Stanley Kuan Family

MRT in Johor Bahru

2011-12-30T09:19:00.000+08:00

At least we see some progress:

Apr 16, 2011 - MCN proposes RM1.2b rail network. Excerpt:

Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) has received a proposal by Metropolitan Commuter Network Sdn Bhd (MCN) to develop a RM1.23bil intra-city commuter train (ICCT) service for Iskandar Malaysia.

http://www.starproperty.my/PropertyScene/PropertyNews/11417/0/0

Dec 1, 2011 - Masteel seeks Iskandar rail job nod in Q1

http://www.iskandarmalaysia.com.my/news/111201/masteel-seeks-iskandar-rail-job-nod-in-q1

HTC Desire S and Skype Mobile on Android

2011-07-02T16:25:00.005+08:00

Finally, the long wait is over!!!

I can do Skype mobile video calling from my Android phone. I would say I'm lucky to own HTC Desire S, the only HTC handset that is supported so far.

Tested the video calling function from Android today, working perfectly well!

Supported Brand and Model as of July-2, 2011: Samsung Google Nexus S, HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia neo, Sony Ericsson Xperia pro. More info.

Senai Desaru Highway - Bridge is now opened!

2011-06-28T22:56:00.002+08:00

So now, from Ulu Tiram to Desaru, takes only 30 mins, exit to Panawar toll.

Special promotion for opening of the route, free toll from Tol Cahaya Baru to Tol Penawar, only valid till July 8. During the period, drive from Ulu Tiram to Penawar toll cost RM 4.70. From Senai to Penawar toll costs RM 7.60 for normal car.

Sungai Johor Bridge, 1.7km, is the longest cable stayed bridge in Malaysia.

Lebuhraya E22 hotline: 07 861 2222

Renew Malaysia Passport Within 2 hours?!

2011-05-28T11:46:00.003+08:00

Yesterday, my wife renewed her passport at Kementerian Dalam Negeri (map), Setia Tropika, Johor Bahru. It was done within 2 hours! Impressive, from the time we parked our car till the time of passport collection, it takes only 1 hour 20 minutes.

It was Friday, we reached Setia Tropika at 11.40am, walked to block 1 to collect queue number. The officer at ground floor office told us the queue number issuing is at level 3 now.

Proceeded to 3rd floor, Jabatan Imigresen, Bahagian Pasport. It was 11.49am.

Surprisingly, no queue. We were called immediately after queue number is issued.

Within 10 minutes, all verification done, fees paid. (Note: officer told us photocopy of I/C is not needed for renewal).

Waited for another 10 minutes, receipt was issued to us at another counter. We dropped our receipt into the passport collection box (another counter again) after 15 mins. Got our passport ready at 1pm, wow!! Thumbs up to Bahagian Pasport, Jabatan Imigresen.

Online Passport Application, in Malaysia?

2011-05-07T21:57:00.005+08:00

Yes, we can. Click here to access the Malaysia Immigration e-service, MyONLINE*PASPORT.

However, the passport collection service is limited to Klang valley area only, it means KL area. I knew this from the chinese paper i read today (Sinchew). We can collect the new passport after 24 hours at designated immigration office (jabatan imigresen).

After checking on the online Malaysia passport application website, these are some useful info:

Payment? Direct Debit or Credit Card Accepted.

Browser? Supports only IE7 or above

Web Page Language? Malay only

Also, NTV7 news shows that this service will be opened to whole Malaysia in coming August, what a good news!

Perang Dua Setengah Jam Untuk Pemohonan Pasport Malaysia di Jabatan Imigresen Setia Tropika (Two and Half Hours War for Passport Application)

2011-04-22T13:13:00.013+08:00

Arrived Kementerian Dalam Negeri Setia Tropika Johor Bahru (map) at 7:05am, people queued in front of main gate. Abt 25 people ahead of me. Most of them are heading to immigration department, Malaysia passport, either new application or renewal.

At 7:20am, security guard informed people NOT to queue, and that created unhappy situation as many people arrived very early just to take the first queue. At 7:30am, main gate opened, everybody ran 100m to rush to Block 1 ground floor to queue for ticket number.

I managed to get number 38.

Went up to 3rd floor of immigration department at 7:40am (same building). When I reached, number 8 is called.

At 7:50am, I noticed number 1 has been called to collect collection slip.

8:00am, number 23 is called. My turn soon!

8:09am, my number is called. Paid RM300 for 5 years Malaysia passport.

Guess what, system disconnected 2 times. Luckily it get restored and processing done by 8:16am.

Proceeded to counter 25. Collected the receipt cum collection slip at 8:24am. I was informed to go counter 11 after one hour. Great! Time for breakfast.

9:30am, dropped the collection slip into a box at counter 11. Hurray! Got my new Malaysia passport (48 pages) at 9:34pm.

A good experience for me at Setia Tropika immigration office.

Whole process took 2.5 hours, which is an improvement compared to last time. However, things can be further improved, e.g. Queue Ticket issuing process, online application, etc.

Points:

- 2 photograph shops available outside main gate.

- 4 photos for RM 12. Normal price outside is RM 9.

- Form filling service available at photograph shop, I heard they charge RM 8 per form.

- Passport form is available free at the ticket counter, just get into the queue first, officer will distribute free passport form.

- Seems I'm the only one use the online form. The online passport form is acceptable.

- I brought original I/C, photocopy of I/C, 2 photos, existing passport, and of course, the form.

Jabatan Imigresen Pekan Rabu Johor Bahru - NOT OPENED

2011-04-17T09:44:00.005+08:00

I was trying to renew my passport yesterday. Saw a small piece of notice outside Pekan Rabu immigration office yesterday. Many people didn't know about this (of course, not on their website too). A officer told me to go Setia Tropika immigration office instead, but it is also closed for UNKNOWN reason. Waste my time!

