The Happenings Around

Police in action

2011-09-30T22:19:00.000-07:00

Was back in Penang last week to audit on a few Supermarket. It feels great to go back and meet those familiar faces. Drove back to BM in the morning and proceeding to Gerik for the audit. Its nice to be back to Gerik and Pengkalan Hulu where i was based for 6 months back in 2007. Meeting up with Mrs.Foong and all the staff in Ken Lee.

Was actually surprise that some of the buyer there actually still recognises me. If makes you feel like you have done something great that touches their heart that makes them remember you.

on the second day, as me and Cat was about to leave for Sg.Petani to complete the audit we witness something that most Malaysian will say i'm bullshitting......MALAYSIAN POLICE IN ACTION. But this is real.

As i was about to about to cross the traffic light when it turn green a motorbike speed from across the street to the front of my car and crash. At first i thought that he was trying to beat the red light and lost control. But after he crash he tried to flee by running to the bushes. Then a police car speed and stopped in from of my car a 3 police officer came out and strated chasing that fella.

Both of us was stunned in the car. Not far from the car we saw the police chasing the fella and finally caught the fella as he was obstructed by a tree. I do not know what that fella did but i think it has made me change my point of view about out Police Officer in Malaysia. They were after all working to protect us. And come to think of it when they say Malaysian Police are corrupted what i would say is that if u have done nothing wrong why do we have to buy our way out?

Anyway Kudos to the police officer who try to make Malaysia a safer place to stay.

Bangkok Business Trip

2011-07-03T00:30:00.000-07:00

Was informed by my boss to fly to Bangkok for a visit cum meeting on the 16th June. Guess what the meeting is on the 20th June. i basically have only 4 days to prepare. Luckily it was not a formal meeting but rather a Market Visit cum learning trip for me.

Of coz going to Bangkok i have to inform my very good friend there Mod, Ying and Bik.....

Was excited coz will be meeting a totally new team from Ice Cream and it's different from the MAGGI people that i know regionally. In the meeting the Phillipines team is also there. Another excitement is that Mod told me that we're going to Mansion 7 for dinner. Heard lots about this place since their last visit here in Malaysia. It's a haunted house concept mall.

The first day was a visit to the factory at Bang Chang. Its great to see that the complex is built vertically and only take up very small part of the land. But it was a very nice complex.....hmmm and very nice receptionist.....hahhahah.....then we were hosted with a dinner at Kempinski Hotel. We were treated with the Thai Fusion dishes. The starter is like7-8 types, and very nicely decorated. Very much reccomended for those who like to enjoy good fine dining.

The second day was a day of Market visit. We visit lots of school and to my amaze that how much Thai people especially the kids enjoy ice cream. Throughout the market visit i've learn lots about Ice Cream from the NSM there. Lots of things which i thought is the same with grocery shopping is actually not. The strategy is so much different from the Grocery which i feel it's more interesting to capture impulse purchase. And we ended the market visit with a visit to one of the dealer. The dealer is what i would say business simplified. Very simple setup, very simple people and very simple facilities.

The dinner that i look forward to. Mansion 7. We did not have dinner there but rather we enjoyed out Thai Dinner at Central World. And of coz the mango sticky rice as desert. We then proceed to Mansion 7. It was a Haunted mansion concept and with a haunted house inside which is the main attracttion. $TH 180 per person to enter the haunted mansion. We were so excited and 4 of us went in Me, Mod, Billy and Vincent. Bik did not join coz he had experience it before. Its a feeling of that you know something will happen along the walkway but you dun know what. We had fun in the haunted mansion.

We then had some beer at the pub there and just before we make a move back there was this bar tender show at the pub. Was great performance and was actually treated a glass of their cocktail before we left the pub.

3rd day was a day at the office discussing on the strategy and tactics implemented by Thailand. We shared our strategy and also the Phillipines team. It's great to learn from all parties and it actually benefit me especially in times of planning for ICP.

We then meet up with Mod and Ying for dinner and a night out at a roof top pub. We tried almost all their snack and dishes there. We wanted to make a stop at the palace but it was closed. Back to the hotel and planned for a shopping trip to Platinum Mall the next morning. We were told that there is a planned rally front of Central World so we have to plan our route wisely.

It was a great learning trip and also to catch up with my friend there.

Back online

2011-06-06T07:09:00.000-07:00

Finally back online......can't bare life offline anymore. bought myself a new laptop. A Toshiba Satellite L745. Finally am able to share my life experience and my 2 cents point of view with the world again. Many things has happen lately. The one i wanted to share most is my movement to a new department. From the hot wok of MAGGI to the cold freezer of Nestle Ice Cream. I'm all alone now in Nestle Ice Cream handling the Trade Marketing in Nestle Ice Cream. Really miss the time in MAGGI when it was more crowded.

Have to start all anew again and it's exactly the same feeling i had 2 and half years ago when i move to Head Office. Now even the whole team had move and it's kinda sad that we couldn't spend much time together drinking.

My friend from Thai visited me last month and really experience the Thai hospitality eventhough they're in Malaysia. This time we lost lots of Money at Genting but the most important thing is that we had so much fun together. Will be planning a return trip to Bangkok and maybe fly somewhere for a nice holiday. Mod,Ying,Bik.....be ready Joachim & Rachel is coming to town.

They also gave my dear a surprise birthday party and bought a gift for her. This is what we call real GREAT friends.

Attended a Korean concert with my dear and it was great. At least she enjoyed it. Jang Geun Suk ' The Cri Show' Asia Tour. He's the actor in 'He's Beautiful' and was great to feel young again with the company of all the young ones screaming and shouting throughout the concert. My dear was one of them......hahahahah......

Not to forget....lots of wedding.....not mine yet thought.

Feels great to be back online.

Good Food at 1Utama

2011-02-19T19:50:00.000-08:00

this year we did not travel anywhere as my dear have to work during Valentine Day. So we did notdo much during Valentine Day. There was this place where we wanted to have our meal for long time. Charms at 1Utama near TGV cinema at level 3.

There was this particular dish where i feel a bit special. The Lamb which cames in a burning fire. We did not manage to have a candle light dinner but was a firey one. I had the BBQ lamb with rice and my dear had the pineapple fried rice. The lamb was particularly delicious with being very tender and marinated with herbs which remove completely the lamb stench.

A dish which i will reccomend to others who's visiting 1 Utama.

A life's journey

2011-02-19T19:39:00.000-08:00

Almost forgot my log in password to my blog. This show that it has been a while now since i last blog. Think it was since my laptop got stolenwhen my house got broken into. Well many thing has happen since. Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year and also not to forget Valentine Day.

For me since then was a very frustrated from month to month. With work especially. But it has also been a month where i did lots of thinking for the past and also for the future. Future with my dear as we have to start planning for our wedding......know everyone is asking me when.

While i drove back to Penang for CNY in the morning was a drive that reflect me of the past as i used to drove back early in the morning after weekend visit to Kuala Selangor. Back then i was still working in Penang. Since then i've never drove back to Penang in the early morning. It also makes me realise the beautiful views we have in Malaysia and also makes me realise the beauty besides me who's sleeping throughout the journey. It has been a long 9 years journey together and its about time to bring it another level up.

Will be planning for our wedding in September. Any good wedding planner in town??? am planning to have a simple wedding with close friends a relative maybe in a island......

Day 3-5....Bangkok trip 26th Aug-30th Aug

2010-09-28T07:06:00.000-07:00

Wanted to post this post for quite sometime now but just couldn't find the time. Been busy with planning. Ok, let me continue with Day3.....still very fresh in my mind though.....

Day 3
We're suppose to depart at 7.30pm but as usual the traffic at Bangkok is very unpredictable as Mod and Bik arrived late. But the route to Ying house was quite smooth. A gated community with a western bit of design. We reached Ying house at about 8.15am Thai time. We wasted no time and straight away proceed to Pattaya where we will take a ferry over to Koh Samed. Along the way we stop at the rest stop for a quick breakfast. The rest stop at Bangkok is very different from that of Malaysia. It's like driving into a small town. Craving for McMuffin at Malaysia for so long now and at last got my McMuffin at Bangkok. If i still remember correctly we were heading towards a town call Kleang from Bangkok to take the ferry to Koh Samed. We actually abandon the GPS direction and Bik took charge of the direction coz he know a short cut.

We arrived at the port at about 10.30am and was waiting for the ferry to ferry us to this nice island at about 11.00am. The ferry wasn't any modern type like the one in Penang but rather it's similar to that of a fishing boat. The ferry took about 30mins to reach the island which is visible from the mainland. The site where we dock wasn't very pleasing as its doesn't look like a tourist destination to me. A jeep was waiting for us to transport us to the resort. Still i wasn't convince of the place as the route to the resort doesn't look very clean. We arrived at the Sai Kaew resort and Ying was busy checking in for us. i was busy looking for wifi to post my photo at Facebook. Ying actually paid for the room for us. This is far the best of friend that i have. Although we have met just for a few times but we're as close as old buddy. Me and my dear were in a chalet and Ying, Mod and Bik sharing the other. I asked what does Sai Kaew means and get to know that it means Glass Sand. It was indeed a total paradigm shift as the beach at the other side was so beautiful.

We then check in at the chalet and proceed to the beach for our lunch. We had our lunch near the beach at the hotel next to our chalet. Again they don't allow me to pay for lunch. Rachel went for a tattoo on her hand and we enjoy looking at the 'mermaid'. After lunch we went back to freshen up and prepare for our swim. All changed and ready for swim. We have 2 professional photographer busy taking photo and 3 crazy people swimming at the sea. We then went on the banana boat where Bik join us. Was a crazy 30min banana boat ride for only 800bath......local price as Mod negotiated. Rachel was so scared after the first fall that she has to board the speedboat after that....left only me,Mod and Bik on the banana boat. After the banana boat it started raining and we went back to the chalet and was looking for a nice massage. The massage at the hotel was way too expensive and we all settle for a massage at the beach after the rain.

We then proceed back to prepare for dinner. A short walk from the chalet beach we reach a stretch of seafood restaurant. There were so many restaurant there but not much people eating except one of the restaurant which is full. There must be something special there. We ordered a total of 9 dishes and guess how much for a meal for 5 person. Its only 1500bath for the dinner. This time i insist that i pay for dinner or else........so i got to pay for the dinner. We the found out why the restaurant was full house. There are fire show by the waiters which i found it very interesting. Think it lasted for about an hour and then continued by the involvement from the patrons. Limbo rock on a fire bar and those who successfully cross the fire bar will get a shot of some whisky. Everyone was wild dancing till late night. We move back to the chalet shortly after.

Day 4
Breakfast at the resort was ok with a combination of western and local dishes. After breakfast we spend sometime for photo at the beach. We manage to capture some nice pix coz we have 2 professional photographer with us. Basically me, Rachel and Mod were like model the whole morning with various serious but funny poses. We then pack and proceed to take the ferry back to the mainland and it was 11am by the time we reach. Its kinda fun but tiring trip but Mod still have to drive. We enjoyed 'Kill Bill' at Mod car the whole journey to Pattaya floating market.

