I was queueing at the Baskin Robbins in Subang Parade this morning as to grab the opportunity of 31% price reduction.
Luckily, it was not crowded but most favourite flavors were temporarily out of stock as the offer had started since yesterday.
While selecting my choice, I saw the flavor 'rum raisin'. I remembered a few months ago, a friend mentioned that it was her favourite flavor.
It was supported by a few other friends. It must be very tasteful then. However, one of the friends doubted on the 'halal' status due to the word 'rum'.
She even asked the persons at the Baskin Robbins counter but none could provide her on the certainty.
I had no specific answer as I had never spotted the flavor before. I told her to check with Baskin Robbins for assurance.
Since then, there was no feedback from her.
A couple of weeks ago, I read in the paper that there was issue raised by JAKIM on halal Bak Kut Teh.
A chef in a hotel had cooked halal Bak Kut Teh to cater for Muslims community in one of the food festival.
May be this was part of 1 Malaysia campaign.
However, according to JAKIM, the food should be renamed as Bak Kut Teh associated with pig and it would confuse the Muslims.
Accordingly, it was not Islamic to name anything halal based on non-halal ingredients.
As JAKIM was to exercise its right in the name of Islam, I think JAKIM also should address on other halal foods which link to non halal names, such as the one, I mentioned above.
Even though, the thing looks simple but the implication is big. For instance, if the flavor is non halal, then it should be removed from the halal compartment like what has been regulated for the alcohol beverages.
Likewise, the utensils should be segregated as well.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Good News
This is about another incident related to hospital. The battle between Prita Mulyasari and the Omni International Hospital had ended when she won the libel case.
All started when she wrote e-mails to friends compalining on the wrong diagnosis by the hospital. She was diagnosed of having dengue while she was having mumps.
The e-mails was circulated through Facebook without her knowledge.
Her case got public attention and outraged the nation.
Anyway, her struggled for months was over and justice had taken place.
I like her positive statement " From the beginning, I believed that would be an end to this problem. God never sleep."
Yes, the true fact has brought the good news to her and the poor as the powerless people, either politically or economically, were always at a disadvantage as supported by a human rights lawyer, Taufik Basari.
All started when she wrote e-mails to friends compalining on the wrong diagnosis by the hospital. She was diagnosed of having dengue while she was having mumps.
The e-mails was circulated through Facebook without her knowledge.
Her case got public attention and outraged the nation.
Anyway, her struggled for months was over and justice had taken place.
I like her positive statement " From the beginning, I believed that would be an end to this problem. God never sleep."
Yes, the true fact has brought the good news to her and the poor as the powerless people, either politically or economically, were always at a disadvantage as supported by a human rights lawyer, Taufik Basari.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Nut
I sympathised with interior designer Tan Khai Yien who ended up with a 0.5 cm nut near her spine after underwent surgery to rectify her spine injury.
The doctor accidentally dropped the nut into her spine during operation to implant metal into her injured spine.
She was rest assured by the doctor that the nut was harmless and could be removed later together with the entire fixture in a coming surgery.
However, the doctor informed her that the nut could not be removed as it was too close to a blood vessel just a day before her scheduled removal surgery.
Once again, the doctor assured her that the nut was harmless.
In this case, either the patient goes nut or the doctor is nut...
The doctor accidentally dropped the nut into her spine during operation to implant metal into her injured spine.
She was rest assured by the doctor that the nut was harmless and could be removed later together with the entire fixture in a coming surgery.
However, the doctor informed her that the nut could not be removed as it was too close to a blood vessel just a day before her scheduled removal surgery.
Once again, the doctor assured her that the nut was harmless.
In this case, either the patient goes nut or the doctor is nut...
Monday, December 28, 2009
Man's Best Friend
A couple of dog owners are arguing about whose pet is smarter.
"My dog is so smart," says the first owner, "that every morning he waits for the paperboy to come around. He tips the kid and then brings the newspaper to me, along with my morning coffee."
"I know," says the second owner.
"How do you know?"
"My dog told me."
Sourabh Bhatia
It is really amazing to learn today that dogs are too loyal to the owners and truly a man's best friend.
2 dogs, Blacky and Tommy, belong to tailor, Teo Siang Boo, refused to leave even when fire about to engulf his shop in Macalister Road, Penang.
Firemen and neighbours had earlier tried to coax the dogs out but they refused to leave and instead continued to guard the premise.
They took cover by hiding under the toilet basin.
"My dog is so smart," says the first owner, "that every morning he waits for the paperboy to come around. He tips the kid and then brings the newspaper to me, along with my morning coffee."
"I know," says the second owner.
"How do you know?"
"My dog told me."
Sourabh Bhatia
It is really amazing to learn today that dogs are too loyal to the owners and truly a man's best friend.
2 dogs, Blacky and Tommy, belong to tailor, Teo Siang Boo, refused to leave even when fire about to engulf his shop in Macalister Road, Penang.
Firemen and neighbours had earlier tried to coax the dogs out but they refused to leave and instead continued to guard the premise.
They took cover by hiding under the toilet basin.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Unlucky Thieves
The news on thieves failure to rob a goldsmith's in Taman Kinrara, Puchong for the third time reminded me to Afdlin Shauki movie "Baik Punya Cilok"...
In the latest incident at 12:45 pm on Saturday, 8 men on motorcycles arrived at the shop and 7 of them burst in armed with hammers, machetes and pistol.
They slashed the unarmed security guards and tried to break the glass separating them and the 4 workers at the shop.
They failed as the glass was specially reinforced. They panicked and fled when they realised one of the workers had pushed the button to close the shop's automatic steel doors.
Tough luck for the thieves as now the police are tailing after them...
In the latest incident at 12:45 pm on Saturday, 8 men on motorcycles arrived at the shop and 7 of them burst in armed with hammers, machetes and pistol.
They slashed the unarmed security guards and tried to break the glass separating them and the 4 workers at the shop.
They failed as the glass was specially reinforced. They panicked and fled when they realised one of the workers had pushed the button to close the shop's automatic steel doors.
Tough luck for the thieves as now the police are tailing after them...
