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T-Bowl Restaurant (Queensbay)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:37:00 +0800

Have you tried sitting on the toilet bowl in Queensbay Mall, Penang while having meal?
Well, I went to experience it at a place called T-Bowl Restaurant located at the third floor of Queensbay Mall, nearby the escalator.

Toilet Concept Restaurant

The toilet design.....

Even the table seems to be like a basin...

The chair...

They also provide shower...

Here comes the food...

And drinks...

Yummy...

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Joo Leong Cafe Bayan Lepas

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:31:00 +0800

Just came back from my breakfast with two of my housemates. Found this location from here and we decided to give it a try.

Due to the fact that the breakfast served here is only served from 6.20 am to 11.30 am, we were forced to wake up early in the morning. All FOR THE SAKE of this "noh te noh liap" (Hokkien), where in this case, it means two slices of toasted bread and two half-boiled eggs.

Joo Leong Cafe

Many people were going in and out from this cafe with cars parking up to 50m along the roadsides and even at the opposite side of the road.

The famous self-made toasted breads with butter toppings. When sugar was poured onto the surface of the bread during immediate serving, you can observe the melting of the sugar and the emerging of a glimmering texture.

Half-boiled eggs in a cup

One set - noh te noh liap (two slices of bread and two half-boiled eggs)

They also serve ikan bilis and fish nasi lemak

By the way, during our visit, the three of us ordered a total of 12 slices of toasted bread, 10 half-boiled eggs, 2 packets of ikan bilis nasi lemak, 1 packet of fish nasi lemak, 1 cham peng, 1 teh peng and 1 kopi-O peng. :-D

All I can say is that, I've tasted better. :)

Location:

Joo Leong Coffe Cafe
179-H, Sungei Tiram, Bayan Lepas
Penang. West Malaysia.
Tel (1) : 010-4124865
Tel (2) : 012-4984865
Coordinate: 5°18'7"N 100°16'34"E

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Annah Rais Longhouse - Bidayuh Homestay

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 2 Jun 2011 02:14:00 +0800

For the first time in my 4 years of stay in Sarawak, I've finally lay my first step on the famous traditional Bidayuh Longhouse. Its not really traditional actually. They have those not so modern, basic aluminium basins with basic plumbing system as well as basic electricity and basic 17" televisions.

Located about 60km away from Kuching city, this Bidayuh tribe's longhouse consists of more than 80 families and is said to have history of more than 8 generations.

Upon entering this village, we were greeted with traffic jams and fully occupied car park (=.="").

I've always thought that human skulls were hung at the entrance door to the longhouses. (All because of the rumours and stories that brainwashed me when I was a kid). I was wrong! Maybe its true in the past but not in this modern age!

The revolutionized longhouse welcomed us not with the skulls, but with the SUGAR CANE CRUSHER!!

The sugar cane CRUSHER!!

Entrance to the longhouse

Wooden bridge

The passage along the longhouse with houses at the left and right sides that sheltered many families.

Family gathering

The flooring were made of bamboo sticks.

A collections of bamboo sticks stored for emergency replacements.

Gong Gong Gong~

BBQ

We toured around the longhouse and watched some tourists trying the traditional blowpipe. With a small fees, they have three tries to blow the pipe with the aim of landing the darts on the targeted area. Each region of the targeted area have its own rewards in the form of monetary and soft drinks.

One of the resident setting up the blowpipe and darts.

The target!

The blowing rule - take a deep breath, aim and release all the air in your lung in an instance!

We ended the visit by entering the house of the head tribe.

What's the thing beside the cage on the left side of this picture and guess what's in the cage??

Its a real human skulls.....

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Aerial View of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:37:00 +0800

Aerial view of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (photo by ZZYick)

A view of west part of UNIMAS campus. Green green roofs....

Can you spot how many roundabouts and water towers in this part of the campus? ^^

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Life Explained in Graph

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:35:00 +0800

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Early signs of World War 3 ?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:41:00 +0800

It all started with a self-immolation of a 26 year old fruit and vegetables street vendor at Tunisia due to harassment and humiliation from the local authorities.

