LANGKAWI TRIP

Haha... This is really an archeologist-type post... Gotta admit, I am a lazy sort of guy, went there last April and now only feel like sharing... Haha... 

I live in 2-months late sorta kind of world, so, forgive me!




Date : March 31 - Apr 3, 2011
With : Edward and the other tourists (lols)
Theme : Whatever comes (Translation: Do not plan anything!) Lols again.




Departure


We boarded train from KL Sentral to Arau. It was Edward's first time train ride. His comments? Hahaha... bumpy and restless... Hahaha... Can't blame him, the only time he managed to sleep was when we hang around the cafetaria... Haha~

Things to remember -
(i) We thought we have boarded the wrong train, i.e. the one heading to Kelantan as we heard the other passengers chit chatting in a dialect which sounds like Kelantanese/Siamese. Haha...
(ii) The toilet was funny...


Then took ferry from Kuala Perlis. New experience for me, yet nothing special... Haha... Boring I should say~ Hahaha... The only time we went "Yeay!!" was when we saw the Kuah Jetty.






On the Island


We got ourselves a car, a Toyota Vios.
People say that was cheap enough...

And yes, renting a car for this trip was a nice bet cuz Langkawi does not really have KL-standard public transport system. Anyway, we went all around the island, you name it!!!

Here are some photos for you to go, "A-hah, they really discovered the whole island." -

Kuah Jetty - Arriving... Damn excited, felt like jumping off the ferry

Legenda Langkawi - Next to Dataran Lang

Dataran Lang

Chenang Beach - We saw Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie while strolling along the beach. Damn it! We missed asking for autographs.

Pulau Dayang Bunting

Tasik Dayang Bunting - Edward, half naked... hahaha... We helped one Singaporean uncle who almost drowned himself.

Underwater World - We love penguins!!!

Underwater World - Even better than Aquaria KLCC. Sick!!! 

Kolam Ayer Hangat (Salty Hotspring) - A cool place. A must visit! Free entrance during our visit.

Kolam Ayer Hangat (Salty Hotspring)  - They even have saunas

Teluk Yu Langka

A bay

Pasar Malam Kuah - Even ducklings were on sale....!

Pantai Chenang - The last day

Oriental Village - Shopping and shopping

Cable Car - Entrance

Cable car - Awesome view!!!

Skybridge - 705m from sea level

Oriental Village - This red-eyed rabbit bite Edward's 'middle' finger.... Hahaha... They have tiger too but unfortunately we were stingy lots to donate, so no photos snapped.

Island hopping - 4 islands... and we had the fastest boat.... They fed eagles on the way back.

Accomodations


It was 4 days and 3 nights trip.

1st & 2nd nights - Hotel Bahagia, Kuah. Was a small hotel with a wonderful service. It did feel like we were staying in a few stars hotel. The buffeted breakfast was yummy, won't lose to expensive hotels. The room was cosy, with cool hot shower. Great hotel. Recommended!


3rd night - Sandy Beach Resort - Haha... got mosquitoes... Breakfast was okay. The nice thing bout it was that it was on Pantai Chenang Beach! Full stop. Hahaha...



Food


Aside of Hotel Bahagia's breakfast which was really worth mentioning, applause should go to the following -

1. Wan Thai Restaurant Recommended!

Located right next to Hotel Bahagia. They served yummy Thai food... And our favourite was the crab!! Hahaha~ They were good till we paid another visit the next day.

2. Saloma Nasi Lemak


One of the places where you can get really delicious food with cheap prices. Located near the Kuah Jetty. Their itik curry was damn nice!!! Recommended!

Returning


Hahaha... No more train... Flied back to KLIA. Hahaha~

Suggestions - 

1. Rent a car in Langkawi, a good car will do best.

2. Do not stay in Pantai Chenang area; for a better hotel with cheaper price. Highly recommend Hotel Bahagia in Kuah.

3. Take the island hopping package.

4. Buy a map.

5. Dine at Wan Thai Restaurant.

6. Try the Saloma Nasi Lemak (Nearby Jetty Point)... Their duck curry is the best deal

7. Be patient with Langkawi drivers, they are among the worst drivers in Malaysia you can find, haha...

8. Get a cable car ride at night.

9. Do not bring neither plastic bag nor plastic wrapper to any place with monkeys around... They would try to snatch and might even chase you as they think they contain food... Plastic bottle is OK

9. Lots and lots sun block lotion.

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BERSIH 2.0

Bersih 2.0 demands (as excerpted from their website) -


"These are the 8 immediate demands for Perhimpunan BERSIH 2.0:

1. Clean the electoral roll
The electoral roll is marred with irregularities such as deceased persons and multiple persons registered under a single address or non-existent addresses. The electoral roll must be revised and updated to wipe out these ‘phantom voters’. The rakyat have a right to an electoral roll that is an accurate reflection of the voting population.

In the longer term, BERSIH 2.0 also calls for the EC to implement an automated voter registration system upon eligibility to reduce irregularities.

