Concerned over the security in the Parliment, the House Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia ordered the sanction against the Press Corp citing security as a rationale. When asked by Bagan MP Lim Eng Guan and Batu Gajah MP Fong Po Kuan, the House Speaker said “How do we know whether those showing the press tag are indeed journalists?”
Who can you blame him?
You can trust no one.
A 17-year old girl raped by a policeman in the police station learned that in a hard hard way.
Welcome to Malaysia.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
TM 1800-882-882
That's TM customer service line which I made some inquiries about their long distance RingRing card. My experiences with them was horrible. There was a lot of misinformation and the usual trait when dealing with TM was that you have to be real patience with them. Here's why:Call-1
Me: Hello, may I ask if I can use RingRing card from Switzerland and call back to Malaysia?Total time call? 13minutes just for 2 questions with another unanswered. Since I could not get the calling rates, I decided to call again the following day.
TM: Hi, may I get your name please?
Me: Rajasamy
TM: Can I get your full name?
Me: ???? Rajasamy a/l Gopalingam
TM: May I help you?
(bloodyhell, ask my name but didn't introduce yourself and then he goes on asking what was my inquiry was about. wtf, i just said it out loud and he's asking me again)
Me: May I ask if I can use RingRing card from Switzerland and call back to Malaysia?
TM: Can I put you on hold?
(before I could say yes, I was put on hold)
Me: .......
(usually when you are put on hold, there's something to listen to whether they are just plain classical music, radio channels or just advertisements BUT with TM, it was all silence and I can hear my thoughts out loud)
Me: ......
(still waiting after 3minutes being put on hold)
TM: Hi Sir, sorry to keep you waiting. Yes, you can use RingRing Card to call from Switzerland to Malaysia.
Me: Can you give me the Direct Access code?
TM: Can I put you on hold?
(for the 2nd time, before I could say yes, I was put on hold again.. and there goes the silence wait again)
Me: .......
(still waiting after 3minutes being put on hold)
TM: Hi Sir, sorry to keep you waiting. The Direct Access code to call is 0088106xx.
Me: May I know which telco operator for this and how much are the calling rates?
TM: Can I put you on hold?
(again before I could say yes, I was put on hold)
Me: .......
(after waiting after 5minutes being put on hold, I decided to end the call)
Call-2
Me: Hello, may I ask what are the call rates when I use RingRing card from Switzerland and call back to Malaysia?This time the call duration was lesser, approx 8minutes. Still there are a lot of improvements needed. Honestly, TM is trying toooooo hard to be professional. In the end, they're akin to leopards can never change its spots. Old habits die hard. Or maybe, they've not heard of ultilizing Google search engines for the loads of information kept at their disposal. Obviously, the current system setup doesn't cut it out. Kinda shame that a big conglomerate such as TM failed to even serve and deliver basic information such as this.
TM: Hi, may I get your name please?
Me: Rajasamy
TM: May I help you?
(wtf, there goes again. No introduction and I have to repeat myself again)
Me: Can I get your name again?
TM: This is Ms Dana
Me: This is my second time calling, I hope you don't put me on hold for very long. May I ask what are the call rates when I use RingRing card from Switzerland and call back to Malaysia?
TM: Can I get your full name?
Me: ???? Rajasamy a/l Gopalingam
( does it matter if my name is Rajasamy or Rajasamy a/l Gopalingam?)
TM: Can I put you on hold?
(as usual, before I could say yes, I was put on hold again.. and there goes the silence wait again)
Me: ......
(still waiting after 3minutes being put on hold)
TM: Hi Sir, sorry to keep you waiting. You can't make any calls using RingRing card in Switzerland.
Me: ?????
Me: I just called yesterday, and there was a guy from your customer service said that I could. He even provided me the Direct Access code.
TM: Can I put you on hold while I check with my colleague again?
(for countless times, before I could say yes, I was put on hold again.. and there goes the silence wait again)
Me: ......
(still waiting after 2minutes being put on hold)
TM: Sorry to put you on hold. My colleague has confirmed that RingRing card service is unavailable in Switzerland.
Me: Oh well.. sigh. Thanks.
TM: Is there anything else I could help you?
Me: ...... No. Thanks.
TM: Bye.
Me: Bye.
Try Maxis or DiGi customer service, and repeat the above inquires and you'll know what I mean. I did. It just took me less than 2minutes to get the information ;)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Just 10%?
Ok, I may be late in saying this. But before that, let's get the picture. Due to recent petrol hike from RM1.92/litre to RM2.70/litre (40.7% jump), the government announced some cut-cutting measures.