Uprising began at Tunisia. Followed by Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Morocco, Iraq, Bahrain, and the recent ongoing war at Libya which took more than 10,000 lives.

Not to mention other minor protest and middle-ranged riots from Algeria, Lebanon, Jordan, Mauritania, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Djibouti, Iran, Kuwait and Western Sahara.

A total of about 19 countries (probably more) involved in this 2010-2011 Middle East and North Africa protests. Bringing up to thousands of dead bodies and leaving millions, depressed, devastated and traumatized; by the loss of family and friends.

Most of it were due to poorly managed and corrupted government...

So, who's next?

Are these early signs of World War 3 predicted by Nostradamus ?

I do not know with what weapons World War 3 will be fought, but World War 4 will be fought with sticks and stones - by Albert Einstein

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March 11 Quake at Japan

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:18:00 +0800

Japan's biggest earthquake hit on 11 March 2011. This 8.9 magnitude quake brings tsunami as well as possibility of radiation leak by reactors in the Japanese nuclear plant.

The damage were apocalyptic....

Sendai

Sendai's port

Natori

Fukushima nuclear plant

Pictures above obtained from here.

However, i admire the Japanese level of discipline. They are indeed a systematic citizens.

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Hokkien Lang - Survives 2,000 years

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 8 Mar 2011 17:13:00 +0800

Found this interesting facts circulating in the Facebook recently.

Do you know that Hokkien is the Ancient Imperial Language of China - 2,000 Years Ago?!!

Hokkien is:

1. The surviving language of the Tang Dynasty (618-907AD), China's Golden Age of Culture.

Note: The Hokkien we hear today may have "evolved" from its original form 2,000 years ago, but it still retains the main elements of the Tang Dynasty Language.

2. Hokkiens are the surviving descendants of the Tang Dynasty -- When the Tang Dynasty collapsed, the people of the Tang Dynasty fled South and sought refuge in the Hokkien (Fujian ) province. Hence, Hokkien called themselves Tng-lang (Tang Ren or People of the Tang Dynasty) instead of Hua Lang (Hua Ren).

3. Hokkien has 8 tones instead of Mandarin's 4. Linguists claim that ancient languages tend to have more complex tones.

4. Hokkien retains the ancient Chinese pronunciation of "K-sounding" endings (for instance, Hak Seng (student), Tua Ok (university), Thak Chek (read a book/study) -- the "k" sounding ending is not found in Mandarin.

5. The collection of the famous "Three Hundred Tang Dynasty Poems" (Tang Shi) sound better when recited in Hokkien/Teochew if compared to Mandarin.

6. Consider this for a moment: Today, the Hokkien Nam Yim Ochestral performance still has its roots in ancient Tang dynasty music. Here's the proof: The formation of today Nam Yim ensemble is typically seen in ancient Tang dynasty paintings of musicians.

7. Although not genetically-related, Hokkiens, Koreans and Japanese share many similar words (which are different from Mandarin).

That's because Hokkien was the official language of the powerful Tang Dynasty whose influence and language spread to Japan and Korea (just like Latin – where many words were borrowed by the English, French, Italian, etc).

To all 49 Million Hokkien Speakers:

Be Proud of Your Ancient Hokkien Heritage Language! Speak it Loud and Clear. Teach Your Future Generation this Imperial Language, Less it Fades Away. Be Proud Children of the Tang Emperors.

To all Mandarin-speaking friends out there -- do not look down on your other Chinese friends who do not speak Mandarin – whom you guys fondly refer to as "Bananas". In fact, they are speaking a language which is much more ancient linguistically complicated than Mandarin.

Keep in mind that Mandarin is just:

1. A Northern Chinese dialect (heavily influenced by non Han Chinese) that was elevated to the status of National Language by Sun Yat Sen for the sake of China’s national unity.

