Harun's 1D - Personal Blog

Still Shining

2011-09-03T07:58:00.004+08:00

Even after 4 1/2 years, my VW GTi still looks good, thanks to it's Shine & Shield polish treatment. I only wash my car every now and again with normal 'wash & wax' liquid cleaner. Also, it performs even better with the slight modification I did to bring it up to Stage II using APR upgrades. Hope it last for another 10 or more years!

Canyon Paintball

2010-01-02T16:24:00.002+08:00

My nephew organised a new year's paintball game at a new park called Canyon in Bandar Utama. The popular "capture the flag" scenario was played...

Take a look at the paintball game...

Another Island Holiday

2010-01-01T23:57:00.002+08:00

My mum, sister and I flew to Langkawi to visit my uncle and aunt who lives there. Didn't tour the island much, more of relaxing at home...

View the island photos here....

More Reunions

2010-01-01T23:54:00.002+08:00

A quick, adhoc all-boys reunion with my primary schoolmates held in Bangsar. It was fun and nostalgic to discuss old times and catch up with what we've achieved over the many years...

Some pics of us.....

Light Hill Photoshoot

2010-01-01T23:51:00.002+08:00

Another photoshoot with my photo club, at Bukit Cahaya in Shah Alam. A pretty large park, it has paddy fields, ponds, animal parks and lots of greenery to explore.

Come see the lit greens hills....

Crab Island Photoshoot

2010-01-01T23:49:00.001+08:00

My photo club outing this time was to Pulau Ketam, an island off Port Klang. I've not been here, so it was an interesting expedition for me.

View more crabby pics....

Gala Night

2010-01-01T23:47:00.001+08:00

My office partied too, this time to a black, gold and silver theme. This was our first dinner party to celebrate those top achievers in the division.

Lots of glitter and gold at our dinner night....

Birthday Ball

2010-01-01T23:45:00.003+08:00

My rich cousin booked a whole night club that just newly opened in KL and we partied all night long!

More party pics....

Winning Team

2009-12-09T22:48:00.002+08:00

My office is preparing for an annual dinner where we award outstanding staff. My job was to take pics of the winning teams as part of a slideshow to be presented that night.

A few selected award nominees....

Monthly Lucky Draws

2009-11-26T18:39:00.002+08:00

Every month, our department gathers and celebrate, giving away hampers as lucky draws and also birthday gifts.

Meet the lucky winners...

Orang Asli Village

2009-11-22T20:02:00.002+08:00

I recently joined the Petaling Jaya Photographic Society (PSPJ) and went for an outing to the orang asli village in Gombak. There weren't much activity but I managed a few pics here and there.

Take a look at the orang asli village....

MPS Dinner at WIP

2009-11-15T14:53:00.002+08:00

Again, and this time it was quite a large gathering, my primary schoolmates met for dinner at the happening joint called WIP in BSC.

Meet more of my MPS friends.....

MPS High Tea at Alexis

2009-11-11T21:44:00.004+08:00

Not content with the scheduled reunions, we had to steal a get-together at Bangsar Shopping Complex for high-tea.

More high tea pictures....

Upgraded to Windows 7

2009-11-08T19:58:00.002+08:00

I bought Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit and did a clean install to my Dell XPS 730. It actually runs noticeably faster and has nice improvements in many places. It cost me RM739...

MPS Brekkie at Raju

2009-11-08T19:52:00.002+08:00

My primary schoolmates flocked to Raju for a roticanai and tosai brunch. Later, we headed for a walkaround MPS itself.

Fancy a Raju brekkie....?

VW GTi Power Booster

2009-10-31T20:08:00.004+08:00

I've just installed the APR 3" downpipe and remapped the ECU to Stage 2. This brings the power upto approx. 270hp at the crank (from a base of 200bhp) and torque upto approx. 320lb-ft (from a measly 207lb-ft)!

Follow the installation of the power boosters.....

Langkawi Holiday

2009-10-30T21:35:00.002+08:00

My cousin and I visited one of our uncle and aunt who lives in Langkawi over the weekend. Their new house is in a kampung area and there are cows and kerbaus nearby. Quite a crazy holiday, thanks to my cousin....

A quick visit to Langkawi.....

