305. Back to the kandang!

Nothing special at work today. Just the usual stuff.

Went over to Kepala Batas with Yew Peng to pick up his new rims and also Adrian's rims. While we were there, we had dinner at the usual mamak stall near Public Bank. It seems that it's run by new people. The food still is as good. Guess that's all that matters.

Went over to Lai's new house to help him install his new sound system and all. *drool drool*. By the time we left KB it's already 1am. After dropping Adrian's rim at his place, rushed home to my bed. Nite nite.

304. KL

Woke up really late since we don't have a deadline to meet. Had "breakfast" at the chinese restaurant downstairs of the hotel, checked out and went for a walk around Midvalley while waiting for Eva's mom. Bought a couple of DIY stuff. Among them is and automatic door sealer for my room door and some foam tapes. It supposedly keeps out wind, insects and noise even.

The door weather strip & the automatic door seal which I bought

Left KL rather early and as usual, stopped by Tapah for an early dinner and continued the journey home. Reached home before 9pm and the decided to go for Ikan Bakar beside Chong's apt.

Once I reached home, started on my DIY project. By the time I got everything installed it's already 2am. Pleased with the result, but the sound proofing isn't that good.

The start of my DIY project, the door seal installed

Attaching the weather strip to the door frame

Managed to watch the MU vs Liverpool match. How dissapointing. Liverpool lost 1-0. Anyway, time to sleep.

303. Early morning!

Managed to wake up at 4:30am! We only had 3 hrs of sleep! Boy! it's gonna be a long long day ahead.

Rendevouz with the rest of the guys as planned at 5am and set off.

The drive was rather uneventful. We stoped by tapah and Restaurant Jejantas for breaks. Once we reached KL we dropped off our cars at the workshop in Sunway. Needed to have some work done on the car.

We went for lunch at KLCC coz the guys needed to check into the hotel and do some shopping. Did buy myself a pair of cargo pants coz the pair I brought along was dirty from working on my car earlier. After a couple of hours, we're back in Sunway to check on the status of our cars. Very happy with the outcome, though feeling a bit bewildered on the means. Sigh.


Shot of KLCC - taken from the garden

When we're finally done with our cars, it's already very late in the evening. By the time we left the workshop, it was 10ish! Since the boss stayed so late with us, we decided to have dinner with him. He suggested some seafood place in Klang. Off we go then.

Surprisingly the food the was very nice. Especially enjoyed the Stingray done nyonya style (or something like that). But guess since everyone was starving, we're a tad cranky. Felt better after filling out tummies.

Back to the hotel after that and rest. Couldn't really sleep so we end up watching the badminton match on TV and doing some light reading before calling it a nite.

302. Good Samaritan

There's still some good people left in this world. :) Lost my glasses at my customer's place. It dropped out of my pocket. By the time I realised, it probably has been half an hour later. I was thinking to myself that I have to get a new pair already. Gosh, and I just got this pair not too long ago.

Decided to try the guard house and see if anyone turned in a pair of Oakley sunglasses. To my surprise, there it was siting in the tray! :) Gosh, this sure brings back some of my faith in people.

Well, gotta get ready for my trip to KL early tomorrow morning. Going to stay over at Chong's apartment tonite and leave early tomorrow morning and meet the rest of the guys at Shell Juru.

Had dinner at Island Glades with Chong, Yew Peng, Jack, Ann and Tony. Tony stopped by on the way back from KL.

Over to Chong's place after that.

301. Batman's day off

Some days you feel like a super hero! Helping the weak, saving the world and impervious to pain. Then, there are days like this when you just want to hide in the corner and lick the wounds (which by way, one refuses to admit he has). Sigh!

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My Random Thots:

"A girl, 25, raped and killed while jogging near her housing estate in SP"

"Bomb goes off in Prangin Mall"

What the hell is this world coming to? The end times can't come soon enough.

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Six suspects detained in rape and murder case


REMANDED: The six suspects being taken to court by the police on Monday. They were later ordered by a Sungai Petani sessions court to be held for seven days for questioning.

SUNGAI PETANI: As the family of marketing executive Chee Gaik Yap gave her a final send-off, six suspects were ordered to be remanded by a Sungai Petani sessions court in connection with her rape and murder.

Sessions Court Judge Azizah Mahmud issued yesterday a seven-day remand order on the suspects, believed to be workers of a recreation club here.

