Showing posts with label Newspaper Article. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Newspaper Article. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Saturday, November 08, 2014
Friday, September 19, 2014
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Tips safe online banking
To report errant computer dealers, the public should refer to http://e-aduan.kpdnkk.gov.my.
Source: http://techcentral.my/news/story.aspx?file=/2012/3/8/it_news/20120308133424&sec=it_news
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Garlic in Giant Hypermarket, Taiping-22 May 2011
Referring to TheStar Newspaper dated Wednesday May 4, 2011: Federation of Sundry Goods Merchants Associations president Lean Hing Chuan said the price of garlic was now between RM6 and RM7 per kg as compared with RM9 last year.(Source:http://thestar.com.my/metr
Sunday, May 30, 2010
TEACHERS ARE SUFFERING
"They claimed the teacher Fadzilah Mohamed deliberately cut the fringes in a ragged fashion, even after the prefects who were assisting her had cut them neatly."
Question 1: Why is there only one teacher in charge? Where are the other teachers, Principal and PK HEM been doing? Parents should be doing the parenting job and make sure their child is properly well dressed and neat before going to school. If the parents had been cooperative all this time and have a regular discussions in helping their child, I don't think the teacher will come to this resort.
"Also present were representatives from the district and state education departments, as well as the local MCA division and community leaders."
Question 2: Why are the politicians have to get involved with school administration?
"At the session, Fadzilah apologised both verbally and in writing to the parents and students, and promised not to repeat the act in the future."
Question 3: The teacher did not have any support from the school administrator and state education. Is it a lesson for everyone in other schools not to do anything at all if could not get support from authorities in future?
"Said parent Danny Lim: “Although Fadzilah has apologised, I still think she shouldn’t be allowed to teach in the school.”"
Question 4: Please act as an adult! Apologies not accepted? Are there any better teachers who tried to help a child to obey laws? You should be grateful somebody is helping you to teach your child and yet not only you did not appreciate but also harshly sounded on the teacher. It is also a trauma to the teacher having to face parents and students who dislikes her action. How can she goes on teaching in a highly motivated attitude? I doubt I can face this situation if I was in her shoes.
Source: http://thestar.com.my/education/story.asp?file=/2010/5/30/education/6336816&sec=education
Question 1: Why is there only one teacher in charge? Where are the other teachers, Principal and PK HEM been doing? Parents should be doing the parenting job and make sure their child is properly well dressed and neat before going to school. If the parents had been cooperative all this time and have a regular discussions in helping their child, I don't think the teacher will come to this resort.
"Also present were representatives from the district and state education departments, as well as the local MCA division and community leaders."
Question 2: Why are the politicians have to get involved with school administration?
"At the session, Fadzilah apologised both verbally and in writing to the parents and students, and promised not to repeat the act in the future."
Question 3: The teacher did not have any support from the school administrator and state education. Is it a lesson for everyone in other schools not to do anything at all if could not get support from authorities in future?
"Said parent Danny Lim: “Although Fadzilah has apologised, I still think she shouldn’t be allowed to teach in the school.”"
Question 4: Please act as an adult! Apologies not accepted? Are there any better teachers who tried to help a child to obey laws? You should be grateful somebody is helping you to teach your child and yet not only you did not appreciate but also harshly sounded on the teacher. It is also a trauma to the teacher having to face parents and students who dislikes her action. How can she goes on teaching in a highly motivated attitude? I doubt I can face this situation if I was in her shoes.
Source: http://thestar.com.my/education/story.asp?file=/2010/5/30/education/6336816&sec=education
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
REALLY TERROR
Refering to yesterday's news: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/25/starprobe/6332666&sec=starprobe
1. Do you think the schools problem going to be solved soon?
2. Do you agree the statement made by teachers?
(a) senior teacher at the school admits that the administration is powerless to deal with cases of indiscipline
(b) Students expelled for various disciplinary problems, always seemed to return to the school, claims a teacher
(Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/26/starprobe/6340876&sec=starprobe)
3. Is your school becoming one of 'School of Terror'? (Triad activities, drug distribution, alcoholism, vandalism and sexual crimes.)
