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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
忘记了的歌
忘记了一首歌 .
忘了它的歌词，忘了它的曲调 .
一首忘记了的歌
存在吗？我问自己 .
每当经过那条回家的路，都会想起那首歌 .
记忆提醒自己:
那首忘记了的歌 .
存在！
曾经 ... 在那个小雨的夜晚
自骑着电单车
就唱着那首歌
迎面凉风，拉扯着歌声.
是醉是醒？是雨是泪？
忘了的那首歌，谁能告诉我？
ongzi
26May09
又忆起 那首忘了的歌
忘了它的歌词，忘了它的曲调 .
一首忘记了的歌
存在吗？我问自己 .
每当经过那条回家的路，都会想起那首歌 .
记忆提醒自己:
那首忘记了的歌 .
存在！
曾经 ... 在那个小雨的夜晚
自骑着电单车
就唱着那首歌
迎面凉风，拉扯着歌声.
是醉是醒？是雨是泪？
忘了的那首歌，谁能告诉我？
ongzi
26May09
又忆起 那首忘了的歌
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Off Road experience - a lesson I yet to learn
A lesson I yet to learn…….
Do not boldly go off-road anywhere, anytime, at any circumstances !
The outcome may be disastrous.
An earth-road may seems hard enough for a lorry the day before, may not be necessary the day after.
When a tyre unfortunately stuck into the earth, only miracles can get the vehicle back to the road. A prayer is best conveyed via a handphone, reach for someone with a heavier machinery able to wrestle with the earth to pull the vehicle out.
With a simple pull, a sticky situation shall instantly resolved !
Lessons sometimes i failed to learn :
do not simply go off-road even with 4wd. Every decisions shall follow with anticipation of any consequences.
2. Ask For Help – from the right person
Sometime we need to admit the problem is just too big for us to handle. Asking for help is the wisest thing to do…..
3. Learn the Lesson
Listen to the old-wise-man is the wisest thing to do, yet not something everyone can humbly do.
ongzi
23may09
FOOD for THOUGHT
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. Psalm 111:10
Sunday, May 17, 2009
a potrait by Ken Tang
went to Central Market today
to the opening of "Back to Nature" by Ken Tang & Min Yin Thant
among all the artworks hanging on the wall
a pair of crystal clear eyes caught mine…….
a pair of crystal clear eyes caught mine…….
from behind a barb wire
as i gazed deeply into her eyes
wandering who would had robbed the child of her innocence ... ?!
ongzi
17may09
Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief. Psalm 31:9
Friday, May 15, 2009
Famous Quotes
"Irrespective of what others said, it looks like me and sounds like me"
lawyer Datuk V.K. Lingam, 20Jan2008
before the Royal Commission of Inquiry probing a controversial video-clip which allegedly showed a lawyer brokering the appointment of judges
"I have learnt a lesson that honesty doesn't always pay"
"My biggest mistake was that I stayed in the hotel and in the same room for convenience"
"After I confessed my mistake, I had hoped Malaysians would accept my apology..."
Chua Soi Lek, the then Labis MP, Health Minister & MCA Vice-President, 1Jan2008
after he bravely confessed to being the man in a secretly-filmed sex video
“No, I hope people have short memories.”
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, 14May2009
when asked whether he thought the Perak political situation would have an effect on the next general election
The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and to do good. Psalm 36:3
lawyer Datuk V.K. Lingam, 20Jan2008
before the Royal Commission of Inquiry probing a controversial video-clip which allegedly showed a lawyer brokering the appointment of judges
"I have learnt a lesson that honesty doesn't always pay"
"My biggest mistake was that I stayed in the hotel and in the same room for convenience"
"After I confessed my mistake, I had hoped Malaysians would accept my apology..."
Chua Soi Lek, the then Labis MP, Health Minister & MCA Vice-President, 1Jan2008
after he bravely confessed to being the man in a secretly-filmed sex video
“No, I hope people have short memories.”
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, 14May2009
when asked whether he thought the Perak political situation would have an effect on the next general election
The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and to do good. Psalm 36:3
Thursday, May 14, 2009
May13
1969
- Sino-Malay race riots in KL led to a declaration of a state of emergency and suspension of Parliament. Officially, 196 people were killed between May 13 and July 1, as a result of the riots, although journalists and other observers stated over 2,000.
- The May13 incident led to the expulsion of Mahathir Mohamad from UMNO on 12 July, and propelled him to write The Malay Dilemma, in which he posited a solution to Malaysia’s racial tensions based on aiding the Malays economically through an affirmative action programme.
- Tunku Abdul Rahman resigned as Prime Minister, succeeded by Tun Razak.
- Rukunegara, the de facto Malaysian pledge of allegiance, was introduced on August 31, 1970.
- The new perceived ‘Malay-ultra’ dominated government swiftly move to placate Malays with the New Economic Policy ( NEP ) in 1971.
( source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_13_Incident )
2009
- Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar filed application to set aside a stay of execution order on the High Court decision declaring him the Menteri Besar of Perak.
