Last few days, mylife started 2 birthday with 2 movie with my kids - the madgascar 2 and Bolt 3-D and ended with a reunion with Ahmad Amin (a longlost friend of 24yrs). Nothing much to enjoy, except plenty of time with fast depleting $$.... (just wondering when is UPM going to pay my PT?, Boleh joli sikit rather termenung kat rumah....arggh keep dreaming rashi)
Life has to continue :)
Dec 2, 2008
Nov 27, 2008
what is the meaning of life and to live?
I always wanted to write something about our life.
Life is always presumed after SPM, as Malaysian perspective. All the form 5 leavers wanted is as many 'A's' in their certificates then next will be offering from top universities or graduated at least from any university.
Then what, top positions, big car, big house... all is about money or in short: money talk...:)
Enough from me, lets read from what I collected here... (reproduce without permission from http://1426.blogspot.com/2008/11/rat-race-and-rat-trap.html
This below article written by Mishal Kanoo, one of the richest young men in Arab world and he makes sense.
From a young age we are taught that we should work. We work hard at school to get the best grades to go to university. We work harder at university to get a good job. And we work yet harder at the job to get that promotion. Finally, we work harder still to keep on getting promotions until we retire.
In the meantime, we fail to love our parents for taking care of us. We miss out on being children with time to laugh and play because we so want to be an adult.We learn to hone our competitive edge to the degree that we forget our humanity sometimes. And as we grow older, we forget what it means to genuinely love unconditionally and the meaning of forgiveness.
Instead, we learn that everything is an obstacle that we must overcome or we will never reach the next stage. Look at the way electronic games are set up. It is a learned behavior. The child learns to fight and push forward but is never taught to share and include.
As a famous person once said, "you are either with me or with the enemy." This doctrine is not far from the hearts of many people. Perhaps they might not agree with the statement when it comes to politics, but I assure you, look around, and you will see it in abundance in everyday life.
We then bemoan about not having enough time to do all the things we wish we could do. We are more than ready to sacrifice our humanity for money because that is what many of us were taught to focus on. Some of us will work ten, twelve and sometimes fourteen hours a day, not because we need to, but because we have trained ourselves that this is the right way to show that we are dedicated to our work.
Of course there are people who genuinely work because there is no alternative for them to survive. But most of us look at work as a competition that we have to win.
That is the fruition of the learned behavior that we took from our childhood in school. We are graded in school, not to see what subjects we excel at, and thus should focus on - we are graded to see which of us has the ability to learn the system the fastest and thus ensure a better chance of survival in the work environment.
We are even often told that some things naturally present in one person's personality can be taught to others, rather than to celebrate our diversity. The new buzz word in business circles and at universities is ‘entrepreneurship'.
Some people actually believe they can teach this as a skill. What can be taught is the thought process and how to hone the skills by someone who has it in him or her, and gets paid to teach it. What cannot be taught is how to be an entrepreneur. So we learn yet another idea that will encourage us to compete even more for money, and that will ultimately result in us failing to focus on, or care about, humanity.
It is said that money is the root of all evil. I would contend that it is not money but the spirit of greed that money invokes that is the root of evil. Because if we allow acquiring things to be our goal in life, we lose vision of what is truly more important - ourselves.
Life is always presumed after SPM, as Malaysian perspective. All the form 5 leavers wanted is as many 'A's' in their certificates then next will be offering from top universities or graduated at least from any university.
Then what, top positions, big car, big house... all is about money or in short: money talk...:)
Enough from me, lets read from what I collected here... (reproduce without permission from http://1426.blogspot.com/2008/11/rat-race-and-rat-trap.html
This below article written by Mishal Kanoo, one of the richest young men in Arab world and he makes sense.
The Rat Trap
From a young age we are taught that we should work. We work hard at school to get the best grades to go to university. We work harder at university to get a good job. And we work yet harder at the job to get that promotion. Finally, we work harder still to keep on getting promotions until we retire.
In the meantime, we fail to love our parents for taking care of us. We miss out on being children with time to laugh and play because we so want to be an adult.We learn to hone our competitive edge to the degree that we forget our humanity sometimes. And as we grow older, we forget what it means to genuinely love unconditionally and the meaning of forgiveness.