Pekan Rabu imigration office not opened in the weekend forever? Nobody knows it.

Checked the imigration website, http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/component/content/article/1-berita-terkini/425-senarai-pejabat-imigresen-yang-dibuka-hujung-minggu, it is not updated!!!

Call Johor Police to Find Out Road Condition after Flood

2011-02-01T21:01:00.002+08:00

Just called Balai Polis Mersing, Endau & Jemaluang to find out if the main road from Kota Tinggi to Mersing, Mersing to Endau, is affected by flood.

Officers from these 3 police station picked up call within 2 rings and told me all cleared, hurray!!

Useful Number:

Balai Polis Mersing: 07-7992222

Balai Polis Endau: 07-7931222

Balai Polis Jemaluang: 07-7907222

Reference from the Johor Police website.

龙记肉干, 试一试, 你一定很钟意.

2011-01-29T17:15:00.006+08:00

龙记肉干在JB比较少见.

这里是他们的分销处:

大马花园

No 91, Jalan Keris Satu, Taman Sri Tebrau, 80050 Johor Bahru.

Tel: 07 3338816

大丰花园

Perniagaan SSSS 顺香土产贸易公司

No 9, Jalan Sutera 1, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru.

Cawanmas Cafetiam Istimewa - Very Nice 面粉粿 and 卤面

2011-01-23T15:36:00.003+08:00

Located inside "The Store", diagonally opposite Carrefour.

Very nice 面粉粿 and 卤面, best taste i tried so far in JB.

(map)

Molek Cafe at Taman Molek

2011-01-23T15:09:00.004+08:00

Located at corner shop (opposite Kuwait Finance House).

Food: So so.

Free Wifi: Yes

(Map)

Johor Bahru Immigration Office - Moving Out, Effective Jan 31, 2011

2011-01-23T14:00:00.005+08:00

Pejabat Imigresen Johor Bahru (Johor Bahru Immigration Office) is moving out!

Saw the news in Chinese paper, tried to check the official website of Malaysia Immigration, could not find anything.

Current office at Wisma Persekutuan is moving out to Taman Setia Tropika, effective Jan-31. Passport services at Wisma Persekutuan will be stopped on Jan-28 onwards. Visa, Permit, Foreign Worker Pass, etc will be stopped on Jan-28 noon.

The Setia Tropika new immigration office (map) is planned to start operation on Jan-31.

Full Address:

Jalan Setia Trpika, Taman Setia Tropika, Kempas, 81200 Johor Bahru.

Tel: +607 223 8400

Email: khidmat_johor@imi.gov.my

Experience of Malaysia Passport Renewal at Setia Tropika

Smartphone

2010-12-31T17:16:00.016+08:00

Getting a new handphone for new year? Let's compare the smartphone price in Singapore for iPhone, HTC Desire HD & Samsung Galaxy S. I am a low usage user, I'm fine with the lowest free minutes or even without internet. Thus, focus is on lowest monthly subscription fee.

Plan / Monthly / iPhone 4 (16GB) / HTC Desire HD / Samsumg Galaxy S

Singtel iOne Super Value / 15 / (Not Available) / 598 / 628

Singtel iOne Plus / 25.68 / 748 / 498 / 528

Singtel 3G Flexi Lite / 39 / 480 / 398 / 358

(data plan inclusive)

M1 SunSaver / 25.68 / (Not Applicable) / 548 / (Phone Not Available)

M1 iPhone Value / 36 / 480 / (Not Applicable) / (Phone Not Available)

(data plan inclusive)

Starhub SmartSurf iPhone 100 / 38 / 500 / (Phone Not Available) / (Phone Not Available)

(data plan inclusive)

**The above phone price is quoted in Singapore dollar, must sign up 2-year contract. Information is correct as of post time.

New Bus Service to Singapore - AC7

2010-12-24T18:45:00.003+08:00

I noticed the purple bus 2 days back, but the bus service seems started on Dec-17.

The bus will bring passengers from JB to Yishun, vice versa, at flat price of RM2/$2.

From Kota Raya 2 Terminal (JB), first bus 5am, last bus 11.50pm

From Yishun Bus Interchange (Singapore), first bus 5.45am, last bus 11.30pm

Interval: 30 minutes

Straits Times News

Update (Jan-29, 2011): I took the bus from Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore, to JB custom, it costs S$1.00.

亿家熟食中心 - 美味螃蟹

2010-12-18T16:37:00.009+08:00

A seafood restaurant at Taman Setia Indah, Hong Meng Food Services, 亿家, famous for it's crabs (Map).

We ordered 招牌米粉, 脆皮鸡, 咸蛋蟹and蜜汁蟹. According to the staff, their crab is from Indonesia. The crab costs RM 50/kg, we ordered 1.9kg.

Taste good.

Transtar Cross Border (from Johor Bahru to Singapore)

2010-11-16T21:30:00.001+08:00

Tried transtar bus for my first time, TS8, to RWS via Orchard.

Reached JB custom queue at 6:32am, was told by the conductor next bus is 6:45am. I chose Tuesday to try out their normal timing.

It's 6:47am, no bus yet, and I have missed 2 950 buses.

Yup, it's here at 6:50am, I picked the top floor front row seat. It left at 7:10am.

Reached woodlands checkpoint at 7:33am. Boarded the same bus at 7:44am. Bus left checkpoint at 7:46am.

Reached Orchard, bus stop opposite Paterson Lodge at 8:24am, there is some traffic jam on the way. If not, it should be faster.

Overall, a good experience with this RM 5 ride.

Nusajaya Experience

2010-09-27T10:11:00.015+08:00

My family visited Nusajaya last Sunday.

We follow the Gelang Patah old road (at Skudai highway, from JB town, turn left at the Tun Aminah interchange). Beware not to turn early at SJKC Kuo Kuong, go to the next one.

