Questions and More Questions?

I'm only crazy that's all. Lol.

But I guess I just wanted to ask a few more questions but time was running short. Too short.

I need more time!

Good Sleep

Well, it wasn't like total blackout sleep but it was sure a nice one. I was for once know that after a good talk, I would cuddle up and just dream off to a nice place.

I also dunno what I dreamt about but I know my body wasn't tensed and I refuse to wake up!

Thanks.

DiGi

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Now I know it's 70% owned by guess which country? My favourite all white country Norway. It seems that Telenor has like 70% stakes in it.

Talking about these Norwegians. Powerful man with their super tall guys and not to mention chicks. :P

We learn something new everyday.

NO MORE COFFEE!

Well more like no more caffeine! Son of a gun man.

Just drank a Mocha and I had so many weird dreams. Got war ones. Sad ones for some odd reasons etc.

Hmph. No more coke and coffee!

The only drink which is black especially carbonated and doesn't have caffeine is SARSI!. Yum yum. :)

Sleep Sleep More Sleep

Okay. Today, it's quite weird for me to have a sleeping marathon. Woke up at 10 which is very odd. Then slept again at 3-530.

O_O

Zhu wo. But then I was just tired. Just didn't want to open my eyes.

p/s: Prison Break is just crazy la. It's like the Company always win. Can they once beat them! Grrrrrrrrr.

Teresa Kok Released

FINALLY! I hope she is doing well. Though it's just stupid la!

From Malaysiakini.

DAP Seputeh MP Teresa Kok was released at 1pm today, after being held under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for a week, revealed her lawyer Sankara Nair.

At press time, she was at the Jalan Travers police station waiting for her release documents to be processed, he told Malaysiakini.

Teresa walked out from the police station at 1.40pm along with Sanakar and her personal aide, Mandy Ooi.

She will be holding a press conference at 3.30pm at the DAP headquarters in Petaling Jaya.

HMCS Protecteur

For the first time ever, I set foot on an operational warship. It's more of a supply ship but hell yea man. The other time I set foot onover a ship was in Pearl Harbour! Hahaha. Well, I suppose that's not counted.

Anyway, we got invited to go on the HMCS Protecteur. This ship belongs to the Canadians. And let me say that the Canadians are just damn nice. :) I love their seafood and of course their weather. The extreme cold! Muahahaha.

In all her mighty. And ah, my new batik shirt too. Nice eh? :P

Sorry I can't really post what I saw in the ship. Nanti they find me and kill me man. So this shall suffice for now. :)

Enjoy!

Hmmmmmmmm

Nothing also today. What is there left? Tian Chua said 24-48 hours. Tomorrow is coming to the 48 hours leh.

Not to mention so hebat, Najib become Minister of Finance and Mr PM is THE Minister of Defense.

We know what's going to happen la.

Anwar claims more than 31 MPs will cross over

Music to my ears! Malaysiakini is down so I have to make do with the Star.

From the Star.

PETALING JAYA: Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has claimed that more than 31 Barisan MPs have agreed to cross over to Pakatan Rakyat.

He, however, refused to reveal the names of the 31 MPs.

Anwar told a press conference at the PKR headquarters in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday that he would give the list of the names to the Prime Minister when he meets him.

The Permatang Pauh MP also claimed that the transition to the new Government has been delayed a few days pending the meeting with Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to ensure a smooth and peaceful transition.

“The numbers are increasing by the hour, but as of now, it is in excess of 31 MPs.

"This is not empty talk. I am fully responsible for my statement but we have choose to be patient and use the conciliatory way,” the PKR adviser said.

He called on Abdullah to meet with him, where he said he would even give the Prime Minister the names of Barisan MPs wanting to defect to the Pakatan Rakyat alliance of opposition parties.

“I am appealing (for this meeting) in the name of political stability and a smooth transition. It will be preposterous for the Prime Minister to deny me this meeting,” said Anwar, who was flanked by leaders from PKR, DAP, PAS and even non-member Parti Sosialis Malaysia.

Asked why he still refused to give the exact number of defecting MPs or their names, Anwar said there was a fear the MPs would be detained or harassed if their names were released.

Asked what he would do if Abdullah refused to see him, Anwar smiled and replied: “Why assume he will refuse to see me? I am his friend. I believe we will meet.”

He said Pakatan would give Abdullah some time to consider because the latter was having problems within his own party.

Pressed for a deadline for a meeting with Abdullah, Anwar said he did not like to give any ultimatum but it should be within the next few days or “other options would be considered.”

He said he would refer to his coalition partners in Pakatan to discuss the next course of action, but was committed to ensuring the takeover was constitutional.

Anwar was non-committal when asked if he would seek an audience with the Yang DiPertuan Agong to present himself as commanding a majority in Parliament, or if he would seek a motion of no-confidence against Abdullah at the next Parliament sitting in October.

He said these options would be discussed with other Pakatan leaders.

