Teacher's Nightmare!

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TEACHER:  "Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?"

HAROLD:     "A teacher."

TEACHER:  "Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have ten years ago?" 

WINNIE:        "Me!"

TEACHER:   "Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?"
DONALD:     "H I J K L M N O." 

TEACHER:  "What are you talking about?"
DONALD:     "Yesterday you said it's H to O."

TEACHER:  "Glenn, how do you spell 'crocodile?' "
GLENN:       "K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L"
TEACHER:  "No, that's wrong"
GLENN:       "Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it."  

TEACHER:  "John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?"

JOHN:          "You told me to do it without using tables."

TEACHER:  "Maria, go to the map and find North America."
MARIA:         "Here it is."
TEACHER:  "Correct.  Now class, who discovered America?"
CLASS:        "Maria."
 

It's True Light is the Speed Limit...

Einstein was right, neutrino researchers admit

KYOTO, June 9 — A team of scientists who last year suggested neutrinos could travel faster than light conceded Friday that Einstein was right and the sub-atomic particles are — like everything else — bound by the universe's speed limit.

Researchers working at the European Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN) caused a storm when they published experimental results showing the particles could out-pace light by some six kilometres per second.

The findings threatened to upend modern physics and smash a hole in Albert Einstein's 1905 theory of special relativity, which described the velocity of light as the maximum speed in the cosmos.

The neutrinos were timed on the journey from CERN's giant underground lab near Geneva to the Gran Sasso Laboratory in Italy, after travelling 732 kilometres (454 miles) through the Earth's crust. To do the trip, the neutrinos should have taken 0.0024 seconds. Instead, the particles were recorded as hitting the detectors in Italy 0.00000006 seconds sooner than expected, the preliminary experiment had shown.

But on Friday the researchers told the International Conference on Neutrino Physics and Astrophysics, being held in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, that the earlier results were wrong and faulty kit was to blame.

"The previous data taken up to 2011 with the neutrino beam from CERN to Gran Sasso were revised taking into account understood instrumental effects.A coherent picture has emerged with both previous and new data pointing to a neutrino velocity consistent with the speed of light," the team said.

 The initial findings had been greeted with a combination of excitement and scepticism, even from those involved in the experiment, who urged other physicists to carry out their own checks to corroborate or refute what had been seen. As part of this verification, an experiment called ICARUS at the Gran Sasso Laboratory took a separate look at the flight of seven neutrinos that had also been recorded by the original team of researchers known as OPERA. Carlo Rubbia, a Nobel winner and spokesperson for the ICARUS project announced the neutrinos had kept within the universal speed limit.

In March the Italian physicist at the head of OPERA resigned following calls for his dismissal after tests contradicted the original experimental findings. "I hope OPERA will find new unity and a new leadership to pursue its main target of observing the appearance of a new type of neutrinos," said Antonio Masiero, the deputy head of the Italian Institute for Nuclear Physics. The initial findings had provoked howls of incredulity in some quarters.

"If this result at CERN is proved to be right, and particles are found to travel faster than the speed of light, then I am prepared to eat my shorts, live on TV," Jim Al-Khalili, a professor of theoretical physics at Britain's University of Surrey, declared at the time.

Read more here.

The Good Old Days

                                              
                                               Kiasi to Bokiasi
 

                                               Bokiasu to Kiasu

 

9 Reasons to Eat More Strawberries

1. They’re antioxidant powerhouses. Actually, as fruits go, strawberries have the fourth highest level of antioxidants of foods recently tested. Antioxidants protect your body from free radicals linked to aging and disease.

2. They’re excellent sources of vitamin C which boosts the strength of arteries, prevents bruising, and strengthens your body’s stress glands—the adrenals—which require the highest levels of vitamin C of all organs or glands in your body.  Eight strawberries have more vitamin C than an orange.

3. Strawberries have been shown in studies to regulate blood sugar levels.  Eating one cup of fresh strawberries caused a significant reduction in blood sugar spikes.  Blood sugar spikes are linked with weight gain, mood swings, diabetes, and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).  That’s because the spikes are followed by plummeting blood sugar levels soon afterward.

4. Strawberries have anti-inflammatory and anti-pain properties.  Studies show that they lower levels of the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP).  One study showed that they need to been consumed at least 3 times per week to capitalize on their anti-inflammatory nature.  

