Thursday, August 28, 2008

Internet Freedom in Malaysia

I'm not a political person, but time after time the Malaysian government has been trying to wrap us up within the ignorance bubble and this time I really feel like sharing this with everyone to show the government that they work for the citizen and not themselves.

It has been reported in MalaysiaKini that the oh-so-famous MalaysiaToday has been blocked by all major Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Malaysia with Streamyx taking the front line being the first to do so. Hence all internet user who subscribe to Streamyx will not be able to access the MalaysiaToday website at www.malaysia-today.net at this moment.

However as expected of Raja Petra, there's always a workaround and that is a mirror link at http://mt.harapanmalaysia.com/2008/.

Let's not allow the government to take away our freedom of speech and information, so spread the words of MalaysiaToday's alternate url at http://mt.harapanmalaysia.com/2008/.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

New Item for my Wishlist

Canon just announce the launch of a new Digital SLR for semi-pro/prosumer range. I just start to drool when I read about the functionality of this camera. So, here's how it looks like. And you can read more bout the specification here and functionality in here.

Yes, am still in Malaysia

As mentioned earlier, I am suppose to leave for London for an assignment. But guess what? Taaaa... daaaa.... I'm still in Malaysia! Yes that sucks. The departure date has been a big question mark even until now, 3 months since. A lot of false hope, a lot of frustration along the way and I still don't know when I will be departing for London.

It's been like an emotional roller-coaster ride. Estatic... Happy... Excited... Worried... Relieve... Excited... Frustrated... Disappointed... and now, Leave it to God.

Since the initial news was broken, I was told that I will need to be there asap, which is within a month time. Then comes the bombshell saying that in order to work there for 4 months, I will require a work permit which takes 20 working days for application. After 20 working days, it is said that it actually require 5-7 weeks for the application. Then in the midst of all that, some arguement in the contract about my allowances. And now, even with all the chasing and constant email, I still don't know the status of my contract and work permit.

So, I'm sure everyone can feel my frustration. I must say, "I'm Sorry Sweetie!". She has been hanging around jobless waiting for our departure and I'm deeply sorry for her constant feeling of frustration and lost.

Anyhow, I can only hope for the best right now.

Have you got your free flights yet?

AirAsia is giving out RM0.00 fare again. 1 million tickets to give away for traveling period between Apr 1, 2009 and Jul 31, 2009. Booking period starts today, August 26, 2008 at 12.00am till August 31, 2008.

I've booked mine for Gold Coast next year with a bunch of bros from da hood. Woo hoo!!!

p/s: This is not an advert, just couldn't contain my joy.

Death Race (2008)

My Rating: 7/10

This is a remake of the 1975 Death Race 2000. I must say, this is a good movie and worthwhile to go to the cinema for. It absolute got the video game feel. Jason Statham play the lead role of Jensen Ames and racer nicknamed the "Frankenstein" while the gorgeous Natalie Martinez play the supporting actress role, Case as a car race nagivator. I haven't watch the 1975 version of Death Race 2000 starred by Sylvester Stallone, so I can't compare them. The reason that I didn't give a higher rating is due to the simple reason that I am not a fan of action movies.

All right for now, I'm not gonna do some full review here. After all, it's my style just to say whether this is a watchable movie or not. Hehehe...

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Photos: My Kuching Experience




For more of photos that I've taken, please visit my flickr.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Wall-E

My Rating: 6/10

As expected out of the matrimony of Pixar and Disney, Wall-E is true to the culture of happily-ever-after of Disney and the hilarious smooth touch of Pixar. So this is a must watch movie.

It's really unexpected that for a total squarish robot there's still the... awwww.... moment. So, bring your kids or your love one for this movie at the theater.