Friday, September 21, 2007

= MalaySia's 40 RicHeSt =

According to the report by Doebele J., the nation's 40 richest business people are worth a collective $43 billion, up from $26 billion last year. Now let's us look at this year Malaysia's 40 Richest ranking. This year got eight of rich listers are newcomers, most put there by recent offerings or dramatic gains in public holdings.

#1 : Robert Kuok ( 84, Married, 8 Children), Net worth: $7.6 billion
Business nature: Onetime rice and sugar traders then expand from shipping to real estate to media.

#2: Ananda Krishnan (69, Divorced, 3 Children), Net worth: $7.4 billion
Business nature: Telecommunication - Maxis belongs to him and also invest in media - satellite.

#3: Lim Goh Tong (90, Married, 6 Children), Net worth: $4.3 billion
Business nature: I think everyone will know him, rite? His Genting Highlands and Casino is one of the famous attraction in Malaysia. Former public works contractor then built enormous gaming and resort empire. His First World Hotel has 6,200 rooms, earning it the Guinness World Record for world's largest hotel.

#4: Lee Shin Cheng (68, Married, 6 Children), Net worth: $3.9 billion
Business nature: Former plantation field supervisor, now heads IOI Group, one of world's leading operators of palm oil plantations, refineries. His plants produce specialty oils, metallic stearates, fats used in soaps, detergents, cosmetics, food additives. Leading real estate developer also building townships, shopping malls, resorts in Malaysia.

#5: Teh Hong Piow (77, Married, 4 Children), Net worth: $3.5 billion
Business nature: Former bank clerk used profits from real estate deal to open bank in 1966. Today Public Bank has 13,400 employees, 240 branches, including 56 in Hong Kong, 1 in Shenzhen.

#6: Quek Leng Chan (66, Married, 3 Children), Net worth: $3 billion
Business nature: Heads Hong Leong Group Malaysia, conglomerate involved in banking, semiconductor manufacturing, ceramic tile manufacturing, motorcycle distribution. Expected to start introducing casinos in selected Thistle Hotels, the U.K. luxury chain it owns.

#7: Syed Mokhtar Albukhary (55, Married, 5 Children), Net worth: $2 billion (Finally got one Malays tycoon in the top ten list~)
Business nature: Former rice trader now controls Malaysia Mining Corporation (MMC); has stakes in Malaysia's Johor Port; country's largest independent power producer Malakoff; natural gas distributor Gas Malaysia.

#8: Yeoh Tiong Lay (77, Widowed, 7 Children), Net worth: $1.8 billion
Business nature: Founded YTL Corp., one of Malaysia's largest conglomerates, with interests in construction, utilities, hotels, property development and technology. Recently proposed building $2.3 billion bullet train that would cover 200-mile journey between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in 90 minutes.

#9: Tiong Hiew King (71, Married, 3 Children), Net worth: $1.2 billion
( The proud of Sibu, Sarawak. If you are from Sibu, definitely heard of his companies, Rimbunan Hijau. But his ranking has dropped if compare to last year. So better keep up the work~)
Business nature: His timber flagship, Rimbunan Hijau, celebrated 30th anniversary in 2006 by inaugurating 2 palm oil mills and 2 resorts in his native Sarawak and listing his Sarawak palm oil interests in Malaysia. Merging his three Chinese-language publishing firms in Malaysia (Nanyang Press Holdings and Sin Chew Media Corp.) and Hong Kong (Ming Pao Enterprises).

#10: William Cheng (64, Married), Net worth: $650 million
Business nature: Runs the Lion group, which has interests in plantations, steel, property. Though nicknamed "Steel King," biggest source of wealth his stake in Chinese retailer Parkson Retail, which he chairs. Married to former Chinese pop singer. Also known as Cheng Heng Jem.