When we reach the floating market at about 12.15pm, me and my dear we keen to buy something for our friend so Rach went on her shopping spree and the guys just sat at a cafe for our cup of coffee and chocolate cake. We then went around the floating market just to look around and decided that we wanted to have lunch there. By then we were finding it difficult to look for a place for us to sit and have our lunch. I was kinda lost looking for my way out to get my dear to join us. My dear couldn't get any anything for them except a scarf for Yui.

We then continue with 'Kill Bill' in the car till we reach the new shopping mall near Ying's house. Rach went for the gift hunt again at the shopping mall while the guys were just window shopping around the mall. The funny thing is that there is a parade going around the shopping mall and there were lots of activity going on around. Its so different from the shopping mall in Malaysia where we were more laid back and waiting for shoppers to walk in. At Bangkok they were doing lots of activity pulling the shopper into their outlet. Games in the outlet and announcement from the speaker and many more. Kinda interesting just observing.

We then proceed to the flower market for some shopping. Rach wanted to buy some flowers which i already know we can't bring back to Malaysia. She insisted so we bought some dried flowers. We then proceed to Langsuan for dinner. A chinese restaurant just opposite the Korean BBQ Restaurant that we had dinner on the 2nd day. A nice light dinner which i thought i wanted to pay but the waiters were already warn not the get any payment from me. I didn't know and walk to the waiter asking for the bills and they were telling me something in Thai which i was struggling to understand. Then another waitress came and told me that they were asked not to get the payment from me. Going back into the room, Mod was smiling cunningly knowing that i've failed in my plot to pay. We then went back to MyHotel to check in to have our nice rest before our flight back to Malaysia the next day.

Day 5
We manage to do a quick shopping at Platinum Mall before check out to meet Mod, Bik and Ying for Lunch before we fly back to Malaysia. I manage to grab a backpack and my dear a dozen scarf. We then bought some mooncake as a gift together with the tie that Rach manage to get a the mall for our 3 buddy. We had Japanese at Central World before proceeding to the skytrain to the airport. Guess what it's just 15bath per person from Bangkok to the airport. Was indeeed a nice trip and will definately plan for another trip together with my friend. Next destination 'Macau' and we all agreed that it'll be Dutch in the next trip to avoid the neverending exchange of gift.

A nice trip to remember and to share with my friends.

Day 1-2....Bangkok trip 26th Aug-30th Aug

2010-09-08T09:12:00.000-07:00

Celebrated my birthday at Genting actually this year......went to the casino and won some money, enough to cover dinner for 2 at Genting. Then we were invited by our dearest friend from Bangkok to visit them at Bangkok. So called sponsored by Genting coz Mod won alot at Genting in the previous trip end of July. So we visited our dearest friend Ying, Mod n Bik at Bangkok on the 26th Aug 2010.

Ying pick us up at the Airport and we then join Mod for a late supper somewhere near the Nestle Office. The chicken rice Thai style. For me the Chicken Rice is almost similiar from the one in Malaysia but the difference is the soup. Free refill and the pepperish chicken soup is kinda nice. Then there is also some herbal soup which the taste is quite nice. We then went to MyHotel at Pratunam to check in. The hotel was clean and pleasant and very much recommended for those whose looking for budget and clean hotel at Bangkok. They also offer free shuttle from the hotel to the main street. Its actually situated at the street opposite the Platinum Wholesale mall
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The next morning Mod actually took leave and took us around Bangkok. First Stop the Erawan Temple or the Elephant God temple. The special thing about the Elephant god is that it has 3 head. The architecture of the temple show some chinese influence when they use ceramic bowl as part of the decoration. I remember learning about this art when i visited the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion at Penang. The religious practice at this temple is similiar to the Hinduism practice here in Malaysia, Bali and also Angkor Wat at Siem Reap. This show how powerful the Hindu empire were at that time. The temple also has 4 pillars to support it with each pillar crafted with the story of each religion. Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and the story of the Goddest of Mercy. I asked the guide why Islamic wasn't one of the pillar and explained that it's sensitive to have carving of the Prophet as the Islamic doesn't practice praying to altar or statue.

Inside the temple of Erawan, there are 3 layer, also known as Heaven, Earth and Underworld. We also learn about some rules and regulation in the temple which very much explain about our daily practice. Always starting from the left and end at the right which means staying away from evil deeds. This remind me when i was young and praying at a temple, my aunt taught me that you have to always use the left hand to place the josstick coz the right hand is always the hand that commit the evil deeds. Therefore the left is less sinful.

We then proceed to Lunch at Bang Pu near the Nestle factory. Its actually at a military base canteen open for public. The location at the beach sees lots of people frequent there for lunch coz of it view. Food was ok but the waitress miss out a few of our orders. We then went back to Nestle Office to meet up with my previous boss Patrick for a cup of coffee at Starbucks before proceeding to China Town for some shopping.

We then meet up with the rest for Dinner at a KOBA BBQ Korean Restaurant at Langsuan. Ying, Bik, Patrick, Mod, My dear n myself had a nice BBQ dinner at the restaurant although everyone went back with BBQ smell. We then went for foot massage with Mod before going back to the hotel to prepare for our trip to Koh Samed the next morning.

Happy Birthday My Dearest Rachel

2010-05-15T00:35:00.000-07:00

That was what is written in the Birthday cake of my dear. She celebrated her birthday on th 11th May and this year the celebration was kind of moderate. Didn't buy her anything special this year and only bought her a big birthday cake, a pecan and butterscotch cake.

But i kind of like this year celebration with her and a mild kind of celebration. We took a day off from work and drove up to Genting Highland. Weather was okie and we just spend time walking around and also of coz at the casino.

We had lunch at Sushi King as she felt like eating sushi. Of coz with her same attitude trying to stop me from ordering so much food and of coz i will try sneakingly picking up food from the buffet. But she enjoyed it.

At the Casino, she was really lucky as we were about to leave the casino with RM25 cips on hand after forking out RM150, she bet on No.6 on the French Boule. She struck and we paid 8times the amount she bet on so at the end she won RM75.

And that was how we spend my dear Birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DEAREST RACHEL !!!

updates

2010-05-14T23:34:00.000-07:00

It has been a while now since i last blog. Many things has happen, like the Sales Convention, WINA Summit, and also a redefine job role. Sales Convention has been great a am able to meet lots of people in the organisation. Had great fun at Penang where all my former colleague was there.

WINA (World Instant Noodles Association) Summit was an eye opener for me as to see so much strategy on Instant Noodles being presented in the Summit. Many of those where i think we can learn and many of those who we have already implemented. I've not put much time for this summit as i was handling the Sales Convention before this. But thank god no major hiccups.

So what is next and coming. Flavour World Workshop, and Merchandising day. Maybe i will be involve again in the workshop but not the merchandising day. Cause now i'm given more time to focus on what really matters most in my position. Category Development. You'll see more strategy in the coming quaters.....

Beside what happen in Nestle, there are also a few events that caught my attention. The by election at Hulu Selangor and also the coming one at Sibu. I read today that the oppossition claim that the government uses the same tactics at Sibu which is money politics to win the election. Reading this statement i see many other consistent comment by the opposition in every by election. Is the Government using the same tactics or the opposition using the same tactics. I wonder. Everytime when the opposition wins the election no more mentioning of money politics and when the lose, it's because the Government uses money. Hmmm.....i wonder but anyway its just my point of view as many others hard core supporters will feel offended by my comment.

Just would like to voice out my point of view

Miss the Branch

2010-03-11T07:32:00.000-08:00

After 2 venue of the Sales Convention, really misses the Branch. Misses Penang most. When i went back to Penang for Sales Convention early this week was reluctant to come back to KL. All the people and all the partying at Penang really brings back memories and i feel at home at the Branch. All the drinking session and the laugh and the thing i like most is to counsel after drinking session. It's quite different in HOU where u work in silo......

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010

2010-01-07T10:42:00.000-08:00

MERRY Christmas and HAPPY New Year everyone......i know it's abit too late......been busy celebrating the holidays as 4 Friday in Dec are public holiday. took lots of leave to rest and relax and took sometime to go back to Penang to celebrate Christmas with my former team mates.

Was really great to see all of them again and the changes at the ASO. Now all the exec do not have their own office anymore and are in cubicle. People changes, new faces, new challenges. That what i see in when i was back at Penang.

The feeling is abit different now as i feel that i'm no longer talking the language of the Branch anymore. Maybe i'm getting wiser with the knowledge and experience i had in HOU. Able to guide and give clearer direction now. Am feeling comfortable at HOU also as i've learn more about the system and proccess. And with the new year i've made a resolution also. Firstly is to get my promotion and second of coz after promotion will be the next level in my life. So to say moving up the ladder in career and life.

As for New Year, went to cineleisure at Curve with my dear to watch AVATAR 3D. Was really a great movie and think will be the revolution of 3D entertainment. Heard in the Radio today that they are coming out with 3D TV, which i think will change entertainment to a totally new meaning. Had a great time with my dear and even took some pix with the machine.

So it's back to work now. Given lots of opportunities in HOU to handle projects. Sales Convention, WINA, Brand Champ workshop, Flavour World Workshop, Team Building and MAGGI Roadshow. So moving towards 2010 with a positive note. No.1 Promotion No.2 Wedding.

Cheers and Happy New Year to everyone. May you find success in your new quest !

Figures.....

2009-12-02T07:50:00.000-08:00

in the midst of finalising ARA 2010. have to look at lots of figure. We have finalise the direction of the BU but the main figure now have to be broken up into channel and also category. Am working on Version 15 and still it's not finalise yet. Am having headache with figures now.

There are rumours stating that i'll be transfered to KL branch as an ABM handling Seremban but nothing had materialise till now. Guess i'll be staying at MAGGI for another year till a new career path is set for me. Actually i was being approach for this position but i've softly turn down the offer hoping that i'll get my promotion at my current position.

Althought its a challenging at my current position now, but i feel a sense of belonging working in the BU. I feel i'm contributing. I feel satisfied. Things that money can't buy. But then again sometime u need rewards and recognition to keep you motivating. Hopefully the reward will come soon and i shall get what i've been working for so long.

Along the path of 2009 i've made some constructive decision and also made some decision which i do not agree with. i've also learn that Managing your job is actually all about managing people. And people is the hardest thing to manage, not your job.

Going back to conving many parties to agree with the figures tomorrow. Have to sell my plan.....FIGURES.....

Flashback to my CHEESE

2009-10-12T12:27:00.000-07:00

Times at HOU is kinda of stable now. And guess i'm getting use to it. Its always the learning and the adjustment part that is hard. Learning everything from the scratch.

