNSU BIN GITANG @ PAUL GITANG [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

NICHOLAS JAMES GUNTOBON [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

N35: Melalap

KONG FUI SENG [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

RADIN MALLEH [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

ROGER BIN STIMIN [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

NOORITA BINTI SUAL [PARTI TINDAKAN DEMOKRATIK (DAP)]

N36: Kemabong

TAY JIN KIONG @ ALFRED [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

WILLIAM ENSOR BIN TINGKALOR [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

DATUK RUBIN BIN BALANG [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

BIOU BIN SUYAN [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N37: Sook

KUSTIN BIN LADI [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

LIBERTY @ ALIBI BIN LOPOG [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

ELLRON BIN ANGIN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

CHONG YU CHEE @ FRANKIE [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

RUSAYIDI BIN ABDULLAH [BEBAS]

N38: Nabawan

RAYMOND BIN AHUAR [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

GEORGE ERAM @ GEORGE IRAM [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

FATIMAH BINTI AGITOR @ MOHD DAUD [BEBAS]

SIDUM BIN MANJIN [PARTI BERSATU SASA MALAYSIA(BERSAMA)]

BOBBEY AH FANG BIN SUAN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

N39: Sugut

DATUK JAMES BIN RATIB [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

ABDUL RAHMAN BIN ATANG [BEBAS]

DATU KAMARUDDIN BIN DATU MUSTAPHA [BEBAS]

PAGRIOS @ PETRUS BIN ZABANG [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

MASIAWAN KUNCHING [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

N40: Labuk

PINUS BIN GONDILI [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

TANG YUNG HI @ TAN YONG GEE [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

METAH @ MICHAEL BIN ASANG [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

N41: Gum Gum

AHMAD THAMRIN @ TAMRIN B. MOHD JAINI [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

HASSAN BIN HAMI @ HAMID [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

DATUK ZAKARIA BIN MOHD. EDRIS @ TUBAU [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

N42: Sungai Sibuga

A.M. JAFFAR @ DAMAID BIN JUANA [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

MUSA BIN AMAN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

MOHD ROSLAN BIN YUSSOF [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

MOHD ARSHAD BIN ABDUL [BEBAS]

IRWANSHAH BIN MUSTAPA [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N43: Sekong

DATU ILAHAN BIN DATU AMILBANGSA [BEBAS]

DATUK SAMSUDIN BIN YAHYA [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

AWANG @ ABDUL NASIP BIN OTHMAN [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

AHMAD BIN IBRAHIM [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

MUSAH BIN GHANI [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N44: Karamunting

YONG VUI MIN [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

CHONG KET KIUN [PARTI TINDAKAN DEMOKRATIK (DAP)]

CHARLES O PANG SU PIN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

N45: Elopura

HIEW VUN ZIN [PARTI TINDAKAN DEMOKRATIK (DAP)]

AU KAM WAH [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

LIAU FOOK KONG [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

N46: Tanjong Papat

YONG CHIE MAN @ YU CHIE MAN [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

TAN SHU KIAH [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

POON MING FUNG [PARTI TINDAKAN DEMOKRATIK (DAP)]

N47: Kuamut

MASIUNG BIN BANAH [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

EDWARD PODOK [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

MUSTAPA BIN DATU TAMBUYONG [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N48: Sukau

JUHORI BIN PARITAI [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

DATUK SADDI BIN ABDU RAHMAN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

APRIN BIN MUSIN [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

AHDAH BIN SULAIMAN [PARTI ISLAM SE MALAYSIA (PAS)]

N49: Tungku

DATO SHUAIB BIN DATO MUTALIB [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

DATUK MOHD SUHAILI BIN SAID [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

JOHAN BIN NUL [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

TSEN YUN FAH @ MOHD. AZLAN TSEN ABDULLAH [BEBAS]

JOHANI BIN ABD HALIM [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N50: Lahad Datu

ALIANDU BIN ENJIL [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

ARIFFIN BIN HAMID @ ALFA HAMID [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

DATO' MOHAMMAD YUSOF BIN APDAL [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

HAMID AWONG @ ABDUL HAMID AWONG [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N51: Kunak

DATUK NILWAN BIN KABANG [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

KASMAN BIN KARATE [PARTI ISLAM SE MALAYSIA (PAS)]

HUSSEIN BIN IBNU HASSAN [BEBAS]

VALENTINE @ RENGERS SEBASTIAN [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

ABD SATTAL BIN SHAFIEE [BEBAS]

SHARIF SHAMSUDDIN BIN SHARIF SAGAF [BEBAS]

N52: Sulabayan

HUSSEIN BIN MUMAKIL [BEBAS]

MAMAT BIN BARHANA [BEBAS]

HERMENY BIN MURGAL [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

GHAZALIE B PG. HINDI @ ABDUL GHANI [BEBAS]

JULKALANI BIN ABD. RAHMAN [BEBAS]

DATO' JAUJAN BIN SAMBAKONG [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

HASAMAN BIN SAGARAN [PARTI BERSATU SASA MALAYSIA (BERSAMA)]

N53: Senallang

AB KARIM BIN TALIP [BEBAS]

MOHD AMIN BIN ABDUL MEM [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

DATU BADARUDDIN BIN TUN DATU HJ MUSTAPHA [BEBAS]

DATUK NASIR BIN SAKARAN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

ABDUL MANANG BIN HATIB LAWARI @ OSMAN [BEBAS]

