She might be William Hung's equivalent in looks. (okay, me bad)
SUSAN BOYLE, remember the name.... see the talent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY
minute 2.07 of the clip, the host said it perfectly "You didn't expect that, did you? Did you? NOT!!!"
She totally blown me away with her singing talent. My eyes got watery and I am choked emotionally listening to her singing and the reception she received after she started singing.
And I also like the fact that she seems to be feisty, fun, able to make fun at herself and I wish her the best in her impending new career.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Wind Farm, Albany, WA March2009
This post is in honour of Earth Hour 2009, and all the people in the world who participated in it.
I was lucky enough to be somewhere where clean renewable energies are being succesfully produced and utilised. The Wind Farm in Albany, Western Australia.
They appears on the horizon, like those peoples in rubber suits in those Ultraman tv movies. Giants suddenly appears against the blue sky.
"The road to the top"
Excellent panaromic view. The Southern Ocean.
Standing under one of the turbine, the majestic sounds of the blades rotating are truely and thoroughly imposing. 
True, very true
Sunday, March 8, 2009
308...First Anniversary
And no, I am not talking about that French car.
Well, it has been 365 days since that special day. The day when I was totally surprise by the outcome of the 12th general election of Malaysia. The day when a new hopes are born, the day when I hope that the corrupt and selfish politicians would learn their lessons. I really hoped that that special day would bring on a new beginning to the end for politicians (specifically speaking UMNO and Barisan Nasional) who thrive on corruptions and only care about enriching themselves
365 days later, (well technically speaking, it should be 366 days later), do I see and change in how the country is run, how those corrupt and selfish peoples are brought down, one by one, how transparency and meritocracy prevails to move Malaysia forward?
Sadly, I am really really disappointed.
Those in power before 8 March 2008 are still there. The recent and ongoing Perak political fiasco still confirms that everything is still under the control of the Federal Government. They can still command the police, the government servant and most pathetically, the judiciary at their whims. Maybe even the royalties. The re-brand Anti Corruption Agency (now with a longer name) is still more interested in Cows and Cars and still headed by the same guy. The Election Commission is still perceived as pro-BN. The 2 Bukit and 1 Batang by-elections are to be held on the same day, when the Federal oppositions cry out foul.
I am astounded that UMNO sees that with Najib in as their new chief later this month, everything would be okay. They are still that arrogant. They kept on harping about their party will be weaken by money politics, but no actions are taken. Race and religious are still being use as their trump card. The Malays special rights (whatever that are) are still being paraded around like some magic word. UMNO nowadays even have the balls to say they are the defender of the Kings. Parliament is still a joke. The name calling and hecklings are still part and parcel of each sitting. Lame and biased laws are still being pushed and rushed through, without much opposition.
In Penang, do I see anything different? Our Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng, brings in the Competency, Accountability and Transparency (CAT) tagline. Ya, I agree that maybe the local UMNO warlords are no longer able to enrich themselves further. But to the layman like me, I don’t really see much different. The positive, streets are now much cleaner. We can see MPPP workers (bless them) working very hard to clean up after every event. And that might be just about it.
The negatives, crimes are now definitely more rampant. Snatch thieves are now more common than seeing our elected YBs. The Penang government is still harping on Federal funds to run the country. Come on la, this is Penang, maybe the most developed and independent of all the Malaysian states. Super expensive housing developments are still going on, even on hill slopes. Chief Minister Lim, frankly speaking, I don’t see much different yet. Except maybe the satisfaction that BN had their asses kicked last round.
By the way, I am still waiting for YB Rayers and YB Danny Law to fulfill their election pledge to abolish the Penang Bridge toll.
For the federal oppositions, this might be your last chance to prove that you can effect change. I strongly believe, the Malays, will regret being so heavy handed last GE. They just wanted to teach UMNO a lesson, never to bring in so many oppositions into the Parliament. They will never repeat this again. And 3rd March will never happen again.
Well, it has been 365 days since that special day. The day when I was totally surprise by the outcome of the 12th general election of Malaysia. The day when a new hopes are born, the day when I hope that the corrupt and selfish politicians would learn their lessons. I really hoped that that special day would bring on a new beginning to the end for politicians (specifically speaking UMNO and Barisan Nasional) who thrive on corruptions and only care about enriching themselves
365 days later, (well technically speaking, it should be 366 days later), do I see and change in how the country is run, how those corrupt and selfish peoples are brought down, one by one, how transparency and meritocracy prevails to move Malaysia forward?
Sadly, I am really really disappointed.
Those in power before 8 March 2008 are still there. The recent and ongoing Perak political fiasco still confirms that everything is still under the control of the Federal Government. They can still command the police, the government servant and most pathetically, the judiciary at their whims. Maybe even the royalties. The re-brand Anti Corruption Agency (now with a longer name) is still more interested in Cows and Cars and still headed by the same guy. The Election Commission is still perceived as pro-BN. The 2 Bukit and 1 Batang by-elections are to be held on the same day, when the Federal oppositions cry out foul.
I am astounded that UMNO sees that with Najib in as their new chief later this month, everything would be okay. They are still that arrogant. They kept on harping about their party will be weaken by money politics, but no actions are taken. Race and religious are still being use as their trump card. The Malays special rights (whatever that are) are still being paraded around like some magic word. UMNO nowadays even have the balls to say they are the defender of the Kings. Parliament is still a joke. The name calling and hecklings are still part and parcel of each sitting. Lame and biased laws are still being pushed and rushed through, without much opposition.