Drive all the way straight, about 20 minutes later, u will reach Lima Kedai, a small town, kampung baru style. You will see a sign board to Nusajaya / Kota Iskandar, then turn left.

On the way, noticed some housing development going on on the left.

Reached the first main roundabout of Nusajaya, 12 o'clock direction to Kota Iskandar, 3 o'clock direction to Nusajaya Centre, which is a site under UEM development, East Ledang project. Before reached Nusajaya Centre, we saw EduCity on our right. New Castle University is set to open next year. We can see the building structures and painting in progress.

Medini office is located opposite Nusajaya Centre. Medini is an area identified to be developed by 3 big middle east investors. Next to Nusajaya Centre, they are bulding a executive apartments, 22 floors, expected to complete in year 2012. The biggest unit cost about RM 419K. The developer told me that the investor are aiming at the students (for rental).

We then went to Kota Iskandar. No far, about 5 minutes drive. On the way, we noticed the Coastal Highway is under massive construction. I guess it still need 2 years time to complete. This highway is very important for future development of Nusajaya, a GREAT initiative!

At Kota Iskandar, we saw a few government buildings around, one of them is Dewan Negeri, a mosque, etc. NO area map found, so we are not sure what other buildings are. I checked their official website, no detail area plan or map found.

Then, we follow the Puteri Harbour sign board and reached the harbour. There is a nice whole stretch of sailing boats parking at the harbour. It made us feel that we are at oversea! A great view! It is a good initiative. But, it is a place that I will come 1 time and not other time.

Other development (resort next to the harbour) is not yet up to the mark, construction work just started. There is no other things we can do except the viewing the boats outside the gate. Why don't they arrange some cruise for visitors? There is a big piece of land, next to the seaside, it is a good place for outdoor activities, but it is not developed.

On their official website, I wanted to know the development millstones, I can only see some outdated pictures (with no date). It gives me a impression that there is no progress and plan!

On our way back to JB from Puteri Harbour, we lost and missed the exit to Second Link. NO proper sign boards for direction. End up we need to follow the old Gelang Patah road back.

In summary, it is still a good experience for my family to explore Nusajaya. Hope it will be a success project. Still the same advice: A Better Management Needed!

How to Make $100 millions in 7 Months?

2010-09-16T19:30:00.000+08:00

Dr Vivian, the Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Singapore said, "Since Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands opened in February and April respectively (2010), they have attracted more than 1 million local visitors,..." MyPaper, 16-Sep-2010.

Wow, 1 million? Fee per entry to casino is S$100 per person, how much money Singapore government made in 7 months? Ans: S$100 million!!!

Biro Pengaduan Awam, Jabatan Perdana Menteri Malaysia

2010-09-08T19:26:00.000+08:00

After reading the article of 2 deaths in JB Pandan hospital, it seems Biro Pengaduan Awam is a good channel to report any complains.

Summary:

Call: +603 8872 5777

SMS: 15888 ("BPA ADUAN - Your Complaint")

Web Site: http://www.pcb.gov.my/

Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia

2010-08-04T19:40:00.001+08:00

I was still confused which one should be used.

Still fresh in my memory, the reason why we use "Bahasa Melayu", my secondary teacher told me (17 years ago), "We want our language to become stronger, and more widely use, and not restrict to only Malaysia".

Now, it got switch back to "Bahasa Malaysia" for another reasons. Some search in internet brought me to a news on 4 June 2007, Back to Bahasa Malaysia.

Singapore Airlines - KrisFlyer Points Redemption for Family Member?

2010-08-03T19:25:00.001+08:00

Can be done. But, first must register the person's name at online nomination page.

"After selecting the origin and destination cities, travel dates and the number of passengers in the travelling group, you will be asked to choose your preferred flight(s) and to indicate whether you are part of the travelling party.

If you are redeeming for your nominee(s), you will then be asked to select the specific nominees for whom you would like to redeem the award ticket for, and their details before proceeding to make the relevant payment."

Checkout Singapore Airlines website FAQ for more details.

Fake Email - Sender: Tax-Payment@hasil.gov.my

2010-07-31T18:08:00.003+08:00

LHDN Malaysia has made a media statement officially on their web site on 21-July-10, regarding a serious issue of fake email that leads user to phishing (fake) bank website. The purpose is clear, which unauthorized party tried to steal end user's online banking id and password.

Fake email is nothing new and there are many people that sell the software on web! A simple Google search brings me to http://fakesend.com/, a simple tool that can fake the sender name and sender from-address.

Remember: DO NOT CLICK ON LINK ON EMAIL TO ANY SENTIVE WEBSITE, ALWAYS TYPE IT IN MANUALLY.

Need to apply SingPass for First Time?

2010-07-25T12:11:00.002+08:00

Go SingPass website (www.singpass.gov.sg), go Online Application, enter 3 mandatory information, submit online, password will be mailed to the IC address within 4 working days.

Need: IC number, Name, IC date of issue

Defence of iPhone 4 Signal Reception Issues

2010-07-17T06:48:00.002+08:00

Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple defend it's iPhone 4 problems in reception:
"This is life in smartphone world. Phones aren't perfect. Most every smartphone we tested behaved like this."
"There is a problem but that problem is affecting a small percentage of users."
"We're pretty happy with the antenna design ... we're not feeling right now that we have a giant problem that we need to fix."
More

For him, it is not a problem at all, at least this will not be in his priority fix list. Now, it is up to the consumer to decide. They want to buy a defective phone with a premium price? If they do, it will be another success story of Apple.

Sultan Johor will be in Johor Sentral for It's Opening Ceremony on Jun 26, 2010 (Sat)

2010-06-23T18:32:00.000+08:00

Jabatan Imigresen Pekan Rabu, Johor Bahru - New Passport

2010-06-11T19:04:00.000+08:00

I can't remember if i posted this before, just post it again to share my experience at Pekan Rabu.

