The New Year gives encouragement to start all over again. in failure, we start again. In success attained in the past year ona a small scale. there is hope for bigger success."
If we have been successful, we can do even better & achieve greater success. The Chinese always forget the past & aim for the future. Don't give up.
Happy Chinese Year to all of you. May the year of the Rabbit brings joy, luck and happiness to you all.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Are We Really Enjoying Our Work?
THERE are times when we have to practically drag ourselves to work. And after we reach the office, we may feel that only our physical body is present, & something is missing as we go through our daily routine.
Considering that we spend quite a chunk of our 24 -hour day at work place, how do we tackle the real-life dilemmas that hamper our professional work & prevent us from leading a richer & more balanced life?
Work is stressful. Sometimes there's no joy, no work-life balance . it's time to discover joy while working.
Let's see what the "special one ' has to say;
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourhina insists he is heading back to Premier League.
The "Special One' lifted the Premier League tiele with Chelsea in 2005 & now wants to "discover the joy" of managing in England.
He paved the way for his return to England." I have decided to return to England.I have nothing prepared about mu future- I just want to be happy in my work.
" I have no preference about MU, MC or Chelsea, I just want to rediscover the joy."
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Jose,
I salute you & fully agree with you. Dear readers; Let's rediscover the joy & happy in our work.
Considering that we spend quite a chunk of our 24 -hour day at work place, how do we tackle the real-life dilemmas that hamper our professional work & prevent us from leading a richer & more balanced life?
Work is stressful. Sometimes there's no joy, no work-life balance . it's time to discover joy while working.
Let's see what the "special one ' has to say;
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourhina insists he is heading back to Premier League.
The "Special One' lifted the Premier League tiele with Chelsea in 2005 & now wants to "discover the joy" of managing in England.
He paved the way for his return to England." I have decided to return to England.I have nothing prepared about mu future- I just want to be happy in my work.
" I have no preference about MU, MC or Chelsea, I just want to rediscover the joy."
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Jose,
I salute you & fully agree with you. Dear readers; Let's rediscover the joy & happy in our work.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
M'sian bloggers earn up to Rm1mil annually
BLOGGERS & blog operators these days are able to chalk up revenues of up to RM1mil annually.
According to the daily ,bloggers, who post their personal accounts are now exploiting their blogs for business transactions or advertisement placements, earning an average monthly income of RM70,000.
the daily highlighted blogger Mira Abu Bakar, whose highest monthly income revenue through advertising revenue was Rm12,000 in 2008.
Mira, who has been operating her blog Redmummy.com since 2005, earns an average monthly revenue of Rm2,000.
She admitted that she had to declare her side income with the Inland Revenue Board ( IRB ) as she was unaware about it until she received an audit.
An IRB spokesman said online businesses including via Facebook were bound by the Income tax Act 1967 and their income were taxable just like fixed income.
Nuffnang ( M ) Sdn Bhd manager Nicholas Chay said hat revenue of a blog depened on the number of viewers and visitors at a certain period.
He said popular blogs could earn hugh profits because advertisements or product reviews posted.
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Blogging would improve ones ability to write & one can only improve by writing articles after articles. For those who have "too much free" time, its time to start marking an effort to start blogging. It's worth the effort, i believe.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
RM480m suit against Defence Ministry
The High Court will deliver on July 9 its decision in a company's RM480 million suit against the gov't & 2 others for breach of contract to upgrade the Royal Malaysian Air Force's Northtrop F5 Tiger fighter jets.
The company, in its suit filed in 2005, said that it signed an agreement with the defendants on Jan 11,2001, witnessed by the then prime minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohd, for refurbishing work of the fighter jet. According to the agreement, the defendants would paid Rm4.8 million a year for a maximum of 10 years, totalling 48 million, to the company on completion of the refurbishing work.
The agreement also stated that in the event of a breach of agreement by the company, the defendants must issue a written notice and the contract could be terminated after 30 days.
The company said it carried out refurbishment of the fighter jets with CAS Ltd, a company appointed as sub-contractor and completd the job and ended the services of CAS Ltd on jan 26,2002, after it found the sub-contractor's commitment to the upgrading work unsatisfactory.
However, the plaintiff claimed that the defendants held private negotiations with CAS Ltd to continue the job without its knowledge and it was barred from entering the RMAF base.
It also claimed that on May 21,2002, it was announced that CAS Ltd had obtained approval from the defendants to continue the work.
The company claimed that it received the contract termination letter from the defendants on Sept 6,2002, to rescind the agreement on grounds that the plaintiff did not produce the implementation bond within 14 days from the date the contract was signed and had failed to send a flyable technology demonstrator unit before Oct 15, 200, as stated in the agreement.
The company is demanding RM48 million compensation for termination of contract; Rm432 million for loss of future contract; exemplary damages; interests, costs and other reliefs deemed fit by the court.
The defendants, in their statement of defence, said the company had failed to perform and that the contract was given to another party.
source: New Sarawak Tribune. june 12, 2010
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Come July 9, The Judgement Day ! Don't forget to follow up.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Court strikes out RM218 mln suit against Umno
The High Court struck out Elegant Advisory Sdn Bhd’s RM218 million suit against Umno over alleged non-payment for items the company claimed to have supplied during a general election.
Judicial Commissioner Anantham Kasinater, who made the decision in chambers, said the application was without basis and did not follow the Contracts Act 1950.
During the course of submissions, counsel for the plaintiff conceded that there was no written contract. Counsel was unable to highlight the terms of any oral contract.
