The dirtiest by-election in history

"The dead MP bring more good to rakyat" than when he's alive..Look at Ijok, the dead MP rewards the rakyat with new mosque, temple, MB office, school, road etc under the expense of taxpayers' money...unbelievable..Why Ijok ONLY??

What interest me the most is 'personal attack' between BN and PKR.
PKR with lame issues on Najib involvement in Althantuya murder and commission on Ministry of Defense (MOD) purchased. I still have doubt in PKR, what is their main objective? Everything is about Anwar, which make me feel sick..better name the party-Party Anwar Ibrahim & Cronies..:-) When Anwar was in cabinet, what was his contribution to fight corruption, misused of power, misused of taxpayers money? The last 5 years when he was in power, Malaysia economy was in a good shape, but he did not take the opportunity to improve internal issues. I just don't get it why he's 'barking' now!

BN also attack PKR candidate about his involvement in 20% Guthrie share. In my thoughts, BN agreed they have power to 'award' any share to whoever they want. Also, the denial from MOD was only appeared on mainstream media 2 days before by-election, which is so unfair to opposition and rakyat to get a clear picture on the issue.

The announcement by Khir Toyo to place a MB representative in Ijok if BN win the by-election don't give any credit to their candidate. It sort of admits that their candidate did not have enough experience to become MP. Khir Toyo himself did not get full support from rakyat. With gossip around the corner about his facial treatment in his office..Unbelievable, MB and MP still have time for unnecessary thing. Look back 2-3 years back, his face more like Javanese (no offense to Javanese). Nowadays, I think he can even become talk-person for Neuvoux Vissage (not sure the spelling)...Oppss this is personal attack...


I definitely agree with Tun Dr Mahathir , rakyat must send a sign to government or MPs, if you don't work you can go fly kite :-D

I wish both PKR and BN best of luck..If BN win, it's because of the 'bribe' and 'promises' they made. If PKR win, rakyat send a clear message to BN MPs to work harder in the future...I bet BN will win this by-election...


* I believe next GE is around the corner..My 'beloved MP' which disappeared since the last election, made a few press statements in his constituent this few months..:-) isn't it ironic?

Orang Utan woes- it's just business...

The claim that Malaysia and Indonesia killed thousands of orang utan for palm oil plantation is completely ridiculous. It's common for western country to use 'activists' for their own good :-) It's just a threat to their soy oil industry...

I still remember in 1990s, western country claimed that palm oil contained high cholesterol and complex polymer chain that may cause cancer, which caused significant dropped in palm oil market. As a result, the demand for soy oil was significantly increased, in which western country was the largest producer...that's how business works! Rob from the poor, give to the rich...

Western country need to realise although Asian countries like Malaysia and Indonesia are the largest oil palm producers and exporters, they are not competitor to western country. Although palm oil dominate 24% of global oil market, it barely enter western and European market. Thank goodness, we have large population in Asian countries..

Proton-Finally, something to proud of..

Utusan reported that Proton is in the top 5 of the fastest selling car in Australia in the first quarter 2007, beat Kia and Hyundai. Isn't it amazing? While, Proton barely survive in Malaysia, reported lost since last year, they manage to pull out and sell their brand overseas. No doubt they use the word 'Japan technology' for promotion, but it's still a good achievement! Bravo...

Since Perodua launched Myvi, Proton's sale dropped significantly. Nothing much to be proud of about Myvi, it's a re-brand from Daihatsu Sirion. No wonder Perodua got contract to supply Dathaisu Sirion to Indonesia :-D Anyway, interior-wise, I give thumb up to Perodua for redesign the interior...Sirion's interior sucks!

Anyway, back to the topic. Although most Malaysian think Proton is collapsing, I believe they can pull out. First and foremost, Proton needs to run the business like business-not influence by government or politician. Proton doesn't need to have collaboration with AP king's company (we know who :-)) for Proton has a more mature technology. Proton has to understand the main requirements for Malaysian buyer:

• petrol consumption, as the price keep increasing
• safety
• comfort
• affordable
  

Return home procedures- USM point of view

I managed to ring USM to ask for clarification on the return home procedures.
These procedures were imposed recently to avoid some PhD candidates return home before finishing their study. Most cases involved family or married couple mainly in UK, in which they returned home after submitted their thesis. Unfortunately, some of them were requested by the university to do more works/researches and resubmit their thesis-the beginning of unnecessary spending of taxpayers money :-) They started to ask USM for extra funding to go back, bring their family etc...In other case, they asked for financial support to attend viva...

I'm quite happy with the explanation. However, I still think we don't need to get dean's approval to return home. I believe, the dean doesn't even know what we are doing...at least, we can eliminate one level of unnecessary bureaucracy..

For PhD candidates or sponsored students, we need to stick to the agreement-1 return ticket to study and 1 return ticket for conference or data collection. Other than that, use our money! Avoid unnecessary spending of taxpayers money...