Okay, the above are the brief description of the top ten richest list in Malaysia. Since there are another 30 richest tycoon on the list, I am lazy to type the description for each one, so I will list down their name for your information. =P

#11: Azman Hashim
#12: Ong Beng Seng
#13: Yaw Teck Seng
#14: Vincent Tan
#15: Yaw Chee Ming
#16: Vinod Sekhar
#17: Jeffrey Cheah
#18: Chong Chook Yew
#19: Lim Kok Thay ( Son of Lim Goh Tong)
#20: Lim Wee Chai
#21: Kua Sian Kooi
#22: Tiah Thee Kian
#23: Mustapha Kamal Abu Bakar
#24: Anthony Fernandes ( Own AirAsia, budget airlines in Asia)
#25: Seri Eleena Raja Azlan Shah
#26: Lee Oi Hian
#27: Lee Hau Hian
#28: Mokhzani Mahathir ( Son of former Prime Minister, Mahathir)
#29: G Gnanalimgam
#30: Abdul Hamed Sepawi
#31: Kamarudin Meranun
#32: Lau Cho Kun
#33: Ong Leong Huat
#34: Lin Yun Ling
#35: Liew Kee Sin
#36: Lee Swee Eng
#37: Ahmayuddin Bin Ahmad
#38: Hamdan Mohamad
#39: Khoo Kay Peng
#40: Kasi K.L. Palaniappan

Whew, wat a long list~!!! make my hands sore from typing....Anyway, you can visit forbes.com for further details on other 30 list. Will your name appear on this list in the next 20, 30 years? I hope my name will appear on the list but okay, ask me to stop dreaming, rite?? Since is a dream, then let me continue my dreaming.....=P

(Source: Doebele J., 2007, 'Malaysia's 40 Richest', forbes.com)

Friday, September 14, 2007

LoNeLy? Die Young?

I came across a news article on yahoo news reporting that a lonely person are more likely to get sick and die young. Issit true???? Well, the articles even have some supporting facts. The biologists in U.S. have done a study on this topic and it is proven that lonely person have distinct patterns of genetic activity, almost all of it involving the immune system.

According to the article, many studies of large populations have shown that people who describe themselves as lonely or as having little social support are more likely to die prematurely and to have infections, high blood pressure, insomnia and cancer.

"There are two theories -- the social provision theory, which basically is about what other people do for you in a tangible, material sense. Like, if I am sick and I have got people around me, they will take me to the doctors, they will see I take my pills," Cole said.

"The other is that there is something about being isolated and lonely that changes your body."

This is likely because of the mentality of lonely person. They feel lonely. They are unhappy with the life. They find everything is meaningless. No one to talk to. No laughter. Of couse will fall sick and die young. Am I also one of them? Ooopppss, reli got to make myself participate in more socialize activity.

( Source: Fox M., 2007, 'Sick? Lonely? Genes Tell The Tale')

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

" It's a HeartAche"

ROD STEWART LYRICS

[Originally by Bonnie Tyler]


It's a heartache
Nothing but a heartache
Hits you when it's too late
Hits you when you're down

It's a fool's game
Nothing but a fools game
Standing in the cold rain
Feeling like a clown

It's a heartache
Nothing but a heartache
Love him till your arms break
Then he lets you down

It ain't right with love to share
When you find he doesn't care for you
It ain't wise to need someone
As much as I depended on you

It's a heartache
Nothing but a heartache
Hits you when it's too late
Hits you when you're down

It's a fool's game
Nothing but a fools game
Standing in the cold rain
Feeling like a clown

It ain't right with love to share
When you find he doesn't care for you
It ain't wise to need someone
As much as I depended on you

Oh, it's a heartache
Nothing but a heartache
Love him till your arms break
Then he lets you down

It's a fools game
Standing in the cold rain
Feeling like a clown
It's a heartache
Love him till your arms break
Then he lets you down
It's a fools game
Standing in the cold rain...


[Thanks to www.oldielyrics.com for these lyrics]


Monday, August 6, 2007

4 GruEsomE MurDers Case

All must have read or heard the news on 11 chopped body parts stored in the refrigerator in Mont Kiara Condo recently. This is horrible especially the new owner who just bought that unit. I cant imagine myself find a body parts in the refrigerator and somemore at a newly bought house. No one dare to stay at that condo anymore. The new owner must be suffering a big loss. He is not only cannot stay in his newly bought condo but also have to pay RM 400,000 for that condo. Even if he wants to rent out, i think no one wants to rent or stay there. Imagine a chopped body parts hidden in the refrigerator for a year ~!!!!
According to the source, in the last 35years, there have been another 3 horrific murders took place in Malaysia.