The plaintiff, when required to provide particulars of the oral agreement to prove privity of contract, was unable to do so. In his 10-page written judgment, Anantham also said that the plaintiff’s claim was frivolous and vexatious.
In its writ of summons, Elegant Advisory said it was engaged in the supply of election merchandise, transportation and publications and that it had supplied Umno with these items for the 11th GE in 2004.
The company claimed that it had sent Umno invoices for a sum of RM218,013,475 and that the party has failed to pay up.
Anantham also said that Section 71 of the act was not founded on contract but embodied the equitable principle of restitution and unjust enrichment.
In our words, the section is applicable to relationship resembling those created by contract but not those based on contract.
The plaintiff would appeal against the decision.
Source: The Borneo Post dated September, 11, 2009.
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Hello Contractors,
Its high time Contractors know Contract Administration; administering contents of the terms and conditions of contract & managing the contracting parties relationship.( E.g Main Contractor & Subcontractors). Most Contractors ONLY ADMINISTER ACTIVITIES AND NOT CONTRACT. Additionally, Rights & Obligations, Roles & Responsibilities of each party are equally important of contract administration.
Let’s see what CA 1950 Section 71 says;
Obligation of person enjoying benefit of Non-Gratuitous Act
Where a person lawfully does anything for another person, or delivers anything to him, not intending to do so gratuitously, and such person enjoys the benefit thereof, the latter is bound to make compensation to the former in respect of, or to restore, the thing so done or delivered.
ILLUSTRATIONS
a) A, a tradesman, leaves goods at B’s house by mistake B treats the goods as his own. He is bound to pay A for them.
b) A saves B’s property from fire. A is not entitled to compensation from B, if the circumstances show that he intended to act gratuitously.
Judicial Commissioner Anantham Kasinater, who made the decision in chambers, said the application was without basis and did not follow the Contracts Act 1950.
During the course of submissions, counsel for the plaintiff conceded that there was no written contract. Counsel was unable to highlight the terms of any oral contract.
The plaintiff, when required to provide particulars of the oral agreement to prove privity of contract, was unable to do so. In his 10-page written judgment, Anantham also said that the plaintiff’s claim was frivolous and vexatious.
In its writ of summons, Elegant Advisory said it was engaged in the supply of election merchandise, transportation and publications and that it had supplied Umno with these items for the 11th GE in 2004.
The company claimed that it had sent Umno invoices for a sum of RM218,013,475 and that the party has failed to pay up.
Anantham also said that Section 71 of the act was not founded on contract but embodied the equitable principle of restitution and unjust enrichment.
In our words, the section is applicable to relationship resembling those created by contract but not those based on contract.
The plaintiff would appeal against the decision.
Source: The Borneo Post dated September, 11, 2009.
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Hello Contractors,
Its high time Contractors know Contract Administration; administering contents of the terms and conditions of contract & managing the contracting parties relationship.( E.g Main Contractor & Subcontractors). Most Contractors ONLY ADMINISTER ACTIVITIES AND NOT CONTRACT. Additionally, Rights & Obligations, Roles & Responsibilities of each party are equally important of contract administration.
Let’s see what CA 1950 Section 71 says;
Obligation of person enjoying benefit of Non-Gratuitous Act
Where a person lawfully does anything for another person, or delivers anything to him, not intending to do so gratuitously, and such person enjoys the benefit thereof, the latter is bound to make compensation to the former in respect of, or to restore, the thing so done or delivered.
ILLUSTRATIONS
a) A, a tradesman, leaves goods at B’s house by mistake B treats the goods as his own. He is bound to pay A for them.
b) A saves B’s property from fire. A is not entitled to compensation from B, if the circumstances show that he intended to act gratuitously.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
New English Word- “SEXTING”
In Houston, Texas, thousands of students are returning to school to discover a new rule: no ‘sexting’ – the distribution of nude or semi-nude photographs or videos by text message.
“They were reporting that it was an issue and may be becoming more of a problem,”.
A recent study by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy found 22 % of US teenager girls and 18% of teenager boys have sent messages or posted images or video online showing them nude or semi-nude.
“A student may be sending pictures to their boyfriend and they break up and he sends it to everybody,” said Graff.
“They were reporting that it was an issue and may be becoming more of a problem,”.
A recent study by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy found 22 % of US teenager girls and 18% of teenager boys have sent messages or posted images or video online showing them nude or semi-nude.
“A student may be sending pictures to their boyfriend and they break up and he sends it to everybody,” said Graff.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Couple who gave house to son now homeless
SIN Chew Daily reported that an elderly couple in Singapore who gave up their duplex to their son ended up homeless after they were chased out of the house by the ungrateful offspring.
The couple now call the staircase of a school their home.
The man, who was named as Lim, was a manager before he retired. He had a son and a daughter who lived in Jurong, Singapore.
Relating his ordeal to a secretary of the school, Lim said he and his wife decided to give their duplex home to their son as a wedding gift about two years ago.
The couple thought that they could live in the house with their son. He, however, decided to sell the property for RM960,000 to buy another condominium. Lim and his wife were then sent off to live with the daughter.
After a year, the daughter decided that they were no longer welcome and banned them from touching her children.
The couple could not enter the house after their daughter changed the locks to the house.
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I am not surprise with the headline. Nothing new and I come across similar stories whenever the issue of distribution of property, inherited fortune is mentioned. Some even drag their parents to court and face the wrath of court cases. I can understand the love parents are trying to show. If you ask me, I would only support my children till tertiary education & hoping they can land a good job and fence and able to look after themselves.
