Insaf

This is a good word that I have learned from our national language. But until today, I have not seen many of our politicians really understand and practice this for what he/she does for his/her life. It's hard for Malaysia to move forward if they are no such a word "insaf" in their mind. They keep on denying any wrong doing. They keep on blaming others. How are they going to improve our nation if they refuse to learn and admit their mistakes.

Damage is done for MACC. Not matter how they do it later. The damage is there, unless the DG really put an end to it by quitting his position with dignity.

Sad Day

For those who have committed the crime, hope that they will be punished. No matter who!

Things go Wrong in Selangor?

Selangor state government signed the MOU with a local company with no web-site for providing wireless broadband service in the state. Hey, we are talking about "wireless broadband" for Internet access. Company with no web-site! At least, Free WiFi Service in Penang is managed by well-known company, REDTone. What technologies that this company owned?

A worrying sign!

Forgetful Koh

Koh To Consult Penang Gerakan On Kampung Buah Pala Controversy

A forgetful Koh needs to consult his party before making comments. Actually, what he wants to say. "I'm sorry, I have been pressured. Or....." We all knows the answer.

According to Lim:
"Firstly, Koh must explain why as Chief Minister, his Executive Council had approved the state government land of Kampung Buah Pala to Koperasi Pegawai Kerajaan Pulau Pinang, first time on 18th August 2004 and second time on 8th June 2005 at a very low premium of RM6.42 million or RM20 per square feet."

But if you do promise, you need to fulfill it.

Come to end, Gerakan is still the initial of all the problem! This is the fact and cannot be denied with just relasing press statement.

Juris Doctor

Thanks to discussion with PK yesterday and further searching the information. Here is definition of Juris Doctor:

- Juris Doctor is a first professional graduate degree and professional doctorate.

From Bernama:
Oh holds a degree each in aeronautical and mechanical engineering, and another in German language, apart from a double masters -- in science and international management -- as well as Juris Doctor in Law (JD), obtained from his eight years of study at the University of California.

From Malaysiakini (cn):
来自沙巴亚庇的胡逸山现年35岁，有神童学者的美誉。他在16岁进入加利福尼亚大学就读8年，于19岁考获3个学士学位（机械工程、航天工程及德国文学），之后在两年内又取得两个硕士学位（工学和国际工商管理），并在24岁获得法学博士学位。

Bear in mind, this is just a first degree not the PhD equivalent.

Who Are Actually in Power?

Quite a number of peoples feel very strange that LKY asked to meet our PM's wife. Is he going to ask to meet President Hu jintao wife during his visit to China. Probably no!

My mind just keeps on thinking, "Why? Why?"

H1N1 or Selsema Babi

Rais Yatim said that it's difficult to pronounce H1N1 rather that "selsema babi" for reporters. So using the "selsema babi" will be easy for sending the message across. But anyway, it's good to find out the reason why it is called "swine flu" at first.

Why is novel H1N1 virus sometimes called “swine flu”?
This virus was originally referred to as “swine flu” because laboratory testing showed that many of the genes in this new virus were very similar to influenza viruses that normally occur in pigs in North America. But further study has shown that this new virus is very different from what normally circulates in North American pigs. It has two genes from flu viruses that normally circulate in pigs in Europe and Asia and avian genes and human genes. Scientists call this a "quadruple reassortant" virus.

Passive Thinking

“If we build the ERL linking Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, this is not good because the Singaporean will then buy the houses here.”

A passive statement that I have heard really upset me. Liberalization of air services in Asean is going to happen soon. I don’t really understand why peoples still have this kind of mentality. It makes me sick. It’s like saying that “if we don’t allow peoples to come in, then we will own all our resources.” But until when?

Where's the Money come for Real Madrid?

How comes a club can afford to buy the players with such an incredible price?

From UK Independent:

Real rich: Where Madrid's money comes from

* Clubs in Spain are free to negotiate separate deals rather than central contracts. Madrid signed a £700m seven-year deal with MediaPro in 2006, seeing them easily top £100m a year, double United's earnings.

