Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Ambitious team......

English Premier League has kicked off last 2 week. From the early result, we can see that many top teams like Man Utd and Liverpool have already dropping point in this early stage of the competition. Some other teams like Tottenham and Man City have play well so far and the Premier League is tougher than before. We can expect more tight game every week and the top 4 finish in next May is really unpredictable. The big four team are facing the real challenge like never before and it will be very hard for every team to fight for the title.

Man City large recruitment of players in transfer market has pay off so far with 100% record. The big transform of the team is look ambitious and they are in the position of challenge for big honour this season. In the pre-season, they have spend a lot in bringing football stars in various position include Carlos Tevez, Roque Santa Cruz, Emmanuel Adebayor, Gareth Barry, Kolo Toure, Sylvinho and Joleon Lescott. With all the qualities of the new players and together with the existing good player like Shaun Wright-Phillips, Robinho and Micah Richards, the new Man City is look promising and it is interesting to see what they can achieve this season.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Until when we have to wait?

The BWF badminton World Championship 2009 in Hyderabad, India saw Malaysia team yet again failed to win any title in the championship. The Malaysia team has prepared so well for the championship especially world no.1 Lee Chong Wei who trained in Korea to avoid any distraction. Malaysia hope to win at least one title in the world championship dash when all the players crashed out in semi-final of the man's double events. Credit to man's double players who played so well until reaching semi-final. But luck is not with them this time, there is nothing to complain about when they already gave everything they have. Lee Chong Wei crashed out in quarter-final to Sony is really disappointing. As a player like Chong Wei as world no. 1 is not easy but he need to learn to become strong like Lin Dan then only Malaysia can do well in major events. Hopefully they learn from failure and now focus on future event especially the one we sure waiting for which is Thomas Cup final in Malaysia next year.

Tough time for Man Utd

It has been a while since my last post. I am busy with all my school works until now only have some free breath. Although busy, but I still manage to catch up the latest football news. After the end of 08-09 season, every club in Europe are busy in transfer market to build up the team for new 09-10 season. Real Madrid had the spotlight during the transfer window with all new galactico team. They have signed superstar Kaka, Benzema, Alonso and Ronaldo from Man Utd with new transfer record, 80 million pound. EPL teams are also busy signing player from everywhere especially cash rich Man City. Man Utd not really active this time around with only 3 players signed.

After the departure of Ronaldo who are the most important player in Man Utd for the last 4 seasons, Man Utd should have to worry without him. If Sir Alex is to sign a replacement for Ronaldo, it will not to be easy because the talent in Ronaldo is so special that it's hard to replace. However, Man Utd has signed Obertan, long time target Antonio Valencia and the surprise Owen. Man Utd has to work hard without Ronaldo and play well as a team better than before if they want to regain the title. It will not to be easy but it is not possible. Hopefully this season will be another great season for Man Utd. Glory forever.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Appreciate .........Life

It's not easy to live the way you want to; it's also not easy to live the way you don't want to, but as a normal human being, as long as we live happily and peacefully in our life, there is nothing else that can distract your life. One person must choose the correct way to live, choosing the correct path in their life, contribute as much as possible to the society. The main objective of human life is do what is only correct and enjoy every single moment in our life in the right way. But, nowadays, there are getting more people that just have their life wasted just like that.

Many people or normal people I have to say only know how to appreciate their life when something has happened to them. Sometimes, it is too late to do that. For me, as long as we still alive in this world, try your best to appreciate your life and also the people around you if you don't want to regret one day.

The highest level of appreciate your life is when you know you are going to leave this world, you still do your part to contribute to the society, to the people just like normal person that don't know he or she will die soon until his or her last breath. I remembered this chinese movie about the life of a TV presenter who know he will die soon because of cancer, but he keep hiding from his family until his last presentation on TV. He don't want his family to feel sad because he want to enjoy his life as the presenter as long as he still alive until the day he can't take it anymore. He also want to enjoy every single moment with his family. It's not easy to do that especially when you know you are going to die soon, really respect people like this. Imagine if you are in his position, can you do like him?

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Adventurous Gua Tempurung

Last 2 week on Sunday, just when I wanted to wake up for my class trip to Gua Tempurung nearby Kampar, rain was falling heavily outside and we have to cancel out trip due to safety reason. Then, the plan has postponed to the next day after we have discussed since we don't have class on Monday.

Before that, let me briefly introduce about Gua Tempurung. It is located in Gopeng, Perak. It is more than 3km long and is one of the longest caves in Peninsula Malaysia. There are a range of tours of different lengths and difficulty with different price and duration.

Monday's morning has arrived. I woke up on time to have my breakfast since we will straight away go to there. We gathered near 7-11 in Kampar here before we headed to Gua Tempurung about 20 minutes drive from Kampar. Thanks to 5 of our coursemates drived us to there. Most of our class people are joining this trip. We reached there around 9 in the morning but we cannot enter after we bought the tickets because we have to wait until 10. We choose the most difficult route. While waiting for the adventure to come, we walked around and snapped some pictures. And also prepared ourselves with touch light, plastic bag and camera.