Pathetic procedures created by moron(s)...

Updated on 12th April

Today I received an email from HR USM as follows:

Khairun,
Kalau nak balik tolong buat surat rasmi
maklumkan tarikh nak pulang dan alasan sekali.
Sekarang ni peraturan kena dapat kelulusan dekan dan TNCA dulu
baru boleh balik...
InsyaAllah kalau dah habis selalunya USM akan bagi balik, macam manapun kena tunggu surat dari Khairun dulu.


I deleted the officer's name because I don't think she's the one who create such a pathetic procedure. My concern as follows:

1. I just don't understand why they can't accept an email/fax as a valid document while people around the globe already used email as legal evident in court.
2. How on earth I'm going to give 1-2 months notice (from previous email) while I don't even know my viva's date.
3. I just didn't get why they have to go through dean, DVCA etc before process my 'application'. Can the dean or DVCA say "you don't have to come back"? It's just bureaucracy...
   
4. What 'alasan' (reasons) they expect me to write to them. :-) Several suggestions from my friends (thanks to Zaidah and Sheeta-I added more suggestions from Eli and Syahira :-)) as follows:
• Saya ingin sekali diberi peluang untuk berkhidmat untuk bangsa, agama dan negara.
• Di samping itu, saya juga ingin kembali ke Malaysia dengan alasan saya nak balik.. kontrak dah habis wey. scholarship pun dah expired.
  
• Saya memang nak balik.
• Saya dah tak larat nak duduk sini sebenarnya hahaha
  
• Apsal tak cakap awal-awal? kalau tak boleh saya duduk sini...;-) Yg dean tu suruh saya balik hari tu apasal...hahaha
• Kerinduan yg memuncak kepada tanah air tercinta
  
• Kerana saya dah tak tahu nak buat apa lagi kat sini
  
• Mak bapak saya suruh balik (berdosa tau kalau lawan cakap org tua)"
  
• Saya ingin menyambut hari kemerdekaan negara yang ke 50....Merdeka!!!!"
• Saya tak nak balik lah camtu..tp boleh tak bg scholarshiplagi..saje suka2...:))
  

Itula jawapan2 pilihan oleh badut2 calon PhD hahaha...

Now, I think I understand why some people choose to stay..tooo much hassle to go back! But, if I stay, I bet it will take them at least 2 years to issue me a show cause letter..

Well, I emailed them for the third time. Just wait if I get more jokehahaha

Resepi Nasi Arab K/Tun

Thanks Sharon for the recepi..I will upload Pictures from Syaf later!

Ingredients:

1kg Basmati rice *
7 large Bombay onions (cut into rings)
1.5 – 2kg lamb (cut into bite size)
3 large carrots (grated coarsely)
2 Tbsp salt
2 -3 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp Jintan Manis powder
½ cup Raisins
Water (Ratio of water 1.5: 1 measurement of rice) **

Method:

1. Soak the Basmati rice in hot water. Leave aside till ready to be used.
2. Sauteé (tumis) until fragrant and crunchy (garing). This should take around 10 -15 minutes.
3. Add lamb pieces and grated carrots, then stir and put the lid on, lowering the heat and remembering to stir occasionally. This has to be done till the meat is cooked through (daging menjadi empuk).
4. Add water then stir in the salt and sugar. Cover and let the mixture simmer.
5. Drain the rice, add to the pot and stir well. Leave the lid on and stir occasionally. (about 5 - 10 minutes)
6. Stir in the raisins.
7. Garnish with cumin powder (don’t stir)
8. Remove the pot away from direct flame and place a baking sheet on the “dapur”. The pot is then placed on the baking sheet. Then, wrap the lid of the pot with a tea towel and use it to cover the pot. To ensure the steam does not escape during the remaining cooking time, place a weighted object (e.g. water filled small basin) on the lid. (35 minutes)
9. Once the rice is cooked, serve with your choice of curry and vegetable salad.

This recipe serves at least 10 persons




* when the rice is soaked, do not stir it too often.
** e.g. 1 cup of rice, therefore 1 ½ cups of water. 2 cups of rice, then 3 cups of water etc etc

Ikan laut, ikan masin dan ikan pekasam

Tertarik bila baca satu analogy pasal manusia dan ikan..

• Ikan laut- walaupun berada di air masin 24-7, tapi tak terasa masinnya..kalau nak goreng tu kena letak garam kunyit bagi ada rasa..samala mcm hidup kita, walaupun terdedah dengan mcm2 keadaan buruk dan baik, yang buruk tu jadikanla sepadan..
• Ikan masin- ni contoh bila terendam dlm air garam, makin lama makin masin...kalau lama sgt hidup dlm environment kurang sihat jadila macam ikan masin ni...makin lama makin masin..
• Ikan pekasam- yg ni lagi teruk..dah hancur lebur pun x sedar...mcm dah jadi darah daging...walaupun sedap tapi byk mudharat...

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