Last month, i applied my kid's passport at Jabatan Imigresen Pekan Rabu on one of the Saturday. The opening time is from 8.00am to 1.00pm (Sunday also open). Beware that they might close without notice.

Reached there at about 8.15am, nobody was queuing! I have prepared my form (downloaded from Internet) in advance, but the officer told me to refill another original form (Internet form is in black and white), could not understand the logic behind, why need to refill?? Waste my time and waste your paper! I have no choice but refilled. Get my photostated IC at the sundry shop there, as i forgot to bring mine.

Go 3rd floor, I saw many people already waiting for their queue number there. My queue was called at about 10.00am (impressive fast!) and they told me the passport would be ready by 11.15am. The whole process from taking queue number to collecting passport is about 3 hours, good!

I think this is a big imporovement of our immigration department. Expect further improvement to make our rakyat happy.

瀕臨絕種的動物，包括華人...{超��刺的, 241 vs 0}

2010-05-21T20:39:00.001+08:00

鄭丁賢‧阿沙哈里邦莫達

妈妈的手

2010-05-09T12:12:00.000+08:00

这双手，养活了我们五兄弟姐妹。她老了，没法照顾自己，难道我们还要在她身上打主意？

Struggle or Enjoy?

2010-05-02T22:09:00.000+08:00

A run-down fruit store at Kuala Rompin, equipped with satellite TV, Astro. Owner is enjoying life even before an achievement, a typical life style in Malaysia.

Using e-Hasil site on Google Chrome

2010-04-18T12:19:00.003+08:00

So far no big issue encountered, managed to enter and save details in e-Filing process without issues.

But, found the FAQ page does not displayed correctly (it is OK in IE).

Aids for China QingHai Quake

2010-04-16T18:55:00.001+08:00

US and Japan are the first 2 countries lending support hand to China in monetary term.

Let's see the amount donated:

Japan - USD 1 million

US - USD 0.1 million

We pray hard for the suffered China citizens

Adenium in Krabi

2010-04-14T11:16:00.001+08:00

I was at Krabi, Thailand and looking for adenium (desert rose) seeds and plants from the nursery. There are plenty of nurseries around.

Unfortunately, they do not sell seeds. But I found a very nice and special adenium with hybrid red flowers which i never see before in Malaysia. It costs only THB 400, about RM 40 (before bargain). It is so cheap compare to Malaysia.

Hope i would have a way to import those plants back to Malaysia, ;)

阿Ngan〔瘦小孩〕

2010-04-03T07:25:00.001+08:00

我三舅是瘦的，外号阿Ngan，妈常叫他这个名字。这次回家，妈多次的把我认成是三舅。她快速的恶化了。

她四肢无力，双眼无神，头低低，开始有点驼背，开始不认得人，也不知道自己在做什么。

我和姐把她从大哥家接出来一天，去走走。昨晚她没睡，走来走去。天亮时，我拉她进房，轻拍她睡觉。她睡了，让我想起我拍我孩子的时候。她退化成baby了。

这样的人生还有意义吗？我可能太残忍和无情。我觉得有多少钱已经不重要，她已经不再是她了。

Persada Pikom PC Fair 2010

2010-03-27T17:48:00.003+08:00

Venue: Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru
Date: 2 - 4 Apr 2010 (Friday - Sunday)
Time: 11.00am - 9.00pm

Saw their 1 banner near City Square. Just lack of promotion, not many people know about it.

System Down at JB Custom (the 5th day now)

2010-03-19T19:49:00.000+08:00

System down at JB CIQ (Bangunan Sultan Iskandar) since this Monday, officers are using "look-n-see" method to eye-scan our passport.

Jabatan Imigresen Pekan Rabu, Johor Bahru - Been There but Closed

2010-03-13T12:51:00.004+08:00

Reached there at 10am today, but it is closed. No notice and never even mentioned their working hours outside. This is still how the government works, too many things to improve. I guess the first thing to do is to sack the "Pengarah",杀一儆百。

Jabatan Imigresen Pekan Rabu, Johor Bahru

2010-03-12T19:48:00.002+08:00

Map => http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Pekan+Rabu+Johor+Bahru,+Jalan+Skudai,+Taman+Tampoi,+80200+Johor+Bahru,+Johor,+Malaysia&sll=1.293487,103.858851&sspn=0.004038,0.004812&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FavmFgAd7UguBg&split=0&hq=&hnear=Pekan+Rabu+Johor+Bahru,+Jalan+Skudai,+Johor+Bahru,+Johor,+Malaysia&ll=1.501522,103.695982&spn=0.008076,0.009624&t=h&z=17&iwloc=A

From Pasir Gudang highway (towards Taman Perling), turn left to JB town direction at Perling interchange. After abt 400m, you can see Pulai View Apartment on the left, cut to the inner road on your left, Kompleks Pekan Rabu just not far away on your left.

I will go there to make passport tomorrow, will update mroe info.

神奇洗碗液 Super Dish Wash Liquid

2010-03-03T18:40:00.005+08:00

I have never been a fan of Amway since first day. Until I tried Amway Dish Drops, with dilution of 1:5, it remove dirt and oil easily, powerful.

Today I discovered something after my small experiment, a 神奇洗碗液 (Super Dish Washer).

垃圾酵素(Enzyme made by waste) is a powerful oil removal, and it is 100% natural, and free. The shortcoming is it can't act on it's own, it means the cleaning power is not perfect if we use it as dish washing liquid independently.

What if? What if we combine the 2? It becomes 神奇洗碗液 (Super Dish Washer).

0.5 portion of Amway Dish Drops, 0.5 portion of Enzyme, 5 portion of water. Excellent and Amazing!

Save the environment and save $$$. Try it out!

