KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- A successful free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is unlikely because the Asean nations are unwilling to consider tackling the non-tariff and regulatory barriers, an academician said Thursday.
European Centre for International Political Economy's co-director Razeen Sally said the alternative was for the EU to strengthen regulatory cooperation on all trade issues with Asean countries collectively and individually, instead of going for an FTA or FTAs.
"The EU, which wants a strong and serious FTA, is unlikely to get it from Asean collectively for the reason I've mentioned," he said.
"Secondly it's because Asean lacks a common negotiation machinery to deal with EU, thus it takes so long to come up with even a basic common position," he told reporters after the seminar entitled "The EU-Asean FTA in the Context of the EU's New FTA Negotiations in Asia: Something Serious this Time?".
In May this year, EU and Asean agreed to launch FTA talks. There is currently no bilateral FTA negotiations between the EU and Malaysia.
Sally said although both sides of have agreed to negotiations, he foresees a bleak future as the existing FTAs that Asean countries have, bilaterally and collectively, are weak.
On the ongoing FTA talks between Malaysia and the United States, Sally said although still ongoing, it was "reflectively blocked".
"I don't think that the Malaysian government is in a position domestically to make the relevant concessions because what it means is significantly opening up the Malaysian market in services and investment, plus having a regulatory overhaul on various areas, all of which are related somehow to the Bumiputera policy," he said.
"I don't think it's possible to address these very sensitive domestic issues through an FTA initially," he added.
Asked if the New Economic Policy (NEP) was an impediment, Sally said: "Yes, clearly. That has been the major impediment to doing a deal with the US.
"Besides being a co-director of the international economic policy think tank based in Brussels, Sally is also a senior lecturer in international political economy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
His research focuses on trade policies in Asia, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and preferential trade agreements, and his new book on trade policy will be coming out next year.--
BERNAMA
The News is Out
10 September 2007
Hari yg sibuk. Terkejar-kejar ke sana ke mari. Banyak betul memos and inputs to be cleared.
Aku keluar lunch dengan KKY after seminggu tak borak, just to catch up on what has been happening for the past one week. Initially, we wanted to go to Ayam Kampung Cheras (lagii??), tapi sebab jalan jam bangat, terus we all menyimpang ke Ikan Bakar Tanglin.
Boss aku panggil petang tadi... ingatkan pasal keje. Rupanya the department has received the transfer letter from HR. Yes folks, it is now OFFICIAL that I'll be leaving my current department effective 1 October 2007 for 2 years. Hint: Most likely I have to move up to tingkat 18. I guess, sepanjang Ramadhan ni, I'll be busy transitioning ke tempat baru ni.
After office, aku lepak dengan MZ kat Cafe. Then jumpa Y kat surau sebab nak kasi coklat untuk anak dia yang aku beli kat Langkawi. 8:30 malam, aku dengan RS keluar ke Bangunan MARA for dinner....apa lagi... makan our favorite meehun sup lah. Sampai rumah dah 11:30 malam...zzz
p/s: Happy birthday buat sepupu aku Kak Lydia yang menyambut hari lahir yang ke 40 hari ini.
Hari yg sibuk. Terkejar-kejar ke sana ke mari. Banyak betul memos and inputs to be cleared.
Aku keluar lunch dengan KKY after seminggu tak borak, just to catch up on what has been happening for the past one week. Initially, we wanted to go to Ayam Kampung Cheras (lagii??), tapi sebab jalan jam bangat, terus we all menyimpang ke Ikan Bakar Tanglin.
Boss aku panggil petang tadi... ingatkan pasal keje. Rupanya the department has received the transfer letter from HR. Yes folks, it is now OFFICIAL that I'll be leaving my current department effective 1 October 2007 for 2 years. Hint: Most likely I have to move up to tingkat 18. I guess, sepanjang Ramadhan ni, I'll be busy transitioning ke tempat baru ni.
After office, aku lepak dengan MZ kat Cafe. Then jumpa Y kat surau sebab nak kasi coklat untuk anak dia yang aku beli kat Langkawi. 8:30 malam, aku dengan RS keluar ke Bangunan MARA for dinner....apa lagi... makan our favorite meehun sup lah. Sampai rumah dah 11:30 malam...zzz
p/s: Happy birthday buat sepupu aku Kak Lydia yang menyambut hari lahir yang ke 40 hari ini.
