Rapport.....relation marked by harmony, conformity, accord, or affinity

I'm very delighted to hear good news, about some of my SCM students (Kulim Hi-Tech) that will be graduating next convocation, in march 2011. They have put their efforts, commitments, sacrifices, hard works, etc. to accomplish their MBA.

Congratulations! Even, some still contacting me....through email.....

It's really brilliant to maintain good rapport with people. I also ensure superb relationship with my teachers, friends, lecturers and others. My supervisor, AP T. Ramayah taught me very precious lesson...be meticulous and diligent....

It's a great result!

It's a great game. Finally, Berbatov has shown his skills and scoring ability. The result certainly boosted Man U players to contribute more....

The Final Exam: Inventory Management

The final exam for Inventory Management paper was conducted at DTSO last night. It's really amazing though......some students didn't know how to spell my name correctly. It is just an indication....whether they're serious or not for this paper. If I were them, certainly, I'll make sure, I write the name correctly. This simple thing helps students to improve their analytical capability anyway......

Business Strategy Series

It would be very delighted to receive an email from Emerald this morning. Finally, my article published. This is my third article published from my PhD. thesis. I'm still working on another paper but on different journal. It's really painstaking before your paper or article be published. It's not easy though. I just motivate myself to work hard as my supervisor whose papers were academically recognised in various journal publications.

Enough is enough......

I hate to scold people. Whoever fails to understand simple instruction certainly needs brain check. I've given second opportunity for my students to re-seat for their quiz...(it's just 20%) but, nobody interested and once the carry mark published, they came and met me.....of course with tonnes of excuses.

What are the lousy excuses? "I didn't check my email"; "There is no Internet connection at my room"; I need to go back to my hometown"; "I thought you won't be given me the chance to re-do the quiz"; etc.

The issue is simple: ignorance.....

I hope the students can learn something from this incident...although it might be a very expensive lesson.....

Tire or tyre?

It's a compulsory routine for everyone to take care his/her car. Sometimes, we might not able to notice abnormality in the car condition. And, it happened to my wife's car. The front tires unexpectedly cracked.....

So, be careful ....observe your car frequently. Look for any physical abnormalities. It is common before any failure, the symptom will show first.....and whether you notice it or not. The crack tires changed.....and the cost was RM320.00.......

An advice from the mechanic...please avoid Silverstone tires.....he has changed many sets every week due to the same problem.....crack tires....

Final Exam 2010...

I wish all the best to my students.......and to all students for your final examination. The clock clicks so fast....perhaps you just feel that.....as you've gone through the class only for few days or weeks.....

Please study hard, maintain your perseverance, diligence and don't forget to pray. I always hope all my students will perform better in this final exam as some of them are repeaters......

"Good luck....don't ever cheat and don't forget your calculator"

Once upon a time....

It was 19/7/2001 when my late brother collapsed and I have to make a very difficult decision. He was in coma.....then rushed to Sungai Bakap Hospital....However, I need to meet my supervisor in KL the next day. I just couldn't make my mind...which one to prioritise. But, my beloved mother, calmly said..."it's ok....settle your study related things and we will take care your brother..."

Late in the afternoon, I drove to KL and the next day I managed to visit him at the Sungai Bakap Hospital. He was then transferred to the General Hospital Penang around 6.30pm as his condition worsen......

The basic thing here is.....whenever you have problem and unable to decide what to do...your mother surely knows best how to solve things......

Flood in Kedah- It's nothing personal....

I was posted something in FB....about the flood incident....and as I expected, some of my friends responded accordingly. It didn't matter for me because I always believe everyone has the right to express his/her opinion. But, when it comes to the flood incident, I was so irritated to hear some people are very defensive, i.e. accusing the electrified double-tracking project as the main culprit.

Kedah is very unique as it receives rains throughout the year. But, the rain falls will defer from month to month. However, on 1 November 2010, the rain falls for Kedah and Perlis showed surprised statistics.

I've read a blog illustrated the flood incident and provided very good insight. Please check this link. The river level also increased drastically within few hours. JPS (Irrigation and Drainage Department) provides the statistics of a river in Kedah as below.

For me, the basic point for argument is very simple, you must have data to support your justification.....and please be prepared for other's point of view as well.......

It's nearly a disastrous performance!

Winning 2-1 is enough for Man United. The match between Man U and Wolves always a hard one. Especially when the team selection seemed to be questionable. But, Sir Alex has done it again, with 24-year experiences he managed to show who's the boss to players.

But, Bebe was certainly a waste for Man Utd. team. He was a substitute and has been substituted after 75th minutes. I foresee he won't be long to be in Old Trafford. Park Ji-Sung was the hero for the match as he scored both goals.

What??? Electrified Double-Tracking Project??

It's been reported that the main reason for the worst ever flood incident in Alor Setar, Kedah was due to the electrified double-tracking construction. I'm not the expert in railway construction, but I am strongly believed that for any multi-billion development project, a thorough and comprehensive environmental impact assessment (EIA) were properly done.

Irrigation and drainage systems, hills slopes, forest clearance, etc. are some of the common issues in EIA. So, to whom it may be concerned, don't be too defensive and stay away from denial syndrome.....

Bon Voyage-Mekah

My brother in law and wife have arrived safely in Mekah. It's raining as well there but not so heavily as in Kedah I think. The pics taken at the airport last week, 29/10/2010. I wish they able to get Haji Mabrur, insyaAllah...

It's flooded......so please becareful

I made a right decision to go back early yesterday. I've not attended the convocation as I observed the condition worsen......the rain not stopped since Saturday morning. Many students and parents trapped in the flood at Changlun and some in the Sintok-Padang Besar Highway.

My friend, Yon uploaded many photos....so please check the link.

Jitra area also affected......and I unable to go out as all exit routes were closed.

The wettest convocation...

It's raining heavily since Saturday.....and many areas were flooded. However, the convocation still goes on as planned. Many parents and relatives come to UUM to share the glorious moments of their sons/daughters important day. Congratulations to all graduates and I wish them all the best in their career and life.

My ex-student, a friend and a sister, Angel visited me yesterday. She was a very good student.....and very talented and committed in her study. Her convocation was 4 years ago....I taught her co-curricular class, Entreprenuership. But, the relationship goes on until today. She's now working in one of the multinational companies in Penang and currently doing her MBA in USM. I always pray for her success and wish her all the best in her future.....

Of course, I always pray for all my students success and advise them accordingly.....whether they want to listen to my advice or not......up to them....