In Penang, do I see anything different? Our Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng, brings in the Competency, Accountability and Transparency (CAT) tagline. Ya, I agree that maybe the local UMNO warlords are no longer able to enrich themselves further. But to the layman like me, I don’t really see much different. The positive, streets are now much cleaner. We can see MPPP workers (bless them) working very hard to clean up after every event. And that might be just about it.
The negatives, crimes are now definitely more rampant. Snatch thieves are now more common than seeing our elected YBs. The Penang government is still harping on Federal funds to run the country. Come on la, this is Penang, maybe the most developed and independent of all the Malaysian states. Super expensive housing developments are still going on, even on hill slopes. Chief Minister Lim, frankly speaking, I don’t see much different yet. Except maybe the satisfaction that BN had their asses kicked last round.
By the way, I am still waiting for YB Rayers and YB Danny Law to fulfill their election pledge to abolish the Penang Bridge toll.
For the federal oppositions, this might be your last chance to prove that you can effect change. I strongly believe, the Malays, will regret being so heavy handed last GE. They just wanted to teach UMNO a lesson, never to bring in so many oppositions into the Parliament. They will never repeat this again. And 3rd March will never happen again.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Bukit Genting, Penang - February 2009
V day 2009. Got an invites to have dinner at Bukit Genting Thai Restaurant. My second trip there. My first trip was maybe two years back. The food served on that day didnt rank that high.
To get to Bukit Genting, we use the road from the airport, heading to Balik Pulau. You cant miss the huge signboard when you reach the place on your left.
Because of V day, all the tables are marked reserved. Get the staff to set up a table for us. By the time our food is served, the place is pack. But when we are leaving, some of the reserved tables are still not used, while there a lots of those who did not reserve just have to stand there waiting for occupied tables to clear up.
Green Curry Chicken.Too much green, too little chicken.
Kheng Som.The super spicy sweet and sour soup dish. We asked the waiter, can we make it less spicy. With a grin, he says no. But the dish is too watery, maybe a way to cut down on the spiciness.
Still have fond memory of the first time I tried this dish, in Hatyai, Thailand. Resulted in me needing to go to the toilet the whole next day :)
Meat in Crab Shell. I thought it is crab meat, but my frens say its chicken.
Fried 'Kangkong'.Total price RM70 over four four person, including a bowl of rice for everybody and a jug of drink.
Its is hazy on that day. That yearly present from our neighbour in the west. But the wind is really blowing. Cool breeze. Really makes me sleepy.
Its is hazy on that day. That yearly present from our neighbour in the west. But the wind is really blowing. Cool breeze. Really makes me sleepy.
The sunset around 7.00pm is not really visible from our table.
The setting sun is really red in colour.Well, at the end of the day, I will still say there is nothing to shout about the food a Bukit Genting. Standard (and quite expensive) Thai food. Will I return, maybe, if I need somewhere 'romantic' to go to, but specifically for the food, no.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Pulau Aman - Jan 2009
I have heard about Pulau Aman, a set of twin islands just off Seberang Perai back in the year 2000. It has taken me about than 9 years just to explore this part of Penang.
To reach the islands, a short ferry ride (RM6.00 round trip) is needed. The ferry terminal used to be at Tambun, not has now been relocated to Batu Musang at Batu Kawan. Just head towards the "white elephant' Penang Batu Kawan State stadium and go straight all the way. You will need to go over a hill to reach the recently built ferry terminals.
Pulau Aman is a small traditional Malay fishing village, more famous for a paradise for anglers than anything else.
To reach the islands, a short ferry ride (RM6.00 round trip) is needed. The ferry terminal used to be at Tambun, not has now been relocated to Batu Musang at Batu Kawan. Just head towards the "white elephant' Penang Batu Kawan State stadium and go straight all the way. You will need to go over a hill to reach the recently built ferry terminals.
Pulau Aman is a small traditional Malay fishing village, more famous for a paradise for anglers than anything else.
Fishing boats dominates the arrival jetty on the island.
"The missing anglers".
*picture heavily enhanced
Theres actually nothing much to do here if you are not into fishing. The jungle tracking trails are quite abandon and tonnes of garbage drifted to the beaches and seashores. Stupid visitors who littered the jungle trails and beaches with styrofoam containers makes me sad.
The mee udang sold on the island's restaurant is among the other things highly recommended here. I asked the makcik manning the restaurant, what else are famous there besides the mee udang. Her answer "nasi udang, kuey teow udang, semua udang" :)
The mee udang tasted good, but not really spectacular. My humble opinion, nott really worth the price (around RM7.00 including my drink). This is, of course not including the price for the boat ride. Believe better mee udang/ketam at Perkampungan Juru.
Not a worry in the world. A simple life. I envy them. But the again, these kids dont have a DSLR :) hihi
Thursday, January 1, 2009
2009, for better or worse... WELCOME
A new year begins today.
Dont know what to write. Dont want to write.
Just wanna wish everybody a Happy and Prosperous new year ahead. Tough it out and we will emerge victorious again.
Dont know what to write. Dont want to write.
Just wanna wish everybody a Happy and Prosperous new year ahead. Tough it out and we will emerge victorious again.
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