Good 'ol Monthly Gathering

2009-10-30T21:32:00.002+08:00

As usual, every now and then, our department has a monthly get-together to celebrate birthdays, and have some makan. I've been appointed head of the Welfare and Sports Club and have fun organising these events.

Fun at our monthly gathering.....

Annual Leadership Briefing

2009-10-30T21:30:00.003+08:00

My division held its ALB this time up in Cameron Highlands. Thankfully, the weather is nice and cool, and we savoured the famous strawberries with scones and cream.

More pictures of the leadership gathering.....

VW GTi Mods

2009-10-30T21:25:00.002+08:00

I am doing some performance upgrades to my car, the first being installation of a cold air intake by Carbonio and an APR ECU remap to Stage 1. This boosts power by 50hp!

See the GTi mods being done....

Nur Lembah Pangsun Site Visit

2009-10-17T09:33:00.002+08:00

We are planning a family day for our department, so a few committee members made a trip to the proposed venue situated in Ulu Langat. It looks nice and has all the necessary facilities and the organisers seem friendly and helpful.

Office Raya Celebrations

2009-10-17T09:30:00.002+08:00

Our annual event to celebrate Hari Raya Aidil Fitri took place in our multi-purpose hall. There were staff performances, lots of good food, and mingling around.

Sing along to our raya celebrations.....

Weekend Partying

2009-10-12T17:52:00.002+08:00

My friend from Australia came over for a holiday, so we had English dinner and then partied at a nightclub.

Dance with us at our weekend party....

Seaside Mosque

2009-10-12T17:49:00.003+08:00

On a trip down to Melaka, I stopped by this mosque built on reclaimed land by the sea.

Look at more pictures of the seaside mosque....

Power Boost

2009-10-09T16:37:00.002+08:00

My car was due for service, and I thought why not go for an extra boost of speed by remapping the car's ECU. I chose APR and concidentally it was on sale, so for RM3,980 I got a fully-loaded program, saving almost RM2,000 off normal prices. With that, my VW GTi jumped from a stock 200bhp to a blazing 250bhp! Quite noticeable improvement even in normal driving.

View the powering up of a pocket rocket.....

Birthday and Raya Open House

2009-10-05T23:33:00.002+08:00

During the Raya celebrations, it is common practice to do your rounds visiting relatives at their open houses. Sometimes these occasions double up with birthday parties.

Join us for some fun at an open house....

Grave Visit

2009-10-05T23:30:00.002+08:00

Once a year, my brother and I visit my late Dad's grave to offer some prayers. Also to do some clean up.

My brother's New Apartment

2009-09-27T12:26:00.003+08:00

My brother took me to his new apartment in Subang Jaya. It had the usual facilities like swimming pool, gym, playground, etc. It's located in a very good location and is near the LRT station.

Check out his new apartment....

Raya Celebrations with Family

2009-09-22T23:07:00.002+08:00

Aidil Fitri is where family and close relatives gather in happy and cheerful moments. It's a fun time for my nephews and nieces too. With lots of food stuff to savour now that the fasting month is over.

Celebrate Hari Raya with us.....

Breaking Fast with MPS Friends

2009-09-13T02:43:00.002+08:00

My old school mates had our buka puasa session at Chinoz in KLCC. I must say the buffet was delicious and affordably priced. I might go there again....

Our fast broken at city centre.....

Group Photo for Raya Card

2009-09-13T02:41:00.003+08:00

One of the departments in my office wanted to send out emails as Raya Cards with their photo attached, so they asked me to take their pictures.

See their group photos.....

Breaking Fast with Officemates

2009-09-13T02:37:00.002+08:00

Our old project team mates decided to buka puasa and we went to our colleagues restaurant called Kafe Oasis in Bandar Baru Bangi. It is a pleasant looking corner lot shop, and the buffet spread was quite nice and inexpensive.

Break fast at the Oasis....

Breaking Fast with Orphans

2009-09-13T02:33:00.002+08:00

During the fasting month of Ramadhan, my office organises a breaking of fast and invites several orphans for the occasion. This normally takes place at our office mosque in Bangsar, KL.

Join us in our buka puasa....