5. They’ve been proven helpful in the management of heart disease and arthritis.

6. Strawberries contain anthocyanins which stimulate the burning of stored fat in the body to use as fuel.  Research published in The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry showed reduces weight gain in animals fed a high fat diet.  Research also shows anthocyanins boost short-term memory by 100 percent in eight weeks.

7. They have anti-cancer properties.  Their flavonoid content causes the body to interfere with the stages of development of cancer cells, preventing their ability to multiply.

8. Strawberries’ phenolic acids demonstrate anti-allergenic properties, meaning they help reduce the biochemical processes that are linked to allergic reactions.  Of course, as with any food, some people are allergic to strawberries, so if you suspect an allergy you should avoid them.

9. They’re delicious and versatile. Add fresh or frozen strawberries to smoothies, shakes, or blender “juices.”  Top whole grain waffles or pancakes with fresh strawberries, blend them with avocado to create a delicious pudding, or just enjoy them on their own.

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Another Bee Gee Left Us!

Robin Gibb: He ‘Started a Joke,’ and Left Us in Tears

Did a singer's name ever seem so prophetic and appropriate as in the case of Robin, one of the great male songbirds of rock's golden age? Bee Gee Robin Gibb succumbed to a longtime struggle with liver cancer Sunday, a spokesperson confirmed. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was 62.

His death dashed the hopes of Bee Gees fans who'd hoped that a miracle was in store after the  singer emerged from a coma late last month. Prior to his regaining consciousness, his family had revealed that Gibb had been given only a 10 percent chance of surviving and seemed to be preparing the public for his imminent death. Despite the shock fans are now experiencing, family members surely feel grateful for the month they had with Gibb after his unexpected awakening.

Read more here and here.

???

I remember,
when you were asked why you chose to join this one not the others,
you have said, because from your long observation, this one is consistent with its principles,
then now,
you are opting out after only three years of the association,
is it now you are seeing this one is no more consistent with its principles as you have observed for a long time?
Or something else.....?

Work

Certainly, it won't work by merely directing others to work because of one's power and position. But it works to work the work together no matter what's one's position.

Anonymous

Corrupt! Loyalty!

 
It's not power that corrupt,

it's the fear of losing power that corrupt.


Aung San Suu Kyi

Loyalty is earned,

it's not demanded,

and it's certainly not bought.


Ambiga Sreenevasan

Can't We Always Be Like This Beyond Bersih 3.0?

Picture adopted from zorro-unmasked.

Whaoo.... So Huge...!

.... the RM12.5 billion lost in the PKFZ scandal could be used to “build 25 universities at RM500 million each, 125 hospitals at RM100 million each, 1,250 schools at RM100 million each, 312,500 low-cost houses at RM40,000 each or to give everyone of the 27 million Malaysians regardless of age a payout of RM338”.

Read more here.

Five Degrees In-Demand With Employers

College Degrees Employers Want Most

By Lisa Manterfield - Read more here.

Want to know which degrees are linked to stellar career opportunities?

Let's look to the National Association of Colleges and Employers' (NACE) "Job Outlook 2012" survey for clues. The annual survey is a forecast of employers' intentions to hire new college graduates.

Each year, many of the same degrees - business, engineering, and computer science - make it to the top of the hiring list. But why?

"In some cases companies are looking for a specific skill set unique to a position," says Andrea Koncz, employment information manager at NACE. "Computer science, for example, requires a specific technical knowledge."

Want to ensure you earn an in-demand degree? Keep reading to see which degrees are standing out to employers this year.

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Degree #1 - Business Administration

If you're interested in earning an in-demand degree that can help you learn about business policy and strategy, a bachelor's degree in business administration could be a great option.

NACE's Job Outlook 2012 survey found that 48.5 percent of employers who responded to the survey plan to hire business majors, many of whom might study topics like accounting, marketing, human resources, and law.

Click to Find the Right Business Administration Program.

Why it's in demand: According to the Job Outlook survey, employers prefer candidates who have problem solving and leadership skills, which could potentially be acquired or honed through a business program, notes the Colleges Board, an organization that administers academic aptitude tests like the SAT. Business classes could also give students a broad understanding of business practices that might be used in industries ranging from finance to health care.

