What is Malaysia Rank in Corruption for 2012

From Wall Street Journal:

Transparency International said Malaysia scored worst in the 2012 Bribe Payers Survey. It asked about 3,000 executives from 30 countries whether they had lost a contract in the past year because competitors paid a bribe—and in Malaysia, 50% said yes.

Even Indonesia, with a long-standing reputation for corruption, fared better than more-developed Malaysia: Southeast Asia’s largest economy came in at 47%. By comparison, 27% of respondents in China said they thought bribes had cost them business.

“Foreign companies looking to supply to the government have to be aware that they’re likely to be asked for a bribe,” Mr. Low said.

Read more from this link:
http://blogs.wsj.com/searealtime/2012/12/11/malaysia-tops-bribery-table/


Well done, Malaysia! >,<

Hairdresser Limitation

This is something everyone should read it as it amaze me. I'm glad I'm not living in the town eventhough Im leaving in my country.

I do prefer males to cut my hair as they able to understand what I want and able to make my hair look even better with my untame hair. Not being bias, but we should have choice on the hairdresser we are comfortable with (female or male). I have gone to hair salon many times, yet I never have such impression where hair salons and unisex establishments are the most convenient places for immoral activities. If the hairdress is extremely good one and highly recommend, it is quite a loss to forgo his/her talent and make more ladies/men feel confident with her/his improved hairstyle.

As I remember long time ago, they mentioned the Islamic rulings only apply to their own ppl, but they now try to impose to everyone (including Non-Muslim) is an excuse that it  create illicit activities ?

If a person intend to set up an immortal activities, they will be always find ways to have a brothel behind the public eye.



http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/11/26/nation/12370817&sec=nation

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/11/26/nation/12370821&sec=nation

Baby got dent...

Lately I seen several car accidents and I even got myself into a silly accident. Where I reversed my car without looking careful at the rear mirror. Thank goodness I hit a pillar rather a human being.  When I saw the dent, I was just laughing and smiling over the damage for the whole day. I only feel a bit upset on next day. Weird huh!! I have a slow reponse to certain bad news like this.

Actually I was tired exhausted and drive in blank mind. People frequently say "Don't Drink and Drive", for myself....I categories myself as "Don't Drive when Overhausted".

I thought it is will cost me a bomb, but thank goodness the mechanic took 3 solid hours to repair the damage and repaint the car like new with less than MYR100. It is quite a good deal eventhough it is pretty time-consuming lesson. Phew!!

Property purchased but get conned

SHAH ALAM: Five property agents have conned at least 400 people into buying non-existent houses priced between RM150,000 and RM280,000.

Some of the victims were eventually declared bankrupt by the banks for not settling any of their payment.

Apparently, they had paid about 10% deposit to the property agents and signed the agreement without the presence of lawyers.

Selangor police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Tun Hisan Tun Hamzah said the victims had booked the houses during a property fair in Kuala Lumpur in 2006.

After waiting for almost six years, he said 138 victims decided to file a report against the agents.

“A check showed that the supposed projects in Meru, Klang and Banting do not exist at the mentioned location,” he said yesterday.

The victims had approached the Muslim Consumers Association of Malaysia (PPIM) before lodging reports at eight district police headquarters in Selangor on Sunday.

Police are also investigating the possibility of involvement of parties from local banks suspected of collaborating with the so-called agents.

DCP Tun Hisan said they had identified six banks that had approved loans for the non-existent projects.

“We are investigating if there is any element of forgery,” he said.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/23/nation/12213069&sec=nation


I'm wondering how this could happen in Malaysia continously. This make people able to con house buyers so easily. Previously when I purchased my home, my lawyer and bank lawyer will investigate the propery validity before I able to get approval for the mortage.
It is impossible to get approval of bank loan for non-existent property as the banks' lawyer suppose to investigate the property paperwork before the loan able to approve. Should banks and govt do something this issue by doing more transparency on property developers' latest property development publicly. From this news, seem local banks also not trustworthy and in the end, banks and the property developers are not affected and the victims always the house buyers. Why the protection and consumer rights in Malaysia so damn weak?

