when one has good eyes...

And so I came across with this article today, and it made me wonder about many things.
  The article is about the Terengganu  Turtle Sanctuary Advisory Board's (TTSAB) statement, denying that the turtle eggs sold at their market are collected locally.
  I quote TTSAB chairman Datuk Mazlan Ngah's statement that: "I don't see any Terengganu turtle eggs being sold openly in the markets, but if they are being sold secretly, then I would not know." That was his statement to Bernama on Tuesday.
  He claimed that the turtle eggs came from Sabah, Sarawak and the Philippines.
  Something is not right here. Turtles are protected species, and that include its eggs. How can such protected items, which is prohibited from being sold or exported, are found elsewhere, as claimed by Datuk Mazlan Ngah.
  Which brings into question our enforcement and security at the gateways. Is it that easy to 'smuggle' out turtle eggs from Sabah to Terengganu? How can this happen?
  And, most interesting fact is that how on earth does Datuk Mazlan Ngah knows that 'no Terengganu turtle eggs are sold openly at their market' ... is there any difference to distinguish the Terengganu and Sabah turtle eggs? He must have very good eyes to tell the difference.
  Kudos to Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun for his statement to demand for evidence from the Board to support their claims that the turtle eggs came from the state.
  He also called for thorough investigation to shed light on how Sabah turtle eggs end up in Terengganu ... well, someone will face the music, they're in big trouble!

  For more details on the article, click here

just for laughs

was just browsing through the net and i really need something to amuse myself, so i stumbled upon this site http://www.parentinghumor.com ... check it out, and in the mean time, let me share what they have ... if it doesn't make you laugh, well i guess you need help!

Q: If you peel my skin off, I won't cry, but you will. What am I?
A: An onion.

Q: What has four legs one head but only one foot?
A: A bed

Q: Where do cows go to have fun?
A: To the mooovies!


Q: Why didn't the skeleton go to the ball?
A: Because he had no body to go with!

Q: What do you call a cow in an earthquake?
A: A milkshake!

Q: Why is a cat in the desert like Christmas?
A: Because of its sandy claws!

Q: What notes does the tightrope-musician have to worry about?
A: C sharp or B flat!

Q: Why did the chicken cross the road?
A: To show the armadillo it could be done!

Q: Why was 6 afraid of 7
A: Because 7 8 9!

Q: Why did the man put his money in the freezer?
A: He wanted cold hard cash!

Q: Why won`t cannibals eat clowns?
Because they taste funny!

Q: What did the porcupine say to the cactus?
A: "Is that you, Mama?"

Q: What is black and white and sleeps a lot?
A: A snoozepaper!

Q: Why did the chicken cross the road?
A: He didn`t want to go to the barbecue!

Q: What did one plate say to the other plate?
A: "Lunch is on me!"

Q: What is black and white and red all over?
A: A sunburnt zebra!

Q: What do potatoes wear to bed?
A: Their yammies!

Q: What happened when the cow jumped over the barbed wire fence?
A: It was an udder catastrophe!

Q: What do birds need when they are sick?
A: A tweetment!

Q: What do you call a sheep with no legs?
A: A cloud!

Q: What do you get when you cross a bear and a skunk?
A: Winnie the 'pe-u'!

Q: What vegetable do you get when King Kong walks through your garden?
A: Squash!

Q: What did one toilet say to the other toilet?
A: You look a bit flushed!

Q: What dog keeps the best time?
A: A watch dog.

Q: What do you get when you cross a telephone with a very big football player?
A: A wide receiver!

Q: Why did the man destroy his piano?
A: He was looking for his keys!

Q: What do you call a 5000 pound gorilla?
A: Sir!

Q: Why don't elephants smoke?
A: They can't fit their 'butts' in the ashtray!

Q: Why did Piglet look in the toilet?
A: He was looking for Pooh.

Q: Why do cows use the doorbell?
A: Because their horns don't work!

Q: Why did the turkey cross the road?
A: It was the chicken's day off!!!

Q: What do you have if you have 100 rabbits in a row and 99 step back?
A: A receding hare line!

Q: Why did the skeleton play the piano?
A: Because he didn`t have any organs!