The couple now call the staircase of a school their home.
The man, who was named as Lim, was a manager before he retired. He had a son and a daughter who lived in Jurong, Singapore.
Relating his ordeal to a secretary of the school, Lim said he and his wife decided to give their duplex home to their son as a wedding gift about two years ago.
The couple thought that they could live in the house with their son. He, however, decided to sell the property for RM960,000 to buy another condominium. Lim and his wife were then sent off to live with the daughter.
After a year, the daughter decided that they were no longer welcome and banned them from touching her children.
The couple could not enter the house after their daughter changed the locks to the house.
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I am not surprise with the headline. Nothing new and I come across similar stories whenever the issue of distribution of property, inherited fortune is mentioned. Some even drag their parents to court and face the wrath of court cases. I can understand the love parents are trying to show. If you ask me, I would only support my children till tertiary education & hoping they can land a good job and fence and able to look after themselves.
Friday, August 14, 2009
An epitome of lifelong learning
At 66, Gurcharam Kaur ( umh; I’m only 41 and maybe old enough to pursue a course) is now a proud degree holder after having had to put her dreams on hold to take care of her parents and help bring up three younger siblings. ( poor family background sometimes do help to improve oneself)
The former English teacher received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education ( Teaching English as a Second Language or TESL) at the 33rd UPM convocation ceremony. In June 2005, Gurcharam, who has 40 years of teaching experience under her belt, decided to further her studies at UPM.
Her decision followed encouragement from her siblings who became successful in their own right.
` I did not encounter any problems during my 4 years of long-distance learning at UPM….rather, I received excellent grades five times,” said Gurcharam who currently lives in Negri Sembilan.
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For those out there, it’s a perfect example of lifelong learning. One should embrace CHANGE! Lifelong learning its an opportunity for the mass population to obtain quality tertiary education via open learning concept at affordable costs. It would also enlightened ones future.
For directors of company, its time to promote a lifelong learning culture in your organization. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. It would certainty benefit the company in terms of creating a knowledgeable employees that would bring the company to greater heights and enhance its competitiveness in their relevant sector. Its an arduous task though but its definitely not an inane idea; maybe to others yes but the choice is your to determine your own future.
To be successful, 99% depends on hardwork and 1% luck
The former English teacher received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education ( Teaching English as a Second Language or TESL) at the 33rd UPM convocation ceremony. In June 2005, Gurcharam, who has 40 years of teaching experience under her belt, decided to further her studies at UPM.
Her decision followed encouragement from her siblings who became successful in their own right.
` I did not encounter any problems during my 4 years of long-distance learning at UPM….rather, I received excellent grades five times,” said Gurcharam who currently lives in Negri Sembilan.
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For those out there, it’s a perfect example of lifelong learning. One should embrace CHANGE! Lifelong learning its an opportunity for the mass population to obtain quality tertiary education via open learning concept at affordable costs. It would also enlightened ones future.
For directors of company, its time to promote a lifelong learning culture in your organization. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. It would certainty benefit the company in terms of creating a knowledgeable employees that would bring the company to greater heights and enhance its competitiveness in their relevant sector. Its an arduous task though but its definitely not an inane idea; maybe to others yes but the choice is your to determine your own future.
To be successful, 99% depends on hardwork and 1% luck
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Papa & Mama
Maria is a beautiful Samoan girl fell in love with Sione. She planned to marry very soon.
She was so happy about her wedding plans, she decided to tell her papa. Papa told her, "Maria, you'll have to find another.Your Mother does not know this, but Sione is your half-brother, my son to another woman".
So Maria forgot about her Sione, and soon planned to marry Manu .But after telling papa again, he said, "Maria there's trouble still. You cannot marry Manu, my darling. Please don't tell your mother, but Manu is your half-brother too, my other son to another woman."
Maria had no choice but to go to her mama. Mama already knew and said "Don't worry darling, do what makes you happy. Marry Manu or marry Sione, because you are not related to Papa."
She was so happy about her wedding plans, she decided to tell her papa. Papa told her, "Maria, you'll have to find another.Your Mother does not know this, but Sione is your half-brother, my son to another woman".
So Maria forgot about her Sione, and soon planned to marry Manu .But after telling papa again, he said, "Maria there's trouble still. You cannot marry Manu, my darling. Please don't tell your mother, but Manu is your half-brother too, my other son to another woman."
Maria had no choice but to go to her mama. Mama already knew and said "Don't worry darling, do what makes you happy. Marry Manu or marry Sione, because you are not related to Papa."
Friday, July 24, 2009
Funny Jokes
1. A judge asked a woman on why she wanted a divorce. She answered, 'Your Honor, he knew I'm a vegetarian n yet he still insists on putting his meat in my mouth.'
2. Woman: 'Doc, an ant entered my vagina, can you please take it out'. Doctor removes her panties and start making love. Woman: 'What are you doing?' Doctor: 'This is the only way to drown the bastard!'
3. Q: What is the closest thing similar to a woman's period? Answer: Your SALARY. It comes once a month last 3 - 4 days & if it doesn't come you are in deep trouble!
4. A lady visited her doctor again, Dr. said: U look more sick & exhausted then b 4. Are u having 3 meals a day as I advised? Lady: WHAT? I thought U said 3 MALES a day!!!!
5. Women asked God to make The Penis Pretty. GOD Said 'No way; Now As It Is, The Penis is so ugly & U still Su ck It. If I make it Pretty You'll Eat It up!!