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Believe it or Not
Jose Luis Rodriguez, a Spanish photographer, had won RM55000 in the Veolia Environment photographer of the year competition.
His entry of startling close-up image of an apparently wild Iberian wolf vaulting a farmer's fence had impressed the judges.
However, his triumph winning of the year's most prestigious award was facing allegation of faking fact.
He was accused of using a tame and captive model wolf called Ossian who lived at a zoological park near Madrid.
His rival photographers had sent the picture of Ossian who had unique mark of a dark, scar like sign under the right eyes.
Another opinion from wolf expert said the wolf appeared to have been trained to jump the gate because a wild specimen is likely to squeeze between the bars.
So, this matter is still under investigation to justify the genuine of the photograph.
Actually, I felt the same kind of manipulation towards recent reality show that been aired for 10 weeks.
The anti climax was felt during the selections of 2 finalists couples and the announcement of the winner.
The professional jury commented that the second place winner dancing was at par with professionals and the floor was screaming for the couples as winner even though the announcement was made that they lost to the other couple.
I was not affected either one of the couple won, but the point was the first and second seasons of the reality show seemed to have more credibility than the third one.
Well, this is all my opinion and nothing personal. Anyway, congratulations to the winner...
His entry of startling close-up image of an apparently wild Iberian wolf vaulting a farmer's fence had impressed the judges.
However, his triumph winning of the year's most prestigious award was facing allegation of faking fact.
He was accused of using a tame and captive model wolf called Ossian who lived at a zoological park near Madrid.
His rival photographers had sent the picture of Ossian who had unique mark of a dark, scar like sign under the right eyes.
Another opinion from wolf expert said the wolf appeared to have been trained to jump the gate because a wild specimen is likely to squeeze between the bars.
So, this matter is still under investigation to justify the genuine of the photograph.
Actually, I felt the same kind of manipulation towards recent reality show that been aired for 10 weeks.
The anti climax was felt during the selections of 2 finalists couples and the announcement of the winner.
The professional jury commented that the second place winner dancing was at par with professionals and the floor was screaming for the couples as winner even though the announcement was made that they lost to the other couple.
I was not affected either one of the couple won, but the point was the first and second seasons of the reality show seemed to have more credibility than the third one.
Well, this is all my opinion and nothing personal. Anyway, congratulations to the winner...
Friday, December 25, 2009
Absent Minded
Once, my primary 2 teacher told us a moral story of an absent minded kid and it's impact.
One day, while walking home from her school, Lily, the little girl bumped into a hungry little kitten.
She pitied the kitten and took it home. She fed and bathed the kitten. In return, the little fellow licked Lily and the two became inseparable.
Lily begged her mother's permission to keep the kitten as her mother was reluctant in the first place. Her mother made her promised that she would be totally responsible for the kitten.
Every night Lily, would unfold the mattress and slept with the kitten.
Days passed by and Lily was happy with her new companion.
However, one day, Lily awoke late. She rushed herself to get ready to school.
In a hurry, she folded the mattress forgotten about the little kitten completely.
After half day at school, Lily rushed home to play with her kitten.
She sensed something amiss when her little kitten was not at the door to greet her as usual.
Her mother only realised that the little kitten was not seen since this morning.
Suddenly, Lily remembered that she forgot to take out the little kitten when she folded the mattress this morning.
Immediately, she went to her room and unfolded the mattress. It was too late as the kitten was already dead due to suffocation.
Lily regretted of being absent minded which had taken the kitten's life.
Well, this moral story is not to be taken lightly as it proves it point.
In the Star today, it was reported that a student in eastern China died after allegedly being told to stand in the freezing cold as punishment by a teacher who then went out drinking and forgot the boy.
One day, while walking home from her school, Lily, the little girl bumped into a hungry little kitten.
She pitied the kitten and took it home. She fed and bathed the kitten. In return, the little fellow licked Lily and the two became inseparable.
Lily begged her mother's permission to keep the kitten as her mother was reluctant in the first place. Her mother made her promised that she would be totally responsible for the kitten.
Every night Lily, would unfold the mattress and slept with the kitten.
Days passed by and Lily was happy with her new companion.
However, one day, Lily awoke late. She rushed herself to get ready to school.
In a hurry, she folded the mattress forgotten about the little kitten completely.
After half day at school, Lily rushed home to play with her kitten.
She sensed something amiss when her little kitten was not at the door to greet her as usual.
Her mother only realised that the little kitten was not seen since this morning.
Suddenly, Lily remembered that she forgot to take out the little kitten when she folded the mattress this morning.
Immediately, she went to her room and unfolded the mattress. It was too late as the kitten was already dead due to suffocation.
Lily regretted of being absent minded which had taken the kitten's life.
Well, this moral story is not to be taken lightly as it proves it point.
In the Star today, it was reported that a student in eastern China died after allegedly being told to stand in the freezing cold as punishment by a teacher who then went out drinking and forgot the boy.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Christmas
I found an interesting article about Christmas traditions around the world in Reader's Digest, June 2009.
According to Kenneth Davis, author of Don't Know Much About Anything, Boxing Day came about when noblemen 'boxed up' gifts for their servants on December 26.
In Spain, children leave shoes near a window on the evening of January 5, which is the eve of Epiphany, celebrating the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus.
According to legend, the Wise Men arrive during the night before Epiphany to fill the children's shoes with small gifts.
For kids in Italy, eel is served as the traditional Christmas Eve meal. They also receive gifts from a kindly old witch called La Befana.
And in Sweden, festivities begin on December 13. The day starts with the oldest daughter of the family serving coffee and buns in bed to her family.
She would wear all white with a wreath of seven candles on her head.
Interesting right? I wonder where is the popular 'Santa and the Reindeer' who will sneak through the chimneys and distribute gifts.
According to Kenneth Davis, author of Don't Know Much About Anything, Boxing Day came about when noblemen 'boxed up' gifts for their servants on December 26.
In Spain, children leave shoes near a window on the evening of January 5, which is the eve of Epiphany, celebrating the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus.
According to legend, the Wise Men arrive during the night before Epiphany to fill the children's shoes with small gifts.
For kids in Italy, eel is served as the traditional Christmas Eve meal. They also receive gifts from a kindly old witch called La Befana.
