Me and My Certs..

This morning I updated my resume file so to speak, got some certs from last year training session that I lazily forgot to file in. It brings up fond memory of my wishes that when I joined the government sector I have loads and loads of certificates to plump up my resume file. Well, as I believe my fellow private sectors colleagues may attest, especially being in small firms or projects basis are concerned, training and maintainance or nurturing of workers is not really applicable. It is different in the bigger firms or even public sector as workers are maintained and nurture. Especially with the vision of K-workers, and the mandatory requirement of 56 hours per year training, aaahhh.. I believe my folder will plump up more with the passing years.. :)

First thing first, my most valuable cert of all. My degree of B.Commerce from University of Tasmania Australia dated May 1997, yikes .. nearly 12 years ago. Quite fond memories of that including the first sem in Australia that I went complecent and almost failed in one subject... however I bounced back from that hehehehe.. another one was when we have to bought our Taxation and Law.. think that was the last semester, we had a box load of them and when passed a pack of Engineering students on our way back home, we heard whispering and stares of disbelieve from them looking of those boxes... hmm.. and also the first time when we had open book exam.. which actually the part that you wouldn't have time to open up any book during the exam... hahaha.. student years...

I am now doing my MBA.. maybe I am a bit matured now.. and the classes are of part time basis.. so I do not feel all that stressed though some of the subject such as Economic Analysia was torture!!!!!

Hmm.. come to think back, I will have a newer more valuable MBA cert when I graduated next year! Yeay! .. thruthfully, I am also thinking of persuing my phD after that, will start shopping out for affordable and "easy" Unis next...

Some of the training certs I got..

Some more...

More to come...

Hahaha.. thruth to be told, I got some more but think to put them all in would be a bit too much.. but I think to scan all off them after this, with the digital age and all.. think that would be a wise move esp. to prevent damage.. and of course for easy referencing...

Melaka - Makam Dol Said, Malay Warrior (Al Fatihah)

As we headed out of the A Famosa going to the toll road for our day trip to Malacca, we noticed a sign saying Makam Dol Said, 18 km or so away.. why not eh? Cz we do not have strict schedule anyway, we decided to drive down to the makam or grave...

An extract from Wikepedia on Dol Said for the history buffs:



Dol Said or in full Dato' Abdul Said was a 19th century Malay leader of an area called Naning, which was then part of Malacca on the Malay Peninsula. He opposed taxation by the British's taxation policy in the area and refused to pay it. This was a direct cause of a conflict known as the Naning War.

Dol Said's defiance led the British to send 150 soldiers in July 15th 1831 to capture Naning led by Captain Wyllie. Naning however successfully defended itself-guerrilla style- with aid from other Malay allies, which includes Seri Menanti, Sungai Ujong, Johol and Muar. The British realised that Naning can't easily be attacked, so British requested reinforcement from Yamtuan Muda Raja Ali in Rembau. Raja Ali agreed to send 600 troops to assist British on the attack of Naning. Later in March 1832, British sent a larger force, consisted of 1200 troops, to defeat Dol Said's force. Colonel Herbert led in this assault against Naning. In the second attack, Naning failed to receive military aids from his neighbors. Such failure along with the presence of a huge British expedition forced Dol Said to retreat to Sri Menanti before surrendering himself, effectively ending the war. British then combined Malacca and Naning. Dol said was given a home in Malacca. Till today, Dol Said is still known as a hero in Malaysia. [1]

Dol Said and the people of Naning was betrayed by the Malays of Rembau. The Rembau Malays and their descendants now enjoying the spoils of war and from the blood shed by the people of Naning. The story about the Naning Wars has not been glorified although the Malays had won the First Naning War and the British was the de-facto World Power then.

Some of the old graves there. Looking at the length and width of the graves, it seems that the older generation are all bigger sized than us.

Memorium plaque detailing the history of Dol Said and Nanning.

The tomb.

ENtrance to go up to the tomb.

An even older plaque. The content of both are nearly similar.

Malacca - A Famosa Resort

Actually this trip is a while back, around 29 - 31 JAnuary right after the states directors meeting with Mr J, our big boss. I think the timing is strategic but more convinient to the directors posted to Sabah and Sarawak wanting to go back to our home in Peninsular Malaysia, but for me it is a bit of a burden, cz I am already at my kampung (hometown) and would just prefer to stay home... having a lovely loooong weekend.

Anyway, still I had to go, so cz of the loooong holiday, thought I bought my mum, my lil bro and Kimi to camp out at my sis, and she was thoughtful enough to treat us to A'Famosa, she treat us with the apartment but alas.. the money to go to the waterpark was on me.. wowwweee.. expansive, bought the ticket for the waterpark and the cowboy town... RM60+++ each!! Oh welll...

