Best Deal from McDonald's

On the first day of every month, McDonald's Sundae Cone and McDonald's ChocoTop at RM0.50 and RM1.10 respectively! This promotion is ONLY available at all McDonald's restaurants, Drive-Thru restaurants and Dessert Centers.

Only at McDonald's!

A Poem about East and West

I received a meaningful poem from an old classmate which i need to share with you. :-

A Poem

When we were the Sick Man of Asia, We were called The Yellow peril.

When we are billed to be the next Superpower, we are called The Threat.

When we closed our doors, you smuggled drugs to open markets.

When we embrace Free Trade, You blame us for taking away your jobs.

When we were falling apart, You marched in your troops and wanted your fair share.

When we tried to put the broken pieces back together again, Free Tibet you screamed, It Was an Invasion!

When tried Communism, you hated us for being Communist.

When we embrace Capitalism, you hate us for being Capitalist.

When we have a billion people, you said we were destroying the planet.

When we tried limiting our numbers, you said we abused human rights.

When we were poor, you thought we were dogs.

When we loan you cash, you blame us for your national debts.

When we build our industries, you call us Polluters.

When we sell you goods, you blame us for global warming.

When we buy oil, you call it exploitation and genocide.

When you go to war for oil, you call it liberation.

When we were lost in chaos and rampage, you demanded rules of law.

When we uphold law and order against violence, you call it violating human rights.

When we were silent, you said you wanted us to have free speech.

When we are silent no more, you say we are brainwashed-xenophobics.

Why do you hate us so much, we asked.

No, you answered, we don't hate you.

We don't hate you either, But, do you understand us?

Of course we do, you said, We have AFP, CNN and BBC's...

What do you really want from us?

Think hard first, then answer...

Because you only get so many chances.

Enough is Enough, Enough Hypocrisy for This One World.

We want One World, One Dream, and Peace on Earth.

This Big Blue Earth is Big Enough for all of Us.

2008/4/28

BY :

Duo-Liang Lin, Ph. D.Professor Emeritus of Physics

University at Buffalo

State University of New York

Flood in Jalan Tambun, Ipoh

After a heavy downpour in the evening, the road leading to Sunway City Ipoh from Tambun, near the junction of Taman Perpaduan Indah was flooded, causing traffic jam queing from Tambun town!!!

Ipoh Hong Kee Egg Tarts

When i blogged on Ipoh Nam Fong's egg tarts in February 2008, my colleagues recommended that i should try Ipoh Hong Kee egg tarts. Hong Kee Confectionery is one of those old established bakeries in Ipoh. I was told that the tarts will be fully sold by 10.30 am.

I've forgotten about the tarts until this morning when i was passing by Jalan Cockman in Ipoh. I stopped my car beside Kedai Kopi Weng Seng, which Hong Kee Confectionery is located inside the coffee shop and buy some egg tarts for my office colleagues.

The tart cost RM1.20 each. The crust is creamy and thick while the egg mixture filling is smooth and soft. As a comparison with other places, the egg tarts here is slightly bigger and heavier. Definitely voted by me as one of the best egg tarts in Ipoh!

The boss informed that that the tarts are halal and he has a lot of Muslim customers!

Bidor Waterfalls

Not many people aware that Bidor, Perak, beside the famous Pun Chun Restaurant for its duck drumstick noodle and chicken biscuit, has another attraction, i.e the Bidor Waterfalls also known as Gepai Falls in Jalan Paku.

This is the place where i learn to swim during my childhood. My dad will take the whole family here for swimming every weekend until the place has been designated as a black area (during the communist insurgency in the 70s). Since then, i have not been to the waterfall until last Saturday, 5 Apr 2008, when i went back for the Cheng Beng festival. As my father's grave is near the waterfall, after prayer, i took the opportunity to visit the waterfall.

The above is the view of the waterfall and the 2nd pond for swimming.

The above 2 photos showing the 3rd pond which is just right below the bridge.

Rumours were that this waterfall is haunted and every year there will be swimmers drown here. There were also photos taken with images of Japanese soldiers behind the background.

2008 ACCA Members Dialogue

Every year ACCA will organise members' dialogue throughout Malaysia to get feedback from its members. I've been attending all its dialogue in Penang but for 2008, since i have attended the Ipoh session held on 13 March 2008 at Impiana Casuarina hotel, Ipoh. Glad to meet some old friends and meeting up and networking with fellow ACCAs in Ipoh. Of course, not forgetting the 8-course dinner and the chance to meet up with the distinguish guest, Dato' Khalid Ahmad.

Makkal Sakthi

Went back to my hometown, Bidor for polling. See the power of DAP & PKR asking for support! Well, the result was out. Tanjong Malim (P77) Parliment seat, won by MCA, Datuk Ong Ka Chuan, with 21,016 votes and Sungkai State seat, won by opposition, N. Sivanesan of DAP, gathering 6,323 votes.

The Perak state fell to the non-Barisan component parties i.e DAP 18, PKR 7 and PAS 6 seats with a combine seats of 31 seats. BN, however manage to get only 28 seats. For the first time in history, the opposition won by 3 seats!

The State of Perak, therefore fell to the opposition.

DAP rocket in Bidor

Post-election date : The great DAP rocket in my hometown, Bidor, Ipoh, surrounded by Barisan banners.

Malaysia Decides 2008

I feel so honoured when i received a letter from the ex-prime minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. I put ex-PM due to that technically after the dissolution of the Malaysia's Parliament, he is no longer the PM. I'm so impressed by the content of his letter, quoting the Malaysia's economic achievement and lastly requesting me to support him and Barisan Nasional on polling date, 8 Mar 2008 to continue with his progress policy!