4. Do you agree with statements from the police officers that police were not alerted on the problems faced by the school?
5. As a parent, are you mad if you had reported the school problems to the district education department but no action was taken?
6. Do you agree with state education department’s early investigations?
(a) that there is no signs of gangsterism
(b) check of the March records did not show any student involved in criminal activities
(c) school authorities found no cases of drug peddling within the school compound.
1. Do you think the schools problem going to be solved soon?
2. Do you agree the statement made by teachers?
(a) senior teacher at the school admits that the administration is powerless to deal with cases of indiscipline
(b) Students expelled for various disciplinary problems, always seemed to return to the school, claims a teacher
(Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/26/starprobe/6340876&sec=starprobe)
3. Is your school becoming one of 'School of Terror'? (Triad activities, drug distribution, alcoholism, vandalism and sexual crimes.)
4. Do you agree with statements from the police officers that police were not alerted on the problems faced by the school?
5. As a parent, are you mad if you had reported the school problems to the district education department but no action was taken?
6. Do you agree with state education department’s early investigations?
(a) that there is no signs of gangsterism
(b) check of the March records did not show any student involved in criminal activities
(c) school authorities found no cases of drug peddling within the school compound.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
GREEDY PORK SELLERS
Pork sellers in Malaysia giving lots of excuses that the pork price escalates every year. Do they decreases the price when the supply of pork overflows? Do not blame the pig farmers for increasing prices because the feed and vaccines prices also gone up. Another tactic from pork sellers by keeping pork prices from farmers low while pork sellers maintain high selling prices (better sales margin), they came up with stories of some farmers still using Beta-Agonists (a compound to promote leanness and growth, as it can cause cancer if contained in large amounts). If there are farmers using Beta-Agonists, pork sellers easily can identify which and who are using. Stern warning should be imposed to Pork Sellers, do not over charged consumers!!!
Pork sellers grunt in disapproval over rising price of pigs
KUALA LUMPUR: The escalating price of live pigs is taking a toll on pork sellers, causing a slowdown in their businesses and raising the possibility of a 20% increase in pork prices before Chinese New Year.
According to the Selangor and Federal Territory Butchers’ Association, pig farmers have increased their prices by almost 45% in the past six months.
Association member Wong Chee Kat, 38, said the price of live pigs was RM760 per 100kg now, compared to RM530 in 2007, adding that the drastic price increase had left pork sellers with little or no profit at all.
“We are talking about more than RM1,000 per pig now. Before, a pig used to cost around RM600.
“How are we supposed to make a profit? We also have to pay our workers and other expenses.
“We have fewer customers now because pork is expensive. If customers were buying pork everyday before, it’s only once a week now or on special occasions, as they are switching to other alternatives like chicken,” said Wong during a press conference after association members gathered at the Jinjang Utara market yesterday to voice their collective opinion on the issue.
Association adviser Datuk Dr Lee Chong Meng said it was ridiculous for farmers to cite increased costs of production because the prices of the main food for pigs, like corn and soy, showed little increase from 2007.
He said the matter had been taken to the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry a few times with no result. “All we are asking for is a fair price,” said Lee.
Meanwhile, Domestic Trade, Coope-ratives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said pork would be among food items included in the price control list for the Chinese New Year celebration.
“We had set a ceiling price for turkey meat during Christmas last year. So, it is only fair that we include pork for the Chinese New Year,” he said after opening a Consumer Awareness campaign in Penang.
The price control will apply from Feb 7 to 21.
Monday, September 07, 2009
The conversation below was based on the picture above:
I : Which dog do you want to become? A smart or stupid dog?
Friend : I am a human being.
I : Ok lah, then which dog do you prefer? A smart or stupid dog?
