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Surprising results of the Malaysia 2008 elections
I don't usually post anything on politics but the results of the Malaysian elections held yesterday is a massive turnaround.
The ruling coalition, Barisan Nasional, last lost it's 2/3 majority in the federal government seats in 1969 but this time, they lost it again. Why is a 2/3 majority important? Because with a 2/3 majority, the constitution ( Read more... ) -
A Fragment of the Sky ("Sora no Kakera" - 空の欠片)
Call me a sentimental old fool but after I got home from work this evening, Ikeda Ayako (池田綾子)'s abovenamed song (which is the ED song for the anime series Dennou Coil - 電脳コイル) has been the only song that I have been listening to. Something just clicked that made me select the song and it's been on repeat for the past 2 hours. Here's the full ( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
"Where's the beef?"
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Follow-up: The Politics Test 2008 edition
You are a
Social Liberal
(65% permissive)
and an...
Economic Liberal
(33% permissive)
You are best described as a:
Democrat (33e/65s)
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Another London derby win: Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham Hotspurs
Arsenal played poorly yesterday but took their chances when they came and made it a satisfying Christmas present for themselves and Gooners everywhere - top of the table and beating the Scum (i.e. Tottenham Hotspurs). I wish the Scum all the best when they play the challengers for the EPL title this season. It must sicken the Scum to know that if ( Read more... ) -
What a juicy tie we have - Arsenal v AC Milan
When I found it about it last night, I was gobsmacked as a Gooner. Not in horror but in sheer delight. It's a tough match-up but this is what it's all about. This is the kind of team that the Gooners want to see their team playing against.
After last night's draw for the last 16 teams in the UEFA Champions League for the knock-out phase, this ( Read more... ) -
Back again...
Eventful past 3-4 months. Struck down by chicken pox in late September/early October. Then shortly after recovering from the illness, I went off for another secondment in late October for a special project. Worked some insane hours (i.e. 9am to 2-3am daily, anyone?) over the past 1.5 months. Just when I got back home this Sunday, I got laid low ( Read more... ) -
Sucker for "Bah Kut Teh"
I know I shouldn't indulge too often but couldn't help myself when it comes to bah kut teh (肉骨茶) (Pork Ribs Soup). Total sucker for this dish which is popular in Malaysia and Singapore. Usually served/accompanied with rice.
While walking back last night to the service apartment that I'm staying at for the duration of my secondment in Kuala Lumpur ( Read more... ) -
Another picture to share
Most proper restaurants in Kuala Lumpur are halal (i.e. the Islamic equivalent of the Jewish kosher). Found myself at a shopping mall that has a non-halal Japanese restaurant which I recall serves decent Tonkatsu (豚カツ) (hmm.. Wikipedia link for those who are curious about what is tonkatsu).
( Mmmm... Tonkatsu! )