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Wow, being stuck home in this pandemic COVID-19 has given me more free time away from "important" things to check up on ALL my forgotten things, such as this blog! Time flies like an arrow.....whheeeeee went past me and it seems like only yesterday I was here.  So, with everyone staying away from each other, with mandatory lockdowns in certain countries and locations, how have we been keeping up? Well, if you are like me, you would probably be stuck in front of your PC, iPad, iPhone, and mobiles Zooming, Facebooking and You Tubing lots. With everyone heading towards being online to stay connected, have you done any online safety checks to ensure that you and your loved ones are surfing safely, and not exposing private and sensitive information about yourself and your family online? Just months ago, my son was hit by a phishing mail and in his morning drowsiness, he clicked on the link and entered his email and password to try to log in a few times before he woke up and realis...

Ok. Just a short note here. I am back and here is my first 2014 blog - Had really yummy delicious fish head noodle last night and I just have to share it. Win Soon Cafe located in 23, SS2/67, Petaling Jaya 47300, Selangor, Malaysia. The fish head mee hoon with milk went above my expectation. Specially requested for only fish head parts and they were fried to perfection - crispy and crunchy that even the bones were edible. The sambal belacan chilli looked watery but the taste of belacan was strong and yummy and it did not dissapoint. I highly recommend giving this cafe a try if you love your fish head noodle and am fussy like me!

With the GE13 Polling date announced on Wednesday 10th April, I guess most Malaysians were excited and relieved that the date is finally set. As we prepare for the day and decide who we want to vote for, we need to ensure our names are in the electoral roll. Malaysian citizen who has reached 21 years old is eligible to vote and should register as a voter. Register As A Voter: 1. Through the Post Offices 2. SPR (Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya) main office Ibu Pejabat SPR Malaysia Tingkat Bawah, Blok C7, Kompleks C Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62690 Putrajaya Tel: +603-88856686 3. SPR State Offices 4. Representative of Political Parties (new registration only). It will take about three months to six months to be gazetted. Recently, overseas Malaysians may register as postal voters. According to Election Commission of Malaysia, Suruhan Pilihan Raya (SPR), Malaysians staying abroad can apply to be postal voters as long as they are already registered voters and h...

It is a wonder that our kitchen has most of what we can use to beautify ourselves without the need of spending much. Does your hair break easily every time you comb? Have you been coloring or blow drying your hair excessively? Want softer and more manageable hair? Here are some tips you may like to try out in the comfort of your own home. You can  even have a little girlfriend party for extra fun! It takes only a fraction of the time you spend at salon, and saves a big heap in your pocket. Damage and Weak Hair Follicles   Eggs are rich in fatty acids and protein To help strengthen and repair damaged hair follicles, use eggs. Eggs contain protein and fatty acids that not only strengthen and moisturize your locks, but they also give your hair extra shine and body boost. 1. Beat a couple of eggs in a bowl and use it as a conditioner after shampooing.  2. Leave the egg mixture in your hair for a couple of minutes, then rinse completely with luke warm or...

A Bersih 3.0 video by DAP - I am posting it because even if DAP is a political party in Malaysia, I see the video as something informative revealing the truth with no political issues in which, ALL political parties in Malaysia must take note to the fact that BERSIH is a NGO that only wants fair and clean election  for MALAYSIA! Salute to Ms Ambiga for leading BERSIH and making Malaysians care!

Most Malaysian citizens are probably looking forward to the GE13 to vote and make a difference. With Bersih trying to clean up the election acts and loads of independent such as Tindak Malaysia, Jom Pantau PRU13 - KOMAS, MAFREL, NIEI coming in to educate and monitor, we are hoping the rakyat of Malaysia will know what they can and cannot do during the election day. One of the GE13 Voting Tips, which I posted in May - (Tip 2) is now updated as follows (refer Tindak Malaysia ): 1. In order to prevent a voter from ensuring the secrecy of his vote, the SPR wants to insist upon issuing the ballot paper by sequence. They have sought the advi ce of the Attorney General and this is the advice given to them apparently: "The Presiding Officer shall refuse the Voter's request for a random paper and if he protest, to evict him from the polling station. Let them go to court to challenge the Presiding Officer's decision." What is the strategy behind this? 1. To infli...

