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Angin & Air
Drive into any petrol station in Malaysia and you’re bound to see a sign “Angin Dan Air”. This sign really confused me when I was new in Malaysia and knew very little Malay. You see, angin [ah-ngin] means ‘air’ while air [ayh] means ‘water’. The sign, of course, means ‘air and water’ but my brain, … Continue reading
On ‘Minum’ & ‘Inom’
When I was new in Malaysia, I was shocked to hear people asking each other out for a drink, even in the morning. “Jom, I belanja you minum!” (Come, I’ll buy you a drink!) It’s quite common to go into an office at 10 am or so and find that person nowhere to be found. … Continue reading
About Me:
Selamat datang (welcome)!
I am Mimi -- mother, careerwoman, incidental world traveler, photography enthusiast, self-confessed gadget geek, and aspiring linguist (7 languages to date).
I'm a Filipina married to a Malaysian. Kuala Lumpur has been my home since 1993.
You may reach me at mimi[at]sleeplessinkl.com.
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