Friend : Of course the smart dog on the left. (referring to the pic)
I : So you think the smart dog is the left one ah? The one on the right supposed to be a smart dog lah! A smart dog is the one who can sweep the floor when instructed. The stupid dog only knows how to eat, sleep and play. How come you got that conclusion? The smart dog is the one on the left not on the right? Maybe because you refer yourself as one eh?
Friend : @#$*!
* Just a joke on Monday.... No offend *
Sunday, May 31, 2009
WHICH MONTH ARE YOU BORN IN?
---------------JANUARY BABY--------------------
pretty/handsome. Loves to dress up. Easily bored.
Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to
recover when hurt. Sensitive. Down-to-Earth.
Stubborn. Repost this in 5 mins and you will meet
someone new in 8 days that will perfectly balance
your personality.
----------FEBRUARY BABY --------------------
Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract.
Intelligent and clever. Changing personality.
Attractive. sexiest out of everyone.
Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest
and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves
freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves
aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt.
Gets angry really easily but does not show it.
Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends
but rarely shows it. Horny. Daring and stubborn.
Ambitious. Realizing dreams and hopes. Sharp.
Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the
inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous.
Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.
Repost this in 5 mins and you will talk to someone
new and realize that you are a perfect match.
-----------------MARCH BABY --------------------
Attractive personality. sexy. Affectionate Shy and
reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous
and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity.
Sensitive to others. Great kisser. Easily angered.
Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness.
Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up
feelings. Observant and assesses others.If you
repost this in the next 5 mins, you will meet your
new love in 8 days.
------------------APRIL BABY -------------------
Suave and compromising. Funny and humorous.
Stubborn. Very talkative. Calm and cool. Kind and
sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal. Does
work well with others. Very confident. Sensitive.
Positive Attitude. Thinking generous. Good
memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look
for information. Able to cheer evryone up and/or
make them laugh. Able to motivate oneself and
others. Understanding. Fun to be around.
Outgoing. Hyper. Bubbly personality. Secretive.
Boy/girl crazy. Loves sports, music, leisure and
traveling. Systematic. hott but has brains. If you
repost this in 5 mins, a cutie that's caught your eye
will introduce themself and you will realize that
you are very much alike in the next 2 days.
-----------------MAY BABY -----------------
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and
highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered.
Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings.
Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint.
Needs no motivation. Shy towards oppisite sex.
Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to
dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding.
Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good
imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves
literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike
being at home. Restless. Not having many children.
Hardworking. High spirited. If you repost this in the
next 5 minutes, you will become close to someone
you do not speak to much in the next 4 days.
------------JUNE BABY -------------
You've got the best personality and are an
absolute pleasure to be around. You love to make
new friends and be outgoing. You are a great flirt
and more than likely have an a very attractive
partner. a wicked hottie. It is also more than likely
that you have a massive record collection. You
have a great choice in films, and may one day
become a famous actor/actress yourself - heck,
you've got the looks for it!!! IN the next 6 days you
will meet someone that may possibly become
oneof your closest friends, if you repost this in 5
minutes.
----------------JULY BABY --------------
Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to
be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed.
Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily
consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's
feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable.
Emotional temperamental and unpredictable.
Moody
and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. spazzy at
times.
Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets.
dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things.
Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive
and forms impressions carefully. Caring and
loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of
sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people
through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties
in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods
about the past and the old friends. Waits for
friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive
unless provoked. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt
but takes long to recover. Repost this in the next 5
mins and your reputation will boost someway in
the next 12 days
------------AUGUST BABY ---------------
outgoing personality. takes risks. feeds on
attention. no self control. kind hearted. self
confident. loud and boisterous. VERY revengeful.
easy to get along with and talk to. has an "every
thing's peachy" attitude. likes talking and singing.
loves music. daydreamer. easily distracted. Hates
not being trusted. BIG imagination. loves to be
loved. hates studying. in need of "that someone".
longs for freedom. rebellious when withheld or
restricted. lives by "no pain no gain" caring.
always a suspect. playful. mysterious. "charming"
or "beautiful" to everyone. stubborn. curious.
independent. strong willed. a fighter. repost in 5
mins and you will meet the love of your life
sometime next month.