Remember the book that my boss ask me to read last time ' Who Move My Cheese' about 2 mice and 2 little ppl with different perception on changes. One would like to be at his comfort zone and the other moving on in search of his new CHEESE. Guess i'm the one in search of my new CHEESE. i guess i've found my CHEESE and now feeling abit comfortable. Should i move on or stay where i'm comfortable now. Till when should i move on? Should we not stop when we're comfortable?

To me we should stop when we attain what we aim for. To some the comfort zone is what they aim for. So it's not wrong to stop when you're comfortable coz the world is so big and its impossible to be at the top of the world. Is Bill Gates still searching or is he stopping?

Reading back my old posting at this blog and i realise that i misses my comfort zone so much. Guess i'm kinda tired searching and disappointed with what i've found. Life in HOU is lonely. You have to work for yourself and sometime eat alone which was not the case last time. I used to have friends all around me and we enjoy drinking and partying. My last party was at the roadshow with my old colleague.

To me i've yet to attain what i wanted to achieve in my search yet. So i'm not stopping. Hope that i can achieve what i want and be back to the comfort zone which i enjoy very much.

Guinness Arthurs Day - Feat. Black Eye Peas

2009-09-27T10:46:00.000-07:00

Was at the Arthurs Day celebration at Sunway KL last Friday. My dear wanted to go so much coz Black Eye Peas will be performing. So i follow and actually enjoy myself there. There is about 30k plus crowd there and was really cramp and crowded. I was not feeling at ease at first. But then with the line up such as Manhand, Joe Fizzlow, Caprice, Reshmonou and artist from Taiwan MC Hotdog really heat things up before the appearance from Black Eye Peas.

The performance was great but not as good as the records of coz but the music arrangement was really great. It got he crowd crazy. Everyone was jumping around dancing. Local artist performance was great but still lacking on their arrangement and connection with the crowd. Only experience performer like MC Hotdog got the crowd going but was addressing the crowd in mandarin and most of the crowd do not understand what he's saying.

Black Eye Peas performance was great and they know how to connect with the crowd. Really enjoy the show The final song was of coz their current hit ' I Gotta Feeling'. And they actually perform all their song on stage. Bringing back all the feeling and moments and memories i had that goes with the song. Mydear also enjoy herself very much but she's not so fimiliar with the local music scene so she did not know what was going on at first coz do not know the local artist at the stage performing. But she really enjoy herself when Black Eye Peas was performing.

I used to hate going to such concert coz its too crowded. And i think i still hate the Crowded scene. But i actually enjoy the music that night. Starting from MC Hotdog and Black Eye Peas coz they really connect with the crowd. Might be looking forward for another concert. Heard that Beyonce will be in town soon.

Support Local Music and Enjoy listening to the international artist. Will upload some clips from the concert once i have my cable. Forgot to bring back from Penang.

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Cheers

Where to have a nice dinner at KL???

2009-09-10T06:08:00.000-07:00

In the organising committee for WINA 2010 and am given the responsibility to organise the Dinner. Am looking for a nice place to host our guest from various country. Was browsing in the net for some nice place to bring this 130pax for a nice dinner at KL which can show them the culture and something that represent Malaysia.

Few place that i've browse through

1. Tasik Putrajaya - There is a cruise there that is available to be chartered for function. Look very nice as Putrajaya will represent MALAYSIA as a centre of Governance.

2. KL Tower - Lots of people recommend this place as it has nice night view of KL. And next to KL Tower is the Twin Tower which is a Landmark that represent Malaysia.

3. Saloma - A place where they have cultural show and also serve authentic Malaysian Cuisine. Malaysian food for Dinner. Might be a good representation of Malaysia.

Will have to decide which one Best represent Malaysia.

Today is a Battle

2009-09-04T09:32:00.000-07:00

Kinda tired today as i have to attend meeting the whole day. It feel like that you are in a battle against time. Preparing presentation at the last minute and so many call to attend to and issue to solve. Feel very tired and wanted to go off early. But then there are so many thing to do and so many more problem to solve.

It was about 8pm that i wanted to go off office when the agency called informing me that there are still things not arrived at the event venue tomorrow. Have to drive all the way from my office to Subang to ractify the issue. And when i went into the outlet for a short market visit. Many thing wasn't right at the outlet. We've sponsored the event and spend so much that they didn't even gave us a proper display. Was very disappointed.

To make things worse my dear was angry when i'm back home coz i came back very late. What a day. Hopefully it'll be better tomorrow.

You just have to strive to hold on to it and never give up in what you do. It'll keep you going. We talk about passion in our work. Does work like that make you passionate? But there is always something that makes you hold on to it. Money? Rank? or opportunity? As for me i feel proud to be an achiever. I feel good when the event i run is to be recognise. I guess for me that is my passion for my job. Everyone has their own goals.

Bangkok Trip Comments

2009-08-28T23:38:00.000-07:00

Just came back from Bangkok. It's a nice trip with my friends at Thailand and my love one around. Overall the trip isn't that bad.....a few nice places to go and a few bad experience.

Recomended place to go :
Chatuchak market which is the largest market in Asia. Platinum wholesale mall for the girls to shop for their bags, dress and shoes. In Love restaurant which has a beautiful view. Health Land Massage at sathorn road is where all the professional masseuir are. Dream World Park will make you feel like a kid again. Four Face Buddha which i did not get to go.

Not Recomended:
Taking Tuk Tuk at Bangkok where they will take you elsewhere for their own benefit. So called Lucky Buddha which is a fake where they will pursuade you to buy the so called Buddha Heart at a jewellery shop. Both are linked to the same scam which will take you to the same shop. Forgot the name of the shop think it start with a Y.....

Overall not bad especially the massage which is a must go. Will be going there again next year May 12. Will keep everyone updated. For photo can visit myspace.

Cheers and Thanks to Mod and Ying for taking me around Bangkok and My GF and both her sis and her husband for the trip arrangement. It was a nice trip and a great Birthday gift.

My Birthday at Bangkok

2009-08-25T06:43:00.000-07:00

Celebrated my most memorable birthday at Bangkok this year. My gf had actually planned a trip to Bangkok on my birthday so to celebrate it with me. But the special thing about my birthday is the surprise that both my Nestle colleague from Thailand gave me. Thanks alot to Ying and Mod for making my birthday this year so memorable.

It did not cross my mind that both of them were at the airport waiting for me to arrive just to give me a surprise on my birthday. Had actually emailed them my schedule almost 6 months ago and did not expect that they will still remember that i'm going to Bangkok for my holiday. It as truely a surprise for me to see them at the arrival hall. Spend 2 days with both of them and they are so kind to take me and my gf with her sis and her sis husband around for 2 days. It was really timely as 4 of us do not know where to go to at Bangkok. Ying and Mod had actually save the day.

Taking us to places like Chak tu Chak market and Dream World. Was really great. Spending 2 of their rest day just to take us for site seeing and also for shopping. It really touches my heart that they did all that for someone who they only met once in a workshop.

Day 1
Surprise pick up by Mod and Ying at the airport and then we proceed to the hotel for check-in. We then went to Jusco for a Japanese Buffet at Oishi. Food there was great and the variety was more then what i can find in Malaysia. We then proceed to Cha tu Chak market which we spend most of our time shopping at the market. According to Mod we only cover 8% of the market. Cha Tu Chak Market is Asia biggest market. We then proceed to some temple and Sao Ching Cha. We then had our dinner at Love restaurant which has a very beautiful view. All ended with a heavy rain which i think flooded most part of Bangkok. Last stop Health Land massage which was really good.

The Duo that surprise me on my Birthday

Lunch at Oishi

ChaktuChak market. Trying our sunglases.

The duo who arrange everything for us. Thanks.

The professional Photographer.

Taste like leung fun and guiling gao......dunno what is that

Some of the stall at Chatuchak Market

If i still remember correctly it's the Royal Palace

With Ying and Mod

The Pua sis at the Statue of King Rama 5

One of the Wat that we visited near Sao Ching Cha

Beautiful view of the temple

With my dear at the Watat sao ching cha with my dear

Day 2
Mod and Ying came and pick us up at 10am, where we headed to Dream World. Ying actually negotiated a better rate for us to enter Dream World. I was told by Mod that Ying told the Dream World management that i will be working in Nestle Thailand next month and they gave us the discount. At Thailand our Nestle name tag can sometime serve as a discount card. Something new i learn. Spend the whole day at Dream World and Ying took some good photo. Had our dinner at a chinese restaurant where they have to shout when serving the Noodles. Quite cool.

At the flower garden at Dream World

Big Foot in town

My dear Crazily talking to the mannequin.

Yikes.....Shark on land.....

Flintstones???

Trying to steal from the Giants

Me and my dear feeding the elephant

Mod feeding the elephant

Why are they arranging it in this manner.....i wonder???

To Liberty ........ with mineral water???

The pro in action

That must be my birthday cake......from my dear....

the Parade

Resting from whole day of fun and laughter

Group photo at Dream World

Day 3
Wanted to go to the four face Buddha at town but was cheated to go to an old temple called Lucky Buddha and then a jewelry shop claiming to sell The Buddha Heart. Luckily we did not spend any money there. Ended up shopping at Platinum Wholesale Mall the whole day. Went back to Health Land for our second massage of the trip and Mod joined us for the massage. We then proceed for dinner with Y and Mod who brought us to this fine dining restaurant. It was a great dinner.

In front of Nestle head office Bangkok

Day 4
Nothing much but packing to go back. Tried to make a second attempt to go to the Four Face Buddha but again the tuk tuk wanted to take us to the jewelry shop. We were smart enough to reject it this time.

Overall is was a great and surprising trip for me. And was great to strengthen my friendship with Ying and Mod. Thanks alot to both of you. And not to forget My lovely GF and her sis who made the arrangement to celebrate my birthday with me. Hope she'll get well soon as she's a bit tired and sick after the trip. And for all who wishes me at Facebook and Friendster, thanks alot for the wishes. I know that it's the technology that reminded you but it's your effort to wish me that means alot to me. Thanks. And to my dearest GF do get well soon my dear.....

Adventurous trip back to KL

2009-07-19T07:54:00.000-07:00

Just reach KL about an hour ago. Took me 7 hour to reach. Normally will only take me 4 hour. Was trying to be adventurous this trip as i try using the back way to come back to KL. Spend nearly 4 hour just to reach Kuala Kangsar. Then i continue from Kuala Kangsar to Ipoh which took me quite sometime. Along the way i went through lots of places which i have not been before. Places like Valdor, Bagan Serai, Parit, Klebang, Manong, Chemor and lots more. Wanted to continue my journey till KL but was cut short coz i reach a dead end at Kampung Poh near to Bidor.