Potential careers:*

• Human Resources Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Manager

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Degree #2 - Engineering

Do you like to figure out how things are built and what makes certain things run? Consider pursuing an engineering bachelor's degree, which is a hot hiring field, according to NACE's Job Outlook survey.

Of the surveyed employers, 51.5 percent plan to hire electrical engineering grads; 50 percent anticipate hiring mechanical engineering grads; and 43.3 percent have plans to hire computer engineering grads.

Why it's in demand: Graduates in all engineering fields acquire in-demand skills such as problem solving and analysis according to the U.S. Department of Labor. These sought-after skills could transfer to a range of careers.

Potential careers:*

• Environmental Engineer
• Petroleum Engineer
• Biomedical Engineer

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Degree #3 - Computer and Information Sciences

Computer science bachelor's degree graduates are in luck. Their tech-savvy skills are appealing to many employers, according to the Job Outlook survey.

Computer science majors, who usually study technical subjects like computer programming, operating systems, and database or software engineering, are expected to have a great hiring year, with 59.3 percent of surveyed employers planning to hire them.

Click to Find the Right Computer and Information Systems Program.

Why it's in demand: As Koncz says, computer science graduates have a particular technical skill set that is unique to that position. What's more, the U.S. Department of Labor also notes that "as technology advances, employers will need workers with the latest skills," and a computer and information sciences degree could help provide students the skill-set they want.

Potential careers:*

* Software Engineering
* Computer Programmer
* Computer Systems Analyst

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Degree #4 - Accounting

Do you want to pursue an in-demand degree that can help hone your all-about-numbers talents? If so, consider earning a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Accounting majors, who usually study topics like accounting basics, computer skills, and document processing, have a bright 2012 outlook, with 59.3 percent of surveyed employers planning to take on these graduates this year.

Click to Find the Right Accounting Program.

Why it's in demand: One reason for the demand, according to Koncz, is that accounting majors develop strong analytical skills that employers seek. The U.S. Department of Labor also notes that accounting and auditing hopefuls "should have an aptitude for mathematics and be able to analyze, compare, and interpret facts and figures quickly," which are skills that could be acquired in earning a degree in this area.

Potential careers: *

• Accountant
• Budget Analyst
• Financial Manager

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Degree #5 - Economics

Want to figure out why the economy is in such a rut? A bachelor's degree in economics might help you form some hypotheses. And to top it off, it's also a popular degree among employers.

In fact, according to the Job Outlook survey, economics degree grads have the attention of some 34 percent of surveyed employers who plan to hire them in 2012.

Why it's in demand: Economics majors generally take classes in mathematics, statistics, and finance, learning to "analyze how the seemingly simple acts of buying and selling can be complicated by factors such as taxes, interest rates," says the College Board. Through such a program, students could acquire abilities in data analysis, which places high in the desirable skills employers are looking for, according to the Job Outlook survey.

Potential careers: *

• Personal Financial Advisor
• Loan Officer
• Financial Analyst

Are We Deviated From The Original?

Edited from here.

If you study the history of Malaysia. Why have we lost the generation that can mingle together regardless of religion?

"We have deviated. It is very dangerous. I just want us to see our humanity and love again," said Mohammad Nawar Ariffin, an orthopedic surgeon, who is also member of a national inter-faith committee that reports to the Prime Minister’s Department.

"In those days, because of the understanding of the religion, my father and his father actually did wonderful things to understand others."

"Now we think in terms of you are less religious, we are more religious. We are the majority, you are the minority."

"Let’s not do all that because that is not the original teachings."

"Many don’t even understand their own religion and some who claim to speak for the religion contradict each other."

"Don’t concentrate on what you should do and not do. We should actually practice what the Prophet Muhamad taught, which is love."

He has stories that he has actually fed a Jew on one occasion. "This shows that he could cut across boundaries of religion and race. Why can’t we practice that?”

Choking back tears, Mohammad Nawar said “I still remember a Chinese boy who helped carry an older Muslim man to the mosque and he said ‘I just want to help him pray’. Isn’t that what is good in our hearts?”

Are We Gullible And Stupid?

So what does that makes us, we Malaysians, the voters?
That makes us gullible and stupid.
Do you really want to be amongst the ranks of the stupid?
I suppose 90% of Malaysians do not mind.
And that is why politicians can continue to fool us
and use us to get into power --
because we are stupid and do not mind being used.
RPK

Read more here.

