I know that mamak stalls and restaurants are pretty inconsistent with their pricing but this one in Nilai really takes the cake out of any mamaks ever.
I was in Nilai last weekend to see my beloved cookiness. While waiting for her to finish class, I decided to lepak at a mamak nearby her college and online for abit.
After ordering a glass of teh tarik (I know bee, should indulge in it because of sugar content wtf,heheh), I plugged in my laptop adaptor to a nearby socket.
I was happily onlining and was ready to go pick up my baby when she was done with classes. So I asked for the bill, and the waiter asked me, "Sudah berapa lama guna elektrik? I answered for about an hour and you know what?The guy charged me a freakin RM1.50 for the electricity alone.
I left the mamak thinking what the hell just happened. I felt conned and thought whether the recession was that bad.
I've been using mamak's electricity from all over Johor and even Kuala Lumpur and I have never been charged before. Hell even Starbucks, Coffebean, or other cafes' dont charge for theirs.
That was the first and last visit to that mamak wtf hahaha. I learned my lesson and not ever, ever going there again.
However, the minor setback was worth it because I get to spend the whole weekend with hunny bee.
I bet you guys are wondering how come its been more than two eeks since my last post, well stay tuned for the next post to find out.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
BIG FOOT SIGHTINGS IN JOHOR AGAIN?
Don't be alarmed by the headline, its not like that at all hahaha.
I was sitting in the office on Monday bored out of my wits when i received a call via the office line from a Singaporean Finance Adviser.
I thought to myself, shit did I invest in anything in the island republic?hmm, then I realised that can't be.
It turned out this guy wanted to talk to me regarding the big foot sightings story, which I did over three years ago. He said he was fascinated by the Big foot phenomenon and wanted to know of any latest developments.
I was sad to inform him there was none and the trail had turned cold as early as 2007. However, since he called because of my story and I was a little bit flattered, I then told him of my adventures hunting for the elusive big foot.
I told him that most of the sightings in Kota Tinggi, Mersing and Kluang in 2006 was based on personal accounts of the orang asli. Quite honestly, I told him I had doubts over the credibility of these people as what they saw might borders on the 'supernatural' (woo, scary shit wtf).
I also explained to him that no concrete proof had been brought forward from any seekers, orang asli or even the nature society. This one guy, who led the so-called Johor Nature Society even published the 'eyes' of the creature but was later proven as a hoaxed. (I know right, the nerve to be famous wtf).
I told this curious man that if the sightings were real, shouldnt we have any real proof by now. He even asked me about some other story from other newspapers that claimed a man saw a family of these creatures. Then I told him based on logic, that if there are that many, surely alot of prints, or even skulls could be obtained.
Alas, he told me that the reason he called was because I was one of the first to report the sightings and actually talked to the orang asli. He also mentioned he was planning to go big foot hunting in Mersing, just for the fun and adventure aspect of it.
I told him that he could do that but don't expect much. I even told him of my and my photographer delusion of grandeur' to win an award and earn millions should we get the first picture of this creature (hahahaha, so much for that dream).
I thanked the guy for his call and although dissapointed, he was glad to have an insight on the big foot phenomenon.
In my opinion, the big huha in Johor in 2006 about his big (no punt intended) creature was just a marketing ploy by the state goverment to boost tourism wtf. However, whether the creature really exists or not, remains a mystery that I'm sure most of us would like to wonder about.
Below is the story guys
Villagers’ close encounter with Bigfoot
STORY AND PIC BY FARIK ZOLKEPLI
01/01/06 - The Star
KLUANG: It looks human but has fur the shades of dark red and black covering its face and body, stands about 4m tall and lets out a loud roar.
That is how the orang asli villagers from Batu 25, Kampung Punjat Sungai Nadik, in Kahang, about 190km from Johor Baru, described a creature known as siamang or better known as Bigfoot.
One of the villagers supposedly even had a 15-minute standoff with the creature and has stopped going into the jungle alone.
Recalling his horrifying experience four months ago, Amir Md Ali said he was catching frogs in the Gunung Panti jungles to sell when he stumbled upon the creature.
“I was heading to my favourite spot when I suddenly saw this tall creature about 30m away.
“I was trembling with fear as the creature stared at me,” he said, adding that he did not move for about 15 minutes.
Amir, who initially thought the creature would leave, decided to run when the creature continued to stare at him.