Teman Terulung
9 September 2007
Dedicating this song to all my close friends...
Dedicating this song to all my close friends...
Teman Terulung
Bila bertaut senyuman
Mata berlirikan
Memancarkan keluhuran
Cerah kesederhanaan mu
Seindah kejujuranmu
Detik seia sejiwa
Terungkap setia
Tiada upaya sepi
Mekar kudup penantian ku
Hadirnya teman sejati
Melangkah kita menjejak mimpi
Bahgia berdiri dengan mu di sisi
Harapan kita meniti hari
Sentiasa seiring
Paling agung teman terulung
Tenunan emas sayap hidup ku
Tak inginku undur bertamu
Bertakhta teguh
Ke akhir waktu
Bila bertaut senyuman
Mata berlirikan
Memancarkan keluhuran
Cerah kesederhanaan mu
Seindah kejujuranmu
Detik seia sejiwa
Terungkap setia
Tiada upaya sepi
Mekar kudup penantian ku
Hadirnya teman sejati
Melangkah kita menjejak mimpi
Bahgia berdiri dengan mu di sisi
Harapan kita meniti hari
Sentiasa seiring
Paling agung teman terulung
Tenunan emas sayap hidup ku
Tak inginku undur bertamu
Bertakhta teguh
Ke akhir waktu
Restful Weekend...
9 September 2009
Sejak aku balik from Langkawi, banyak benda yang nak diselesaikan.... pergi maintenance office bayar bills, main badminton, grocery shopping, beli CD, laundry, mengemas...etc.
Aku jugak jengah office on Saturday and Sunday, tengok apa keje yang outstanding. But I was definitely not in the mood to do work.
Tapi besok I need to work full steam...sebab banyak yang outstanding after a week away from office. Hingga saat itu.
Sejak aku balik from Langkawi, banyak benda yang nak diselesaikan.... pergi maintenance office bayar bills, main badminton, grocery shopping, beli CD, laundry, mengemas...etc.
Aku jugak jengah office on Saturday and Sunday, tengok apa keje yang outstanding. But I was definitely not in the mood to do work.
Tapi besok I need to work full steam...sebab banyak yang outstanding after a week away from office. Hingga saat itu.
Lelaki Ini
Kasih, kenanganku
Ingatkah saat saat dulu
Kasih, apakah dirimu
Merasakan semua itu
Ke mana pun langkahku pergi
Ku masih melihat bayanganmu cintaku
Dan kemana pun arah anginku berlari
Hati ini masih kau miliki
Lelaki ini yang selalu mencintamu
Selalu, tanpa ragu
Lelaki ini yang selalu memuja
Hanya dirimu
Yang bertakhta dalam sanubariku
Sanubari ku
Aku yang mencintakan mu
Hanya dirimu…
Karena cintaku, tak berbatas waktu
Karena cintaku, tak mengenal jenuh hatimu
Hatimu…
LDP - Leaders Develop "Perut"
6 September 2007
Hari ni merupakan hari terakhir LDP yang mana some of us dah renamed LDP jadi "Leaders Develop Perut" gara-gara banyak sangat makan sepanjang programme. Mana taknya, we had dinner kat Pelangi Beach Resort lah, Yacht Club lah, BBQ by the poolside lah... plus all those heavy lunches, breakfasts and tea breaks.
In addition to the formal learning, I also learn to respect and see my peers from different perspective. I made friends with those yang selama ni aku jarang bercakap, mainly because of age differences. And now we are friends, with common interests and all. I do appreciate the bond we created and hope that it will last forever.
I also enjoyed going out with the guys after dinner or blasting our voices away in the karaoke room. I helped some of them to prepare for the BBQ night which require participants to sing during dinner. Ha ha... it was fun. 
Aku yang memang kaki menyanyi ni memang tanpa segan silulah menyanyikan lagu2 pada malam BBQ tu. Memandangkan koleksi lagu yang terhad, maka terpaksalah aku menyanyikan lagu-lagu yang ada seperti Sampai Hati, Biar Bulan Bicara, Rendang Tak Berbuah, When You Say NOthing at All. Tambah fun lagi bila all of us menari to the tune of Joget Lambak. Some of you are really good dancers and aku pulak terkengkang-kengkang kesemputan cuba nak ikut steps... Kesiann...
