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Tale of Two Cities

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How Can They Be Poor Since They Have Hiluxes? an ignorant elitist remark by Sarawak Chief Minister ( now "Premiere ) to the hardworking ones and to the working class when he was presented data by Economic Planning Unit. He pointed out that many of those classified as poor are eKasih recipients in the rural areas, but have already improved their financial situation and even owned ‘Hilux’ (four-wheel-drive pickup trucks) and have air conditioners installed in their houses.   “What happened was that we have data under EPU (Economic Planning Unit) which is based on eKasih on those classified as poor and in need of assistance. But over the years, they have improved (their income) and increased their assets… ”[Council For Native Customs & Tradition (Sarawak State Gov) July 6th]. between need and showing off  - driving 4x4 to work or to Bangsar Shopping Mall to buy groceries. “ statement shows that he really does not understand the problems of rural residents. We...

Of Tigers and Olympics

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In the 1950s, Malaysia was estimated to have around 3000 tigers. However, loss of habitat due to rapid development and agriculture expansion, our majestic feline subspecies now is critically endangered,  fewer than 150 believed to be left in the wild. Our national squad ( Harimau Malaya ) used them as symbols, notably we see that both ( the athlete's and the tigers itself ) strategically losing the fiery aggressive nature, tooth, numbers, appearances and most importantly their performance in the field. Just like our recent unveiling of the latest attires for the Olympic contingents. Heck even the mannequins gave up. As usual the govt of the day decides to re-design the outfit, seriously it doesnt matter as the new design is simply...anonymous... just when this issue is settled, the Olympic team unveiled new outfits for the opening ceremony.  it looks like attending a wedding ceremony.....anyway not to prolong this issue we are lucky to have a tiger that well, alive, menacing...

Bodoh in the 21st Century

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    a bloody screenshot of Twitter. Not a horror novel...but 2 paragraphs telling how a patient loses his mind after eating durian....   The patient turned pale, sweaty , walking like Jack Sparrow in the clinic....i get his sugar level hit the roof, most probably the idiot must be drinking coffee or a cappucino after eating the unspeakable durian.... next time, just get a Coke or Red Bull after you finish eating durian.  So the world can have more space. Durian - the unspeakable monster, the smelly gassy thorny fruit which i hated honestly as it's pungent smell is horrid, sticky and contagious...that is why i banned anyone ( esp my mom ) not to bring it in the car as the smell will linger for years, making me nauseous... In the 21st century, in the age of information, age of diabetic, we still have countless idiots who doesn't know how what elements that go against with durians....

Another Hellboy?

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Benicio Del Toro and Ron Perlman did a good job by giving us two entertaining chapter, then the powers that be rebooted it again with a disappointing David Harbour. Fast forward to 2024, we have another ( Hellboy seems getting skinnier in each reboot )... It looks like a fan made film but Mike Mignola is producing it. Anyway sharing you two of my fav builds. The Samaritan and The Big Baby.