------------SEPTEMBER BABY ---------------
Active and dynamic. Decisive and haste but tends
to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself.
Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic.
Consoling, friendly and solves people's problems.
Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and
caring. Suave and generous. Usually you have
many friends. Enjoys to make love. Emotional.
Stubborn. Hasty. Good memory. Moving, motivates
oneself and others. Loves to travel and explore.
Sometimes sexy in a way that only their lover can
understand. if you do not repost this in the next 5
mins, someone very close to you will become mad
at you in the next 8 days.
---------------OCTOBER BABY -------------------
Loves to chat. Loves those who love them. Loves
to takes things at the center. Inner and physical
beauty. Lies but doesn't pretend. Gets angry
often. Treats friends importantly. Brave and
fearless. Always making friends. Easily hurt but
recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does
not care to control emotions. Unpredictable.
Extremely smart, but definitely the hottest AND
sexiest of them all. repost this in 5 mins or you will
not meet the love of your life for 10 years.
---------------NOVEMBER BABY --------------------
Trustworthy and loyal. Very passionate and
dangerous. Wild at times. Knows how to have fun.
Sexy and mysterious. Everyone is drawn towards
your inner and outer beauty and independent
personality. Playful, but secretive. Very emotional
and temperamental sometimes. Meets new people
easily and very social in a group. Fearless and
independent. Can hold their own. Stands out in a
crowd. Essentially very smart. Usually, the
greatest men are born in this month. If you ever
begin a relationship with someone from this month,
hold on to them because their one of a kind. repost
in 5 mins & you will excell in a major event coming
up sometime this month.
---------------DECEMBER BABY ---------------
This straight-up means ur the most good-looking
person possible... better than all of these other
months! Loyal and generous. Patriotic. Competitive
in everything. Active in games and interactions.
Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in
organizations. Fun to be with. Easy to talk to,
though hard to understand. Thinks far with vision,
yet complicated to know. Easily influenced by
kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having lots of
ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to
delay. Choosy and always wants the best.
Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to
joke. Good debating skills. Has that someone
always on his/her mind. Talkative. Daydreamer.
Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Abiding.
Able to show character. one guy/girl kind of
person. Loveable. Easily hurt. Prone to getting
colds. loves music. pretty/handsome. Loves to
dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows
emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt.
Sensitive. [A hott new guy/girl will catch your eye
& you will catch theirs too in the next 6 days, if
you repost in 5min]
---------------JANUARY BABY--------------------
pretty/handsome. Loves to dress up. Easily bored.
Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to
recover when hurt. Sensitive. Down-to-Earth.
Stubborn. Repost this in 5 mins and you will meet
someone new in 8 days that will perfectly balance
your personality.
----------FEBRUARY BABY --------------------
Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract.
Intelligent and clever. Changing personality.
Attractive. sexiest out of everyone.
Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest
and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves
freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves
aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt.
Gets angry really easily but does not show it.
Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends
but rarely shows it. Horny. Daring and stubborn.
Ambitious. Realizing dreams and hopes. Sharp.
Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the
inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous.
Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.
Repost this in 5 mins and you will talk to someone
new and realize that you are a perfect match.
-----------------MARCH BABY --------------------
Attractive personality. sexy. Affectionate Shy and
reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous
and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity.
Sensitive to others. Great kisser. Easily angered.
Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness.
Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up
feelings. Observant and assesses others.If you
repost this in the next 5 mins, you will meet your
new love in 8 days.
------------------APRIL BABY -------------------
Suave and compromising. Funny and humorous.
Stubborn. Very talkative. Calm and cool. Kind and
sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal. Does
work well with others. Very confident. Sensitive.
Positive Attitude. Thinking generous. Good
memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look
for information. Able to cheer evryone up and/or
make them laugh. Able to motivate oneself and
others. Understanding. Fun to be around.
Outgoing. Hyper. Bubbly personality. Secretive.