Body In Trunk Case - 1975

The white bungalow in Bangsar Park, Kuala Lumpur, looks a little deserted with overgrown bushes in its front garden. This was where Colombo Plan expert, Kingsley John Lewis, then 32 killed his Kenyan wife who is then 24. The wife was slashed, cut up and then stuffed into a trunk on April 3, 1975. A neighbour who has lived in the area for 28years said a few families moved into the house after Lewis left, but none stay long.

Politician in 18 pieces - 1993

Going to a bomoh couple to seek help to boost his political fortunes turned out to be fatal for Batu Talam assemblyman Datuk Mazlan Idris on July 8, 1993. He had reportedly gone missing after withdrawing RM300,000 from a bank earlier that month. His body in all 18 parts was found buried six feet deep in the storeroom of a nearby house. Nor Affendy Abdul Rahman and his wife, Maznah Ismail, better known as Mona Fandey, were found guilty of Mazlan’s murder, as was their helper, Juraimi Husin. They pleaded for clemency, but were turned down by the Pardons Board in April 2001. On Nov 1, 2001, the three were hanged.

Body Parts in Drain - 1993

Pastor-turned-music teacher Gan Wei Seng was jailed 12 years for killing entertainer Lily Chua during a lovers’ tiff on July 6.He stabbed Chua in the chest and chopped her into 11 pieces.He wrapped the body pieces in newspapers and plastic bags and dumped them into a drain in Jalan Langgak Tunku.The killing came to light after a grass cutter stumbled on some of Chua’s remains on July 8.The remaining pieces were found in a ravine about a kilometre away three days later.

7x7 means Haunted

According to former KL-City Ghost Tour Manager, Francis Nantha, places where gruesome murders have taken place are usually haunted because the victims are not at rest. This may sounds superstitious to those non-believer but most Malaysians take such hauntings seriously. Some may not believe but also wont stay at haunted house. Why take such a risk? or giving yourself a trouble?

"Sometimes, the haunting may not be by the victims, but by other lost spirits," said Nantha, who used to conduct tours to haunted places, including cemeteries and prisons.

Any place left vacant for 49 days may be taken over by spirits, he said. "The number 7 is a very mystical number and it is the largest single digit prime number." To the Chinese, the square of 7 is very powerful and is the gateway to the netherworld.

"Anything that is left unused or unattended for 49 days will appear in the spirit world. "The best way to cleanse a house of haunting spirits is to lift up the roof and let the sun shine through it for 49 days." Just to make sure, you can do it for 98 days. "The place will cease to be a shelter for them without a roof and then it will be safe for people to move back in," said Nantha.

Believe it or not.

(Source: News Strait Times Article )

WoMan's HanDbaG

Have you ever wondered that what women carry in those big tote bag to a dainty little bag which they lug everywhere? And why everytimes they out, must carry a bag with them?

This is because women feels more secure if they carry along the bag. If you empty the woman's handbag, you may find everything in it. Tissue papers, purse, handphone, small mirrors, make up set, mp3, novels, notepad, pen, keychains and etc. Most of them are the necessities of everyday living. Whether it is a purple tote, a canary yellow duffel or a brown LV bucket bag - its shape and size will determine what secrets a woman's bag holds.

I myself also like to carry a bag when i am out especially if i am alone. I prefer a big tote instead of the dainty little bag. I can stuffed a lot of things inside there, from tissue paper to my novel. This to make myself feel more secure if there is a bag with things inside there. These are the reasons why I must bring a bag with me when i am going out. I will hold it in front of me - just in case to protect myself from being sexually harrassed if in the crowd (learn from the past experiences~). When i am alone and waiting there, my bag is a place where I can pretending to be busy searching for things there - sometimes will take out my mp3 or novel ( as long as there is something to do) just in case to avoid unnecessary encounter (where a stranger guy will approach and try to befriend with a girl especially those are alone). Besides, to prevent leaving or forgetting my purse or handphone somewhere when I am so engaged into somethings, bag is the only solution as long as I remember to take.