Q: What time is it when a elephant sits on a fence?
A: Time to get a new fence!

Q: How much money did the pirate pay for his ear to get pierced?
A: A buck an ear!

Q: What is the difference between broccoli and bogies?
A: Kids don`t like to eat broccoli!

Q: How do you stop a baby alien from crying?
A: You rocket!

Q: Why did the tomato blush?
A: Because it saw the salad dressing!

Q: Why do elephant tusks stick out?
A: Because their parents can`t afford braces!

Q: Why did the gum cross the road?
A: Because it was stuck to the chicken!

Q: What did the grape do when it got stepped on?
A: It let out a little wine!

Q: Why did the Turtle cross the road?
A: To get to the Shell station!

Q: What do you call a Fairy that doesn't take baths?
A: Stinkerbell!

Q: Why did the skeleton cross the road?
A: To get to the body shop!

Q: Why did the chicken cross the park?
A: To get to the other slide!

Q: What do you call a camel with three humps?
A: Humphrey!

Q: What is black, white and red?
A: A newspaper!

Q: What is the smelliest sport?
A: Ping Pong!

Q: What do you call a boomerang that doesn't come back?
A: A stick!

Q: Why did Donald Duck go to college?
A: He wanted to be a wise quacker!

Q: What do you get when you cross a snake and a kangaroo?
A: A jump rope!

Q: Why did the boy bring a ladder to school?
A: He wanted to see what High School was like!

Q: How do you make a tissue dance?
A: Put a little boogey in it!

Q: Why did the chicken cross the playground ?
A: To get to the other slide!

Q: Where do bees go to the bathroom?
A: At the BP station!

Q: Why does it get hot after a baseball game?
A: Because all the fans have left!

Q: What is black and white and white all over?
A: A scared skunk!

Q: Why did the cookie go to see the doctor?
A: He was feeling crummy!

Q: How do you catch a squirrel?
A: Climb a tree and act like a nut!

Q: How can you tell if a calendar is popular?
A: It has a lot of dates!

Q: What do pigs put on sore toes?
A: Oinkment!

Q: How do you stop a skunk from smelling?
A: Put a clothes peg on its nose!

Q: When is a car not a car?
A: When it turns into a garage!

Q: What do you get when you cross a cow with a rabbit?

A: Hare in your milk!

Q: What does a bee use to brush its hair?
A: A honeycomb!

Q: Why didn't the skeleton cross the road?
A: Because he didnt have the guts!

Q: What do you say to a skeleton before he eats?
A: Bone appetit!

Q: What do you say to a skeleton going on vacation?
A: Bone voyage!

Q: What fruit teases you a lot?
A: A ba na..na..na..na..na!

Put our differences aside

Put our differences aside

I have to agree with Daphne Iking ... she has a point. Why do we need to learn to love our neighbours. I may not simply barge into my neighbour's house and asked what they're having for dinner, but at least I know who they are. I get invited for Raya, Deepavali, Chinese New Year, and actually we had an invitation from a neighbour who just moved. It was an invitation to their child's wedding, how surprising was that. Unfortunately, the wedding was near Christmas, and by the time, I left for kampung to join my family for the holidays.

The idea of the 1Malaysia concept is good, but it's funny at the same time. I mean, we keep harping about the issue and the leaders are always reminding us how to live as one big happy family but why are they preaching so hard, why can't they just act as though nothing is wrong, they are pinpointing our weaknesses in public, why? And, with all due respect, the advertisements on our national radio is totally ridiculous!

Honestly, I do not need to be reminded every now and then about how to love my neighbours, how to accept others from different ethnics, I totally think it's all about narrowing the gap between the rich and poor, the rich will have to experience for themselves how hard it is to get to a remote area via road connections,  not take the copper, I mean you want to save time because you're "too busy", who isn't? It doesn't seem fair when sometimes we have to travel in the wee hours to get to the event area, just so that we won't be late for a function, and the VIP just conveniently flies and leaves the same way, while we take the same route and rush to finish our stories.

