Tuesday, October 28, 2008

House Warming

To whom it may concern a.k.a who reads this blog lah..

You are cordially invited to my Kenduri Memanaskan Rumah (House Warming Party) per date and time below:

Date: 1st November 2008 (Saturday)

Time: 12pm to 5pm (Sapa sampai 5.01 pm pun aku halau! Heheheh)

Venue: My house: No 2, Jalan Rimba 56, Bandar Seri Alam, Masai, Johor. Please refer to the map below .

Person to Contact (In case sesat): Aku (012-338-Please ask me), Wifey (019-775-Please ask me), IPD Seri Alam (07-3864222, attn: Inspektor Shahab)

Menu: Come and see (Hint: Authentic Johor and Terengganu cuisine!)

Maps are as below:


1) Self Drawn




2) GPS Map





3) Satellite Map





Note: To the folks from the north (Negeri2 lain selain Johor lah tu. Mana ada negeri lain yang lebih selatan dari Johor?) please take the PLUS hiway all the way down south, exit at Pasir Gudang exit then place yourself in the "From JB/KL/PLUS Hiway" condition in the map above.

To the folks from the south (Singapore) If you come from the Causeway, take the Jalan Tebrau then take the Pasir Gudang Exit at the flyover before Tebrau City or you can go thru Permas Jaya straight to Plentong then to the Pasir Gudang Hiway.
If you come from Second Link, take the Pasir Gudang/Perling exit then you can put yourself also in the "From JB/KL/Plus Hiway" condition per the map.

To the folks from London You can take direct flight from Heathrow-KLIA then take airasia or firefly to Senai then buzz me. Aku gi amik nanti

Anything please give me a buzz. Kalau sesat pepandailah cari orang suruh tunjukkan jalan. Korang kan suka tengok The Amazing Race!

Long Time No Blog Update..?

"Aku bizi lah"

"Aku takde idea"

"Malas"


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I have to admit that I dont have anything to write these few weeks. Upon finishing my read on the book I bought (it took a whopping 2 weeks to read it!) my brain turned bleak/blank/kosong/yillek. It may have been due to the rigorous input processes to the brain that made it "forget" how to do some outputs..

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Makang Ikang Dalang Pinggang

I have to admit I am crazy....

I have been living out of Terengganu since 1997. Merely 11 years since I left my house to pursue my dreams. I have been to all states in Peninsular Malaysia, became very good in the roads in Northern Malaysia especially Penang and Kedah, I have been to various countries; The US, Hongkong, China, Singapore. I stayed in the North (Ipoh, Penang) for almost 6 years, in KL for 3 years and in Johor for almost 2 years.

But none of the above diverted (or will divert) my one important affection: my passion towards pure authentic Bahasa Terengganu (or one might say Terengganu dialect).

Honestly, the thing that I loved the most whenever I am back to my hometown is to hear the people speak. It's the unique, authentic Terengganu dialect. It makes me feel refreshed, rejuvenated and full of passion. I really love the way they speak the dialect.

Yes, I do speak the same language. I have friends all over me who were from Terengganu and we speak the same dialect when we meet. But it's not that "alive". Most of people from Terengganu, when they speak the dialect outside of terengganu, they tend to control the level of authenticity of the dialect. Many a time there will be mixed of languages with the standard Bahasa Melayu. That is why I dont feel the passion when talking with Terengganus living outside of Terengganu. It is as if their (mine as well!) dialect has not been pure, a lot of influence that were mixed into every line they speak.

I have to admit, Terengganus are not like Kelantanese whom are very proud of their dialect and their state. Some Terengganu folks feel very embarassed to speak their native language in front of people outside of Terengganu. "Nampak kampung sangat", "tak standard", "malu lah".

I've had a friend during my school time, who is from a remote kampung in the district of Kuala Berang, whom were in the same dorm as I were. In the first few days of the Asrama-days where you are in the process of making friends, I managed to know that he is from Terengganu and I was very happy to know that at last I can sometimes speak bahasa Terengganu with him. But then when I started to use the language he refused to do so. He is more comfortable to speak in "Bahasa Luar". Well, I was a bit shocked but what to say...? Blistering Barnacles!

Terengganu people are very shy especially when they are outside of Terengganu, facing others who speak "Bahasa Standard" fluently. Often enough they are always regarded as "Orang Kampung", "Tak Urban", "Pakaian Tak Up to date" and also the very famous "Lemah English".

That was why when I was doing my Matriculation in a college somewhere up north, when I scored 94/100 for the english test and got the College Best English Subject Achievement award, many a people asked me "Are you really from Terengganu?". Some who knows me better would say "He is from Terengganu but his parent's family live in KL. No wonder lah". I would say " Hello bro, dont see us with one eye lah (Jangan pandang kami sebelah mata!)" hehehe...

