As a Malaysian from the Negeri Sembilan Malay ethnic group of Biduanda Waris on my mother's side and Tanah Datar on my father's, it was such a proud moment when you hear a foreigner speaking your mother tongue.
After searching endlessly for her dvd, I managed to watch the movie Eat, Pray , Love starred by Julia Robert my favorite actress. Even a simple "Terima Kasih" which Julia Robert said has boosted my Malay ego.
Till then!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Repair or Replace
Repair or replace. That was the opportunity cost dilemma which I faced a few weeks ago. I was at a Castrol workshop to change the engine oil of my not proud Perodua Kancil when it was found that my brake fluid leaked like shit.
The mechanic asked me to replace the brake pumps which I did. But the other part of the story is I have used all the money I saved in case I have to go to the hospital again or if I'm warded at any government hospital.
Of course a COMMONER like me cannot afford to go to a private hospital. If I'm rich I wouldn't have let the stupid doctors at IJN to operate my late father. I would have brought my father to the best hospital in Canada to be operated by the world's best surgeons. Not to be operated by some low class Malaysian doctors. The stupid IJN doctors only gave my father 5 extra years and they were so damn proud of that 5 years.
Of course as a COMMONER the police is interested to know why I was speeding on the way to the HTAN on that Tuesday afternoon of December 30th 2008. But I wonder why I have to yell at the Emergency staff for a stretcher. Answer: Because my father was a nobody. Of course if Tun Dr Mahathir coughs, 10 doctors will surround him immediately.
If I'm rich, I would not have bought the inferior National Cars because in Malaysia people looked down at you if you drive a Proton or Perodua.
The mechanic asked me to replace the brake pumps which I did. But the other part of the story is I have used all the money I saved in case I have to go to the hospital again or if I'm warded at any government hospital.
Of course a COMMONER like me cannot afford to go to a private hospital. If I'm rich I wouldn't have let the stupid doctors at IJN to operate my late father. I would have brought my father to the best hospital in Canada to be operated by the world's best surgeons. Not to be operated by some low class Malaysian doctors. The stupid IJN doctors only gave my father 5 extra years and they were so damn proud of that 5 years.
Of course as a COMMONER the police is interested to know why I was speeding on the way to the HTAN on that Tuesday afternoon of December 30th 2008. But I wonder why I have to yell at the Emergency staff for a stretcher. Answer: Because my father was a nobody. Of course if Tun Dr Mahathir coughs, 10 doctors will surround him immediately.
If I'm rich, I would not have bought the inferior National Cars because in Malaysia people looked down at you if you drive a Proton or Perodua.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The Palace
I am now 43years old. At this age other than preparing for the next life, my mind is set to find as much money as possible. Owning a house is one of them. Of course I'm interested to buy either an apartment or a condominium.
The house will be a palace for me when I'm old.
I have never been inside a palace of any kind whether in Malaysia or Canada. As a COMMONER with no title, who am I to get invited to any of the nine royal palaces in Malaysia.
Back to my dream home. Obviously my dream house which I viewed while in Saskatoon will just be a dream. But I like the location which is just near The Mall at Lawson Heights. Owning a condo in greater Kuala Lumpur will be expensive because even a three bedroom condo is priced more than RM400 K at least.
This is what the Malay proverb says
"Angan2 Mat Jenin" (I don't know the exact English translation but it is closed to meant don't dream for what you can never ever get)
Will I ever gonna own my own place? God willing! That will be my palace.
The house will be a palace for me when I'm old.
I have never been inside a palace of any kind whether in Malaysia or Canada. As a COMMONER with no title, who am I to get invited to any of the nine royal palaces in Malaysia.
Back to my dream home. Obviously my dream house which I viewed while in Saskatoon will just be a dream. But I like the location which is just near The Mall at Lawson Heights. Owning a condo in greater Kuala Lumpur will be expensive because even a three bedroom condo is priced more than RM400 K at least.
This is what the Malay proverb says
"Angan2 Mat Jenin" (I don't know the exact English translation but it is closed to meant don't dream for what you can never ever get)
Will I ever gonna own my own place? God willing! That will be my palace.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Continuation............
There were some other sayings which I forgot to write in my last article. Most profound was that I went to Canada and brought back a 'Minah Salleh' waitress to Malaysia. The reason being there were many famous Malaysians who went abroad to study brought back western women whom they met at bars and pubs.
Another, was the reason why that Dec 2, 1990 accident happened. I was not drunk on that day. Remember every Dec 1st is World Aids day. Some people who knew me well said I'm supposed to come back to Malaysia in 1991 BUT I came back in 1990 because I had HIV. Now! that really hurts even until today.
Not to mention when people said I have a different sex orientation since their efforts to match me with some female relatives went futile.