Hari ni merupakan hari terakhir LDP yang mana some of us dah renamed LDP jadi "Leaders Develop Perut" gara-gara banyak sangat makan sepanjang programme. Mana taknya, we had dinner kat Pelangi Beach Resort lah, Yacht Club lah, BBQ by the poolside lah... plus all those heavy lunches, breakfasts and tea breaks.
In addition to the formal learning, I also learn to respect and see my peers from different perspective. I made friends with those yang selama ni aku jarang bercakap, mainly because of age differences. And now we are friends, with common interests and all. I do appreciate the bond we created and hope that it will last forever.
I also enjoyed going out with the guys after dinner or blasting our voices away in the karaoke room. I helped some of them to prepare for the BBQ night which require participants to sing during dinner. Ha ha... it was fun. 
Aku yang memang kaki menyanyi ni memang tanpa segan silulah menyanyikan lagu2 pada malam BBQ tu. Memandangkan koleksi lagu yang terhad, maka terpaksalah aku menyanyikan lagu-lagu yang ada seperti Sampai Hati, Biar Bulan Bicara, Rendang Tak Berbuah, When You Say NOthing at All. Tambah fun lagi bila all of us menari to the tune of Joget Lambak. Some of you are really good dancers and aku pulak terkengkang-kengkang kesemputan cuba nak ikut steps... Kesiann...
and a Control Freak too....
4 September 2007
Today, we also received a personalised FIRO-B Report. The FIRO-B tool measures interpersonal needs in 3 areas namely inclusion, control and affection. The FIRO-B tool scores you on a scale of 0 to 9. And guess what? I scored 8 and 9 in 5 out of 6 areas indicating high interpersonal needs in all those areas.
My overall score of 45/54 falls in the high range. This suggests that:
Today, we also received a personalised FIRO-B Report. The FIRO-B tool measures interpersonal needs in 3 areas namely inclusion, control and affection. The FIRO-B tool scores you on a scale of 0 to 9. And guess what? I scored 8 and 9 in 5 out of 6 areas indicating high interpersonal needs in all those areas.
My overall score of 45/54 falls in the high range. This suggests that:
- My involvement with others is enjoyable and satisfying
- I work best in a group, interacting with others.
- I like to work on teams and to solve problems through discussions.
- I prefer to be with others and have plenty of social interaction.
- I am an extrovert.
The group exercise which was videotaped, further confirmed my controlling behavior after we reviewed the tape. I was seen taking charge of the group discussion in the tape. Through this exercise, I learned to be aware of how my action affects others and therefore would allow me to take the necessary corrective actions.
Oh! Dear... I am Delusional
4 September 2007
Today we received the Bar-on EQ-360 Multirater Feedback Report. Hello people! It is therefore confirmed that I'm DELUSIONAL! I rated myself higher than what others rated me. I rated myself in the category of 'well-developed' EQ while the rest categorised me as having 'effective EQ'. 3 areas where exist significant score disparities between me and my raters are on 'Assertiveness', 'Flexibility' and 'Independence' where I score myself significantly higher than what others gave me. My coach says that I have high self esteem and is very comfortable with myself, hence the results...
I need to find out more... ;)
Today we received the Bar-on EQ-360 Multirater Feedback Report. Hello people! It is therefore confirmed that I'm DELUSIONAL! I rated myself higher than what others rated me. I rated myself in the category of 'well-developed' EQ while the rest categorised me as having 'effective EQ'. 3 areas where exist significant score disparities between me and my raters are on 'Assertiveness', 'Flexibility' and 'Independence' where I score myself significantly higher than what others gave me. My coach says that I have high self esteem and is very comfortable with myself, hence the results...
