What 1Malaysia Means to Me?

Malaysia will be celebrating her Independence Day on 31st August, 52 years after Tunku Abdul Rahman, Bapa Kemerdekaan (Father of Independence) shouted, Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!

Now, with Dato' Najib as our PM, he is all out promoting 1Malaysia concept. His inspiration for 1Malaysia as following:

1Malaysia is intended to provide a free and open forum to discuss the things that matter deeply to us as a Nation. It provides a chance to express and explore the many perspectives of our fellow citizens. What makes Malaysia unique is the diversity of our peoples. 1Malaysia’s goal is to preserve and enhance this unity in diversity which has always been our strength and remains our best hope for the future. I hope this Website will initiate an open and vital dialogue exploring our Malaysian identity, purpose, and direction. I encourage each of you to join me in defining our Malaysia and the role we must play in its future. Each of us — despite our differences — shares a desire for a better tomorrow. Each of us wants opportunity, respect, friendship, and understanding.

I believe his last sentence is common Malaysian hope. 1Malaysia means viewing each other beyond race, skin colours and background.

1Malaysia means we don't have to be pick and judge base on race. Malays are not lazy. Chineses are not rich. Indians are not alcoholic. Most successful and wealthy people in Malaysia are Malaysians. They work very, very hard to get where they are now. Robert Kuok, Ananda Krishnan, Syed Mokhtar Al Bukhary and the likes don't have a silver spoon lives. They earn their wealth through hard work.

1Malaysia means we have equal opportunity without having to set quota for races. I wish it will come true one day. There should be equal opportunity for all. We are malaysian. We love Malaysia. Race base school won't be good for 1Malaysia. Our children should have best friends from different background, colour and languages. Malaysian food represents 1Malaysia. Everyone loves nasi lemak, char kiew tau, nasi briyani, chicken rice, tosai and roti canai. The Ramadhan bazzaar display a good example of 1Malaysia. Everyone knows that Bazaar Melawati has the best Ramadhan bazaar. Everyone waiting for this once a year event where we can eat and indulge ourselves in good food. Friends coming together to break fast and enjoy food with laughters.

1Malaysia means we are Malaysian.

Brings Back Fun Memories

Today I saw one of my long lost uni mate post the good old days photos. Going through it brings back a lot of good memories during my uni days. When people say ones best time is during uni days and I say, "very true". I managed to find my long lost course mates and friends. Haven't found all yet and I'm sure I'll get there.

Hmm..now where's my photos during uni days...

Great High Tea at Shangrila Hotel

Ramadan this year started on Saturday so most hotels are quite empty during the Hi-tea period. I had high-tea gathering with a bunch of good friends at Shangrila Hotel and the place was only 50% full. For a customer like myself, I'm happy because I get to eat more food :-) and the place is not so crowded. Lemon Grass restaurant serves one of the best Hi-Tea in town. Everything was great except the Dim Sum. It seems to lost its Yum-yum...

The seafood section is a must try. I took a few rounds of prawns and oysters. Another section I won't missed out is the shusi counter. I took as many fresh salmons as my tummy can fit since I'm already paying RM98++. For those who love cheese like my friend, he tried all the cheese. I love cheese but won't tried every variety because I need to keep my stomach for other food. Cheese tends to make me full easily.

The Asian cuisine looks tempting but I didn't take any because it's the daily dish I can get easily. The pau is not bad but then again, you can't expect it to taste like the Chinese pau. The fountain fondue of chocolate and cheese is the crowd favourite. My favourite is strawberry and mashmallow dip in chocolate fondue.

The service is great, that's the main reason we always gather at Lemon Grass. The waiters are always on the look out for empty plates and will immediately clean it and replace it with a new one. Water is refilled regularly. Since we first started gathering at Lemon Garden, not once did we need to call the waiters to bring a clean plate or refill our drink. Unlike other hotels, we weren't being 'hurry off' when it's 4pm. We were still there chating at 4.30pm while the staff were cleaning up the place. I think they were preparing for the breaking fast. That's what I call good service and good food. I highly recommend anyone to have a try at their hi-tea on the weekend. The price has gone up to RM98++ but it's still worth it.

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Looking at these gorgeous iPhone 3GS making battling with my inner self if I should buy one for myself. My friend who has IPod Touch showed me some of the functions. It's very cool! Moreover, it's Apple! I'd love to own a iPhone but my budget just allow :-( The package deals offered by Maxis wasn't great too. I guess I have to be content with looking at it or borrow from my friend once a while to toy with it.

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Australia's travel site is well coloured coodinated and nicely arrange. It doesn't required scrolling around when users looking for information. Rich in content too.



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