The road sign show and arrow to Kuala Lumpur but i drove till the was road for only one car. Then i realise that i was at the wrong road and it was already dark. Drove back to Bidor exit and continue the rest of my journey using the PLUS highway. it was quite fun to drive through all those kampung and some to my surprise were quite develop. Places like Kampar, they even have a TESCO hyper there. Road isn't that bad either and just the traffic is a bit slow coz of the lorries.

The most surprising was at Parit when i was on my way to Penang. Couldn't imagine that there are still places which is so Kampung as Parit. Houses there are tha of the traditional malay house and still you can see kids running around with sticks without shirt. It's now a rare view if i have not drove through there. To me they have not been to the city and are still so pure. What is in their mind is only to have fun. Whereas those kids in the city will be more demanding. They would want transformer and power ranger.

Still remember when i was young, i will use my wooden ruller and some rubber band to tie it up and use what they use to call 'buah ceri' to shoot at people. We also use to draw lines in the beach to play 'kahlitui' (galah panjang). Another one of my favourite was one leg where you chase people with one leg. AEIOU, Pepsi Cola, tepuk card, guli and eraser fight ( i still have a box of eraser with country flags). But now you do not see the kids playing this anymore. All they play is gameboy, PSP, Wii and computer games.

Education is also the craze for parents who forcess their kids to study. As now everything is a challenge for them. They must not loose out. It's no longer about their kids but it's about themself. Pity the kids now and everything that they do must be compared with the cousin or their friends. Theyy have lost their freedom to do the things they like. Unlike the kkids i saw at the kampung. They are so happy and so free. Just hope that the MOE can come up with something to bring back this game to the kids. instead giving them a ball to kick they should instead learn the traditional game to keep themself fit.

Sales Division Roadshow

2009-07-11T01:27:00.000-07:00

woThe whole month of July, i have to attend roadshow. Starting from Central till Sabah. The KL Roadshow is held at Allson Klana, Seremban and East Coast is held at Swiss Garden, Kuantan. This are the 2 roadshow which we have mix grading. Think that the Seremban one wasn't that good and we made up in Kuantan. Next will be Southern at Avillion Legacy, Melaka. Hope that things goes well there.

Throughout this Roadshow, i have met alot of people. People who are famous and some stars. People like Lewis Pragasam and Diana. Where i met them during the preparation for MIDI launch at Kuantan. Lewis was a great drummer in ASIABEAT who i use to watch during my teenage year and Diana who i voted for in the Project Superstar2....i was hoping she would win at that time. It ws truly a great journey at HOU as i was given the opportunity to meet so many people. Here i attached MIDI Launch at Kuantan.

Along our life we will meet someone who is special in our life. Your Love ones, someone you adore and most importantly someone who touches your heart. Meeting Lewis that day really reminds me of the day where i was working as a banquet staff at Rasa Sayang Resort. We're a;ways excited every New Year eve when ASIABEAT will perform at the hotel. Listening to Lewis play that day reminds me of my friends, the fun time i spend there and most important is bringing back the memories that i have long forgotten. It'll be great if you can sit down and find some time to call your long lost friends and talk to them.

Wedding......Ching & Teong Part 2 - Dinner

2009-07-04T12:11:00.000-07:00

As i mentioned in my earlier blog that i was assigned to be the photographer on the night, i manage to snap lots of photo of the happening. Attached is the photo....

Family photo before departing to the dinner.

The Pua sisters.....

Guess that is the only pic that you can see me in.....hehehe...photographer in action.

The Venue: DRAGON GARDEN RESTAURANT (KLANG UTAMA)

The main table.

Handsome boy.....

The flower girl of the day.......

The cute and the beautiful.....

Welcoming the guest......

The ladies.....

The entree.....escorted by the cute and the beautiful.

The host....

The family thanking everyone who attended and followed by the tradition Cheers 'Yam Seng'. for those who dun know 'Yam' means Drink and 'Seng' means success or victory. So drink for success.....

The table to table cheers.....the time for the guest to know the bride and the groom better.

The brides sisters and family...

The drinking start.......

drinking goes on......

The host thanking the guest for attending the dinner.....

The host waving good bye and thanking everyone for attending....

The shouting of the round 2........drinking.......family members only.....

Auntie and leng cheh.....

The 3rd Sis with the father.

Cousin and his family

The Kids......

My Dear with her aunt.

The drinking goes on.....big brother drinking with the uncle.

Big sis and second sis....

cousin and his lovely daughter.....

Last but not least......FAMILY PHOTO.

Overall it was a nice dinner. Everyone got drunk.....but luckily i was not coz i was the photographer.....but was damm tired and have to travel to Seremban the next day for KL Roadshow. It was indeed a tiring one. Will update on the roadshow some other day. Cya.....signing off......

Wedding......Ching & Teong Part 1

2009-07-04T02:10:00.000-07:00

Attended my dears brother wedding. Was quite a learning experience for me as i've learn alot about the chinese customs. From what you must bring to the preparation till the post wedding and all the stuff involve. It was actually quite fun. The not fun part is that i have to attend KL Branch Mid Year Roadshow the next day.

The photographer there was also kind enough to share some photography tips with me. He also did a great Video of the whole proccess. Very much recommended to hire him for future plans. His name is Kent Tan.....

Attached some photo i took during the wedding. Enjoy.

This is the car that was use to take the couple around. Decorated with Mickey and Miney mouse at the front. Quite cute.

The grooms father ushering the groom to his car ........ on the way to fetch his bride.

A happy family seeing the groom off to fetch his bride. On the basket that the sister is holding is some oranges and a pork ribs. Its a chinese custom to have the pork ribs there.

The sister presenting the basket to the brides family

Awaiting the bride at the bride house. This is before the battle of the sister and the brothers start.

The groom and his brother have to go through some task from the bride and her sister before being allowed to go in and fetch the bride. Task awaiting the groom and his brother 'Heng Tai' is usually that of sweet, sour, spicy and bitter.

After going through all those task. Groom are being allowed into the house...with a price 'ang pau'

Groom will then have to knock on the brides door and will have to sing a song or express his love before entering the room.

Finally they will meet in the room and the groom will bring the bride back to his house.

Asking permission from the brides grandparents and parents before taking her home.

Reaching the grooms house.

Greeting the groom parent and getting their permission to enter the house.

Photo session with the kids at the room.

The tea ceremony is a must in chinese customs as it signify the respect to the elderly.

Bride getting a ring from the grooms grandparents.

And last but not least the tea ceremony with the grooms parent.

All this ceremony will happen before the dinner where all family and friends will come together to wish the new couple well. I was assigned to take as much photo as possible during the dinner.....will share with you the dinner photo in my next blog. .......to be continue.......

stress....

2009-06-26T22:12:00.000-07:00

taking 3 days off to attend my gf brother wedding. But then there is so many thing that i need to finish. Roadshow is on the 2nd July and many thing have yet to be finalize. looking at my calender and the whole month was packed with meeting.

Is meeting more important or execution? for me when we finish meeting we must have a outcome and action to execute it. But now seems like i have time for meeting and not time for execution. Really feeling the stress working at KL.

Financially also feeling the pinch. Expenses more then my pay.

Will update more on the roadshow.....whole July packed.....

Sarawak Working trip

2009-06-13T22:52:00.000-07:00

Just came back from Miri and Sibu, Sarawak. It was great to have been in the biggest state in Malaysia. The trip there is for MAGGI MIDI launch at Sarawak. It's similiar with the Penang one. The launch is at Sibu but we went to Miri first for market work. Miri is somehwhere near to Brunei and the market is growing very fast. It was great to see the visibility at Miri and the dealer had done a very good job there.

Then we travel to Sibu the next day for the launch. Stayed at a hotel near the Rajang River which is the longest river in Malaysia. The launch was great as we had alot of lerning from the Penang launch. The business review earlier also generate lots of idea to grow the MAGGI product there.

We had a flight delay on our flight back to KL and it was fun although tiring spending time waiting for our delayed flight. Had nice chat with the team members.

On the flight back to KL i was seated near the window. Looking out the window at night flight was great. looking up you can see stars shining and looking down you can also see light from highway and houses. It's like you are in the middle of two world. We can always imagine how it would be like looking at the stars above but have never imagine that we could be stars to other also if you are looking from above. Overall it ws a great trip getting to know the business more.

Support Local Music

2009-06-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

Am always in support of local music. From Karen Kong to ZeroOrigin. Today would like to recommend a new artist which i feel is cool. Got to know about this rapper at meeting. He's our new ambassador for one of our products. Lots have been discussed about this rapper and i think that his song is cool. The rapper i'm talking about is non other then Caprice. You can view his video at youtube/capricetv or http://www.myspace.com/capriceonline . This song call Teman feat. Hayad is cool. Must watch.

SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC

Analysis

2009-06-03T07:31:00.000-07:00

Analysis......we have lots of that in today's meeting. We analyze the Input and Thruput trend. It seems like good news for us when we can show a higher input variance compared to the thruput variance. What does this mean? high input to customer and customer are unable to sell as much stock as we put in??? Is the market slowing down? But in Neilsen report shows that market share is increasing. How do we actually make use of all this data?

By showing the chart we know what has happen and what is the current trend. Am happy to be part of the team to see the trend and how to make full use of the trend. If thing goes well what did we do right and if thing goes wrong how to prevent it from happening again. Its the same with our life. We must from time to time ask ourself are we happy?. if not what is the thing that makes us not happy? how to prevent it from happening again. If we are happy, when can we repeat it again. How many people really do learn from their mistake? How many people are able to repeat the same thing they do that makes them happy and feel the same way? Guess not.

Maybe we should take sometime to analyse our life. What makes us happy and what will make us upset? It will be different from time to time. Same goes to the chart and trend that we analyse. The analysis can only help us in making desicion and not determind your desicion. It will show you what may or might happen and does not mean that it will happen. We need to cultivate new ideas in our plan to make it more realistic at that point of time.

Another day of thinking tomorrow......

Working Trip Back to Penang

2009-05-26T06:30:00.001-07:00

'Great to be back' is the phrase that my senior will always use when he's presenting at his hometown Sarawak. As for me it was Feels good to be back at Penang. Last week as the greatest week i've had in a few months. I get to travel back to Penang for a week and to be with my friends and family. It was great although its for work purposes.

Was back at Penang for market work at Taiping and also the MAGGI Midi Launch. Was given a session on the launch day to present about the support we have behind Falvor World in the second half of the year. It really feels great to be presenting in front of familiar faces again and i really enjoyed presenting it. Athough many will tell me that it's not the same like last time since i left but for me the feel is still the same.

The warm welcome i recieve when i'm back there at the dealer and also during the launch really makes me miss the good old days. And to be able to have a drink or two with OAJ and team now was great. Did not have such fun for long long time. Although RACHEL Pub is no longer there and now the new hang out place is The Origin Restaurant just next to Rachel it still gives me the family feeling when i'm there. The drinking till late night and all the jokes we make during the drinking touches my heart and deep down inside i just wanted to go back.