I need to find out more... ;)
Thank You for the 360 Degree Feedback
3 September 2007
To me, one of the most valuable lessons from the programme is the 360 degree feedback. 20 raters altogether rated me on 18 competencies. I also did a self assessment on this. Out of 18 competencies, raters on average rated me higher than I rated myself on 13/18 competencies as follows:
Of equal importance is the written comments on my strengths and areas for development. The most significant areas for development as written by all raters are as follows:
Self:
To me, one of the most valuable lessons from the programme is the 360 degree feedback. 20 raters altogether rated me on 18 competencies. I also did a self assessment on this. Out of 18 competencies, raters on average rated me higher than I rated myself on 13/18 competencies as follows:
| No | Competency | Average Scores | |
| All Observers | Self | ||
| 1 | Forging Synergy | 4.05 | 4.00 |
| 2 | Relationships | 4.19 | 3.90 |
| 3 | Building and Mending Relationships | 4.06 | 4.20 |
| 4 | Compassion and Sensitivity | 3.89 | 3.29 |
| 5 | Leading Employees | 3.89 | 3.77 |
| 6 | Communication | 4.05 | 3.40 |
| 7 | Leading Change | 3.93 | 3.60 |
| 8 | Getting Information, Making Sense of It, Problem Identification | 3.99 | 3.43 |
| 9 | Sound Judgment | 3.88 | 3.50 |
| 10 | Influencing, Leadership, Power | 4.17 | 3.33 |
| 11 | Has the Courage to Take Risks | 4.05 | 4.25 |
| 12 | Risk-Taking, Innovation | 3.93 | 3.20 |
| 13 | Courage | 3.89 | 4.00 |
| 14 | Results Orientation | 3.99 | 3.67 |
| 15 | Business Perspective | 3.85 | 3.60 |
| 16 | Acting Systemically | 4.14 | 4.20 |
| 17 | Coping with Pressure and Adversity; Integrity | 3.93 | 4.71 |
| 18 | Straightforwardness and Composure | 4.02 | 4.00 |
Of equal importance is the written comments on my strengths and areas for development. The most significant areas for development as written by all raters are as follows:
Self:
- need to improve communication skills to be an effective communicator so that intended message can be effectively disseminated
- Need to improve on managing subordinates and investing in their human capital development so that they can contribute effectively to the organisation.
- technical knowledge on macroeconomic
- as XXX is assuming a management role, he has to start to delegate his work more effectively and make use of his direct reports
- to continuously build internal strengths, mentally and spiritually. Need to keep healthy and a balanced life.
- tremendous demand is being put unto this individual, that may break him.
- effective delegation, mentoring subordinates. Reason: as he moves up the corporate ladder, a key success factor in getting things done is via effective delegation
- He needs to allot more personal time - a workaholic. Needs to learn to say no.
- Developing his subordinates effectively through coaching and empowerment
- self control and maturity
- punctuality
- to further enhance his management and leadership skills
- more open to others' ideas and willing to listen to others
- managing different needs, conflicting ideas in particular from stakeholder who is not a direct supervisor/alliance. Ability to manage different needs is important for better buy-in, future collaboration and seen to be balanced and impartial.
- focus on core work. due to his wide ranging ability to undertake managerial management work, he has been unable to give greater focus on his core work. Should not be deemed as his shortcoming but will be further improved if given the opportunity.
- I have not noticed anything glaring for development. If anything, it would be outside his control as I have observed management's tendency to give him work beyond his core work's purview, which nevertheless, he has managed without compromising the unit's operations. While I can understand these projects are necessary primers to develop an officer's ability to assume the mantle of greater leadership, my concern more is for his work life balance.
- perhaps some improvement on time management in terms of clearing reports etc - but the present lag could be due to the fact that he is in charge of a lot of projects currently.
- continuous engagement with stakeholders to complement or strengthen the knowledge and maturity
- although his people skill is already good, he could probably work on being a bit more diplomatic in his dealings with people who're not on the same page with him.
- Last I checked, the one area XXX needs to improve is delegation skills
- although he has subordinates to assist him, XXX tends to complete most of the tasks himself because the deliverables, often, did not meet his expectations. This, in my opinion contributed to the overwhelming deadlines he has on his plate.
I am a Casual, Pressure-Prompted E, N, T, J
3 September 2007
During the morning session, we got the results of MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Personality Assessment. This is a self assessment programme which I did online about 2 weeks ago.
My type came out to be ENTJ (Extraversion, Intuition, Thinking, Judging). According to the report: -
"ENTJs typically are logical, analytical, and objectively critical. They like long-range planning and strategic thinking and prefer to be in charge.
Their focus is on ideas, and they like to think ahead, making a systematic effort to reach their objectives on schedule. They are impatient with confusion or inefficiency, and they can be tough-minded when they see these problems getting in the way.
ENTJs prefer to work with framework more than details. They like to come to quick decisions about how to proceed and then actively lead others forward accordingly.
