Nasi dagang at gerai no.2 Tanjung Api, Kuantan.

Fishing boat undergoing repair.

Me visiting the ship yard.

Tanjung Api Kuantan.

During my last visit to Kuantan one of my relative took my family to Tanjung Api to eat nasi dagang. We have to be there early or there will be no nasi dagang as it is very popular with the local there, according to him.

True enough, the nasi was very tasty and judging by the crowd we were wise to be there early.

While having our meals I was distracted by industrial noise next door. I was informed it came from the fishing boat repair yard nearby. Leaving the rest to continue with their second helping I ventured out to see the ship yard. I was amazed to see the work being done at the workshop there. Amid modern equipments and conventional tools I could see many artisans and craft men busy doing their work. I found out they do not receive formal training but learned their trade from their elders. I just wonder if the relevant ministry is playing active role in promoting the industry. These people are working on ocean going boat where safety is very critical. We are capable of building navy ship and merchant ship, I wonder if we have overlooked the simple need of our fisherman, after all that is where our fish on the dining table come from

The crowd admiring Mona Lisa Painting.

Aina and Mona Lisa.

Fatin and Mona Lisa.
DA VINCI exhibition coming to KL.

At the whooping cost of RM1.05mil National Art Gallery is trying to bring the legendary works of Leonardo Da Vinci to Malaysia albeit minus the famous Mona Lisa. For security reason the French Government do not allow the painting to leave French Soil. With or without Mona Lisa the exhibition is still worthwhile to attend for many of us. For those who have read the novel or watch the movie 'Da Vinci Code' they would be able to relate certain part of Da Vinci work. He is not just an artist but a scientist, engineer, inventor and a poet all in one. I can't wait to see his original sketches of helicopter, jet engine, submarine and flying machine. National Art Gallery must be lauded for making such effort to bring the exhibition to Southeast Asia for the first time. If your children is inclined to arts this exhibition is a must for them after all a trip to Paris is not cheap in comparison. (in today STAR, date of exh. tba)

Ame and Intan at Fraser's Hill - 25th Jan 2009.

Clowning around at Fraser's Hill.

Happy Birthday to my Twin.

OMG you are already twenty eight years old. How fast times has flown. It seemed like yesterday when I received that phone call from University Hospital informing that they had to perform cesarean to bring you to this world. Those landmarks in your life flickering through my mind .. flashbacks .. kindergarten.. primary school.. secondary school.. college school.. University school.. he he driving school.. Deep in my heart you are still my little girl. I will always love you very much and accept you for what you are. I thank God for all the joy (he he and pain) you had given me. I pray for your safety and happiness and your futures. Happy birthday!!

Aircraft Ditching.
I saw on ASTRO this morning US Airways Airbus A320 made successful ditching (landing on water) on the Hudson River near Manhattan, New York. The Airliner with 155 passengers and crews just took off from La Guardia Airport minutes earlier had encountered a bird strike which crippled both of its engine. The pilot decided to make air turn back and was directed to land at Teterboro, New Jersey. However the pilot had to ditch the plane into Hudson River as he was loosing height rapidly. Credit must be given to the pilot and the crew who had handled the situation professionally as a result there was no serious fatality. This goes to show that proper training of human resources is a good investment for any organisation. The picture showed the plane remained floating after several hours as the wing was designed to act as a float under such situation provided it remained intact.

(Pic from Yahoo Flickr)

Cik Jam Wedding.

Finally after waiting for more than ... years my younger sister found her match and decided to end her bachelor days. He he at last merasa juga makan nasi minyak hang.

A simple reception attended by about 300 guest was held at Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam (KGPA) on 27th. Dec 2008.

My family had group photo with the newly wed couple. I was deeply touched by the closeness shown by my sister instant family. Wishing you all the best sis.