The funny thing is that the swimming at 4am in the morning when all of us have to attend a function the next day was really funny. Hope to have the same fun with you guys again in the coming Nestle Roadshow this July. Adios....

MAGGI

2009-03-25T09:08:00.000-07:00

MAGGI the brand. Everyone know about MAGGI noodles. Thats what i thought when i first join the MAGGI team. MAGGI Noodles is so well known till some Malaysian know instant noodles as MAGGI noodles.
It all changes when last month met a few dancers who dance at the Sales Convention at East Mal when they are on the flight back to KL. Just happen that we met them on the flight back to KL. Was introducing ourselves and few of the dancers recognize us as the night before some of us were pull by them to the dance floor. When we intro ourselves as MAGGI team, they do not know what MAGGI is??? huh???after some explanation then they only know we're from Nestle. There are still some people who spell MAGGI as maggie. gosh.....

In my mind i was thinking if they do not know MAGGI then there might be more ppl like them. Then we have some issue here to tackle. We're so focus on our own category that we forgot about the Brand. So it's the CCSD job now to promote the brand as a trusted cooking aid Brand. When u thnk of cooking you'll think of maggi. Thats will be my vision and mission in Nestle.

MAKING FOOD DO WONDERS

My Room in Taman Megah, PJ

2009-03-25T08:29:00.000-07:00

Finally after 3 months here in KL, i've move in to my rented house in Taman Megah, PJ. It's a 15 drive from my house to Nestle Office. Rented a double storey terrace, The master bedroom is kind of big and i just have a foldable bed and a small cupboard occupying the room. Went shopping for the past few week to fill up the house with furniture and bought most of it in Tesco and Giant. Nowadays there are so many DIY furniture that you can get very cheap.

Attended numerous House Warming party in the past few weeks. Lih Fen, Chee How and Puni all their new house have different furniture. It's time for me to study what to put in my new house also as i will be getting my house key next week.

Kitchen Cupboard will cost around RM2-10K and will only do minor renovation to my living room. TV Cabinet will cost around RM1k and sofa which i saw at Lih Fen house only cost around RM1k. Plasma TV and Home Theater at Chee How's House only cost RM2.4K. Rough idea on how much to spend on furniture.

As for my room in KL simple will do. i bought a coffee table, carpet, small cupboard and a clothes hanger. Guess will add a few of the big pillow to make it bit cozy. Luckily i got a Bathroom in my bedroom. More convenient.
I have a big living room and do not know what to do with it....totally empty. And suggestion to make the living room look more lively with minimal budget?

IGD 8th - 13th February 2009 - Kuala Lumpur

2009-02-20T19:36:00.000-08:00

It's my first international training in Nestle, was very excited and at the same time tension as the feedback from seniors in Nestle is that this training isn't easy one. The story about previous training lasting till late night tell it all. IGD was previously call Marketing 1 and it's hard for one to get a chance to join the course. Lucky me that my boss ask me to attend the course when i'm only 3 months old in the Business Unit.

When the first day started i was very excited coz lots of new faces and also some of the people i know is there. We were placed in a group of 5 people. My group consist of me, Swee Rin who's from the same dept as i am in Malaysia, Vu a RSM from Vietnam, April Sales Manager from Philiphines and Joy a Brand Exec from Thailand. I would say that it's a combination of expertise from many angle. I&R, Brand, Sales and CCSD.

Our facilitator was Benard, Ian and Tim from Nestle SGDU and Mr.Khoo, Vela, Mr.Lim, Razlan and Don from Nestle Malaysia. The training was really a great learning from me who is still lost of direction in my new JD. It gives me a whole picture of the planning process and also where my job as a CCSD comes into the picture.

Dinner with the rest of the participant was great as we have to look for our own dinner. As a Malaysian of coz hospitality is a trademark of Malaysia. We brought them out for dinner. Old Town cafe was the first place we brought them. Then a a few of us went to a pub for a drink. Vu, Tomo from Japan and me we re enjoying a glass of beer then.

I really like the time when we are in the group discussion as all of us have different point of view in the discussion and everyone is trying to convince each other in the discussion. Guess that is the case when u have much of a diversity in a group. Everyone was trying to present their country best practice and of coz i won't want to lose out.

We had a few good presentation and a few bad ones and will learn from it. The finale was a great one as dinner was arrange at KL tower. Dinner was great and everyone started the craze of taking photo as the view was great. And maybe because the training is closing its curtain and everyone just misses the time we spend together. Tomo who was very quiet throughout the training was suddenly the center of attention when we're taking the photo. Not to forget Karl from Philipines sang us a song. It was great.

I was not able to join them for the after dinner celebration coz am going up to Genting with my GF the next day. Am planning to meet up with Ying and Mod from Thailand at Genting the next day. But too bad didn't get a chance to meet them there as we're staying at a different hotel at Genting. It was Valentine Day the next day and was great spending time with my GF family.

Will post some photo of the Seminar when i have them as the connection here is slow and unable to post them. It'll give you a better picture of the enjoyment we have in the Training and it was not as tedious as mentioned earlier as we have the tools to manage the business better now.

Adios signing off......

1st Day of Chinese 'Niu' Year

2009-01-26T04:38:00.000-08:00

Today is the first day of the OX year. As usual lots of television program that talk about the zodiac sign. As for me the rooster, according to the TV it'll be a great year for finances and love. That's the 2 things that i need the most as i need the money to plan for my wedding.

Beside tht i find something different in the TV this year where they talk about the culture and also practices during CNY. Many things that they talk about is not practice by my family. For example 1st and 2nd day you must not wash your clothes as it will offend the God of Water. Sweeping the floor i know but washing clothes? another thing is that you cannot have your afternoon sleep and also parents must not wake their children up in the morning. Sleeping in the afternoon on the 1st and 2nd day of CNY will mean that you will become lazy.

On the first day of CNY you must open the front door and also your window and breath in. It's believe that you'll capture the water....which means luck. It's something which i feel must be practice to ensure that we capture the feng shui. I'm kind of a non believer in Feng Shui at first but now i believe that we need the chi in order to be successful. That is how the rich people stay rich. But in feng shui you must also be very careful of your surrounding as it might break your feng shui.

Will be moving to the new office soon and will have to study some feng shui in order to do better in my job. Stay at home whole day today as i do not want to visit my relative house this year coz it will be the same story of why still dun want to get married. Will do the same when i go back to KL tomorrow. Looking forward for some gambling though as i feel it's time for the whole family to sit down together and have a game of cards. Not that i like gambling but i like the atmosphere where the whole family is together.

TO ALL MY FRIENDS, HAPPY CHINESE 'NIU' YEAR.
May you have peace in your Heart,
Health in your Body,
Wealth in your Life,
and Joy in your Home.

January 2009

2009-01-17T03:57:00.001-08:00

It's been a very very busy month. Dec 08 was full of holidays but January 09 was a bz month. Lots of meeting. Although it's been a busy month, it has been a great month. Everything went smoothly. Can feel myself settling down at HOU now and am happy to still keep in touch with my friends at the Branch.

CNY is coming and preparation has been moderation since i took a big paycut to join the team at HOU. Although i have higher basic pay but i've loss all my incentive. I have no time to blog as the connection at Klang is so slow. Will be moving to PJ soon. Will update more after CNY. Adios.

Shin Yee's Wedding dinner

2008-12-11T01:46:00.004-08:00

This wedding dinner is an special one i would say. There's lots of dancing throughout the dinner and everytime someone sings there will be people at the dance floor dancing. But most important thing is that all the old friends got to get together to celebrate our friend special occasion. Kinda miss AIESEC and all those meeting in UUM. It's nice to finally get to meet all of my friends and get some update from them. Congrats Shin. And thanks to Seok, Chah and Phui for sharing the pix.

AIESEC LCUUM LCEB Board of 2002-2003

BACK TO SCHOOL

2008-12-05T01:18:00.000-08:00

That's the Theme for Annual Hi-Tea for NESTLE HOU staff. It was only my first week there and i had the chance to join the Hi-Tea. Very different from the Branch Family day indeed. Some photo of the Food Business Unit staff in school uniform. Thanks to Shikin for sharing the photo.

It's been a long time since i last post a entry guess of sharing this with you'll. Been busy with my new work and couldn't find the time to post an entry. On MC today coz my tonsils is troubling me again and guess that i can run away from the surgery. So posting a entry today since i got so much time to rest. Am going back to Penang today and will be attending Shin Yee's Wedding at Taiping tomorrow.

The Class Of Food Business Unit group photo at Henri Nestle School.

Lining up 2 by 2 and making an entry to the hall.

Break time.

Will update more on Shin's Wedding in my next blog. GTG CYA

My New JD at KL

2008-11-21T17:31:00.000-08:00

All the while i thought i was doing well in Sales and i've understand the whole sales cycle. But now my new JD shows that i'm wrong. I've yet to understand all. My new JD now is much more challenging. Demand and Supply, Factory line operation and also promotion is part of the factor that i have to take into consideration before planning my sales.

I kind of like my new job at KL now coz i'll provide me a better understanding of how to manage a total cycle of sales and also very much on investment. Every meeting and discussion is about P&L. It's unlike the sales that i did at Chin Heng.

My Boss Florance question me about field sales yesterday and i can answer her very well how and what we do at the field but her advice is that i implement my experience at the field to my current job now to enhance THRUPUT. All comes back to the profit for the company.

Am still monitoring CHHK sales at HOU and kind of miss the time where we had chats in between job at the corridor. Will be visiting them more often as we have Sales Convention and Maggi Roadshow in line for next year.

My portfolio will be Sauces and Flavour World. It's small but exciting. How recipe mixes can be blend and pack. Will update you'll more when i have better understanding of my job. Cya.

Technology -ve side

2008-10-11T11:44:00.000-07:00

Many out there will be praising technology as bringing us more comfort and ease to our lives. But what are the side effects? No doubt technology is great and bring us closer together and communication now is at our hand. I'm typing my blog here also because of the advancement of technology. I'm not denying it.

Only realize it today when i went out dinner after work and my phone is not functioning well. Do not know why my w910i does not ring nor vibrate. It happen before a few days ago when i was in office. The phone disfunctioned and shut down by itself. It happen again yesterday when i went out dinner after work and my dear is unable to get hold of me. She worried about me and i did not know she called so many time until i get back home and realize my phone is off. Of coz she's angry.

Then i realize that we rely on technology too much. When technology is not functioning then we might not function also. It reminds me of the time when i'm young my house do not have a phone and we have to share the phone at my grandparents house next door. Whenever there is a call they will shout for us and we have to run over to my grandpa house to answer the call. Still remember the phone number 805467.

Was wondering how things can be so peaceful and not much people argue about appointment or getting hold of a person. Now with mobile phone seems like there is more arguement compared to last time. Does this make us more civilize?? Are we thinking more rationally with technology in our hands? We have lesser crime rates last time and life is more peaceful. Now we have news as crazy as getting divorce using SMS and dismiss from work using SMS.

