to be or not to be?

The fruit I rarely eat

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:59:00 +0000

Perhaps some of you may noticed of the recent hu-ha in Kampung Buah Pala, Antares wrote a very good article on this matter.

Penang Escape 2009 (3)

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:30:00 +0000

As adventure continues, we went to Bukit Bendera next morning (actually, don't ask me why).

Apparently there's many tourists on that beautiful Saturday morning, and I only managed to find a car park somewhere near the entrance which supposedly cost me RM2 for uncovered car park, and RM3 for covered car park.

If you wonder what is the definition of a "covered" car park...

Being a DAP led state, we met an ironic situation here in Bukit Bendera.

Don't get what I'm trying to say?

What a real let down.

Penang Escape 2009 (2)

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:00:00 +0000

An escape will not be complete without food :) A not-so-scientific finding shows that Penang really got manyak Siamese food. Anyway, a not-so-local friend brought us on our Day 1 Dinner to her EPCC CG favourite hangout Thai restaurant in Changkat Sungai Ara... don't ask me how to go, but here's the address ;)

Cherry Blossom
1B, Changkat Sungai Ara 6
11900 Penang.

Mango Salad :) A bit dry, would be better if they put more vinegar.

This is the special crispy fried kangkung.

Pineapple fried rice, normal.

Tomyam! with a special pot.

Thanks for your hospitality :)

Penang Escape 2009 (1)

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:36:00 +0000

I had the opportunity to stay over in Tune Hotel Penang, Jalan Burma :)

Smart card ala RFID, perhaps you should bring your own hair dryer, and air-conditioner ;)

Though their rooms are relatively small, but I really like their wall design.

My room comes with two single beds, without any window

The lady next door was more fortunate, it comes with one window, and lots of sunshine.

The receptionist was kind enough to give us three two connecting rooms, though we didn't took advantage of it to do any hanky-panky. Perhaps we're just a bit tat' old :)

Perhaps some might be disappointed as previous visitors to other Tune Hotel may discover a "special" feature of their bathroom where its door is a crisp clear see-through glass. I guess now they are smarter knowing Malaysians typically rather camera shy, hence those big wordings on the door.

Frankly, nice bathroom.

Monstrous shower head - and nice.

With only 2 hours sleep before the long 4 hours drive, anyone can really be like this dungu...

More to come...

True somehow

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:43:00 +0000

A phrase from Chuck,

"The longer it is, i realised the one whom i lied most is me myself. i think it has to be stopped."

Room Thoughts

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:38:00 +0000

I wonder anyone of you are like this, but my room reflects my life. If my room is in a mess, it means my life is alike too. Perhaps it helps in comforting me if everything is in a mess ;)

What's going on with our country?

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:16:00 +0000

Fahri Azzat from Loyarburok wrote,

All the on-going developments are easy to understand if you have a paradigm shift which is this:

(1) Laws are for people not in power

(2) Laws are to be obeyed when convenient, and when ignored, the actions in ignorance of the laws are declared legal by those in power and their cohorts

(3) All developments by the government are with the purpose of keeping the political and business elite in power

(4) The political and business elite don’t give a damn about people not in power unless it’s in their interest to do so

(5) The political and business elite know exactly what they are doing so don’t bother asking questions like ‘Why are they doing this?’ ‘Dontch they know its wrong/contravenes the law/ethics/etc.’ because one tends to sound terrribly naive and give them even more reason to oppress us

Once you internalise all this, you will cease to be baffled and understand, albeit sadly, for the most part what is going on in this country.

A person not in power,

Fahri

迪克牛仔 - 有多少愛可以重來

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:06:00 +0000

Crab... Crap...

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Tue, 05 May 2009 07:27:00 +0000

Back

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:41:00 +0000

A Chinese Culture

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:13:00 +0000

I never stop amazed at our Malaysian politicians... I truly agree with Amir Muhammad.. Malaysian Politicians say the darndest thing.

Ada Apa Dengan 206? (2)

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:40:00 +0000

Ada Apa Dengan 206? (1)

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:38:00 +0000

Watcha think?

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:09:00 +0000

Came across an interesting letter sent to Malaysiakini - Parameswara didn't convert, Hang Tuah not Chinese. What do you think?

In rememberance of March 8

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:16:00 +0000

cy.a.nide

An event happened in Raub unreported.

What the heck?

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:09:00 +0000

What's wrong with Malaysian Politics nowadays??

ilife mylife

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:02:00 +0000

Was looking for Off The Edge while saw this...

Selling for RM12 as it is a back issue. Compensation for not obtaining a copy of OTE February Issue, sold out :P For your record, on 5th of February.

My reply on Rocky's

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:52:00 +0000

Below is posted in Rocky's blog as a reply to KijangMas.

Dear KijangMas,

Let me quote something you've said in your article,

Quote KijangMas: The type that either refuse or unable to string a simple Bahasa Malaysia sentence? The type that would only use the Malay language, pidgin style, to reprimand their maids and gardeners and to cuss the traffic cop on the street after dishing out RM50 in order to cheat the nation of RM300?

My Malay might not be that good, though still conversational. I don't have a maid or gardener at home - but I always appreciate all cleaning aunties at my workplace.