Boy/girl crazy. Loves sports, music, leisure and
traveling. Systematic. hott but has brains. If you
repost this in 5 mins, a cutie that's caught your eye
will introduce themself and you will realize that
you are very much alike in the next 2 days.
-----------------MAY BABY -----------------
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and
highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered.
Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings.
Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint.
Needs no motivation. Shy towards oppisite sex.
Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to
dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding.
Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good
imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves
literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike
being at home. Restless. Not having many children.
Hardworking. High spirited. If you repost this in the
next 5 minutes, you will become close to someone
you do not speak to much in the next 4 days.
------------JUNE BABY -------------
You've got the best personality and are an
absolute pleasure to be around. You love to make
new friends and be outgoing. You are a great flirt
and more than likely have an a very attractive
partner. a wicked hottie. It is also more than likely
that you have a massive record collection. You
have a great choice in films, and may one day
become a famous actor/actress yourself - heck,
you've got the looks for it!!! IN the next 6 days you
will meet someone that may possibly become
oneof your closest friends, if you repost this in 5
minutes.
----------------JULY BABY --------------
Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to
be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed.
Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily
consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's
feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable.
Emotional temperamental and unpredictable.
Moody
and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. spazzy at
times.
Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets.
dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things.
Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive
and forms impressions carefully. Caring and
loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of
sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people
through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties
in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods
about the past and the old friends. Waits for
friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive
unless provoked. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt
but takes long to recover. Repost this in the next 5
mins and your reputation will boost someway in
the next 12 days
------------AUGUST BABY ---------------
outgoing personality. takes risks. feeds on
attention. no self control. kind hearted. self
confident. loud and boisterous. VERY revengeful.
easy to get along with and talk to. has an "every
thing's peachy" attitude. likes talking and singing.
loves music. daydreamer. easily distracted. Hates
not being trusted. BIG imagination. loves to be
loved. hates studying. in need of "that someone".
longs for freedom. rebellious when withheld or
restricted. lives by "no pain no gain" caring.
always a suspect. playful. mysterious. "charming"
or "beautiful" to everyone. stubborn. curious.
independent. strong willed. a fighter. repost in 5
mins and you will meet the love of your life
sometime next month.
------------SEPTEMBER BABY ---------------
Active and dynamic. Decisive and haste but tends
to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself.
Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic.
Consoling, friendly and solves people's problems.
Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and
caring. Suave and generous. Usually you have
many friends. Enjoys to make love. Emotional.
Stubborn. Hasty. Good memory. Moving, motivates
oneself and others. Loves to travel and explore.
Sometimes sexy in a way that only their lover can
understand. if you do not repost this in the next 5
mins, someone very close to you will become mad
at you in the next 8 days.
---------------OCTOBER BABY -------------------
Loves to chat. Loves those who love them. Loves
to takes things at the center. Inner and physical
beauty. Lies but doesn't pretend. Gets angry
often. Treats friends importantly. Brave and
fearless. Always making friends. Easily hurt but
recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does
not care to control emotions. Unpredictable.
Extremely smart, but definitely the hottest AND
sexiest of them all. repost this in 5 mins or you will
not meet the love of your life for 10 years.
---------------NOVEMBER BABY --------------------
Trustworthy and loyal. Very passionate and
dangerous. Wild at times. Knows how to have fun.
Sexy and mysterious. Everyone is drawn towards
your inner and outer beauty and independent
personality. Playful, but secretive. Very emotional
and temperamental sometimes. Meets new people
easily and very social in a group. Fearless and
independent. Can hold their own. Stands out in a
crowd. Essentially very smart. Usually, the
greatest men are born in this month. If you ever
begin a relationship with someone from this month,
hold on to them because their one of a kind. repost
in 5 mins & you will excell in a major event coming
up sometime this month.
---------------DECEMBER BABY ---------------
This straight-up means ur the most good-looking
person possible... better than all of these other
months! Loyal and generous. Patriotic. Competitive
in everything. Active in games and interactions.
Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in
organizations. Fun to be with. Easy to talk to,
though hard to understand. Thinks far with vision,
yet complicated to know. Easily influenced by
kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having lots of
ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to
delay. Choosy and always wants the best.
Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to
joke. Good debating skills. Has that someone
always on his/her mind. Talkative. Daydreamer.
Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Abiding.
Able to show character. one guy/girl kind of
person. Loveable. Easily hurt. Prone to getting
colds. loves music. pretty/handsome. Loves to
dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows
emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt.
Sensitive. [A hott new guy/girl will catch your eye
& you will catch theirs too in the next 6 days, if
you repost in 5min]
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
SIMPLY GENIUS
PIC: virtualgs.larwe.com/Virtual_GS/Lim_Ding_Wen.html
Lim Ding Wen age 9 is probably the world youngest Apple IIGS programmer. He is a Malaysian currently living in Singapore. He created Doodle Kids for iPhone.
PIC: virtualgs.larwe.com/Virtual_GS/Lim_Ding_Wen.html Lim Ding Wen age 9 is probably the world youngest Apple IIGS programmer. He is a Malaysian currently living in Singapore. He created Doodle Kids for iPhone.
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
REVIEW PRICES END OF THE MONTH ONLY
IMAGE: http://www.petronas.comRefer to TheStar:
"The present petrol prices will remain until the end of the month as the Government is sticking to its decision to review pump rates on a monthly basis."
Permatang Pauh By-election is finally over. Everyone is waiting for September 16. Malaysians does not care about the government decision to review pump rates either every 15 days or every month. Still, I am waiting the lower rates for the benefit of Malaysians. Lower rates means Malaysians will not be living in a tight budget. Hoping lower rates also discourage thefts and robberies where will enhance public safety.
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
WHEN WILL THE 'TECHNICAL PROBLEM' ENDS?
IMAGE: http://www.plugger.com.au/news/Qantas/Refer to my earlier posting, the truth is out. It's no more putting allegation towards MAS. Qantas is still having technical problems until now.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Lighting did strike twice at the same place. No precaution or plans to avoid such incident happen again. Yet again an old wise man will say "Prevention is better than cure".
Reference from thestar:
"Unknown pirates have hijacked another MISC Bhd (MISC)’s tanker in international waters off the coast of Yemen."
Reference from thestar:
"Unknown pirates have hijacked another MISC Bhd (MISC)’s tanker in international waters off the coast of Yemen."
Friday, August 15, 2008
THINGS I AGREE
IMAGE: thestar online
Reference from thestar.com.my
"Stretching the ringgit without scrimping"
IT HAS been more than two months since the fuel price increase and some are still struggling to make ends meet.
But, instead of whining about the rising cost of living, some people have taken up the challenge to make some minor changes to their lifestyles.
Helping out: To save electricity, Jia Vie (left) uses the fan when studying.
Without resorting to drastic measures like skipping meals or moonlighting, they prove that the small things in life matter when it comes to saving.
The student
Kevin Foo, a Mass Communication student from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Utar), used to spend RM15-20 a day on food before the price increase, now he sets his budget to only RM10 a day and has breakfast at home before leaving for school.
For instance, he will have a plate of mee goreng for RM3 during lunch.
Cheaper option: Instead of fine dining, Tan enjoys fast food with her fiance Goh.
“I do not order drinks as I bring my own bottle of water,” he added.
Although he owns a car, he now opts to take public transport when the situation allows.
“Before the price hike, I only needed RM40 per week for petrol but now I need RM60 per week.
“Nowadays, I take the bus to classes and carpool with friends,” the 21-year-old said.
These simple steps help him save around RM70 on food and RM20 on petrol per week.
The working adult
Cheap food: Foo (left) finds eating at food stalls an option to cut back on expenses.
Sales administration executive Joyce Tan Mei Ling proved that spending prudently does not have to dampen romance.
While she used to go to fine-dining restaurants with her fiance Alex Goh twice a week, now it’s only twice a month.