N54: Bugaya

ATAL MUHAMMAD BIN K.K ABD MENANG [BEBAS]

ABDUL HUSSIN BIN KIAMSIN [BEBAS]

HASAI BIN TUDAI [PARTI ISLAM SE MALAYSIA (PAS)]

ALIMIN BIN BUDIN [BEBAS]

RAMLEE BIN MARAHABAN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

ABDULLAH SANI BIN ABDUL SALLEH [BEBAS]

N55: Balung

ABDUL HAMID [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

S. ABAS BIN S. ALI [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

MOHD ABDILLAH BIN TIMBASAL [BEBAS]

FRANK SALAZAR @ FRANCO [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N56: Apas

CHOK YIT MIN [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

TAHIR BIN DAHU [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

DATUK TAWFIQ BIN ABU BAKAR TITINGAN [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

ALIZAMAN BIN JIJURAHMAN [PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT (PKR)]

N57: Sri Tanjong

YONG AH POH [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

OLIVIA CHONG OI YUN [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

FUNG LEN FUI [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

N58: Merotai

HO SHAU VUI [PARTI MAJU SABAH (SAPP)]

CHIN CHEE SYN [BEBAS]

PANG YUK MING [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

MOHD BIN MANUKE [BEBAS]

AHMAD BIN DULLAH [PARTI ISLAM SE MALAYSIA (PAS)]

RITA RUDIANSAH BIN ABU BAKAR [BEBAS]

N59: Tanjong Batu

FATMAWATY BINTI MOHD YUSUF [PARTI ISLAM SE MALAYSIA (PAS)]

HAMISA BINTI SAMAT [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

N60: Sebatik

MOHAMMAD JEFFRY BIN ROSMAN [PARTI REFORMASI NEGERI (STAR)]

DAUD BIN JALALUDDIN [PARTI ISLAM SE MALAYSIA (PAS)]

ABD MUIS BIN PICHO [BARISAN NASIONAL (BN)]

MOHAMAD YUSUP BIN LEWAH [BEBAS]

GIANT Hypermarket CHEATS

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:24:00 +0800

Have you been to Giant Hypermarket Kolombong? Or other Giant branch? I had been there (Kolombong) and the other Giant branches for years now. And I never felt fully satisfied with the services, pricing, and products. I am not sure if you ever felt cheated by the way the premise display the price on the shelf.

People as aged as I am could easily be betrayed by the price tag on the shelf. There was once when I needed a bottle of drinking water because I have to take my medication. There, loud and clear stated on the drinking water shelf RM 0.80. I grabbed a bottle and when it was scanned at the payment counter it was actually RM 0.99. I argued with the staff there but they simply put me in the wrong side when they started saying, "Ada TULIS ba sana!" [It's WRITTEN there!]. I said, you put the price tag for other brand but you display another brand on the shelf. And then, they simply said: "Oh, habis sudah yang itu." [O, that one is sold out]. How ridiculous!

On some other times, I saw them put a wrong price tag on some vegetables. It was between two different vegetables. One was about RM 2.00 per kilogram, and the other was RM 2.00 per gram. How do think? If people in a hurry just grab it and pay at the counter without noticing the tag initially? Don't you agree with me if I would say it is definitely CHEATING! But, I realised that they keep on repeating the same 'MISTAKES'. Oh! Bullshit!

And, I started to learn their 'MARKETING STRATEGY'. So, when the price was different from what shown on the shelf or even ON THE PRODUCT itself when they are scanned at the payment counter, I just left them there. I only paid for what is right for me!

After some time, I am a bit ease to shop at Giant premises. When the worst is still awaiting to burst!

Here it is. After work, I decided to buy a bottle of pet shampoo. So I thought I could get it from Giant Hypermarket Kolombong. I am not familiar with the premise product section so I asked the staff one after another. They had just recently rearranged the shelf. I am not satisfied when they were reluctant to show where exactly I could find the shampoo just because I was looking for "Syampu untuk ANJING" [DOG shampoo]. Hey! Come on. I breathe in OXYGEN so as my Dog. SCIENCE, please. Although I am not good at the subject.

Here comes the disaster! My OKU daughter was fascinated to her reflection in the mirror. So she stepped closer and touched on one of the framed mirror. She put it down. Ok. Almost instantly a mirror on the lower shelf cracked! I grabbed her by the hand and leave. But the girl staff followed us saying that my daughter cracked the mirror. I said no. How can it be? She was touching the mirror on the upper shelf not the one which has cracked! She said the mirror cracked when we were nearby it. She forced us to pay for it. I had to pay so as not wanting any problem with the security! The price was RM 27.99. Rounded is RM 28.00. That was what said earlier before we reached the payment counter. Well, she was good enough to allow her staff privilege 10% discounts for us to pay the cracked mirror. With the security threatening look on us I paid RM 25.19 (Rounded to RM 25.20). "Nah! Sudah saya kasi diskaun itu!" [There! You are given discount for it!]. If I had a choice, who would want to buy a WORST QUALITY of mirror at Giant? NEVER! If you doubt me, go and try to have a look at their mirror. Exactly, the framed mirror sized 12" X 36". Let me know if I am wrong.

I am not satisfied because not only I had to pay for the cracked mirror but most importantly I HAD TO SKIP LUNCH since I am on a very tight budget. Poor me. Pity on my daughter. We left the premise with the unwrapped cracked mirror. I asked for anything to wrap the mirror but they have nothing. Not even any big sized plastic bag. They simply say "TIADA." [NONE].