- "A fresh state election is only one of the options to resolve the Perak political crisis and not something that has to happen", said Datuk Seri Najib Rajak. The PM also said it was up to the Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan to decide whether a fresh election should be held for Perak.. However, shall there be a fresh election, “BN was not afraid of facing any eventuality, including a fresh state election, if that was the decision”, and “We are ready to face the people”
- The High Court had on 11 May, ruled that Nizar is the rightful MB after finding that the post could only be deemed vacant through a vote of no-confidence in the state assembly. But Zambry filed an appeal against the decision in the Court of Appeal, allowing him to remain as MB while waiting for decision on the appeal case.
- Politics in Perak turned into an award-winning-drama since 4 PR’s assemblyman gone missing and reappeared on Feb 4, with them the then Deputy PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak, announced their support for BN. With that, both BN and PR have 28 assemblymen each, with 3 pro-BN Independents in the 59-seat State Assembly.
- Sultan Azlan Shah decided not to grant consent to the PR’s request to dissolve the State Assembly, instead ordered Nizar to step down. Nizar defied the order and insisted he is still the legal MB.
- Zambry of BN with the support of Sultan of Perak sworn in as MB, forcing Nizar into exile.
- PR retaliated. The House Rights and Privileges Committee headed by Assembly Speaker Sivakumar suspended and barred Zambry and his 6 Excos for 18 months and 12 months respectively.
- Barred entry to the Assembly by the Police and State Secretary, 27 PR’s assemblymen gathered under a raintree, under doctrine of necessity, approved 3 motions : support Nizar as MB ; call for the dissolution of the Assembly ; and to affirm the suspension of Zambry. The quorum to hold the Assembly is one quarter of the full assembly of 59, which is 15.
( source :http://www.sun2surf.com )
- Sino-Malay race riots in KL led to a declaration of a state of emergency and suspension of Parliament. Officially, 196 people were killed between May 13 and July 1, as a result of the riots, although journalists and other observers stated over 2,000.
- The May13 incident led to the expulsion of Mahathir Mohamad from UMNO on 12 July, and propelled him to write The Malay Dilemma, in which he posited a solution to Malaysia’s racial tensions based on aiding the Malays economically through an affirmative action programme.
- Tunku Abdul Rahman resigned as Prime Minister, succeeded by Tun Razak.
- Rukunegara, the de facto Malaysian pledge of allegiance, was introduced on August 31, 1970.
- The new perceived ‘Malay-ultra’ dominated government swiftly move to placate Malays with the New Economic Policy ( NEP ) in 1971.
( source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_13_Incident )
2009
- Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar filed application to set aside a stay of execution order on the High Court decision declaring him the Menteri Besar of Perak.
- "A fresh state election is only one of the options to resolve the Perak political crisis and not something that has to happen", said Datuk Seri Najib Rajak. The PM also said it was up to the Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan to decide whether a fresh election should be held for Perak.. However, shall there be a fresh election, “BN was not afraid of facing any eventuality, including a fresh state election, if that was the decision”, and “We are ready to face the people”
- The High Court had on 11 May, ruled that Nizar is the rightful MB after finding that the post could only be deemed vacant through a vote of no-confidence in the state assembly. But Zambry filed an appeal against the decision in the Court of Appeal, allowing him to remain as MB while waiting for decision on the appeal case.
- Politics in Perak turned into an award-winning-drama since 4 PR’s assemblyman gone missing and reappeared on Feb 4, with them the then Deputy PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak, announced their support for BN. With that, both BN and PR have 28 assemblymen each, with 3 pro-BN Independents in the 59-seat State Assembly.
- Sultan Azlan Shah decided not to grant consent to the PR’s request to dissolve the State Assembly, instead ordered Nizar to step down. Nizar defied the order and insisted he is still the legal MB.
- Zambry of BN with the support of Sultan of Perak sworn in as MB, forcing Nizar into exile.
- PR retaliated. The House Rights and Privileges Committee headed by Assembly Speaker Sivakumar suspended and barred Zambry and his 6 Excos for 18 months and 12 months respectively.
- Barred entry to the Assembly by the Police and State Secretary, 27 PR’s assemblymen gathered under a raintree, under doctrine of necessity, approved 3 motions : support Nizar as MB ; call for the dissolution of the Assembly ; and to affirm the suspension of Zambry. The quorum to hold the Assembly is one quarter of the full assembly of 59, which is 15.
( source :http://www.sun2surf.com )
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Things I Loved in Sabah
1. Flora 
( forgive me for paying more attention to the floras of Sabah. )
2. Fauna
A walk in the Sunday’s Tamu is an eye-opening adventure!
A guided tour in Kinabalu Park too is something not-to-be-missed!
A stop by the stalls en-route to Mt. Kinabalu or Tambunan or Tenom or Tuaran or anywhere may spur unexpected surprises!
A more systematic collection of floras in Tenom Agricultural Park will crazed any plant enthusiasts.
A visit to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park’s Botanical Garden may be just enough for a brief insight.
Still, a trained eye will spot an exotic beauty even at unexpected place !