Last Feast Before Fast

2009-08-22T18:15:00.002+08:00

We scheduled our department monthly gathering just on the eve of the fasting month of Ramadhan. We had the usual speeches, lucky draws, birthday wishes and lunch.

More pictures of our get-together.....

Birthday Party at Popeyes

2009-08-08T20:28:00.002+08:00

My friend Rita celebrated her kids birthday at a KFC-like restaurant and I had loads of opportunity to capture them playing games and having tons of fun. Food was good too.

A weekend birthday party.....

MPS Reunion #6

2009-08-08T04:16:00.002+08:00

I missed the 5th gathering but managed to attend this poolside dinner plus birthday bash party. Lots of friends came together with their spouses and kids. It was a very family atmosphere and everyone was having fun.

You can see more reunion pictures....

Party After Operation

2009-08-03T16:12:00.002+08:00

The same day my niece got discharged from hospital, she went to KLCC and celebrated at Chili's restaurant! Strictly speaking, she's under doctor's orders to eat very simple food, like porridge or salads. So she had Salads ala Supreme....

Join my niece for her post-operation party....

Operation at Hospital

2009-07-30T20:53:00.002+08:00

My niece had to undergo operation due to a growth in her body. I, of course, had to snap away while she was waiting to be wheeled into the operating theatre, while my nephew was enjoying a cup of ice-blended coffee.

See my niece's hospital visit....

Miles from USA

2009-07-17T13:56:00.003+08:00

An acquataince on an Photography Internet forum came over to KL for holiday and I offered to show him around town. We went to KLCC, Putrajaya, Batu Caves and was entertained by Malay traditional dance performances. Cool.

MPS Reunion #4

2009-07-14T11:09:00.003+08:00

This time we had the largest and noisiest gathering that took place at Alexis restaurant in The Gardens of Midvalley Megamall. I took loads of pictures and we stayed past midnight chatting and gossiping.

Go through my primary school reunion photos....

Batu Caves

2009-07-12T16:55:00.003+08:00

As part of a recce, I did a quick trip to Batu Caves. Needless to say, the giant golden statue is a must-see, but there are also many other sights of interest. I didn't climb up into the caves, just wandered around the compound.

Take a peek at Batu Caves.....

MPS Reunion #2 and #3

2009-07-10T21:55:00.003+08:00

Another get-together with old schoolmates and we were all reminiscing happy times. #2 was held at PJ Hilton while #3 took place at Pavillion Mall.

View more reunion pictures.....

Jewel

2009-07-07T10:03:00.002+08:00

Intan is furthering her studies in Australia. Her family did a kenduri for her. Wishing her all the best in her endeavours over there.

A few more jewel pics....

Cat Lovers

2009-07-07T09:59:00.002+08:00

My brother's family loves cats. Actually we all love cats. So, when they stray cat came over, she was given all the tender attention possible :)

More cat loving pics.....

KL Railway Stn & Royal Palace

2009-07-04T15:05:00.003+08:00

I had a quick morning photo outing to capture the golden glow at the KTM and Istana. It was my first ever visit to the palace entrance! I was kinda sympathetic to the palace guards who had to stand still for hours on ends.

More pictures of my KL outing...

Staff Farewell

2009-07-03T12:18:00.004+08:00

A senior clerical staff who has worked in our company for 31+ years was given a farewell lunch as a token of appreciation. She is also a good friend.

Have a bite of our farewell lunch #1 and lunch #2...

ICT Productivity Day

2009-07-03T12:15:00.002+08:00

This is an annual event where we share with our internal customers our latest products and services. We also get some of our suppliers to demo and sell their goodies at discounted prices.
I took quite a few photos....

Join us in our productivity day.....

MPS Reunion #1

2009-06-27T22:56:00.002+08:00

A slightly bigger reunion this time, my primary schoolmates met up for lunch at Sunway Resort and chatted about old times. It was really nostalgic to see each other again.

A quick look at my schoolmates reunion.....

New Cat on the Block

2009-06-23T08:38:00.004+08:00

A grey cat appeared out of nowhere and decided to make our house her home. Must be a neighbour's cat becos she is quite domesticated. At the same time, I have joined Facebook, and am drowning in a tsunami of info....