The six, aged between 20 and 40, arrived in the afternoon at the courthouse in a police truck. They were taken to the Kuala Muda police headquarters lock-up two hours later.

The six were picked up from the club on Monday night.

Gaik Yap, who was jogging near Taman Ria Jaya on Saturday evening, was found dead less than nine hours later.


Gaik Yap

The Universiti Utara Malaysia graduate was believed to have been trailed by her assailants, kidnapped, raped and killed elsewhere before her body was dumped near the housing estate.

The case is being investigated as rape and murder.

If convicted of murder, the suspects could face the death penalty. Rapists could be punished by a jail term of between five and 20 years, and in some cases whipped.

It was believed that some tissue paper containing semen had been found at the recreation club and inside an unidentified pick-up which was seized by the police.

Police have questioned several witnesses, including the victim’s boyfriend.

Gaik Yap’s family, meanwhile, was unhappy that a security guard who was informed of her disappearance did not act promptly to alert the police.

Her father Ah Sau, 49, said his younger daughter Gaik Choon was jogging some distance from Gaik Yap when she realised that she had gone missing.

“My daughter rushed to the guardhouse of a gated community when she saw some bloodstains on the ground. But the guard did not immediately call the police,” he said.

“The guard said the bloodstains could have been because someone had bled from an accident.

Relatives, friends, colleagues and politicians, including state MCA chief Datuk Beh Heng Seong and DAP deputy secretary-general Chong Eng, turned up for the funeral.

Gaik Yap was cremated at the Siamese temple crematorium in Sungai Pasir here.

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Cops hope witnesses can shed light on Prangin Mall blast

PENANG: Seven witnesses are now helping police in their investigations into the bombing that killed a 47-year-old man at a cafe in Prangin Mall on Sunday.

State CID chief Senior Asst Comm II Syed Ismail Syed Azizan said police hoped to make headway into the case after quizzing them.

“A five-man team from the Bukit Aman forensic unit had also been sent to help,” he said.

Among the witnesses interviewed by police on Monday was singing competition emcee Teng Eng Teik who was barely 10m from the blast.

“I had just announced that the contest would start when the explosion went off. I initially thought that the organisers had let off some fireworks.

“I saw sparks and flames leaping up about 2m into the air. It was pandemonium after that as people ran helter-skelter.

“I noticed a man lying on the road and immediately knew that something bad had happened,” he said.

Senior Asst Comm II Syed Ismail Syed Azizan said they had yet to determine the motive of the bombing but business rivalry had not been ruled out.

On Jan 12, a milk bottle filled with explosives was found in a used car lot in Butterworth.

On Dec 11, a businessman discovered a parcel containing a hand grenade in his house in Codrington Avenue.

He called the handphone number, which had come with the parcel, and was told to pay RM200,000.

Police are trying to determine if the three cases are connected.

In the Prangin Mall incident, a homemade bomb, filled with nails and live ammunition, was detonated with a delayed fuse. It was lit by someone who fled the scene seconds before the explosion.

Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to contact the investigating officer, ASP Asri Akmal (019-5670059), or the police hotline at 04-2282222.

300! The 3rd Century Mark!

Who would've thought that this "fad" of mine would last this long! I do feel it's beginning to lose it's zest. Perhaps it's because this reflects my life.

Oh well, onto a more "positive" note, my finger's still hurting but it's no longer swollen. I can actually move it a tad. Gonna rest at home today and hopefully accelerate the healing. Actually stayed home coz there's some work that needs to be cleared before tomorrow.

299. Argghhhh!

Woke up and went over to One Stop with Chong for lunch. Bought some DVDs and headed home. Decided to work on my car. Chong was there to help. While looking for some parts, got my finger caught by the door. :( Spent the rest of the afternoon watching the DVDs at home with Chong, Yew Peng and Dennis.


Watched Dragon Squad. The show has great cinemagraphy, but the storyline "beh kee" (hokkien for cannot go). Still, it's nice to see Samo Hung in action again.

Went for dinner at US Pizza and then back home again for more movies.

This time we're watching The Chronicles or Narnia. Hmmmm, what can I say about this show? Sigh, it's a kid's show, complete with Santa Claus.

Guess it'll be an early nite to rest and recuperate. Hope my smashed finger won't keep me awake.

298. Nope, wasn't dreaming!

My hair is still ugly! :) Oh well.

Just remembered that I haven't gave a review on the book i'm reading in a long long long time (not that i've been reading it a lot!). These days, it's only a bedside read. Better step up and come up with the review soon.

