公子系列｜淋浴間的意外重逢
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第3篇 : 走访印尼世界自然遗产 Discovering Ancient World of Indonesia III
January 31, 2010 – Malang / Mt. Bromo
January 31, 2010 – Malang / Mt. Bromo
We reached Surabaya Gubeng Train Station around 10:30pm, which is later than we expected. We were worrying if we are able to reach Helios Tour office to join the Bromo Midnight Tour in Malang by 1:00am. Without much consideration, we had come up with an emergent planning, we will take cab rather than bus to Purabaya Terminal (aka Bungur Asih).
The ethics of the taxi driver is also similar as in Malaysia, rather dealing an amount than using the meters. I was bargaining with the pricing and eventually I agreed to pay him IDR42,000. Fortunately my calculation was right. When we reached there, the meter was showing IDR42,500, if adding the parking fee of IDR2,000, by right I should be paying him IDR44,500. The taxi driver must be amazed and impressed, he even stopped his car along the road and help us to catch the bus to Malang. Eventually he managed to lead us to the last bus from Surabaya to Malang around 11:40pm.
The journey doesn’t take too long, approximately 1:30 hours for the midnight drive. The only thing I could not accept is the bus is a 5-seater per row. The seats are so small and definitely not meant for obese. It was so packed till you have to walk horizontally, just like a walking crab.
Once we get off the bus, we took cab to Helios Tours office. Surprisingly, only both of us will be joining the trip to Bromo. After simple cleansing up, the English-speaking tour guide Budi and driver Harry is about to bring us to the peak of Mt Penanjakan and Mt. Bromo.
I have checked several tour recommendations online on the routes to Bromo. However, our time is very limited and I certainly do not want to miss out such opportunity to visit Bromo. That is why we are sacrificing our sleeping hours. To those who need to sleep or bring a sleeping beauty, such midnight trip is not recommended.
Other than the spectacular view and cradles of volcano, Mt. Bromo is still an active volcano. Once you climbed up the stairs to the peak, you can clearly see the sulfur smoke came out from the cradle, also you can clearly hear the sounds of "activities".
Photos speak more than words. Take a look at the breathetaking photos taken by us.
In the afternoon, other than the introduction of not very popular attractions, Budi and Harry brought us to the last destination - Singoraja Temple nearby Malang Town. We thought that Is the end of our journey in Malang, but Budi and Harry did something beyond our expectations. They brought us to the city centre of Malang, where it is a combination of CBD, recreations and administration.
Before we are leaving Malang, we asked Harry to drop us at Gajahmada Graha Hotel. The hotel look exactly like a castle more than a hotel. Although we don't have the chance to spend a night, we decided to have our lunch in the restaurant named "Cleopetra" in this beautiful castle. Every thing looks great, only the food turns out to be otherwise, it is not that awful but comparing to my cooking skills, I dare to say I am MUCH better than their cook.
After having our disappointing lunch in a “castle”, we took mini bus (in fact it is a very mini van) that cost us IDR3000 per person to Malang’s Arjosari Terminal. Before entering the bus ticketing counter, you have to pay a nominal fee of IDR800/1000, then you can proceed to any ticketing counters to purchase your ticket. We have decided to take on-the-spot and ready-to-go executive class bus. Don’t be too happy when you heard that it is a business or executive class bus. Compare with our buses such as Konsortium or 4-seater Plusliner or Transnasional, they are even worse. Just imagine that you have a squeeze a little bit in an executive class bus for the journey that takes about 2-3 hours, and the air-conditioner is not working fine, it cost IDR15000.
When we reached Surabaya’s Pura Baya Terminal, the time is already 6 in the evening. We decided to take public bus that only cost IDR2500 to our accommodation, Mercure Surabaya Hotel. It is a 4-star hotel managed by world’s renowned hospitality Accor, the cost per night is only RM150.00, booked via Travelocity.com. There is nothing much nearby the hotel, however, we were told there is a moderate shopping mall right behind the hotel, operating 24/7, so you don’t have to worry if you are hungry and needed to buy souvenirs, the store has everything you need, just make sure you bring enough cash, lolxxxx
Since we have not much time and the night is still young, we took a cab to Surabaya’s largest shopping mall Tunjungan Plaza. The mall is bigger than I expected, you can find lot of international brands, however, not every boutique are offering prices lower than KL.