So to all my Terengganu friends out there or to any Terengganu people whom get the opportunity to read this article, wake up! Be proud of your mother tongue. Don't look down on yourself because if you do, dont expect others to respect you...


Last but definitely not least, jom Layan the best poem ever (translated), especially sempena Hari Raya ni..

Note: The translation is not done by me so I do not guarantee that it is correct. The best thing is to go and see any Terengganu folks around you and have him/her to translate it for you. If they refuse, tell me. Nanti aku ketuk kepala dia

BALIK LAH WOK... (Balik lah anakku....)



Sayup, mengelor anok, dok balik (Sayup, memanggil anak, tak balik/tidak pulang)

Menyembah sujud pada Mung (Sembah sujud (memohon) pada kamu)



Seakang zaman doktong, sudah sapok (Seakan zaman berjalan2, dah smpai ke hadnye)

Seakan zaman gelekek, habih doh (Seakan zaman gelak ketawa, dah habis dah)



Mung duk jauh Mok panggil dekat (Kamu duduk jauh, mak panggil dekat)

Mung duk dekat Mok panggil rapat (Kamu duduk dekat, mak panggil rapat)

Mung duk rapatt Mok sendal (Kamu duduk rapat, Mak sendal (bergerak makin rapat/menempel))

Takmboh bui gogeh (Tak nak bagi goyang/brgerak)



Renungan si Ibu, terandeng jauh (Renungan ibu, terlontar jauh)

Seakang mengelor, anok manih (Seakan memanggil, si anak manis)

Yang hatinya gelebek sumbing (Yang hatinya terluka)



Ingat air mate yang luroh berjelabok, berlembang di lambor (Ingat pd air mata yg bcucuran (dgn banyak), berlopak di beranda)

Seakang noknye anok, tembor berdecung dari Kuala Lumpor (Seakan mahu anaknye balik

serta merta dari KL)

Biar cokkoh depang mate (Biar ada (tersembul) d depan mata)



Biarlah mung dulu suke mengukas (Biarlah kamu dulu suka memanjat (nakal))

Sedor sedor le ni senyap tuppas (Sedar2 skrg senyap sunyi)

Sampai gitu mbas menengung (Sampai begitu sekali kamu pergi)



Mok tunggu mung, balik raye kappong (Mak tunggu mu balik raya di kampung)

Mok tunggu mung, jadi bejuruh, jangan jadi cakduh (Mak tunggu kamu jadi baik, jangan jadi kalut )

Mok doa' biar jadi manih, dok kelat sebbat (Mak doa biar jadi manis tak bmuka kelat)

Mok doa' lagi hari raye, biar tenang, jangan kelecat barat (Mak doa lagi hari raya, biar tenang jangan haru biru)



Rok jelibung, mok tebah buat jalang (Semak samun mak tebas buat jalan)

Takut mung kena pakoh pinggat, lari melitang kalang (Takut kamu digigit penyegat lari lintang pukang)



Nok tengoknye ke mung (Teringin nye nak tengok kamu)

Memang dok dang dang (Memang tak sabar2)

Nok ramah jari mung anok ku anok kesayangan (Nak ramas/pegang jari anak kesayangan)



Hari Raya andainya buleh aku kelor mung (Hari raya andainya boleh aku panggil kamu)

Takut nak jeruwoh takut mung belohok (Takut kamu jeruwoh (nk tmuntah) takut kamu tsedak)

Bukang mok nak kereta tolok, bukang mok mitok mah tokol (Bukan mak nak kereta beso, bkn mintak emas tongkol (harta btimbun))

Mok tahu mung makang burger, hotdog (Mak tahu kamu makan burger, hotdog)

Dulu mu berahi jering, gemo kuih badok (Dulu kamu suka jering, gemar kueh cucur badak)



Mok cuba kelor lagi neh (Mak panggil lagi ni)

Baliklah Wok baliklah (Balik la anak ku balik la)

Hari raya dok baik bekok (Hari raya tak baik berkecil hati (berkira))

Mok terime mung sayang (Mak terima kamu sayang)

Salahnye cume silap belage buoh getoh (Salahnye cuma silap belaga buah getah)

Silap sikitnya rebus ubi kayu, dok rebus ubi torok (Tersilap sikit, rebus ubi kayu tak rebus ubi torok (jenis ubi))



Adik Adik mu tu nye je mung jadi bekok (Kerna adik2 kamu je, kamu berkecil hati)

