Weekend Programme: Run with Wig, Run with Cancer

Sad to say the event was postponed last minute...

Out of ideas for things to do for the weekends? Why not run for a cause? The run will do you good too..

It is my first time.. and I am dragging along Ben and the 2 lil monsters.. Oh I can't wait..

I am thinking of getting a colourful afro for myself. The lil monsters would probably wanna be Elsa and Anna.. We'll see..

For those of you who wish to try this:

For age 7 & above 

(nevertheless my lil monsters will be there.. hehehe..)

Registration from 1 May 2014 to 6 Jun 2014

Form is here 

Registration fee is RM25 per person

Payable to CK Hair & Beauty via AmBank acc no 0872 022011520

Make sure you submit the form and proof of payment to info@locksofhope.org

Or if you have queries, you can contact:

Rachael 016-902 9105

Ang 016-221 9005

info@locksofhope.org

(I've tested the contacts, they do entertain queries)

Better still, check out this meaningful campaign

So.. see you, if I see you there. Adios!

Morning Market in Pudu

Parking here is terrible. Some parts of the market emanates certain odour that might not be pleasant (I am trying to down play this). Not only are the car lanes congested, human lanes are just as bad. But despite all those, the place remained one of the popular markets for housewives to do their household ingredients shopping. It is also a place where many people meet and trades all sorts of things, from antiques to rare animals. I say it is a rather good place to show the tourist, if they really want to see Malaysia. But make sure they have gone to restroom prior to the visits and don't drink too much water. Malaysian toilets are still rather appalling.

These are not for sale.
Pet fishes are sold by packets.
Many choices for many preferences.

Fresh & dried herbs for your health.

Veges of all sorts.

More local veges.

A little hill of dried anchovies.

I couldn't believe it at first. But I was really walking on road piled with cockerel shells.

Fresh fishes anyone?

Rows after rows after rows of stalls.

Citruses, seeds, squash, gourds and tubers.

Red hot chilies.

The are still more shops behind the stalls.

Colourful pickles.

Uncle special offer.

Beautiful torch ginger flower/bud (locally called bunga kantan).

Petai, twisted cluster bean, yongchaak or stink bean. Call it whatever you want, true Malaysian love it just the same.

You'll find everything you need to cook up a Malaysian fare from this market.

I am proud to be a Malaysian

I have recently gone on a city tour with 2 foreigners from Afghanistan and Laos. We went to most of the tourist spots in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. Both of them are full of praises for Malaysia. They love Malaysia for different reasons. The Laotian loved the high rise buildings and all the great infrastructures that KL has. The Afghan loved the fact that we managed to maintain the greeneries within the city. When they told me again and again that "You have a very nice country", my heart just melt.

Bridges at Putrajaya.

I used to question if there is really a need to spend millions and billions on infrastructures, but I finally understood Tun Dr Mahathir's aspiration. The infrastructures are not established for egoistical reasons, but it is a symbol that represents Malaysia's pledge to be a developed country. I never expect the infrastructures to have such huge impact on the foreigners. But when I found out that they actually look up to our buildings with hope, I saw a glimpse of our nation's hope too.
The only sad part is when we were strolling around the city, they too found that Malaysian's mindset has yet to catch up with the infrastructures. We are still lacking in basic thoughtfulness and courtesy. As we are approaching 50th independence, I wish that the younger generation do not forget the hardships that our country has went through to come to this stage. I also hope that our mentality will mature more holistically. Happy Birthday Malaysia!
p/s: To Saiyid and Thi, you do not have to say thank you to me. It is me who should say thank you for reminding me how lucky I am to be a Malaysian. Thank you!

Taman Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur

Taman Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur, originally uploaded by everything asian.

Who says Kuala Lumpur has lost its greens? Although not much left, but this is a tiny little park is worth mentioning (if not for the size, then for the effort to beautify the place). Come during weekends and soak in the laughters of children playing.