2. Mandarin was never spoken by your proud, imperial Tang Dynasty ancestors. It was probably spoken by the Northern (Non-Han) Jurchen, Mongols and Manchu minority. Start speaking the language of your ancestors today.

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DJ got us falling in love again

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 6 Mar 2011 13:46:00 +0800

Usher
Yeah man
So we back in the club
Get that bodies rockin from side to side (si-side to side)
Thank God the week is done
I feel like a zombi gone back to life (ba-back to life)

Hands-up,and suddenly we all got our hands-up
No control of my body
Ain't i seen u before?
I think I remember those
eyes,eyes,eyes,eyes,e-e

Cuz baby tonight
the DJ got us falling in love again
Yeah baby tonight
the DJ got us falling in love again

So dance dance
Like its the last last night
of your life life
Im'ma get you right

Cuz baby tonight
the DJ got us falling in love again

Keep downing drinks like this, not tomorrow not just right
now now now now n-now now
Gonna set the roof on fire, gonna burn this mother****
down down down down d-down down

Hands up when the music drops,we both put our hands up
Put your hands up on my body
Swear i've seen you before
I think I remember those
eyes,eyes,eyes,eyes,e-e

Cuz baby tonight
the DJ got us falling in love again
Yeah baby tonight
the DJ got us falling in love again

So dance dance
Like its the last last night
of your life life
Im'ma get you right

Cuz baby tonight
the DJ got us falling in love again

Pitbull: In the cover of the music
Get naked baby
I'm sorry chica
Better holla at Tyronne
Let him know how I jump through your foot loop scolla chica two can
We're from blocka blocka o polaca
Where the boys loose like a wacka flacka
Ooh no man,its global was'up Colale flacka
I wanna be your giant no not your dada
dale abre ai Papa Nicholas baby let me see
Yo soi un Juanito que stato taito
Yo freco,no Ok

Usher: Cuz baby tonight
the DJ got us falling in love again
Yeah baby tonight
the DJ got us falling in love again

So dance dance
Like its the last last night
of your life life
Im'ma get you right

Cuz baby tonight
the DJ got us falling in love again
Yeah baby tonight
the DJ got us falling in love again

So dance dance
Like its the last last night
of your life life
Im'ma get you right

Cuz baby tonight
the DJ got us falling in love again
Yeah,thank you, Dj

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Carvery (Revisited)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:41:00 +0800

I revisited Carvery few weeks ago for a birthday celebration. This is another opportunity for me to try again the food there, carver style!

Carvery

The appetizers

Crunchy in the outside, soft in the inside.

Variety of meats

Lamb Chop - Best meat of the day

Green Mussels - Overall, we ordered more than 100 mussels!

The bill....RM1000!!!

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Welcoming the Year of Rabbit

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:10:00 +0800

Rabbit is the most fortunate animal among the 12 Chinese zodiacs. It represents longevity.

Recently, while I was reading the AirAsia Travel3Sixty magazine at 30,000 feet above sea level, I stumble upon an interesting fact.

Confucius and Albert Einstein are born in the year of rabbit!

So does Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and David Beckham! and Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie!

Confucius (Mr. Kǒng Qiū) - August 27, 551 B.C..
Albert Einstein - March 14, 1879.
They have great minds.

Michael Jordan - February 17, 1963.
Tiger Woods - December 30, 1975.
David Beckham - May 2, 1975.
They are great sportsman.

Johnny Depp - June 9, 1963.
Brad Pitt - December 18, 1963.
Angelina Jolie - June 4, 1975.
Kate Winslet - October 5, 1975.
They are handsome and pretty and award winner in acting.

Be proud of rabbit! =)

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What do you know about hotel stars rating?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:32:00 +0800

The quality of hotel can be measured by looking at its rating. There are no standardized star rating system. Each country has their own rating system. Generally:

5-Star Rating: A luxurious hotel, offering the highest degree of personal service. Elegance and style abound, and rooms are equipped with quality linens, VCR, CD stereo, jacuzzi tub and in-room video. There are multiple restaurants on site with extensive, gourmet menus, and room-service is also available 24-7. A fitness center, valet parking and concierge service round out the experience.