More catty pictures.....

Car Battery Change

2009-06-20T17:43:00.002+08:00

After 2 years and 2 months, my car's battery showed signs of coughing during the morning start. I quickly took my VW GTi to my favourite workshop and replaced the battery with a new one. It costs me only RM380 compared to what VW would have charged me - a whopping RM1,200+. The replacement was done while the car was running; this prevented any computer memory loss stored in the car.

Observe the change of car battery.....

Smart ICT School

2009-06-20T17:39:00.002+08:00

My officemates do corporate social activities, so this time we visited a neighbouring primary school to teach them some computing. I had fun snapping away at the kids.

Look at kids learning smart computing....

Primary School Pre-Reunion

2009-06-20T17:35:00.002+08:00

Out of the blue, some old primary school classmates found me on the Internet and we met up at a cafe. It's been 32 years since we last saw each other! So, it was bizarre talking about our other classmates and catching up on what happened since Std. 6. More reunions are planned...

A quick look at our pre-reunion.....

Wedding Flower Egg

2009-06-13T22:34:00.002+08:00

At a traditional Malay wedding, guests get a gift called "bunga telur" that translated is literally flower egg. My cousin got married and I took loads of portraits of my relatives.

Take a closer look of my cousin's wedding.....

GM's Retirement

2009-05-20T02:24:00.002+08:00

We gave a farewell luncheon to one of our General Manager who retired. There were only about fifty guests, and the atmosphere was jovial and relaxed. The food served was nice and spicy.

Take a look at the retirement pictures.....

The Whole Battalion

2009-05-10T08:11:00.002+08:00

The war is about to begin and the troopers are preparing to battle. My nephew and his friends gather before the paintball scenarios at the Red Earth paintball park. As usual, people would wow at my monster telezoom :)

Enter the paintball battlefield....

Battle Prep

2009-05-05T20:43:00.003+08:00

My nephew's latest craze in paintball. He bought himself a new marker and camo suite, and is testing out his new battle gear.

View more battle shots....

Malaysia's Music Awards

2009-05-03T11:51:00.003+08:00

I was invited by my old classmate friends to attend the Anugerah Industri Muzik that was held at PWTC, KL. This is an invite-only event, where you get to meet, dine and dance with the top stars in the musical scene. Oh, and see them perform too.

Enter the glamourous world of music artistes....

Streamyx Booster

2009-05-02T12:27:00.003+08:00

I upgraded my meagre 512Kbps broadband link to 4Mbps and it took TM's technician and service centre a few tries before succeeding. The technician said that since I lived in an old part of PJ, it didn't matter that the exchange which my house is connected to is nearby, the problem is that the cables are old. Some customers near my area cannot upgrade to 4Mbps... So, I was very lucky that I even got 3.5Mbps!

Mom's Little Ones

2009-04-29T21:24:00.003+08:00

My friend Rita had started her own company that specialises in products and services for mothers. She wanted me to do a shoot for products she had designed and manufactured herself. if you're interested, go visit www.momslittleones.com

See some stuff for mom's and her little ones....

Paintball Battlezone

2009-04-29T21:21:00.002+08:00

My officemates played a paintball match held in Tanamera, Sg. Buloh. As the invited photographer, I had to risk getting shot at by capturing the action where it actually happened - in the battlezone!

Follow me into the paintball game....

Here Horsie...

2009-04-29T21:17:00.002+08:00

Together at the paintball park was a horse farm where these fine animals were bred for playing Polo. Here's a portrait of one of 'em.

More horsie pictures here....

Multifocals

2009-04-21T16:11:00.004+08:00

As age catches up, my eyes require an updated set of glasses because my existing ones are no good for reading anymore. A visit to my optician recommended me getting the latest multifocal glasses, that are really 3 glasses in 1 - long, med and short distance viewing. Plus, the ones I'm getting are based on the newest wavefront technology, whatever that is... Needless to say, I also wanted a trendy frame, so the total cost of ownership shot up to RM1,850 after discounts!

Fancy a new set of multifocals?