However consumers should not be greed and just book property in rush before checking on the property developers' background, financial health, previous property developed and the quality after built. It is not easy to find these information, however it is best to ask around, drive to the previous property done by them, search for any complaints by the house owners and digs as much information of the property developer as much as possible.

Of course, there are many directors do close and re-open another new property company after they created a bad name, or get blacklisted, or run away in the middle of development, and etc...

• Always find a good trustful lawyer you are comfortable with. Don't simply get a lawyer due to cheap fee offered, unless you know the lawyer well.
• Never rely solely what property developer promise you. Stick to your ground and always investigate on the property developer's financial and reputation.
• Nothing come free to you. Dont dream, wake up.
• Ask whether location of the property going to develop and drive to the place to survey it. Dont try to imagine virtually.

Malaysian Movies not living to the standard

I rarely watch local movie as most of the time, it suck big time and not sure what is the story behind.  However after many years not watching...I tried to watch this movie, give some chance as hoping Malaysian directors might have improve in producing a quality movie which able to a hit or and able to bring to higher standard .

Well, from this movie "Chow Kit"...I was shocked on what Malaysia approved such movie out. Raping like it a common thing and people are like coakroaches living in the city. If you want to justice, you need to take into your own hand. There is the 1st story where the little gal and some boys are in living dire situation and required to fend/feed themselves as their mom are prostitute or their father are drug addict. When the gal was raped...the kids went after the rapist and killed him with sticks. The overall movie, I felt letdown. What is the moral of the story? When you are born in unfortunate life, you forever brand as unfortunate and should be treat like one the rest of your life? Hey kids! You want justice?? ..You must take into your own hand? WTF!!!

Sorry as I do not want to say ill words on my country's film makers but I wish they can be more creative and able to produce a worthy and meaningful movie which able to encourage old and young generation to watch while generate healthy income to promote Malaysia.

Please do not even bring up "Mak Rempit" movies...it is even worse as it promoting ill society into young Malaysian...then blaming on Western and internet as the cause of the youngsters' bad influence. Should reflect on what they are promote indirectly to the younger generation. >,<

Try to see what Korean has done where they start the entertainment industry from nothing..just from years back...just look at where are they now.

Section 114A (Internet Network)

This is an interesting link my friend send to me, it is sound a bit silly on this section 114A, however it is best to lock your WIFI line and logout your accounts of emails or blogs and other account right after you done. I just feel pity on those cafes which provide free internet access to their customers, out of sudden they might be jailed over this act. It is sound scary actually. But if you want the country to be well advance and IT savy...why this act is occurring. Is there anyway to catch the actual person rather than pointing the one who own the line if the owner actually innocent?  hmmmmmm....sound scary to me.

http://stop114a.wordpress.com/what-is-section-114a/

Courtesy in KL dropped again

The latest appraisal by the magazine shows Kuala Lumpur almost at the bottom of a list of Least Courteous Cities at number 34 out of 36 major cities in the world.

1) A casual toss of a cigarette butt out of the window, a surreptitious flick of a candy wrapper into the corner when no one is watching.

> Yes, seen many time while stuck in the traffic jam or speeding the highway. Some even throw orange skins out especially during CNY

2) The idiots who rush into the lift as soon as the door opens, without giving the occupants a chance to exit.

> Yes, the last time happened was 2 months ago....when I even rarely go out of outside. It happen my place. Three  young morons just stand outside the life and blocking my pathway of exit...who insisting I let them in first. Seriously???

3) The shopper who changes her mind about buying the packet of choy sum in a supermarket but is too lazy to walk all the way back to the perishables section to return the item, so she stuffs that package into the rack at the nearest aisle.

> Yes, each time I go to groceries...seen many unwanted goods even the perishable/frozen ones just simply place into the rack before the cashiers. 

4) Diners with kids who drop food on the floor of a restaurant, leaving behind a mess. It's something they don't do at home but eating out gives them the licence to act like slobs

> Do not't expect the fella to clean up, but at least some of courtesy to inform the waiter/waitress about the mess. Most of frequent I seen is McDonald sundae plop on the floor and everyone stepping on it.

