A Walk To See The Stars

Since I can't sleep right now, I think I better don't waste time and start to update my blog^^. A month ago after returning from Cambodia, pain was actually all over my body. But, I still wanted to join Ipoh Starwalk 2009! Yes, it had 2 years since I stopped joining the contest. Back then, my friends and I were obsessed with certs, certs, certs.....

Anyway, early morning.....

When I reached there, it was crowded! or should I say "flooded" with humans!!!! It was still dark that time! Therefore, I got a snap of the alien-like lamp post^^ I like~~~

Then, after hours of waiting, ....

When the walk was started, the situation was rather chaotic! People, people, and people everywhere@@. From there, you can see lovely father and son, stylish walkers, and the cool-green odder. Haha, it was rather interesting to see these scenes.

Then, within 100 mins, I reached the finish line....

My achievement was quite disappointing! I used to walk quite fast! Now, I have become a pre-mature old man who lost to a real old man........Anyway, of course, I joined the mini carnival after walking with the stars. Like any normal events, performances, food, drinks...and my favourite - Lucky Draw(^^) Well, the mc uncle really annoyed me! It took around 3 hours to finish the lucky draw and I did not win anything ><.....Yalor, that uncle talked too much....

Anyway, this is the 1st time I felt not so excited about events. Maybe, I am already bored of walking so long and not winning anything. Oh well, I think I might retire from Starwalk .......

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The Never-ending Combat of Malay Language Versus English Language

It is back to the same old story again. Which language is better for teaching mathematics and science? Currently,it seemed that the government has decided to revert back to the previous language. This means that the current textbooks would be a huge pollution to the environment. and current students would be a huge misery again. The change to English language teaching of mathematics and science has been implemented for 6 years! Now, I also don't know why they suddenly wanted to change back to Malay Language. (Did parents protest? public pressure?)

During my days, everything was taught in Malay. Therefore, it was a lot easier for me to study. Now, I heard that primary students would have to study mathematics and science in both languages even though it was changed to English Language teaching. In this case, they would have to sit 4 papers for science and mathematics. This situation is mainly due to the improper planning by certain parties. Well, when you change everything to English, just use English. Using dual-language examination paper most probably would not help the implementation!

Now, when most students were familiarized with English as the teaching language, they want to use back Malay Language. I think that students' abilities to adapt are stronger than we thought. However, the ever-changing of languages in teaching would affect their results adversely. Students need time to learn new knowledge. Reverting back to the previous language would imply that students need more time to learn the same knowledge, but in different language. Isn't this a bit irrational?

Even though I am educated in Malay Language for Science and Mathematics, I would support the use of English Language as the teaching medium. Reasons? Firstly, anyone who goes to/ went to colleges and universities would know that English is the main teaching medium (No more Malay Language in Science and Mathematics). Therefore, instead of using Malay Language as teaching medium, English language would be a wiser choice to prepare students for their undergraduates time!

We also have to understand that learning science and mathematics in Malay Language is not a definite sign of patriotism. To love our country, we have to learn the history by heart and to appreciate Malay Language sincerely. Even though I have not been writing in Malay Language for ages, I still remember it deeply (thanks to Puan Ooi^^).

Negaraku, tanah tumpahnya darahku,
Rakyat hidup, bersatu dan maju,
Rahmat bahagia, Tuhan kurniakan,
Raja kita, selamat bertahkta.
Rahmat bahagia, Tuhan kurniakan,
Raja kita, selamat bertahkta.

P.S: Dr. Mahathir has set up a poll here! English Language or Malay Language? You Decide!

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Just like A Trip To New Zealand!^^

Well, the title is really exaggerating! This so-called trip happened about a month ago even before my Cambodia Trip.

• Cambodia Day 1
• Cambodia Day 2
  
• Cambodia Day 3
  
• Cambodia Day 4 & 5

About a month ago, I just finished the ever-scary final examination. With all the time in hand, I was as free as birds. Then, every gathering came at once. One of the gatherings was at the usual Midvalley (Yes, I am almost pro in Midvalley coz almost can memorize the map there^^). Anyway, after 2 movies (Terminator Salvation and Star Trek) in a row, me, hiewmun, kenneth, wei wen and clarence needed to rest. Then, we wondered around Midvalley and The Garden.

Without a proper planning of going to where, we ended up in New Zealand.......Natural Ice-Cream! Hahaha, it was just like a trip to New Zealand^^. The shop was actually in between the runway of Midvalley and Gardens.

We were quite surprised that New Zealand Natural was in Midvalley. Haha, this was really meant to be! Yes, we stepped inside the shop....again, it was just like a trip to New Zealand!^^ Hahaha! With all the beautiful-to-sight flavours of ice-creams, we wanted to have it all! But, you, me and everybody knew that that was not going to happen! Haha!!!! To sum it up, WANR(We are not rich!). Please take a good look at the prices carefully!~~~

At the end, we chose the very chocolaty flavour and oreo flavour!

To be honest, the ice-creams were fantastic! It was really a taste of New Zealand Naturally. But, too bad that we could only choose 2 flavours! Aiyo, we paid so much - But, still can't get more than 2 flavours ! This was the only setback><

The story did not just end here. With all the ice-creams in our bellies, we were a little bit high! ~~~ quite high ! Why? Haha, look at the pics below! You will know why! Anyway, which 1 is me?

Well, when it was my turn to mimic one of the artists, suddenly, the place was crowded =.= Haiz, it was quite embarrassing to do that (even wei wen dumped us there). But, then, this struck my head! I am still 20...How many 20 do I still have left? Will I be that daring to do that again after 10 years......This picture represent our youths^^

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