And in Sweden, festivities begin on December 13. The day starts with the oldest daughter of the family serving coffee and buns in bed to her family.
She would wear all white with a wreath of seven candles on her head.
Interesting right? I wonder where is the popular 'Santa and the Reindeer' who will sneak through the chimneys and distribute gifts.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Babies Outlet Factory
Babies for Sale. Discount up to 70%. May be we would be able to see banners like this in future if the 'Klang baby factory' was not nabbed recently...
It is still fresh in my mind, about two years ago I read a report about an Indian Singaporean doctor, who was based in Tanjung Rambutan Hospital, was arrested for illegally produced and sold babies to childless couples.
He was freed to conduct his business for more than a decade when finally he was nabbed. It all started when the babies, who seemed to be normal, started to act rather strangely after reaching 10 years.
An investigation was held and found out that this doctor had used his privilege to access his 'mental sick' patients and forced them to have sex with him.
Once, the victims were pregnant and carried the babies to full terms, he already had the buyers ready.
May be he was filthy rich from his immoral activities.
Well, it is quite hard to blame any quarters for certain reason based on supply-demand basis.
The childless couples would do anything from hiring surrogate mothers to buying babies. Babies have become another end products...but remember that they are still human with feelings and emotions.
I knew the feeling of not being able to produce your own offspring as I faced the problem of conceiving during the first eight years of my marriage. In fact, my husband and I was thinking of adoption at one point after several failure attempts to conceive.
Alhamdulillah, the lucky charm was on our side and since then been blessed with 4 precious kids.
I also knew of few couples who adopted and they really happy with their new families' members.
May be, the Government should review on the procedures to adopt legally through the Welfare Department as to my understandings, the waiting lists are quite long.
Furthermore, the childless couples prefer to own newborns or babies but normally they would get toddler (about 2 years) if they go through the legal process.
These hindrance might divert their attentions to use other channels which are illegals and costly.
It is still fresh in my mind, about two years ago I read a report about an Indian Singaporean doctor, who was based in Tanjung Rambutan Hospital, was arrested for illegally produced and sold babies to childless couples.
He was freed to conduct his business for more than a decade when finally he was nabbed. It all started when the babies, who seemed to be normal, started to act rather strangely after reaching 10 years.
An investigation was held and found out that this doctor had used his privilege to access his 'mental sick' patients and forced them to have sex with him.
Once, the victims were pregnant and carried the babies to full terms, he already had the buyers ready.
May be he was filthy rich from his immoral activities.
Well, it is quite hard to blame any quarters for certain reason based on supply-demand basis.
The childless couples would do anything from hiring surrogate mothers to buying babies. Babies have become another end products...but remember that they are still human with feelings and emotions.
I knew the feeling of not being able to produce your own offspring as I faced the problem of conceiving during the first eight years of my marriage. In fact, my husband and I was thinking of adoption at one point after several failure attempts to conceive.
Alhamdulillah, the lucky charm was on our side and since then been blessed with 4 precious kids.
I also knew of few couples who adopted and they really happy with their new families' members.
May be, the Government should review on the procedures to adopt legally through the Welfare Department as to my understandings, the waiting lists are quite long.
Furthermore, the childless couples prefer to own newborns or babies but normally they would get toddler (about 2 years) if they go through the legal process.
These hindrance might divert their attentions to use other channels which are illegals and costly.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Thief
Toyol? As far as I remembered Toyol was the most unscarred ghost in my dictionary as a kid as it was also resembled one except green and bald.
Furthermore, it didn't scare us like normal ghosts except steal money and fortunes.
It reminded me of Casper.
Anyway, the tale of toyol played a trick to a grandmother into parting with RM700,000 worth of inherited jewelery at her house in Bangsar.
Through the news reported in the newspaper, it was quite disbelieving that a granny would fall prey easily from a caller who relayed the story of toyol.
May be she was under somesort of spell or black magic that made her took the instructions to gather all her jeweleries in white cloth and leave it at one corner with certain leaf as to expel toyol.
Almost similar incident happened a couple of months ago to my aging neighbour in kampung while she was alone at her home.
Two men on a motorcycle dropped by her house under the pretext to ask for directions.
Within a split second, one man cut her necklace and both men fled away. The old lady was left in despair.
Sometimes, we have to be like Dana Scully, 'trust no one' and stay cautious all the time especially when we alone.
Furthermore, it didn't scare us like normal ghosts except steal money and fortunes.
It reminded me of Casper.
Anyway, the tale of toyol played a trick to a grandmother into parting with RM700,000 worth of inherited jewelery at her house in Bangsar.
Through the news reported in the newspaper, it was quite disbelieving that a granny would fall prey easily from a caller who relayed the story of toyol.
May be she was under somesort of spell or black magic that made her took the instructions to gather all her jeweleries in white cloth and leave it at one corner with certain leaf as to expel toyol.
Almost similar incident happened a couple of months ago to my aging neighbour in kampung while she was alone at her home.
Two men on a motorcycle dropped by her house under the pretext to ask for directions.
Within a split second, one man cut her necklace and both men fled away. The old lady was left in despair.
Sometimes, we have to be like Dana Scully, 'trust no one' and stay cautious all the time especially when we alone.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Forgiveness
I like on the article by Linda Lim in today's newspaper. Although the article is dedicated to Christmas gifts but actually it is applicable to our daily life.
I still remembered my 'ustaz' reminded us on the most special gift during Hari Raya was not how much the person gave you that matter (even though as a kid, I really looking forward to the monetary incentives) but the 'forgiveness'.
When I looked back, ya it was so true, the precious gift from the heart especially forgiveness was on top of the list.
As Muslims, we believe that we are granted to be in this world temporarily only and during the transition periods, we are not free from making mistakes either intentionally or not.
It is easier to ask forgiveness from Allah as we speak to Him at least 5 times a day. But what about humans?
Hmm, very hard to say ... so I always remind myself that we are not perfect, so we should always seek forgiveness from others and also forgive others misdeeds...this is better rather than we hold grudges...
