Beijing Olympic 2008 - day 16-
Finally it is over. Now I can breath easy and look at other channel on the Astro. Malaysia has one lone silver medal to show but that had given birth to two datukship. When CM of Penang announced LCW to be awarded datukship I was awed. Then his coach Misbun Sidek to get one too from the Malacca state, that was awesome. It is about time sportsmen and sportswomen in this country be given the due recognition. Their contributions to the country is too valuable to the future generation. I am hoping Shalin to be given one soon for her contribution in Bowling.
For the overall medal score, China must be commended for being a model host and for being the first Asian nation to be the Olympic Champion.
OK lets see London in 2012.

Billboard (3)
On the 14th. July 2008 I wrote something about billboard that portray politician faces. It turn out I was not the only one who was curious on the effectiveness of such advertisement to promote tourism in this country. Mr. Lim Kit Siang posted similar question in parliament recently but did not get any answer yet. Refer below:
16. PR-1213-L16059
*Tuan Lim Kit Siang* [Ipoh Timur] minta *MENTERI PELANCONGAN* menyatakan bilangan dan kos papan-papan iklan promosi pelancongan yang diletak di sepanjang Lebuh Raya Utara-Selatan, serta rasional bagi gambar-gambar YAB Perdana Menteri, Timbalan Perdana Menteri serta Menteri turut dipaparkan di papan-papan iklan berkenaan, apakah kajian saintifik yang menunjukkan gambar-gambarberkenaan turut membantu menggalakkan pelancongan.

Beijing Olympic 2008.
At last Malaysia get a medal, albeit only a silver. How many days the countyry have been waiting? I can't remember anymore but it is worth it. Now Malaysia is on the list. More than 50% of the paticipating countries don't even have a medal to show. At least we can proudly say we are among the medal winner like China and USA. He he must be the understatement of the year.
In the mean time Michael Phelps has become the greatest Olympian of all time after winning his 8th gold metal, seven of them in new world record time. A monumental feat indeed.

Day....3 Beijing Olympic 2008
Park Tae-hwan of Korea ended the American and Australian domination in the pool by taking 400 metre free style. The Thai lady scored gold in weight lifting 53Kg category. What is interesting is her long name.. Prapawadee Jaroenrattanatarakon. Malaysian double lady badminton bowed out after losing to the Korean.
Day....4 Beijing Olympic 2008
Surprise .. Wong Choong Hann beat Taufik Hidayat in the second round of man badminton. Michael Phelps on to his second gold...almost as his team mate, Jason Lezak came from behind to win the 4X100m free style.
Day....5 Beijing Olympic 2008
Malaysians medal hope melting away. First saw the archery team event losing to Italy by just a mere 5 point. On the last shoot out two of the Malaysian archer scored bull eye but it was too late to catch up with the Italians.
In badminton, lady single player lost out to China by a whisker and our double men best hope saw the exit by the Indonesian. We are left with LCW.
Day....6 Beijing Olympic 2008
The medal tally list is getting longer. Now more than 52 countries has won at least one medal, what ever the colour may be. Where is Malaysia? Still not there. Our badminton hero LCW is still in the medal hunt. Hang on there my hero. The whole country is looking forward to this.
Michael Phelps continued his medal hunt with fifth gold. What a performance. I think he will have no problem in breaking Mark Spitz’s 36 years old record of winning 7 gold.
China continue to lead with 22 gold and the nearest rival is USA with 10 gold. Saw picture of President Bush with one of the beach volleyball player. He is still there in Beijing. Wonder who is running the country.
Day....7 Beijing Olympic 2008
LCW into the final after beating the Korean at the same time ensuring Malaysia at least a silver medal. That really put off the pressure on him. To most Malaysians me included the hope is for him to get the gold. It will really do the country proud.
Day....8 Beijing Olympic 2008
Michael Phelps on target. He is already on his 7th gold, equalling the feat achieved by Mark Spitz at Atlanta. Field and track started.

Beijing Olympic 2nd. day -
List of countries with medal is getting longer, more than 32 on the second day but Malaysia is nowhere to be seen. Michael Phelps on target going for his maximum record of eight gold medals. Even the American is crazy with figure 8. Surprise.. surprise China, the host country is leading with 8 medal tally. Oh eight again.
Is it so hard to get even one bronze medal after spending millions. It is hard. It is easier to sent somebody to outer space.
I doesn't seemed fair when a person can swim away with eight gold medal and yet for a soccer team to get a gold, it is a hard and winding road for the whole team.

Olympic 2008 - Lets the game begin -
It's happening every four years, the sporting meet that get more grand every time it is being organised and the 2008 games is no different. The opening ceremony, estimated cost 100 millions USD, was one of the most spectacular the world had ever seen.
204 nations are taking part this time round. Brunei state did make a name that night by failing to submit competitors name on time, so was not allowed to participate in the game. Malaysian contingent was among the first to appear marching proudly in the national dress.
As many as 54 head of states attended the function including Yang Di Pertuan Agong.
Many of the events will be shown live on Astro channel for the next two weeks. May the best sportsmen/women win. Malaysians hope of bringing the first gold medal home looked very bright this time. Our badminton fans will have to wait and see.

There must be thousands of them. Many years ago during my primary school days, I was taught in details the kind of life these little ants live. There is the queen, the soldiers and of course the workers. Ever wonder if you are just one of the ant. Living in an ants colony could be interesting you know. One thing for sure you do not have to worry about the cost of living.

This old bungalow is the remnant of the colonial era. Judging by the old chimney protruding from the roof, it could be constructed in the mid fifties. It could be the residence of one of the senior government servant during the time. The building still looked solid. Why is it being abandoned? I wonder why?
I was exploring the area behind the Kuala Pilah rest house. The road was leading to the communication tower on the hill top. The spot seemed isolated from the rest of the town. When many people are still with out proper dwelling, it seemed like a waste.

I was down with dengue fever since 27th July 08. I did not quite realise it at that time thinking it was just a normal fever. It started with my mrs when she was admitted to DE Medical centre on 23rd July08. I was very occupied with her illness and my daughter too had some form of virus infection. So I just went for the normal fever treatment, so was on MC for three days. After my mrs was discharged and my daughter became better I decided to go for blood test at DE Medical centre in Shah Alam. True enough I was diagnosed with dengue but fortunately the blood count had gone up and my condition was considered stable. I am still not feeling well and this is my first attempt at my blog.It was a terrible feeling when everything doesn't feel right. All the joint aches and that bitter feeling in the mouth. But I am feeling better now. He he God is testing me.