4-Star Rating: Formal, large hotels, with top-notch service. There will usually be other hotels of the same caliber clustered nearby, as well as shopping, dining and entertainment. Above-average service, beautifully furnished rooms, restaurants, room service, valet parking, fitness center and a concierge are some amenities to expect.

3-Star Rating: Usually located near a major expressway, business center and/or shopping area, these hotels offer nice, spacious rooms and decorative lobbies. On-site restaurants may be average in size but will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Valet and room service, a small fitness center and a pool are often available.

2-Star Rating: These hotels are generally part of a chain that offers consistent quality and limited amenities. They are small or medium in size and rooms will have a phone and TV. While you will not have the convenience of room service, there should be a small restaurant on site.

1-Star Rating: Expect a small hotel managed and operated by the owner. The atmosphere will be more personal and the accommodations basic. Restaurant service should be within walking distance, as well as nearby public transportation, major intersections and entertainment that is reasonable in price.

Read more about it here and here (MAH).
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Which is more fuel efficient? Drive with or without air-conditioner?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:17:00 +0800

Many people thought that driving with the air-conditioner switched off and wind the windows down will actually save the car fuel.

I remember watching the Mythbuster solving this myth on Discovery Channel few years back.

They reached a conclusion that when driving at a speed that of less than 50 mph, it is more efficient to leave the windows down.

However, if the speed is over 50 mph, the drag is increased, and therefore, it is more efficient to leave the air conditioner on.

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The Value of Life

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 2 Jan 2011 14:12:00 +0800

"What is your purpose of life?", a friend once asked me.

Wealth? Name? Achievements? Financial security?

Study hard, get a good pay job, loving wife, cute kids ?

"Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value." - Albert Einstein

I chooses "Giving others joy!" ^^

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2011

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 2 Jan 2011 13:40:00 +0800

Hopes for this year:
1. Stop procrastinating. (I don't think this will succeed)
2. Finish up my research on prediction on breast cancer tumour. (Gambate!)
3. Graduate with flying colours.
4. Be baptized. (Hopefully)
5. Save up and buy a new camera. (hopefully the price will drop)
6. Travel to Vietnam and come back in one piece. (pray hard)
7. Prepare transportation and accommodation for my sponsored master programme. (Buy new car perhaps)
8. Keep up with the demands and expectations from Northern Corridor and Intel. (For the $$)
9. Make full use of my 12 days annual leave and 3 days convocation leave. (a must!)
10. Sleep more, eat more, play more. (Enjoy)

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Ending my 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 2 Jan 2011 13:06:00 +0800

Leaving 2010, entering 2011.
For the month of December 2010 I've traveled from the East Malaysia to the West Malaysia and from the south peninsular to the north peninsular.

Kuching-Sematan-Miri-Brunei-Kuala Lumpur-Taiping-Port Weld-Penang

Here are some of the pics:

Sematan Palm Beach Resort

Magnificent

Bluish view of the ocean

Soft sandy beach

The Beach

Sunset at Sematan beach

Thanks to my Miri friend, I've visited almost every attractive places in Miri. Taman Selera Miri, Taman Awam Miri, San Ching Tian Taoist Temple, Miri City Fan, Pustaka Miri, Canada Hill and Luak Bay Esplanade are some of them.

The Grand Old Lady - Canada Hill - Malaysia's first oil well

Make it move! - Taman Awam Miri

Miri City Fan - a 10.4 hectare park at the center of the city

At one of the statues at San Ching Tian Taoist Temple - Largest Taoist temple in South East Asia (notice anything?)

Excapade Sushi @ Brunei

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Food for Thought

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:23:00 +0800

"Its not that I am smart,"

"Its just that I stay with problems longer..."

Got from the late Albert Einstein. (mean:Do not give up!)

But for my case:

"I stay with problems longer,"

"But, I am still not smart.."