I still remembered my 'ustaz' reminded us on the most special gift during Hari Raya was not how much the person gave you that matter (even though as a kid, I really looking forward to the monetary incentives) but the 'forgiveness'.
When I looked back, ya it was so true, the precious gift from the heart especially forgiveness was on top of the list.
As Muslims, we believe that we are granted to be in this world temporarily only and during the transition periods, we are not free from making mistakes either intentionally or not.
It is easier to ask forgiveness from Allah as we speak to Him at least 5 times a day. But what about humans?
Hmm, very hard to say ... so I always remind myself that we are not perfect, so we should always seek forgiveness from others and also forgive others misdeeds...this is better rather than we hold grudges...
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Avatar
Today, we ended at the Mines Shopping Mall to watch Avatar. Again, the scenario was not much different from our tripped to Ikea yesterday.
The place was jam packed especially the washrooms.
Alas, we got our privacy in the cinema. But not quite, as in between the movies, we were interrupted by kids crying or talking.
Nevertheless, the movie was a very enjoyable one and the duration close to 3 hours flew quite fast.
All my kids enjoyed the movie as well including my youngest one. Normally, he would doze off about 30 minutes of any show when he finished up the pop corns and vanilla coke.
Surprisingly, Avatar managed to break him from his normal cycle...he dozed off for a short while and continued watching till the end.
The CGI techniques seemed so real as the emotions of each character was well interpreted through facial expression, body languages and tone controls.
The director, James Cameroon, brilliantly collaborated fantasy and real life through the creation of Avatar (combination of human and native DNA).
I think this was the best movie I ever watched this year...
The place was jam packed especially the washrooms.
Alas, we got our privacy in the cinema. But not quite, as in between the movies, we were interrupted by kids crying or talking.
Nevertheless, the movie was a very enjoyable one and the duration close to 3 hours flew quite fast.
All my kids enjoyed the movie as well including my youngest one. Normally, he would doze off about 30 minutes of any show when he finished up the pop corns and vanilla coke.
Surprisingly, Avatar managed to break him from his normal cycle...he dozed off for a short while and continued watching till the end.
The CGI techniques seemed so real as the emotions of each character was well interpreted through facial expression, body languages and tone controls.
The director, James Cameroon, brilliantly collaborated fantasy and real life through the creation of Avatar (combination of human and native DNA).
I think this was the best movie I ever watched this year...
Saturday, December 19, 2009
1 Malaysia
The three days break seemed quite long as we ended up being in Klang Valley. We made a trip to Ikea and unexpectedly by 10 a.m. almost all the bays were fully utilised.
Everywhere was packed with people especially Ikea outlet itself. May be people were shopping for the coming Christmas.
Well, one thing I noticed was that all races were shopping not limited to those celebrated the festival only.
I guess the situation fitted the slogan and concept of 1 Malaysia very well.
Regardless of any festivals, all races sure would participate...
Everywhere was packed with people especially Ikea outlet itself. May be people were shopping for the coming Christmas.
Well, one thing I noticed was that all races were shopping not limited to those celebrated the festival only.
I guess the situation fitted the slogan and concept of 1 Malaysia very well.
Regardless of any festivals, all races sure would participate...
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Maal Hijrah
Alhamdulillah, I feel very thankful for being blessed with wonderful health and happy family for the past year.
I read the story of Tan Geek Koon, who had just been successfully undergone heart transplant and felt so relief with my conditions.
I just could not imagine the hard life she went through for the past 16 months after being diagnosed with heart failure when she gave birth to her youngest daughter.
Her burdened was equally shared by her husband and 4 children. Now, with the transplant, she has the second chance to lead a normal life...
Although I am not in her shoes, but I could understand her predicament as once I also went through the critical experience when my beloved husband had the open heart surgery due to hole in heart in May 1993.
The recovery process was quite long and luckily at that time we did not have any kid yet.
I had to be on and off from the office after the operation as to look after my husband. Thank you to the family from both sides who had made sacrificed and willing to look after my husband's need while I was working.
1430 Hijrah has left us with a lot of memories from good, happy, fun, excitement and tragedies...
Hopefully, the new year will be better ...
I read the story of Tan Geek Koon, who had just been successfully undergone heart transplant and felt so relief with my conditions.
I just could not imagine the hard life she went through for the past 16 months after being diagnosed with heart failure when she gave birth to her youngest daughter.
Her burdened was equally shared by her husband and 4 children. Now, with the transplant, she has the second chance to lead a normal life...
Although I am not in her shoes, but I could understand her predicament as once I also went through the critical experience when my beloved husband had the open heart surgery due to hole in heart in May 1993.
The recovery process was quite long and luckily at that time we did not have any kid yet.
I had to be on and off from the office after the operation as to look after my husband. Thank you to the family from both sides who had made sacrificed and willing to look after my husband's need while I was working.
1430 Hijrah has left us with a lot of memories from good, happy, fun, excitement and tragedies...
Hopefully, the new year will be better ...
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Scary and Unpredicted
Beware and alert...everywhere seems to pose danger in our daily life activities including our own home sweet home, shopping mart , food outlet and latest petrol kiosk.
The incident in Kuantan at one of the petrol station was not the first case as a toddler had an over 60% burnt from head to toe due to flame from unidentified source at petrol kiosk.
The husband who was refilling the fuel tank saw the flame coming out from under his car. His immediate and fast actions had spared the worst to his wife and sister in-law.
The wife only had her hair burnt and injured her hands and legs while the sister escaped unhurt.
In both cases, the vehicle engine and handphone were off. Referring to the earlier case, if not mistaken, a study done by Petronas, claimed of static electrical charges as the petrol station was located at a remote area.
So, in this case, what would be a better explanation for the scary and unpredicted incident?
The incident in Kuantan at one of the petrol station was not the first case as a toddler had an over 60% burnt from head to toe due to flame from unidentified source at petrol kiosk.
The husband who was refilling the fuel tank saw the flame coming out from under his car. His immediate and fast actions had spared the worst to his wife and sister in-law.
The wife only had her hair burnt and injured her hands and legs while the sister escaped unhurt.
In both cases, the vehicle engine and handphone were off. Referring to the earlier case, if not mistaken, a study done by Petronas, claimed of static electrical charges as the petrol station was located at a remote area.