Systems and principles are important to ENTJs, who apply principles to whatever they do. If they are to change their methods, they need to change their principles first. They value logic and consistency.
ENTJs are likely to be most satisfied in a work environment that values long-range planning, involves them in making decisions, and lets them see that the plans are implemented. People can count on them to take charge and make sure things are done competently."
SPOT ON!!
During the morning session, we got the results of MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Personality Assessment. This is a self assessment programme which I did online about 2 weeks ago.
My type came out to be ENTJ (Extraversion, Intuition, Thinking, Judging). According to the report: -
"ENTJs typically are logical, analytical, and objectively critical. They like long-range planning and strategic thinking and prefer to be in charge.Their focus is on ideas, and they like to think ahead, making a systematic effort to reach their objectives on schedule. They are impatient with confusion or inefficiency, and they can be tough-minded when they see these problems getting in the way.
ENTJs prefer to work with framework more than details. They like to come to quick decisions about how to proceed and then actively lead others forward accordingly.
Systems and principles are important to ENTJs, who apply principles to whatever they do. If they are to change their methods, they need to change their principles first. They value logic and consistency.
ENTJs are likely to be most satisfied in a work environment that values long-range planning, involves them in making decisions, and lets them see that the plans are implemented. People can count on them to take charge and make sure things are done competently."
SPOT ON!!
Leadership Development Programme (LDP)
2 September 2007
Aku ke Langkawi hari ni. Flight pukul 3:30 p.m. Seperti biasa, Tan datang ambil aku kat rumah untuk ke KLIA pukul 12:30 p.m. Hari hujan, so risau gak kalau turbulence ke apa on the way up. But everything went just smoothly. I think about 8 of us took the same flight to Langkawi. All in all, there are more than 20 of us for this batch of LDP. The programme is part of the efforts to develop high caliber and effective leaders within the organization. Banyak assessments yang perlu dibuat before attending the programme and many of the assessments require 360 degree participation, from boss, superior, peers, etc.
Sampai ke Langkawi resort dah pukul 5 ptg. 
After a welcoming drink, aku ke bilik to unpack. Dinner and ice-breaking sessions will start at 8 p.m. So sempat lah berehat kejap.
Malam ni nothing much. During the icebreaking session, we were required to draw in 4 quadrants, each quadrant depicting 'my life at the age of 10', 'my life 10 years ago', 'my life now' and 'my life 10 years from now', respectively. Once completed, we were required to hang the drawing on our chest and to walk around the classroom and try to interpret the drawing on everybody's chest. The owner of the drawing then supposed to explain the rationale for his/her drawing. Immediately, I learnt 1 lesson -- that I suck at drawing. He he. Overall, it was a fun exercise and got me to know my peers better.
Post ice-breaking session, a bunch of us went to check-out the karaoke room. Memang tak sangka yang aku akan banyak menghabiskan masa di sini setiap malam aku di Langkawi... :p
Aku ke Langkawi hari ni. Flight pukul 3:30 p.m. Seperti biasa, Tan datang ambil aku kat rumah untuk ke KLIA pukul 12:30 p.m. Hari hujan, so risau gak kalau turbulence ke apa on the way up. But everything went just smoothly. I think about 8 of us took the same flight to Langkawi. All in all, there are more than 20 of us for this batch of LDP. The programme is part of the efforts to develop high caliber and effective leaders within the organization. Banyak assessments yang perlu dibuat before attending the programme and many of the assessments require 360 degree participation, from boss, superior, peers, etc.
Sampai ke Langkawi resort dah pukul 5 ptg. 
After a welcoming drink, aku ke bilik to unpack. Dinner and ice-breaking sessions will start at 8 p.m. So sempat lah berehat kejap.
Malam ni nothing much. During the icebreaking session, we were required to draw in 4 quadrants, each quadrant depicting 'my life at the age of 10', 'my life 10 years ago', 'my life now' and 'my life 10 years from now', respectively. Once completed, we were required to hang the drawing on our chest and to walk around the classroom and try to interpret the drawing on everybody's chest. The owner of the drawing then supposed to explain the rationale for his/her drawing. Immediately, I learnt 1 lesson -- that I suck at drawing. He he. Overall, it was a fun exercise and got me to know my peers better.Post ice-breaking session, a bunch of us went to check-out the karaoke room. Memang tak sangka yang aku akan banyak menghabiskan masa di sini setiap malam aku di Langkawi... :p
Happy Birthday, Malaysia!