Hari raya ning baliklah Wok (Hari raya ni balik la Nak)

Mok sorang berlagu pilu sedih (Mak sorang kesedihan)

Ayoh mu gi, dok royat nok mati (Ayah kamu pergi begitu saje, tiada tanda2 nak meninggal)



Rase nok geletek tadok tepat geli (Rasa nak geletek (tickle), tiada tempat geli)

Raye same mung dok tau tepat nok gi ( Raya bsama kamu, xtau tempat nak pergi)



Baliklah Wok (Balik la Anakku)

Anak anak ku (Anak-anak ku)

Kalau mu kenang, guane mung tubek (Kalau kamu kenang di mana kamu lahir)

Kalau mu kenang, sape beso ke mung (Kalau kamu kenang siapa mbesarkan kamu)

Kalau mu kenang, sapedia jage mung jok kecik (Kalau kamu kenang siapa jaga kamu sejak kecil)

Kalau mu kenang macang mana mung boleh baca nulih (Kalau kamu kenang bagaimana kamu boleh membaca dan menulis)



Pagi raya ning, mung ada cokoh dirumah (Pagi raya ni kamu akan ada d rumah)

Pagi raya ning, mung buat air dappor (Pagi raya ni kamu bancuh/siapkan air di dapur)

Pagi raya ning, ciung tangang orang tua (Pagi raya cium tangan orang tua)

Pagi raya ning, mitok maaf dengan mok (Pagi raya ni mintak maaf dengan mak)

Pagi raya ning, mok dok pernoh berniat nok kehel mung (Pagi raya ni, mak x pernah berniat nak marahkan kamu)



Hari raya hari berkeluarga, cenderhati termahal (Hari raya hari berkeluarga, cenderahati termahal)

Hadiah paling comel, hamper paling beso, (Hadiah plg comel, hamper plg besar)

Hari raye, mung semualah paling beso, (Hari raya, kamu semua la paling bermakna)

Anok beranok, warih waroh (anak beranak, sedara mare..)

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Yey!

I finally got my copy of one of my most anticipated book;

May 13: Declassified Documents on The Malaysian Riots of 1969



Read the review: Click here



I am really happy to get this book because:

1) I tried to look for it since it was out last year. Tried a few MPH and small bookstores around town but to no avail.

2) 1 of the bookseller (mamak bookstore) told me that the book was banned by the govt. I couldnt believe this. What I know is that the book was seized by the KDN officers after it was launched (not all but from several bookstores were seized). If it really is banned, then Blistering Barnacles! I think we need to teach those officers the TRUE meaning of the word "declassified documents" and "open-mindedness".

3) I always love to know what people involved think. In other words, I want to get second thought from the people that were involved directly, not the people who reported as reports nowadays tend to be manipulated by some scumbags who have their own bastard agendas (What? U're not happy with that word? Get lost!)

I managed to buy the Chin Peng biography (Alias Chin Peng: My Side of History) before it was banned by the govt. So far that is the book I read the most; almost 3 times! And it was an extremely worth buy (even the price was a freaking RM80 bucks @ Kinokuniya) and made my brother in-law who is a Special Branch officer jerked his eyes to me when he saw me reading the book (he never said anything though!). From there we know what really happened. What was in his mind. Why did he do those things. I am no supporter of him, I must say but there are some things that is unique from his thinking that have never been reported in any history books......


Enough of the crappy talk! I wanna get down and enjoy reading this book!


Happy reading to me!


Important Note: To some extend posting of new posts might be slower than before. Let me finish the book first..

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

And The Winner Goes To.......

Found this interesting article on Malaysian Politics which I think was published in The Malay Mail some time ago. Get your sense ready and please, spare me some time to talk about politics, folks! Blistering Barnacles!


The Malaysian Political Oscars!
Our political situation is like something out of a movie - so here are the awards. The envelope, please…

The Wide Angle Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, headquartered for no particular reason in Skudai, presents this year’s Malaysian Political Oscars.

The most widely watched television event in Malaysia, the Political Oscar telecast reaches over 1 billion viewers, some of whom are dead, some of whom are 130 years old, and most of whom are registered at the same address.

How does it work? Members of the academy (all Malaysian taxi drivers who despite being allegedly the worst in the world at driving taxis are remarkably good at political analysis) vote on these awards, and the results are tabulated by the auditors of some large accounting firm who would rather do this sort of thing than real accounting work, which might explain the state of the economy.

Here are the nominees and winners.

Best Supporting Actor
It is a crowded field this year, with many stellar performances from both veterans and newcomers.