Anwar said that in a letter submitted to Abdullah on Monday, Pakatan had made four demands to ensure a smooth transition:

1) That Barisan does not hinder or prevent the MPs from acting in accordance with their conscience, constitutional rights and independentjudgement;

2) That the Barisan government should not invoke the Internal Security Act to detain the MPs or any other current Pakatan MPs;

3) That the Barisan government does not invoke emergency laws or police powers or suspend the Constitution or dissolve Parliament; and

4) That the Barisan government shall not impose roadblocks or impede MPs from going to Parliament or any institution of government.

A Change of Government?

Tadda. So they say la. Well, we just have to see another 2-3 days.

But many are speculating about the use of ISA. You know what I mean.

Pray hard!

D-Day

It's upon us. To change or not to change. That is the question.

We shall be waiting closely tomorrow.

Though don't wish too hard too.

Lehman Bros files for bankruptcy

Well, I won't say I told you so because I have loads of friends being in this company. Not to say that they were in for like 4-5 years but just joined the bank like 3 months ago. They worked their ass off for this and look what happened.

They have to go through the entire process and what's worse is that they have to do it in recession. And of course I hope they don't!

However, all of these are too good to be true. Not to pry on this, but didn't I tell you that oil and gas is the way. It's always constant and always in demand. Well, within our lifetime anyway.

All the best peeps. Just remember to keep your head high. You didn't do anything wrong!

From the BBC.

The fourth-largest investment bank in the US, Lehman Brothers, has filed for bankruptcy protection, amid a growing global financial crisis.

Lehman had incurred losses of billions of dollars in the US mortgage market.

The move threatens to deal a further blow to the global financial system, as banks unwind their deals with Lehman.

Merrill Lynch, also stung by the credit crunch, has agreed to be taken over by Bank of America in a dramatic weekend of events for Wall Street.

Its impact is being felt around the world:

Stock markets and the US dollar have tumbled in reaction to Lehman's collapse, with banking shares hardest hit. UK bank HBOS saw its shares plummet 30%.

Central banks have moved to reassure markets. The US Federal Reserve has broadened its emergency lending scheme and the UK and European central banks have injected a total of $39bn (£22bn; 28bn euros) into the financial system.

There are fears AIG, once the world's largest insurer, could also face collapse. It is taking steps to raise money amid reports it is seeking a $40bn emergency loan from the Fed.

Bank of America's move to buy Merrill in a $50bn deal means that three of the top five US investment banks have fallen prey to the sub-prime crisis within six months.

In the UK, accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers have been appointed as administrators for Lehman.

Anxious markets

Stock markets in Europe and Asia dropped sharply and the dollar tumbled against the yen, the euro and the Swiss franc as Lehman's failure raised fears about the strength of the global financial system.

The FTSE 100 index of leading UK shares was down 271 points, or 5%, at 5145.3 by midday.

Wall Street is also expected to open lower in what is likely to be a tense day of trading.

The Bank of England and the European Central Bank said they were monitoring developments and had pumped £5bn and $30bn respectively into money markets to help stabilise them.

US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said he would work with regulators and policy-makers around the world to maintain the stability of financial markets.

"I am confident in the resilience of our capital markets, and in the commitment of US regulators and market participants to work together through this difficult period," Mr Paulson said.

Talks collapse

The chance that Lehman Brothers could collapse increased sharply after the strongest potential buyers pulled out at the weekend.

Barclays and Bank of America had been in talks to rescue the bank but negotiations faltered when it became clear that the US Treasury was strongly opposed to using government money to help clinch a deal.

The Treasury had given $30bn backing to Bear Stearns in order to secure its sale to JP Morgan in March.

Greg Wood, the BBC's North America business correspondent, said that police had cordoned off the bank's headquarters in New York and staff were leaving with cardboard boxes as onlookers gathered to watch the bank's demise.

"I think the whole history - 150 years of effort and hard work - that's the most saddening part for me," said one Lehman employee as she left the building.

The bank, which employs about 25,000 staff worldwide, including 5,000 in the UK, was founded in 1850 by three brothers.

'Extraordinary 24 hours'

Lehman Brothers said it intended to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which allows a company time to reorganise and devise a plan to pay creditors over time.

It said that its broker-dealer division and asset management division Neuberger Berman Holdings would not be included in the filing.

The accounting firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers said the UK operations of Lehman Brothers have been placed under administration, and the business would be wound down in an orderly fashion.

Bank of America said it had agreed to buy investment bank Merrill Lynch for $50bn (£28bn), in a deal that will create the world's largest financial services company.

Three of the top five US investment banks have now fallen victim to the credit crunch.

Lehman and Merrill join Bear Stearns, which was sold to JP Morgan for a knockdown price in March.

The BBC's business editor, Robert Peston, said that it had been Wall Street's most extraordinary 24 hours since the late 1920s.

He said that Merrill's sale was almost as shocking as Lehman's demise.

"The global financial economy has never in recent years been tested by quite such a combination of accidents and jolts to confidence," he said.

Insurer in trouble

In addition to Lehman and Merrill Lynch, problems at AIG, once the world's largest insurer, are also mounting.

Reeling from losses on its exposure to real estate, AIG has sought $40bn from the Federal Reserve to shore up its finances, the New York Times has reported.