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My Interview with Intel

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:29:00 +0800

I had an interview last week with Intel. This post will be used as my reminder in future!

Honestly, the questions asked were fundamental but I am unprepared for their technical questions. Did not do my revision! This was my greatest downfall.

Besides the normal questions such as "introduce yourself, your interest, your capability, ect ect", these are the summary of the questions asked and answers:

1. Draw a CMOS inverter truth table, schematic, stick diagram and cross-sectional view.
2. Draw a CMOS NAND and NOR gate truth table, schematic, and stick diagram.
Answer:

CMOS NOT, NAND, and NOR

3. Design an XOR gate using only NAND gate.
Answer:

Design XOR using NAND gate

4. Design XOR gate using only NOR gate.
Answer:

Design XOR using NOR gate

5. Write a simple source code to sort 10 numbers in descending order.
Answer:

6. Design half adder and full adder, from truth table, simplify using Karnaugh Map and draw the schematic. (lazy to write the solution)

7. What are the 5 layers in physical layer. (I only learn the 7 OSI layers. Not the layers inside the physical layers)
Answer: The 7 layers are Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link and Physical.

8. What are the functions of data link layer?
Answer: Provide node to node packet delivery service, transmission/reception of structured streams of bits over the network media, sub-divide the physical layer's raw bit stream into structured blocks of packets, error detection and error handling.

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Fire!! Fire!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:28:00 +0800

It was 8am in the morning. I was soundly asleep. Having a wonderful dream.

Out of sudden, I have difficulty in breathing. Lacking of oxygen, I paused my sweet dream and opened my eyes.

Instantly, I smelt something weird. Something BURNING!
I saw thick SMOKE outside my window.
I thought my college was on FIRE!

Hazy view

Guess what, they are burning woods right below my apartment's block! ~~KNS!~~

Don't they know that burning it so near to our apartment will suffocate us?!

Don't they know that open burning is wrong?!

Even while I am writing this, i heard my housemates coughing here and there....

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Ghost Puzzler (iFrame)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:19:00 +0800

UPDATE in 'playing' ghost puzzler. I would not say this is entirely a cheat....its more like strategy+cheat. Some would need to try several times to get a high score.

*~~Click on the images for larger view~~* I just realized somehow it cannot be clicked...

Ghost puzzler has returned.....

First, after start the game, try as fast as possible to match those easy ones to reduce the number of tiles.

Then, download this software.

Open the application and make sure to tick on the 'Smart Click' and 'Keep on top'. The click interval is the time you want to set for the delay between each clicks. In this example, I am using 3/10 seconds. (Too fast is not a good! Because you might get an unreasonable high score!)

After that, press F4 button on your keyboard. This will initiate the recording mode.

Next part is the trickiest part. It requires your imagination to think ahead. Click and hold on the 'Record' and point towards the tiles number '1' as shown and let go your click. This will record the first click on that coordinate of your screen. Next, click and hold on the 'Record' again and let it go when you point it to another matching tile, number '2'. You can now see that you've already recorded 2 coordinates in sequence.


Continue recording for all the tiles. You need some imagination and memorizing the clicks here! Maybe you'll need a few tries to get used to it. Don't worry, you have plenty of time as the timer for the points already stop counting.

After you have recorded all the coordinates in sequence (as shown here is 36 records), press F4 again. Remember, do not scroll the page.

After you've pressed F4, this window will pop up again with 36 records. Then, its time for the automated clicks! Press F3 button on your keyboard.

You'll understand it after a few tries.

Note: I am not responsible if anyone were to get banned after using this method/strategy. Try at your own risk!

Feedback is appreciated. ^^

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Puzzler

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:12:00 +0800

In my previous post here, I've shown you all how to hack the Ghost Puzzler in the Ghost Trapper game. The game developer has now implemented iframe elements to their application due to the recent changes in Facebook.

The ghost puzzler has returned with the so called 'anti-cheat system'. This means that if you follow the method shown here, you'll be banned! The developers are trying very hard to provide us a fair game....and I do respect their efforts!