31 August 2007
Malaysia turns 50 on 31st August 2007 - celebrating its 50th anniversary of independence. On display is a myriad of colurful events, ranging from parades, exhibitions of the country's history to carnivals and other cultural activities. Namun, masih kedengaran cakap-cakap yang rata-rata antara kita masih belum merdeka. Tepuk dada...
Malaysia turns 50 on 31st August 2007 - celebrating its 50th anniversary of independence. On display is a myriad of colurful events, ranging from parades, exhibitions of the country's history to carnivals and other cultural activities. Namun, masih kedengaran cakap-cakap yang rata-rata antara kita masih belum merdeka. Tepuk dada...
Manusia Berpegang pada Janji
30 August 2007
Hari ni lunch kat ayam kampung lagi... aku dah janji nak belanja member aku yang sorang ni. Haritu aku ada sound dia (tu lah...aku ni laser sangat) pasal satu incident, so dia dah ada sikit merajuk. Now dah OK, I hope. semoga tidak merajuk lagi... 0 - 0 lah yea :p
Hari ni lunch kat ayam kampung lagi... aku dah janji nak belanja member aku yang sorang ni. Haritu aku ada sound dia (tu lah...aku ni laser sangat) pasal satu incident, so dia dah ada sikit merajuk. Now dah OK, I hope. semoga tidak merajuk lagi... 0 - 0 lah yea :p
Sizzling Dishes at Sri Ayutthaya
28 August 2007
Dah lama sepatutnya aku belanja bosses, superiors and peers sebab aku dah confirmed dengan jawatan aku sekarang. Finally, hari ni a bunch of us were available for lunch. Aku suruh one of my bosses decide kat mana nak lunch. Aku ni mana-mana pun tak kisah. Aku jadi financier jerr... So my boss decided that we shall go to Sri Ayutthaya.
Named after the ancient city of Ayuthaya, this Thai restaurant has an extensive menu with a wide and varied selections of salads, soups-mainly tom yams, mains with emphasis on seafood, a wide range of vegetable dishes, rice and noodle dishes and desserts.
Tom yams are a speciality here, especially the seafood version with generous portions of prawns, squid, mussels and sliced fish cooked in the hot and sour concoction.
I recommend this place for people looking to enjoy authentic Thai dishes. Quite cheap larr... for about RM500, seven of dapat menikmati masakan Thai yang enak-enak.
Lepas lunch, ladies semua diberikan sejambak bunga...tak tau apasal! Sekian.
Juga Jutaan Terima Kasih kepada NA dan NM sebab belikan abang long souvenir dari Medan. Sukaa.... kain tu bang long nak tinggal kat office untuk diguna sepanjang bulan Ramadhan ni.
Dah lama sepatutnya aku belanja bosses, superiors and peers sebab aku dah confirmed dengan jawatan aku sekarang. Finally, hari ni a bunch of us were available for lunch. Aku suruh one of my bosses decide kat mana nak lunch. Aku ni mana-mana pun tak kisah. Aku jadi financier jerr... So my boss decided that we shall go to Sri Ayutthaya.
Named after the ancient city of Ayuthaya, this Thai restaurant has an extensive menu with a wide and varied selections of salads, soups-mainly tom yams, mains with emphasis on seafood, a wide range of vegetable dishes, rice and noodle dishes and desserts.
Tom yams are a speciality here, especially the seafood version with generous portions of prawns, squid, mussels and sliced fish cooked in the hot and sour concoction.I recommend this place for people looking to enjoy authentic Thai dishes. Quite cheap larr... for about RM500, seven of dapat menikmati masakan Thai yang enak-enak.
Lepas lunch, ladies semua diberikan sejambak bunga...tak tau apasal! Sekian.
Juga Jutaan Terima Kasih kepada NA dan NM sebab belikan abang long souvenir dari Medan. Sukaa.... kain tu bang long nak tinggal kat office untuk diguna sepanjang bulan Ramadhan ni.Arena of Stars
24 August 2007
Hari ni, aku, RR, and RS merancang nak gi KLCC cari baju (kalau ada yang sesuai) untuk annual dinner pada keesokan harinya. Aku ni bukannya rajin sangat nak pegi dinner ni, tapi dah terpaksa. Tapi, alang2 dah kene pegi, mesti lah ikut theme. Tema for this year is 'Arena of Stars'. So, I suppose, anything that looks elegant would be good enuf. Dalam pukul 6:15 pm we all keluar from office, ambik LRT Putra ke KLCC. Nak ambik taxi sure jam gilerr... LRT Putra pun sesak ya amat.
