Malaysia
The Long & Winding Road…To A Malaysian PR (Permanent Residence)
Envelopes marked ‘Urusan Seri Paduka Baginda‘ always fill my heart with dread for some reason. That phrase, loosely translated to ‘Affairs of His Majesty’ [NB: Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy] marks envelopes containing official letters come from government agencies, like Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (Bureau of Internal Revenue) and Imigresen Malaysia (Malaysian Immigration). So when … Continue reading
Sunshine Makes Me Happy
This shot of the Petronas Twin Towers that I took yesterday using my HTC Desire (from a moving car at that!) somehow reminds me of the late John Denver’s song “Sunshine On My Shoulders“. Hope your Monday’s not too toxic :) SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDERS – John Denver Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy … Continue reading
The Great Malaysian-Indonesian Divide
At first glance, Bahasa Malaysia (Malaysian language) and Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian language) look very similar. Most of the words are the same — makan (eat), ikan (fish), rumah (house); the structure of sentences are also the same, e.g. Ini anak saya (This is my child). But after countless trips to Indonesia, it is becoming more … Continue reading
The Inimitable Style Of The Malaysian Motorcyclist
You can easily tell you are in Malaysia simply by looking at the motorcyclists on the road. For one, the law requires that everyone wears a helmet. This law is strictly enforced in the cities and major towns, failure to comply with which entails a hefty fine. Unless you go into the kampung (villages), where … Continue reading
Prince Court Medical Centre: The Hospital That Masquerades As A Hotel
Welcome to the Prince Court Medical Centre, Malaysia’s internationally-accredited private healthcare facility. The hospital is located right in the heart of KL’s central business district, just a stone’s throw from major shopping centres (Pavilion and Star Hill), Kraftangan (KL Craft Complex), and several embassies (US, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Switzerland). The moment you walk into its … Continue reading