Just one thing I wish you (KijangMas) would know - I'm one of those Christians who honestly fork out hard-earned money to pay all our summons (no matter it is from PDRM or even our own beloved Majlis Perbandaran) without any regrets.

Yes, KijangMas, you may know a few bad apples out there that shamelessly bribes every law enforcers they met. But I know a few (if not a lot - being unnecessary skeptic) good apples that holds strong principles in their life NOT because they are Christians and hence they must be holy - but because they are Christians and they respect and adhere the Law (and authority) as we are willing to - as the bible teaches us so.

The issue of uproar of the ban "Allah" among East Malaysians (and also West Malaysians) are clear.

My personal view on the above matter, it is fair for Muslim community to show their concern in the usage of the word "Allah". But pre-emptive the ban (by our beloved Ministry) without going through proper channel (by the Law, and hence the court) is just as improper as the bribery of law enforcer.

Unless, one deem bending the Law and perform a mockery on our nation's beloved Constitution for this reason is justified.

Though I, a Christian, being labelled as a Language retard, zealots and other cynical labels you (KijangMas) has smacked on my and my beloved friends' forehead - I've only one request for you (KijangMas).

I believe you have a better way to present your points. You might went through a rough day, you might need a good rest - but it does not mean you have a right in insulting us who are sincerely living our life as a loyal citizen of Malaysia - despite of our differences in our belief.

Yes, you are partially right about some of us who have lost our confidence in our judiciary system. However, I believe my fellow Malaysians who too have shown their similar distress on this issue through the "Walk of Justice" - where I strongly believe it is more than Christians who participated in that walk.

Yes, you may say the "language retard", "bribery", "judiciary", "bumiputra" and few more things you've mentioned are just a tip of an iceberg - you are raising an issue that supercedes all the aforementioned. Then may I request, that you may present your point straightforward?

I would appreciate if you can make your point without making any assumption and generalization.

Thanks.

kiawin
A Malaysian, who happens to be a Christian.

I also left a comment for "Garden" regarding his rational of the usage of Arabic Language in Bahasa Melayu.

Dear Garden,

Quote Garden: You really need to be consistent, if you wanna use Malay as the language for the bible, then please stick to the use of "Tuhan" because in Malay, Tuhan means God. If you wanna use the Arabic language, then please use Arabic in the whole text of the bible. So which one is it? Malay language? Arabic language? Or will it be "God" as in English? Or "Dios"? Please make up your mind la wei, don't be cacamarba like our education system (PPSMI) la wei people.

Purely for academic reasoning, do you agree that once a foreign word is added into a language - that the word itself is part of that language?

For example, "Computer" in English is also known as "Komputer" in Bahasa Melayu. I would say that "Komputer" is orignated from English, but "Komputer" itself is still a Bahasa Melayu word.

Historically speaking, Bahasa Melayu has its roots and nature with massive infusion of Arabic, Persian and Hindi or Sanskrit vocabularies.

Of course, even English Language itself adapted many foreign vocabularies such as Norman French, Latin and even Greek.

We've been using the English word "me" as we converse daily in English. I'm quite sure no one would actually take the trouble to find out that the English word "me" actually is taken from the word "me" in Latin.

Being academically right, I would not claim I'm using a Latin in my daily conversation. Though I would admit that English word I used originated from Latin.

Coming back, I understand clearly that the word "Allah" in Bahasa Melayu is originated from Arabic Language.

However, I would have a bit of reservation in avoiding using the word "me" or "Allah" (in this case) based on your reasoning to Keith.

I understand the concern of Muslim Community of any usage of the word "Allah" in other religion/belief.

But being consistent, I would find it difficult to accept the rational of the banning of the word "Allah" because of not using Arabic word in Bahasa Melayu.

Side talk a bit, as mentioned in my previous comment to KijangMas, I also find it difficult to comprehend if we resort to bypass proper (legal) channel in the banning decision - in upholding our beloved Rukun Negara, especially on "Keluhuran Perlembagaan" - which (ironically ) suggested by William Lim in his last paragraph of sharing.

kiawin, again

Another one to Hansac, but lazy to paste here anymore. Nites!

He has the point

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:53:00 +0000

All the huuhaa on 50 million Ringgit Malaysia. Airkosong has his point. Read here. rotf

Nineth Day of Chinese New Year

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:10:00 +0000

Sounds of firecrackers will again filled the air in Klang :)

A tiring day. Thank God I took a nap before all the celebration get started ;)

Aliens in Us

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:36:00 +0000

The show I'm following now... It's uber... geeky ;)

Thanks to my couz!

Icon Pillows for Mac Geeks

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:20:00 +0000

These are uber-cool :)

Indulgence

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:43:00 +0000

Slick edge

Power on and sleep mode indicator

Charging indicator (took me some time to realise its existence :))

Want a bite? ;)

What a new year

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:42:00 +0000

Down with minor flu and soar throat :( Flirting with my "hot" macbook air :)

Early CNY Gift (2)

noreply@blogger.com (kiawin) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:09:00 +0000

Guess...

Closer...

MacBook Air!!

Dota @ CNY

Happy Chinese New Year!