Surabaya, to me, is a great city with Chinese and friendly Indonesian. Comparing to KL, I think I like Surabaya more.
第4篇 : 走访印尼世界自然遗产 Discovering Ancient World of Indonesia IV
February 01, 2010 - Surabaya
Today is the last day staying in Indonesia. It is my first visit, though you can see the gap between poverty and wealthy, one thing you can’t deny is they are very friendly. Years ago, they might had hatred and discrimination towards foreigner and Chinese, right now, what I can see is harmony.
Before leaving the hotel, we were camwhore at the lobby. I thought that we might reach the airport on time but I was really wrong, the journey took longer than I expected and it is definitely far away from the hotel. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the airport.
Before leaving the hotel, we were camwhore at the lobby. I thought that we might reach the airport on time but I was really wrong, the journey took longer than I expected and it is definitely far away from the hotel. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the airport.
Though we are taking Malaysia Airlines, however we started to feel panic as we know we might “missed” the flight. When we reached the check-in counter, we faced another problem. Everyone who is leaving Indonesia must be paying Departure Tax (Airport Tax) of IDR150000 or RM70 per person. When we heard that, we were shocked and helpless, because we DO NOT have enough cash. We took out every notes and coins we have, either in Indonesian Rupiah or Malaysian Ringgit, it is still insufficient.
Without wasting more time, I went to the ATM and trying to withdraw cash by using my credit card, but the transaction was failed due to wrong password. I even called the bank and talked on the phone for so long, seeking solutions and assistances from them but to my surprise, they are NOT ABLE TO RESET PASSWORD for me. I was very pissed and disappointed by this “World’s Local Bank”. I used to work in world’s renowned charge card company as Authorisation Analyst and I certainly know they are able to RESET MY PASSWORD.
Half way I was begging for assistance on the phone, my friend and a custom officer were looking for me. My friend told me that the custom officer has granted us the approval to check-in with the cash we have on hand. We both were so thankful and glad that he is giving us a very helping hand. Otherwise, I’m gonna miss the flight and spending more, or maybe we will be locked-up in Surabaya.
I’ve learned a lesson, better safe than sorry. It is best to have more cash either in own or local currency on hand than facing troubles.
U N I Q L O = S I E N L O (Boring in Hokkien)
This blog was supposingly to be posted by Nov 04, 2010 but I have overlooked it in my draft. Sorry for the delay.
This blog was supposingly to be posted by Nov 04, 2010 but I have overlooked it in my draft. Sorry for the delay.
This blog has no intention in defaming or offensing anyone or any parties. Condenming yourself is totally out of my control. I am just sharing my opinion. If you like it, THANK YOU. If you don't like it, you may ignore this posting.
If Malaysia Boleh, then Malaysian must be Boleh, but I wonder how many Malaysians really Boleh?!
I think majority of Malaysians are just too naive, they are Boleh because they always follow the trends. Seeing what you are using and going after, everyone will be doing the same, so what is the difference with Kiasu Singaporean?
Uniqlo is coming to Kuala Lumpur (Already officially launched on Nov 04, 2010 at Fahrenheit 88 Plaza), apparently they claimed that they are CHEAP JAPANESE FASHION. Majority of Malaysians are so crazy about it, keep joining and talking about Uniqlo before it is coming to town. Even Uniqlo's Facebook can get more than 20K fans before the official launch date.
Okay, you know Uniqlo is the cheap japanese brand, but how many of you know about Uniqlo MALAYSIA? How many of you know about origin of Uniqlo? I am pissed when I saw some wannabes posted "Uniqlo is Singapore's famous brand, they are coming to Kuala Lumpur". When I read the online news about Uniqlo will be hitting Malaysian shores, I was happy but I am also disappointed right after I got to know DNP Clothing is the franchisee (although business formation is known as joint-venture perspective with 45.00% stake). I am disappointed because I knew that prices of Uniqlo clothing in Malaysia would not be as cheap as in Japan, HK and other countries. Why do I say that?