* Their bids for top players are also aided by Spain's tax laws – foreign players pay tax at just 23 per cent for their first five years. In England the 50p tax means clubs have to pay more to match wages on offer in Spain.

* The club's status in Spain helps them maintain their place at the forefront of European football. All debts they hold are with local banks, rather than relying on American billionaires or Russian oil companies. These banks are pressured to allow Madrid certain unwritten privileges, such as low interest repayments on loans. Their stature and standing in the country means they are unaffected by issues that could affect smaller clubs.

* Real Madrid have finished top of the Deloitte Money League for four years. The Bernabeu enjoys the third-highest average attendance in Europe while overseas trips generate revenue through ticket and merchandise sales.

How does the structure of the club differ from other leading sides? (from timesonline.uk)

Real are one of four Spanish clubs - the others are Barcelona, Osasuna and Athletic Bilbao - who were exempted from a 1991 law forcing teams to become plcs. This means they hold regular elections to determine who will lead the club. The president then selects his board and appoints his men to key positions within the club.

No evident was found, but it looks suspicious. Anyway, this makes me think whether this is the only way to clear the debts. I am wonder whether it is any possibilities for UK football teams doing the same since almost all the teams there have debts.

Never mind. Different set of rules in Spain and any other leagues in Europe. So what's the function of EU? Just wonder......

Wonderful Scene

Huray!!! Malaysia Boleh!!!!!

Wedding Photos

upon request.......

Who should release it?

Public release of PKFZ report up to Cabinet

MACC begins PKFZ probe

Ong promises full disclosure by PKA

If you look a all the news related to the audit reports of PKFZ, you will find only one answer. Make sure that it will be released as late as possible to reduce the damage to certain parties.

Funncy Comments from Benitez

After watching ManUtd winning the EPL, Benitez, the Spanish guy came out with some really funny comments.

"It's the team that has more points, that's all," said Benitez.

"Sometimes they can be the best at the beginning, in the middle or maybe with consistency, but it just means they have more points.

"It depends on the time of the season. I don't think I ever said we were playing the best out of everyone, maybe just at certain moments.

"I do have a lot of respect for the other teams, but to say who is the best at one moment is not easy - there are a lot of good teams in the Premier League."

Champion of Europe?

OpenMoko

This one looks nice. Thinking of buying one! Everything is "open" including the software and the hardware.

OTK

He is so called the leader of a party which supposes to represent the Chinese community in Malaysia. But he is same as the previous leaders. I hate seeing his face on the TV. He knows how to speak but could not actually brave enough to reveal the truth. Who is he? Guess?

One Malaysia, But then?

PM announced "one Malaysia" but read here, an article that can be found at UM.

Di peringkat BN, kempen parti komponen seperti MCA dan Gerakan tidak agresif sebagaimana DAP. Misalnya, bilik gerakan ditutup pukul 11 malam sedangkan parti pesaing beroperasi sehingga awal pagi. Dengan prestasi hambar itu maka MCA, Gerakan dan MIC tidak berhak untuk membuat pelbagai tuntutan apatah lagi bagi jawatan Timbalan Perdana Menteri kedua.
- Blame each others in BN begins. It's true if MCA, Gerakan, or MIC leaders becomes 2nd PM and the whole BN governments are still corrupted. BN will still reject by the peoples.

Walaupun Umno berdepan dengan banyak tekanan dan kekangan, parti itu belum hilang kekuatan.
- Questionable!

Para pengundi bukan Melayu seperti biasa akan membuat banyak tuntutan pada musim kempen tetapi undi mereka tetap kepada pembangkang. Ini termasuk peti-peti undi yang paling banyak menerima peruntukan yang ditagih oleh pelbagai pihak mewakili pengundi antaranya RM1 juta untuk sekolah Cina, RM400,000 sekolah Tamil, tuntutan tanah rizab dan puluhan lagi.Apa makna ini semua? Bukankah ia menampakkan BN terus dipermainkan oleh pengundi bukan Melayu. Pada Awang, keputusan kedua-dua pilihan raya kecil itu dan beberapa yang lain sebelum ini adalah isyarat jelas kepada BN supaya jangan lagi terperangkap dengan muslihat sedemikian.
- Who ask for that? Who liar to the peoples? BN still don't understand and realize.

