CN Tower - Toronto

The sun rises behind the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada. (Was practising my photography skills)

Days of our lives

Does the first diagram better describes you or the second diagram?

A general comment, employees below the age of 30 are generally single at large which places social and entertainment activities as higher priorities in addition to the lesser responsibilities whether in family or work. The thought of schools on Mondays still remains in many youths with the thought of work on Mondays even after college.

When greater responsibilities kick in, normally for those who are 30 and above, responsibilities in work and/or in family grow tremendously. The sense of responsibilities and partially maturity boost energy and enthusiasm on Mondays and the workload gradually wear them out over the weekdays.

Joshua

My visit Malaysia campaign

Dear friends from over all the world...

I want to take this opportunity to launch my very own campaign to invite my friends from all over to visit Malaysia, for many of you, its been about two years since I last saw you and still many of you I have not met...

I am delighted to inform you all that I am already expecting just a few numbers shorter than a dozen who will be coming to visit Malaysia on July/ August 2010 from the United States, and hopefully a few more will be joining from Britain...

Malaysia by far to many of you is very new and you have not probably even heard of, it is one of the jewel nation of Asia with a combination of variety Asian cultures from China to India, from Indonesia to the Middle East, Malaysia is a neigbour to Singapore on its south and Thailand on its north. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia a population of 27 Million people with a predominantly ethnic malay muslim majority (60%) and ethnic chinese (26%), ethnic indian (9%). Malaysia is a former British colonial territory which got its independence from Britain on 1957, as a former British colonial, English language is widely spoken and the western culture is blended nicely in this very asiatic setting as seen particularly in the architectural buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Malacca which the latter two cities have recently listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites.

The capital Kuala Lumpur's skyline is marked by its famous Petronas Twin Towers (Currently the second tallest building in the world after Taipei 101 in Taiwan and soon to be the third tallest building after the completion of another tower in Dubai, later this year). However, Petronas Twin Towers will remain as the tallest twin towers in the world for the time being.




Malaysia's currency is known as the Ringgit and its average value as per US Dollar is about 3.60 Ringgit. Therefore, it is often an economically holiday destination especially during the global economy slumps compared to European countries, including Australia and New Zealand. An average Malaysian meal only cost you anywhere from 2 US Dollars to 5 US Dollars while international class 4-star rating hotels for two inclusive of buffet style breakfast for two is about USD 70 to 100 per night. Therefore, consider Malaysia as your next family holiday destination by just saving USD 100 per month/ person for the next 14 months and you'll have a return flight ticket from Los Angeles and save another USD 50 per month/ person for the next 14 months , you'll earn yourself a COMPLETE relaxing and enjoyable 14 days of fun and rejuvenation in Malaysia.

While Kuala Lumpur has very much to offer, why not take a short two minutes advertisement break to see what other parts of Malaysia has to offer...


and the cultural, natural...part of Malaysia...

More tips on Malaysia? please drop an e-mail to me.

More tips on how to save 5 dollars a day? please also drop an e-mail to me.

Joshua

A concerned mother...

Something light and cute for the week...

Joshua

Malaysia By-Elections Summary/ Results

(Official results of the three by-elections in Malaysia on 7th April 2009 are released)

12th General Election of Malaysia on March 2008 saw a shocking result to the Ruling coalition party (Barisan Nasional) losing 2/3 majority of the Parliamentary seats in the House of Commons and handed 5 out of 13 State Governments to the opposition party (Pakatan Rakyat) People’s Alliance where the it received 47% (3,796,464) of the total votes against (Barisan Nasional) National Front that received 50% (4,082,411) of the total votes cast in the 12th General Election.

Five by elections has been called since the 12th General Election.

1
Permatang Pauh (Aug. 08)-Parliament
47,410 Votes
PR- 31,195 (65.7%)
BN- 15,524 (32.7%)
15,671 Majority Pakatan Rakyat

2
Kuala Terengganu (Jan. 09)-Parliament
63,993 Votes
PR-32,883 (51.3%)
BN-30,252 (47.2%)
2,631 Majority Pakatan Rakyat

3
Bukit Gantang (Apr. 09)-Parliament
41,626 Votes
PR- 21,860 (52.5%)
BN- 19,071 (45.8%)
2,789 Majority for Pakatan Rakyat

4
Batang Ai (Apr. 09)-State Assembly
6,019 Votes
BN-3,907 (64.9%)
PR-2,053 (34.1%)
1,854 Majority for Barisan Nasional

5
Bukit Selambau (Apr. 09)-State Assembly
24,602 Votes
PR- 12,632 (51.3%)
BN- 10,229 (41.6%)
2,403 Majority for Pakatan Rakyat

(PAKATAN RAKYAT) 4 Vs (BARISAN NASIONAL) 1

Excluding spoilt votes and votes for independents here’s the summary by popular trend:

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Post- Perak constitutional crisis (Three By-Election in April 2009)

A total of 72,247 votes cast.
36,545 or 50.6% for Pakatan Rakyat (Opposition)

33,207or 45.9% for Barisan Nasional (Ruling Coalition)

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Post-12th General Election (All five by-elections since March 2008)

A total of 183,650 votes cast.
100,623 or 54.8% for Pakatan Rakyat (Opposition)

78,983 or 43.0% for Barisan Nasional (Ruling Coalition)

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Statistically, the popular trend indicates a rising atmosphere of political change in Malaysia since March 2008 up till April 2009.

Joshua

Malaysians to deliver a verdict...

As the polling process is underway for three by-elections in Malaysia, 7th April 2009 will be remembered as the day that Malaysians (voters) deliver a verdict on the Perak State Government constituitional crisis, the popularity of the new 6th Prime Minister and also approval rate for the ruling party of Barisan Nasional (National Front) of 52 years.

The ground atmospheres on three by-elections constituency appeared to be in favour of the opposition party, Pakataan Rakyat (People's Alliance). However, the results of the by-elections might be questionable if the results are in deep contrast with the on-ground atmosphere.

Will Malaysians (The voters of the three constituencies)vote

1. Vote for righteousness & justice?
2. Vote for democracy & human rights?
3. Vote for our future & economy?
4. Vote against oppressive dictartorship?
5. Vote against corrupt practices?
6. Vote against arrogant leaders?
7. Vote to defend the Federal Constituition?

Hopefully the independent and international election observers are able to ensure the verdict reflects the heart and the minds of people.

Joshua

Tree of Democracy (Part IV)

Hello everyone,

Today is the eve of the three by-elections in Malaysia. First series of election of the country after the ascension of the 6th Prime Minister of Malaysia.

04.07.09 will a be a day to vote “4″ “7″ principles:

1. Vote for righteousness & justice.
2. Vote for democracy & human rights.
3. Vote for our future & economy.
4. Vote against oppressive dictartorship.
5. Vote against corrupt practices.
6. Vote against arrogant leaders.
7. Vote to defend the Federal Constituition!

Choose wisely!