First, DNP clothing is a member of WingTai Asia from Singapore. To be frank, I hate Singaporean's Retail Management due to their egoness, disrespect and autocracy. Thinking they gonna offer the price like HKD99 = MYR41.25 (conversion rate of MYR1.00 = HKD2.40)? You should be thankful for not charging you HKD99.00 = MYR99.00
Second, DNP Clothing is also franchisee of TopShop, TopMan, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins and Diva . Comparing the prices of TopShop in UK, after conversion of Pounds Sterling to Ringgit Malaysia, do you see the differences? Yes, apparently the conversion rate is also much higher than the market currency rate.
If you are telling me that they have to take other facts such as freight, taxes and etc into consideration, bear in mind that the cost of these type of FAST FASHION is cheap and franchisee would have rights to choose and import any designs from the outsourcing manufacturers from China, Vietnam, and etc. Best example, you can find exactly the same made-in-China design from Forever 21 in TAMAN CONNAUGHT PASAR MALAM.
Throughout the period of mid of October to 7 of November, my Facebook wall was flooded by annoying "Uniqlo" fans, it's either the photo before or after their opening, that's why I called "S I E N L O", basically it mean "boring to see it". Seeing so many people who have bought Uniqlo are as proud as they have just returned from war with victory. Also, keep telling others "how cheap" they have spent, in fact, if they just need to have to get to know a little knowledge, they wouldn't have been fooled.
If you think queuing for 2 hours to get in, an hour to try out the clothes and 2 hours to make the payment is simply worth it, then go ahead. All you need to remember is if you are staying in KL and majority have also bought the so-called best selling T-shirt (e.g. Mickey Mouse), the chances to bump into someone (or more) wearing the same design, I have no doubts.
Think twice before you go for it. To me, it is not worth buying in Malaysia.
I think majority of Malaysians are just too naive, they are Boleh because they always follow the trends. Seeing what you are using and going after, everyone will be doing the same, so what is the difference with Kiasu Singaporean?
Uniqlo is coming to Kuala Lumpur (Already officially launched on Nov 04, 2010 at Fahrenheit 88 Plaza), apparently they claimed that they are CHEAP JAPANESE FASHION. Majority of Malaysians are so crazy about it, keep joining and talking about Uniqlo before it is coming to town. Even Uniqlo's Facebook can get more than 20K fans before the official launch date.
Okay, you know Uniqlo is the cheap japanese brand, but how many of you know about Uniqlo MALAYSIA? How many of you know about origin of Uniqlo? I am pissed when I saw some wannabes posted "Uniqlo is Singapore's famous brand, they are coming to Kuala Lumpur". When I read the online news about Uniqlo will be hitting Malaysian shores, I was happy but I am also disappointed right after I got to know DNP Clothing is the franchisee (although business formation is known as joint-venture perspective with 45.00% stake). I am disappointed because I knew that prices of Uniqlo clothing in Malaysia would not be as cheap as in Japan, HK and other countries. Why do I say that?
First, DNP clothing is a member of WingTai Asia from Singapore. To be frank, I hate Singaporean's Retail Management due to their egoness, disrespect and autocracy. Thinking they gonna offer the price like HKD99 = MYR41.25 (conversion rate of MYR1.00 = HKD2.40)? You should be thankful for not charging you HKD99.00 = MYR99.00
Second, DNP Clothing is also franchisee of TopShop, TopMan, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins and Diva . Comparing the prices of TopShop in UK, after conversion of Pounds Sterling to Ringgit Malaysia, do you see the differences? Yes, apparently the conversion rate is also much higher than the market currency rate.