Usahlah mengharapkan sangat perubahan sokongan bukan Melayu.
- PM should teach them the concept of "One Malaysia".

Maybe, it's time!

Read what's our DPM say in the interview. It seems that he still don't understand the sentiment of the peoples. If you see how a former MP in Selangor wasting peoples money to Disneyland and etc., you will know why the peoples reject BN. With such a stupid DPM, I don't know how our PM going to improve our nation.

Chicken 65 in the Menu

I first saw the dish "Chicken 65" during my short stay in Chennai, India 5 years ago. Today having lunch at Hassan Cafe, I spotted the same dish in the menu. I am quite curious with the name Chicken 65. Why 65? My first thought was that the dish was invented in 1965. After google it, here the descriptions:

"Chicken 65 is that the recipe originated in an army mess hall where the number 65 referred to the recipe number on the cook's menu list." see here.

Anyway, don't forget to try out this dish whenever you in Chennai.

A Day to Remember, But For Wrong Reason

It's confirm! 30 minutes later, we will have our new PM. Good or Bad, who knows...

BBC News:

Mr Najib is expected to take over as prime minister on Friday. He has described allegations concerning the murder of a Mongolian woman, Altantuya Shaariibuu, as "malicious baseless lies". Two policemen who used to be in his protection team are on trial for the killing of the 28-year-old, while one of Mr Najib's associates admitted having an affair with the woman.

Taipei Times:

Najib has repeatedly denied opposition allegations connecting him to the 2006 slaying of the mistress of a close aide whose body was blown up with explosives.

Telegraph:

It predicts that Mr Najib's main tactic for rebuilding the government's authority will be attacking or even persecuting the opposition. "I think the focal point is on limiting the opposition and their ability to organise," she said. "The other tactic is intimidation."

Daily Express:

But the carefully planned transition hit a snag when all 81 opposition politicians in parliament sent a joint petition to the king asking him to delay Deputy PM Najib Razak's swearing-in until he has been cleared of allegations of corruption and involvement in the murder of a young Mongolian woman.

CNN:

Najib also brings with him a whiff of controversy. Two former bodyguards are facing charges in connection the murder of a Mongolian model. He has denied all links to the killing.

Al Jazeera:

The opposition has repeatedly accused Najib of corruption in a deal to buy French submarines when he was defence minister. It has also alleged that he was linked to the killing of the Mongolian mistress of Najib's close former aide. Najib has labelled the allegations as "malicious lies".

StraitTimes:

He also faces a belligerent opposition, which accuses him of corruption in a deal to buy French submarines when he was defense minister. It has also alleged he was linked to the killing of a Mongolian woman, who was the estranged lover of a close friend.

Bangkok Post:

However, analysts say that before Najib can begin to tackle these issues, he must first clear the air over opposition allegations connecting him to the 2006 slaying of the mistress of his close aide -- a Mongolian woman whose body was blown up with military-grade explosives. He has also angrily rejected allegations of corruption, and that his administration will adopt hardline tactics including detention of its opponents under tough internal security laws.

The Washington Post:

Najib, the son of Malaysia's second prime minister, also faces a belligerent opposition, which accuses him of corruption in a deal to buy French submarines when he was defense minister. It has also alleged he was linked to the killing of a Mongolian woman, who was the estranged lover of a close friend. Najib has denied the allegations as "malicious lies."

Technical Visit using Your Pocket Money

Bringing along wife and children to technical visit (all paid by peoples' pocket money) is wrong! Wait and see if any actions will be taken by the respective parties against this corruption fellow.