I went to Jom Pantau on 26th May, Saturday to see if I could learn more about how elections are run in Malaysia, and maybe volunteer as an observer of election happenings. As far as I know, Jom Pantau is a non political organization that observes elections and educates the people of their voting rights so that real democracy continues to exist. It was certainly an informative day as 4 presentations were given on different topics in relation to elections by different speakers from various organizations. The most important points that I got out of the workshop are our rights to vote and how we may protect our votes. So I am going to share them with you here in hope that our votes are protected and counted successfully. At present: Register to be a voter, or if you are already registered, check your voter status and confirm you are registered. You may do so by two ways: (i) Online: http://daftarj.spr.gov.my/NEWDAFTARJ/ - Print a copy of your confirmation slip and safekeep the slip....

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What is happening now? Can Malaysia have the change that the rakyat wants? Can Malaysia have a clean and fair election as the rakyat wants? Independent opinions find EC backward. Is the Malaysian government going to do anything about this or continue to be arrogant? BN needs to know we want a clean and fair election. From Bersih rally 2.0 last year, it seems they are still refusing to listen, and instead chose to take a harsh stand for Bersih Rally 3.0. They prefer to blame it as a political rally supported by the opposition. I do not support any parties in particular as I only want to make my choice on the party that works for the rakyat, and this remains to be seen. It is good the opposition supports the Bersih Rally, as it shows that they too want a clean and fair election as do the rakyat of Malaysia, and it will be good if BN can see that too, instead of seeing it as a threat to the interest of the country. Bear in mind, most countries have peaceful demonstrations all the tim...

I am lucky enough to be in Malaysia to join in a historic walk in support of BERSIH 2012! The BERSIH RALLY 3.0 which went ahead yesterday, started off with a good note. I met with my friends in Kelana Jaya LRT station and I have never seen such a muhibbah group ever. Everyone was smiling and calm as we took our train, which was quite full even from the first stop, to KLCC. Some of the commuters were very excited and looking forward to the duduk bantah as a way to show that they really wanted a change for the better of Malaysia. We reached KLCC about 10am, and the crowd was already huge. There were people of all ages and walks of life, most wearing yellow, and a lot wearing their Lynas t-shirts or Bersih t-shirts. It was really wonderful to see so many people with a common goal, and everyone was helping each other put up green and yellow ribbons for anyone who wanted it. I really forgot to take a time watch as I was just enjoying busy chatting with new found friends and taking ph...

Once again , Bersih with its continuing work is holding another rally ( Bersih Rally 3.0 ) to demonstrate that Malaysians DO WANT a clean election. All the more so, with allegations circulating revealing that foreigners are given MYKAD with an expiry date. It is amazing that most of the new registered "rakyat" are mostly with Selangor address, and the federal government and EC has yet to answer to that with true transparency and public publishing of the report. The nation is surely not getting the transparency from the BN government about this through local medias. It is a shame that instead of focusing on truly ridding corruption and dictatorship, the federal government seems to be seen as using all means to ensure a win in the coming election. The most common reason s given for not approving the Bersih Rally 3.0 is safety and traffic congestion. Although this time, the government has approved two other venues for this rally, most Malaysians are convinced that if the venue ...