Sampai KLCC, terus terpa a few shops...cari punya cari tak jumpa gak yang aku berkenan. Kalau ada yang berkenan, either too expensive or tak muat... he he pening.... pening. Lepas Maghrib (kat surau yang juga sesak ya amat), kami ke House of Sundanese. Everytime ke sini, Ikan NIla Goreng merupakan menu wajib. Belum sempat nak order, baru aku perasan yg NSY and family baru lepas makan kat the same restaurant and baru nak balik. We all ordered banyak gila makanan...6 dishes for 3 people. Memang lah kuat makan.
After dinner, bergegas lagi cari baju...banyak kedai yang dah tutup. Nampaknya, pencarian yang hampa malam ni... Aku ingat besok je lah aku gi cari. Kalau tak jumpa gak, pakai baju lama je... baju sebenarnya dah berlambak-lambak. Dah penuh 3 almari... hmm...tunggu besok je lah.
25 August 2007
Pepagi dah bangun. 9:30 pagi ada badminton. Ingatnya lepas badminton nak gi shopping baju. Badminton habis dalam pukul 12 tgh hari. Lepas mandi dan tukar baju, aku ke Sogo. Sebab dah malas sangat nak pikir, aku beli satu suit hitam kat sogo for RM880. Quite a bargain...selalunya dalam RM1200. Lagipun suit hitam ni aku boleh pakai keje nanti... Jimat sket.
Dah beli suit hitam... kena lah beli kasut hitam. Kasut hitam yang ada tu macam dah tak best. Pastu aku nak cari baju yg striking sikit untuk dipakai di dalam. Takkan nak pakai baju keje plak! So dengan gigihnya aku menghala ke Lot 10. Kat sana berjumpa lah apa yang dihajati. Lepas selesai shopping, bergegas aku balik rumah.
Tan janji nak datang ambil aku kat rumah pukul 6 pm. Ingatnye, kalau aku pegi awal takdelah kelam kabut sangat nanti... convention centre kat Sunway Pyramid tempat dinner ni diadakan pun aku dah ingat-ingat lupa. So eloklah pegi awal...
Sampai sana dalam pukul 6:40 p.m. Aku ronda-ronda kat mall dulu. Tetiba terjumpa matching tie and hanky. Sesuai dengan baju yg dipakai. Terus aku beli and pakai kat kedai tu jugak. Kelakar betul.
Dinner started slightly late. Sebab sebenarnya aku pegi dinner tahun ni ialah kerana aku merupakan salah seorang recipients for Excellent Individual Performance Award. Aku ni sebenonye tak berapa berkenan dengan individual award ni. Yelah, dalam organisasi macam organisasi aku ni, we normally work in team. So aku rasa tak sesuai lah kalau aku je yang diberi recognition, sebab ramai yang turut beri sumbangan in whatever projects I do. Sebab taknak bosses bising-bising kalau aku tak pergi, so terpaksalah aku buat special appearance. Dinner agak hambar. Persembahan Mila AF5 berterabur... sumbang ada, lupa lirik ada, tak tau masuk lagu pun ada... hancuss. Jaclyn pulak, walaupun nyanyian OK, tapi tak pandai nak sesuaikan diri dengan majlis. Majlis diakhiri dengan sambutan hari lahir big boss yang menyambut ulangtahun kelahirannya pada keesokan harinya, 26 August.
Hari ni, aku, RR, and RS merancang nak gi KLCC cari baju (kalau ada yang sesuai) untuk annual dinner pada keesokan harinya. Aku ni bukannya rajin sangat nak pegi dinner ni, tapi dah terpaksa. Tapi, alang2 dah kene pegi, mesti lah ikut theme. Tema for this year is 'Arena of Stars'. So, I suppose, anything that looks elegant would be good enuf. Dalam pukul 6:15 pm we all keluar from office, ambik LRT Putra ke KLCC. Nak ambik taxi sure jam gilerr... LRT Putra pun sesak ya amat.