The new prizes they offer are:

2700 points: Ghost puzzler ID badge
2800 points: Frozen mist recipe
2900 points: Biochemist Dana Hunter

Actually, there is a method to overcome this 'anti-cheat system'. But, I think its a bit 'technical' and tricky. So, I'll stop here while I find a simpler way to show you all.

Follow me and stay tuned for updates..... :-)

*updated*

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Famous Kueh Chap in Kuching

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:40:00 +0800

Unbeknownst to many....Even to some of the locals. Its location was so sacred that many were lost during their hunt. Many gives up after giving their best. But, that does not deter our spirit to hunt for it! We were forced to use our secret 'weapon' - the GPS! Hunting for it in the middle of the night. With only a quarter tank full of oil in our SLK (small little kancil).Went from town to villages, through the shores and across the forest...

Behold, I hereby present, the famous kueh chap in Kuching!

This place was legendary. Located at the corner of a long stretch of terrace houses. With lots of cars parked along side of the roads. Waiting impatiently for the Kueh Chap to be served.

The place was small, but full of aroma that will naturally make your mouth watery by just being 100 metres radius around this area.

Here comes the famous Kueh Chap. RM4 for a small bowl, RM5 for a medium bowl and RM6 for a large bowl. Looks simple and normal but do not underestimate it!

Prior to the Kueh entering my mouth, its herbs' fragrance already opened up all my taste buds. As the Kueh touches my lips, my tongue was trembling. Eager to savour every last bit of this Kueh Chap. Unfortunately, the Kueh was so slippery and tender that it slipped through my tongue and enters the throat down through the esophagus into the stomach. My tongue was upset! But it makes my tongue crave for more. More! As the pork touches my tongue, somehow my throat reacts to it. The taste stimulated all the nerves in my mouth. Stomach began to growl as it was jealous of the mouth. Fortunately, when I drank the soup, it satisfied all. The mouth, throat and stomach, all working together to enjoy this gastronomic experience.

The location of this Kueh Chap can be found at Taman Riverview Timur, Bintawa, Kuching. Its house number is 1599 and its coordinate is 01° 34.363 N 110° 22.722 E. It opens from 6.30pm-10.30pm. Only 4 hours!

Map and Street View by Map Channels - Free Mapping Tools

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Attending a commencement

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:26:00 +0800

Despite having tons of assignments, projects and tests this week...I still managed to spent half of my day attending friend's convocation, though just a simple congratulate wishes. ^^

Its a very grand but a tiresome event. (I'm exhausted!)

82% of my time there were spent on waiting...
9% on photo shootings....
8% on chatting
but only 1% time used for wishing...

The prices for the flowers, soft toys, and chocolates were indeed very expensive during this period of time. A good looking bouquet of flower cost about RM30 while a bouquet of flower with a small Winnie The Pooh package cost about RM70. The cheapest that I saw was a single rose which cost RM10.

Nevertheless, the precious moment when your graduating friends saw you were there for their commencement was priceless. (I believed!)

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ETP

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 6 Oct 2010 18:35:00 +0800

As promised in my previous post, the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) pictures is here!

Exterior view of 4 Point Hotel (building too tall....could not take the picture of the whole hotel)

Translation: Open day of Economic Transformation Programme by PEMANDU

Chief Minister of Sarawak and other VIPs' vehicles. (notice? there's a red carpet)

We are viewing the presentation through a live telecast....STANDING!!!

Can only 'smell' the foods.....cannot eat yet!

Managed to enter the VIP's hall and watch the CM is giving his speech. (he is one of the most influential and powerful person in Sarawak)

Finally, the official opening ceremony...

Booths that will give a more detail information to investors. They have those lab members who will tell interested investors from head to toe on how to set up a business in a particular industry. From how many and what kind of people you should hire, and what kind of training should be provided to them, to how much revenue you can expect from the business!