Instead, we learn that everything is an obstacle that we must overcome or we will never reach the next stage. Look at the way electronic games are set up. It is a learned behavior. The child learns to fight and push forward but is never taught to share and include.
As a famous person once said, "you are either with me or with the enemy." This doctrine is not far from the hearts of many people. Perhaps they might not agree with the statement when it comes to politics, but I assure you, look around, and you will see it in abundance in everyday life.
We then bemoan about not having enough time to do all the things we wish we could do. We are more than ready to sacrifice our humanity for money because that is what many of us were taught to focus on. Some of us will work ten, twelve and sometimes fourteen hours a day, not because we need to, but because we have trained ourselves that this is the right way to show that we are dedicated to our work.
Of course there are people who genuinely work because there is no alternative for them to survive. But most of us look at work as a competition that we have to win.
That is the fruition of the learned behavior that we took from our childhood in school. We are graded in school, not to see what subjects we excel at, and thus should focus on - we are graded to see which of us has the ability to learn the system the fastest and thus ensure a better chance of survival in the work environment.
We are even often told that some things naturally present in one person's personality can be taught to others, rather than to celebrate our diversity. The new buzz word in business circles and at universities is ‘entrepreneurship'.
Some people actually believe they can teach this as a skill. What can be taught is the thought process and how to hone the skills by someone who has it in him or her, and gets paid to teach it. What cannot be taught is how to be an entrepreneur. So we learn yet another idea that will encourage us to compete even more for money, and that will ultimately result in us failing to focus on, or care about, humanity.
It is said that money is the root of all evil. I would contend that it is not money but the spirit of greed that money invokes that is the root of evil. Because if we allow acquiring things to be our goal in life, we lose vision of what is truly more important - ourselves.
Nov 19, 2008
5Sc3 1989 SMKE VII Taiping
I have very short memories :), as when my former classmates offering the picture of us back in 1989...then only I realized that I had many friends. (Thanks Hassan for the picture)
Above is the classmates of 5Sc3 1989 of Sek. Men. King Edward VII, Taiping, Perak with Cikgu Zaini Mohd Zain as our class teacher, who also teaching Basic Chemistry. This 'sport' oriented school(rugby to be precise) recently celebrated its 125th birthday
I do remember some of them....but at same time I wonder where all have gone. Maybe it is high time to have a re-union
Above is the classmates of 5Sc3 1989 of Sek. Men. King Edward VII, Taiping, Perak with Cikgu Zaini Mohd Zain as our class teacher, who also teaching Basic Chemistry. This 'sport' oriented school(rugby to be precise) recently celebrated its 125th birthday
I do remember some of them....but at same time I wonder where all have gone. Maybe it is high time to have a re-union
Nov 13, 2008
failure is just another episode in life
I have failed to secure a project which costing up to RM30 Million, while the payment of consultancy fees about 5% of it.. luxury indeed if succeed in first place. But then, this is business, sometime you succeed, most of the time you failed...I would rather enjoy all the thing I have learned and reflects it in your life (muhasabah) , rather than blaming others.
Personally, this culinary project has taken some of my time and effort, which I should instead focusing on my PhD.
nevertheless it doesn't stop me from achieving what I have planned in my life!!!! maybe I will get later, slowly but surely
the best hikmah is when this failure has impacted to a person by showing off his other side of his attitude... here some of nice meaning which taken from SM Salim song
Personally, this culinary project has taken some of my time and effort, which I should instead focusing on my PhD.
nevertheless it doesn't stop me from achieving what I have planned in my life!!!! maybe I will get later, slowly but surely
the best hikmah is when this failure has impacted to a person by showing off his other side of his attitude... here some of nice meaning which taken from SM Salim song
Kusangka aur di pinggir tebing
Kiranya tebu di pinggir bibir
Kusangka jujur pancaran batin
Rupanya palsu penghias zahir
Kukira hati jiwa nurani
Kukira hati jiwa nurani
Suci seindah wajah terbayang
Ku kira puji seikhlas budi
Kulupa lidah tidak bertulang
Dimanis gula semut binasa
Dimanis gula semut binasa
Kail berduri bersalut umpan
Dimanis kata insan terlena
Kerana budi hamba terkorban
Inikah dia lakonan hidup
Inikah dia lakonan hidup
Dipentas dunia insan berpura
Tipu dan daya pencapai maksud
Budi dan harta merangkum noda
Failure is nothing as we should learned from mistakes and strategize ourselves how to become better person tomorrow, as we should better from yesterday.. (hey, I think I am quite good in Organizational Behavior now :)
Nov 5, 2008
Lost and Found (...of friendships)
Last raya (Oct08) I had a chance to renewed my frienships with some of my classmates (KE 5Sc3 1989) while some others simply .....nombor yang anda dail tiada dalam perkhidmatan.... which make me clueless, while a call to the office informed that he has resigned..