A speech that deserves to be read and heard. Good on ya, Guan Eng ....now we can be proud to be Malaysians!  Speech by our current Chief Minister of Penang in Singapore:  Changing Penang in a Changing World: Transforming Penang   Ladies and gentlemen thank you very much for inviting me here to speak. I come here as the Chief Minister of Penang, one of four states led by Pakatan Rakyat or the People’s Pact, the opposition coalition in Malaysia . I am from the Democratic Action Party, one of three coalition partners. I am extremely proud to be given the opportunity to govern the beautiful vibrant state of Penang and delighted to have the opportunity to speak to you. I hope by the end of my remarks you will consider coming to visit and invest in Penang , as it continues to be an attractive location for business and pleasure alike. It is wonderful to be in Singapore . We have so much in common; shared history and people. Our bonds are deeply intertwined, culturally, polit...

It is now the third day after the 9th July 2011 Bersih 2.0 rallies around the world. No doubt the Bersih 2.0 rally in Kuala Lumpur will go down as an historical event showing Malaysians fighting for their rights to be heard. Frankly, I have never been much interested in politics. But I do know that I want a better Malaysia for Malaysians, for my Malay, Chinese, Indian and minority races friends in Malaysia. Which citizen wouldn't want what is best for their country, be it any countries? So, what happens now? Having not being able to attend the rally in Kuala Lumpur, I have been reading the follow-ups on the news (both local and international coverage) in the net, FB, Twitter, and watched dozens of video coverages on You Tube.  Most interesting were the accounts of the people who were there, their stories and their video footages. It was moving and touching and certainly makes one ponder the importance of fighting for what one truly believes in. There was only one real ne...

What is BERSIH?  Bersih is a Malay word which means "clean"; and it is also a coalition of Malaysian opposition political parties and NGO's with the stated aim of reforming the electoral process in Malaysia. The BERSIH party has an agenda for Malaysia and the rakyat of Malaysia, and I feel compelled to create and spread the awareness of BERSIH. The 8 demands for the BERSIH 2.0 rally are 1. Clean the Electoral 2. Reform the Postal Ballot 3. Use indelible ink 4. Minimum 21 days Campaign Period 5. Free and fair access to the Media 6. Strengthen Public Institution 7. Stop corruption 8. Stop dirty politics The first BERSIH rally was held in Kuala Lumpur November 2007, and this  is what the Information Minister of Malaysia had to say about it at that time. The  BERSIH 2.0 campaign  went out in full force with support from all around the world, yesterday on 9th July 2011. It was not only Malaysians in Malaysia who participated in the...

The Vital Meridian System Chi energy flows throughout our body  through a network of meridians and points. The twelve main vital meridian points are the heart, lungs, liver, kidney,  spleen , stomach, pericardum , small intestines, large intestines, urinary bladder, gall bladder and triple warmer ( san jiao ). It is important to ensure that our vital meridian system is flowing smoothly in our body and that there is no blockage. The v ital meridian system has two basic functions. The first is to circulate and distribute energy to the various organs and throughout the entire body system. The second function sets to trigger a warning when the chi related to any unhealthy organ is blocked or injured.  The chi may be disrupted and blocked due to emotional, physical or physiological stress or trauma. Mr Hongchi Xiao is the master who is projected in the video in the Spen Conference by Home Planet Network Production in 2010. Anne speaks to him about his method of stretching...

How many of us are struggling to make ends meet in Malaysia with the increasing high cost of daily essentials? How is the main government assisting its rakyat in terms of coping? Is the reigning government spending our taxpayer's money wisely? Reading an article on surviving the Coming Hard Times in Malaysia, by Stanley Koh , ex-Head of Research Unit in MCA, I thought it would be worth his opinion on my blog. Please read further for the future of Malaysia: Surviving the Coming Hard Times! By Stanley Koh It turns out that the government you voted in will not hold your hand to see you through hard times. Instead, it will make sure to add to your suffering because that is the easiest way it can avoid going bankrupt. Barisan Nasional has apparently decided that the time has come to remove or cut subsidies — the kind of subsidies that poor people depend on, not the kind enjoyed by big corporations and monopolistic suppliers of utilities and infrastructural support. So what is the ...