TheStar reported that the government is putting up a plan to cut-cost that will save RM2billion. Part of this plan was to slash 10% of the monthly entertainment allowances which enjoyed by all ministers. In the report, it says that the Prime Minister currently enjoys a monthly entertainment allowance of RM18,865 while his deputy gets RM15,015. Other ministers and deputy ministers are given RM12,320 and RM6,000, respectively.
To begin with, I think there are more than half of Malaysian are earning below RM6k in their monthly income. A quick look at the number of ministers (source: mycen), there are about 31 ministers and 37 deputy ministers. Now let's adds up RM18,865 + RM15,015 + (31 * RM12,320) + (37 * RM6,000) = RM637,800 monthly entertainment expenses. 10% of it would be RM63,780. Multiply that amount to 12months, you'll get RM765,360. This sum only represents 0.039% of RM2b. I don't really know if it makes a difference and how RM2b was arrived at... or maybe I was just plain wrong with my calculations.
On the other hand, these 70 ministers are eligible to claim RM574,020 as entertainment allowances. Multiply that to 12months, the sum will arrived at RM6,888,240. That is close to RM7million.
So, now we know 10% is just a symbolic cost-cutting measure. It is out of proportion to reduce 10% of entertainment allowances while fuel prices surge 41%. Besides these entertainment allowances, I am sure these 70 daylight penyamun were given petrol or vehicle allowances as well. Who's still the winner at end of the day? Yes, it is those buggers, who asked you to change your lifestyle so that they can go for their holidays paid by you and I.
VRF by our own elected representatives. Clear as the sky.
TheStar reported that the government is putting up a plan to cut-cost that will save RM2billion. Part of this plan was to slash 10% of the monthly entertainment allowances which enjoyed by all ministers. In the report, it says that the Prime Minister currently enjoys a monthly entertainment allowance of RM18,865 while his deputy gets RM15,015. Other ministers and deputy ministers are given RM12,320 and RM6,000, respectively.
To begin with, I think there are more than half of Malaysian are earning below RM6k in their monthly income. A quick look at the number of ministers (source: mycen), there are about 31 ministers and 37 deputy ministers. Now let's adds up RM18,865 + RM15,015 + (31 * RM12,320) + (37 * RM6,000) = RM637,800 monthly entertainment expenses. 10% of it would be RM63,780. Multiply that amount to 12months, you'll get RM765,360. This sum only represents 0.039% of RM2b. I don't really know if it makes a difference and how RM2b was arrived at... or maybe I was just plain wrong with my calculations.
On the other hand, these 70 ministers are eligible to claim RM574,020 as entertainment allowances. Multiply that to 12months, the sum will arrived at RM6,888,240. That is close to RM7million.
So, now we know 10% is just a symbolic cost-cutting measure. It is out of proportion to reduce 10% of entertainment allowances while fuel prices surge 41%. Besides these entertainment allowances, I am sure these 70 daylight penyamun were given petrol or vehicle allowances as well. Who's still the winner at end of the day? Yes, it is those buggers, who asked you to change your lifestyle so that they can go for their holidays paid by you and I.
VRF by our own elected representatives. Clear as the sky.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Just another FORM of Rempits... a uniformed ones.
I was driving along Mahameru Highway, just behind the National Muzium, on a working day around 9.15am. Traffic was breeze at first, and then it hits almost at halt with traffic slowing down. What did you know.. there are a bunch of Learner's license uniformed bikers, i reckon 20 of them occupying 2/3 of the three lane highway, one the most right lane. They were moving like 50kmph. The max speed allowable on the highway was 80kpmh. Yes, they were moving at 50kmph on the most right lane. Isn't that the overtaking lane? Moreover, the 'leader' of the pack is asking all other vehicles to slow down and move on the left 'slowest' lane. Not only they are putting themselves at risk to potential accidents, they're putting other motorist in danger as well.
Would there be any other names or distinct comparison with the illegal rempits? I don't think so. Now, this is what I call.. uniformed rempits.
Friday, June 06, 2008
VRF
If you know the acronym for WTF, figuring out VRF shouldn't be difficult.
Reuters reported that Malaysia's yearly inflation rate will be averaging out 4.5%, well above the central bank's previous forecast of 2.5%-3.0%. In the same context, AFX news reported that official data by the central bank shows that would be the highest inflation for any year since 1998, during the Asian financial crisis, when inflation averaged 5.3%. The central bank governor, Zeti Akhtar Aziz saw inflation rising above 5%in June and peaking around 5.3%early in 2009. The latest official figures showed inflation hit a 15-month high of 3%in April. But she said there was no rush for the central bank to consider raising the policy rate of 3.5%. At its last review on May 26, the central bank left rates on hold. The central bank projected that the inflation in the first half of 2009 would be around 5%, and peaking early in 2009, she said.