So, in this case, what would be a better explanation for the scary and unpredicted incident?
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Explode and Blast...
Well, the explosion tragedy was not over yet...another one had taken place at the new Jusco Aeon Outlet in Bachang, Malacca.
The explosion occurred at the food court section on the ground floor of the three-storey complex just before 1 p.m. on Monday as workers and tenants were busy making final preparations for Thursday's grand opening.
The force of the blast caused a 2m wide hole in the building wall, showering glass and debris over a 25m radius and caused a small fire.
A supervisor was killed by flying debris, 6 in critical conditions , 8 with serious injury and 6 others received outpatient treatment.
A joint probe between Fire and Rescue Services Department, Malaysian Energy Commission and DOSH focused on the possibility of gas leakage and negligence.
However, investigations was only able to be proceeded after the centralised gas piping system in the building is purged of trapped gas to prevent another explosion.
The tragedy also caught the attention of NIOSH chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
I had similar working background except that the medium of fuel was natural gas. Through my experience with natural gas, there was stringent requirements and approvals from the authorities especially JBEG and JKKP required prior to any piping constructions.
Infact an officer or a representative of either department shall witness on the hydrotest of the pipings.
A final certificate (PTO) shall be obtained prior to any commissioning of the system.
It is also parts of the gas regulations that the gas company and the contractors should appoint only gas competent engineers and supervisors only.
It was sad that such tragedy took place despite the stringent enforcement from the authorities.
The explosion occurred at the food court section on the ground floor of the three-storey complex just before 1 p.m. on Monday as workers and tenants were busy making final preparations for Thursday's grand opening.
The force of the blast caused a 2m wide hole in the building wall, showering glass and debris over a 25m radius and caused a small fire.
A supervisor was killed by flying debris, 6 in critical conditions , 8 with serious injury and 6 others received outpatient treatment.
A joint probe between Fire and Rescue Services Department, Malaysian Energy Commission and DOSH focused on the possibility of gas leakage and negligence.
However, investigations was only able to be proceeded after the centralised gas piping system in the building is purged of trapped gas to prevent another explosion.
The tragedy also caught the attention of NIOSH chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
I had similar working background except that the medium of fuel was natural gas. Through my experience with natural gas, there was stringent requirements and approvals from the authorities especially JBEG and JKKP required prior to any piping constructions.
Infact an officer or a representative of either department shall witness on the hydrotest of the pipings.
A final certificate (PTO) shall be obtained prior to any commissioning of the system.
It is also parts of the gas regulations that the gas company and the contractors should appoint only gas competent engineers and supervisors only.
It was sad that such tragedy took place despite the stringent enforcement from the authorities.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sinus
There was an article in the Star Two on 'fibromyalgia' which associates with headache, neck, lower back pain and legs.
On the other hand, there's also an article in Reader's Digest, Dec 2009, on 'Aching Body? Check your sinuses'.
The aches and pains in your body could be all in your head- specifically your sinuses.
It's even possible that your arthritis, fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome is a misdiagnosis of pain and tiredness resulting from recurring sinus infections, says Professor Alexander Chester of the Georgetown University Medical Center.
He estimates that half of people with chronic sinusitis have symptoms such as serious body aches and fatigue.
The pain can be all over but more pronounced in spots such as the shoulders, neck and hips.
On the other hand, there's also an article in Reader's Digest, Dec 2009, on 'Aching Body? Check your sinuses'.
The aches and pains in your body could be all in your head- specifically your sinuses.
It's even possible that your arthritis, fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome is a misdiagnosis of pain and tiredness resulting from recurring sinus infections, says Professor Alexander Chester of the Georgetown University Medical Center.
He estimates that half of people with chronic sinusitis have symptoms such as serious body aches and fatigue.
The pain can be all over but more pronounced in spots such as the shoulders, neck and hips.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
The Devastated Accident
Condolence to Mariani Cembeng who had lost two of her children in the accident at 8:45a.m yesterday at her home in Kg Batu Klawang.
A tanker carrying some 32000 litres of fuel ploughed into her house beside the Seremban - Kuala Klawang road and burst into flames, killing the siblings, Anisah Hanapiah, 15, and her brother Mohd Hafiz, 7, and the driver, Samsulkahar Bahudin, 36.
The accident zone resembled a war zone, with the inferno from the blaze even engulfing several 10m tall coconut trees nearby.
This was the second tragedy, as 5 months before, a tanker filled with latex had overturned outside her house.
The devastated accident had taken her beloved kids forever and hopefully she would remain strong mentally and spiritually facing the hurdles.
A tanker carrying some 32000 litres of fuel ploughed into her house beside the Seremban - Kuala Klawang road and burst into flames, killing the siblings, Anisah Hanapiah, 15, and her brother Mohd Hafiz, 7, and the driver, Samsulkahar Bahudin, 36.
The accident zone resembled a war zone, with the inferno from the blaze even engulfing several 10m tall coconut trees nearby.
This was the second tragedy, as 5 months before, a tanker filled with latex had overturned outside her house.
The devastated accident had taken her beloved kids forever and hopefully she would remain strong mentally and spiritually facing the hurdles.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Privacy on Facebook
I don't really get the new setting for the Facebook privacy control when I opened it on Wednesday. I just skipped the procedure and proceeded with the normal entries.
The same notice appeared eventually I turned on the Facebook on the subsequent days. Today, I just followed the instructions without much understanding.
Anyway, I found a write up in today newspaper that slammed the revamp.
Online rights organisation Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) labeled aspects of Facebook's privacy change "downright ugly".
EFF lawyer Kevin Bankston said in a blog post "Facebook's new changes are obviously intended to get people to open-up more of their Facebook data to the public."
"The Facebook privacy transition tool is clearly designed to push users to share much more of their Facebook info with everyone, a worrisome development that will likely cause a major shift in privacy level for most Facebook's users, whether intentionally or inadvertently."
The same notice appeared eventually I turned on the Facebook on the subsequent days. Today, I just followed the instructions without much understanding.
Anyway, I found a write up in today newspaper that slammed the revamp.
