Monthly Archives: March 2006

Whistle while you Work

My growing list of useless talents includes being able to whistle and hum at the same time. I can also do this in parts. My voice takes on the main melody, and my whistling takes the descend part. Alternatively, voice … Continue reading

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Nancy of the Real-Estate

On the way back home on Sunday, we drove past the site of devastated Shah Alam. The rain came down in torrents the night before, and resulted in this: The sign reads: “LAND FOR RENTAL. CALL NANCY: 019-3363012.” Poor Nancy!

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Patriotisme?

With the Buena Vista Social Club playing in the background, I observe three things as I drive to work every morning. Cruising down the NKVE, I pass by a Petronas (Malaysia’s national petrol company) station. In front of the station … Continue reading

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Very Open University

“Minimum of 12 months working experience in related fields (company secretarial, accounting or general management) for Bumiputera and 18 months experience for Non Bumiputera; at least one year in the case of Bumiputeras; or, at least 2 years in the … Continue reading

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Not the Jaded Path

Today marks the end of my second month working at the Centre for Public Policy Studies. It has been an incredible journey so far. Making my entrance into the organisation at a stage when important discussions were taking place, the … Continue reading

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