A guided tour in Kinabalu Park too is something not-to-be-missed!
A stop by the stalls en-route to Mt. Kinabalu or Tambunan or Tenom or Tuaran or anywhere may spur unexpected surprises!
A more systematic collection of floras in Tenom Agricultural Park will crazed any plant enthusiasts.
A visit to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park’s Botanical Garden may be just enough for a brief insight.
Still, a trained eye will spot an exotic beauty even at unexpected place !
( forgive me for paying more attention to the floras of Sabah. )
2. Fauna
A visit to Sabah is certainly incomplete without meeting the famous Orang Utans. However, going all the way to Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary is a bit too far away. Alternatively, Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, which is about 30minutes drive from KK is an excellence choice.
As we were in a hurry to return the rented car, we visited only the Borneo Pygmy Elephants and the Proboscis Monkeys.
Not to be missed at the Wildlife Park is the animal show at 11am. It is indeed entertaining as well informative.
3. Mt Kinabalu
I woke up in a chilled morning after a night stay at David’s B&B in Kundasang, overseeing the magnificent Mt. Kinabalu. I didn’t know it is the world-known Mt. Kinabalu at first….. The view was just breath-taking, and I just kept snapping the shuttle button.
It was in the evening as we drove deeper into the mountain range. The legendary Kinabalu shy herself in the clouds, I couldn’t recognize her only until the following morning when the sky was clear, briefly revealing her true beauty.
The journey from KK to Kundasang was breath-taking itself. The road are hilly and winding, yet offered scenic view and cool refreshing air!
4. Island Beaches
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is just an easy 10-20minutes speed boat ride from Jesselton Jetty of KK. The marine park comprising a cluster of scenic islands of Gaya, Sapi, Manukan, Mamutik and Sulug.
I loved the fact that the islands are so near to the mainland. What an easy get-away !
The boat’s fare was reasonably ‘expensive’, plus RM3 entrance fee to the Park. Yet, once set foot on the sandy beach, it was worth the money.
Marine lives are not impressing, unfortunately. Water sports are too exorbitantly beyond of my budget. I, however enjoyed a lazy stroll down the beach, shooting pictures, admiring the floras and faunas, reading a book maybe and for sure a nap on the beach !
5. Shaded walkways
Streets in KK are quite pedestrian-friendly. Most of the walkways and medians are wide enough for planting a nice shady tree, thus making a stroll down the road in a 37°C an enjoyable one !
There is even a long pedestrian bridge connecting all the way from Post Office to Pasar Kraftangan, with exit-bridge to all adjacent buildings.
Anyway, I will still apply a generous portion of sun block ……
6 Close-to-Town Airport
Without doubt KK International Airport can’t beat KLIA in terms of capacity or architecture beauty, but it is certain the nearest airport to the city I’ve ever seen.
A 15 minutes taxi ride from heart of KK cost about RM20! Incredibly near and relatively cheaper too!
As we were in a hurry to return the rented car, we visited only the Borneo Pygmy Elephants and the Proboscis Monkeys.
Not to be missed at the Wildlife Park is the animal show at 11am. It is indeed entertaining as well informative.
3. Mt Kinabalu
I woke up in a chilled morning after a night stay at David’s B&B in Kundasang, overseeing the magnificent Mt. Kinabalu. I didn’t know it is the world-known Mt. Kinabalu at first….. The view was just breath-taking, and I just kept snapping the shuttle button.It was in the evening as we drove deeper into the mountain range. The legendary Kinabalu shy herself in the clouds, I couldn’t recognize her only until the following morning when the sky was clear, briefly revealing her true beauty.
The journey from KK to Kundasang was breath-taking itself. The road are hilly and winding, yet offered scenic view and cool refreshing air!
4. Island Beaches
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is just an easy 10-20minutes speed boat ride from Jesselton Jetty of KK. The marine park comprising a cluster of scenic islands of Gaya, Sapi, Manukan, Mamutik and Sulug.I loved the fact that the islands are so near to the mainland. What an easy get-away !
The boat’s fare was reasonably ‘expensive’, plus RM3 entrance fee to the Park. Yet, once set foot on the sandy beach, it was worth the money.
Marine lives are not impressing, unfortunately. Water sports are too exorbitantly beyond of my budget. I, however enjoyed a lazy stroll down the beach, shooting pictures, admiring the floras and faunas, reading a book maybe and for sure a nap on the beach !
5. Shaded walkways
Streets in KK are quite pedestrian-friendly. Most of the walkways and medians are wide enough for planting a nice shady tree, thus making a stroll down the road in a 37°C an enjoyable one !There is even a long pedestrian bridge connecting all the way from Post Office to Pasar Kraftangan, with exit-bridge to all adjacent buildings.
Anyway, I will still apply a generous portion of sun block ……
6 Close-to-Town Airport
Without doubt KK International Airport can’t beat KLIA in terms of capacity or architecture beauty, but it is certain the nearest airport to the city I’ve ever seen.
A 15 minutes taxi ride from heart of KK cost about RM20! Incredibly near and relatively cheaper too!
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