2. Reform postal ballot
The current postal ballot system must be reformed to ensure that all citizens of Malaysia are able to exercise their right to vote. Postal ballot should not only be open for all Malaysian citizens living abroad, but also for those within the country who cannot be physically present in their voting constituency on polling day. Police, military and civil servants too must vote normally like other voters if not on duty on polling day.

The postal ballot system must be transparent. Party agents should be allowed to monitor the entire process of postal voting.

3. Use of indelible ink
Indelible ink must be used in all elections. It is a simple, affordable and effective solution in preventing voter fraud. In 2007, the EC decided to implement the use of indelible ink. However, in the final days leading up to the 12th General Elections, the EC decided to withdraw the use of indelible ink citing legal reasons and rumours of sabotage.

BERSIH 2.0 demands for indelible ink to be used for all the upcoming elections. Failure to do so will lead to the inevitable conclusion that there is an intention to allow voter fraud.

4. Minimum 21 days campaign period
The EC should stipulate a campaign period of not less than 21 days. A longer campaign period would allow voters more time to gather information and deliberate on their choices. It will also allow candidates more time to disseminate information to rural areas. The first national elections in 1955 under the British Colonial Government had a campaign period of 42 days but the campaign period for 12th GE in 2008 was a mere 8 days.

5. Free and fair access to media
It is no secret that the Malaysian mainstream media fails to practice proportionate, fair and objective reporting for political parties of all divide. BERSIH 2.0 calls on the EC to press for all media agencies, especially state-funded media agencies such as Radio and Television Malaysia (RTM) and Bernama to allocate proportionate and objective coverage for all potlical parties.

6. Strengthen public institutions
Public institutions must act independently and impartially in upholding the rule of law and democracy. Public institutions such as the Judiciary, Attorney-General, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency (MACC), Police and the EC must be reformed to act independently, uphold laws and protect human rights.

In particular, the EC must perform its constitutional duty to act independently and impartially so as to enjoy public confidence. The EC cannot continue to claim that they have no power to act, as the law provides for sufficient powers to institute a credible electoral system.

7. Stop corruption
Corruption is a disease that has infected every aspect of Malaysian life. BERSIH 2.0 and the rakyat demand for an end to all forms of corruption. Current efforts to eradicate corruption are mere tokens to appease public grouses. We demand that serious action is taken against ALL allegations of corruption, including vote buying.

8. Stop dirty politics
Malaysians are tired of dirty politics that has been the main feature of the Malaysian political arena. We demand for all political parties and politicians to put an end to gutter politics. As citizens and voters, we are not interested in gutter politics; we are interested in policies that affect the nation.

Once again, BERSIH 2.0 calls on the rakyat who believe in these 8 demands to join us on 9 July to promote democracy and electoral reform. BERSIH 2.0 would like to express our deepest appreciation to the rakyat, NGOs and political parties who have expressed support for these demands. Together we can work towards building a better Malaysia.

BERSIH 2.0 welcomes UMNO Youth’s intention to exercise their right to freedom of peaceful assembly and to seek for improvement of the electoral system. As both UMNO Youth and Pakatan Rakyat component parties have made allegations of involuntary movement of voters, we call on the EC to clarify the allegations considering only the EC is capable moving voters.

BERSIH 2.0 regards UMNO Youth’s move as an indication that the Perhimpunan BERSIH 2.0 is effectively promoting a vibrant democracy and affecting strong pressure on the EC for electoral reform. BERSIH 2.0 wishes success for UMNO Youth and all other parties exercising their right to freedom of peaceful assembly. We call on all participants for any public assemblies to be held on 9 July to ensure a peaceful experience of exercising democratic rights.

BERSIH 2.0 would like to assure the police and all quarters that the Perhimpunan BERSIH 2.0 is a peaceful citizens’ movement. As we have stated previously, BERSIH 2.0 intends to work with the police to ensure the successful facilitation of the peoples’ constitutional right to peaceful assembly."

Think their demands reasonable? Agree that changes are needed? Then, join Bersih 2.0 Rally.

PERHIMPUNAN BERSIH 2.0

Tarikh: 9 July 2011

IT'S RALLY TIME!

“Only when elections are clean and fair, can citizens be real masters of their own destiny and expect holders of public office to act accountably and effectively.”

I'm gona join the Bersih 2.0 rally this July 9th, no matter what ;-)

Anybody else joining, do let me know... Maybe we can meet there and walk together, since most of the friends that I know in real life do not really have balls - they are frightened to join, thanks to the racist Ibrahim Ali. So, maybe we can walk together... 

Anyway, to all people who do care enough to join, please spare some time to read through the organiser's notes on the rally, especially on the rally's demands... 

It's always better not to blindly join even anything, neither to agree with something which you do not actually having agreement.