Life Beyond Breast Cancer - An International Symposium

Come join hands for an International Symposium on Breast Cancer
and at the same time enjoy and experience the beauty of Malaysia

Please browse through the brochure attached below for more information, benefits, contacts and to register as a participant.

Life Beyond Breast Cancer Symposium -

Dr. M: Investigate All The Tuns

Does that mean the higher the title one gets the more corrupt or the greater sins one has done!

Read more here.

Vincent Tan, Robert Kuok Are Billionaires...! So What...? Not You and Me... What Benefit We Got?

"People only mention the few Malays who became millionaires... but there are also (those from) other races who became millionaires during my time. You can count the number of non-Malays who became millionaire or even billionaires during my time," Dr. M

Read more here and here.

So what when these few fellows are millionaires or billionaires? What benefits do they give to you and me?

They are rich but that does not mean we, just because we are of the same kind, are also rich.

Would these millionaires or billionaires share their fortune with us.

Even if our uncles, brothers or any one of our relatives are rich, that does not mean we are also rich or receive any benefit from their richness.

We, the ordinary people, no matter what race, without much privileges or advantages like those millionaires or billionaires, still have to sweat and toil to earn some decent living.

Worse is, just because these few millionaires or billionaires are of our kind, we all are looked upon or highly be perceived to be rich, thus do not entitle for any help or benefits.

So why must we the ordinary people whoever we are fighting among us just to protect these elitists who have actually benefited from the policies which systematically have discriminated us? Aren't we been cowed all these while?

Dr. M - All Malaysians Are Racists

“This country, everybody is racist. Now, everybody talks about his own interest, doesn’t care about other people’s interest.

“So let’s not hide and say we are not racist,”

“All of them, the people who say I’m racist, they are racist because they say I’m racist,”

Read more here.

Only Criminals and Those Who Support Zina Fear Hudud

Interesting Quotes
by Jackson Ng

Only criminals and those who support zina or adultery fear Hudud!

Malaysia is already almost a bankrupt nation. I rather have PR bankrupting the nation for the benefit of Malaysians than BN bankrupting the nation for their own pockets.

I am a Chinese and I am so ashamed of this MCA, a party that supports immorality.

Read more here.

Let's Ponder (4)

Watch video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bClJK6Ke620

Then decide soon!

Whitney Houston Has Died - End of Power and Beautiful Songs

R.I.P Whitney Houston

Read more here and here and here and here:

In Memory of the Loved One

6th ANNIVERSARY
06-02-2012

Mr. Ng Kok Ching

(30 July 1953 - 06 February 2006)

Another CNY have come and gone and today, exactly six years ago, you left us, but we still feel you are with us. Memories of you are still lingering and cherished. You always be a towering and significance personality in the family. Deeply missed and remembered by all and always have a place in our hearts. Pray for your soul be blessed by Almighty.

The Black Hole

A black hole is a "place in space where gravity pulls so much that even light cannot get out." Black holes are often created by the death of a star, when an immense amount of matter is squeezed into an impossibly smaller space, drastically strengthening gravity's pull. Some black holes are as tiny as a single atom — others have a mass equivalent to millions of stars.

Since no light can get out, black holes are invisible. Scientists can only hope to catch a glimpse of a black hole's "shadow." "As dust and gas swirls around the black hole before it is drawn inside, a kind of cosmic traffic jam ensues," — like water draining in a bathtub. That "shadow" is known as a black hole's "event horizon" — and it can be photographed.

Read more here.

The Rover to Probe the Mars

Read more here.

The 'Impossibly Beautiful' Earth

What must we do for Earth to be forever look stunning?

Read more here.

A Friendly Way To Get Rid Of Mossies

This might be worth trying out the next time you're having a BBQ when you got uninvited mossies! It's not a joke!

I was at a deck party awhile back, and the bugs were having a ball biting everyone. A man at the party sprayed the lawn and deck floor with Listerine, and the little demons disappeared.

The next year I filled a 4-ounce spray bottle and used it around my seat whenever I saw mosquitoes. And voila! That worked as well..

It worked at a picnic where we sprayed the area around the food table, the children's swing area, and the standing water nearby.