Online rights organisation Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) labeled aspects of Facebook's privacy change "downright ugly".
EFF lawyer Kevin Bankston said in a blog post "Facebook's new changes are obviously intended to get people to open-up more of their Facebook data to the public."
"The Facebook privacy transition tool is clearly designed to push users to share much more of their Facebook info with everyone, a worrisome development that will likely cause a major shift in privacy level for most Facebook's users, whether intentionally or inadvertently."
Friday, December 11, 2009
The Birth
It was reported that a teenage mother was given over 100 stitches (even some without anaesthetic) after delivering her first child.
She delivered her baby boy naturally and had to endure the pain from the horrendous experience after childbirth due to the usage of wrong thread size.
Initially, she was stitched up by a lady doctor and a trainee doctor after the delivery. Later, the stitches were removed by a medical officer claiming that the wrong thread size had been used.
He re-stitched her without anaesthetic.
Worse was to come when a doctor in charge announced that the thread used by the medical officer was also incorrect. Again she had to go through the removal and restitches process.
She also claimed that during the process, one of the doctors had accidentally injured her thigh causing her to suffer a 3-inch cut.
I understand the poor lady predicament who is currently phobia of having another pregnancy which lead to another childbirth after the unpleasant experience.
Hopefully she recovers from her trauma and takes things step by step.
To the doctors and medical officers, I know that your department (gynaecologist & obstetrician), is the most busy one, but please exercise extra careful and have some mercy as you are dealing with human beings and not fishes whereby you can easily cut and stitch up to your desire...
She delivered her baby boy naturally and had to endure the pain from the horrendous experience after childbirth due to the usage of wrong thread size.
Initially, she was stitched up by a lady doctor and a trainee doctor after the delivery. Later, the stitches were removed by a medical officer claiming that the wrong thread size had been used.
He re-stitched her without anaesthetic.
Worse was to come when a doctor in charge announced that the thread used by the medical officer was also incorrect. Again she had to go through the removal and restitches process.
She also claimed that during the process, one of the doctors had accidentally injured her thigh causing her to suffer a 3-inch cut.
I understand the poor lady predicament who is currently phobia of having another pregnancy which lead to another childbirth after the unpleasant experience.
Hopefully she recovers from her trauma and takes things step by step.
To the doctors and medical officers, I know that your department (gynaecologist & obstetrician), is the most busy one, but please exercise extra careful and have some mercy as you are dealing with human beings and not fishes whereby you can easily cut and stitch up to your desire...
Thursday, December 10, 2009
2012...?
I watched the movie 2012 but not up to my expectation. To me it was just combination of 'Titanic' plus prehistorical period, 'Lost of the World' , adventures.
I am not going to comment on the film as different people have different taste and preference. Anyway, I like to touch on the 'global warming' which was the core issue touched in the film.
It was reported that a monster iceberg, twice the size of Hong Kong Island, has been spotted drifting towards Australia, precisely about 1700 km south of the country. The scientist described it as once in a century event.
Australian glaciologist, Neal Young, of Australian Antartic Divivsion said that the iceberg measured about 140sq km which was almost double of Hong Kong Island surface area which measured at 80sq km.
He added that he was unaware of such a large iceberg being found in the area since the days when 19th century clipper ships sailed between Britain and Australia.
So, could this be part of global warming phenomena? If so, we are not that too far from 2012...
I am not going to comment on the film as different people have different taste and preference. Anyway, I like to touch on the 'global warming' which was the core issue touched in the film.
It was reported that a monster iceberg, twice the size of Hong Kong Island, has been spotted drifting towards Australia, precisely about 1700 km south of the country. The scientist described it as once in a century event.
Australian glaciologist, Neal Young, of Australian Antartic Divivsion said that the iceberg measured about 140sq km which was almost double of Hong Kong Island surface area which measured at 80sq km.
He added that he was unaware of such a large iceberg being found in the area since the days when 19th century clipper ships sailed between Britain and Australia.
So, could this be part of global warming phenomena? If so, we are not that too far from 2012...
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Silence
One by one of my family member has contacted conjunctivitis starting with my second daughter and finally me. My husband makes an exception as he is outstation for few days.
It is quite stressful to focus with soaring red eyes on the PC, so I choose to write something simple on silence (from Jewels of Practical Wisdom).
SILENCE
Those who are mature remain silent; a silence in which to attain something.
Whatever situation arises, go deep into silence in a second and see the power that comes within.
Deep internal silence allows healing of the hurt and the wounds of the past.
When there is silence, new ideas are born.
Talents are strengthened.
When there is the experience of silence, everything is accommodated easily.
It is quite stressful to focus with soaring red eyes on the PC, so I choose to write something simple on silence (from Jewels of Practical Wisdom).
SILENCE
Those who are mature remain silent; a silence in which to attain something.
Whatever situation arises, go deep into silence in a second and see the power that comes within.
Deep internal silence allows healing of the hurt and the wounds of the past.
When there is silence, new ideas are born.
Talents are strengthened.
When there is the experience of silence, everything is accommodated easily.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Pets Wonderland
We could have our own pets wonderland in our very own compound as discovered in a condominium unit at Desa Pandan, Kuala Lumpur. A 25 year old woman was arrested and claimed that the wildlife belonged to her male relative.
The enforcement officers from the Selangor Wildlife and National Parks made the discovery following the tip-off from the public.
The three endangered species, a young Malayan Honey Bear, a Leopard Cat and a Slow Loris were kept in individual cages in the condominium unit.
Initial investigation showed that the animals could have been bought from orang asli in Negri Sembilan and kept as pets.
If I am not mistaken, two years ago we were shocked by the fate of the two year old baby tiger, Niko. A good Samaritan has saved him just in the nick of time when he was about to be the next delicious cuisine.
What has happened to human civilization? Is this the way we show our love and interest in nature especially the wildlife?
The enforcement officers from the Selangor Wildlife and National Parks made the discovery following the tip-off from the public.
The three endangered species, a young Malayan Honey Bear, a Leopard Cat and a Slow Loris were kept in individual cages in the condominium unit.
Initial investigation showed that the animals could have been bought from orang asli in Negri Sembilan and kept as pets.