Majlis Perundingan NGO Melayu (MPM)

2010-03-02T20:13:00.002+08:00

Another impact of 1Malaysia, 76 Malay NGO formed Majlis Perundingan NGO Melayu (MPM), to defend Malays rights and Islam in the country.

Why?! Doesn't it sound funny? Who is dare to challenge Malay in this country? Are they living in 1940s? A good one,

鄭丁賢‧集體夢遊

如今是2010年，難道時空交錯，回到從前？......

英國殖民地統治者溜走了，聯盟和國陣牢牢統治了半個世紀，新經濟政策推行了40年……，馬來人已經是有權力、有地位、有成就、有人數的民族。......

指面为米

2010-02-15T23:38:00.001+08:00

妈妈凌晨要煮面（忘了已经吃了晚餐），无法把锁开掉，竟用火柴烧锁头，锁头给烧黑了。她想到另一个方法，用饭煲加热水来烫面。

她没吃，已经软了的面，留在饭煲里。整晚没睡。

我早上发现这事后，指着饭煲里的面，说：“这是什么？”。她回答：“米，我要煮饭”。

为了加料，碗里的水果皮，她把它当成鸡肉，要翻煮来吃。

《晕。。。》

JB International Kite Festival

2010-02-06T17:44:00.002+08:00

It is now moved to Bandar Dato Onn! No more at Pasir Gudang, worth a visit for today and tomorrow (7-Feb).

Shows at 9am and 2pm respectively.

馬來人是這片土地的主人

2010-02-05T21:54:00.001+08:00

This means "Malay is the owner of this land". This was mentioned in today Penang's demonstration (more...).

It always hurts me each time I know that this statement is mentioned. 1Malaysia?! When is the time?

Beware of Hidden CCTV (Petrol Station Toilet in This Case)

2010-02-05T18:43:00.001+08:00

A shocking news discovered from Ipoh! 油站廁所裝針孔機!

Tourist Counter Opened at JB Sentral

2010-02-04T21:19:00.001+08:00

Tourism Malaysia's counter opened at JB Sentral today, hope it can really help our oversea tourist.

I'm Back...

2010-01-31T23:08:00.003+08:00

Back from my business trip to India, which last for almost 2 weeks, really missed my family so much.

It was really an eye opener for the experience I've got for this trip, a new chapter in my life.

Will post some travel log at stanleykuantravel soon.

Broadband Speed Test Side for Sharing

2010-01-17T22:36:00.001+08:00

TM
http://speedtest.streamyx.com.my/bandwidthspeed.php?763415037

Speedtest
http://www.speedtest.net/

Reliance (India broadband provider)
http://202.138.126.201/

Streamyx Broadband Issue in Johor

2010-01-16T21:14:00.001+08:00

Just called TM and they told that broadband slowness was reported in whole of Johor, my current speed is reduced to one third of my subscribed speed!

They told techical team is working on it and I need to call back tomorrow to check. Can I ask for compensation???

一句接一句

2010-01-13T23:39:00.001+08:00

妈以前不能把前一句接上现在讲的这句。现在的她，已经不能把同一句里的话接上来。很明显的，病情迅速的严重了……

我：我去的地方会下雪的。
妈：下雪，我每次都看见的啦，学校，家里都有。
我：吓！学校，有下雪吗？
妈：学校没有。你要做什么没做完？
我：〔晕〕

我有很想哭的感觉。

First Wireless Powered LCD TV - from Haier

2010-01-09T19:41:00.002+08:00

First Wireless Powered 32-inch LCD TV was demonstrated in CES 2010 by Haier.

According to the explanation on itproportal, this TV set is completely wireless, included the power supply, which was supplied wirelessly from 6 to 7 feets away. It uses WiTricity technology, based on research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Consumer unit might be ready in few years time!

Her Passion Fruits

2010-01-09T16:24:00.004+08:00

Wife and daughters with the passion fruits (百香果).

Free WiFi at Senai International Airport, Johor Bahru starting 1 Dec 2009

2010-01-08T19:04:00.001+08:00

Malaysia Become Famous Again - Politics of 'Allah'

2010-01-07T18:46:00.000+08:00

"God means love in many places, but in Malaysia it can also mean politics. That's the takeaway from the United Malays National Organization-led government's attempt to quash the use of the word "Allah" by non-Muslim groups."......

Abstracts from the latest The Wall Street Journal's article.

Only 2 Operating Theaters in Hospital Sultan Ismail (Johor Bahru)??

2010-01-07T00:49:00.001+08:00

Unbelievable! The RM 550 million 'Smart' Hospital (Hospital Sultan Ismail, aka Hospital Pandan) has only 2 Operating Theaters, according to the hospital head, Rohaini.

What a waste and disappointment!

This info is from Sin Chew Daily, 2 Jan 2010, Page 2

Siam House Thai Cuisine at Taman Molek

2010-01-06T22:34:00.006+08:00

Tried the Tom Yam Sea Food and Pineapple Rice. We can say it's not that special, and quite a lot of MSG.

Map

一年级的第一天

2010-01-06T18:35:00.002+08:00

上学的第一天，我和老婆在Aunty的家陪靖姿上校车，她很兴奋，巴士来前的二十分钟已经坐在门口等了。上车之后，我们俩驾车去校门口等她。看到校车到学校后，她有点紧张的快步走进学校，我俩也跟着进去，由于我们早到并和一大班小朋友一起走，所以老师也没阻止我们。靖姿跑得很快，一个箭步要冲上她的課室，我们赶快叫她去礼堂聚合，找到她班的队伍，叫她排好队也叫她和前面的小朋友打招呼。她的第一个朋友叫Amanda，然后我们就被老师请走了。

学校6.15pm放学，傍晚5.45，我和老婆匆匆忙忙的赶到学校。到校后，好不容易找到停车位，停的好远又下毛毛雨，我跑的很快。到校门口时，学生们已经出来了，看不到靖姿。我又往学巴停放的方向跑去。哦！我可爱的靖姿已经坐在学巴里和同学讲话了。老婆也走来了,我们和靖姿说话。她看起来挺开心地，对我们的出现又高兴又不好意思。