After work went home and rested. Mom made steamboat and our family had dinner together. It's been a while since my family all sat down together and had dinner togeter.

Will be headed to Soho with Seng and Wee later. As always, their idea of an early nite ends at 3am.

297. A Bad Hair Day!

Left work slightly earlier and went for a haircut! Suffice to say that even my mom made fun of my hair! Everyone I met after that had "ideas" to improve my look. I reckon anything is better that what I look now. Dare I post a pic of my hair? :P It's the bloody curse of Friday the 13th, i tell u!

After rushing to finish off some work at home, went for dinner at the Seafood porridge place at bayan lepas. After which had to send Adrian back to his house to pick up some last minute stuff as he's leaving for KL tomorrow morning. One of the things he forgot to bring was a very important package on my behalf. That Dingbat! well, at least he still remembered. :)

Later went over to the Ikan Bakar place beside Gold coast for supper. But once at home, again, I wasn't sleepy. So started playing with the PS2 again. Before i knew it, it's already 5am!!!!!!! I need help!

296. Crashed again!

Just before I was about to leave my office, another computer crashed. Had to stay until about 8pm when I decide that this can wait. Packed up my stuff and left.

Got home and sent Yew Peng to pick up his car. After which we met up with Jack and Ann at the Pulau Tikus market for dinner. It's been a while since I had the Lok Lok there.

Finally got home about midnite and since I wasn't sleep yet, decided to spray the light cover of my car and do come touch up on the car. By the time I retire for the nite, it's already 2ish.

295. Out to chill

Decided to spend some time with my bros, but unfortunately Seng can't make it. So it's just Wee & I. As usual, end up in Soho for a quick nite. Basically just chatting about work and such.

Realised that I'm still in Malaysia. Was supposed to be out of here by end of last year. Really looking forward to the potential to be be assigned overseas. Guess that may not happen anytime soon. Darn!

Jo joined us at Soho later in the evening. As did Dave and his entourage.

The evening was mixed with light hearted chat and some deep stuff. After a few drinks, people tend to let their guards down.

We were exhanging ideas with one of the regulars (who shall remain anonymous) at Soho. Topics range from circumcision to pool techniques to being married. While we're at the topic of marriage, he made a comment about his wife. Starts off rather innocently enough about how she's forgetful and all. He commented that she's forgetful, but wastes her memory space on things that people don't want to know or petty stuff. The he jokes about how he's forgetful too. As soon as he's out of the house, he forgets that he's ever married.

It's odd, Those on the outside wants in, while those inside wants out.

Most of the people I know who are married, expresses their desire to get out. Just to be free once again. They joke about it, they talk about it, but thank goodness most dare not act on it.

The question that lingers for me is, "Do I still want in?"

"Well, Hell ya! As always, I'll follow my instincts." :)

Later in the evening, had another regular (who shall also remain anonymous) join us. Coincidently he's just had a big fight with his wife and is out to destress. We ended up having to drive him back home because he's too drunk. Once home, he's a tad reluctant to go in. Sigh. ¿cuándo él todo el extremo?

294. It's a holiday

It's nice to have a break again. Hung out late last nite having dinner and Haagen Daaz. After Ice Cream, we proceeded to Raffe for supper.

Managed to get a proper sleep and woke up only at 11ish. Had to send Seng to the mechanic to collect his car. Had lunch with Seng & Adrian.

After that followed Adrian to Eva's house and hung out there a bit.

Met up with Chong, Yew Peng, Jack and Ann. Then it's off to dinner at Sriwan at Crystal Point. Surprisingly, the food was delicious. We then adjourned to Chef and Brew to chit chat. One of Eva's friend, Samantha, joined us. When we left, it's about midnite.

293. Ahhh, the weekend

7th Jan (Sat)
After work, went to Church with Adrian and Eva. As expected, it's less crowded compared with sunday. Perhaps this is a good day to go to church :)


Received a copy of RGBC's 40th anniversary magazine

After church, had dinner with Chong at US Pizza and then headed over to Adrian's house for movies. Yes yes, a mundane saturday nite I tell u.

8th Jan (Sun)
Woke up at 11ish and headed over to Starbucks for breakfast. After which, we decided to go over to Yew Peng's new house to have a look see. It's impressive. Nice house with nice gardens and all. Looks like we found ourselves another BBQ venue.

Headed over to Balik Pulau for laksa and Hokkien Mee in the evening and went back home to catch up on zzzzzzz.


