REUNION

In December 2003, I attended a small gathering with my fellow friends who went to University of Saskatchewan College of Commerce. Initially I was reluctant to go but when I talked to my parents they encouraged me to attend the reunion.

But as an incomplete student status I felt awkward at that gathering.Mainly because I was nobody, no great pay, no nothing and just drive a compact Perodua Kancil.

As I think about it I realized that my departure from Saskatoon in October 1990 was a relief to my fellow friends and maybe to the faculty at College of Commerce too.I knew some faculty members were in Malaysia between 1991 to 1998 and yet I WAS NOT invited to any of the gatherings.Obviously a sleezy me would not be welcomed at 5 star hotels.

I also understand now why my matriculation friends also deserted me! Well its life when I am nobody, poor and have no status.

When I settle down it will be a small wedding like the late King Hussein of Jordan when he married Lisa Halaby! I don't want to fork out any single cents to you people.Thereby my pocket will still be full of cash, hopefully.

Gas Price Increase

AS of Friday 16 July 2010,


Petrol Ron 95 : 5 sen increase to RM1.85 per litre
LPG : increase 10 sen to RM1.85 per kg
Diesel: increase 5 sen to RM1.75 per litre
Sugar: increase 25 sen to RM1.75 per kg
Petrol Ron 97: to be determined by the automatic pricing mechanism (currently at RM2.05 per litre)

PROTON 25 Years

I watched the Silver celebration of Proton on TV1 last night. Among the attraction is the new Proton Emas. Proton was set up on May 7, 1983. Its first Saga model rolled out on July 9th 1985.

PM Najib's speech was as spiritual as ever except for the part when Najib encouraged the consolidation of Proton and Perodua. Merging Proton and Perodua must be done accordingly. Remember General Motors was an entity made up of various brands such as Buick,Cadillac,Pontiac,Chevy etc and yet in 2009 GM has to borrow from the North American Governments and eliminated some brands i.e.Pontiac.

Anyway, I look forward to buying my first Proton because as a nobody and poor who would be a beggar if I go to Canada, the only automobile I can afford in Malaysia is either Proton or Perodua.

To the Proton team - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

O.P.R.

BNM Monetary Policy Committee decided to increase the OPR by 25 basis points to 2.75% on July 8th 2010

Thus the floor rate is 2.5% and ceiling rate is 3%

I would envisage the OPR increase would halt at this point taking into consideration PM Najib's advise on the impending slower 2nd quarter growth.

CANADA DAY

July 1st 2010

Tomorrow is Canada's National Day. I understand that Queen Elizabeth will be in Canada to honor the National Day.

Happy 143!!

Belacan and CenCHALOK

My instructors at University of Saskatchewan always ask me what is the menu whenever we had special functions such as Hari Raya or the National Day gatherings. Often the questions asked were how hot and how spicy the delicacies were?

However there are other Malaysian dishes which were not served during those occasions.For instance budu, belacan and cenCHALOK. The reason why we did not serve it was that Canadians could not stand the smell of these delicacies.For every house, room or apartment which I rented there were always complaints when I cooked my belacan.

Belacan in simple term is prawn paste.We would cook the belacan before mixing it with chilli.Although the smell is bad to Caucasians the taste was good.As for cenCHALOK, this delicacy is from Melaka and we can eat it raw.

BAY STREET

Why didn't I go to Bay Street while in Canada? Obviously Toronto is a few hours flight from Saskatoon not to mention the fares.Bay Street as Canada's financial district is a must for anyone who studied finance in Canada but I blew it am I not? I was in Toronto only once i.e. from 18 August - 21 August 1987. Even though the programs at the then Malaysian Students Department was packed, I managed to sneak time to go to CN Tower. As I view the tower from the aeroplane I knew I had to go up CN Tower when I touched down at Lester Pearson.

There is something missing if someone with financial background never set foot on Bay Street.Its like my name without Val. Of course I would like to set foot on world's financial centers i.e.Bay Street Toronto Canada, Wall Street New York USA and The City London UK. It hurts when you cannot practise what you have learned.

One day%%%

10th MALAYSIA PLAN 2011 - 2015

I was at my banana farm when PM Najib delivered his 10th Malaysia Plan (RMK10) speech.As a small unit farmer I feel all those plans are meant for big companies for example the setting up of facilitation fund for private investments.
The point is what's in it for me. Improving public transportation in Kuala Lumpur takes a long way to go.I foresee that the quality will not be as good as Saskatoon Transit System. I remember waiting for the bus while it was snowing and the temperature with windchill was -30 Celcius on the way to SuperValue to do my weekly grocery shopping. The STS bus will always be on time according to the bus schedules. If STS workers were Malaysians, I am sure many people would freeze to death.
Anyone interested to read the RMK10 can surf www.epu.gov.my

Nonetheless I know PM Najib is going somewhere. The ETP which will be unveiled in October should give the much awaited answers to NEM.There are still many unclear areas in NEM but as I read and understand the mechanisms, I know the time has come for me to LEAVE MALAYSIA.No government and no one will sponsor me to Canada but I know the funds are there.Only when I am able to make that steps that god has directed me into will I see the light to get out from this "Malaysian Cell"

To Malaysians who continued bullying me, the past 20 years was enjoyable BUT to me it was HELL.Each day I pray that this torture will end but looks like god still did not answer my prayers.

Since I have 39 credit units to complete my Bachelor of Commerce, I know I can either take 13 half classes(3 credits each) OR take 11 half classes and one full class (6 credits)

: The trial of Jeromy Kerviel provides an understanding to the 2008 global credit crunch : ABSTRACT

One Day I Am Going To Saskatoon Canada again.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER.

Correction From Previous Article

It must be noted that based on my father's transcript of academic records, the university he attended was:

UNIVERSITAS NASIONAL JAKARTA
Jl Kalilio 17 - 19 Senen

His Dean was Prof H Gazali Dunia gelar Datuk raja Perak. Honestly I am not sure whether the title was bestowed by the Sultan of Perak.