If I am not mistaken, two years ago we were shocked by the fate of the two year old baby tiger, Niko. A good Samaritan has saved him just in the nick of time when he was about to be the next delicious cuisine.
What has happened to human civilization? Is this the way we show our love and interest in nature especially the wildlife?
Monday, December 7, 2009
Freaky Accident
Normally we visit shopping malls with various intentions from window shoppings, groceries, food and beverages outlets, entertainments, hobbies and certain extend paying our bills.
How convenience the concept of all in one and never cross one's mind that the package also inclusive of automobile accidents.
It was just proven last Sunday at the KB Mall in Kelantan when 2 students were killed in the mishap. The freaky accident took place at 5p.m., two students from Masterskills College Siti Nuramira Samsuddin, 19, and Siti Nurdiana Azman, 18, were crushed to death when the car driven by Nurain Said, 17, lost control and crashed through the car park wall and plunged onto the escalator at the concourse of the shopping mall.
The initial investigation revealed that the 1.8m wall at the KB Mall was built with bricks without any reinforcement steel and would collapse subject to impact.
It was really upset that this was the second time that accident occurred due to negligence. First case was the suspension bridge in Kampar, Perak which was built not according to any building standards.
I wonder what is the role of CIDB and local authorities in this matter? Is it the contractors or architects to be totally responsible on all the accountability?
How convenience the concept of all in one and never cross one's mind that the package also inclusive of automobile accidents.
It was just proven last Sunday at the KB Mall in Kelantan when 2 students were killed in the mishap. The freaky accident took place at 5p.m., two students from Masterskills College Siti Nuramira Samsuddin, 19, and Siti Nurdiana Azman, 18, were crushed to death when the car driven by Nurain Said, 17, lost control and crashed through the car park wall and plunged onto the escalator at the concourse of the shopping mall.
The initial investigation revealed that the 1.8m wall at the KB Mall was built with bricks without any reinforcement steel and would collapse subject to impact.
It was really upset that this was the second time that accident occurred due to negligence. First case was the suspension bridge in Kampar, Perak which was built not according to any building standards.
I wonder what is the role of CIDB and local authorities in this matter? Is it the contractors or architects to be totally responsible on all the accountability?
Sunday, December 6, 2009
The Gathering
Today at 12 noon, I attended a small gathering organised by my ex-schoolmate at TGIF Subang Parade as one of our dear friends had been in town from Kedah.
We sat at one corner with round table reserved for 5 of us. The cozy environment was a good and refreshing start. I was there quite early as I was released from my official duties for the first time in 5 years.
Actually, I was yearning and longing for the moment since I left school 26 years ago.
I had lost contact with almost all of my friends after SPM as I went to pursue my tertiary education in the States. I just got reconnected through Facebook recently.
One by one greeted me, starting from Bee Koon,(last time, some naughty kids would tease her as Mee Hoon), Wan Fadzillah, Muzni (the one from Kedah) and finally Alice.
All of us were from Form 5 Science 1 except for Alice, who opted to be in the art stream after her SRP as to pursue her ambitious to be an accountant.
Under the dim lighting, I noticed that the 4 of us remained quite similar except for few wrinkles on our face, strands of white hairs and a few of extra kilos.
As for Muzni, she was really exceptional, as she used to be triple of her current size. She had shrunk so much within this past one year after her successful ovarian cancer operation.
She recovered and had to be on strict vegetarian diet for a year. Occasionally, she supplemented herself with fish.
In between conversations, we were interrupted by the waiter for taking our orders and delivering the meals.
Everyone of us had a lot to share from the past and presents. Bee Koon is currently attached to UKM as lecturer, Wan with Maybank, Muzni with JKR and Alice with Putrajaya Holdings.
They also are happily married, Bee Koon has 2 boys opposite to Wan who has 2 girls. Alice has a perfect pair and Muzni adopted 2 kids.
A lot of catching ups and updates for the days.
We sat at one corner with round table reserved for 5 of us. The cozy environment was a good and refreshing start. I was there quite early as I was released from my official duties for the first time in 5 years.
Actually, I was yearning and longing for the moment since I left school 26 years ago.
I had lost contact with almost all of my friends after SPM as I went to pursue my tertiary education in the States. I just got reconnected through Facebook recently.
One by one greeted me, starting from Bee Koon,(last time, some naughty kids would tease her as Mee Hoon), Wan Fadzillah, Muzni (the one from Kedah) and finally Alice.
All of us were from Form 5 Science 1 except for Alice, who opted to be in the art stream after her SRP as to pursue her ambitious to be an accountant.
Under the dim lighting, I noticed that the 4 of us remained quite similar except for few wrinkles on our face, strands of white hairs and a few of extra kilos.
As for Muzni, she was really exceptional, as she used to be triple of her current size. She had shrunk so much within this past one year after her successful ovarian cancer operation.
She recovered and had to be on strict vegetarian diet for a year. Occasionally, she supplemented herself with fish.
In between conversations, we were interrupted by the waiter for taking our orders and delivering the meals.
Everyone of us had a lot to share from the past and presents. Bee Koon is currently attached to UKM as lecturer, Wan with Maybank, Muzni with JKR and Alice with Putrajaya Holdings.
They also are happily married, Bee Koon has 2 boys opposite to Wan who has 2 girls. Alice has a perfect pair and Muzni adopted 2 kids.
A lot of catching ups and updates for the days.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
New Book
I come across on a new book released to public on teens issues in the NST today. Interesting enough the book title ' You Should Read This...' is a compilation of essays from Form 5 students off SMK Bandar Baru Sungai Buloh.
This book gives adults opportunity to be in their world and discover their fears and dreams. Among the topics selected are on teen pregnancies, first and unrequited love and bully.
The book is priced at RM4.90 each and available at major bookstore. I would love to have a copy as my personal collection and help me to understand my eldest better as she is approaching teenager soon...
This book gives adults opportunity to be in their world and discover their fears and dreams. Among the topics selected are on teen pregnancies, first and unrequited love and bully.
The book is priced at RM4.90 each and available at major bookstore. I would love to have a copy as my personal collection and help me to understand my eldest better as she is approaching teenager soon...