Are we advancing together with technology or are we moving backwards. Technology might be advancing but our mind might not be advancing as fast. Was watching Galatica yesterday and the series is about clones taking over humankind. It might happen to us if technology is advancing faster then our minds and attitude. Don't be to dependent on technology. We did survive when the technology is not that advance compared to now. We're exercising lesser now also as people are spending more time at Starbucks online compared to jogging at the park.

I was wrong today coz did not think of calling my dear till i was back home. It was my mind that breakdown not the technology. Sorry my dear. Happy traveling to Beijing. Cya

Fish SPA

2008-10-07T08:24:00.000-07:00

Tried Balinese SPA, Thai Massage but Fish SPA??? saw this a few months ago at Jusco Bukit Raja but did not tried it. Actually do not know anything about this also. But recieved an email from a friend regarding fish SPA and just glance through it. Just tried Fish SPA recently and it's actually not bad.

Was at Tesco Extra Seberang Jaya to check out some products on sales at the outlet recently and found that this shop which offer fish SPA. There were no customers when me and John went in as i think many were too afraid to try it. The PIC there explain to us that the fish bite will trigger something like electricity to our body and at the same time clean all the dead skin from our leg. Lucky me who just came back from Hong Kong with all the dead skin at my leg from the long walk there.

Actually it was quite nice and you can see all the fish surrounding your leg and biting your leg. We left the shop after 20 minutes with a charge of RM24 for 2 person which i feel is reasonable. The shop were packed with customers when we left. Think they just needed someone to initiate the first move for others to try. The outlet is at Tesco Extra Ground Floor opposite the jewellery shop.

Manage to take some pix and vid of the session.

Work vs Family

2008-09-28T05:31:00.000-07:00

Was shock this morning coz recieved a call from one of my salesrep weeping asking for 1 week leave. Her sis at a tender age has took her own life. Very sad for her and shock at the same time. Anyway hope that she can rest in peace now.

Was reading one of my friends blog. There is this artical about how we should balance between work and family. Brought me back to the time when i was at Uni. In AIESEC we always conduct interview and one of my favourite question is asking them to prioritize Friends, Family, Studies and AIESEC.

Till now i'm still asking myself the same question. My dear will always ask me this question work more important or she's more important. And my dear of coz your are more important. I work also because of you. hahahah......sorry lar dear readers (paiseh....paiseh). But sometime i tend to get carried away with my work as i felt that it's my responsibility. Responsibility is something that you have commit = promise. So your work is your promise vs family.

If you put it like that then it's all different from Work vs Family. I'm someone who kept my word. So my responsibility is very important for me. I feel that if i neglect my responsibility then many family will suffer. But not till sacrificing my own family. So we have to find the balance between work and family. To me both is important. My responsibility to my salesrep as they have family too and also my family support is equally important. Sound confused huh....

Conclusion, it's how u manage your work.

Work -> Salary -> Family (Happy) -> Support -> Perform in work
Work -> No Time -> Family (Unhappy) -> Arguement -> affect performance in work

The best
Work -> Salary/Managed time -> Happy Family -> Support -> Perform in work.

Now really confused. Okie. Lets face it, we have to work to support our family, just that how we manage our time and fulfill our responsibility to our family and work. TIME MANAGEMENT. To me both equally important.

How about you? any comment?

Transfering to KL

2008-09-24T07:27:00.000-07:00

Finally the news is comfirmed that i'll be transfering to KL. I'll be joining the Maggi team. It's something that i've expected for months and finally the speculation came true. Was excited at first that finally i'm going to KL and can be near with my dear. But when i sit down and think of the journey that i've gone through in Chin Heng, i felt reluctant to go. Even went to negotiate with my boss to let me stay for another year.

Major changes will happen to the branch as many people will be transfered. Ezan will be at Johor separating the drinking group everywhere. Kinda sad actually. But then again my new task will be challenging. Maggi is a growing brand and i'll have to make sure that it keep growing. So to all my friends take more Maggi products okie. Support a bit la.

Buying a new car as i felt that the old one is a bit run down. Getting a Nissan Sentra manual as i dun like auto car. Dunno y just like to control the car with manual shifting and not the auto one. 1 more month to go before my transfer and hoping to get my car before the transfer.

Thanks alot to Chin Heng team as the 4 years with the team is truly a memorable one. How we try to hit our target every month end and to close the sales and also all the fun and laughter in the sales office will always be in my heart. Thanks You and hope to be back to work with you'll again in the future.

Signing out.......someone who's heading to Nestle House

My Macau - Hong Kong Trip

2008-09-22T23:52:00.000-07:00

Just came back from my trip a few days ago. It was a nice trip. Really different from the first trip to Hong Kong. This time lots of walking and road side food. Arrive at Macau and straight away took a turbo jet to Hong Kong. Arrive at Hong Kong and bought the Octopus card which is very very useful throughout the trip. Its similiar with our Touch n Go but more advance. It's the wises choice that we've made in the trip. But the room at Hong Kong were a little small. Okie for us who's just sleeping over at night and touring in the day.

Attached is some photo of the room and Hong Kong.

Whole trip i think Lantau Island is the nicest. With the Buddha Statue on sight giving everyone the calmness and also had vegetarian food there.

After Hong Kong We move to Macau to finish our trip. The casino there was really marvelous. It's like 3 or 4 Genting Highland there in Macau and the Casino there is not as crowded as the one in Genting. The size of one casino is so huge that we can't find our way out in the Venetian. Really a must visit casino in Macau.

Will post more photo on my facebook......adios.....

My Birthday

2008-09-01T03:53:00.000-07:00

Been a while since i last blog. Many things has happen. Celebrated my birthday recently by taking 2 days leave. Spend some times with the kids and also my Dear. Most memorable one was when we went to AEON Bukit Tinggi for movie. The kids wanted to watch WALL.E. It was a last minutes plan and we went there unprepared. The 2 kids were without their sweater and were cold like hell in the cinema. Luckily my dear was there with her vest to keep one warm and i have to hug the other one to keep him warm.

WALL.E was a great movie. telling us how to cherish what we have now and to preserve it for the future. And refreshing the meaning of LOVE. I enjoyed the movie very much.

Also bought a handphone for my birthday....sponsored by my gf. Thanks dear, it's a W910i SonyErricson. The function is just okie but the camera is only 2mp and without flash. That's the only complaint i have with the phone. The 3.5G was great but my gf doesn't carry a 3G phone. So no point. Special about this phone is it's shake function. Anyway it's a nice phone. Got some theme from mobile 9.

But still keeping my O2. Okie la signing off now. Cya.

Updates

2008-07-26T10:25:00.000-07:00

Been a while since i last post a blog. This is coz i've move out of my house and now staying at BM. Renting a room from Ezan and just got my wireless broadband up. So whaz up lately.....just finish Nescafe Tarik at Billion Seberang Jaya and got a few project cancel due to lack of manpower.

Bad news is that my health had deteriorate. Doctor advice me to go for surgery after i went clinic for fever. Weird. My tonsils are swollen and have to remove it as it will affect my breathing. Will plan for the surgery in early August. Coz need to close sales first.

Been doing some catching up with old friend from secondary school and we're actually planning a gathering coming Dec. Hopefully all will goes well as i heard some are big shot now. Can't wait for the gathering. Anyway will update when i have more things to write.....kinda brain death now....

HOW HEALTHY ARE YOU?

2008-07-10T10:38:00.000-07:00

As usual before our Branch Sales Meeting we'll have our hiking. Last month my time was 29min but this month i've improved my time to 17min. Then it was followed by Rachel's farewell. She'll be joining the TESCO team. All the best Rach.....the farewell dinner was simple and nice. We're asked to fast after the dinner coz we're having a blood test the following day before the BSM.

I was tested normal for my blood sugar content.....so not diabetic.....heheheh....am glad to hear that. The learning from this test that i've gain is that we might not really know ourself that well. Those who say that they know themselves is that of only attitude and surface but not what that's inner. Meaning health. HOW HEALTHY ARE YOU??.

Sad news were also convey to us that one of our colleague from FSBU was admitted to hospital because of diabetic. It was indeed a very sad news to us. So the test cme timely for us to take precaution steps before our health got worse. It not only that we take care our health for ourself but also for our love ones.

So for those out there PLEASE GO FOR HEALTH CHECK !!!

I was one person we does not believe in taking care of my health last time. I use to tell my friends that how much we eat and how much we live is already fated. So eat as much as u can and enjoy as much as you can before anything happen. This reflect me back to the first blog that Zainal told me about the ship heading to it's destination....It's that we must have some moderation in our life so that we can enjoy more a balance.

Already move in to BM staying with Ezan. Hopefully it's for the good and i can save some money coz it's crucial time now that we change our lifestyle to face the challenging time ahead.

Still unabe to upload my wanton pic coz can't seems to get the laptop working properly. Anyway will keep trying till i get it done.

Signing off.......Cheers

Back Online....

2008-07-05T08:44:00.000-07:00

My com was down for the past week coz was infected by virus. Total wipe out all my file and couldn't manage to retrieve my file. so now am back. Worst thing is that i did not read the user manual for my lenovo laptop and couldn't find the recovery cd for my laptop. So now i'm using a lenovo laptop with a compaq setting. Weird....

But couldn't care much as long as i can online.....wanted to blog about my wanton quest even before my laptop got into ICU.....just to share some pic on my wanton session....it was in the weekend when i have nothing to do and have this urge to eat wanton. So i wrap my own wanton to fried.

Now i have to find all the program that i ahve previously to recover my laptop to it's old prime.

Downloading......

MAGGI Cukup Rasa Challenge

2008-06-21T21:31:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we had a direct sales project at Bagan Ajam Wet Market and the challenge of the day is to break the sales record which was previously held by PGEL. My target was to achieve higher then that sales and we brought more for the direct sales. Pretty confident that we're gonna sell all the stock but can only sold most of it from 7-11am. And at the end the Chairman of the wet market came and buy everything from us. Thus we achieved the sales we wanted and now hold the sales record.

Got some pics from Zainal blogs.

Getting Ready to rumble

Preparation before the challenge. Choosing the right spot is essential for us to hit our target.

Teoh selling to this auntie. 'Cukup Rasa 120g cheap cheap'.

YB Zainal in his usual gesture as the Tongkat Ali Champion for the Branch. Promoting to the crowd at Pasar Awam Bagan Ajam
.

FPO team in action supporting the event.

Replenishing the stock after wave 1.

Strategy : Selling in package

per package with free container.

Lunch after the challenge....or celebration after the achievement as the record holder. Look out for July challenge at Pasar Awam Kampung Baru.

CHEERS TEAM PGCHHK !!