OUR FRIEND'S COMMENTS:
I tried this on my deck and around all of my doors. It works - in fact, it killed them instantly. I bought my bottle from Target and it cost me $1.89. It really doesn't take much, and it is a big bottle, too; so it is not as expensive to use as the can of Bug-spray you buy that doesn't last 30 minutes

So, try this. It will last a couple of days. Don't spray directly on a wood door (like your front door), but spray around the frame.. Spray around the window frames, and even inside the dog house.

EARTH FRIENDLY TOO???

This will also kill bugs that eat the leaves on your plants, I have tried this before and it works.

Does not have to be Listerine as I used the cheap Kmart mouth wash and it revived my hibiscus plant.

Source: An email from Mr. Simon Ng

Enter the Dragon - Wishes Everyone A Very Happy CNY

恭禧大家新年好 - Congrates Everyone For The New Year

Ketam Mengajar Anak Berjalan Betul

Semalam di dalam satu majlis taklimat persediaan untuk pencen di Shah Alam, bertemu dan berbual dengan seorang kawan rapat yang sama-sama mengajar di sebuah sekolah menengah yang kami amat sayangi dalam daerah Sepang yang juga merupakan sekolah pertama kami dalam sejarah profesion keguruan kami yang bermula kira-kira 32 tahun dahulu. Teringat dengan penuh nolstagia pengalaman suka duka kami sepanjang tempoh yang singkat kami berkhidmat di sekolah tersebut dan berlaku pada satu ketika kami telah bermusuh kerana keakraban kami telah diperlembukan oleh mereka yang tidak senang dengan kehadiran dan sumbangan tugas kami kepada sekolah dan hubungan rapat kami dengan pengetua sekolah, yang terkenal dengan ungkapan God will only help those who help themselves yang diucapkan pada hampir setiap kali perhimpunan rasmi sekolah. Yang aibnya dan amat mengecewakan kami apabila diketahui kemudian pengetua sekolah itu adalah jenis yang kikikukiki dan tidak boleh diharapkan, walaupun warna kulit kami serupa. Sepanjang perbualan kami, tidak sekali pun kami menyentuh atau menyebut perkara-perkara berkaitan dengan pengetua ini. Inilah bukti secara mutlak kebencian dan kekecewaan kami terhadap manusia ini. Sekiranya tidak, tidak mungkin peranannya dalam kenangan kami di sekolah pertama kami memulakan karier keguruan kami disepikan begitu sahaja. Bermula dari situasi itu kami secara tidak sedar membawa haluan kami masing-masing.

Perbualan kami berkisar kepada keadaan kami di sekolah kami masing-masing pada masa kini, dikait dan dicubit dengan nolstagia di sekolah pertama kesayangan kami itu. Perkara yang paling menyentuh perasaan dari cerita kawan rapat ini ialah beliau telah ditukarkan sekolah dari sekolah yang beliau telah lama berkhidmat dan bercadang untuk pencen di situ di Petaling Jaya ke sebuah sekolah di Selayang kerana disyaki sebagai dalang yang mendedahkan penyelewengan berhubung dengan elaun 5% PPSMI yang dilakukan oleh ketua sekolah lamanya.

Diceritakan bahawa ketua sekolah lamanya, seorang yang kononya aktif dan sering tiada dalam sekolah kerana dijemput dalam berbagai majlis ilmu atau tak ilmu, telah diperuntukan jadual waktu hantu (phantom time-table) yang mengandungi mata pelajaran PPSMI yang melayakkan beliau menerima elaun 5% PPSMI. Tetapi pada hakikatnya ketua sekolah ini tidak mengajar mata pelajaran tersebut sebaliknya telah di cover dalam jadual mengajar seorang guru lain. Bermakna dalam jadual waktu terdapat dua orang guru bagi satu mata pelajaran PPSMI tersebut. Tujuannya nyata dapat dispekulasikan adalah untuk melayakkan penerimaan elaun 5% PPSMI. Kawan rapat ini mengatakan tidak mengapalah ketua sekolahnya itu melakukan perkara haram itu. Terpulang kepada kata hatinya menerima gaji haram sedemikian.

Bagaimanapun perkara yang menyebabkan kawan rapat ini menjadi bengang ialah apabila di dalam mesyuarat-mesyuarat guru, ketua sekolah ini sering mengingatkan guru-gurunya supaya sentiasa beramanah dan ikhlas semasa mengajar anak didik di dalam kelas-kelas masing-masing supaya gaji yang mereka terima setiap bulan adalah yang halal dan bukannya gaji haram.