报名

2010-01-03T19:04:00.001+08:00

一月一日去了靖姿的小学报到一年级班。九点钟到了学校，跟穿了校服的她介绍了校门、食堂、礼堂、厕所和课室。在教室里填了政府诊所的表格〔最麻烦的是预防针记录〕，准备了三张护照型的照片和入学表格一起交上。学费加书费大约RM 350。

靖姿没表现得紧张，还很兴奋，可能这就是我一自有形容小学情况给她听的好处吧！

最后，我们去了食堂，靖姿还买了一杯饮料呢！

学校门口处有很多校车服务登记处，很方便。

一切顺利，一月四号开学时应该没问题吧。

妈胖了

2009-12-30T13:13:00.001+08:00

她开朗了。这次是我第一次去探望她，她长胖了，比两个月前好看多了。我心里也好受多了。

想到下个月的出差，不能再回家，有点不舍。希望她安康。

风港天

2009-12-28T19:23:00.001+08:00

很久没这个感觉了。站在篱笆门内，看着长命雨间歇不断的不停下着。这感觉，只能在这体会，这就是关丹。

Bad bad jam at JB-Singapore Causeway

2009-12-24T17:55:00.003+08:00

Lucky I'm already at home...

鲍中之王 - 吉品鲍 - 杨师傅鲍鱼面 Yoshihama Abalone

2009-12-24T17:10:00.008+08:00

A recently opened Abalone Noodle restaurant in Taman Molek. We tried it on it's opening day.

The abalone is like "baby" abalone, small in size. We expect the soup to be tastety with all the seafood combinations, but it seems not as good as we expected. (Map)

Serious jam expected tomorrow at the jb causeway, it has started today evening itself!

2009-12-23T23:06:00.001+08:00

Avatar Box Office after First Weekend - $242.5 million worldwide ($77 million in US) and Counting...

2009-12-22T21:44:00.003+08:00

With the flood of good recommendations, I think Avatar box office will break Titanic's box office records!!!

“餐飲預付卡配套” - 餐館直銷, 逃了!

2009-12-21T19:30:00.002+08:00

（吉隆坡）約50名公眾申訴，他們參與知名本土餐館“餐飲預付卡配套”，共拿出高達數十萬令吉投資，並曾獲得“廣告費”作為回酬。但是，他們在過去半年內不僅沒有獲得回酬，還發現餐館分店逐間關閉，令他們擔心血本無歸。...光明日報‧2009.12.20

Prepaid food card investment with profit sharing? Another scam, it's not only happened in KL, JB too.

Kluang Railway Station - KLUANG RailCoffee

2009-12-19T21:06:00.004+08:00

Kluang Railway Station:
Coffee = yichiban
Roti Bakar = taste good

(Map)

Korean Food at Korean Family Restaurant 食客

2009-12-19T20:47:00.004+08:00

食客 at Taman Pelangi near Leisure Mall

Variety of side dishes, all are FOC + free flow.

Recommended: 烤猪肉饭

(Map)

开通的馬六甲王朝

2009-12-18T23:11:00.000+08:00

"納吉多說也難以改變現狀，最重要的還是疏通巫統和公務員的腦袋。如果他們不能跟上現代化，至少也要回到馬六甲王朝學一學。"
鄭丁賢 15 Dec 2009

真是一针见血的评论.

Make Time

2009-12-18T19:24:00.000+08:00

I'm inspired by what the US president said in 2012 movie, "Make Time!", every one has 24 hours, we can make more time if we know the way.

Think Before You Do

2009-12-16T22:16:00.002+08:00

Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Affairs Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob said government will limit the sale of petrol and diesel to foreign vehicles within a 50km radius of the borders starting today (16-Dec)......Upon leaving, they would also be allowed to fill up to 20 litres of petrol or diesel......

I am not sure if he did feasibility study on this new policy.

Some simple questions from a layman:

How to measure 20 litres? By Eyes? By Officers' Feeling/Mood? Different car has different tank size, you want to have a check list for each car brand and model?

What about 19.5 litres and 20.5 litres with comparison to 20 litres?

How much more administrative work needs to involved in this new policy?

Did he ever think before suggesting and implementing any new policy?

Bad News for People who Park at JB Sentral

2009-12-16T19:55:00.001+08:00

Just came to know from the JB Sentral public car park operator yesterday, they are building a "palang" - barrier, at the entrance and exit of the public car park. Once the "palang" is ready, they will start to charge RM 1.60 / hour, NO more maximum cap at RM 12 / day. Furthermore, they will start to issue the monthly pass at price of RM 280 / month.

And where to pay for the monthly pass? They do not have payment counter at car park, we have to go to their office near Stulang, I faint...

What a blood sucker!

Exelon and Haloperidol

2009-12-15T22:08:00.000+08:00

医生配了妈老人痴呆症(Alzheimer)的药, Exelon 1.5mg, 1 x 2 times a day, 还有Haloperidol (Haldol), half at night.

第一种药是普遍上用来延迟痴呆症的症状, 医生说会有机会延迟40%, e.g. 如果到严重期是五年, 这药能延迟至七年. 但是, 我在网络上找到的资料告诉我, 这药对大多数病人是没有明显的作用的, 副作用是引起反胃. 我猜医生是秉着故且一试的心态.

第二种药是用来控制暴力傾向的病人, 不过, 副作用很强, 会影响睡眠.

我会继续用长途电话来监督她的病情...

Season's Greetings - A Charity Drive by CapitaLand

2009-12-15T19:17:00.000+08:00

Season's Greetings!!