So, check it here: http://bersih.org/ (the organiser's official site) or, read the one I have excerpted from there for you ease of reference: http://dablablaspot.blogspot.com/2011/06/bersih-20.html

Anyway, a few notes from myself - 

1. Bersih 2.0 has nothing to do racism;

2. Do ignore the racist antique, Ibrahim Ali; he's not even worth mentioning;

3. Let's walk and show the power of people, and perhaps this would trigger an impact huge enough for a change;

4. It's time for us to make a stand "Mutant and Proud" hehe

5. Let's have a peaceful rally; not even to leave a plastic bottle behind (an example) and do let all the plain-clothed two-faces nuisances barking without us reacting even an inch;

6. Dear my bestfriends, where are your balls????! Hahaha... Dun get mad, and please bail me out should I be arrested... Lols.

Let's support

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WE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU

The FA Cup was meant to be ours this year... Hmm~
It was a slight lost, anyway... What to do, it was fated!
It was meant that way, that the Kelantanese team to lose the FA Cup battle, so be it...


Sad? Yeah, a lil' bit....
But heck, Gomo Kelate Gomo!!!!
Musim depan ada lagi~!

~ We are positive lots, aren't we? Dun worry Red Warrior(s), we'll always be cheerin and jeering at you, losing or winning... Those are what the hardcore fans do, right? ~

Fact 1: Kelantan lost their FA Cup Battle to Terengganu 1-2.

Fact 2: We still love Kelantanese team, no matter what!

Fact 3: There's always next time!

Fact 4: Daudsu is an awesome player... We won't hate you just because of 1 unfortunate incident.

Fact 5: Sultan Muhammad V was there!!! Yeah!

~ The FA Cup. Let us be the first to laying hand on the new cup... Next year!!! the new cup will be ours, insy-Allah ~

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NEW CATEGORY: BEING KELANTANESE

Being a Kelantanese...


Almost everyone knows that I am a Kelantanese, even as a proud one!


So, I think it is really appropriate that I sometimes, write something from the perspective of a proud, loud and unique Kelantanese... And maybe sometimes I should write in Kelantanese dialect, or maybe what best to do is to write something about us, the eccentric Kelantanese... introduce ourselves to the whole world (hahaha... to the bloggers who happen to be lost and out of no where appear to read my blog lah) who we really are and why for most of the time we are prouder to call ourselves Kelantanese rather than a Malay.


And here I start by creating a new category called, "Being Kelantanese".




Our flag:

Our Sultan - 

Lots more to write next time... 




Adan aka Nudge: Ambo bangga jadi oghe Kelate.

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I HATE THIS

I just hate it when people ransacked my stuff.

There was this 1 occasion when somebody did so to my laptop, checking everything in it...

Poor my lappy. 

Come on, if you need to find ANYTHING or if you are curious about ANYTHING, just let me know, and even a query will do.

To ransack people's belongings is to disrespect them; even worse when it's done behind their back!

Once and for all, "Darn!!!!"

~ my poor lappy ~

Adan aka Nudge: Let's stay on the high road, people!

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CONFIRMED, NARUTO IS A SENJU

Let me tell you the real catch...

Naruto is the descendant of Tobirama, the Second Hokage. Meaning, Minato is a grandson of Tobirama, while Naruto is his great grandson. So, Naruto is a descendant of Senju Clan!!!

Gen. 1 (Great grandpa)

Gen. 3 (Grandson)

Gen. 4 (Great grandson)

See the resemblance of their face?
Get your eyes poked if you don't... Lols.


FAQ


Q : Any proof showing Naruto a Senju?
A : See the below excerpts, and you'll see the relevance - Please note Madara's word (click on pics to enlarge) - 

Q : Why Tobirama, not Hashirama?
A : Hashirama is the grandfather of Tsunade. Plus, he has enough airtime by fighting Madara... And yet nothing much known about Tobirama. He deserves to be mentioned for a huge cause too.


Q : So, who are Minato's parents? And which of them is the child of Tobirama? Nothing mentioned about them throughout the manga so far?
A : Heck! Do we know who are Konohamaru's parents? Neither that there was any info on Tsunade's parents. So, such who are Minato's parents are no real issue. (But I believe Tobirama had a daughter; Minato's mom who then married somebody with a surname of Namikaze).




Q : Who told you such theory?
A : Kishi himself. (Lols... hahaha)

MAY SNIPPETS

It's June.
Mom's birthday is on the 1st day of June. 
Was reminded by Qq to wish Mom... Forgive me, Mom... 
Mind was pretty blotted... Anyway, "Happy Birthday, Mom!! Wishing you all the best in both lives."


What had happened in May?


1. Had a re-union with treadmill.
2. Change in office's boardroom composition had pretty much caused a blow.
3. Work and work and work.
4. Dad had this exhibition in MidValley Convention Centre and PWTC.
5. Lesser and lesser facebooking (Proud of that! Hehe).
6. Had two new housemates.
7. Love was in the air all May! (Happy!) And it was our anniversary!!!






As I am darn lazy to write about the Langkawi trip, here is a snapshot taken while we were strolling along Pantai Chenang (Chenang Beach), Langkawi... The main focus were the hunky Brad Pitt and sexy Angeline Jolie -

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