Karen Kong....unique singer from Malaysia

2008-06-21T02:04:00.000-07:00

Today was a tiring day as i have to wake up early to prepare for direct selling at Bagan Ajam wet market. Was a fun event and we manage to break the sales record of 70ctn Maggi Cukup Rasa. Too bad i didn't bring my camera there and will get the photo from Zainal when his blog is up.

So i had nothing to do today and was browsing through my friendster and found that one of my friend is a fan of this singer call Karen Kong. Thought that she's a chinese singer but to my surprise she a multi lingual singer. She very popular amongst the Malay with her song Nanana Nada Cinta a remake from the song Lalala Love Song from BoA. Her Cinta Hello Kitty is also not bad. But the thing that really amazed me was her command in Bahasa. She also have a few Chinese songs and also English songs. She has got a Malay Album and a Chinese Album on her belt. She's also the first artist to have an online peformance show. Check out Karen Kong friendster. You can find her video clips there.

She fit in so well with the multi cultural Malaysia. Kudos to you Karen.

SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC !!

Local Band !!

2008-06-14T09:38:00.000-07:00

Support Local Music !!!

My dear has been complaining that i blog about politics too much. So today no politics and would want to intro some local band. Today while i was browsing through my friendster my long lost friend added me. Crispin Yeoh. Was browsing his profile and found out that he's in a band. Wai Yin is also in the band. Both Xavieran and my team mates in my school athletics team. Zero Origin is the bands name....here i attached the vidoe clip of the band

Cool Band huh....

The more outstanding one would be Ocean of Fire who won the Asian Beat Finals. Chiat is one of the member i know in this band. They wrote their own song and it's cool. The tune i attached here is Ctrl+Alt+Del

All of those fella i know in the band were from the athletics team. We used to represent the school in numerous School Invitational Sports Day. it's been long time since i last heard from them and now u can view them at youtube. Kudos to the local band especially ZERO ORIGIN and OCEAN OF FIRE

SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC !!!

Happy Week

2008-06-12T07:13:00.000-07:00

Was very happy this week and feel that everything i do this week went smoothly. Work was great and sales are flowing in. My dear was as loving as always, making my life more cheerful this week.

Went hiking yesterday with my colleague from the Branch. Reach botanical garden late but manage to finish the hike. Was very tired at first as it's has been months since i last exercise. Feel like my legs are not moving. Then half way through i realize it's because i did not warm up before the hike. But as a fighter like always losing is not in my dictionary. I manage to finish the hike with a slow time but with every step higher i've gain more confident. after the hike i was jogging.

It make me realise something. Never give up in your life when times are hard. You might struggle but better future awaits you in the front. I've been through tough time in term of financial but i can say now that i've climb higher and gain more confident. Soon i'll be jogging and even run.

People grow up whenn they are in hard time. It makes them think. As what Mr.Lim my branch manager says things happen for a reason and it's for a the better as we'll be enlighten and be more careful in planning our life. I truly believe in that. If you have not been through hard time then you won't learn. A lifelong learning.

Meeting also went well today as i feel that i'm contributing to the branch growth. I'm contributing ideas and also give constructive comment. Previously i felt that every idea i gave was shot down like hunters hunting a bird. But now i felt more confident as people believe and trust my comment more. To me this in an achievement more valuable compared to money or rank. Self satisfaction.

It' late now and i'm going to take my nap now......till my next tale.

Is the Govt not doing enough or we're asking too much ?

2008-06-10T06:34:00.000-07:00

Many people are condemning the govt for increasing the petrol price. For me i have other view. The question i have is that GOVT NOT DOING ENOUGH OR CIVILIAN ASKING TOO MUCH? Yes i know it's our right to ask from govt. But are we asking too much?

I have my primary and secondary education supported by the govt. I went to University with a loan from the govt and i'm thankful for that. I guess many of us also received the same thing. What else can we ask for?

Maybe i already have the things i want with my own brain and brawn. We can't expect the govt to put food on our table. So for those who's complaining what do you'll want?

Many economy analyst says that increasing the petrol price is the right move to safeguard the govt reserve. Maybe right in term of economy but not in the eyes of the people. Many also compare fuel price from OPEC country with Malaysia. Why? Malaysia is not in OPEC. Why not compare it with Indonesia and Brunei. They are also oil producing country.

OPEC members produce large sum of fuel. But Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia (OPEC Member) not as much. For those complaining try giving suggestion instead. How u can manage it better and not just complaint. What good does it make? it's not helping the country but instead show instability in the country. Why not instead have a dialogue with the govt on how to overcome this global issue.

All we heard from the opposition is complaint on how people will suffer from it. True many will be affected by the petrol price increase. I'm also affected. But think wisely, if we keep on supporting what we're unable to support we will fall. Instead increasing standard of living of the people can help them sustain the petrol increase.

Thai and Indonesia no toll....try see how their people life and how Malaysian excel. It's where the country put their priorities. People or Development for the people. Its how u prefer your lifestlye. Simple Kampung life with not much worries or Urban develop community who always strive to improve themselves.

KIWI-Knowledge In World Issues, as what i mentioned to my salesrep today and what i've learn from AIESEC is very important. We have to understand what is going on with the world and our surrounding before we judge something.

It's up to you to judge.

Petrol Price increase

2008-06-04T22:29:00.000-07:00

At last the government announce the petrol price increase yesterday. From RM1.92 / Liter to RM2.70 / Liter. A big jump in the pump as quoted in NST. It was not a surprise for me as I've expected the price increase. It's what the government should have done long time ago.

The surprise i had yesterday was the traffic jam at Penang. I had to take 4 hours to reach home from my office which usually only took 45 mins. Everyone was lining up to fill up the tank. Mine was empty and i had no choice but to fill it up. But gave up trying to fill the tank as the queue was too long.

Usually a full tank will cost me RM80 but now i have to spend nearly RM120 to fill up the tank. As what Sunny says life goes on. We'll just have to sit down and plan our budget again. Do we have a choice? Many have said that we're an fuel export country and should be enjoying the profits. Indonesia is an OPEC member and yet they have increase their petrol price. Nigeria and UAE is also voicing their concern.

Suet Sum called me up to inform me of the price increase but thought it was just a rumours. But when i log in to NST found that it was true. So i sms all my salerep so that they fill up their tank.

My dear call me at the night when i was on my way back and blamed the government for the price hike. To me the person to blame for all this is the one who declare war with Iraq. Not that i support Iraq or the alliance but why go interfere with other people business. And now see what have you'll done. The world is now poorer.

Anyway the govt have tried to maintain the petrol price. It's a global issue and not the govt issue. Spend the money on the poor in this country and those who's in need.

Thruput Closing May2008

2008-06-04T22:12:00.000-07:00

Wanted to blog about the closing of May sales but couldn't find the time. Since i have some lunch time today so will blog about that day.

Was very confident that we will hit our target, so that day i was very relax. The challenge is to hit maximum incentive for May 2008 that is 106%. Asked all the salesrep to be back that day so that i can finalise my sales. Surprise waiting for them....heheheh...this is not the first time that we've cook at office but usually it's spaghetti that we cook. This time wanted to cook something different. Went o C4 with John and we bought 30pcs of chicken drumstick. And ask Tung to sponsor some maggi ayam goreng seasoning. Then we start our fried chicken project.

And William came back to help in the cooking also.

The two cook. We had little bit help from Lily and John.

Chicken was nice and it wasn't enough to cater to everyone. So sorry for those who didn't manage to get a bite of the delicious fried chicken.....hehehe...

Anyway thank to Chin Heng team for a 106.2% achievement for May 2008.

insomnia

2008-05-29T11:11:00.000-07:00

It's 2.15am now and still awake. Can't sleep......so blogging here. Tomorrow i'll have to close sales for CHHK. Should not be a problem to hit 100%. Tomorrow will be driving down to KL to meet my dear. Am happy thinking about meeting her as i bought a present for her....actually for her birthday 2 weeks ago.

Do not know why was depress today. I've never felt so down before. Just felt lonely and do not know where i'm heading to in my life. Was thinking where am i heading to in the company. Will i stay at CHHK....how long?

Looking at the political scenario in Malaysia. Lot's of people are telling me that there will be another election this September. Why all this is happening? Malaysian has choosen their representative so let it be. If you are not choosen then you'll have to reflect why people are not choosing you. Another election won't help.

Are all this people fighting to serve the Nation?? or for their own self?? MP are suppose to serve the people. To me serving the people doesn't need any post or rank. But all this people are arguing in Parlimen and also in the press just because they want to serve the people. Funny. Why go to that extend?

I really respect the former MB of Terengganu, Idris Jusoh. He's calm in accepting the fact that he is not choosen to lead the state and continuing to serve the people. Kudos to you. And not to forget Dr. Koh , who's such a political gentlemen. Accepting the fact that Gerakan has lost and is working hard to rebuilt Gerakan. This is the way that things should be.

Opposition has gain ground in the political scenario in Malaysia and are suppose to work hard in fulfilling their manifesto and not working on how to pull Barisan MP over to the Pakatan. Be gentlemen. Show to the people of Malaysia that you win because people of Malaysia choose you and not because people are hopping over.

Give our PM a break and let him manage the country. It will be even harder to manage the country with such political scenario. Focus to serve the people and not how u can criticized each other. Your brain and brawn is needed as we're now facing global issues such as fuel price increase and also the food price increase.

Sad to see that the political scenario is getting more coverage in the news rather then the cyclone victims and also the earthquake victims in Myanmar and China. Guess the political Tsunami is more important then lives that are lost and people who need help there.

Is it me or Malaysia facing insomnia??? sleepless nights....

Whatever that is happening, i'm meeting my dear tomorrow.....at least there is some sunshine in my life.

LOVE YOU MY DEAR !!

When will the petrol price increase?

2008-05-28T06:23:00.000-07:00

Guess that is the question that is bothering everyone in Malaysia right now. India, Indonesia and China has announce the price increase and when will Malaysia announce it? The Malaysian government is making effort not to increase the petrol price by taking steps like not allowing foreign car to buy fuel in Malaysia.

Very obvious the government does not want to increase the price due to the previous election result. Due to the ego of the government many more will suffer. In my point of view why still continue to subsidize the fuel price when it takes up big portion of the government revenue.

We cannot avoid price increase in many items due to the transportation cost to bring in the item to Malaysia. Price of food has increase and many imported food will follow coz transportation cost has increase. To me it's better the government spend the money to subsidize on food items. It's better to feed the people rather then the machine.

Price of rice has gone up double. And the lower income will suffer. Fuel is not the priority of the lower income category coz most of them do not have cars or motobike. So how can we help the lower income by maintaining the fuel price. They need food not fuel.

For me working in a food company, we've faced numerous price increases. Many of the price increase is due to the increased transportation cost. Raw material which is imported to Malaysia will increase as international crude oil price is not determine by Malaysia. If the exporting country increases the fuel price automatically the raw material price will increase. My point here is that Malaysia alone cannot control the food price hike by controlling the transportation cost in Malaysia itself and people need food more then fuel.