CapitaLand will donate S$2 to Muhammadiyah Welfare Home in Singapore for each e-card we sent for this Christmas (CapitaLand cappped it at S$50,000 for this charity drive)

Send e-card to your friends now and help the others at the same time! Click here.

## HELP THE HELPLESS ##

"Dan Lain2" and "Malayans"

2009-12-13T08:31:00.000+08:00

Came across a Dayak website by accident, and saw some extreme comments on the "Malayans", who refers to us.

Apuuuuuuuuuu…”Not taking into consideration of the people of Sabah and Sarawak???” tusah amat nyadi Bangsa “Dan Lain2″ tu neh??what an ABSOLUTE STUPID excuses….What nexts?
...
Not surprising, the Malayans does not really understand our cultures. They only concern when you’re a convert….bin Abdullah!! After independance we’ve been sidelined/overlooked in many aspects as bangsa lain-lain…!

Remarks:
"Dan Lain2" refers to Sarawakian and Sabahan.
"Malayans" refers to rakyat from Peninsular Malaysia

Why do we always call our people, "Bangsa Melayu, Cina, India and lain-lain", it really hurts other races. East Malaysia is part of Malaysia, they should be treated equally well.

Jom Bali Cafe at Danga City Mall

2009-12-12T08:07:00.001+08:00

I was at Danga City Mall, just wanted to try something different.

It is at ground floor, just opposite the newly opened EXPO.

We tried their seafood belachan fried rice and braised chicken cutlet rice. I would say it is not up to our expectation and it is pricey. Luckily they have an "offer", so that we can "enjoyed" their promotion price at RM 4.80 each.

Free WiFi available (no password required). (Map)

大笑

2009-12-11T08:02:00.000+08:00

很久没听到妈大笑的声音，这次是她接到我电话后发生的。她真的很疼我，也很想念我。

不管她智力和记忆力还行不行，重要的是能给予她一个开心的环境，跟她多谈天，就算话题重复又重复，也无所谓。这是能给与她的最后幸福了。

Complain Bad Taxi Services?!

2009-12-10T19:20:00.001+08:00

The website, go Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP) - Lembaga Pelesenan Kenderaan Perdagangan

Check the taxi information by number plate, go here.

Complain? Call
03-8880 5872 / 5540 / 5531 / 5883
Operation Hour: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm

Is it effective? Not sure.

"The little girl Varsha missing on UPSR day was killed bruttaly"? How True It is? Hoax?

2009-12-10T18:14:00.001+08:00

Got an forwarded email from my friend with brutal photos of a killed little girl (I did not post the photos here as it is really disturbing, if you are interested, google it).

After searched the Internet on this case, confirmed it is Hoax. This is a real murder case, but it happened in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, NOT Malaysia.

Poster on Container

2009-12-09T20:26:00.000+08:00

A big poster displayed on a temporary wall that made up of 6 containers at JB causeway.

Thumbs Up! ICA

2009-12-08T16:03:00.006+08:00

I submit my daughter's PR application today. Appointment was made online a few months back.

Since I filled up my Form 4 only last night, I discovered I have a lot of documents "missing", e.g. CPF statement, and copies of some original document. I couldn't print my CPF statement at home as my printer has no ink. This has bothered me for the whole of last night.

Finally I downloaded my CPF statement to thumb drive and planned to try my luck at ICA (Immigration and Checkpoints Authority) building, hope that someone can help to print it out from thumb drive for me!

Appointment at 9.30am, I reached there at around 9am.

Asked around and nobody can help on my request. At last, I am so lucky to know that ICA provides a multi-purpose kiosk machine at the ground floor to help us to print out statement from there! What an excellent service. I saw people printed out income tax assessment and CPF statement from there, I did for CPF statement only.

Went 5th floor, scan my appointment barcode, queue number printed automatically.

I was called within 5 minutes, and finished the whole verification within 15 minutes! Amazing.

It was so different after they implemented the new e-appointment system, no more frustrated crowds there. What a big achievement!

ICA Building Office Hour

Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 5.00pm

Saturday: 8.00am to 1.00pm

Closed on Sunday & Public Holidday

Q-Tickets Issuing Hours

Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 4.30pm

Saturday: 8.00am to 12.30pm

UMNO members, Please Start Blogging

2009-12-08T15:57:00.001+08:00

Urge from a UMNO leader yesterday.

The influences of technology was obviously under estimated by Barisan Men in 2009 308 Election.

Today's Mall Opened Yesterday (6-Dec)

2009-12-07T11:45:00.002+08:00

Newly opened shopping mall at Ulu Tiram, biggest in term of size in Ulu Tiram.

5 minutes drive from Jusco Tebrau City, on the left from JB toward Kota Tinggi.

What they have: Cinema, bowling, and most importantly Free Parking.

World Cup 2010 Draw Results

2009-12-05T14:37:00.003+08:00

I think Group G has more uncertainty and the toughest.

Group A: South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, France
Group B: Argentina, Nigeria, Korea Republic, Greece
Group C: England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia
Group D: Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana
Group E: Netherlands, Denmark, Japan, Cameroon
Group F: Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia
Group G: Brazil, Korea DPR, Côte d'Ivoire, Portugal
Group H: Spain, Switzerland, Honduras, Chile

More details on fifa.

Famous Fried Bee Hoon in JB - San Low Seafood

2009-12-03T23:01:00.007+08:00

San Low fried bee hoon (三楼米粉), famous in JB.

This is the best fried bee hoon I ever tried in JB so far. However, the portion a bit small.

Cost: Bee Hoon for 2 + 1 coconut + 1 liang teh = RM 15.

San Low Seafood restaurant is located at Jalan Biru, Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru. (Map)

妈..这是你的儿子吗?

2009-12-02T19:50:00.001+08:00

身为儿子的, 知道妈妈没再住在家, 私自进入家, 搬走妈的东西, 是人吗?