But today, I received an e-mail of long-lost friends, of Ahmad Amin Sulaiman, that way back in 1984 (24years ago). I am very happy person today :)
Nevertheless, while most of us are still in the 'growth curve' in our career, having a short meeting or reunion or some sort might be bit difficult.... therefore, bear it in mind, until we met again, please do not lose the contact :)
But today, I received an e-mail of long-lost friends, of Ahmad Amin Sulaiman, that way back in 1984 (24years ago). I am very happy person today :)
Nevertheless, while most of us are still in the 'growth curve' in our career, having a short meeting or reunion or some sort might be bit difficult.... therefore, bear it in mind, until we met again, please do not lose the contact :)
Oct 23, 2008
All the best FSM4001 July-Nov2008
I have known you back in 2006, there was 21 of you, 2 guys the rest were gals..hmm
Innocently you have learned from this cruel, no-nonsensible chef :)
and we met again in 2008, this time you guys/gals are equiped with enough information and skills....
10 classes gone, and I am supposed to updated this blog with your lovely food presentations, and there, your final exam
and that will be on 28th.. the date that we are supposed to have dinner together..great!!!!
I know you all are more than capable, to achieve whatever you wanted.. just make sure you are in the right track, betulkan nawaitu
I may have scolded you...but as teacher is part of learning, just to let you all know that life are more difficult than my classes and the assignment instructed
So, wishing you all the best and luck in life...as you going to graduate and finding your own space in this competitive world...venture out, and don't forget where you coming from
Good Luck guys and gals
Innocently you have learned from this cruel, no-nonsensible chef :)
and we met again in 2008, this time you guys/gals are equiped with enough information and skills....
10 classes gone, and I am supposed to updated this blog with your lovely food presentations, and there, your final exam
and that will be on 28th.. the date that we are supposed to have dinner together..great!!!!
I know you all are more than capable, to achieve whatever you wanted.. just make sure you are in the right track, betulkan nawaitu
I may have scolded you...but as teacher is part of learning, just to let you all know that life are more difficult than my classes and the assignment instructed
So, wishing you all the best and luck in life...as you going to graduate and finding your own space in this competitive world...venture out, and don't forget where you coming from
Good Luck guys and gals
the waiting moment
penantian suatu penyiksaan, indeed
I am now waiting for the results of my biggest project ever...presumably should be out anydays in this coming 14 days....argggh...
it has been 10 month+ since it was discussed, paper development and few presentations...
It supposed to be the biggest project I ever handle as Food Consultant.. RM30Million to be exact...while my other project before is between RM1 Million to RM2 Million
But this coming project is more significant as it involved 1% of total Malaysian population on yearly basis instead my other project which involved very few
Now, the issue is whether I can achieve one of my ambition..to be in that place by 35... well this November I am going to be 36..haha still young... :)
Really hope and praying hard to achieve that
I am now waiting for the results of my biggest project ever...presumably should be out anydays in this coming 14 days....argggh...
it has been 10 month+ since it was discussed, paper development and few presentations...
It supposed to be the biggest project I ever handle as Food Consultant.. RM30Million to be exact...while my other project before is between RM1 Million to RM2 Million
But this coming project is more significant as it involved 1% of total Malaysian population on yearly basis instead my other project which involved very few
Now, the issue is whether I can achieve one of my ambition..to be in that place by 35... well this November I am going to be 36..haha still young... :)
Really hope and praying hard to achieve that
Oct 10, 2008
All The best to FSM3003 Jul - Nov 08
Well, I hope you all have gained someting from me...academically, spiritually, as guides and motivations as you enroutes the life and its wonderful experience
I still remember the first day we met, most of you not sure what I am talking about, or some even couldn't believe this guy will teach cookery, while one student proudly annouces that he never cook before, even boiling water :)
12 weeks gone, and during the examination, all indicates that the objectives has been met
congrats!!!!