Optoelectronic....tough subject! (no hope for me...)

Click the picture to have a larger view on what they could do from 2011 to 2012 if this programme is successful

~Tea break time~ (did not took any photos during lunch break because too hungry...no time to take)

Curry puffs on the left (weird shape compare to typical curry puff) and among this three kuih, the creamy green cake is the best! ^^

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An Odd Day at Economic Transformation Programme (ETP)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 4 Oct 2010 22:09:00 +0800

I am one of the selected undergraduate in my faculty to undergo this Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) workshop organized by PEMANDU which was held at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Kuching 12 hours ago. (sounds like a grand event)

It is a grand event!! With the presence of Chief Minister of Sarawak and other VIPs from public and private sectors.
Its actually an open day to showcase those results obtained by the representatives from public and private sectors in identifying National Key Economic Areas (NKEA)and to obtain feedback from the rakyat. (Open day means that anyone can attend this workshop. Which mean, I am not selected.....i am forced to attend it!!)

The first moment I stepped into 4 Point Hotel, Kuching, I was.....amazed... (you know la...my 1st time step into this hotel leh....)

Then, I saw so many "higher society" arriving in BMW, Marcedez-Benz, Bentley, and some other "businessman" cars with their own personal drivers. All wearing black suits (like men in black)... Even some of their drivers, security guards, waiters and staffs wears them. (I am only wearing an old T-shirt with a jeans!! Felt odd...)

I heard that there were about 3000 people attending this ETP open day workshop. Indeed, the place was crowded! There were some people who were shown the way to enter a hall upstairs and some were directed to go to one side of the ground floor (by some pretty event crews, of course!).

We were the ones at the ground floor.....but...problem arises. Where is the seats?? No seats! (Oh no! Do I need to stand from 9am till 6pm?) By the way, we were watching the seminar through a live telecast from the hall upstairs. (will put the pics up soon...)

Those live telecasts are similar to those in the website here (part 1), here (Part 2), here (Part 3) and here (Part 4). And the presentation slides can be obtain here.

Actually, while watching the TV, I believed many were eyeing on the foods there. (all waiting for someone to make the first move)
Of course, with my 'tham jiak' (compulsiveness towards foods) character, I lead them with my first move....took a cup there, fill in the cup with orange juice and start to drink it. (Slumber saja - relaxed only)
And then....you know...they all start to drink too!

The food was there but was not ready to be served. (can only be 'smelled'....sniff...sniff!!) So, while waiting for the food, we watch the telecast. There were a lot of interesting figures, i admit. They had done a lot of research on this ETP!!

Malaysia is one of only 13 countries in the world to have sustained growth of over 7% for 25 years or more since 1945.
Our GDP growth for the first half of 2010 was 9.5%. (in order to achieve high income nation, our GDP must grow at least 6% per year)
We also reduced our 2010 budget by RM25billion.
Our ringgit is one of the strongest in the last 13 years.
NKEA will boost our Gross National Income (GNI) from RM23,770 (USD6,700) to RM48,000 (USD15,000) per capita.
NKEA was finalized by 1000+ people, 194 MNCs, GLCs, SMEs, Ministries and Gov agencies!! (they mapped the route, the formula, the method and concept.....for our future - respect!!)

To gain the government support (to get them do something), they even sent 12 labs report, 131 entry point projects, 60 business opportunity and 3.3 million job opportunities to the ministers and asked them to read it in 4 days!! (take note that all these are reports...some were reports as thick as your text book!! Of course, you know, the ministers won't properly read it.)

By the way, ETP is actually a PROGRAMME and not a PLAN for Malaysia to become a high income nation by 2020. And, 92% of the investment will come from the private sector, not public sector. They will publish a book contains all these valuable information estimated at 26 October 2010 to the public. (so that people take action and not talk only)

Note: We were served lunch (rice, slices of lemon fried FISH, soy sauce chicken, vege, salads, puddings, and fruits) and tea break (coffee, tea, curry puffs, cake and cake)...hahahaha

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