So, please stop preaching things that you yourself may not be practising. Act, not just talk.

bravery or stupidity?

i'm taken aback when i saw my assignment today...i'm supposed to cover about a prominent person's relative who is on a hunger strike ... and as he puts it "until I die!", drinking just water, to show his dissatisfaction against the government.

now, i just wonder whether that is a good idea? do you think the government would even care? so i'm very much intrigue to know what he has in mind ... will update later, for now, let me do some digging.

cheers.

are we that ignorant?

Mayor of Kota Kinabalu Datuk Abidin Madingkir made a very good point today.

He said the authorities have always emphasised on the importance of creating awareness among the people about cleanliness. Why we should maintain cleanliness, not just at home, but also at public places.

The problem is, he said, the authorities have been harping on the same issue for the past 30 years. And yet they still want to "create awareness" among the people.

I believe people are very much aware of the situation, they know the dustbins are not decorations, they know the functions of the recycled bins, they know it is wrong to litter, motorists know they should not throw rubbish from their vehicles, and yet they are just too ignorant. It has become a habit. They just refuse to take a few steps walk to the dustbin to dispose their rubbish. And worst of all, they know that someone is paid to clean up the mess they made.

Even a small cigarette butt can cause much damage if not properly disposed.

We hate being called stupid and ignorant and yet we continue to act like one.

Honestly, it will not kill to dispose our own garbage. Lets do our bit to help clean the environment. Together, we can make this world a better place to live in.

man's best friend ... indeed!

Businessman builds luxurious homes for dogs | BorneoPost Online | Borneo , Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News

wow...this is really something. talk about enjoying your wealth with your best friend ... this, i believe, beats it all.

while others may think it's pure insanity, some people believe it is an act of passion. lets just say some people have the luxury to build RM100k worth of house for their 14 pets ... i, on the other hand, can just hope to have that much money to get myself a house. i can't believe i'm saying this but those puppies are damn lucky to have this man as their best friend.

updating blog...

it took a friend to tell me that i should update my blog ... thanks for the reminder.

in the last two months or so, a lot happened.

my good friends, Haslin Gaffor and Jaswinder Kaur, got married. they finally ended their 13 years of courtship and are now officially Mr and Mrs Tat (as i love to call them). theirs is a real love story. and they chose May 29, 2011 to tie-the-knot, the same date Prince Harry and Kate said their "I Dos" ... Tat's and Jess' is the Royal Wedding of KK! wishing them all the best, and from their FB updates, they're happy being married couple, so sweet, i loike!

the month of May was also the month of celebration for the Kadazandusun and Murut. The whole month is dedicated to KDM's culture, not forgetting the 'singarung', 'siopon' and lots of aramai tii ... the same month i met several new friends, locals and abroad. and work, s

weet sweet work, i don't know whether i should feel lucky or otherwise, because this year, i was not assigned to cover the closing of the State Level Kaamatan Festival. i mean, it's nice to actually learn something new from visiting the local houses at KDCA but the heat would have killed me.

i also won a nice watch during a lucky draw session, it's still in the box, dunno when will i ever wear it ... i don't want it to get scratched (hehehehehehe).

which brings to the next subject...WEATHER! arrrrrrrrgghhhhhhhhhh...the weather is so unpredictable. the rain had disrupted my newly 'adopted' activity, nothing fancy, just healthy activity, something i have been wanting to do but no will power to pursue. when i finally had that much courage to do it, the rain have to come and spoil my plans hmmmmmmmmmmm...

the month of June ... hmmmmmmmm, the best part about the month of June was that J&C were here. who is J&C? they are the two little rugrats ... Jasmine and Cheryl, still the apples of my eyes, my two little nieces. my heart skipped when i saw them running towards the house, they are so cute, with the little blue and pink crocs, the way they call me "Ayie Che" (cause they used to hear their mother and my other sisters call me 'che', Chinese word for sister. during their stay here, they turned my room upside down, took all my stuffed animals (errrrrr, yes i still do have some toys in my room), jumped and rolled on my bed, played with anything within their reach. i actually miss how they would come to my room and wake me up with those little fingers. They went home to their parents on Friday, i miss them!

June has not ended yet. i'm just waiting for it to end as i prepare for July. something good is happening in July, i can't wait...!

p/s to my friend, i'll try and update my blog as often as i can...i now know i have a stalker (in a good way i hope) hahahahahahahaha ... take care!