What is my decision?

Still thinking!

Chan Siak Chee 1937 - Mar 2008

Another sad news, when my primary school classmate, Rita Chan informed me that his father has passed away on 3 Mar 2008. Went back to my hometown, Bidor on yesterday evening, Thu, 6 Mac 2008 and together with Wong Win Yew, Yean Chee Seng and Loke Swee Weng attended the wake. There, we met another of my primary school mate, N. Devan, whose family is close to Rita's family.

Lam Kong Yow Feb 1935 - Feb 2008

It was so sad to hear that my former boss, Mr Lam Kong Yow, passed away on Fri, 29 Feb 2008. I thank god for the opportunity to work under and with him for more than 5 years. I had never met another fellow with such a humble personality. He was a helpful boss and can get along with his staff. However, due to the financial crisis, times are bad for him and thereafter suffering from depression and his health deteriorated. Before the 2008 chinese new year, he has called me and we talk on old times and I promised to take him out for dim sum after new year but ...... it is too late now!

Goodbye, Mr Lam.

Chicken Noodles @ Thean Chun Restaurant

Thean Chun (also known as House of Mirrors) restaurant in Jalan Bandar Timah at Ipoh old town is famous for its Chicken koay teow. Can safely say that it is the best in Ipoh! You must have patience in order to try the chicken noodles. Normal waiting time is around 20 to 30 minutes. The chicken noodles are served in soup with, of course chicken meat and pieces of prawn cut in half. The speciality of this dish are the smooth hor fun and the soap.

Beside the chicken noodles, the restaurant is also famous for its herbal tea with egg, egg custard, pork satay, and chee cheong fun. The pork satay is all you can eat style and will be replenished until you say stop. You only need to pay for those you have taken!

Essence of Chicken from America Chicken Essence Ltd

These are the photos of old chicken essence from America Chicken Essence Ltd that i found in my Bidor house's fridge. I believed it has expired long time ago. Note that the chicken essence are in ampule form and not like the normal Brand Chicken Essence that you and I are familiar with.

Anybody wants to bid for it?

Les Chang Eng Keong 13 July 1968 to 18 Feb 2008

It was saddened to read that Les Chang has terminal illness and passed away on yesterday, 18 February 2008.

Les Chang was one of my close buddies in mypdacafe and we had fun during those beamfest, fotokrazy fest and not forgeting the durian fest at his homestead in Balik Pulau. He was such a great guy and helpful to all new pda and camera users. He is a great photographer and well respect by those who know him. You may find some of his great photography work here.

Les Chang - A tribute in photos forum in fotokrazy.com.

We will definitely missed you, Les!

May his soul rest in peace!

How To Increase Your Chance To Win the Weekly Prizes from the Shell Contest

Shell Malaysia is organising a contest for all its customers who purchase RM30 worth of petrol/lubricant from them. The contest is running from 7 January 2008 until 2 Mac 2008. The weekly prizes are :-

RM25,000 x 2

RM1,000 x 10

RM200 x 250

RM100 x 800

100,000 Bonuslink points x 10

How can you enhance or increase your chance to win the weekly prizes?

I believed they are ten of thousands of contestants submitting the forms every week. This reduced the chance of stricking one of the prizes.

Say, if everyone, hold back their form and submit it only on alternative week, then, they will increase their chance by 50%! How? Say, for those people with their ic no, individually add up to a single old no, they will submit it on every first and third week, while those add up to a even no, will submit it on every second and fourth week. Eg. IC no. 700205-07-8643 = 7 + 2 + 5 + 7 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 3 = 42 = 4 + 2 = 6. This contestant should submit the contest form on the second or fourth week.

The idea is to reduced the no of contestants every week and to concentrate your submission of your forms in a week.

Spread the word, i think it will work!

My best wishes to you!

Ipoh ECHO

Not many people aware that there is a free fortnightly community paper serving the people of Ipoh, Taiping, Kuala Kangsar, Gopeng and Kampar. The IPOH ECHO is published on the 1st and 16th of every month. The Ipoh Echo's primary intent is to contribute, in whatever way possible, to enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Perak.

The above 'The Way It Was...', is a republication of a page from the Perak Pioneer newspaper, 100 years ago, this forthnight. The newspaper established in 1894 and the oldest and most widely circulated newspaper in the Federated Malay States (FMS).

Nam Heong Egg Tart

Beside white coffee, Ipoh old town is also famous for its egg tarts. You may find it at Kedai Makanan Nam Heong in old town. Costing RM1.30 each and if you buy 10 you will get 2 free. The tarts are crispy and creamy! However, i find it a bit sweety.

Kedai Makanan Nam Heong is the original restaurant which started the francise for the Old Town White Coffee throughout Malaysia.

This is my first mobile blog thru my Sony Ericsson K610i phone.

My hometown, Bidor

A satellite picture of my hometown, Bidor, located in the state of Perak in Malaysia, with courtesy from Google Earth.

Micardis 40mg for hypertension

My company's panel doctor has prescribed Micardis 40 mg to treat my hypertension with effect from 17 January, 2008.

Successful by Melinda Gates

Melinda Gates picture from CTV.ca

Fortune, 21 January 2008

"If you are successful, it is because somewhere, sometime, someone gave you a life or an idea that started you in the right direction. Remember also that you are indebted to life until you help some less fortunate person, just as you were help"

Melinda Gates, valedictory speech, Ursuline Academy, 1982.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the world largest philanthothropic partnership with assets of US$36.7 billion.