But, here is my warning! GIANT will be no more. I won't buy anything from it. Doesn't matter if it is not Giant in Kolombong. As long as it is Giant premises or branches. Go to hell!

1878: Grant by the Sultan of Sulu

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:17:00 +0800

_________________________________________________________________________________

THE DEED OF 1878

(TRANSLATED FROM A DOCUMENT WRITTEN IN ARABIC

CHARACTERS FOUND IN WASHINGTON)

Signature of Sultan Official seal of the

Mohammed Jamalul Alam Sultan of Sulu

GRANT BY THE SULTAN OF SULU OF A PERMANENT

LEASE COVERING HIS LANDS AND TERRITORIES

ON THE ISLAND OF BORNEO

DATED JANUARY 22, 1878

We, Sri Paduka Maulana Al Sultan MOHAMMED JAMALUL ALAM, son of Sari Paduka Marhum Al Sultan MOHAMMED PULALUM, Sultan of Sulu and of all dependencies thereof on behalf of ourselves and for our heirs and successors, and with the expressed desire of all value in common agreement, do hereby desire to lease, of our own free will and satisfaction to Gustavus Baron de Overbeck of Hong Kong, and to Alfred Dent Esquire of London, who act as representatives of a British Company together with their heirs, associates, successors, and assigns forever and until the end of time, all rights and powers which we possess over all territories and lands tributary to us on the mainland of the Island of Borneo, commencing from the Pandasan River on the east, and therefore along the whole east coast as far as the Sibuku on the south including all territories on the Pandasan River and in the coastal area, known as Paitan, Sugut, Banggai, Labuk, Sandakan, China-batangan, Mumiang, and all other territories and coastal lands to the south including of Darvel Bay, and as far as the Sibuku River, together with all the islands which lie within nine miles from the coast.

In considerations of this (territorial?) lease, the honorable Gustavus Baron de Overbeck and Alfred Dent Esquire, promise to pay His Highness Maulana Sultan Mohammed Jamalul Alam and to his heirs and successors, the sum of five thousand dollars annually, to be paid cash and every year.

The above mentioned territories are from today truly leased to Mr. Gustavus Baron de Overbeck and to Alfred Dent Esquire, as already said, together with their heirs, their associates (company) and to their successors and assigns for as long as they choose or desire to use them; but the rights and powers hereby issued shall not be transferred to another nation, or a company of other nationality, without the consent of their Majestic's Government.

Should there be any dispute, or reviving of aid grievances of any kind between me, and our heirs and successors, with Mr. Gustavus Baron de Overbeck or his company, then the matter will be brought for consideration or judgment in their Majestic's Consul-General in Brunei.

Moreover, if His Highness Maulana Sultan Mohammed Jamalul Alam, and his heirs and successors, become involved in any trouble or difficulties hereafter, the said honorable Mr. Gustavus Baron de Overbeck and his company promise to give aid and advice to us within the extent of their ability.

This letter is written in Sulu, at the Palace of the Sultan Mohammed Jamalul Alam on the 19th day of the month of Muharram, A. H. 1295 that is on the 22nd day of the month of January, year of 1878.
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News, Talks, Claims and Whispers around 'WAR begins in Sabah Sulu Sultanate with Malaysia - March 1'

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 16:27:00 +0800

Take it! Like it or not, believe it or not, this has started. I am not of any mentions to comment.

Surely, the Sabahans who are in the state of being careful at all times. SMSes from relatives and friends are pouring in to us in the capital. Like this one, '[ ... ] mti la! Sa trprgkp d opis, drurt uda sren plis sru plg tup prms n bnk]' ( ... we're dead. I couldn't get out of the office. The police are alerting with siren. Ordered to close the premises and banks) says one text from a friend's older sister who is siding in Lahad Datu at the moment. Expressing her fear for the situation.

Another sharing from a friend who owned a restaurant next to a car wash run by the people roots originating from the Philippines had dare to add in our uneasiness by saying, 'Orang yang pandai cakap Pilipin saja yang kami tidak bunuh' (Only those who speaks the Philippines language won't be killed). Well, I have heard such a story a couple of decades ago. And when I heard of it again it is at this situation. And they said that only last night!

A friend of mine whose husband is a reporter at the stand-off talked about her husband been there since the very first day of the group occupying a village there. And managed to get a bit of the current situation when I eavesdropped to their conversation through the phone call. Although Kadazandusun language is not my mother tongue but I could understand a lot of the language. It says, 'Now, there has been 15 Filipinos and 4 Malaysians are dead'.

I also made a phone call to my younger sister whose husband is serving with the Malaysian Armed Force. She talked about the Sulu Sultanate claimants followers who actually first captured a PGA member. And that was the reason for the armed forces to stay alert at all times. They are briefed to be ready should the situation got worst and the battalions of army are heading towards the scene at no time.

I don't feel it is the time for me to just ignore things. I forwarded a text from a friend who is actually being nearby the group clash to my husband. Trying to make him understand that our daughter's school is only next to the Philippines descendants settlements which was moved from the Pulau Gaya settlements about a decade ago. And if things don't look good for me, I, myself would drive there to fetch my daughter.