“I did not look back and continued running until I reached my village,” he said, showing a clearing in the jungle where the standoff occurred to some 50 people who took part in an expedition to gather information on the Bigfoot sightings in the state.
The one-day expedition, led by Johor National Parks director Hashim Yusof, comprised park officials and press members.
Another villager, Herman Deraman, 21, or better known as Along, had a closer encounter with the creature in the woods.
“I was resting one night in a wooden hut on stilts after a long day of collecting bamboo strips.
“Suddenly, the hut started shaking violently,” he said, adding that soon after that, he heard a loud roar that sounded like that of a wild beast.
That incident kept him awake the whole night.
The next day, he encountered the creature again but this time at the place he usually gathered bamboo.
“I thought I saw a tree shaking but after a while, I realised there was a huge creature sitting down and rubbing itself against the tree.
“Luckily, the creature did not see me as its back was facing me,” he said.
Kampung Punjat Sungai Nadik is home to about 30 orang asli families who earn a living by gathering and selling produce collected from the jungle.
Hashim said the expedition was aimed at ascertaining the truth on the existence of the Bigfoot.
“We want to uncover the truth about this creature and also quash any rumour that can scare away visitors to the national park,” he said, adding that some 124,000 people visited the parks annually.
Hashim said they were also compiling a database on Bigfoot or orang mawas sightings at various spots.
I was sitting in the office on Monday bored out of my wits when i received a call via the office line from a Singaporean Finance Adviser.
I thought to myself, shit did I invest in anything in the island republic?hmm, then I realised that can't be.
It turned out this guy wanted to talk to me regarding the big foot sightings story, which I did over three years ago. He said he was fascinated by the Big foot phenomenon and wanted to know of any latest developments.
I was sad to inform him there was none and the trail had turned cold as early as 2007. However, since he called because of my story and I was a little bit flattered, I then told him of my adventures hunting for the elusive big foot.
I told him that most of the sightings in Kota Tinggi, Mersing and Kluang in 2006 was based on personal accounts of the orang asli. Quite honestly, I told him I had doubts over the credibility of these people as what they saw might borders on the 'supernatural' (woo, scary shit wtf).
I also explained to him that no concrete proof had been brought forward from any seekers, orang asli or even the nature society. This one guy, who led the so-called Johor Nature Society even published the 'eyes' of the creature but was later proven as a hoaxed. (I know right, the nerve to be famous wtf).
I told this curious man that if the sightings were real, shouldnt we have any real proof by now. He even asked me about some other story from other newspapers that claimed a man saw a family of these creatures. Then I told him based on logic, that if there are that many, surely alot of prints, or even skulls could be obtained.
Alas, he told me that the reason he called was because I was one of the first to report the sightings and actually talked to the orang asli. He also mentioned he was planning to go big foot hunting in Mersing, just for the fun and adventure aspect of it.
I told him that he could do that but don't expect much. I even told him of my and my photographer delusion of grandeur' to win an award and earn millions should we get the first picture of this creature (hahahaha, so much for that dream).
I thanked the guy for his call and although dissapointed, he was glad to have an insight on the big foot phenomenon.
In my opinion, the big huha in Johor in 2006 about his big (no punt intended) creature was just a marketing ploy by the state goverment to boost tourism wtf. However, whether the creature really exists or not, remains a mystery that I'm sure most of us would like to wonder about.
Below is the story guys
Villagers’ close encounter with Bigfoot
STORY AND PIC BY FARIK ZOLKEPLI
01/01/06 - The Star
KLUANG: It looks human but has fur the shades of dark red and black covering its face and body, stands about 4m tall and lets out a loud roar.
That is how the orang asli villagers from Batu 25, Kampung Punjat Sungai Nadik, in Kahang, about 190km from Johor Baru, described a creature known as siamang or better known as Bigfoot.
One of the villagers supposedly even had a 15-minute standoff with the creature and has stopped going into the jungle alone.
Recalling his horrifying experience four months ago, Amir Md Ali said he was catching frogs in the Gunung Panti jungles to sell when he stumbled upon the creature.
“I was heading to my favourite spot when I suddenly saw this tall creature about 30m away.
“I was trembling with fear as the creature stared at me,” he said, adding that he did not move for about 15 minutes.