Entah bagaimana pihak berkuasa atasan telah datang ke sekolah kawan rapat ini pada satu hari bagi menyiasat perkara ini. Pihak-pihak tertentu di sekolah telah disoal untuk mengesahkan kebenaran penyelewengan. Seperti kebiasaannya dalam budaya kikikukiki, ramai yang berani dan cakap berdegar-degar di belakang tetapi takut dan bersubahat bila dikedepankan, maka tiada eviden kukuh untuk disabitkan penyelewengan bagi aduan yang entah dari siapa dan kawan rapat ini mengatakan bukan dia yang buat aduan kepada pihak atasan.

Hasil dari siasatan itu, kawan rapat ini bersama beberapa orang geng rapatnya telah ditukarkan sekolah, elaun 5% PPSMI ketua sekolah ini telah ditarik balik tetapi yang menakjubkan ketua sekolah ini dinaikkan pangkat lagi dan bertukar ke sebuah sekolah yang lebih glamour sebagai ketua sekolah juga. Begitulah cara penyelesaian yang sering dilakukan.

Nampak gayanya untuk cepat naik pangkat bagi seseorang yang sudah berpangkat ialah dengan menimbulkan masalah. Apabila masalah ini menjadi benar masalah, penyelesaiannya ialah dipindahkan tuan punya badan berkenaan dan dinaikkan pangkat lagi.

Kasihan kepada yang mereka yang mempedomani 'saya yang menurut perintah', sampai ke tualah masih tak dinaikkan pangkat, sebaliknya sentiasa diperlembukan...

Irony nya, perkara yang paling menjijikkan seperti kata kawan rapat ini, betapa hipokritnya ketua sekolahnya yang mana sering mengingatkan guru-guru dibawahnya supaya tidak menipu dalam tugas supaya gaji yang diterima setiap bulan bukannya haram tetapi dia sendiri melakukan penyelewengan yang membolehkannya menerima elaun haram. Dengan kata lain, gaji dari penyelewengan orang bawahan adalah haram, gaji dari penyelewengan dan salah guna kuasa sendiri adalah halal.

Teringat kepada dua situasi di sebuah sekolah berdekatan: Pertama; seorang ketua sekolah telah sering diadu menyalahguna kuasa oleh guru-gurunya, ibubapa dan masyarakat setempat. Ketua sekolah ini dikhabarkan telah menggunakan connection godfathernya di atas untuk bertahan dan berlindung. Apabila connectionnya di atas itu bersara wajib dan kini tiada siapa yang boleh melindunginya maka sebagai jalan penyelesaian ketua sekolah ini telah ditukarkan secara mendadak dengan kenaikan pangkat ke sebuah institisusi pendidikan dengan gelaran kuasa yang lebih glamour, walaupun bukan menjadi ketua institusi tersebut.

Situasi kedua; seorang ketua sekolah, kebetulan menggantikan ketua sekolah yang ditukarkan secara mendadak itu, semasa beliau sebagai seorang guru biasa, setiap hari keluar dari sekolah dengan motosikalnya semasa waktu bertugas untuk minum/makan pagi, kemudian ke syarikat broker sahamnya untuk berdagang saham atau lain-lain urusan tidak rasmi. Perkara ini diketahui dan menjadi perbualan ramai. Apa pun akhirnya dia juga dinaikkan pangkat sebagai ketua sekolah. Kini anak-anak buahnya secara berkumpulan telah diperhatikan oleh orang ramai sering berada diluar sekolah pada waktu bertugas untuk makan/minum atau melakukan perkara-perkara lain yang tidak rasmi. Apakah ketua sekolah ini nak buat... Kalau diambil tindakan, pastinya anak-anak buahnya itu akan menyoal balik kepada ketua sekolah ini; bukankah awak melakukan perkara yang sama malah lebih berat semasa awak sebagai seorang guru biasa... atau ...tak payahlah nak berhipokrit menegur kami kerana keluar dari kawasan sekolah semasa bekerja pada hal awak dulu pun macam itu atau lebih teruk dari kami.