5) Kevin Mcintyre, a Scottish expatriate working in Kuala Lumpur, said he missed his stop on the train because people were rushing into it as he was trying to get out.

> Experience once during after working hour...everyone were pushing each other from in and out. Why those people rush in when the train is fully with people tend to get out from the train. It does prolong the time and the close train shut up. Because of that...I missed the train 3 times and late for my appointment...thats was the last time I take the train. Actually those LRT staff should make announcement before the train arrive as reminder to the passengers to let the other passengers to exit first before getting into the train as Malaysian need to be told what to do for now....

The things I have not seen but I have done so far...yet some people asking why I'm nice when not needed to be. Well... I choose to be la...and make me feel happy and unselfish time to time. To me, some people consider nice to strangers are odd. Seriously...it is who you are....you should not categories who you should be nice or not.

1)  Signalling to the driver who is looking for a parking bay where your car is parked so that he can take your spot.

> Done many times to others as I get so annoyed with those people who walk coolly into their cars and pretend you are invisible when you looking for a car park like mad person.

2) Picking up an item for the stranger who dropped it.

> Some people are grateful and thank me for picking up. Some people just take from me and say "Ohhh" and walk away.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/7/24/nation/11717118&sec=nation

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/7/25/nation/11726353&sec=nation

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/7/25/nation/11724314&sec=nation

Shooting spree

Businessman shot 4 times by gunman KUALA LUMPUR:
A 53-year-old coffee shop owner was shot four times while waiting for his workers in front of his premise in Happy Garden, Old Klang Road on Friday. Brickfields police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Abdul Bari Wan Abdul Khalid said the victim was smoking a ciggerate in his car when a man in a Proton Waja pulled over and fired four shots at the victim in the 10.30pm incident. All the shots hit him. It is learnt that the victim despite being injured in the shooting managed to get the registration number of the get-away car. The victim however stopped his car when the suspect who realised  he was followed, reversed his car and fired another two shots at the victim before speeding away. It is not known if any of the latest shots hit the victim. The victim was sent to University Malaya Medical Centre by his workers for treatment. Wan Bari said the case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code for murder attempt.

http://www.nst.com.my/latest/businessman-shot-4-times-by-gunman-1.104777#

This case happen just few block away from my home. I even had my dinner at the cafe 2 months ago. The ground floor is the cafe, while upper floor is flower decorating classes by the same owner. The owner is chatty and extremely friendly to all his customers who come to his shop to eat. I cannot believe someone attempt to kill him, I wonder why this criminal action taken? As from the neighborhood, everyone knows he is nice chap. Just a shocker....as people easily offend and will make crazy action...what for??? What is the valid reason for all this?? When this incident happen, a friend happen to be there. When he saw what happen, he ran for his life as he fear the shooter will return. He is still traumatized from it as he is just pass-by at the wrong time and place. As I know, more shooting cases also occurring quite frequent lately too. Why cannot talk out man to man? Why need to hire assassin as the solution?

KL crime rate (continuation)

"According PEMANDU, Malaysia's index crime has dipped 10.1% to 63,221 cases between January to May 2012 from 70,343 cases recorded in the corresponding period last year"

Well, if you calculate a rough estimation how prone the crime ocurring in Malaysia.... where we just assume 5 months =152 days, which means  416 crime case per day and also indicate roughly 17 crimes happening every hour. If compare with last year comparison, it is only reduced 2 crimes hourly. Does this really us feel safer and relieve? Hmmm.... >,<  

Well, at least we know how bad is the crime rate in here now in figures




and they also mentioned "The Global Peace Index has rated Malaysia the safest and most peaceful country in Southeast Asia, the fourth in Asia Pacific and the 20th in the world.

