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Be patient and read this, you won't regrat. A funny and realistic article by Raja Petra

Foreigner: Excuse me, but I'm wondering if you could help me. Bureaucrat: Tengok itu.(The officer points to a sign on the wall that says: (GUNAKAN BAHASA MALAYSIA). F: I'm sorry. I don't understand. B: Mesti guna Bahasa Malaysia. F: I'm sorry, but I'm an American. I don't understand the local language. B Must use Bahasa Malaysia. Not American language. I cannot speak American. F: But we don't have an American language. We speak English. B: Oh. Why don't you get your Bumiputera partner to come if you cannot speak Bahasa Malaysia? F: I don't have a Bumiputera partner. B: How can? All foreign companies that do business in Malaysia must have Bumiputera partner. F: But we are not doing business in Malaysia. We do business in America. I am here to find out how to get a permit to shoot a documentary in Malaysia. We are a movie company. B: Oh. You want to make a movie in Malaysia. Very good. Malaysia has plenty of history and culture. Good place to make a mo...

Don't just look - but See...

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How beautiful is beautiful? Who can say what's beautiful and what's not? Oh indeed, the world is full of ironies and contradictions. Life is full of beautiful things, in almost every corner, but does everyone appreciate everything? Of course not. People have different opinions with different kinds of things. If only people could learn to see the beautiful side of things, of situations, of people - then maybe the world will be a lot less chaotic. The next time you find yourself stuck in a rut or shot in the face with an awful situation, why don't you take time to breathe deeply and try - yes, just try, to see the beauty of the situation. Life is beautiful - we just have to "train" our eyes to see the beauty. Yes it's difficult - but its worth a try. :)

So Many Words Can Say Nothing At All

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so she got mad at him for a reason only she knows ... he got confused ... a little bit insensitive to how she felt .... she got frustrated, madder. .. he got more confused.... and then by a split second.... she loved him.... and he loved her even more....

That Godd*amn Break

I've been so stressed lately and I feel like I've been cooped up inside my over air-conditioned for 8 hours a day. I'm starting to feel like giving up my job, but then I keep thinking " where will i go next?".. oh im too young to be feeling so rotten with work.. or am i? can't really answer my self-made questions right now.. all i want to do is get away from it all and just have a godd*amn break. :( wish i could see and be doing this stuffs instead of lugging myself to my office..

Just How Bad is the Global Economic Crisis ?

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Let’s forget about Malaysia’s ping pong politics for now & take a look at how severe the global economic crisis is. Many economists say it’s the worst worldwide economic downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s. According to Forbes list of the world’s richest people 2009, Bill Gates lost USD 18 billion, but reclaimed the no. 1 spot. On the same list, Warren Buffet was no.2 but lost USD 25 billion due to a huge drop of his shares. Anil Ambani was hit the hardest as he lost 76% of his net worth. Anil lost USD 32 billion also due to a heavy fall on his shares (Forbes World’s Richest People 2009). USA jobless rate hits 8.1% in February 2009. 1 987,000 jobs lost from December 2008-February 2009. Currently 12.5 million people are unemployed in the USA. UK unemployment rate at 6.3% as of February 2009…1.97 million jobless. Singapore expects unemployment rate to rise to 4.2% in January 2009. So far, 34,000 have lost their jobs. Malaysian Human Resources Ministry expects 100,000 to ...

Religion + Politics = Havoc

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Religion and politics can’t mix. It’s a bad combination, a recipe for disaster. Why you may ask ? Well, all this is purely just my opinion. So if you disagree, just ignore me. When I say religion, I mean all religions...Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Sikhism, Judaism, Jainism, Confucianism, Bahai, & all the other religions. When I say politics, I don’t mean only Malaysian politics, I mean politics of all countries worldwide. Firstly, I say religion is personal, politics is not. Your faith & beliefs is a matter that lies solely between you and God…nobody else. Politics is everybody’s business in one way or the other. Religions preach of what’s right & wrong, whereas some politicians don’t practice what they preach at all. Religions can create extremists & fanatics. Politics can too. However, both have different purposes & ideologies. Put two & two together,.…boom!! All/some religions have a holy book. The teachings of a religion & Holy Scri...

British English vs. Malaysian English

This is a humourous post I saw online...Enjoy ;) WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS Britons: I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you. Malaysians: No Stock. RETURNING A CALL Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago? Malaysians: Hello, who page? ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way? Malaysians: S-kew me WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me. Malaysians:No-need, lah. WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door? Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar? WHEN ENTERTAINING Britons: Please make yourself right at home. Malaysians: Don't be shy, lah! WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money. Malaysians: Where got? WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER Bri...