Sampai KLCC, terus terpa a few shops...cari punya cari tak jumpa gak yang aku berkenan. Kalau ada yang berkenan, either too expensive or tak muat... he he pening.... pening. Lepas Maghrib (kat surau yang juga sesak ya amat), kami ke House of Sundanese. Everytime ke sini, Ikan NIla Goreng merupakan menu wajib. Belum sempat nak order, baru aku perasan yg NSY and family baru lepas makan kat the same restaurant and baru nak balik. We all ordered banyak gila makanan...6 dishes for 3 people. Memang lah kuat makan. After dinner, bergegas lagi cari baju...banyak kedai yang dah tutup. Nampaknya, pencarian yang hampa malam ni... Aku ingat besok je lah aku gi cari. Kalau tak jumpa gak, pakai baju lama je... baju sebenarnya dah berlambak-lambak. Dah penuh 3 almari... hmm...tunggu besok je lah.
25 August 2007
Pepagi dah bangun. 9:30 pagi ada badminton. Ingatnya lepas badminton nak gi shopping baju. Badminton habis dalam pukul 12 tgh hari. Lepas mandi dan tukar baju, aku ke Sogo. Sebab dah malas sangat nak pikir, aku beli satu suit hitam kat sogo for RM880. Quite a bargain...selalunya dalam RM1200. Lagipun suit hitam ni aku boleh pakai keje nanti... Jimat sket.
Dah beli suit hitam... kena lah beli kasut hitam. Kasut hitam yang ada tu macam dah tak best. Pastu aku nak cari baju yg striking sikit untuk dipakai di dalam. Takkan nak pakai baju keje plak! So dengan gigihnya aku menghala ke Lot 10. Kat sana berjumpa lah apa yang dihajati. Lepas selesai shopping, bergegas aku balik rumah.
Tan janji nak datang ambil aku kat rumah pukul 6 pm. Ingatnye, kalau aku pegi awal takdelah kelam kabut sangat nanti... convention centre kat Sunway Pyramid tempat dinner ni diadakan pun aku dah ingat-ingat lupa. So eloklah pegi awal...
Sampai sana dalam pukul 6:40 p.m. Aku ronda-ronda kat mall dulu. Tetiba terjumpa matching tie and hanky. Sesuai dengan baju yg dipakai. Terus aku beli and pakai kat kedai tu jugak. Kelakar betul.
Dinner started slightly late. Sebab sebenarnya aku pegi dinner tahun ni ialah kerana aku merupakan salah seorang recipients for Excellent Individual Performance Award. Aku ni sebenonye tak berapa berkenan dengan individual award ni. Yelah, dalam organisasi macam organisasi aku ni, we normally work in team. So aku rasa tak sesuai lah kalau aku je yang diberi recognition, sebab ramai yang turut beri sumbangan in whatever projects I do. Sebab taknak bosses bising-bising kalau aku tak pergi, so terpaksalah aku buat special appearance. Dinner agak hambar. Persembahan Mila AF5 berterabur... sumbang ada, lupa lirik ada, tak tau masuk lagu pun ada... hancuss. Jaclyn pulak, walaupun nyanyian OK, tapi tak pandai nak sesuaikan diri dengan majlis. Majlis diakhiri dengan sambutan hari lahir big boss yang menyambut ulangtahun kelahirannya pada keesokan harinya, 26 August.
I'm Back!
9 September 2007
It has been 3 weeks (rasanyalah...) since I last updated my blog. So banyak juga yang aku nak bercerita in the next few entries. Kisah-kisah Annual Dinner company aku, kisah persahabatan yang kembali pulih, kisah aku ke Langkawi dan macam-macam lagi. Memang aku begitu busy sekali dalam sedikit masa ini. Tapi, aku rasa seperti terpanggil untuk menjenguk blog aku yang dah bersawang ni... so, tungguuu.....more to come!
It has been 3 weeks (rasanyalah...) since I last updated my blog. So banyak juga yang aku nak bercerita in the next few entries. Kisah-kisah Annual Dinner company aku, kisah persahabatan yang kembali pulih, kisah aku ke Langkawi dan macam-macam lagi. Memang aku begitu busy sekali dalam sedikit masa ini. Tapi, aku rasa seperti terpanggil untuk menjenguk blog aku yang dah bersawang ni... so, tungguuu.....more to come!
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