6. A nun went 4 a urine test. The sample got mixed up. When the doctor told her she was pregnant, she cried n said,'Shit, we can't even trust cucumber anymore.!'
7. A boy pulls down his pants in front of a girl & asked ' Do U have this? ' The girl lifted up her skirt & said, ' My mom said with this I can have a lot of THAT!'
8. Schoolgirl: 'I do not want to take the SEX EDUCATION'. Class Teacher: ' Why not?' Schoolgirl: 'Someone told me the FINAL EXAM would be ORAL!'
9. Mother asks daughter, how is married life? Daughter shyly says like BRITISH AIRWAYS. Mother reads the ad & is shocked ' 7 DAYS A WEEK,TWICE A DAY, BOTH WAYS!
10. What is the STRONGEST muscle? TONGUE - It can raise a woman's hip with just one lick!. The lightest muscle? PENIS! It can be raised by a woman's tongue!
11. Lady Immigration officer asked a Korean tourist: Name? Park Yu. The 0fficer become angry & shouted back: FUCK YOU! Now what's your full name? Korean replied: PARK YU TOO!!
12. Man to wife: Business is bad, if u learn 2 cook we can remove servant. Wife: ASSHOLE! If u learn how to fuck, we can remove driver, gardener & watchman..
13. COCK say to his two BALLS: I am going to take you with me to a party. BALLS said: You big fucking liar. You always get INSIDE and leave us waiting OUTSIDE!
14. A baby dog asked mama dog how papa looks like? Mama dog reply: How I know. Your papa came from behind & I didn't have chance to see his face' !
15. What's the difference between stress, tension & panic? Stress is when wife is pregnant, tension is when girlfriend is pregnant, PANIC is when both are pregnant!
2. Woman: 'Doc, an ant entered my vagina, can you please take it out'. Doctor removes her panties and start making love. Woman: 'What are you doing?' Doctor: 'This is the only way to drown the bastard!'
3. Q: What is the closest thing similar to a woman's period? Answer: Your SALARY. It comes once a month last 3 - 4 days & if it doesn't come you are in deep trouble!
4. A lady visited her doctor again, Dr. said: U look more sick & exhausted then b 4. Are u having 3 meals a day as I advised? Lady: WHAT? I thought U said 3 MALES a day!!!!
5. Women asked God to make The Penis Pretty. GOD Said 'No way; Now As It Is, The Penis is so ugly & U still Su ck It. If I make it Pretty You'll Eat It up!!
6. A nun went 4 a urine test. The sample got mixed up. When the doctor told her she was pregnant, she cried n said,'Shit, we can't even trust cucumber anymore.!'
7. A boy pulls down his pants in front of a girl & asked ' Do U have this? ' The girl lifted up her skirt & said, ' My mom said with this I can have a lot of THAT!'
8. Schoolgirl: 'I do not want to take the SEX EDUCATION'. Class Teacher: ' Why not?' Schoolgirl: 'Someone told me the FINAL EXAM would be ORAL!'
9. Mother asks daughter, how is married life? Daughter shyly says like BRITISH AIRWAYS. Mother reads the ad & is shocked ' 7 DAYS A WEEK,TWICE A DAY, BOTH WAYS!
10. What is the STRONGEST muscle? TONGUE - It can raise a woman's hip with just one lick!. The lightest muscle? PENIS! It can be raised by a woman's tongue!
11. Lady Immigration officer asked a Korean tourist: Name? Park Yu. The 0fficer become angry & shouted back: FUCK YOU! Now what's your full name? Korean replied: PARK YU TOO!!
12. Man to wife: Business is bad, if u learn 2 cook we can remove servant. Wife: ASSHOLE! If u learn how to fuck, we can remove driver, gardener & watchman..
13. COCK say to his two BALLS: I am going to take you with me to a party. BALLS said: You big fucking liar. You always get INSIDE and leave us waiting OUTSIDE!
14. A baby dog asked mama dog how papa looks like? Mama dog reply: How I know. Your papa came from behind & I didn't have chance to see his face' !
15. What's the difference between stress, tension & panic? Stress is when wife is pregnant, tension is when girlfriend is pregnant, PANIC is when both are pregnant!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Unemployment
In USA- Debate as crisis spurs people to work for free
New York: With US unemployment at a 20-year high, some Americans are working for FREE while looking for jobs, but experts are split over whether it is a sign of dedication or desperation.( Malaysians are too busy to work for FREE!)
Dana Lin, 22, is one of the 14.7 million unemployed workers in the US. She lost her marketing job at a technology company near San Francisco in April and since then has been working for FREE for about five hours a week for Internet company Jobnob.com.
“Every company has thousands of people applying for each job, and I realized I needed more appeal.” ( epitome of a quality employee)
British Airways last month asked its British-based employees to volunteer for up to a month’s unpaid work.
The different……….
In Malaysia- Jobs aplenty but locals choosy
Job opportunities are aplenty but locals are choosy about jobs, making the country dependent on foreign workers to fill vacancies.
According to Assistant Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communication Datuk Lee Kim Shin; “ Unemployment does not mean our country or industries cannot provide people with jobs. Our locals are making themselves unemployed because of their choosy altitude. ( Unh, or our education system to be blamed, churning out thousands and thousands of UNEMPLOYABLE Gradutes every year!)
New York: With US unemployment at a 20-year high, some Americans are working for FREE while looking for jobs, but experts are split over whether it is a sign of dedication or desperation.( Malaysians are too busy to work for FREE!)