If it is no time to wait, I made a phone call to my younger brother who is currently serving with the Malaysian Armed Forces. I couldn't get through. I tried to contact my sister-in-law, and her number couldn't be reached at the moment. I felt restless. I tried my niece's number, and there at the other end I heard her voice telling me she is at school. I tried as much as I can to be calm by asking whether or not her mother is at home. She said 'yes'. I asked about her Daddy, she said that her father is away to Kuala Lumpur and only be back late today. Oh! Thank God.

And this is the reason of my restlessness. WAR begins in Sabah Sulu Sultanate with Malaysia - March 1 | Rebuilding for the Better Philippines . Try to look at the pageview counter! It changes every second. And still counting on !....

A Day To Remember, A Time To Cherish

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:40:00 +0800

Yes... It's done. For 3 months I worked on my plan to bring to reality to gather all family members. And now everything is completed. Not just the function itself but the whole of family members were there to wish the grandfather and grandmother good health ahead. It is indeed planned since 3 years before. But many things came up and I have to keep my plan in silent.

I thanked all that have supported us in the gathering. Well, it was really exhausting. For the last two weeks before the functions, I had to do 3 jobs or 4 jobs or even 5 jobs in a day just to meet the dateline of plate, banner, photos, T-shirts, parents function attires, cakes and everything. The cow some more! And courage is all that I have. I had to attend my job in the morning, had to attend for my daughter's doctor's appointment in the afternoon in some days, and in late afternoon had to contact some of the company that I had a deal and only managed to be at home at 8 pm or even 11 pm on some days. Ahh... On the day of the function itself, I am grateful to my siblings, cousins and relatives for all the hard works.

A bit disappointment actually when I have to change the time on that particular day. From 10 am to 5.00 pm but only started at 6.30 pm. I have to bear all the talks from people who claim to be part of my family but not invited in the gathering. It was indeed meant for immediate family gathering. But, well, I guess I know the exact reason for the time changes. My siblings have totally no respect for me. Never mind. I said to myself, "I had done my job". Imagine all the excuses they gave me. Some had to work because could not apply for leave. Some pretend to be too busy. But... they could apply for leave for others functions the day after for 2 days!... Or some wanted to be seen popular among the crowds. Oh my!...

I was totally ashamed by the way we handle the functions. It wasn't like what I had planned. Imagine when I could read their thoughts. Hahaha... They thought that I would only want my parents to cut off the cake by letting my parents sitting in front of the cake. In fact, it is the blessing ceremony the utmost important part of the functions. Oh shame!... They don't even get the idea of no alcohol before the ceremony. That is the reason for me to do it in the morning not in the afternoon.... Ahhh ... enough said.

Now, I am ready to explore my life. I am all set to travel around the world. This is the main reason for me organizing the 2013 Family Gathering and Wedding Anniversary for my parents. Will you understand me?....

Unseen Non-human Form Punch In The Eye

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Sat, 2 Feb 2013 10:56:00 +0800

It has been quite some time ago I last wrote on this page. My job has taken too much of my time. It was just no life at all. None. Until, recently.

I went back to my parents home. Just to check on them. Weird things happen anywhere. I supposed. But when it happened to my family. To my mother, precisely, is something beyond my imagination. Oh... how should I talk about this ...

When I saw my mother's blackened right eye, wild thoughts came at light speed. What actually had happened to her? When she claimed that some kind of non-human form did it, I began to think of a rationale behind it. In fact, it is irrational. Had my mother gone ... ? Gasp. I cut off the thought.

But, some previous incidents had started to grow support on my mother's claim. On one time, when some of my relatives joined in the rice wine drinking at my mother's place, they actually felt the presence of another company of unseen form. Huh... Some of them had boldly claimed that they saw a pretty girl joining the drinking. But not everyone saw 'her'. In fact, the person who saw 'her' said that the girl actually seated in between them. Hush...

Today, I am going back to mother's place. Another visit to check if things are all right. I hope there is no new mystery.

2013 is just around the corner...

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:57:00 +0800

Santa Claus's Special Reindeer

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:54:00 +0800

Look at the image above. Do you know which one is Rudolph? Yes. The one with the SHINY RED NOSE.

Does anybody know the exact number of reindeer Santa Claus used to pulled his sleigh on Christmas Eve? Yes. At first, there were only EIGHT. And when Rudolph was added to the team it became NINE. Until now, it is NINE REINDEER. Great!

Now, try this. Name all the other reindeer excluding Rudolph. Okay. First, DASHER. Second, DANCER. Third, PRANCER. Fourth, VIXEN. Fifth, COMET. Sixth, CUPID. Seventh, DONNER. Eighth, BLITZEN. Ninth, guess who? Nine? Yes. It's nine, remember? It's RUDOLPH.

Now, say their names quickly.

DASHER-DANCER-PRANCER-VIXEN-COMET-CUPID-DONNER-BLITZEN-RUDOLPH.

It's good, huh?

And story time...

The Story of Rudolph

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer

"He's the most famous reindeer of all time. But things weren't always so rosy for young Rudolph..."

Once upon a time there lived at the North Pole a young reindeer named Rudolph. He was a lively, happy reindeer and loved playing in the snow.

One day, the other reindeer noticed that he had a very large, bright red nose, and they teased him about without mercy.

Rudolph was sad because it was Christmas Eve and he was afraid that, because of shiny nose, he would never be chosen to pull Santa's sleigh. He went to visit Santa and Elf, who were getting all their presents ready. They were always kind to Rudolph and never mentioned his funny nose.

At last, Santa boomed, 'Elf, I must go now. Let's load up the presents. When all was ready, Santa asked. 'Where are my eight reindeer? I need their strength to pull my sleigh.'