As promised, some of you have "accidently" cuts their finger, hopefully never in cutting your heart as life is about UP and DOWN, and the best is always in 'student life'
What you have learn, is small amount of knowledge when compares to HIS knowledge.
Practices make perfects, share and you gained more
Built the confidence and you will find, cookery is rather have very few concepts that easy to be mastered, then conquer the world, while never forgetting your other share in next world.
Good Luck in next 3 years... and hopefully we shall meet again
I still remember the first day we met, most of you not sure what I am talking about, or some even couldn't believe this guy will teach cookery, while one student proudly annouces that he never cook before, even boiling water :)
12 weeks gone, and during the examination, all indicates that the objectives has been met
congrats!!!!
As promised, some of you have "accidently" cuts their finger, hopefully never in cutting your heart as life is about UP and DOWN, and the best is always in 'student life'
What you have learn, is small amount of knowledge when compares to HIS knowledge.
Practices make perfects, share and you gained more
Built the confidence and you will find, cookery is rather have very few concepts that easy to be mastered, then conquer the world, while never forgetting your other share in next world.
Good Luck in next 3 years... and hopefully we shall meet again
How do you define a friend?
Do you have friend? that a person outside of your family circles, which happpen to be your roommates, officemates etc
There are several categories of friends or stages / types which you want to define as to understand them or vice-versa
I have a short story to be shared, it was a week plus holiday (raya of course) as I officially started working today (10/10); only to find my 'pay-slip' was opened and nicely put on top of my table.
to make worst, the pay-slip indicated the amount of bonuses paid to me, plus other payment made by my employer ( the amount is quite abnormal from previous month)
and to make more dramatic, a note saying "I accidently opened yours" wow, great
How could a person which learn all the alphabets and alif ba ta, could not read my name which was CLEARLY indicated plus the warning sign saying "TO BE OPENED BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY - PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL"
Psychologically before you open any letter, you would read the name first...? unless you planned to opened it, just to fulfilled your curiousity :( bad indeed
FRIENDS and FRIENDSHIPS are built through TRUST and TRUSTWORTHINESS, obviously the AMANAH factor is not with you, ZAID!!!!
There are several categories of friends or stages / types which you want to define as to understand them or vice-versa
I have a short story to be shared, it was a week plus holiday (raya of course) as I officially started working today (10/10); only to find my 'pay-slip' was opened and nicely put on top of my table.
to make worst, the pay-slip indicated the amount of bonuses paid to me, plus other payment made by my employer ( the amount is quite abnormal from previous month)
and to make more dramatic, a note saying "I accidently opened yours" wow, great
How could a person which learn all the alphabets and alif ba ta, could not read my name which was CLEARLY indicated plus the warning sign saying "TO BE OPENED BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY - PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL"
Psychologically before you open any letter, you would read the name first...? unless you planned to opened it, just to fulfilled your curiousity :( bad indeed
FRIENDS and FRIENDSHIPS are built through TRUST and TRUSTWORTHINESS, obviously the AMANAH factor is not with you, ZAID!!!!