Dana Lin, 22, is one of the 14.7 million unemployed workers in the US. She lost her marketing job at a technology company near San Francisco in April and since then has been working for FREE for about five hours a week for Internet company Jobnob.com.
“Every company has thousands of people applying for each job, and I realized I needed more appeal.” ( epitome of a quality employee)
British Airways last month asked its British-based employees to volunteer for up to a month’s unpaid work.
The different……….
In Malaysia- Jobs aplenty but locals choosy
Job opportunities are aplenty but locals are choosy about jobs, making the country dependent on foreign workers to fill vacancies.
According to Assistant Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communication Datuk Lee Kim Shin; “ Unemployment does not mean our country or industries cannot provide people with jobs. Our locals are making themselves unemployed because of their choosy altitude. ( Unh, or our education system to be blamed, churning out thousands and thousands of UNEMPLOYABLE Gradutes every year!)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Gamblers sues casino for lost fortune
SEOUL: A former South Korean company boss who says he gambled away 30 billion won ( US$23.5 million) in three years is suing a casino for allegedly fuelling his addiction.
The man identified only as Chung, 67, is appealing a court ruling last November which ordered the Kangwon Land casino to pay him 2.8 billion won in damages.
Chung says this is not enough since between 2003 and 2006 he lost 30 billion won at the casino – the country’s only one authorized to admit Koreans under strict gaming laws.
The former head of a leather products company claims the government-run casino turned a blind eye to him making bets above the legitimate limit.
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Interesting enough. Will it happen in our BolehLand?. Isn’t gaming a crime here, more so Malaysia is an `Islamic’ nation. Can one benefit from a crime one committed? maybe yse, maybe no. Depend on how adroitly is ones lawyer.
The man identified only as Chung, 67, is appealing a court ruling last November which ordered the Kangwon Land casino to pay him 2.8 billion won in damages.
Chung says this is not enough since between 2003 and 2006 he lost 30 billion won at the casino – the country’s only one authorized to admit Koreans under strict gaming laws.
The former head of a leather products company claims the government-run casino turned a blind eye to him making bets above the legitimate limit.
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Interesting enough. Will it happen in our BolehLand?. Isn’t gaming a crime here, more so Malaysia is an `Islamic’ nation. Can one benefit from a crime one committed? maybe yse, maybe no. Depend on how adroitly is ones lawyer.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Stressed at work? You’re not alone
FEELING stressed and overworked and burned out? You’re certainly not alone these days.
Layoffs and other workforce reductions have left so called survivors with increased workloads and other challenges, according to a new survey of more than 4400 workers by CareerBuilder.com.
Nearly half of the workers said they have taken on more responsibility because of a layoff, while 37% said they are handling the work of two people. The survey also found that 34% of workers are spending more time at the office, and 22% are working more weekends.
“Not only will this impact you personally but this is something that’s impacting productivity overall,” says Jennifer Grasz, a spokewoman at CareerBuilder. “When you have workers who are highly stressed and burned out, they’re not going to be performing at the same level.”
CareerBuilder offers some tips on how to keep your stress level in check.
Ø Take some time to recharge
Another CareerBuilder survey found that 35% of 4400 workers survey said they haven’t gone on or aren’t planning to take a vacation this year. Nearly one in five workers said they’re either afraid of losing their jobs if they do or feel guilty about being away.
Grasz says, “Workers need to recharge. It’s counterproductive not to take the time off,” she says.
Ø Prioritise your tasks
Speak to your superior to get feedback on what you should tackle first.
“So that it doesn’t feel like 10 things have to be done in one day,” Grasz says.
Ø Cut the e-leash
That means when you’re on vacation, don’t check your e-mail or voicemail.
“ Says Grasz: “ You need the time to get away from the office, recharge and bring the stress levels down so that when you come back, you could tackle projects more effectively.”
Ø Try to ignore rumours.
Getting caught up with gossip can also distract you from work
If your concerns are serious enough, talk to your supervisor or human resources.
Otherwise, “it’s more important to stay focused on being effective in the things you’re working on,” Grasz said.
She added.” It’s also going to serve you within the organization if you’re known to be
someone who’s working hard.”
Source; THE BORNEO POST
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When someone says, “ I’ve been working really hard,” or “I’m really stressed out,” we are taught to admire, even emulate their behaviour.
Maybe when one’s schedule is getting out of hand, it’s time to slow down and reevaluate what’s important and urgent rather then power through everything on the list.
Stress management is one option but I believe stress consultants are stressed out too!
And of course we are not alone and would never be alone as what I myself experienced in my job.
Layoffs and other workforce reductions have left so called survivors with increased workloads and other challenges, according to a new survey of more than 4400 workers by CareerBuilder.com.
Nearly half of the workers said they have taken on more responsibility because of a layoff, while 37% said they are handling the work of two people. The survey also found that 34% of workers are spending more time at the office, and 22% are working more weekends.
“Not only will this impact you personally but this is something that’s impacting productivity overall,” says Jennifer Grasz, a spokewoman at CareerBuilder. “When you have workers who are highly stressed and burned out, they’re not going to be performing at the same level.”
CareerBuilder offers some tips on how to keep your stress level in check.
Ø Take some time to recharge
Another CareerBuilder survey found that 35% of 4400 workers survey said they haven’t gone on or aren’t planning to take a vacation this year. Nearly one in five workers said they’re either afraid of losing their jobs if they do or feel guilty about being away.
Grasz says, “Workers need to recharge. It’s counterproductive not to take the time off,” she says.