Amir, who initially thought the creature would leave, decided to run when the creature continued to stare at him.
“I did not look back and continued running until I reached my village,” he said, showing a clearing in the jungle where the standoff occurred to some 50 people who took part in an expedition to gather information on the Bigfoot sightings in the state.
The one-day expedition, led by Johor National Parks director Hashim Yusof, comprised park officials and press members.
Another villager, Herman Deraman, 21, or better known as Along, had a closer encounter with the creature in the woods.
“I was resting one night in a wooden hut on stilts after a long day of collecting bamboo strips.
“Suddenly, the hut started shaking violently,” he said, adding that soon after that, he heard a loud roar that sounded like that of a wild beast.
That incident kept him awake the whole night.
The next day, he encountered the creature again but this time at the place he usually gathered bamboo.
“I thought I saw a tree shaking but after a while, I realised there was a huge creature sitting down and rubbing itself against the tree.
“Luckily, the creature did not see me as its back was facing me,” he said.
Kampung Punjat Sungai Nadik is home to about 30 orang asli families who earn a living by gathering and selling produce collected from the jungle.
Hashim said the expedition was aimed at ascertaining the truth on the existence of the Bigfoot.
“We want to uncover the truth about this creature and also quash any rumour that can scare away visitors to the national park,” he said, adding that some 124,000 people visited the parks annually.
Hashim said they were also compiling a database on Bigfoot or orang mawas sightings at various spots.
Monday, March 2, 2009
A DIE HARD MAN U FAN
I am a Manchester United aka the Red Devils aka MAN U fan since I was in primary school and to say that I am a die hard fan is an understatement wtf haha.
Favourite player of all time regardless of any clubs or countries is none other than the legend himself Mr Ryan Giggs. He is the personificcation of a true professional and I followed his career since I first watched the devils in action 12 or 13 years ago. At 35, Giggsy is still going strong as an old guard of the team.
This season we (woo, like I owned or I am part of the team wtf hahaha) already bagged the world club championship and now the latest is the League Cup against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday that ended in a 4-1 penalty shoot-out.
I am optimistic that the devils can grab up to five trophies this season with the Fa Cup, Champions League and the Primier League on the horizon but I will be happy if they won only two of those (guess laa which one,hehehe). What the hell, I want them to win all of it because we are the very best, muahahahah (sorry bee, I think Chelsea is a good team too).
I hope and pray that the devils will create history by winning the quintuple (five trophies) but if they don't, I will still be a true devil through and through.
Some people might questioned the sanity of watching men going after one ball in the middle of the field. Well that is because they don't understand the drama, joy and passion being a football fan.
To me, it is not whether you win a bet on a game (I really don't believe in betting on football, let alone other sports) because a true fan stays loyal no matter what happens.
I am proud to support the devils and I will continue to do for many years to come. One of my dreams is to watch a MAN U match at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. I hope that I will be able to do so.
All the best to the devils and always 'Glory Glory Man United'.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
BORN TO BE WILD-RALLYING THAT IS..
Rally racing never seems to interest me as I am all football (MANU BABY!!wtf) and sometimes badminton kinda guy but the chance to cover the Motor Image Racing Team (MIRT) and their star racers; three-time Asia Pacific Racing Championship (APRC) champion Cody Crocker and first ever female driver Emma Gilmour was a very different and rewarding experience indeed.
I went to the MIRT media preview not knowing what to expect but I was blown away by the sight of the new MY09 Subaru Impreza WRX STI car. Let me tell you, it is an impressive piece of contraption.
Seeing the racers and the car in action was damn impressive but being in the passenger seat while they are doing all the stunts was simply awesome and spectacular!!! They are going at top speed on some rough palm oil plantation soil with rarely doing any brakings.
There was this one time when Cody was turning a corner at top speed and I felt like I was really going to fly ala on a rolly coaster ride. Suprisingly, i made it through. Not because of luck but the folks at MIRT is strict on safety measures. Yours truly had to wear a helmet (made me look like a bloated pumpkin wtf,hahah), and to top it all of, a safety belt that literally strapped me in the seat.
Cody and me (far left..can barely see me) about to take a ride in the Subaru Impreza.