Then Santa looked around him and noticed how foggy the night had become. He was worried that he would not be able to see his way. Suddenly he spied Rudolph with his bright red nose, and he had a very bright idea!

'Rudolph,' he cried, 'I want you - with your shiny nose - to light the way for my sleigh tonight!'

Santa's eight reindeer - Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen - made way for Rudolph with his shiny red nose. Now everybody loved him and said what a very special reindeer he was. From then on, Rudolph was Santa's first choice every Christmas Eve.

Tadaaaaa...

MERRY CHRISTMAS. May the spirit of Christmas brings joy and peace to all mankind.

Swiss Alps at Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:15:00 +0800

I think I'm going insane now! I am thinking of going somewhere this Christmas. And I started imagining the snow on the Swiss Alps. Ah... sure.

I started browsing for images of the Swiss alps from the Internet. And I like all of them. I said to myself, "Why not?".

I began my search of the location. The exact location on the world map. And here it is. SWISS ALPS.

I am not sure which is which! Hahaha...

The Swiss Alps are the portion of the Alps mountain range that lies within Switzerland. Ah! Switzerland... This is really a great place to be. Because of their central position within the entire Alpine range, they are also known as the Central Alps.

I started looking for images. Check out all the images of my choice. I love all of them.

Oh! This is a place to be.

Notice the picture. It has a relaxing value. All the tiredness from the many workloads. I deserve this. I would like to sit all day long staring at mountains. When you had all out committed to your job all year round, don't you think you need to go somewhere. Forget about the work. We don't just live to work. We are to enjoy life.

Isn't this beautiful?

Wow! I enjoy going camping everytime. And I noticed that this picture is a camping version on the Alps. Hahaha... Terrific. They called it 'The cosy hut in the Alps'. Well. Malaysia doesn't have this type of climate. So my camping experience could not be applied here. When I have decided to go camping somewhere on the Swiss Alps, I would definitely find a travel agent.

Reminded me of my college day! Hahaha ...

When I was in college, I took Art as my elective (some kind of minor course). In fact, I don't really good in art. Only part of it. Then, one day my lecturer asked us to draw a scenery using the water colour material. Oh dear! I tried very hard to come up with one acceptable result. But I failed many times. And finally I came up with the idea of drawing the scenery of the four season's country Autumn. Guess what! My lecturer showed it in front of my friends and said "What is this? Is it the result of the forest burning?". It took time for me to heal the wound in my heart. But what great friends I had! They didn't laugh at it. They said, "It's okay. This is only an elective and it's not important at all." Indeed! Because I was good in other courses.

A perfect place to be at Christmas!

Up to date, I am still wondering how people could ski. Well, it's a fantastic view to see people skiing. I first noticed my fond of skiing picture when I was just about 4 or 5 years old. I saw a picture of people skiing on my aunt's talcum powder bottle. And I started dreaming that one day I could ski like the people in the talcum powder's bottle picture. Sadly I couldn't recalled the brand of the talcum powder. And in fact I do hope I could realized my dream one of these days.

Is this real?

It is really an amazing view. Adrenalin is everywhere. I can feel it! And this skier is enjoying the sport. An expert of course. But having too close to the cliff? Huh... I am afraid of height! Hahaha...

A spectacular view! Oh my...

When looking into this picture, I remember driving up the Crocker Range to my hometown. The route I took is started from Kota Kinabalu, then Penampang, next Tambunan, after that Keningau and finally my hometown Tenom. And this particular view reminded me of one place along the highway in the Tambunan area after Gunung Mas or Gunung Alab. Well I don't know the name of the place. I am sorry for that. But true it is similar to this. The difference is the mountain is not covered with snow! Hahaha... I noticed some people stopped by to enjoy the scenery. But I just passed by. Or maybe next time? Oh! I already have a plan.

Rustic cabin in the Swiss Alps with a beautiful waterfalls behind it.

What a wonderful idea! Having a cabin with waterfalls in the background? Along the Tamparuli-Kundasang Highway towards Mt. Kinabalu, we people of Sabah 'The Land Below The Wind', would definitely spot the amazing view more or less similar to the one in the picture. Lucky us! But the idea of staying in a cabin has come too much for me to realized it.

I wish this is my backyard ...

A village with the mountains at the backyard! Yeehaw!... Love it. This is too realistic. I would like to be at this place. But even in Kinabalu National Park we can experience the same feeling. Try staying in one of the resorts or hotels or even homestays close to Mount Kinabalu. The locals here no obligation to follow my advise... Hahaha...

How nice!

I thought it is the road lane covered with snow in winter! Or is it? Well only the expert could tell the difference. Hahaha... For me, I have not experienced this! Pity on me. I could not imagine if the Borneo Crocker Range got covered with snow!

Fantastic!

Ah! Finally. I wish I would be on the snowy mountains this Christmas! O God hear my prayer.

Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken Buy 1 Free 1 Discount Voucher Deal 2012 @ SS15 & Pavilion

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 12:13:00 +0800

Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken Buy 1 Free 1 Discount Voucher Deal 2012 @ SS15 & Pavilion

I don't think it's this simple. But why not? Just give it a try.

I wish the voucher is available at any KFC outlet in Kota Kinabalu.