The nominees include private investigator P. Balasubramaniam in Missing; Pusrawi’s Dr. Mohd Osman in Rear Window; Zaid Ibrahim in Gone in Sixty Seconds; and Raja Petra Kamaruddin in An Inconvenient Truth.

But the Best Supporting Actor Oscar goes to Penang Umno leader Ahmad Ismail for his controversial performance in Pride and Prejudice.

Despite his recent success, which led to him being cast in Under Siege and Raging Bull, Ahmad has flatly refused roles in the films Anger Management and Atonement.

Best Supporting Actress
For her critically-acclaimed performance in Minority Report, this year’s Best Supporting Actress Oscar goes to Sinchew Daily reporter Tan Hoon Cheng.

Interestingly, immediately after that film completed principal photography, Tan was the unwitting star of Catch and Release, a film that may or may not have been directed by Syed Hamid Albar, depending on which version of the studio press kit you read.

Tan spent just 18 hours on location, before quitting, citing creative differences.

Best Cinematography
For his impactful camera work in the V.K. Lingam vehicle The Conversation, the Oscar for Cinematography goes to Gwo Loh Burne.

(Although The Conversation was shot some time ago, due to his refusal to be credited for many months, Gwo Loh Burne could not be given the award earlier. When he finally came forward, this legal thriller was re-released in some markets as The Burne Identity.)

The Conversation beat out Entrapment, starring Chua Soi Lek, which also features an anonymous cinematographer.

Best Foreign-Language Film
Agricultural Study Tour, a Taiwanese sleeper hit, was shot entirely by coincidence, supposedly with no director and no funding.

Nonetheless, a sequel, Exile on My Taiwanese Farm: Peeling my Taugeh might be filmed next year with some of the original cast.

Best Original Screenplay
Jumper, written by Anwar Ibrahim, wins this year’s award. Although the film suffers from a cast of unknowns, whose number seems to fluctuate from scene to scene (though always at least 31), the script is undeniably original and exciting. It also has the potential for numerous sequels, which will prove profitable for the actors.

Best Adapted Screenplay
Written by a team of in-house screenwriters from the Attorney-General’s Studios, The Accused, starring Anwar Ibrahim, is allegedly adapted from instructions given by political superiors. A remake of the 1998 flop, but with many of the same actors and production team.

Best Actress
Seputeh Member of Parliament Teresa Kok was competing against herself this year with sterling performances in a slew of releases: Election; Woman on Top; Supergirl; and, in cinemas until last Friday, the black comedy Enemy of the State.

She wins the Best Actress Oscar, however, for her most famous role, Miss Congeniality, which has earned her praise from audiences and critics alike.

Best Actor
The big stars of yesteryear dominated the Best Actor category this year.

Nominees include S. Samy Vellu in Gone With The Wind; Dr. Mahathir Mohamed in V for Vendetta; and both Najib Tun Razak and Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in the comedy Trading Places.

The winner, however, of the Malaysian Political Oscar for Best Actor is Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for his flawless, nuanced, masterful performance in Eyes Wide Shut.

Best Picture
The nominees for Best Picture in the Malaysian Political Oscars are all gripping epics.

They include the moving story of the many members of Parti Sosialis Malaysia, The Magnificent Seven; the Khairy Jamaluddin biopic Million Dollar Baby; the Hindraf saga, Out for Justice; and the tale of Gerakan in the Barisan Nasional, The End of the Affair.

The winner for Best Picture, however, is the story of the MCA’s struggle against the Internal Security Act, Look Who’s Talking Now.

Lifetime Achievement Award
For his astonishing film career spanning many decades, and including both commercial hits and small but critically-acclaimed art-house movies, Anwar Ibrahim wins the Lifetime Achievement Award.

His roles, in chronological order, include: Wild at Heart; The Young Guns; The Great Debaters; Sleeping With The Enemy; The Insider; The Sweet Smell of Success; Reversal of Fortune; Cast Away; The Accused; The Cell; Cry Freedom!; Into the Wild; Back to the Future; Mission: Impossible; The Perfect Storm; and, most recently, Eastern Promises.

Depending on the outcome of contract negotiations, Anwar’s next movies may include The King and I; Top Gun; and Great Expectations.

Alternatively, he may take roles in Crash; The Departed; and The Forgotten. That’s the thing about show business - you never know what the big stars will do next!

That’s all for this year’s edition of the Malaysian Political Oscars. See you on the red carpet next year!

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Thanks to Huzir for publishing his article at his newly registered blog - ‘Wide Angle‘. Let’s extend him a big welcome to the blogosphere.

