Monthly Archives: February 2008

Listening to Anwar Ibrahim

Posted on February 29, 2008 by asme

February 27, 2008 – Mentakab was buzzing with anticipation of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit for an opposition rally. I am not a fan of Anwar but curiosity got the better of me and I just had to attend this … Continue reading →

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Who Will Win In A General Election?

Posted on February 29, 2008 by asme

In the height of the campaigning for the 12th General Election, opposition politicians are trying desperately to win votes by speaking at 3 or 4 ceramahs in a day, traveling hundreds of kilometers, shaking thousands of hands and driving themselves … Continue reading →

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Oldest Man and Oldest Woman

Posted on February 28, 2008 by asme

The oldest person ever documented was Jeanne Calment who lived 122 years 164 days. Jeanne Calment was born in Arles, France. She lived from 21 February 1875 to 4 August 1997. The oldest man known was Shigechiyo Izumi, born in the Amami Islands, … Continue reading →

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Jumper

Posted on February 28, 2008 by asme

The movie trailer was darn cool. Imagine a human who can travel to another location at the blink of an eye. It was a movie which I have been looking forward to for the past month and I finally got to … Continue reading →

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A long, long night not to remember

Posted on February 20, 2008 by asme

1915 hours –   The notice said 7.30 pm 15 Feb 2008  but the warehouse was empty. 1930 hours –   The Directors were amongst the first to arrive as the crowd trickled in. 1945 hours –   The warehouse was still half empty. 1950 hours … Continue reading →

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Nik Aziz Should Apologise.

Posted on February 19, 2008 by asme

Feb 19 – The Star has highly publicised today that an unrepentant Datuk Seri Nik Aziz Nik Mat said he would not apologise for calling Umno members orangutans, as he had meant it. I feel strongly that Datuk Seri Nik Aziz … Continue reading →

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Suicide or Foul Play

Posted on February 19, 2008 by asme

Feb 19 Breaking News – Shearwey Ooi Ying Ying’s alleged murderer Ong Chee Leong, 29 was found hung in a clinic at the Penang Prison. Authorities reported that Ong was still alive when the warders found him. The warders brought … Continue reading →

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Arsenal Thrashed

Posted on February 18, 2008 by asme

Feb 16 – After an embarassing outing with Manchester City a week ago, Manchester United got their game together and virtually thrashed Arsenal. In a game where both managers made major changes to their teams and rested their players for the Champions … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Race Asia 2 – Finale

Posted on February 15, 2008 by asme

The Amazing Race Asia 2 finally came to an end after 14 weeks of racing through 10 countries on 3 continents. It was a race of overwhelming favourites Marc & Rovilson against the underdogs, Adrian & Collin and an all … Continue reading →

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Of Nyonya Cakes and Chinese New Year

Posted on February 15, 2008 by asme

15 Feb – Another Chinese New Year passed but I do not feel the festivities of the Chinese New Year anymore. Maybe it is because I have outgrown the innocence of youth like a kid outgrowing Christmas. Maybe it is … Continue reading →

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