As a bonus, the racers themselves were humble and easy going. It made it easier for me to interview them. Cody for one, even had a good sense of humour. While he was driving the car at top speed, for the sake of making small talk I asked him-'So how long have you been doing this? (in nervous,almost scared voice, wtf) and he replied-'oh since six days ago (in thick aussie accent) after a pause he said-'Just kiddin mate, its been so many years and you have nothing to worry about'(with a slight giggle).
Now on the car. The MY09 Subaru Impreza WRX STI is simply built for a variety of rough terrains and simply put-SPEED. On the market it can cost almost RM250,000 and so the chance to ride it was too hard to miss.
After that wonderful experience, I had to write a feature story on Emma Gilmour. Fun over and now to work. I was cracking my head on how to do the story as I had never did a feature story before this.
I dwelled upon it for up to three days before i spent last Tuesday night and best part of Wednesday afternoon finishing it (for the record its the longest I ever took to finish a story). Nervously, I begin to imagine the criticism and harsh words that would be uttered by the Startwo editor.
However, when I called her the same Wednesday night, she told me that she really liked my intro (the starting of a story) and I began to feel a little bit relief.
The intro is like this- Listening to Sweet Child Of Mine by Guns N Roses just before races might calm her nerves, but rally driver Emma Gilmour is all adrenaline once she revved up the engine.
Not bad for someone who never did a rally story or a feature story eeh? (blowing my own trumpet wtf).
I guess all the hard work paid off because the article was finally published in The Star's StarMag today (Sunday, March 1).
Oh yeah, my photographer and I spotted a Subaru crew member who looked like our colleague Eng Hock, hahah wtf. I even took a picture with the guy just to show the actual Eng Hock,haha.
All in all, it was a rewarding experience and I don't mind doing such article again...but not so soon please,hehehe.
Check it out, below is the story.
my story
I went to the MIRT media preview not knowing what to expect but I was blown away by the sight of the new MY09 Subaru Impreza WRX STI car. Let me tell you, it is an impressive piece of contraption.
Seeing the racers and the car in action was damn impressive but being in the passenger seat while they are doing all the stunts was simply awesome and spectacular!!! They are going at top speed on some rough palm oil plantation soil with rarely doing any brakings.
There was this one time when Cody was turning a corner at top speed and I felt like I was really going to fly ala on a rolly coaster ride. Suprisingly, i made it through. Not because of luck but the folks at MIRT is strict on safety measures. Yours truly had to wear a helmet (made me look like a bloated pumpkin wtf,hahah), and to top it all of, a safety belt that literally strapped me in the seat.
Cody and me (far left..can barely see me) about to take a ride in the Subaru Impreza.
As a bonus, the racers themselves were humble and easy going. It made it easier for me to interview them. Cody for one, even had a good sense of humour. While he was driving the car at top speed, for the sake of making small talk I asked him-'So how long have you been doing this? (in nervous,almost scared voice, wtf) and he replied-'oh since six days ago (in thick aussie accent) after a pause he said-'Just kiddin mate, its been so many years and you have nothing to worry about'(with a slight giggle).
Now on the car. The MY09 Subaru Impreza WRX STI is simply built for a variety of rough terrains and simply put-SPEED. On the market it can cost almost RM250,000 and so the chance to ride it was too hard to miss.
After that wonderful experience, I had to write a feature story on Emma Gilmour. Fun over and now to work. I was cracking my head on how to do the story as I had never did a feature story before this.
I dwelled upon it for up to three days before i spent last Tuesday night and best part of Wednesday afternoon finishing it (for the record its the longest I ever took to finish a story). Nervously, I begin to imagine the criticism and harsh words that would be uttered by the Startwo editor.
However, when I called her the same Wednesday night, she told me that she really liked my intro (the starting of a story) and I began to feel a little bit relief.
The intro is like this- Listening to Sweet Child Of Mine by Guns N Roses just before races might calm her nerves, but rally driver Emma Gilmour is all adrenaline once she revved up the engine.
Not bad for someone who never did a rally story or a feature story eeh? (blowing my own trumpet wtf).
I guess all the hard work paid off because the article was finally published in The Star's StarMag today (Sunday, March 1).
Oh yeah, my photographer and I spotted a Subaru crew member who looked like our colleague Eng Hock, hahah wtf. I even took a picture with the guy just to show the actual Eng Hock,haha.
All in all, it was a rewarding experience and I don't mind doing such article again...but not so soon please,hehehe.
Check it out, below is the story.
my story
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