I have only two women in my heart. One is a Malay women from Johor Bharu and another is a Caucasian Canadian from Outlook Saskatchewan Canada. Both women are now married with kids.
Till then!
Another, was the reason why that Dec 2, 1990 accident happened. I was not drunk on that day. Remember every Dec 1st is World Aids day. Some people who knew me well said I'm supposed to come back to Malaysia in 1991 BUT I came back in 1990 because I had HIV. Now! that really hurts even until today.
Not to mention when people said I have a different sex orientation since their efforts to match me with some female relatives went futile.
I have only two women in my heart. One is a Malay women from Johor Bharu and another is a Caucasian Canadian from Outlook Saskatchewan Canada. Both women are now married with kids.
Till then!
Friday, January 7, 2011
2011 A.D.
Today is the 7th day of 2011. In terms of new year resolution I don't have any because since January 1st 1991, I have stopped from making any new year resolution.Why?
My car crash December 2, 1990 was the turning point. I said to myself there must be a solid reason for me ramming into those cows. I'm a competent driver yet the accident had erased most of my memories.Why I could not remember anything about Saskatoon all of the sudden? And why at one time I can't remember that I even went to Canada?
The reason was jealousy. There were sayings such as he won't even make it to the second year, he will come back as a musician with wife and kids and none what so ever the word of he will get his degree. I don't bullshit other peoples lives but people bullshit my life for the last 20 years.Not to mention when I bought my Perodua Kancil in 2002. Did he sell ***? Aren't he afraid of the death penalty?
The famous Malay cum Negri Sembilan word is 'JOBO' sort of arrogant in English. Believe me it is not proud to own that small Kancil, it is a necessity. People who knew me from primary school will tell that I don't like to talk a lot. Even after I have paid off my car loan more than a year ago, those people still want to bullshit me by having many buses stopped in front of my folks home. They thought they could be cynical to me! I am not allowed to own a car but other people can have whatever they want. Idiots!
This is the attitude which I don't like about MALAYsians. Unless you relented to their demands, you will be attacked mentally and not to mention physically.Reason, to remind me of my roots. Guess what, maybe I should read that Alex Haley's novel again.
I DOUBT Malaysia will ever achieve the developed status by 2020.
SO IT WAS TRUE. IT WAS MY GREAT GREAT GRAND DAD PAHLAWAN ADI WHO WAS IN MY DREAM.
My car crash December 2, 1990 was the turning point. I said to myself there must be a solid reason for me ramming into those cows. I'm a competent driver yet the accident had erased most of my memories.Why I could not remember anything about Saskatoon all of the sudden? And why at one time I can't remember that I even went to Canada?
The reason was jealousy. There were sayings such as he won't even make it to the second year, he will come back as a musician with wife and kids and none what so ever the word of he will get his degree. I don't bullshit other peoples lives but people bullshit my life for the last 20 years.Not to mention when I bought my Perodua Kancil in 2002. Did he sell ***? Aren't he afraid of the death penalty?
The famous Malay cum Negri Sembilan word is 'JOBO' sort of arrogant in English. Believe me it is not proud to own that small Kancil, it is a necessity. People who knew me from primary school will tell that I don't like to talk a lot. Even after I have paid off my car loan more than a year ago, those people still want to bullshit me by having many buses stopped in front of my folks home. They thought they could be cynical to me! I am not allowed to own a car but other people can have whatever they want. Idiots!
This is the attitude which I don't like about MALAYsians. Unless you relented to their demands, you will be attacked mentally and not to mention physically.Reason, to remind me of my roots. Guess what, maybe I should read that Alex Haley's novel again.
I DOUBT Malaysia will ever achieve the developed status by 2020.
SO IT WAS TRUE. IT WAS MY GREAT GREAT GRAND DAD PAHLAWAN ADI WHO WAS IN MY DREAM.
Friday, December 17, 2010
PROTON CITY
I am imagining myself in the year 1955. I am about to take the bus from my hometown Batu Kikir Jempol, Negeri Sembilan to Tanjung Malim, Perak to attend Sultan Idris Training College. Obviously Negeri Sembilan and Perak was among the four Federated Malay States. So the road link is quite easily accessible.
In a few years time I will be a teacher and teaching my fellow son of soils. Now fast forward to 2010 A.D...................................................
Each time we went up north of the Peninsular Malaysia, my father will always make it a point to stop at Tanjung Malim to reminisce his college days. Whether to stop at the petrol station toilet or even to dine we must stop at Tanjung Malim. My father will always peek at the old SITC buildings.
BUT
That did not happen the last time we went up north to attend a relative's wedding in Taiping. My father asked me to drive at 110 km as usual and get him to Kuala Pilah safely.