Dinner at Harrods

2009-04-10T20:08:00.003+08:00

Yup, you heard me right - Harrods of London, but this time in KLCC. I treated two of my friends for dinner there. It had an eloquent setting, although the dining section is a little small. The food was delicious, although the service wasn't quite up to Harrods standards. We had fun though :)

Taste the style of Harrods in KLCC.....

Ape Spotting

2009-04-05T21:50:00.002+08:00

With no more angels to play with, it was time to head to the wilderness and hunt for alternative furry stuff. I drove all the way to Kuala Selangor Nature Park and spent a few hours there shooting flora and fauna. It was such an exercise, I decided to skip the gym today.

Venture into the natural outdoors....

Angel Spotting

2009-04-05T21:45:00.003+08:00

There was a photo expo at Midvalley Megamall, where talks by men and walks by women were presented, hehe.... I brought along my DSLR and managed to snap up a few angels....

See more angels being spotted.....

Flamingoes

2009-03-21T15:15:00.002+08:00

After the hot air balloon event, I drove to the nearby Wetland that was so peaceful and quiet. My presence must have woken up the flamingoes, either that or they're very receptive to shutterbugs.

Relax with the wetland flamingoes....

Blowing off Hot Air

2009-03-21T15:10:00.003+08:00

I went to the Putrajaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta and took pictures using my super telezoom. The balloons came in all sorts of shapes and colours, and the mood in the crowd was easy going.

Witness the hot air balloons....

InfoPAL

2009-03-21T15:05:00.002+08:00

One of my main responsibilities at work is to improve communications among our staff. To that, we created the InfoPAL program - selected employees who bridge the gap between management and the rest of the staff. The InfoPALs had a review session where each were presented with a button badge.

Take a look at our InfoPAL session.....

Score 5As and get a Notebook

2009-03-15T19:36:00.005+08:00

Times have changed. It used to be that each "A" you get in the final Form 5 exam was worth RM100. Now you can get a notebook and a smartphone, both totaling almost RM3,000! This is what my niece got for scoring in her exams. Congrats to her. Guess her younger brothers need to beat her score to get any goodies...

See the 5A scorer get her notebook.....

Wedding Bells

2009-03-14T18:48:00.002+08:00

This being the start of the school holiday, it's an appropriate time for weddings to take place. One of my cousin decided to tie the knot and quite a number of our relatives turned up for the ceremony.

More pictures of her wedding.......

Quality Recognition

2009-03-05T01:10:00.002+08:00

Once in a while, those employees who performed very well and delivered outstanding service, were given awards during a simple gathering. I was called to take photographs (that's what I'm good at...) and managed to shoot a few pics....

Witness more award recognitions.....

Paintball Mania

2009-03-01T23:56:00.002+08:00

A rather large group (80+) of my nephew's friends gathered at Bukit Cerakah, Shah Alam to wage a battle in its thick forests. My brother and I decided to just be photographers and yet almost got shot in the crossfire! It was a hot day so I sweated it out, but it was a fun outing.

Join us in the paintball warfare.....

Exotic Dinner in a Paradise Setting

2009-02-23T01:48:00.002+08:00

My friends and I are always on the lookout for exciting places to have a meal. We discovered this beautiful sanctuary of a restaurant hidden within the hillside rainforest of Ampang called Tamarind Spring. It serves delicious and exotic cuisine from Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Highly recommended.

Witness us delighted in the exotic dinner......

My Boss' Son's Wedding

2009-02-17T19:40:00.002+08:00

Many couples take advantage of Valentine's Day to celebrate their wedding. So did my boss' son, who had his wedding at our company's multi-purpose hall. Needless to say, I was the official photographer and snapped happily at anything pretty.

Browse the rest of the wedding ceremony and the rehearsal session......

3D GPS

2009-01-30T19:43:00.002+08:00

I just bought the latest gadget for in-car GPS navigation - the Papago Z-820. It has a 480x272 4.3" TFT touch-screen LCD and features 3D Landmarks, 3D Junction Views and 3D Buildings. Based on the 400MHz Samsung 2443 CPU with SiRFstar III GPS, I found it fast and responsive. It uses the latest Papago X2 3D navigation software that is really easy to use and comes with Malaysia and Singapore maps.

A few more pics of the 3D GPS device....