Salah guna kuasa berkaitan phantom time-table dan situasi diceritakan diatas sudah lama diketahui ramai. Tetapi yang menyebabkan kita muntah ialah apabila sipenyeleweng yang berkuasa itu mengingatkan anak-anak buahnya menjadi malaikat semasa bertugas supaya ganjaran yang diterima halal, seolah-olah ganjaran haram yang dia terima itu halal juga. Ini seperti kata perumpamaan, ketam mengajar anaknya berjalan betul.... kah..kah..kah....

Aduhai.... agama dan nama Tuhan selalu dijadikan perisai bagi melindungi penyelewengan. Elok juga diterima cadangan Tun Dr. Mahathir iaitu menggunakan kaedah bersumpah dengan nama Tuhan bagi membuktikan kebenaran... kah..kah..kah...

Realistic or Not, This is What We are Looking For

This can be achieved if we do not have a colour-centric and kiasu regime!

Wao..! Best Laksa in Penang... Surely Will Go to Try

by Helen Ong

Eh Gao’s assam laksa at the Air Itam Hawker Centre... you’ll want more than just one bowl. — Pictures by Helen Ong

Penang laksa …!. Our very own favourite was last year given an international accolade by CNNGo as one of the world’s 50 most delicious foods. And not just slipping in at the tail end of the list either, but coming in at a very respectable 7th, putting quite a few noses out of joint along the way too.

The tart, piquant gravy, made with chillies, tamarind and flaked fish, ladled over thick white noodles, is contrasted beautifully, both aesthetically and taste-wise, with a large handful of fresh mint, julienned cucumber, pineapple and bungah kantan (pink ginger bud), which give it a refreshing lift. For aficionados, a must-have spoonful of black “hey ko” (prawn paste) is dribbled over it.

Because of the acidity, laksa is typically something that is found in the afternoon, and there are many well-known places that serve it, each with its own followers. A purist myself, I’ve always preferred the original version i.e. without an overwhelming amount of fish; after all, it was traditionally the food of the less wealthy, so there wasn’t much protein to be had.

Slurp some of Mizi’s “Tanjung Bungah Laksa” by the roadside in Shamrock Beach, where he has been selling for nearly 15 years. The light, sour gravy is popular with day trippers who visit the seaside to “makan angin” (holiday).

A bit further away in Hillside, Ah Hooi sells a darker, more intense version, and patrons like to eat this “cham” (mixed) with his Curry Mee gravy, resulting in a soup that is both sour yet “lemak” (creamy).

Rajah’s nyonya laksa is served from the back of his bike; it’s often eaten with crispy spring rolls.

I’m a particular fan of Rajah’s traditional Nyonya Laksa, which he sells every afternoon at the entrance to Prima Tanjung from the back of his vehicle, which comes complete with charcoal burner to keep the gravy boiling hot. People stop by to eat, congregating around his motorbike, occasionally reaching out for a crispy golden spring roll to dip into the remaining soup; this softens the skin slightly yet maintains the crunch, creating an aromatic melange of flavours and textures. The rest of the soup is then polished off, literally drunk from the bowl, every last drop savoured, followed perhaps by a piece or two of yummy green-white Kueh Talam.

Another popular stall is Lee Ee Quen’s at the Taman Emas Kopitiam opposite the Peng Hwa Chinese School on Gottlieb Road, which serves a lighter, sweeter version with plenty of fish. This stall won the recent “Battle of Hawker Masters” in December, voted top out of the 20 or so who took part: no mean feat.

Sin Hwa Kopitiam’s colourful version.

In Pulau Tikus, the Café Sin Hwa is well known, and if you happen to be in Prangin Mall and fancy a break, look out for the small outlet on the ground floor, which is a branch of the famous chendol stall in Lebuh Keng Kwee, Penang Road, next to the Joo Hooi Café. If you can’t find it, just follow your nose: they also do Assam Laksa there.

Over on the other side of the island, Air Itam Laksa is also well known, and Eh Kao dispenses it every afternoon at the hawker centre near the market. There’s also one opposite, where eager patrons slurp it up sitting by the hot, dusty roadside.

Equally famous is the laksa in Balik Pulau; unsurprising as the key ingredients that go into making the delicious gravy is abundant here — belacan and mackerel — and if you drive around on weekends you might see some signs for home-cooked laksa.

Some of the stalls in town have been going for generations. Try the Nan Guang Kopitiam on the main road, where they also do a lemak Siamese Laksa.

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