Sep 30, 2008
The Feast for The Eyes - Presentation of 4001 - one
Here some of the pictures taken from 4001 class, more will be coming insya'allah, as I found the uploading of pictures is damn slow
this is a creative way in presenting the caramel
this is a creative way in presenting the caramel
Sep 26, 2008
Exam Week FSM 3003
Here are the questions
1.To prepare a production below, using the chicken thigh as supplied
De-boning
Seasoning and Dredging
Pan-fried the chicken
2. To prepare a side-salad utilizing the vegetables as provided
3.To prepare a Rice products or Pasta Products or Potato Products of your own choice as side starch
4.To prepare a 250ml of mushroom sauce from the demi-glass provided
Prepare 100gm brown roux
5.To combine and presented all the product from questions No. 1 to question No. 4, in a plate with your own creativity
1.To prepare a production below, using the chicken thigh as supplied
De-boning
Seasoning and Dredging
Pan-fried the chicken
2. To prepare a side-salad utilizing the vegetables as provided
3.To prepare a Rice products or Pasta Products or Potato Products of your own choice as side starch
4.To prepare a 250ml of mushroom sauce from the demi-glass provided
Prepare 100gm brown roux
5.To combine and presented all the product from questions No. 1 to question No. 4, in a plate with your own creativity
Sep 16, 2008
Hariri's Buka Puasa - the Location Map
Dear Hariri's
It will be on 23rd September, Tuesday..it should start around 7pm
Sorry for the date change, but the response is so overwhelming
Here the Place: Food 6 - Food Preparation Complex ( Next to UPM's Convention Centre, Opposite UPM Stadium. coded as GREEN COLOR here, just next to it
It will be on 23rd September, Tuesday..it should start around 7pm
Sorry for the date change, but the response is so overwhelming
Here the Place: Food 6 - Food Preparation Complex ( Next to UPM's Convention Centre, Opposite UPM Stadium. coded as GREEN COLOR here, just next to it
If you are coming from Seremban-KL highway, exit to UPM toll, take left - the UPM main road, on the first junction, take left to the end another left towards stadium (coded as green color here), then another left is the Convention Centre, we are at behind.
If you are from LDP, exit to Serdang, immediately take left to UPM using Silicone Bypass, after the Guard's House, turn right (Convention Centre)
Sep 14, 2008
Halal Chicken..a never ending story
The doubt of Halal of Chicken sold in Hypermarket
I have a chance to discuss the issue, with industry player. It was informed that the majority chicken sold in hypermarkets has been mixed with both halal and non-halal utilizing the same packaging with 'halal' logo
I thought we are self-sufficient in chicken supply, obviously we are not.
So be extra careful, as the chicken sold there is in away much cheaper, but end of the day, you might ended eating "bangkai"
Get your chicken from your known supplier, stick to them or else get the 'organic chicken'
I have a chance to discuss the issue, with industry player. It was informed that the majority chicken sold in hypermarkets has been mixed with both halal and non-halal utilizing the same packaging with 'halal' logo
I thought we are self-sufficient in chicken supply, obviously we are not.
So be extra careful, as the chicken sold there is in away much cheaper, but end of the day, you might ended eating "bangkai"
Get your chicken from your known supplier, stick to them or else get the 'organic chicken'
Updates & Updates
Yup, I Know I haven't updating my blogs...well, the truth is I have move in to my new house, which also means I am losing all "free" facilities including water, electricity, security (gated community?) and internet connections :) whixh resulted in neglecting my own blog..hmm
Nevertheless, I am thankful to God, as there always a better choice if you stay in your own house...
Back to updating..here is my new toys..a broadband modem, definately I will updates my blogs
starting with my UPM's undergrads food presentation....
see ya
Aug 4, 2008
Food Crisis Part 2
Any good news lately? For me, I am still struggling with my own schdedule as I embarks on additional income, for Raya..opps.. of course puasa / fasting first, then raya then new year expenses such as new school uniform and bags and books etc etc... all need money :(
so back to my first questions...any good news? nope, not on anticipating the price of petrol going down soon from flip-flop PM or his minister or even Anwar's attempt to Permatang Pauh..hmm
The issue is whether we as Rakyat Marhaen getting anything? or indeed we are the one who are losing out...argh, I wish I can finish my PhD ASAP, and migrating elsewhere, maybe Paris or Canada...hmmm
This morning I had a chance to discuss with my best friend, whom involved in wholesale of fish and seafood. From the discussion, I can anticipate that the food crisis started with rice then fuel that pressure other food prices is yet to over.
Soon, the fish and seafood.
As per market perspective, these commodity is not solely from our seas, but as much as 50% are imported from Thailand and other ASEAN countries
Most of wholesaler are having difficulty to get the supply now, so just wait one or two month before we (the rakyat) are forced to eat beef, chicken...but not fish. Though the fish will still avaialable, but at higher price including the fresh water fish i.e. ikan keli (catfish)
the issue here is are we are ready to brace the second tsunami's of food crisis
I am seriously thinking to pack my bag to migrate :)
so back to my first questions...any good news? nope, not on anticipating the price of petrol going down soon from flip-flop PM or his minister or even Anwar's attempt to Permatang Pauh..hmm
The issue is whether we as Rakyat Marhaen getting anything? or indeed we are the one who are losing out...argh, I wish I can finish my PhD ASAP, and migrating elsewhere, maybe Paris or Canada...hmmm
This morning I had a chance to discuss with my best friend, whom involved in wholesale of fish and seafood. From the discussion, I can anticipate that the food crisis started with rice then fuel that pressure other food prices is yet to over.