Came back home and found that Ruyi has started taking her first steps d

Was awaken from my slumber for dinner at 9:30pm. They're all meeting at Kayu Nasi Kandar. As always, the food is good, but over priced. Oh well, don't intend to go there often anyway. That's another weekend gone. Good thing Tuesday is a holiday too :)

292. Weekend yet again

It's the start of a weekend. Yew Peng went to KL to get his car tuned up and was very happy with the results, then he's off to Melaka for a wedding.

Raine is leaving for US tonite for work.

Will be heading out to E-Gate for dinner with Chong and the rest. Wonder if it's gonna be a quiet nite.

TN will be stopping by Penang tomorrow on her way to Langkawi for her diving course :)

291. Memoirs of a Geisha

Clarinase is a miracle drug for flu and fever. Of course mom's pampering helps too :) Feeling much better already.

Went over to Chong's place after work and had dinner at the Ikan Bakar place beside his apartment. Really nice food they have there.

After dinner, went back to his apartment and waited for Yew Peng and Jack. Yippie arrived earlier and Jack finally arrived at 10ish.

And so begins the movie. The quality of the video is low. I think it's a nice show. Above my expectations. Zhang Zi Yi was stunning. Here's the link to the official site Memoirs Of A Geisha.

290. Slept in

Woke up at 11am! :) Chong called and said that Lai is coming over wanted to go over to Midlands to wash his car and over to Gurney Plaza because he wants to buy a mini hifi system. Had lunch at the Taiwanese restaurant at Midlands.

Jack and Ann joined us at Midlands and later we drove over to the pet shop near Gurney Plaza to pick up Murdoch. We went over to Gurney Plaza and hung out there until dinner time where Adrian, Eva and Dennis joined us for dinner at Dome.

Went home after that. Not feeling too well, so slept early.

289. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!

Seems like a typical sunday. Had breakfast with Chong, Jack and Yew Peng at E-Gate starbucks. Just lazed around. Went over to Chong's place to watch some DVDs and waited for Lai to come over for Adrian's open house. Jack's bro, Tony, is also coming to Penang later in the evening.

Hard at work at Starbucks

Some artistic shots taken at Starbucks

Taken from Chong's apt balcony

We finally reached Adrian's open house at about 9:30pm. Most of the food is gone. We did managed to eat something.

After dinner, it's off to Batu Ferringhi to meet Tony and take a drive to Teluk Bahang. We did meet up with Tony and we started to drive up to Teluk Bahang. Jack, Chong, Yew Peng and I reached the dam safely, but Tony and his friends were no where to be seen. Tony finally called Jack and told Jack that one of Tony's friends crashed. So we doubled back and went to the crash site. Luckily, everyone is safe, but the car wasn't drivable. We called for a tow truck and waited.

The tow truck finally came and it's off to supper at Kassim Mustafa while Tony and his friends head back to Chang Lun.

What a day!

288. New Year's Eve

Another year comes to a close. Another emotional roller coaster year :P If my anger management class is anything to go by, I should've gone psycho by now. :) Hmmm, perhaps I already am.

Oh well, We're just gonna have a simple gathering at my place. To quietly ease into the new year.

The guys came over, we ordered pizza and set up the PS2 and had a few games of snooker. They left at 4am and that was that. We decided to meet up at Starbucks for coffee tomorrow morning.

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My Random Thots:

Had some time to reflect on the whole year. So many losses, so much pain and yet so many new things/experiece gained and so much joy and happiness. At least this year, I have a blog to retain the memories.

287. Eve of New year's eve!

Had lunch with Chuwy where he gave me my Christmas present! Darn it! Another family which I didn't get any presents for! I miss my little helpers. Sigh, gone are the days I guess.

Met up with Yippie, Chong and Jack at MPower and then to the Pulau Tikus market for dinner. Haven't been there in a while. Had the economy noodles and green beans soup. Man, the simple pleasures in life eh.

After that, we took a drive to Teluk Bahang dam. Then headed over to my place to chill.

286. Blur

Been so busy with work and all that this whole week again went by in a flash! Normally the year end would be routine and quiet. Everyone will be in holiday mood and things won't be so tense. But this year is a tad different, it seems that my customers were rushing a lot of last minute orders.

Managed to have dinner with Yippie, Chong and Jack. Then headed to town to meet Dave, his wife, Adrian and Eva at Shamrock. Ran into Ken Khor there. Haven't seen him in a while.