Dr Huang Huikang and his envoys visit to Petaling street.

I am against any extremist activities and threats that will put our people's safety at stake.

But the China's ambassador to Malaysia Dr Huang Huikang and his envoys visit to Petaling street is uncalled for.

He said during his visit to Petaling street: "The Chinese government opposes terrorism and any form of discrimination against races".

LOL, we all know how Uighurs are treated back in his country.

Ethnic Han Uighurs are banned to fast during Ramadan, officials in the region of Xinjiang made to swear that they will not fast, restaurants given incentives if open during the day in Ramadan, beard & hijab discouraged, school using Uighur language disappearing & non-existence in tertiary level, & no one gets the freedom of speech.

Bitch, please!

A minimalist

I am becoming a minimalist.

Starting to learn and trying to be one only recently. 

Minimalism is a good thing, it is not only reduces spending on unnecessary items, produces less waste and encourage to focus more on what really matter, it also results in clutter-free and tidy home we live in. 

As a Muslim, this is what Islam teaches us to do. To be moderate, to prevent excessive consumerism and to love each other more instead of things we own. 

The prophet Muhammad peace be uppn him once told someone to use less water for ablution, even in a flowing river. This shows that we must not waste any sources even though they are abundant. 

And he also told us to live like a traveller. 

Our live is a journey, toward a better place, the hereafter. 

So as a traveller, we don't need to spend so much on stuffs. We would not buy everything that we want or that we can afford. We would only buy the necessary items just enough to get going and continue with our journey. 

Beloved prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was a minimalist himself. He lived in a very small house with little things in it. He didn't even has the best camel to ride. All this despite the fact that he had the high status among the people and the most important job is the history of human being. 

So me, becoming a minimalist is like turning to the opposite direction of where I was going. I was someone who enjoyed spending the hard earned salary on stuffs like superbike, latest flagship phone model, spent too much on almost anything I want like fancy dinner, overpriced coffee and lots more. All this came with certain convincing justifications like I 'need' them, I 'deserve' them, buying those things is a 'stress reliever' etc etc

So is having all these stuffs makes me happy? Will I be content after I purchased the stuffs that I wanted? Or there is always something else to buy next?

We know, there is never enough! And most of the stuffs we have, they are not as useful, important and meaningful as we thought. And some we don't even need them at all. 

The first step is to clean your crib. It is during cleaning and tidying the room we will realised how much stuffs we have and how much space these stuffs have taken up. 

There are DVDs that I kept in my room and I frequently have to put them back in order every time I clean up my room. These DVDs basically are of no use to me anymore. I have watched all of them and I know despite having this thought that I'm going to watch again later, I never will. So I offered them to couple of friends and I managed to get rid all of them in just a day. I felt lighter already. 

Then I put aside my clothes that I haven't wore more than 5 months, and the clothes that can no longer be worn. Now only a few shirts left and a pair of pants, though they are very few I know that is all I need. 

Now shopping for more clothes seems unnecessary. 

I also had two pair of sport shoes. I got rid one of them. 

Other than that, there were unused files, pens, newspaper, and so many junks I need to get rid of. 

Seeing a clutter free room brings peace to my mind. My computer table looks better with nothing on it except the computer. 

And by having less stuffs, we appreciate and optimise the usage of the stuffs we have more. And we can use the extra money and time that we have for something else or better for someone else. 

I'm going to the Holy Land.

Happy eid to all brothers and sisters. 

Eid al adha reminds me of two things. The most important historical event in which Abraham had to sacrifice his son Ismail and the hajj pilgrimage.

Due to some issues, I did not go back to my hometown to celebrate the feast of sacrifice with family this year. 

In the morning of eid, after fajr prayer, I got ready and wore a baju melayu with kit. Went to the albukhary mosque and joined the crowds to perform the eid prayer.

The sermon was rather emotional. The imam reminded us about the story of Abraham & the journey of hajj. 

I was there at the Holy Land earlier this year performing umrah. And the sermon made me missed the place more than ever. 

Tears in the eyes. And it's not just me. Everyone else looked touched as well. 

There was a sudden surge of motivation to go to work, to make money for the purpose of going for the hajj and nothing else. Just enough that I can bring my parents as well.

is giving out cash good?

The government has spent a large amount of money on scheme in which the poor are given cash in the bid to assist them. I consider myself as coming from this poor category and hence I know that receiving cash would make us feel so grateful (who doesn't?), and the best part is that we actually don't have to do anything to get it! Well maybe we just have to listen to some boring speeches, but it's worth it.

But really, is this actually helping us in a long run? Is giving out cash to people without having them to do anything a good thing? Is it healthy from the economy perspective? I'm no expert in this.

I just think that maybe getting them a job, or assisting them to get one or starting a business or something would be better. No?

The money spent on this scheme can be used for other things to benefit the poor and the rest of the people in the country.

What triggers me to write this is a news that I just read which says that the amount of the cash maybe will be increased if the current ruling political party wins during next election. It sounds like a bribe, no?

I'm not anti government. In fact I'm more of a pro government. And there are good schemes like book voucher and the assistance to improve small biz, are good and have to continue.

Even the opposition using more less the same method. When I was in Indonesia, the Penang government hold a dinner to meet, bond, and answer questions from Malaysian students regarding latest issues. And I remember one of the state minister was saying that they are trying to reduce the number of the poor in the state by giving out cash just so that the poorest have just enough income to put them out of the 'poor category'. hmm does it work that way?

lets start living now!

I have just realised that I should stop chasing the future much and to live more on the present.

While struggling for a better future is a must, I shouldn't neglect the current live, the now.

We deserve to have fun and live to the fullest everyday amid stressful work we have to face or whatever reasons we have to postpone being happy.

We don't have to wait to really living, enjoying it and live to the fullest. Do it now as we're not even sure how long we will be living.

Amir's visit.

A good friend Amir came to my hometown, Lenggong in Perak last week. It was our last activity during the holiday before we actually start working!

I took him to many places where we had loads of fun visiting.

After completed his 274km bus journey from KL, first he had to accompany me to Taiping Hospital because I had a doctor appointment that day haha. After done seeing doctor I took him to several places around the town of Taiping such the Taiping lake garden. (The most beautiful garden i have ever been to hence it is my favourite) and later we went to Kuala Sepetang Mangrove forest reserve and also the Taiping Night Safari. I love zoo!

Kuala Sepetang mangrove forest. It's huge!

Amir trying Mee Udang Mak Jah

Taiping Night Safari! It was cool as we can see lions and tigers running around and playing!

On day 2, I took him to the royal town of Kuala Kangsar for some touristy stuffs and then we headed to Bukit Merah water theme park.

Amir in front of the beautiful Ubudiah mosque.

Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery.

At Bukit Merah Laketown resort. Had loads of fun at the waterpark! omg I love water.

Cool ATV ride at the ATV adventure Larut in Taiping! This is Amir's favourite.

Day 3: Took him around Lenggong, the world UNESCO heritage site, then headed to Seri Iskandar to visit a friend there, and Ipoh at night to watch a football match live.

At one of the many caves in Lenggong.

Inside Lenggong Archeological Museum.

Raban Lake near Lenggong.

Lata Kekabu waterfall

We watched a football match at Stadium Ipoh at night. Love the atmosphere!

 Day 4: he headed back to KL to attend the induction course. We're gonna start working soon!