North Borneo Train: Melalap The Final Station

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:34:00 +0800

In some parts of the interior of Sabah, train still serves as the main transport for people to get around. Just to name a few train main stops like Saliwangan, Halogilat, Rayoh, and Pangi along the Beaufort-Tenom route are the places which depend solely on train service. In the old days, the North Borneo Train spanned it service starting from Jesselton to Melalap as its final station.

According to history, the Tenom-Melalap route was opened in 1906. And was closed in 1970. But according to a local, Mr. Albert Rusing Lisiu, who had used the service to shuttle from Beaufort and Melalap, the termination of service was done in phases. The service termination to Melalap was started in 1970 and the station was only completely closed in 1972. The last Station Master of Melalap Railway Station was Mr. Aloysius Soliat. Some old folks could still remember some locals who worked as porter such as Mr. Sasanggung Gomboon from Kg. Oloson, Melalap and another man from Pensiangan known as Mr. Agumos. The later was confirmed by Madam Baisah Umbol. Well, thanks to them for the information!

In the mid to late 1970s, the railway was still very new then! No wonder I had a feeling that a train might passed by when we took the railway bridges path as an alternative road to school. We did that during the rainy season when the river water level rose up and the current were very strong. Normally, I and a group of 6 or 8 school children went to school on foot passing through rivulet, stream and some through Sg. Malutut which has a fast and strong current. Our normal path was actually made up of buffalo trail at the grazing land!

Melalap Railway Station (2012): Once the Final Station of North Borneo Train.

Picture taken on 09 October 2012 by Christian Eddy Albert

Back in 1975 to 1976, the station was used as Melalap Police Station. It served as a quarters at the same time. If I am not mistaken a policeman, Sergeant Tangulun, and his family lived there during the period. I was in Primary One then. I remember studying in the same class with the policeman son, Kumbang Tangulun, until Primary Two at a school nearby, SK Melalap. Later, when the police base quarters construction was completely set up, the station no longer served as a police station. I didn't quite remember when another family moved in there. But according to a State Native Chief Representative of Kg. Kasiai, a village nearby, a man who worked with the Sabah Health Department, Mr. Ambrose Gohol, and his family occupied the place after the policeman family and stayed there for some years. Thanks to Mr. Mujim Masusun for helping me remembering the days. As he laughed, he told me that he used to accompany an older cousin to go the place just to have a glimpse look or exchanges of smile to one of Mr. Ambrose's daughter, Emma. Of course I knew Emma! Where was I? I had lived there until Primary Six before continuing my Secondary School study in the Peninsular of Malaysia. I must have missed my memory somewhere among the clouds. Hahaha...

Melalap Railway Station (2012): Located near Melalap shophouses.

Picture taken on 09 October 2012 by Christian Eddy Albert

A row of shophouses building is located nearby. The building is as old as the railway station. Even though it has aged but still home a couple of families who run the sundry shops. The are two shops still operating. One is long closed in the late 1990s.

Melalap shophouses: Once and the future shop from the Colonial Era.

Picture taken on 09 October 2012 by Christian Eddy Albert

In the past, there used to be a Tamu (market) on Saturdays. The town folks came out with farm produce to sell in exchange for a packet of sugar and coffee. Fish mongers from Tenom came up with salt water fish. It was the day that everyone waited for.

During that time, RM 1.00 for a Land Rover ride from Melalap to Tenom was considered too much to afford. The Tamu then slowly forgotten as most of the new generation work at the government offices in Tenom. Who would want to buy at the Tamu when they could get supplies from Tenom as they wish for daily? Soon after, Melalap has turned out to be a quiet town.

Melalap folks getting household needs from the two shops.

Picture taken on 09 October 2012 by Christian Eddy Albert

The price of goods sold here are quite high compared to those in Tenom. But people have no choice. Sometimes in the mid month there are one or two things of kitchen supplies that run out of stock like salt, sugar, coffee, and detergent as well. And the folks from the surrounding villages get their supplies here.

Old Tree: Believed to have been there since the opening of Melalap Town.

Picture taken on 09 October 2012 by Christian Eddy Albert

It has been some tradition from the past to plant trees to officiating an opening ceremony. Melalap has an old tree at the Tamu ground similar to those trees in front of the Tenom Railway Station. Some says that the tree has been there long before anyone could exactly tell when it was planted there. But I believed the tree is as old as Melalap town.

The left-wing view: Worn out condition.

Picture taken on 09 October 2012 by Christian Eddy Albert

The right-wing: Also in worn out condition.

Picture taken on 09 October 2012 by Christian Eddy Albert

And there was once the reputation of Melalap as The Final Railway Station of North Borneo Train.

Those were the days ...

Picture taken on 09 October 2012 by Christian Eddy Albert

Online Banking Security: Challenge Questions

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:35:00 +0800

Online banking is the most convenient channel to pay our monthly commitment rather than queuing up a long winding line at a bank CDMs. Normally if it is a pay day for most government servants in Malaysia. I don't know, but people choose night time.

I moved from a traditional method to a newer method which is the Online Banking. First, you need to create your login Username and Password. It comes with the setting of a number of security questions. Be careful...

I intended to transfer fund to somebody's account. I was challenged with a question that has not been asked for long. After the wrong attempt I was logged out by the system. An error message was displayed urging me to call the Service Centre. I was asked should I ever called the centre in the past and I said NEVER. A personal who was assisting me on the line told me to clear the matter at any bank counter of its branch. Because the system has to verify my voice!