“We used to dine at hotels, Italian restaurants and other expensive restaurants and it would set us back at RM80-RM100.
“Nowadays, I cook or take away from hawker centres and we enjoy a romantic meal together at home because I do not like to eat at the stuffy hawker stalls,” the 34-year-old said.
“I used to go home after work to shower and change before meeting up with my fiancé for dinner but now we meet after work to save time and petrol,” she added.
There will also be less ‘yum cha’ (tea-drinking) sessions with friends in order to save money.
Tan finds staying at home and carrying out indoor activities like watching TV cheaper than going out.
“We try not to go shopping too often as we always spend on unnecessary things like snacks that we munch on while shopping.
“I used to drive to the convenience store to buy one or two items whenever I run out of household products like shampoo or soap. By preparing a shopping list and buying in bulk, I can avoid this,” she said.
However, saving money does not mean sacrificing her movie outings. She chooses to go to cinemas that offer cheaper rates on certain days such as the GSC cinema at the Summit USJ, especially on Wednesdays.
“I also like to shop at Summit USJ as the food there is cheaper,” she said.
Her silky terrier Tiny is not spared from the plan to cut back expenses.
“Tiny is very choosy and he always doesn’t finish his food. Now, I give him smaller portions of wet food and more dry food, as it is cheaper and better for Tiny’s health.
“I also buy cheaper types of treats for him nowadays,” she said.
The family
It is hard to cut back on certain expenses like the children’s tuition fees, bus fares, and groceries when you have a family.
However, Ko Hui Keng, an accounts executive, tries to save whenever she can when shopping for her family of five.
She buys groceries in bulk at hypermarkets once a week and prepares a shopping list. It helps to prevent impulsive buying and wasting petrol for a second trip if she forgets to buy something.
Her daughter Jia Vie does her part for the family by using the fan instead of the air-conditioner when studying to help save on electricity.
“When I go out with friends, we will take the bus instead of taking the taxi, which is costly,” she said.
She uses her monthly allowance of RM50 prudently.
“Some of my peers get RM70 per month. Although I hoped that I would get more, I do not want to waste my parents’ hard-earned money,” the sensible 16-year-old said.
Ko’s advice is to spend in accordance to how much we earn.
“Some of my acquaintances spend more than they earn as they do not want to forsake their lifestyles and end up in debt,” she said.
However, not all are able to make changes to their daily lives.
Retiree Lim Ka Seng, from Puchong, finds that there is nothing much he can change about his lifestyle.
“The older we get, the more expenses we incur such as health and medical expenses.
“The three basic meals can’t be cut down but we need not go for expensive food.
“My life is simple, I can still cope,” the retiree, who is living off his savings, said.
But, instead of whining about the rising cost of living, some people have taken up the challenge to make some minor changes to their lifestyles.
Helping out: To save electricity, Jia Vie (left) uses the fan when studying.
Without resorting to drastic measures like skipping meals or moonlighting, they prove that the small things in life matter when it comes to saving.
The student
Kevin Foo, a Mass Communication student from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Utar), used to spend RM15-20 a day on food before the price increase, now he sets his budget to only RM10 a day and has breakfast at home before leaving for school.
For instance, he will have a plate of mee goreng for RM3 during lunch.
Cheaper option: Instead of fine dining, Tan enjoys fast food with her fiance Goh.
“I do not order drinks as I bring my own bottle of water,” he added.
Although he owns a car, he now opts to take public transport when the situation allows.
“Before the price hike, I only needed RM40 per week for petrol but now I need RM60 per week.
“Nowadays, I take the bus to classes and carpool with friends,” the 21-year-old said.
These simple steps help him save around RM70 on food and RM20 on petrol per week.
The working adult
Cheap food: Foo (left) finds eating at food stalls an option to cut back on expenses.
Sales administration executive Joyce Tan Mei Ling proved that spending prudently does not have to dampen romance.
While she used to go to fine-dining restaurants with her fiance Alex Goh twice a week, now it’s only twice a month.