If you are telling me that they have to take other facts such as freight, taxes and etc into consideration, bear in mind that the cost of these type of FAST FASHION is cheap and franchisee would have rights to choose and import any designs from the outsourcing manufacturers from China, Vietnam, and etc. Best example, you can find exactly the same made-in-China design from Forever 21 in TAMAN CONNAUGHT PASAR MALAM.
Throughout the period of mid of October to 7 of November, my Facebook wall was flooded by annoying "Uniqlo" fans, it's either the photo before or after their opening, that's why I called "S I E N L O", basically it mean "boring to see it". Seeing so many people who have bought Uniqlo are as proud as they have just returned from war with victory. Also, keep telling others "how cheap" they have spent, in fact, if they just need to have to get to know a little knowledge, they wouldn't have been fooled.
If you think queuing for 2 hours to get in, an hour to try out the clothes and 2 hours to make the payment is simply worth it, then go ahead. All you need to remember is if you are staying in KL and majority have also bought the so-called best selling T-shirt (e.g. Mickey Mouse), the chances to bump into someone (or more) wearing the same design, I have no doubts.
Think twice before you go for it. To me, it is not worth buying in Malaysia.
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我曾经在面子书写了一句“下一个部落,看谁对号入座”。
其实我要说的只是宣泄个人不满，没特别针对任何人，因为对我来说，这是常人的毛病，但不应该重犯。
Q: 问一问大家，你们出国旅行时，回国前，会不会买些手信给好朋友呢？
A: 我会！
Q: 但通常你们买的，是不是属于较负担得起(因为人数问题），也可能是他人都已经买过的Common Gift呢？
A: 对，我的就是。
我自问我出国次数比他人多，而且无论多没时间，我每一次都费尽心思、绞尽脑汁地在想，送这些给他们，他们会不会嫌弃？所以我买的要不是当地的食物，就是比较不一样的Common Gift。而且我一直在想，好朋友嘛，应该不会那么计较。
也因为此次的旅游去得比较远，兑换率也很高，所以心想买Common Gift，再加点东西在Common Gift上，变成Special Gift, 应该不会嫌了吧！
可是一切还是出乎意料。有些没说什么，心里总会有怨言（看脸色），但没说出口嘛，我当然不会去批评。有些呢，则说了一些不应该说的---
“我有很多了，每次出国肯定会买的，我都不知要摆哪里。”
我买的是一份心意，代表我出国后，依然重视你们，依然记得你们，可是我得到的却不是你们的Appreciation，而是你们的Criticism。难道要我买真金白银才算数？试问换成我对你们说这些话，你们有何感受？
“食物很难吃。”
食物，因为标榜着是当地出产的土产，我本身也没吃过，更不知是什么味道，只是因为没买手信，所以就选择了食物，也可以与大家分享。如果是我觉得真的很难吃，我也会点到即此，譬如甜了点，或不是很合胃口。而不是“很难吃”伤人话 。很难吃，你要我负责吗？
听了后，那种感觉就是酸的，而且还是在你面前说。但说这些话的人却没想一想他们本身是否有曾如此有心呢？有些甚至连糖果都没有，这我不想多说 。
话虽说大家都是好朋友，应该不会介意，一次无所谓，两次依然可原谅，三次就免了！ 凡事情站在他人立场想想，也想一想自己是否有资格去批评他人的一番心意！
对我说谢谢的，我也说声谢谢，谢谢你们如果你们懂这只是一份心意。
2010(至今日)的旅游册 （算一算我的"心"，也算一算我的"刺"）
一月 印尼- 日惹、婆罗浮屠、玛郎、婆罗摩山、泗水
三月 印尼- 棉兰、多巴湖
五月 印尼- 巴厘岛
九月 中国- 上海、苏州、杭州
十月 澳洲- 墨尔本、Silvan、Phillip Island、Ballarat、Lismore、Camperdown、Port Campbell、悉尼、黄金海岸
There was once I typed "Let's see who will be condenming in my next blog post" in my Facebook.
In fact I just wanna telling my frustration, I'm not pointing at anyone, however such incident is always happen, perhaps that is human being, but should behaved.
Question : When you are travelling overseas, do you buy souvenirs to your friends when you return?