In short, since the revise for petrol price, inflation rate will hold on to an average 5% or more from now till next year 2009 June. That's one year for you.
Before the announcement of the revision for petrol price, inflationary rates was already in a 13-mth high at 3% in March 2008 and soared further to 3.5% in April 2008.
Bleak?
A standard fixed deposit interest rate in any local Malaysian banks only provides 3% per annum for 1mth's deposit. If we keep it for 12mths, the bank will give us a 3.5% p.a interest rate.
EPF for the year 2007 announced a dividend payout of 5.8%.
Now, what does all this means to us?
If we keep our money in the bank's FD, we're actually losing at least 2% of our money's worth. In another words, to keep the money with the bank, we're actually giving the bank back with 2%. Which also means, all the hard earned money kept in the bank are almost 'worthless' as these money are losing it's real values.
What about EPF? For all the 'hard work' done by EPF, they're actually earning 0.8% for us.
The last time we had a 5.3% inflationary rate was when the country suffered the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis, and the central bank has projected that early next year 2009, we're going to be hit with that 5.3% inflationary rate.
What does all this means? In short, VRF!
* FD rates in New Zealand & Australia are around 7-9%.
Reuters reported that Malaysia's yearly inflation rate will be averaging out 4.5%, well above the central bank's previous forecast of 2.5%-3.0%. In the same context, AFX news reported that official data by the central bank shows that would be the highest inflation for any year since 1998, during the Asian financial crisis, when inflation averaged 5.3%. The central bank governor, Zeti Akhtar Aziz saw inflation rising above 5%in June and peaking around 5.3%early in 2009. The latest official figures showed inflation hit a 15-month high of 3%in April. But she said there was no rush for the central bank to consider raising the policy rate of 3.5%. At its last review on May 26, the central bank left rates on hold. The central bank projected that the inflation in the first half of 2009 would be around 5%, and peaking early in 2009, she said.
In short, since the revise for petrol price, inflation rate will hold on to an average 5% or more from now till next year 2009 June. That's one year for you.
Before the announcement of the revision for petrol price, inflationary rates was already in a 13-mth high at 3% in March 2008 and soared further to 3.5% in April 2008.
Bleak?
A standard fixed deposit interest rate in any local Malaysian banks only provides 3% per annum for 1mth's deposit. If we keep it for 12mths, the bank will give us a 3.5% p.a interest rate.
EPF for the year 2007 announced a dividend payout of 5.8%.
Now, what does all this means to us?
If we keep our money in the bank's FD, we're actually losing at least 2% of our money's worth. In another words, to keep the money with the bank, we're actually giving the bank back with 2%. Which also means, all the hard earned money kept in the bank are almost 'worthless' as these money are losing it's real values.
What about EPF? For all the 'hard work' done by EPF, they're actually earning 0.8% for us.
The last time we had a 5.3% inflationary rate was when the country suffered the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis, and the central bank has projected that early next year 2009, we're going to be hit with that 5.3% inflationary rate.
What does all this means? In short, VRF!
* FD rates in New Zealand & Australia are around 7-9%.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Those morons from DBKL
These are huge 6 foot trash bins collected from the public DBKL flat nearby. Each flat has six of these. Multiply that with 3 flats, you'll get 18 of these 6 foot trash bins. Yes, it's very messy and foul. The foul air can reach as far as one kilometer in diameter. Worst when it's a hot day when these trash (and whatever in it) starts to rot and decompose rapidly. Even worst when there is gusty wind or just slow breeze, the reach of these foul air gets wider and further. If you're living 50metres away, you're probably immune to these bad stench. Frankly, I don't know how people who lived 50metres away could bear it. It's like living in an unclean, heavily used yet not flushed toilet. Yes, it could be that bad. I think it was like that for many years.
Many years gone past. Some planning authorities had an idea to build a storage building to house these foul stench trash bins. It's probably cost not more than 100k to build such building. Moreover, it can be use for many years. It was a good idea, but they're probably forgot why they built it. Instead of using the trash storage building, the trash are still kept in open air. Just like many years ago.
There are even three schools and a surau nearby. All within a stone's throw away. There are about 204 houses in each flat with at least 4 flats nearby this rubbish dump. Imagine having these 816 households to bear the foul stench of these rotting rubbish.
In this part of the city, rubbish and wastage does go together. When I said wastage, I am referring to the people that are sleeping on their jobs while others have to bear and receive the brunt of their rubbish work.
Monday, June 02, 2008
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