To help prevent panic on financial markets, the Federal Reserve said for the first time it will accept stocks owned by banks as collateral for short-term cash loans, broadening its emergency lending programme.

Also 10 of the world's biggest banks on Sunday agreed to establish a $70bn emergency fund, with any one of the banks able to able to tap up to a third of it should they face any liquidity problems.

SHOES!!!

Now, let's see what we can do today? Watch a movie. Tired.

Ah yes, I know. I polished my shoe! Yay. Well, I think I have done it like 2-3 times in my life. Yes yes. Brat I know. But what to do. My shoe needs a good shine.

Speaking of which I think I need another pair of shoes. Any suggestions?

p/s: They don't sell my shoes anymore. T_T

Laugh until stomach pain?

You read all these comments by our politicians can laugh until you can pee in your pants one.

Seriously.

In Malaysiakini, the minister say(you guess who) said that it was the reporters fault for starting the information spread.

Tadda. This is the brilliant minister's work at his best.

Hello! You got to be kidding me!

What are reporters are suppose to tell? Your love for all races story and somehow filter all those bad remarks made by some %*$#&#$ idiot! Or what? Create stories ah? That also use ISA. Write the truth also use ISA.

It's just a lose lose lose lose situation for journalist. Sigh!

Faster change la. It's just too sickening to listen to this anymore.

It's Everywhere

Well, you know what I will talk about now.

But I don't even need to talk to you. From BBC to every website who talks about politics.

I guess we can hold our head high up once we have a new change of government once and for all!

Teresa Kok and More

Gila babi. I just woke up and see all these headlines.

You know, not that this is inflammatory remark by me, I believe from the bottom of my heart that the Government has no idea on what or how to govern a country where they are strongly not wanted anymore by the people.

They are just saying, 'HAH, see I got ISA ambik tu! Padan muka!' Didn't I say you don't even need to be in politics to know what is right or wrong?

My question is: Are they trying to rule with passion and the love for our benifit or fear. Fear that they might be out for good, they had to resort to this.

Many has said that this act is to incite more hatred between all races and who knows they will use the Emergency rule to take control of everything. Well, anything is possible these days.

Action speaks louder than words! So just watch out! Power is always sweet but remember there is always other greater power outside from the box.

RPK vs Ahmad Ismail

I want to write about my Hong Kong trip but seriously, our news here in Malaysia is just too 'panas'. Well, I'm kinda panas now because I ate curry. I feel I'm on fire now. Hahaha.

Anyway, back to the topic of RPK is now under ISA. Whereas our beloved Ahmad Ismail may be is having a celebrating party thinking he is invisible.

Aihhhhh. No point going on about it. Just feel like shit about this. How la a country we love so much just fall into tatters now.

Sedih kan?

Hong Kong Babe!

So where do I start? I shall skip the airport part as I feel that I will not do justice to it. I'm just in love with their airport. So, that will be on another post.

Bank of China! With the lamp post there. Aihhhhhhhh. I dunno why it's always there one. :(

My room. Very tranquil and simple.

My toilet. Damn small! Die la like that if a fat fat person masuk!

Novotel.

So after arriving and settling into the hotel about 4 p.m., we decided to go to see HK at night. Now, who are we? Of course, it's me, Heng Kai, Cindy and Ben(a new found friend)

Don't you think it's damn nice!

The Beijing torch!

No idea what this is actually.

Avenue of Stars. Their China Theatre here in Hong Kong.

And not but not least, my little bro and I in Hong Kong. :)

9/11

Wow, doesn't time fly. Almost 7 years after those attacks on America. It's just crazy. Not to mention I was up in KLCC today and just imagining a plane coming towards you and crash into it. My goodness.

But to be honest, there is nothing much or media coverage on it. It's like nothing have had happened.

The past is the past and now we look to the future.

p/s: I'm still waiting for a call. I said if I get that call, it will snow in Malaysia. :D

What Is Coming To?

I know the title is crap. So, is our current situation for my beloved country. There is no point in me telling what the entire story is or what the current headlines are. All I know now, it's just crap and I wish we all can live happily ever after.

Can or not?

What A Day!

Dah lah come in late all these problems just thrown at my face. Oh well, I suppose that's working life. But now, it's time to step up more. May be it's for the best!

Hong Kong

Here is a taster.


Hong Kong is quite fun. :)

Back

Guess who is back! Well, I wanted to update the blog but I'm so tired now. Oh well, I definitely had a good trip but yet I wished I had more. Not more days but just more time well-used.

Sigh

Bananas. I didn't sleep much later night. Must be my apple, carrot and ginger juice yesterday. It's suppose to cleanse the body but may be it energised instead. Ishhhhhh.

So, I feel very restless now and I hope I can work good since I'm off tomorrow. Yay! I'm on leave. :P

Let The Process Begin!

Here we go and it's one hell of a task let me tell you. I'm going up against the biggest company in Malaysia and I hope I can sail through this.

I have my resources. I have my charm. *cough cough* I should be able to get it in a month's time. I pray pray very hard. First time lucky!

It's Here

Suuuuu goi!!! It was really fast and I thought I won't be apply to receive my letter. Mana tau it came from DHL. :)

You will know why soon enough.