Answer : I would!
Question : However, the gift that you've bought normally could it be an affordable common gift to you and it may have been bought by others?
Answer : Yes, that's what I bought.
Straight to the point, I was travelling couple of times. No matter how busy I was, I always trying my best to figure out what souvenir to buy for my friends. At the same time, taking certain facts into consideration to make sure they won't be complaining. Hence, I will buy either local foods or customised common gift. Moreover, I keep telling myself, they are my best buddies, they won't be mind.
On top of that, I was travelling further this time, and was striked by the high conversion currency too, that's why the customised common guft came to my mind immediately, make it as a "Special Gift", so that it will looks different from others.
Unfortunately I was wrong. Some of them did not say a word but from their expression when they first sighted the gift, I know what's on their mind. They are only minority voice out their dissatisfaction that is consider harsh to me:-
"I have got many, it's a routine buy for those who went there, I don't even know where to place this"
I bought a heart, an appreciation. It represent our friendship and your status in my heart, however, I did not get any words of appreciation but criticism. Will you only be satisfied with goldsmiths? How would you feel if you were me?
"The food is disgusting"
Reason I bought food is because it is a well-known local product, moreover, I did not buy any other souvenirs. I haven't tried it before, so I was thinking maybe I can share with them too at the same time. Whether the food taste good or not, it is totally out of my control, definitely not my responsibility as well. If I were them, though the food is really awful, I will only briefly telling them that I can't get used to the taste or just a little sweet and etc. You wouldn't find me saying the harsh word "disgusting".
Apparently I am hurt when your besties saying that to you. But I am hoping them to recall their memories if they have done the job like I did, re-think if they are qualified to criticise others.
Though we are good friends and they might think I should not get mad over these. However, I would like to strongly emphasize that if such incident happen for the first time, I will be ifne. If it repeat as second incident, I am still fine. But why do you need to repeat for the third time when you had done it for twice?!
My 2010 Travel Log (You may know how much is my appreciation, and how much of criticism I get in return)