鄭丁賢 - 腸胃问答题

2009-12-02T18:59:00.001+08:00

答案应该都是D吧!

http://www.sinchew-i.com/sciWWW/node/128419?tid=387

Pikom PC Fair at JB - Persada

2009-12-01T19:15:00.001+08:00

11 Dec (Friday) to 13 Dec (Sunday)
11am - 9pm

Pasir Gudang Seafood - "Floating Platform" Experience

2009-11-28T21:12:00.003+08:00

We have been to this out-of-the-way seafood restaurant a few years back, couldn't recall the name until I searched it high and low today on web.

Found a good article about it at Elaine and Quentin's post, they have a good description about the seafood place.

Some unique points to note:
- Foods are fresh and considerably cheap.
- Restaurant is hidden in the bush and oil palm trees, great experience for adventurous people like you and me, ha. No clear sign board, just follow your feeling and the tiny road along Tanjung Puteri Golf Resort
- You can see Pulau Ubin, Singapore!
- The restaurant is actually floating on a not so stable platform, so while enjoying your food, you feels the movement.

Hock Kee Seafood Rakit & Restaurant

福記海番村海上餐廳

No. 111, Jalan Pantai Kampung Pasir Puteh

81700 Pasir Gudang, Johore

Owner's mobile: 012-7309777 / 012-7324888

(Map)

Dialing US - From Singapore and Malaysia

2009-11-27T16:39:00.001+08:00

What a big difference!!

From Singapore Mobile to US - 8 cents per minute (19 cents Ringgit)

From Malaysia Mobile to US - RM 1 per minute =>
5 times more expensive than calling from Singapore!! (10 times if no conversion involved)

How soon can Malaysia become a "DEVELOPED" country?!

Today is the best day of my life!

2009-11-26T19:44:00.000+08:00

Think Positively...Today is the best day of my life!

Tanjung Puteri Custom Complex to Open 24 Hours

2009-11-26T19:32:00.001+08:00

PM Datuk Seri Najib has instructed Customs and Excise Department to operate Tanjung Puteri Custom Complex (the lorries' custom) 24 hours a day. It takes effect this Saturday midnight (Prevously it closed at midnight, and reopen at 6am).

It makes the transport operators happy and also smoothen traffics between JB-Singapore.

笨.重選

2009-11-25T01:02:00.002+08:00

Very interesting article from 鄭丁賢 2009-11-23. Excerpt from this article:

......

說來，納吉和慕尤丁也沒有甚麼靈藥仙丹，我們可以打賭，過幾天，所謂的解決方案出爐，其實只是一個很簡單的方案。

就是重選嘛！

這麼簡單的方案，還得勞動國陣大哥和二哥，真是笨得可以。

......

翁派要明~10月才選，時間拖愈久愈好，磨刀霍霍，可以的話，再多砍幾個。

蔡派要明年3月選，理由是孩子要放假，老婆忙過年。

廖派要今年12月選，早選早好，否則夜長夢多，樹倒猢猻散。

ClearType Font - Relief for Your Eyes on XP

2009-11-24T23:34:00.001+08:00

ClearType Font

Normal Font

ClearType font can reduce eye strain for long-hour computer users like us (especially if we use LCD monitor).

I enabled it today. I see much difference and I just feel better for my eyes!

For Windows XP users, use the online ClearType Tuner to enable it, it is as simple as 1-2-3. For Windows 7, it is already part of the Control Panel component.

Thanks brother See Liang for this good sharing.

New Parking Rate at Persada Johor

2009-11-24T19:09:00.001+08:00

Metro Parking has "silently" increased the parking rate for monthly pass holder.

Existing Holder - RM 120 / month
New Application - RM 150 / month

New Perodua MPV -Alza Launched

2009-11-23T22:37:00.001+08:00

New Perodua MPV launched today. At 9 something, people still crowding the show room. Seems many people are attracted with the outlook and pricing.

Some fast facts: 1.5L , cost 59K for Auto Metallic model.

她想吗？我们也想吗？

2009-11-23T11:36:00.001+08:00

妈妈到了一个新环境。我能感觉到她的不安和不稳定的情绪，毕竟我是她的血脉。

无缘无故的打骂孙儿们，把别人的东西想成是自己的，这都是她想要的吗？

考虑了大家所能付出的，还有她目前状况，这是最好的选择了。

Volunteer Sign Language Instructor needed at Handicapped And Mentally Disabled Children Association Centre, Johor Bahru (Johor, Malaysia)

2009-11-21T08:44:00.008+08:00

As there is increasing number of patients at PERSATUAN PENJAGAAN KANAK-KANAK TERENCAT AKAL JOHOR BAHRU, JOHOR (HOME), communication barrier is one of the major issue they encountered daily. Needs for sign language instructor raised.

If you know of anyone that can help voluntarily, kindly approach Kak Siti at +607-5989676.

*HELP THE HELPLESS*

时好时坏

2009-11-16T22:53:00.001+08:00

今天妈知道她身在何处，也记得我女儿的名字，真的太棒了。但是，下一通电话时，能记起来吗？

Free WiFi at OldTown White Coffee, Giant Plentong, JB.

2009-11-15T18:34:00.001+08:00

Can access the network from playground next door.

Jing Xuan's First Ride (2 years 7 months)

2009-11-15T09:38:00.003+08:00

At La Kopi, Taman Gaya, JB (Free WiFi)

2009-11-14T19:43:00.002+08:00

不睡的妈妈

2009-11-10T18:35:00.001+08:00

半夜两点了，妈毫无睡意，重复的检查点着门窗有没有锁上，这是我第一次叫她睡觉〔我十一点已睡了〕。搞了整晚，我五点又被她吵醒。她不见了钥匙，正焦虑着，这是我第二次叫她睡觉。六点了，我第三次叫她睡觉。

迷迷糊糊的听到电视机发出的声音，应该是八点多了吧……十一月九日