Normally we won't let guys check our bag. It is embarrassing. It's like letting guys see something very personal. That's why woman's bag is a secret and guys also can know a girl's personality by looking at her handbags.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

~TestInG on PhOtoBuCkeTs~

I am testing on using the photobuckets with the instruction given by my fren..thanks to him...I wan to post the photos on my blogger in the future..so learning how to use photobuckets to post picture here....my first try picture is the food taken at Korean BBQ in sibu....doesnt it look delicious?

Ordering 2 set of beef....but dont worry, not only me finishing the whole things, still have my two bros help to finish up...Quite long didnt go to Korean BBQ for meal because one of my bros doesnt like to go there...YuM! Yum! Long time didnt taste the beef...




at KorEan BBQ

Friday, July 27, 2007

What GirLs wAnt tHe Guys tO kNow MoSt ? ~

This is an interesting article which i read it from yahoo china website. Anyway, it is in chinese but a very simple chinese. I think those who doesnt know how to read chinese also can understand gua...Coz at least I do understand....Since I dont know how to write chinese, I can only copy and paste it here ( I know is plagiarism but i do put the source below there, not consider plagiarism~~ =P )

It is about what girls want their boyfriend to know most. Guys must read this in order to understand the girls' thinking better...or else you will always have questions marks on your head and asking "What's going on with her? " " Do I say something or did something wrong?" .....May not make the guys fully understand the girls' thinking but at least will understand a bit... Enjoy the reading~ =P kinda long but I will highlight the most important one ( those are what I think~) =D