Anybody interested to go there can get more onfo on http://www.afamosa.com/main.php

As usual, pics told a thousand words...

First thing first, have to go to the Curve the Ikea potion. Kimi had a nice time riding the mechanical animal... hahaha asked my lil bro Hazman aka Jemang to chase him around.

Lunch at Kopitiam, quite nice but having been living in Kuala Terengganu, near RM50 for a meal for 3 people of nasi lemak, meehon, coffee and toast seems a bit steep :)..

On our way in. We arrived quite early so got good parking spot!

Kimi and the floats. Bought it outside at around RM8. Same float sold at the premise at 3 times the price outside!!

We found a shady spot at the kiddies side of the waterpark and spend majority of the time lounging there.

The overall park layout.

Mum, Kimi and Jemang. Hmmm to think Jemang was as small as Kimi just a few years ago.. time flies!

The apartment courtesy of my sis. Got some units that are empty. Think that might be because of time shares. Lots of birds as well making nest in the empty apartment. On the last day, me and Jemang (I was afraid to go on my own) went to the top of the building.. there are some renovation going on but I can imagine that the apartments on top were unoccupied for quite some time, spooky.

View from our balcony. The pool is quite nice, suitable for dip ins if you are still not satisfied from the waterpark.

Mum, Kimi & Sis. Kimi got quite a hankering to "tido umah tinggi" aka sleep in hi rise hotel.. hmmm...

The sparklers after the show ended.
Waiting for the show to start, Kimi with his Iguana... which he already envision to become raksaksa (monster) to his ultraman :)


The Indian and Cowboys..


Some of the animals. These are the tigers.. some goats and even chicken. I like the orang utan...

The performer end parade with the train.

Ramblings...

Hmm.. haven't been posting for quite a while, nearly a month plus and soo much things had happened.. been busy, been to KL, been to Waterpark holidaying, so much things happen and so little time to record everything..

Just had an audit visit for the past two days and then had a fun time going round with them shopping for batik and scarfes... Hmm I am not in a good mood for a blog entry so I should bid adieu before I boringly rambled on..

Post a pic of one of the activity I've attended, got another one this Saturday.. ho hum hundrummmm..

Terengganu - Pantai Kelulut

Hmm.. as usual, trip of HQ people wont be complete without visit to Kelulut Beach for seafood!!! Yummy!

The bosses. All satisfied faces ;D

The guys

A satisfied co-worker ;P

The food.

The girls.

The hungry guys and the food.


The balances. Not much left ;P

MATRADE Eastern Region Launch, 15 Jan 09

Hahaha.. have to put the piece de resistence.. that make us soo busy we still hasn't recover.. but good experiance non the less. Thanks to our colleagues, staffs, izan & nadiah our practical students as well as Terengganu companies - all very sporting!

Terengganu - Ri Yaz Heritage & Resort Pulau Duyung

Due to the election time, we had problems searching for accomodation for the HQ staffs to assists in the launching events.. so had to bear with Ri Yaz - bit too expansive for the govt servant so the 41s / 27s / Drivers have to share as the room rate event for govt staff starts at RM345.00

Anyway, just want to share a bit what the bosses get at RM460.00.. Wowee.. I am jealous! Those who want to learn more on Ri Yaz - http://www.ri-yazheritage.com/ - or contact Sophie at 09 - 627 7888 (T) & 09 - 622 9903 (Fax). Enjoy!
Serenity.. serendipity...

View from the living room

Great for lazy afternoon char - night might have mosquitos though..

Living room with mics ready for rocking karaoke session :P

Entrance

Jacuzzi - feel like going in!

Dining Room

Kichen with full facilities, fridge, cooker, microwave, oven..

Some might say.. what?! No bedroom - alas these are the bosses .. seems insensitive to put the bedroom in deshabille :P

EMBA - Economic Analysis ECO 740

Haven't been posting much.. too much work.. so little time and I had sooo many pics to upload! Been busy with my office launching, then have to go to KL for meetings (3 in a day? haven't got time to meet and catch up with friends! oh well..

Anyway, just want to update on my EMBA course, here is Economic Analysis - torture! HAd the first class last weekend and my brain hasn't recovered since, Thrith be told that I hadn't done any Additional Maths calculation since I was 18 and that is more than 15 years ago.. hahaha...

Our unfazed lecturer - Puan Kemala who forged on despite the blank looks in our faces :P

My fellow classmates.. some who were repeating the subject. Was surprised when entering there were 4 new faces apart from us 10. Hmm.. suject for real concern!

My notes.. looks like intelligent scrawl but alas.. just the opposite!