Historical Melaka

2009-01-27T22:04:00.002+08:00

On the same day as our Tg. Bidara trip, we drove south to Melaka town and spent there till the night taking pictures. It being Chinese New Year holiday, there were many visitors and tourists, and the streets were decorated with red lanterns. Melaka is a very good place for photography, as there are so many interesting scenes and activities to capture.

Have a look at my Melaka album.....

A Swim in Tg. Bidara

2009-01-27T22:01:00.003+08:00

My brother, a friend and I decided to go on a photoshoot, since it was a holiday, so we drove to a beach in Melaka called Tanjung Bidara. Once there, we realised it wasn't too great a place, plus it was crowded to the hilt. Still, I took a few pictures for memories sake.

More photos by the Bidara beach.....

Tahlil Ayah Long

2009-01-14T23:44:00.002+08:00

A gathering to give prayers to my late uncle is held annually, and it is also a time to meet up with my cousins. I must say, the food was a little over the top this time around :)

Take a look at the tahlil for my uncle.....

Wackos Reunion

2009-01-12T03:04:00.003+08:00

When the planets and stars align together, that is, when my Wacko friends Sharm and Anussa are in Malaysia at the same time, from their home in Sweden and Australia respectively, we meet up for dinner to catch up on gossip and revel on old times.

Watch the Wackos reunited.....

New Gym Shoes

2009-01-05T14:36:00.002+08:00

It was shopping season, and I got myself a pair of new sports shoes, besides the usual T-shirts and trousers. This one is to back up my existing gym shoes, just in case. I also use it whenever I go for any outdoor outing too.

Check out my other shoes.....

Turkey Lunch

2008-12-25T19:27:00.003+08:00

Not that we celebrate Xmas, but since it was a holiday, my aunt decided to cook roast turkey and invite a few of us over for lunch. The meal was so good it brought memories of my time studying 'A' Levels and my degree in the UK. After lunch, my cousin and I went to take photos of the neighbourly birds....

View my aunt's family after their turkey lunch.....

Office Monthly Gathering

2008-12-25T19:22:00.002+08:00

Our office colleagues gather every month to celebrate birthdays, listen to some official announcements, and have a nice lunch. Sometimes we say hello to new employee, and other times we bid farewell to those that leave the division or company. Generally, a good break from work.

See our monthly gathering.....

Timing Belt Snapped on Alfa

2008-12-24T16:07:00.002+08:00

My brother was driving my Alfa Romeo 146 when the timing belt snapped! Luckily it happened near a petrol station, which was where the car died. It had to be towed and eventually sent to the workshop.

See the Alfa towed to the workshop....

Wedding in a Hall

2008-12-23T22:33:00.002+08:00

My relative got married and I drove a few of us to Dewan Ahmad Razali in Klang where the ceremony was held. It was a good thing we came early as there was little carpark available. The stage was adorned with the Pelamin surrounded by bouquets of flowers.

Witness my relatives' wedding.....

Photoshoot

2008-12-20T22:57:00.002+08:00

My friend Sharmala, who now lives in Sweden, returned to Malaysia for her annual holiday, and had asked me to take a candid photoshoot of her family. We got another friend to let us use her apartment for the photo session. There were some indoor scenes, but mostly I had taken them outside by the pool, which was kinda fun to do.

View the pictures from the family photoshoot.....

Xmas Party

2008-12-14T13:26:00.002+08:00

One of my office friends invited me to dinner as part of her New Year and Christmas celebrations. We savoured her delicious home-cooked steak and roast chicken, plus excellent nutmeg-apple crumble with ice-cream. Got acquainted with her friends and had a good time.

Take a peek at the dinner party.....

Wet in a Waterfall

2008-12-13T18:10:00.004+08:00

It was time for a morning getaway to a local waterfall situated in Ulu Langat at Sungai Gabai. My brother's family wanted to have a picnic and enjoy the natural surroundings. We had to climb over 300 steps to reach the waterfall summit (thank goodness there were concrete stairs) and although it was kinda taxing, the effort was worth it. The best part was to get massaged by the strong waterfall itself - I highly recommend it!

Watch us enjoy the waterfall outing.....