Maintaining the price of rice is more important then maintaining the fuel price. Why not spend the money to subsidize Rice instead. Petronas is making so much profit from the current scenario. Why not reduce export and increase domestic allocation as the crude oil is drilled from Malaysian ground. Cater to the local needs first

Macau - Hong Kong trip Plan

2008-05-25T06:16:00.000-07:00

Today i spend my whole day planning my 4 days 3 nights Macau and Hong Kong trip. From places to visit all down to transportation. Even did some costing for the trip. Maybe this is what we call passion for the things u do. Below is the result of my passion towards the trip.....hehhe.

Day 1: Macau - Expected arrival 3pm

- 3.30pm - Check in to hotel (Hotel Royal) - $48 X2 = $96

- 4.00 pm - Walk to Guia Fort (Walk) - $0

- 6.00 pm - Visit to fisherman wharfs (Shuttle Bus) - $0

- 8.00pm - Walk to Sedona Square (Shuttle Bus) - $0

Dinner $10 x 4 = $40

Misc - $20

Total Cost Estimated = $160

Day 2: Macau -> Hong Kong

-7.30 am – Breakfast at Hotel - $5x4= $20

-8.00 am – Ruins of St.Paul / Macau Museum (Shuttle) - $0

-11.00 am – Back to hotel (Shuttle) - $0

-11.45 am – Check out

-1.30pm – Depart to Hong Kong from ferry terminal - $MOP 140 - $12X4 = $48

-2.45 pm – reach Hong Kong - $1x4=$4 (11min)

-3.00 pm – Check in to Hotel Jen (MRT) $71X2 = $141

-3.30 pm - Causeway Bay (MRT) - $1X4 = $4 (HK$5) (9min)

-4.30 pm – Stanley Market (Taxi)

-5.30pm – Repulse Bay (Taxi)

-7.00 pm – Victoria Peak (Taxi)

-9.30 pm – Back to Hotel

Lunch $10x4 = $40

Dinner $10x4 = $40

Taxi $50

Misc $50

Total Cost Estimated = $400

Day 3: Hong Kong

- 7.30 am – Breakfast $5x4 = $20

- 8.30 am – 10,000 Buddhas Temple (MRT) $2x4 = $8 (38min)

- 10.00am - Wong Tai Sin (MRT) $1x4 = $4 (18min)

- 12.10 pm – To Lantau Island– Poh Lin Monestry (Ferry / MRT ) $2x4=$8 (40min) - (bus) $2x4=$8 (30min) total=$16

- 6.10 pm – Tsim Sha Tsui (MTR) - (bus) $2x4=$8 (30min) (MTR) $2X4=$8 (40min) total =$16

- 7.00 pm – Avenue of Star $0

- 9.00 pm – Hard Rock Café Hong Kong $0

- 10.00 pm – Back to Hotel (MTR) $1x4=$4 (11min)

Lunch $50

Dinner $50

Misc $50

Total Cost Estimated = $220

Day 4: Hong Kong -> Macau

- 7.30 am – Breakfast $5x4=$20

- 8.00 am – Walk around Victoria Harbor $0

- 9.00 am – Check Out

- 9.30 am – Ferry to Macau (MTR) $1X4=$4 (11min) $12X4=$48

- 10.45 am – Macau – Taipa (Taxi) $20

- 12.00 pm – Lord Stow’s Bakery $10 – Lunch $20

- BACK TO MALAYSIA

Total estimated cost = $130

Total trip estimated cost = $910

Cost per person = $230x3.6 = RM830

An estimated cost of RM830 isn't that bad. If include flight ticket it's around RM1400 per person. Not bad. Affordable. Thanks to Air Asia for the affordable flight ticket. Now everyone can travel. Will update more when the real thing happen. Website which helps alot in my planning :

1. www.macau.com

2. www.lonelyplanet.com

3. www.chinahighlights.com

4. www.travel.yahoo.com

And many more website. Am thinking of bringing my laptop there so that i can search for info during the trip. Might be useful.

Nipple Song

2008-05-23T10:30:00.000-07:00

After settling all my bills online, i had nothing to do. Was sad seeing my balance in the account as i have load of bills to settle. Guess everyone is the same. And with the recent food price increase it worsen the situation. So went online to search for something to cheer me up.

I remember Ezan showing me this clip from buffalax which translate Indian song into english with a little modification. Very funny. So was searching for the clip in youtube and found this funny Nipple song by woodbulb.

Now in life there are full of challenges. Price of rice has gone up and will be hiking again soon as China has bought rice from Thailand to aid its earthquake victims. Crude oil price will increase again and when crude oil price increases everything increase. Like what my friend always told us. The only thing which did not increase is our pay. But what to do, we have to survive with the job as it's much tougher outside.

It's only mails and video clips that are funny that can cheer our day. Really pity those factory workers who are earning less then RM600 per month and really wonder how they can survive with such low pay.

And with the current disturbance in the government it's worse as the government will lost it's focus, as they need to settle internal affairs rather then settling national issues. Why can those who have left the government gave the current leader a chance to lead. Dr.M, you have got your time and it's already over, do give others their time and a chance to manage it. The current action by Dr.M to leave the party will only worsen the situation and the affected party will be the people of Malaysia.

I'm one of the few who still believe in BN as they have a proven track record. Maybe i'm not a risk taker and am comfortable with the current government. No doubt the government have some corruption issue but which government in the world doesn't? As long as the plight of the people is address then i feel it's acceptable. All those above are just my point of view. Nowadays have to be careful blogging and you'll never know when the ISA will come pick you up. So all the above that i've mention is only my point of view of the current situation. No harm.

Let's enjoy some indian music......or english???

SICK !!

2008-05-20T07:00:00.000-07:00

Today i went to see doctor again. It's the second time in a week i went to see doctor. It's very unusual that i'm sick for so long. Usually i'll be sick for a few days only. But it has been a week now and i've not recovered yet and it's getting worse.

The doctor says that the antibiotic is not working and i have to take a stronger antibiotic. Feeling very very tired and don't feel like working. Might as well take some rest tomorrow.

How does it feel to be sick. Guess everyone also don't like to be sick. What the worse sickness that you've experience? not those fatal one lar of coz. As for me the worse ever that i have is food poisoning. You feel like you want to die. Plus if u take milk when you are food poisoning it make u feel want to die better. The unbearable pain will get to your brain and it'll kill your whole body system as if you're paralyse.

But for me, as an workaholic the worse sickness is that you're sick of your work. I like my work very much and if i feel i do not want to work means that there is something not right. But often i'll pick myself back. Today i don't feel like going to work tomorrow not becoz i'm sick of my work but it's that i'm tired coz of medication. The medication really make me feel sleepy.

Travelling

2008-05-18T22:53:00.000-07:00

Nowadays have the urge to travel. Been to Bali which is super beautiful place to visit. Was just talking to Sunny yesterday when he ask me about Krabi. He's going there July i think. Me myself going to Macau with my gf and her sis in Sept 08. Been to Hong Kong and Shenzhen but not Macau. So now am looking for details about Macau.

Lot's of people told me that there are only a hand full of places where you can go at Macau. So went online to see where i can go and stay at Macau. Casino is something you dun have to mention lar about Macau coz everyone know. Places i have in my list:-

1. Ruins of St.Paul
2. Macau Museum
3. Monte Fort
4. Lou Lim Ieoc Garden
5. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Memorial House
6. Guia Fort and Lighthouse
7. Wine Museum
8. Fisherman's Wharf
9. Macau Cultural Centre
10. Guan Yin Statue
11. Senado Square

The second day maybe we'll go to Zhuhai and spend a relaxing day there. Zhuhai famous for massage and it's my favourite after tiring day. Beside that, Zhuhai is famous for it's beach. One thing about Zhuhai is that you have to have visa to enter Zhuhai from Macau. And if can multiple entry visas. Places to visit:-

1. Jiu Zhou Cheng - for shopping
2. Meixi Royal Stone Archways
3. New Yuan Ming Palace
4. Statue of Fisher Girl
5. Massage.......

The third day plan is to go Hong Kong. Again you'll need a visa from Macau. We can go by ferry to this busy island. Been there before 3 years ago and it's a nice place to visit but the road is very confusing. Places to visit:-

1. Wong Tai Sin Temple
2. Tai Ping San
3. Lan Kwai Fong
4. Disneyland
5. Ocean World - heard that it's under renovation
6. The lady street (Loi Yan Kai)
7. Avenue of Stars

Hong Kong is more beautiful at night. Maybe will stay till dawn before taking the ferry ack to Macau. The last time we went is by tour and they took us to this place own by Jacky Chan which sells bling bling....spend almost RM2k there the last time.

Okie la will update you'll when the real thing happen. All this is only planning. Thinking of going to Krabi another time before the Macau trip.

Men vs WoMen

2008-05-17T00:20:00.000-07:00

Who is more superior??.....sexist would be labeled on my head if that question is asked.

Just happen that on my way to work a few days ago as i was listening to the radio, there is a community service message which was covey by PCK which struck me. The message says that mans in the weekend prefer to look at their girls and relax at home doing nothing and the men will be happy. But the girls in the weekend must go out for a movie with their man or window shopping if not they will not be happy.

In order to safe the relationship from another cat and dog show, why not give the guys a rest. Sit at home and guys u can give the gals some Vit M and let them shop themselves. Save all the trouble going thru the ding and dong. But in reality that doesn't happen huh.....

As a guy i understand that we only wanted some rest in the weekends. But girls are always excited about their shopping. That i do not understand why. That happen to me all the time when i visited my gf all i wanted to do is sleep and watch my tv but my gf will have the whole 2 days schedule planned out. Ended up arguing for little things like that. The most funny thing is that if u give in to her plan without a fight she'll start questioning if u've done something wrong to her. Meaning to say the girls only want to intimidate the guys as they already know what the guys wants.

I guess that is why gays and lesbians happens around the world coz they understand each other better and they have the same agenda. hahah....okie i'm signing off now.......cya....

My New Blog

2008-05-16T22:57:00.001-07:00

Blogging here for the first time and will be blogging here from now on. My previous blog in friendster is not user friendly for me so i'm switching to google blog. Had been very sick for the past few days and have not recovered yet. So now am a little brain death actually.

Was watching news this morning and all that was reported were only that of the death toll of the two natural disaster. Myanmar has registered a death toll of over 100k and China almost 50k. It's indeed very sad to see this. It reminds me of 2004 Tsunami where my house was washed away by the big wave. Luckily all my family members survived in that disaster.

It was indeed a hard reality to accept that everything that u know and familiar with can be gone in a split second. I really do understand how those people are feeling now. So i urge those ppl who happens to glance at my blog to donate to those who are in needs now. We can't be there to help them but we can initiate something here to help.

Gonna take my rest now before my sickness disaster hits on me.....take care......peace to the world