The next day at 2.00 pm I went to the bank branch of where I had my account opened the first time. At the front counter I tried to explain my situation. Later a man officer asked me to login to their online banking system. I guess he just wanted to have a clear understanding of my problem. When the screen displayed some error message, he gave a thoughtful look but handed me a piece of paper. He wanted me to fill in my name, my IC number, and signature on the form. I was then led to a customer service counter. I need to wait for a while after I handed my form.

When it was my turn. I have to again explain my issue with the online banking. The officer asked for my IC and ATM card. When everything seems clear: bio metric verification says Thumbprint:PASS, I left the bank with a smile on my face.The officer reminded me to login on that very day (otherwise my account cannot be helped) using the PIN given.

When I reached home, it was the first thing I did. Huh? What's wrong? the system rejected my request to login into my account. Without hesitation I headed to the nearest bank branch (different branch).

I went through attempts to call the Customer Service Centre because it was the MUST do procedure. I need to verify myself about four times. The standard procedure when you called the customer service is you have to verify yourself.

The issue was that they could not release my account. I failed the voice verification. I later learnt from the officer that I have a shaky voice. Not sure of what it should relate to.

From one officer to another bank officer of higher ranking post I sought for assistance. And again I have to verify my self. Even though the officer seem to know each other well to the person speaking over the phone, he had to verify himself in some kind of codes. I guess it was a standard protocol. I then asked to login the bank system using the last password login attempt. Whooa! Magic. My online banking is active again.

I guess not all bank staff knows how their online banking system functions. At some point in the process, I was not satisfied with the way one of the bank staff attended to my problem. It was when I tried to login into the system it showed my username and caption. Of course it's there! But the staff kept telling me I had done mistakes such as entering wrong passwords. I tried to explain my situation but the staff didn't not seem to listen. It was like I didn't familiar to ICT even if it as simple as that one. Huh!...

Later, I read from the bank website that even if you have reset your online banking, your username and challenge questions don't change!

Accomodation in Tenom: Hotel Sri Perdana

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Sat, 3 Nov 2012 07:49:00 +0800

I didn't plan to go back to my hometown early. But, my younger sister's mother-in-law passed away. I with 3-kids on tow attended the funeral service. I called a couple of hotels in Tenom to stay overnight but unfortunately they are already fully booked.

Only then, I managed to contact Hotel Sri Perdana and I was lucky that there was 1-room available. It is a Family Suite Room. Costing for RM 60 per night with hot shower and sitting on the same block with KFC Restaurant at the ground level, I am satisfied. But, I am only allowed to stay for one night because the next day is fully booked by members of the Chinese Business Conference (I learnt from the hotel staff).

Our room is a Family Suite Room. The room is spacious with 1-double bed + 1-single bed. It has attached bathroom with hot shower available. TV is also provided in the room but you cannot choose your favourite channel since it is centralized control. But no worry, I like the Jet Li movie they chose for us. Hahaha... The room is also provided with a cupboard and a dressing table. 3-towel and 3-hotel bar soap is provided for a complimentary stay. Not forgetting, our room is air-conditioned.

Coffee & Tea making facility is not available. But, okay, the coffee shop sits on the same block at the ground level. In fact, there are 3 coffee shops side-by-side in the same row. At 4.00 pm these coffee shops sell fresh baked 'pau' and you can have your afternoon tea/coffee. We ordered 4 tausa pau, 4 chicken pau and 4 glasses of hot Milo. And, that was nice!

At night, the town is very quiet. Most shops closed as early as 5.00 pm. Still, not a thing to worry since the two supermarket, Bestamart and Gmart, open until 9.00 pm. Plus the KFC Restaurant which is also closed late. There are also a couple of diners open late into the night for both Chinese restaurant and Muslim restaurant. I chose to have dinner at the Chinese restaurant... A 7-eleven outlet is at the opposite block; a bank kiosk is inside the premise. Tenom is a small town that you need not worry about getting lost! Trust me.

When you are in Tenom, be reminded to rise up early. The coffee shops open very early in the morning. At 5.30 am the Tenom folks who seek for 'mee goreng', 'chakui', 'saomai' and some other types of kuih like 'piang' would normally have their breakfast at the coffee shops. They are the bus operators who are likely the regular customers. And, if you wish to have breakfast there don't be late. The kuih and also fried noodles will be sold out at 7.00 am! Or worst at 6.30 am! Hahaha... sounds weird? Indeed, we are lucky to be there on time with only 4 pre-wrapped of mee goreng left! And it was only 6.55 am.

Well, if you would like to stay at Hotel Sri Perdana Tenom, ask for room facing to the Shell station. At least you are not facing the concrete wall!!!

Dinner at Dowish Restaurant Penampang

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 02:15:00 +0800

I went for the School Prefect's Dinner at Dowish Restaurant. It was held in there since the pricing is affordable. It is situated nearby the KDCA place and Servay Hypermarket Penampang.

Alright. The food. In overall, the food here tastes good. The menus are mostly of Chinese cooking. It has a Halal logo if that is what you are thinking of. In fact, the most number of teacher who attended the function are Muslims, including the school Principal.

Next, the place. Since it is located by the main road, I guess nobody would fuss about it. It has several dining rooms which can accommodate up to 200 guests. Ours was a moderate size which can hold to 100 guests. And, there are also rooms marked as VIP. Each rooms can fit in 1 table for 10 guests. And of course, you need to arrange the booking in advance.

Well, I guess the place is just nice. A friend is already planning to have a function here at Dowish Restaurant.