It is because Singapore imported weapons, heavy weapon and high military capability are rated higher index compared to Malaysia. This could just mean Singapore spending more money on their military dept. We should look on how the peace index are computated before claimed the safest country

For future reading:
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/pemandu-crime-dropped-10.1pc-from-january-to-may/

Debate

Too bad, there will be no more debates. However it is expected after seeing the debate. As not many capable ministers in Malaysia are good in debating.


http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/7/11/nation/11640148&sec=nation

KL crime rate

Lately in KL facing a high rate of robberies, not those snatch and run anymore. Now it is bodily harm the victims before robbing. The rate of the crime is increasing yet the govt mentioned our country consider safe compared to Singapore. Really shake head on this statement. Seriously, the election is coming....yet the politician not really bothered about the safety of the people with constant robberies. I almost been rob before, it is traumatizing even after incident over. I screamed for help while my colleague was rob in front of my eyes.  Later make police report over the incident, they told us...the many case happen like that. To be honest, when it happen...people might tend to watch and stay away while occur.  Well, what to do....most robbery cases are not disclose nor publish in the newspaper. The news lately covering about politicians  prefer to create bad imaging on their opposition and bickering at each other.. As a citizen, it is sad state, extremely embarrassing and disappointed  on them. Oh please, stop actings like kids and start to act like a adults taking care of the children (citizens).

Haze and flu

Having flu on and off these past few days as due to the haze and it is quite irrating. Even it rain a short while 2 days, but it does not help much. I sweep the floor every day and always detect plentitful of fine black dust and dirt without fail. Seem the air really bad still even it is better than 3 days ago.

KL - hazy

Seem lately the weather in KL is very humid, mild wind only and lack of rain. The sight of KL view is very hazy as the air is not well circulated. Really need rain ☔ to make air healthier. I have a sweet neighbour who loves to cook and occasionally will give us some dessert or herbal tea. I'm happy staying here as my neighbours all caring and nice. Each other take care of each other unit if anything happen. Still remember one time, my neighbour unable to open his gate, everyone came out to help and finding ways to open the lock for 2 hours. It is funny but sense of helping each other is there.

Highest number of bankrupts are car loan defaulters

By MAZWIN NIK ANIS (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR:

Car loan defaulters top the list of people declared bankrupts.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz told Parliament there were 29,338 bankrupts under this category from 2005 to April 2012.

Others who were made bankrupts involved those with personal loans (15,299), housing loans (14,327), business loans (14,327) and failure to settle corporate loans (6,127).

Nazri said 6,163 individuals were declared bankrupt for standing as guarantors to loan defaulters.

The Insolvency Department registered other causes for bankruptcy as failure to settle credit card bills (5,735 people), income tax (1,112), study loans (196) and others (24,975).

Between 2005 and April this year, the department registered 116,379 people who have been declared bankrupt.

"Of the figure, those aged between 35 and 44 makes up the most number of bankrupts with 37,493 individuals," he said in response to a question by William Leong Jee Kean (PKR-Selayang).


[Why people tend to purchase cars which they cannot afford to pay monthly installment? I wonder a lot on this most of the time as I'm not car lover and I prefer a vehicle with 4 wheels with basic road safety is sufficient. Always put 30% of your monthly salary into saving before spending additional expenses apart of your daily expenses as older people tend to do]

People with no filter mouth

Normally when I reached office every morning, I will greet anyone passes me cheerfully. Why come to office look with grumpy face RIGHT?
Anyway...I was at the pantry making my morning coffee when one of my female colleague came to get some water. I complimented her nice dress and suggested that she should wear more dresses as she look very womanly and nice. She was happy that I compliment her. Then this colleague guy (moron) suddenly ask me not to tell lie to her. Seriously, I told him off..."I'm just being honest and I compliment when I do feel they are deserve to be compliment". Not sure why this guy always need to be so crude and hurtful even we NOT talking about him. Geessshhh!! This guy always like to say mean things and think it is fun....seriously you are already mid 30s. If you have nothing good to say.....SHUT UP le!!!

Cramp into a small office @ 2012 Jun

Today is my last day working at the current floor, on this coming Monday wil be moving back to the old floor. This is so odd as working with this company, I have move 4 times and fear of moving again. Now the old floor cramp with additonal existing colleagues and squeeze together like inside pigeon cage. The ventilation and air circulation of the whole office going to be unhealthy. I have no doubt people will prompt to take sick leave in near days. With around 50-60 people in the small area with only 2 air-condition with 2-3 horse power each cassette of the air con. It is not a good idea....well.... I guess it is not easy now with the economy in roller coaster mode right now people are more cost conscious. Let see another 1-2 years time how they are going to shove more new team members. Hope things will work out well soon.