Now this is a piece of work!! Pity how much many Malaysians missed out, because of that spike. Stupid The Star, it has denied Malaysians the right to laugh at ourselves. Hey, Wong Chun Wai, is that you that spiked the article? Your article is not funny (often singing praises and glories about the government) and you got jealous? HA! HA! HA!

If there is anything that Malaysians (Asians as well) lack of, it is the ability to make fun and laugh at ourselves. That is why we are being sensitive for no convincing reason, when are we going to get ’sensitized?’

Huzir probably should include more categories such as:

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Best Local Movie

List of nomines:

Jangan Main Belakang starring Saiful Bukhari (Main Actor) and Anwar Ibrahim(Supporting Actor)

Zombie Kampung Pisang starring Shaberry Cheek for his brilliant of potrayal of foamy mouth, reminds you of hungry zombie.

Best TV Shows

List of nominees:

Jangan Tidur Lagi with Best Host: Anwar Ibrahim and Best Guest: Abdullah Ahmad Badawi;

Seekers, a a series where a group of people go searching for and trying to prove the existence of things that are not there, starring PDRM Special Branch boys;

Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah with Best Editor: Tun Dr Mahathir for his selective portrayal of Malaysian history.

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We need to have the most sensational, star glittering Oscar in Malaysia so keep your suggestions coming, people!!!

Monday, October 6, 2008

Speaking 25,000 words on Hari Raya

People said A Picture Speaks A Thousand Words so as I am posting 25 pictures I took using my (my??) Sony DSC P70 during Hari Raya , I think the post title is valid....

LAYANNNNNN

First 1000 words



Note: This is the typical opening style of taking pictures forHari Raya, the traditional "Whole Family" Picture. Note that Aiman was missing. He was asleep due to high fever that morning (This is what they call Demam Raya?)


Other 1000 words (korang kira sendirilah! Takkan nak kira satu persatu sampai 50!)





Note: Backdate a little bit. These 2 pictures show 2 happy chaps enjoying their rough balik kampung ride. Yes, that's the picture of Aiman before the Muntah tragedy. The chap in blue shirt on top is enjoying the "Asap Bas Pun Bau Wangi" moments.








Note: My father, with his usual set of green Baju Melayu lengkap dengan samping






Note: Pa and Ma with their beloved grandchildren (1 is missing, you can find him in the picture below). Ermmm.. maybe u can only see the feet in the buai, with the mother scratching the head on how to wake him up..








The 2 pictures below are the pictures of our typical Hari Raya treat: Nasi Dagang Adah Gondang,Satay and Nasi Tomato for 2nd day (P/S: The Nasi Tomato pictures are taken from my sis' blog . Please note that the physical appearance may look the same but there are no guarantee that the taste is the same..hehehe).. Hey! The Nasi Dagang and Satay pictures are also taken from around the blogs and not the real that we had... Sorry. Blistering Barnacles to me!



Nasi Dagang Adah Gondang





Nasi Tomato






Kari Ayam (Kuah Nasi Tomato)





Sate Ayam



Next thousand words



Note: Me, Aiman (sibuk tengok ayam, tak pernah tengok ayam secara live before) and wifey at Tok Su's House. Note that our typical "must-go" houses on Hari Raya are Tok Su's, Chu Las', Duyung Besar and Ayah Man's. Well, we did go to all houses except Ayah Man's as Aiman's temperature was as if able to boil an egg..




















Note: Pictures of 3 happy chaps playing together and with their grandpa. As always, the chap in the blue strips shirt is the toughest to control to get a good picture...




Before Yong took off on the second day of Raya we still managed to go to the infamous Projek Pembaziran Duit Taman Tamadun Islam and Masjid Kristal to snap some pictures (Hey! Who said it's membazir? At least you can snap pictures what?? Blistering Barnacles!)

As usual, Husna played her role as being a kakak very well to gather up the chaps for a snap...



Wondering what this guy is up to...




So this is the famous Masjid Kristal which consumed millions of Rakyat money to show the world how Islamic we are... (Sorry I'm being tooo emotional! Blistering Barnacles)


Before the pictures above were shot, we actually stopped by the playground just after the entrance of TTI. This is another proof that the project is not membazir as even the youngest citizen of Malaysia can get the benefits out of it (Kenikmatan dikongsi bersama.. Blistering Barnacles)




Aiman and his first experience main buaian...






3 Happy Cousins playing



That's about all. I havent had the chance to go to a lot of houses due to the condition of Aiman. Luckily before we got back, Ma made some Barley drink for Aiman which gave direct impact to his health. At least the body temp is not that high anymore...

Next to come: Pictures to friends' open houses. No! We are not doing any open house this year due to rumah yang terlalu bersepah Please take note folks!