The time we all waiting has arrived, finally, we can start our journey in the 'gua'. There are 4 tourists from California joined us as a group that will explore the journey together. The feeling before enter is scare, nervous and curious because according to the ranger there, we will have to crawl in some part of the journey in the water. Anyway, we have to go in also, so we started our journey after some briefing from the ranger.

As we just started to walk in not say very long, we already started to contact with water. Then, our clothes slowly getting wet as we walking deeper. Inside the cave, we have to relied on torch light for vision as there is no light at all. Walking in the cave was the wonderful experience, you can see different types of stones, stalagmites and very rare insects in the cave. Some part of the journey required us to crawl in the underground water river which is very small, slide down the hill and climb up the slippery hill, walk through the underground water river and go through the hole. The whole journey took us about 4 hours and we have a unforgettable experience which is not easy to gain. I recommend this place to everyone as it is really a nice place to visit. Come here if you want to have some good adventures.


Sunday, July 5, 2009

Food heaven.....Malaysia

To live in multi-racial country such as Malaysia is so lucky I have to say. We in Malaysia are surrounded by various of nice food and cuisine from different ethnic groups and some of them are influenced by multiple ethnic. As the result, we have Nyonya food, Chinese food, Malay food, Indian food and others.

For Malay food, we have all time favourite Nasi Lemak, Nasi Dagang in Kelantan and Terengganu, Apam Balik, Kebab, Murtabak, Malay traditional Kuih, Ketupat, Rendang and Lemang during Hari Raya. For Indian food, some of the nice one include banana leaf rice, Putu Mayam, Nasi Briyani, Tosai and their aromatic curries. Not to forget Malaysia all time favourite mamak food which is simply too nice to skip. Mamak is Indian Muslims which served us some truly Malaysia food like Nasi Kandar, Rojak Mamak, Maggi Goreng, Teh Tarik and various of roti such as Roti Canai, Roti Pisang, Roti Telur, Roti Cheese, Roti Bawang and many more. Too many to name.


For me, Malaysia Chinese food is really tempting. We have so much food that can't use word to describe how good are there. Of course in Malaysia, the Chinese food is influenced a lot by the local ingredient which gave us so many different type of food. In normal Chinese coffee shop, we have Char Kuey Teow, Har Mee and fruit Rojak which is famous in Penang, Chee Cheong Fun, Curry Mee, Chicken Rice, Loh Mee, Wantan Mee, Mi Sua, Pan Mee and Kuey Teow Soup. During Chinese New Year, we have Bakkwa which is the dried bbq meat. Beside all these, other main Chinese food also included Dim Sum, Bak Kut Teh, Bak Zhang, Pau, Curry Chicken Bread, Cantonese fried Mee, Hokkien Mee, Clay Pot Chicken Rice, Tau Foo Fah, Yong Tau Foo and others. For side cuisine, we have Yau Zha Gwai for breakfast or eat with rice porridge, popiah and various Tong Sui for tea time.


Just when you think I almost list out all the main food available in Malaysia, actually that's lot more to list out. When I was writing this blog, I already feel very hungry but now getting more hungry. For Nyonya food, their food is quite unique and special. They are developed by Peranakan and they used a lot ingredients like Belacan, lemon glass and coconut milk. Some of the main Nyonya food included Asam Laksa, Otak-otak, Ayam Pongteh, Acar and Nasi Kunyit.
Besides all the various delicious delicacies, others popular one included Ais Kacang, Cendol, Pisang Goreng, Keropok Lekor, curry puff, various Nyonya kuih, Satay, Ikan Bakar and many many more. Look at how fortunate are Malaysian compare with other nations. We must learn to appreciate it and help to spread out the unique and speciality of Malaysia food. Yummy..............time to eat.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Tribute to the star of century

When first I heard about his dead from my friend, I was not believe it because I though it's just a joke from them. But when I saw a lot of news about this, I was shocked because of the sudden dead of the superstar. I can say is megastar, perhaps. Too great to name him. No one can replace him forever. The person I mention about is Michael Jackson. Full name Michael Joseph Jackson, who is 7th child of the Jackson family, made his debut back in 1968 as a member of The Jackson 5. His solo career began in 1971. He is also referred to as the 'King of Pop". His influential, power and energy on the stage is really amazing. He's a great entertainer, dancer and singer of all time. His popular songs include "Beat It", "Billie Jean", "Earth Song" and "Man in the Mirror".

MJ collapsed at his rented mansion on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles. He was noted to have suffered in cardiac arrest and pronounced dead after that. All the fans of MJ would surely remember his moonwalk and performance. The most sad one is his death at the wrong time. He was in preparation to perform in 50 farewell concerts in London. All the fans who already bought their ticket surely feel dissappointed and cry in pain. No matter what, his contribution to the music world is irreplaceable and he will surely remembered forever by the world. MJ.....rest in peace. may the god bless you...