This is my previous workstation before moving up.

Honey Smoked Duck (Korea)

Currently Isetan KLCC having Korea Food Fair. I don't fancy Korean food but my sis is a big fan. However this smoke honey duck look promising and bought a packet to try out. Seem it is quite easy to cook especially those who want to have a quick meal. Just toss the duck meat into the pan without any oil needed as the oil will ooze out from the duck meat. It is done within 3-5 mins. However the expiry duration from the manufacturer is 2 months. Just with with plain rice or with pasta is good enough. It is tasty and juicy..unlike those packaged meats in the grocery market. Will definitely buy if Isetan do sell them at all times.

Kikyo Japanese (puchong)

Having buffet lunch in Kikyo Japanese Restaurant in Puchong..it is RM39.90+ per pax. The food is just average and nothing to shout about. But the sashimi is fresh but the portion is a bit off. Do not think will be coming back unless my friends insist on comings If compare the similarity of the same buffet and food provided, would prefer MAIU Japanese Buffett @ Sri Petaling is better choice. However the price is a big higher - MYR 43.80++

Wedding in Malaysia - wear formal or informal??

I'm always happy to receive wedding invitations from my close friends, but I dread to attend. Even my own wedding, I kept as simple as possible as less people attend the better. I dislike big wedding as there is no purpose at all. I still remember last year when one of my US colleague came to Malaysia, before he attend to our senior manager's wedding, he asked what normally we wear for other wedding. I just told him...it is simple..just wear a working shirt and pants is sufficient. He was shocked and asked..no tie?..no jacket? No formal wear? I just replied it is rare to see those attend a wedding while wearing formal wear unless you are part of the family or it is requested by the couple only. He just look at me like I'm weird or pulling his leg. I just said....got people just T-shirt and jean to weddings, ok?? He just continue shock. He look really funny with shock face..hahahahaha! Anyhow, I do think agree that we should respect the couple celebration by wearing appropriately if possible. At least not wearing t-shirt and jeans..totally a no! No! Hope in coming days, people will wear more appropriately accordingly base on the event we attend

Kids toys from the past and current difference

For a year now, everywhere I go like having lunch or dinner in nice restaurant or food stall. I will see kids having their own ipad.

Last 2 weeks, I asked my friend who have 2 son aged 2 and 5 yrs old, why all kids having ipad rather adults. I feel like the purchasing power is actually the kids. He told me that without ipad, it is hard to eat without peace and make the kids occupied with movies and games.

But during my childhood time, I'm required to sit and not create tantrum even I'm bored during a meal time. If I try to be become a monkey (cranky behaviour), my parents will discipline me thoroughly.
In my whole childhood, I only have a baby doll in rabbit costume to play!! My house garden is my playground. I like to pretend the garden is my kitchen where I will pluck weeds or small leaves and light up candles under the plant pots and start cooking the weeds/leaves.

What I feel kids nowadays expect more things to be given to them on their feet than previous generation. Not spoilt but just privilege.

Tipping

Not sure whether it is all correct, as I found some are incorrect thou

http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/what-to-tip-your-waiter-almost-everywhere-in-the-world/

Blaming yet not admit oneself wrong

Malaysia's Defence Ministry blaming Google as  they had relied on the free online Google Translate for the English version of its official website, which resulted in the many mistakes found on the site.

Seriously, it is a butt joke for us all. They do not say sorry but blame of Google instead. I guess malaysia ministries do only understand and read BM language. Wonder how they interact with other countries' nation. Probably in broken english or expect others to learn/understand BM????

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/1/10/nation/20120110074210&sec=nation

2012 the restarting from the beginning

This is a new year, from having an awesome. Now suddenly one man show in everything. Hoping I could cope with what is thrown to me. Must pray more often.

Public Holidays in Malaysia 2012

On January and February 2012 has awesome public holiday for Malaysia