Friday, December 4, 2009
Thoughts to Ponder
One school thought insists that air conditioners are a drain on the battery and petrol.
Another claims that open windows cause aerodynamic drag, forcing the car to gulp more fuel.
Yes, while sailing along a highway, the air conditioner does steal power from the car engine, but Consumer Reports found that it amounts to only about 1.6 km per litre, worth it on scorching day.
On the other hand, open windows do cause a drag on the car, making it harder, but not by much.
Reader's Digest June 2009
Another claims that open windows cause aerodynamic drag, forcing the car to gulp more fuel.
Yes, while sailing along a highway, the air conditioner does steal power from the car engine, but Consumer Reports found that it amounts to only about 1.6 km per litre, worth it on scorching day.
On the other hand, open windows do cause a drag on the car, making it harder, but not by much.
Reader's Digest June 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
When Boy Meets Boy?
What has happened to this world? A lot of confusions... including gender. It is no longer the issue of when boy meets girl, but when boy meets boy or when girl meets girl...
It happened earlier during Prophet Luth where the sexes within similar genders were much practiced and the rest was history...Nobody could stop Allah punishment to those people...
Fatine or Mohammad Fadzil has been on limelight in local and international newspapers due to the controversy marriage. She failed to renew her expired visa in United Kingdom and at the same time afraid to return to Malaysia on the 'prejudice treatment' ground.
Whatever it is, I am more concern on the development of gender confusion in our society. Is it a disease or trend? Is there anything the government and society could do to educate and show them the right path?
I am really puzzle and upset of the current development.
I believe that as parents, we have gone through the phase of expecting a new member in our family and the moment the midwife/doctor exclaims that 'you got a girl/boy' is the most defining moment.
So, it is normal for the parents to feel the unacceptable and rejection later on to learn that the child claims to be born with a wrong body...sorry, I'm not talking about 'khunsa'.
Hence, where do we take on from here, who to seek for opinions and treatments rather than the normal prejudice from the community? To me, this is crucial as at the problem should be tackled during the critical period as to avoid further disaster...
It happened earlier during Prophet Luth where the sexes within similar genders were much practiced and the rest was history...Nobody could stop Allah punishment to those people...
Fatine or Mohammad Fadzil has been on limelight in local and international newspapers due to the controversy marriage. She failed to renew her expired visa in United Kingdom and at the same time afraid to return to Malaysia on the 'prejudice treatment' ground.
Whatever it is, I am more concern on the development of gender confusion in our society. Is it a disease or trend? Is there anything the government and society could do to educate and show them the right path?
I am really puzzle and upset of the current development.
I believe that as parents, we have gone through the phase of expecting a new member in our family and the moment the midwife/doctor exclaims that 'you got a girl/boy' is the most defining moment.
So, it is normal for the parents to feel the unacceptable and rejection later on to learn that the child claims to be born with a wrong body...sorry, I'm not talking about 'khunsa'.
Hence, where do we take on from here, who to seek for opinions and treatments rather than the normal prejudice from the community? To me, this is crucial as at the problem should be tackled during the critical period as to avoid further disaster...
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Take a Break
Since, I'm too tired from the vacations? (it was for the rest of the family), I'm choked up with all the house works before, during and after the fiesta...so just want to take a short break and share this light joke on works.
Hello, is that....?
In cyberspace, they make fun of companies that keep you on hold forever. Here are a couple of messages local mental health organisations might wish to consider.
If you are obsessive-compulsive, press 1 repeatedly.
If you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2 for you.
If you have multiple personalities, press 3,4,5 and 6.
If you are paranoid, we know who you are and what you want, stay on the line so we can trace your call.
If you have short-term memory loss, press 9. If you have short-term memory loss, press 9. If you have short-term memory loss, press 9.
If you have low self-esteem, please hang up. Our operators are too busy to talk with you.
If you are menopausal, put the gun down, hang up, turn on the fan, lie down and cry. You won't be crazy forever.
If you are blond, don't press any buttons, you'll just mess it up.
Reader's Digest, December 2009.
Hello, is that....?
In cyberspace, they make fun of companies that keep you on hold forever. Here are a couple of messages local mental health organisations might wish to consider.
If you are obsessive-compulsive, press 1 repeatedly.
If you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2 for you.
If you have multiple personalities, press 3,4,5 and 6.
If you are paranoid, we know who you are and what you want, stay on the line so we can trace your call.
If you have short-term memory loss, press 9. If you have short-term memory loss, press 9. If you have short-term memory loss, press 9.
If you have low self-esteem, please hang up. Our operators are too busy to talk with you.
If you are menopausal, put the gun down, hang up, turn on the fan, lie down and cry. You won't be crazy forever.
If you are blond, don't press any buttons, you'll just mess it up.
Reader's Digest, December 2009.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
AidilAdha
It is already December...I am unable to update this blog for a week as I went back to my husband's kampung celebrated the AidilAdha or Raya Haji on 10 Zulhijjah (27 Nov '09).
As a ritual, early morning after Subuh prayer, we took our bath (sunat AidilAdha) before proceeded to the masjid for the special Raya prayer. The 'takbir' filled up the atmosphere surrounding the masjid before and after the prayer.
The climax of the AidilAdha was the ceremony of slaughtering livestock animals such as cow and sheep as symbol of sacrificed.
This was the time of the year whereby we would see meat at every house as main dishes ranging from curry to rendang.
However, the spirit of the sacrifice was not really felt....may be those in Mecca, had to deal with all sorts of obstacles while performing the pilgrimage would have a better understanding of sacrifice...
As a ritual, early morning after Subuh prayer, we took our bath (sunat AidilAdha) before proceeded to the masjid for the special Raya prayer. The 'takbir' filled up the atmosphere surrounding the masjid before and after the prayer.
The climax of the AidilAdha was the ceremony of slaughtering livestock animals such as cow and sheep as symbol of sacrificed.
This was the time of the year whereby we would see meat at every house as main dishes ranging from curry to rendang.
However, the spirit of the sacrifice was not really felt....may be those in Mecca, had to deal with all sorts of obstacles while performing the pilgrimage would have a better understanding of sacrifice...
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