01) 我哭,无论是否是你的错,你都一定要哄我。
02) 我也不会每秒钟都记着你,彼此彼此。
03) 我见到帅哥都会观望,这也是天生的。
04) 我牢骚你,都是因为我关心你和紧张你。
05) 你不需要是有钱人,但最好有比较远大的目标和理想,在未来有成为一个有钱人的可能。
06) 跟我去逛街,能不能梳一下头和剃一下胡须?
07) 我知道我不是全世界最漂亮的,但我希望你觉得我是,要常常赞我漂亮、歌甜、身材好、可爱、温柔。
08) 当我剪了头发画了一点眼影穿了新鞋子,希望你会留意到。
09) 所以各种纪念日跟生日,你必需全部都记得。
10) 我所有的事情都好想跟你分享、例如我用什么化妆品什么护肤品,虽然你不一定明白但是希望你会装作你在听。
11) 你临睡前可不可以刷牙?
12) 你不需要好帅,但一定要干净。
13) 我***.时脾气最大,可以没道理发脾气,你最好一个月忍我几天将就我一下。
14) 我会假设你懂得遥控及修理任何电器,包括电脑相机电视机录影机以及hifi等等。
15) 有很多事我不是不懂得做,只是不想做就假装不会。
16) 每天去任何地方都要告诉我,你的位置以及跟谁一起,让我清楚你的行踪。
17) 同一个笑话跟话题,可不可以尽量不要说得超过廿次?
18) 我发脾甩你电话,其实是想你立刻打电话来哄我。
19) 我不介意你有少少肚腩,但尽量不要太肥,也不要比我瘦。
20) 太肌肉型的男人一点儿都不man,是好恐怖。
21) 我会非常介意你有一些不良嗜好的"兄弟老友",认为他们一定会把你给带坏。
22) 在我的朋友面前,我希望你可以表现得比平常更疼爱我和紧张我的样子。
23) 我煮饭让你吃的时候,你不可以觉得是奉旨吃饭,一定要说好吃。
24) 琴棋书画各类运动唱歌写文章当中,希望你最少会有一样精通(打游戏机不算),其他的最好每一样都知道一点点。
25) 你要欣赏我的工作。
26) 大男人不等于霸道。
27) 温柔不等于没主见。
28) 潇洒不等于没交代。
29) 我煮完饭请你自动地去洗碗,我扫完地你就要去拖地。
30) 我喜欢你努力工作,但都要尽量抽时间陪我。
31) 不要老是在我问你会去那里比较好的时候说"随便",这不等于是你在迁就我,只表示你没有心思跟我约会。
32) 如果我有朱茵的身型,我不介意穿得像个性感尤物。
33) 如果我跟你说要减肥,其实最想听到你跟我说:"你一点儿都不胖,不用减肥啦,我喜欢就行了。"
34) 你最好不要有任何女性朋友、红颜知己或契姐契妹之类的物体。
35) 我有男性朋友很正常。
36) 我希望你的女同事全部都是太太大婶丑女或肥婆。
37) 我很有兴趣想知道你跟你旧女友之间的事,愈详尽愈好。
38) 我有时候都会记着我的旧男朋友、以前暗恋过的男生、以及我喜欢的偶像明星。
39) 无论谈恋爱多久了,我都渴望你时常带给我惊喜。
40) 你要经常对我说"我爱你",否则我会假设你不爱我。
41) 十二岁以下的女孩才有权利打扮得可爱,其余年龄的女人有权利有可爱的性格!
42) 回应:不要在公众场合怪叫或大惊小怪)不要在公众场合对我呼呼吼吼又或是撇下我一人。
43) (回应:大庭广众害羞、不说话不是斯文)大庭广众说脏话不叫有型。
44) (回应:你打扮得太夸张跟我上街我会害怕)你完全不打扮跟我上街我更害怕。
45) 我做事情的时候教训我不要紧,最重要的是在那之后要哄我亲我。
46) 虽然已经有了你,但我还是希望有别的人追求。
47) 我发脾气的时候说不要再找我,其实不是要你不找我,而是要你哄我。
48) 其实我经常把你身边的女孩子作比较,是想你赞美我比她们好。
49) 口是心非是我的专长,尤其发脾气时大多数时候都是在说假?不去就是去,不要就是要,不好就是好的意思。
50) 发脾气时要立刻哄我,不要给时间让我冷静,其实我完全不需要时间冷静。
51) 我说过喜欢的东西,你不用全部都送给我。但最少在特别的日子送其中的一、两件给我,让我知道你有把我说过的放上心。
52) 女朋友说过的话最好要记得一点,不要随便假装听到。
53) 可以陪自己的朋友,但一定要重色轻友。
54) 我说有一首歌很动听的时候,希望你会留意歌词,因为事实上我是想凭歌寄意。
55) 购物是女人的天性,请不要阻止或对我的购物行动有什么意见,最好时常资助一下我。
56) 我不介意为你按摩,但我也有疲累的时候,我也希望你为我按摩。
57) 在你的父母面前不要说我不会做家务

(source: http://xk.cn.yahoo.com/articles/070727/1/.html )

So after read this, can you understand girls better?

Thursday, July 26, 2007

My GrAnDFatHeR~

My Grandfather had passed away for approximately 14yrs now...Still remember that time I am still in primary school and is on 'Qin Ming' nite....It happened so sudden. My grandfather got a sunstroke n had a high blood pressure. If only the doctor n nurse on duty that time know the traditional way to cure sunstroke, my grandfather might be still alive today. From my childhood memory, I only know that my grandfather looks fierce and seldom smile, or should i say i never saw his smile....He seldoms stay at home...He is a businessman so also a busy man...tat is my impression on him when i am a kid....He seldom talks with us

But today I have heard his story from his old frens. Make me once again to understand my grandfather. Only now i know my grandfather better and respect him even more. It was a long story so I just conclude on what kind of person he was. He had contribute so much and been loyal to his frens and brothers. He was the man with pride. He had working so hard for his family. He hoped to give the best to his children. Even though he did something wrong and regretted with it when he was young, but he still responsibled for his wrongdoing and did well in it. He was the man who carried all the burdens and responsibilities on his own shoulders. Never let people see his weakness. He also the man who trust fate so much. He treated his frens with courtesy. In his frens' impression, he was a good man and a good fren. Dont know why when i heard the story, I feel sad and pity on my grandfather at the same time.... If he still alive now, i am wondering how his life would be like....

He was one of the man i respect in my life...