Malaysia Public Holidays & School Holidays 2013 - One Stop Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:03:00 +0800

Malaysia Public Holidays & School Holidays 2013 - One Stop Malaysia

Malaysia School Terms & School Holidays in 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:40:00 +0800

2013 SCHOOL TERMS & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Group A
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Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu
Semester	Start	End	Days	Weeks
1	01.01.2013 01.02.2013 01.03.2013	31.01.2013 28.02.2013 21.03.2013	23 20 15	12
	Number of days		58
	Mid-Semester School Break			1
	22.03.2013	30.03.2013	9
	31.03.2013 01.04.2013 01.05.2013	30.04.2013 23.05.2013	1 22 17	8
	Number of days		40
	Mid-year School Break			2
	24.05.2013	08.06.2013	16
2	09.06.2013 01.07.2013 01.08.2013	30.06.2013 31.07.2013 05.08.2013	16 23 3	9
	Number of days		42
	Mid-Semester School Break			1
	06.08.2013	17.08.2013	12
	18.08.2013 01.09.2013 01.10.2013 01.11.2013	31.08.2013 30.09.2013 31.10.2013 14.11.2013	10 22 23 10	13
	Number of days		65
	Year End School Break			6
	15.11.2013	31.12.2013	47
	TOTAL		289	52

Group B
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Perlis, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Pahang, Sabah, Sarawak, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya
Semester	Start	End	Days	Weeks
1	02.01.2013 01.02.2013 01.03.2013	31.01.2013 28.02.2013 22.03.2013	22 20 16	12
	Number of days		58
	Mid-Semester School Break			1
	23.03.2013	31.03.2013	9
	01.04.2013 01.05.2013	30.04.2013 24.05.2013	22 18	8
	Number of days		40
	Mid-year School Break			2
	24.05.2013	08.06.2013	16
2	10.06.2013 01.07.2013 01.08.2013	30.06.2013 31.07.2013 06.08.2013	15 23 4	9
	Number of days		42
	Mid-Semester School Break			1
	07.08.2013	18.08.2013	12
	19.08.2013 01.09.2013 01.10.2013 01.11.2013	31.08.2013 30.09.2013 31.10.2013 15.11.2013	10 21 23 11	13
	Number of days		65
	Year End School Break			6
	16.11.2013	01.01.2014	47
	TOTAL		289	52

Source:www.moe.gov.my

Check out the deal

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:52:00 +0800

Bali Trip on Groupon... Wow! Affordable. For 3D2N stay in either Bali or Jakarta or Bandung or Medan or Jogjakarta, this package is incredibly cheap at RM199 (1 person) / RM380 (2 persons). Now, it is I who need to decide. Only yesterday, the Jogjakarta Trip is changed to March 2013. That has made me thinking of other destinations. I am looking for places in the Asian countries. And this package offered on Groupon is something good. The offer lasts within 6-days. Act now!

Daylight sighs...

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:18:00 +0800

Ahh... I have read some articles in The Nepal Issue from the MAS's going places in-flight magazine for 3 times. My thought wanders. I look up MyDeal for discounted travel package. It's just not there. Perhaps in future. I learnt that the best time to visit Kathmandu are between October to November and February to March. Hiking up to the foothills of Mt. Everest could probably not practical in the chill weather of winter!

Dreams of vacations in Kathmandu, Nepal!

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:35:00 +0800

Sitting quietly and attentively. As I read on the MAS in-flight magazine, I begin to dream of a vacation over the mountains in Kathmandu! Insane! My love for nature never stops. It was just a few days ago when I sought the quotation for climbing up Mt. Kinabalu. Indeed! And, a friend came to tell me that there is a package to Kathmandu in December 2013. Alright. Still a long wait then. Who knows where would I be before that time comes. For sure, Jogjakarta in Indonesia, awaits me this November! Borobudur....

Up to the mountains...

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:27:00 +0800

It's been 3-days. Well! I was away from home. Up to the highlands. No internet nor WiFi connections. Away from my hectic workloads. Remember D'Villa Rina Ria Lodge? I stayed there during my 2D1N Trip to Kinabalu National Park. A family outings of course. In fact, a bunch of lodges is just here and there. To name a few, Puncak Borneo Resort, Bayu Lodge, J Residence, and Mountain Resthouse. And there is a new one, Tahubang Lodge, right at the opposite side of the road, in front of the Kinabalu National Park entrance. One could get the room rates from the reception counter at Kinabalu Park HQ! I hunted for information on mountain climbing. Guess what? There's a special rate for Local Sabahan! Wow! But fully booked until July 2013! The only available is on 25 December 2012. What? It's Christmas! I went in and out to the Reception Counter, Transportation Service, Visitor's Centre and the Souvenirs shop. I get my family certificates for visiting the park at the cost of RM5 each from the Visitor's Centre. Plus, a stainless steel bell-shaped bottle opener at RM14.90 as a souvenir. I am fully satisfied even though we have to pay the entrance fee. It is RM3 for Malaysians adult, and RM1 for Malaysians aged 18 years and below. Until next time...

This is great!

noreply@blogger.com (Pia) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:17:00 +0800

Hooray! This is it. I managed to call D'Villa Rina Ria Lodge one of the closest place to stay nearby Kinabalu National Park. And, yes, there is still one room left for booking. How could it be? It's holiday this weekend and I couldn't believe it. But wait! I just cannot make up my mind for that. Oh goodness me!