“We used to dine at hotels, Italian restaurants and other expensive restaurants and it would set us back at RM80-RM100.
“Nowadays, I cook or take away from hawker centres and we enjoy a romantic meal together at home because I do not like to eat at the stuffy hawker stalls,” the 34-year-old said.
“I used to go home after work to shower and change before meeting up with my fiancé for dinner but now we meet after work to save time and petrol,” she added.
There will also be less ‘yum cha’ (tea-drinking) sessions with friends in order to save money.
Tan finds staying at home and carrying out indoor activities like watching TV cheaper than going out.
“We try not to go shopping too often as we always spend on unnecessary things like snacks that we munch on while shopping.
“I used to drive to the convenience store to buy one or two items whenever I run out of household products like shampoo or soap. By preparing a shopping list and buying in bulk, I can avoid this,” she said.
However, saving money does not mean sacrificing her movie outings. She chooses to go to cinemas that offer cheaper rates on certain days such as the GSC cinema at the Summit USJ, especially on Wednesdays.
“I also like to shop at Summit USJ as the food there is cheaper,” she said.
Her silky terrier Tiny is not spared from the plan to cut back expenses.
“Tiny is very choosy and he always doesn’t finish his food. Now, I give him smaller portions of wet food and more dry food, as it is cheaper and better for Tiny’s health.
“I also buy cheaper types of treats for him nowadays,” she said.
The family
It is hard to cut back on certain expenses like the children’s tuition fees, bus fares, and groceries when you have a family.
However, Ko Hui Keng, an accounts executive, tries to save whenever she can when shopping for her family of five.
She buys groceries in bulk at hypermarkets once a week and prepares a shopping list. It helps to prevent impulsive buying and wasting petrol for a second trip if she forgets to buy something.
Her daughter Jia Vie does her part for the family by using the fan instead of the air-conditioner when studying to help save on electricity.
“When I go out with friends, we will take the bus instead of taking the taxi, which is costly,” she said.
She uses her monthly allowance of RM50 prudently.
“Some of my peers get RM70 per month. Although I hoped that I would get more, I do not want to waste my parents’ hard-earned money,” the sensible 16-year-old said.
Ko’s advice is to spend in accordance to how much we earn.
“Some of my acquaintances spend more than they earn as they do not want to forsake their lifestyles and end up in debt,” she said.
However, not all are able to make changes to their daily lives.
Retiree Lim Ka Seng, from Puchong, finds that there is nothing much he can change about his lifestyle.
“The older we get, the more expenses we incur such as health and medical expenses.
“The three basic meals can’t be cut down but we need not go for expensive food.
“My life is simple, I can still cope,” the retiree, who is living off his savings, said.
Tips on saving
Shopping
— Prepare a shopping list
— Buy in bulk, but be sure to check if it is really cheaper than buying individual items
— Avoid snacking during shopping trips
— Bring your own water when shopping to avoid buying drinks when you shop
Food
— It’s time to put your cooking skills to the test. A home-cooked meal prepared with love sure beats gourmet dining at five-star restaurants
— Economy rice is called “economy” for a reason. Plus, there’s no service or government tax imposed
— Bring your own water when eating out if it is possible
— Cut down on snacks, it’s good for your wallet and your health.
Transport
— Opt for the public transport such as buses, Monorail, LRT, or KTM when the situation allows
— Plan your journey and time to avoid getting stuck in traffic jams
— Cycle or walk to nearby destinations, it’s good for your health, too.
— Carpool with friends and colleagues
Entertainment
— Movies: find out which cinemas offer cheaper rates and take advantage of special offers (such as cheaper tickets for women on Wednesday at some cinemas), student and senior citizen discounts.
— Swap DVDs or CDs with friends, so you can enjoy your favourite movies without burning a hole in your pocket.
— Instead of buying DVDs, check out free-to-air TV, which gives pay TV a run for its money with their interesting programmes.
Others
— Keep track of your spending. Set a budget and stick to it.
— Do not overfeed your pet. Too many treats can cause obesity.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
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