April 29, 2007

sungai petani, my hometown

anjali* wrote:
Last month I went back to my hometown for a couple of days. So I thought it would be good to introduce this booming town which I grew up in – Sungai Petani or S.P, as what people of the northern region would simply refer to it as.
Nowadays, one can hardly call it a […]

Painting the Masjid Negara!

Really cool picture I think.
Built in a modern design, the most distinguishing features of the Masjid Negara are its 73m (243-ft.) minaret and the umbrella-shaped roof, which is said to symbolize a newly independent Malaysia’s aspirations for the future. Could be true, as the place was built in 1965, the year Singapore split from Malaysia. […]

Asian vs Western-Style Toilets!!!

American Expat in SEA:
The Asian toilet or the Muslim toilet is basically a hole the ground, there is normally a hose hanging down next to the toilet or a tub of water and a pail. You basically stand over the hole and then squat to relieve yourself. While it might sound simple so use, it […]

April 28, 2007

Ijok: Phantom Buses!!!

susan wrote:
Keadilan kicked off their “operasi tangkap hantu” (ghostbuster operation) immediately after 12 mid-night. The registration/ plate numbers of several buses, believed to be carrying phantom voters were announced during last night’s ceramah. Voters were requested to identify these buses whenever possible. They were also asked to report to Keadilan leaders in order for them […]

Peralihan Students = Tiada Harapan?

Angelina wrote:
Today, I was helping a teacher to take care of the Peralihan class while she was off to do some stuff. She gave them some work to do and I was to make sure that they complete it. They don’t understand what the teacher said when she said she had to go out. So […]

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