Jan - Indonesia --- Yogyakarta, Malang, Mt. Bromo, Surabaya
Mar - Indonesia --- Medan, Lake Toba
May - Indonesia --- Bali Island
Sep - China --- Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou
Oct - Australia --- Melbourne, Silvan, Phillip Island, Ballarat, Lismore, Camperdown, Port Campbell (Great Ocean Road), Sydney, Blue Mountain, Gold Coast
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| [点图放大] 就是她！“AirAsia机票很便宜，买机票回中国了吗？” |
有谁能告诉我什么是一个马来西亚？
其实这个问题很讽刺。话说当拉曼神话(R.A.H.M.A.N.)的N上台后，深信自己领导的阵线自308政治海啸后，已不能像M时代那么容易把人民当佣人般看待。眼看敌对阵营打和谐牌，干脆就来了“一个马来西亚”。不同种族有不同的诠释；不同的政党有不同的诠释；不同的人也有不同的诠释。什么时候，我们才能看到真正的马来西亚呢？
教育问题
国家独立五十三年，但看起来像是刚独立三五年。为人师表，理应更应该推广和平及和睦相处，现在已经什么年代了？所谓教不严，师之过；师不教，师之过；生之过，师之过也！难道推广种族主义才是校长及老师真正的职务吗？
如果非马来人被视为寄居者就该滚回祖国，那为何你们又那么霸道般的强硬占领“他人”国土呢？这行为和以色列侵入及占领巴勒斯坦有什么分别？自己在反以色列时，却也在为自己的霸道及过错加以掩饰，强词夺理，还要怪罪土生土长的马来西亚人，做贼的喊捉贼，真的是不懂羞耻。华人注重根，他们呢？好像不懂自己是否有根！如果马来亚真正的土著要区分“印尼来的马来人”，他们往哪找根？华人五千年历史（或更久，最近出土的遗物已改写历史）不是靠的！
这是LEASEHOLD
什么是新经济政策？简单一句，就是这迟迟不废的政策造就了所谓的马来主权。这社会契约其实和Leasehold（租赁）没两样，因为它是有期限的，而不是Freehold(永久）。但是就是某党一直都在强调未达到预期的标准，而一而再再而三的延长了社会契约。而最让人惊喜的是连联昌集团(CIMB)首席执行员兼首相亲弟弟纳西尔也对哥哥完整保留的政策有话说。显然口口声声说代表华人的派系却保持低调，呃一声都怕！而且还要靠华商的力量才敢敢在台上放话，是在帮华商争取机会仰或借华商过桥？
马来西亚人不好当
Jamal在某极端卖华眼里 （http://moonpalace001.blogspot.com)，他被说反华人的种族主义者；在某极端污桶眼里，他被说成出卖自己人的反骨仔。有脑的人都知道，如果Jamal是反华人，那么他又如何能在988里当收听率高的早晨清谈节目主持人？不怕被华社或卖华搞（其海报、广告等到处可见）吗？
Theory（语言）比Practical（行动）重要
本土100%制作的“马来西亚电影”，因为没有60%的马来文，却被标签为“外语片”，以征收高达20%的税收。这和新经济政策有关吗？为何要有如此的标签？想当年本土最感性的导演Yasmin Ahmad所拍摄的Sepet，虽然是100%大马制作，但就是戏里的马来文不足60%，而被列为“外语片”。我可以说电检局不爱大马人以行动说“我爱马来西亚”吗？
不爱国
本地专才以非土著居多。他们到国外发展，却被说成不爱国。试问非土著的发展空间大吗？拥有五十三年经验的帼镇，除了要我们谨言，有时还要禁言！ 我虽然很想外国专才回马（毕竟我也有亲人及朋友选择外国或邻国），但我比较希望的是他们可回来投票。
身为马来西亚人，我不会向国外朋友说我是华侨，因为我真正的身份是马来西亚公民，我爱我的国家，但我厌倦了五十三年的腐败。所以我一定会善用我手中的那一票，希望来届大选不会是一场海啸，而是世纪2012。
现在马来西亚人最想看到的不是一成不变，而是一定要改变。五十三年，够了，乌烟瘴气，空气污染指数已达到非常危险水平！帼镇说，国家会在2019年破产！连管了五十三年，经验老到的帼镇也会搞到国家破产，这证明了他们的无能。
旧的不去，新的不来。是时候我们做老板的要清理门户啦...
距离上一篇也将近两个月没更新了
很多人都在问，“没update吗？”
其实是我本身有事务在身
加上人类的懒细胞作怪
而且更不想为了写而写
我又不是靠部落来赚钱的
之前的我失恋了
可是很戏剧性的让我找到了另一半
相识过程虽然奇怪及略带尴尬
但至今我们都相处得很好
至少人不幼稚、思想也很成熟
最重要的是不盲目追求不切实际的白日梦
脚踏实地的朝向自己的目标前进
内心健全发展且不死爱面子
简单一句 - 谦虚 / Humble / Rendah Diri
事业方面则“有又好像没有、没有又好像有”
我要再创事业另一高峰其实是有很大的阻碍
人生嘛 就是如此 毕竟有上后必有下
下了后才懂得要如何更上一层楼
前景看起来并不怎么明朗
可是不至于看不到前景
我需要的就是更多人的鼓励及祝福
事业一旦稳定了
我也会离开那“是非地”
生活方面我依然放纵
回到家乡不忘健身室
天天报到也只为在最短的时间内
增加自己的自信心及魅力
而下个月会到中国游玩
回马五天后会到澳洲探亲
明年七月去不了西边的英国伦敦
索性和好友到西边的印度新德里
往好一方面想
那也是位于大马的西方啊！
咬着金钥匙的少爷也有遇“瓶颈”的一天
凡是往好的那一方面想
再大的天塌下来
你也会觉得是好事
遇难题就得自己解决
别老是只会要求身边人来解决
没学又怎会成长呢？
如果看不进眼 那就别看
我已清楚写明 “自娱 自语”
别老是对我兴致勃勃 穷追不舍啊！