Soon, the fish and seafood.
As per market perspective, these commodity is not solely from our seas, but as much as 50% are imported from Thailand and other ASEAN countries
Most of wholesaler are having difficulty to get the supply now, so just wait one or two month before we (the rakyat) are forced to eat beef, chicken...but not fish. Though the fish will still avaialable, but at higher price including the fresh water fish i.e. ikan keli (catfish)
the issue here is are we are ready to brace the second tsunami's of food crisis
I am seriously thinking to pack my bag to migrate :)
Jul 31, 2008
Menu of The Day
It has been quite day for my blogs, as I need to re-schedule my life as many things appeared. Here is the latest food for your eyes-consumptions... enjoy (will be updated)
Jul 10, 2008
Updating and Re-Branding
I have failed to update my blog lately... with many excuses could be use. but the issue is I may wanted to do some modifications and refurbished my own blog as I feel it should really represent me and my life, my career rather than focusing in one particular area. that will give me vast topics to discuss and therefore more issues and subsequently more updates
that is my thinking now... marketing jargon - "re-branding"
that is my thinking now... marketing jargon - "re-branding"
Jun 17, 2008
A Father and Son Conversations
Me: How much it cost now?
Salesperson: RM799
Me: Thanks
Son: Why you asking the price?
Me: Just to know, perhaps if you could achieve as the best in class, maybe I could buy you one.
Two weeks later
Son: well, the results has been announced, and I am the best in the class
Me: congrats! I always knew you always good in your education
Son: do you remember that you promise me a present?
Me: a present?
Son: yup, provided I could be #1 in class and you will buy the things
Me: what is that?
Son: a PSP
Me: ......
There goes my dream car....
I need a 7-seater, as my kids grow faster... space is a requirement
As I am looking around and at same time trying to save here and there for the down payment, suddenly whoosh.....our stupid PakLah increase the petrol price by 41%
and there goes my dream....May 22, 2008
From Parliament to Selangor State Legislature
Picture taken from harakahdaily.nethaha..no kidding, I am near to corridors of power lately :)
2008 should be as a reminder and be rememebered in my life as I had a chance of lifetime? A parliament visit in earlier entry in my blogs, then a visit to Selangor State Legislature... hey, dont worry.. I am not going to join the political party anytime soon, though I realized some of my blood are made from there, as my previous uncles and descendants.... I prefer being as now, an instructor and a chef ;)
So here I am visiting a friend, now an EXCO... along the way saw YB Ronnie Liu and YB Teresa Kok....hmm, wonder where is Tan Sri Khalid...
The result of these visitation was this questions..."so, rashi..when you going to be the "setiausaha sulit" of some EXCO's if not MP's"....and some even worse.. "any potential business or project"
well, as I mentioned before I am just normal human being and I enjoy myself as now, what I am doing there is to visit a friend, perhaps as a voter, nothing more :)
so, here are some my personal collections...
2008 should be as a reminder and be rememebered in my life as I had a chance of lifetime? A parliament visit in earlier entry in my blogs, then a visit to Selangor State Legislature... hey, dont worry.. I am not going to join the political party anytime soon, though I realized some of my blood are made from there, as my previous uncles and descendants.... I prefer being as now, an instructor and a chef ;)
So here I am visiting a friend, now an EXCO... along the way saw YB Ronnie Liu and YB Teresa Kok....hmm, wonder where is Tan Sri Khalid...
The result of these visitation was this questions..."so, rashi..when you going to be the "setiausaha sulit" of some EXCO's if not MP's"....and some even worse.. "any potential business or project"
well, as I mentioned before I am just normal human being and I enjoy myself as now, what I am doing there is to visit a friend, perhaps as a voter, nothing more :)
so, here are some my personal collections...
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