Another Farewell

2008-12-13T18:05:00.002+08:00

A close colleague of mine has decided to leave our company to be with her husband who is working overseas in Saudi Arabia. She joined our company about the same time I did, so I've known her for almost twenty years.... All the best to her and family.

See our farewell to her......

Workshop Briefing

2008-12-02T21:56:00.002+08:00

As part of my current project, I organised a workshop for selected executives and managers at a local hotel. We got the ballroom that had nice decor, and the food that was provided was pretty good too. All in all, I'd say it was a successful event.

See the participants of the workshop....

Silver Wedding

2008-11-23T07:26:00.005+08:00

Two of my officemates decided to tie the knot and a few of us attended their reception in the state of Perak (silver in Malay). It was a simple affair but they were dressed in gold. Those who followed me in my car got a taste of what my VW GTi was capable of, and were pleased to be passengers on the trip.

Delight in a few pictures of the glittery wedding.....

Animal Shooting

2008-11-18T12:07:00.003+08:00

I'm now an animal hunter.... shooting with my new evil bazooka-like Sigma Monster..... this time, I'm ready for the kill.... even if the beast is perched faraway on a treetop..... or sneaking steathly in the river..... that creature won't escape me now.....

See some of the animals shot by me......

Farewell Party

2008-11-12T20:42:00.004+08:00

It's funny, but when someone close to us leaves, we celebrate the farewell like a party (if that person is not someone we like, we won't even have a farewell...) So, one of our officemates got transferred outstation, and we had a happy lunch.

Please browse her farewell album.....

Picnic in a Jungle

2008-11-09T23:18:00.002+08:00

My brother and I decided to venture to another nature spot, this time at Ulu Yam. I think the streams and forests here are more scenic than Janda Baik, and its actually closer to KL. You'll also get to see a dam that is quite beautiful, and pass thru some small rustic looking towns.

View the pictures of Ulu Yam.....

Stroll thru Nature

2008-11-08T18:46:00.004+08:00

My brother and I took a drive to the village town of Janda Baik and snapped away several pictures of the tropical landscape found there. You can find lots of rainforested hills, watery streams, pretty kampung homes, and a few animals fielding for food....

You can see more of Janda Baik here.....

Yet Another Open House

2008-11-02T12:31:00.002+08:00

This time is was with my sister-in-law's relatives, who are Johorians. They had a family gathering cum birthday party. The light was kinda dim and thanks to my Nikon D700 and Sigma 30mm f1.4, I managed to photograph the whole event without using flash.

Fun and laughter at the Johorian open house.....

A Visit to Bentong Famly

2008-11-02T12:24:00.003+08:00

My mum's kampung is Bentong, and she decided to make a visit to meet the relatives there. Tok Busu has a new home, which he acquired recently after selling his land. The new home is actually quite near to his old house. Needless to say, I took the opportunity to grab as many pictures of the nice bungalow.

Take a look at Bentong's new home.....

More Raya Open Houses

2008-10-31T18:57:00.002+08:00

Well, I managed to be invited to two office organised open house events, and savoured a few dishes, like Nasi Kerabu and Top Hats. My tummy now is definitely showing and I better spend a bit more time at the gym :0

Join me in the open house celebrations....

Manjalara Mosque

2008-10-27T09:17:00.004+08:00

On route to one of my officemate's Raya open house, I stopped by this mosque for afternoon prayers. It had nice colourful stained glass windows and a small courtyard that reminded me of some of the middle-Eastern designs.

Take a closer look at the Manjalara Mosque....

Hari Raya Open Houses

2008-10-27T09:08:00.003+08:00

As usual, it is traditional to visit friends and relatives as part of the month-long Raya celebrations. A big one was held at my HQ office for our ICT Division, and that went well, with stage performances of songs and dance. A smaller one was held at my officemate and boss' home and the lemang and rendang there was delicious.

More photos of my office, officemate and boss' Raya celebrations.....

Wackos Night Out

2008-10-20T19:04:00.003+08:00

My wacko friend from Down Under, Anush, came over for a working trip, so we invited her out for a Saturday dinner and dance! We had Portuguese dishes at Asian Heritage Row and then later went to Crowne Plaza Hotel to dance to hip-hop music.

Join us on a crazy wacko niteout.....