A university student asked me why must Proton have a city in Tanjung Malim? My answer: My late father said as with his friends, "he attended college to inspire his students for independence from the British and certainly after 50 years of independence he never expected the developments to be as vast as it is now". Malaysians can build its own cars and even have an auto city. There were tears on his face....
Al- Fatihah
I will not let stupid emotions affect my choice of a leader. I WILL NEVER choose someone who has criminal records no matter how religious he is.
In a few years time I will be a teacher and teaching my fellow son of soils. Now fast forward to 2010 A.D...................................................
Each time we went up north of the Peninsular Malaysia, my father will always make it a point to stop at Tanjung Malim to reminisce his college days. Whether to stop at the petrol station toilet or even to dine we must stop at Tanjung Malim. My father will always peek at the old SITC buildings.
BUT
That did not happen the last time we went up north to attend a relative's wedding in Taiping. My father asked me to drive at 110 km as usual and get him to Kuala Pilah safely.
A university student asked me why must Proton have a city in Tanjung Malim? My answer: My late father said as with his friends, "he attended college to inspire his students for independence from the British and certainly after 50 years of independence he never expected the developments to be as vast as it is now". Malaysians can build its own cars and even have an auto city. There were tears on his face....
Al- Fatihah
I will not let stupid emotions affect my choice of a leader. I WILL NEVER choose someone who has criminal records no matter how religious he is.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
KLIMS 2010
I was at the Kuala Lumpur International Motorshow 2010 held at PWTC last week. Honestly I feel my RM15 spent on the entrance fee was not worth it. Reason I do not see any big names other than the usual brands. I was hoping to see big names but it was not there.
Proton showed its Emas car and other 5 concept cars which bear the names of five Malay warriors namely Tuah, Jebat, Lekir, Lekiu and Kasturi. Perodua also showed some new models. But I feel Proton can do more. I am yet to find Proton convertible and coupe models. Maybe in the future..
The last time I was at a car show was in the 1970s. The show was held at Changkat Pavilion near Stadium Merdeka Kuala Lumpur. I remember then the residential project of Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) was about to take shape.
I am disappointed that Chevy only reveal the new Camaro. I am not much of a Camaro fan. Where were all those names such as Jaguar, MG, Skoda, Volvo, Benz , BMW etc? I can't find those at KLIMS 2010.
But I must congratulate Malaysia Automobile Association MAA for being able to organize such a big event. I know it will better next time!
Proton showed its Emas car and other 5 concept cars which bear the names of five Malay warriors namely Tuah, Jebat, Lekir, Lekiu and Kasturi. Perodua also showed some new models. But I feel Proton can do more. I am yet to find Proton convertible and coupe models. Maybe in the future..
The last time I was at a car show was in the 1970s. The show was held at Changkat Pavilion near Stadium Merdeka Kuala Lumpur. I remember then the residential project of Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) was about to take shape.
I am disappointed that Chevy only reveal the new Camaro. I am not much of a Camaro fan. Where were all those names such as Jaguar, MG, Skoda, Volvo, Benz , BMW etc? I can't find those at KLIMS 2010.
But I must congratulate Malaysia Automobile Association MAA for being able to organize such a big event. I know it will better next time!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
PEN PAL
That was the photograph of my pen pal whom I got to know when I was 12th. His name was James R Sollis. I hope I spell the correct surname. When I was in Canada I tried to find him but to no avail. His last address was in Tenn.
I think it was a Disney program then or was it Sesame Street where they have a pen pal section.
I hope to meet James one day.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Columbia Icefield
Believe me, that was the real me in 1988. It was not super imposed.I was thin because I ate a lot of sardines. Why? Because it was hard to buy a muslim slaughtered beef or chicken then. We have to buy those from Winnipeg.My critics accused me of eating non slaughtered beef (its beef or chicken but was not slaughtered by muslims) which was untrue. But I did buy some kosher meat and chicken.
I was there in August 1988. The reason I wore a short and the Australian map t shirt was to denote it was cold (below zero) at Columbia Icefield Canada in August (summer) but it is winter in Australia. I remember as I finished taking that photo, I hopped into my rented car and switched on the heater full blast. I was not a hero!
I thought I could go again to Jasper for a skiing trip but what can I say. There are many other wishes which did not materialize such as wanting to rent a one bedroom apartment at downtown Saskatoon. The rent was CAD 600 yet my scholarship was only CAD 420 per month. Another wish was to take a train trip along Banff and Jasper National Parks.
Lake Louis was another place I envy. But sad to say I burned that picture I took at Lake Louis during my "uncertain period" between 1991 to 1998. Everybody I met in Saskatoon shared with me the feeling of having a good honeymoon in Banff and Jasper.
I wish the royal couple Prince William and Kate the very best on their coming wedding.
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