Ø Prioritise your tasks
Speak to your superior to get feedback on what you should tackle first.
“So that it doesn’t feel like 10 things have to be done in one day,” Grasz says.
Ø Cut the e-leash
That means when you’re on vacation, don’t check your e-mail or voicemail.
“ Says Grasz: “ You need the time to get away from the office, recharge and bring the stress levels down so that when you come back, you could tackle projects more effectively.”
Ø Try to ignore rumours.
Getting caught up with gossip can also distract you from work
If your concerns are serious enough, talk to your supervisor or human resources.
Otherwise, “it’s more important to stay focused on being effective in the things you’re working on,” Grasz said.
She added.” It’s also going to serve you within the organization if you’re known to be
someone who’s working hard.”
Source; THE BORNEO POST
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When someone says, “ I’ve been working really hard,” or “I’m really stressed out,” we are taught to admire, even emulate their behaviour.
Maybe when one’s schedule is getting out of hand, it’s time to slow down and reevaluate what’s important and urgent rather then power through everything on the list.
Stress management is one option but I believe stress consultants are stressed out too!
And of course we are not alone and would never be alone as what I myself experienced in my job.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Thailand wants to supply S'wak with quality workers
Thailand is looking forward to establishing further bilateral rapport with the state gov't to supply S'wak with skilled and quality workers.
Thai Minister of LAbour Phaithoon Kaeothong said as many as 4,000 Thai workers had been working in S'wak and Sabah, showing that the country was capable of offering what the state required.
" Many Thai labourers have worked in S'wak and Sabah while Global Upline Group has recruited many from Thailand as technical workers," he told a press conference at Four Points by Sheraton Kuching yesterday.
Global Upline Sdn Bhd has also completed Four Points by Sheraton Kuching hotel ahead of time and the majority of workers involved in these development project were Thais. Other projects are KIA and Sabah International Airport & hospitals in East M'sia.
He thus believed that Thai workers, in terms of technical requirment, quality and capability, would be able to meet tha labour demand in the state.
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From the prognosis above, do Malaysian construction industry lacking workers? In my opinion, its a definite NO! Then what's the problem? Are our local workers lack quality, discipline, uneducated, not capable, less committed, no desire to succeed, refuse to working long hours, irresponsible, succumb to pressure, dishonest, taking jobs opportunity for granted or becoming indolent? Is the employers uncaring? Surely these are the important questions b'cos they have a direct bearing on the success of a project.
I'm sounding exasperated b'cos the situation is unlikely to improve in the near future. Importing workers from abroad is not only timely but a neccessity in constrcution industry.
We may now all ponder why Global Upline project are always ahead of schedule.
Thai Minister of LAbour Phaithoon Kaeothong said as many as 4,000 Thai workers had been working in S'wak and Sabah, showing that the country was capable of offering what the state required.
" Many Thai labourers have worked in S'wak and Sabah while Global Upline Group has recruited many from Thailand as technical workers," he told a press conference at Four Points by Sheraton Kuching yesterday.
Global Upline Sdn Bhd has also completed Four Points by Sheraton Kuching hotel ahead of time and the majority of workers involved in these development project were Thais. Other projects are KIA and Sabah International Airport & hospitals in East M'sia.
He thus believed that Thai workers, in terms of technical requirment, quality and capability, would be able to meet tha labour demand in the state.
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From the prognosis above, do Malaysian construction industry lacking workers? In my opinion, its a definite NO! Then what's the problem? Are our local workers lack quality, discipline, uneducated, not capable, less committed, no desire to succeed, refuse to working long hours, irresponsible, succumb to pressure, dishonest, taking jobs opportunity for granted or becoming indolent? Is the employers uncaring? Surely these are the important questions b'cos they have a direct bearing on the success of a project.
I'm sounding exasperated b'cos the situation is unlikely to improve in the near future. Importing workers from abroad is not only timely but a neccessity in constrcution industry.
We may now all ponder why Global Upline project are always ahead of schedule.
Friday, June 19, 2009
An Arab & A Jew...
An Arab needed a heart transplant, but prior to the surgery the doctors needed to store his blood type in case the need arises.
Because the gentleman had a rare type of blood, it couldn't be found locally. So the call went out to a number of countries. Finally, a Jew was located who had the same blood type and who was willing to donate his blood to the Arab.
After the surgery, the Arab sent the Jew a thank-you card for giving his blood along with an expensive diamond and a new Rolls Royce car as a token of his appreciation.
Unfortunately, the Arab had to go through a corrective surgery once again.. His doctors called the Jew who was more than happy to donate his blood again. After the second surgery, the Arab sent the Jew a Thank You card and a box of Almond Roca sweets.
The Jew was shocked to see that the Arab this time did not acknowledge the Jew's kind gesture in the same way as he had done the first time. So he phoned the Arab and asked him why he had expressed his appreciation in not a very generous manner.
The Arab replied: "Ya Habibi !!, (Dear Friend) you have to remember, I have Jewish blood now!"
Because the gentleman had a rare type of blood, it couldn't be found locally. So the call went out to a number of countries. Finally, a Jew was located who had the same blood type and who was willing to donate his blood to the Arab.
After the surgery, the Arab sent the Jew a thank-you card for giving his blood along with an expensive diamond and a new Rolls Royce car as a token of his appreciation.
Unfortunately, the Arab had to go through a corrective surgery once again.. His doctors called the Jew who was more than happy to donate his blood again. After the second surgery, the Arab sent the Jew a Thank You card and a box of Almond Roca sweets.
The Jew was shocked to see that the Arab this time did not acknowledge the Jew's kind gesture in the same way as he had done the first time. So he phoned the Arab and asked him why he had expressed his appreciation in not a very generous manner.
The Arab replied: "Ya Habibi !!, (Dear Friend) you have to remember, I have Jewish blood now!"
Monday, June 15, 2009
Contractors told to furnish safety policy statement
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health ( NIOSH) wants contractors bidding for contracts to furnish a safety policy statement.
Besides this statement, which would be a system of hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control ( HIRARC), they should also provide information regarding the experience and safety training given to their employees, said NIOSH Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
Developers had a responsibility to choose competent and safety conscious contractors, and the acceptance of low bidders should not be at the expense of safety and health. He said in a statement.
“ Those who create the risks and hazards are in a better position to manage them. Contractors or sub-contractors should be responsible and be fully committed to quality work, safety standards and practices,” he said.
Lee also said that everyone involved in the construction industry should realize the dire consequences of flouting safety guidelines and cutting corners, poor design, shoddy workmanship and inadequate supervision.
NIOSH called on all industries, particularly the construction industry, to be always sensitive to the demands for safety at the workplace and work towards an accident-free or zero accident target, he said.
The advice by NIOSH comes in the wake of public apprehension over the safety of buildings following the collapse of structures, including a section of the roof of a stadium in Trengganu and a building under demolition in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.-Bernama
Besides this statement, which would be a system of hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control ( HIRARC), they should also provide information regarding the experience and safety training given to their employees, said NIOSH Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
Developers had a responsibility to choose competent and safety conscious contractors, and the acceptance of low bidders should not be at the expense of safety and health. He said in a statement.
“ Those who create the risks and hazards are in a better position to manage them. Contractors or sub-contractors should be responsible and be fully committed to quality work, safety standards and practices,” he said.
Lee also said that everyone involved in the construction industry should realize the dire consequences of flouting safety guidelines and cutting corners, poor design, shoddy workmanship and inadequate supervision.
NIOSH called on all industries, particularly the construction industry, to be always sensitive to the demands for safety at the workplace and work towards an accident-free or zero accident target, he said.
The advice by NIOSH comes in the wake of public apprehension over the safety of buildings following the collapse of structures, including a section of the roof of a stadium in Trengganu and a building under demolition in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.-Bernama
Friday, June 12, 2009
A Trip to Tanjung Manis,Sarawak
On 9-10 June 2009, we made a trip to Tanjung Manis to visit a project site as a pre-qualifier with an established Class A Contractor based in KL. The briefing was scheduled on 10 June 2009 @ 8.30am.
I started my journey from Kem Oya project site enroute to Sibu airport to fetch our 2 partners; Mr. Ng and Mr. Tommy Tay. After that I decided to stop by a food centre at SingKwong shopping Mall to quench our thirst and sharing a few buns before continuing our journey.
At about 3.00pm, we headed to Sarikei, which is an hour drive. It was a fun ride because we take advantage of the commute and I find myself talking to a Director of a fairly large corporation which was sharing his experience with me for the past 25 years.
We reached Sarikei at about 5:30pm and stated to enquire the best hotel in town where we can put up a night. At last we found one Oriental Hotel at a rate of RM55.00 for a twin bedroom. ( no complimentary breakfast, luggage trolley, door man ).That’s Ok I thought; a long as its clean. Quite a nice hotel and its 5 mins drive to the jetty.
At 7.00pm, we sneaked out to feel our stomach. Again we enquired the best restaurant in town. We took quite sometime to find one. At last we stopped at an air-conditioned restaurant which coincidently is celebrating its 1st Aniversary of operation. We came to know the good news when we’re served 4 red colored eggs. Hi, we didn’t order any eggs, I wonder. `It’s free, replied the waiter because today is our 1st Aniversary, she explained.
Generally the food is ok only lah! Of course Kuching restaurant better. What to do! We ordered pork leg with black soy, vegetables, steamed fish and of course a few bottles of beer to relieve our backache! Eh, since when beer can relieve backache. Aiyah, it’s just an excuse.
We have a good time and sharing our experiences especially in this tough & challenging construction industry. Mr. Ng career started with a humble beginning; from a subcontractor to director. We finished dinner at about 9:30pm and headed to hotel for an early rest.
Morning called at 6:15am. Breakfast at 6:45am. Kolo mee for breakfast. Again taste ok only lah. The express boat departed at 7:30am and reached Tanjung Manis @8:40 due to a few stops.
The client fetched us at the jetty and straightaway proceeded to the site briefing in one van carrying 20 of us. The briefing lasted only 30 minutes as the consultant were in a hurry to return to Sibu for shopping! Sigh….What to shop in Sibu? Why don’t they ask me? If they did, my answer would be KL better!
In fact we had not seen enough of the site & its surrounding. We decided to `rent’ the same van to revisit the site. Sourcing for materials; ready-mixed cement, crusher run, sand, other building materials is our main priority. Mr. Ng gave RM100 to the driver for his `overtime’ job.
On the site itself, it’s a fairly flat ground and accessible with infra works completed. We completed our rounds at 11:00am and took a returned express boat to Sarikei. We reached Sibu at 1:30pm and rushed to Sibu airport to collect there air tickets to KL departing 8;20pm and retimed to 9:10pm.
Overall, it’s an enjoyable & memorable trip from land to sea transport for me. As for Mr. Ng and Mr. Tommy, it’s land-sea-air mode of transport.
Thank You Mr. Ng and Mr Tommy for your company.
Hope we are the successful tenderer & Good Luck.
I started my journey from Kem Oya project site enroute to Sibu airport to fetch our 2 partners; Mr. Ng and Mr. Tommy Tay. After that I decided to stop by a food centre at SingKwong shopping Mall to quench our thirst and sharing a few buns before continuing our journey.
At about 3.00pm, we headed to Sarikei, which is an hour drive. It was a fun ride because we take advantage of the commute and I find myself talking to a Director of a fairly large corporation which was sharing his experience with me for the past 25 years.
We reached Sarikei at about 5:30pm and stated to enquire the best hotel in town where we can put up a night. At last we found one Oriental Hotel at a rate of RM55.00 for a twin bedroom. ( no complimentary breakfast, luggage trolley, door man ).That’s Ok I thought; a long as its clean. Quite a nice hotel and its 5 mins drive to the jetty.
At 7.00pm, we sneaked out to feel our stomach. Again we enquired the best restaurant in town. We took quite sometime to find one. At last we stopped at an air-conditioned restaurant which coincidently is celebrating its 1st Aniversary of operation. We came to know the good news when we’re served 4 red colored eggs. Hi, we didn’t order any eggs, I wonder. `It’s free, replied the waiter because today is our 1st Aniversary, she explained.
Generally the food is ok only lah! Of course Kuching restaurant better. What to do! We ordered pork leg with black soy, vegetables, steamed fish and of course a few bottles of beer to relieve our backache! Eh, since when beer can relieve backache. Aiyah, it’s just an excuse.
We have a good time and sharing our experiences especially in this tough & challenging construction industry. Mr. Ng career started with a humble beginning; from a subcontractor to director. We finished dinner at about 9:30pm and headed to hotel for an early rest.
Morning called at 6:15am. Breakfast at 6:45am. Kolo mee for breakfast. Again taste ok only lah. The express boat departed at 7:30am and reached Tanjung Manis @8:40 due to a few stops.
The client fetched us at the jetty and straightaway proceeded to the site briefing in one van carrying 20 of us. The briefing lasted only 30 minutes as the consultant were in a hurry to return to Sibu for shopping! Sigh….What to shop in Sibu? Why don’t they ask me? If they did, my answer would be KL better!
In fact we had not seen enough of the site & its surrounding. We decided to `rent’ the same van to revisit the site. Sourcing for materials; ready-mixed cement, crusher run, sand, other building materials is our main priority. Mr. Ng gave RM100 to the driver for his `overtime’ job.
On the site itself, it’s a fairly flat ground and accessible with infra works completed. We completed our rounds at 11:00am and took a returned express boat to Sarikei. We reached Sibu at 1:30pm and rushed to Sibu airport to collect there air tickets to KL departing 8;20pm and retimed to 9:10pm.
Overall, it’s an enjoyable & memorable trip from land to sea transport for me. As for Mr. Ng and Mr. Tommy, it’s land-sea-air mode of transport.
Thank You Mr. Ng and Mr Tommy for your company.
Hope we are the successful tenderer & Good Luck.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Funny Body Language
A woman gets on a city bus. She looks at the driver and holds up one hand; the driver holds up two hands.
Next, the woman points up; the driver points down.
Then, the woman grabs her breast; the driver grabs his crotch. Finally, the woman grabs her butt and gets off the bus.
A curious passenger asked the bus driver what the odd motions were all about. The driver explained, "The woman is a deaf-mute. She asked me if a bus ride is five cents, and I told her it was ten cents.
Next, she asked if the bus was going uptown, and I told her it was going downtown. Then, she asked if the bus was going pass the milk-farm, and I told her it was going pass the ball-park."
The passenger interjected, "Okay, but why did she grab her butt as she left the bus?"
The driver continued, she replied "Oh shit, I'm on the wrong bus!"
Next, the woman points up; the driver points down.
Then, the woman grabs her breast; the driver grabs his crotch. Finally, the woman grabs her butt and gets off the bus.
A curious passenger asked the bus driver what the odd motions were all about. The driver explained, "The woman is a deaf-mute. She asked me if a bus ride is five cents, and I told her it was ten cents.
Next, she asked if the bus was going uptown, and I told her it was going downtown. Then, she asked if the bus was going pass the milk-farm, and I told her it was going pass the ball-park."
The passenger interjected, "Okay, but why did she grab her butt as she left the bus?"
The driver continued, she replied "Oh shit, I'm on the wrong bus!"
Sunday, May 31, 2009
My Birthday
Today 31.05 is my 41st birthday. Time flies. Again it's another year older and am a wiser lot now. As usual, my kids wish me `Happy Birthday' and my ever loving and supportive wife, too but by e-mail electronic card. She is technology advance!.
As a tradition, my breakfast comes with 2 ( Only 2, and i wonder why not more ??) red boiled eggs and dumpling too. In fact, dumpling day it's my `Chinese calendar' birthday. I'm yet to find out the date which falls under `Indian calendar'.
well, i sincerely hope my work, career will achieving great success and my wish is to complete my current project by end of November and of course stay healthly!
As a tradition, my breakfast comes with 2 ( Only 2, and i wonder why not more ??) red boiled eggs and dumpling too. In fact, dumpling day it's my `Chinese calendar' birthday. I'm yet to find out the date which falls under `Indian calendar'.
well, i sincerely hope my work, career will achieving great success and my wish is to complete my current project by end of November and of course stay healthly!
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