When it can be finished??

It took nearly two months. The progress is about 70% ready. Just anxiously wait for the completion.......

25 December 2011....

This was the date when we tied the knot. I always feel so grateful to have her as my companion. It has been few years for us to really understand well each other. Alhamdulillah, The Almighty Allah SWT has given us so memorable moments together. The most important thing in our lives of course to tolerate with each other and always respect each other. Thee 10th annivesarry so meaningful to me. I feel that every single moment passes through is extremely stranged for me if I don't share with her.....thank you my wife......

Futsal.....

I've planned a futsal tournament next week and will be organised by Alumni Centre,UUM. Yes...it's true....that I'm a die hard fan for futsal. I enjoy playing futsal every Wednesday and Friday nights. I bought a pair of Adidas futsal shoes and found it was not comfortable compared to my previous Nike shoes. So, after two times of wearing the Adidas shoes, I've made my decision to buy a new pair. And today, my wife bought me a pair of Nike futsal shoes....thanks dear....

LCW....please help him.....

I was so frustrated with the recent performance of LCW. He failed so many times when he played against Chinese players...i.e. Lin Dan and Chen Long. BAM must act fast to ensure our chance of getting gold medal in London Olympic 2012 can be materialised. My observation is....LCW needs back MS as his coach. MS knows his performance best and can help him to prepare himself for London Olympic 2012.

Racist?

The verdict has come out and he's found guilty. The moral of the story is,  don't ever curse people of their origin. Use your brain wisely. This is my advice.....to myself and others......
Watch out your words...OK.

IMF...

I just received a very good news about our country. However, it certainly different from what that have been reported in the pro-opposition related media. But, the source, seemingly from IMF itself and shows that Malaysia is much better compare to our neighbouring countries....i.e. Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia...etc..

A gift for her...

I know exactly what she wants. The way she looks to a pamphlet....and Coach website....and always highlights the quality of the product. Finally, yesterday...I've made my decision to buy her a gift for our 10th anniversary which will be celebrated on 25/12/2011. Actually, we've celebrated our anniversary on 7 Syawal back in September 2011....but I didn't tell her about giving her a Coach handbag at all...and just keep it secret...

The most important thing for me...to see her really happy...with the simple gift.....I love you...sayang...

it's just a privilege

I spent 3 days and 2 nights at City Bayview Beach Resort, Penang for a course organised by UUM Student's Affair Department. It's a cosy and nice hotel. I look forward to bring my family here. Surely my sons love the beach and swimming pool.

But....it depends a lot my schedule. It'll be very hectic month in January as many programs already planned.

As the director of Alumni Centre, I always being given a single room for any courses I've attended. In fact, I didn't request it at all but the room was allocated for me. Perhaps....it's just a privilege for the director of UUM Alumni centre......

A visit to Kuantan

I took my student to Pekan on Thursday. It's a class activity that I purposely plan in order to give my students some exposures. Hicom Automotive Manufacturers is an automotive  assembler for various models such as Suzuki, Hino, Mitsubishi, Mercedes and Volkswagen. For me, the visit was very fruitful and hope they learnt something.

Dejected....

What a day for me today....as Manchester United was beaten by FC Basel. It's contingent effect of a sloppy game before, against Aston Villa. The inconsistency in front of goal clearly materialised with numerous chances wasted astonishingly. I hope they can work out something to rectify the problem....and I strongly suggest the management should hire new faces in the winter transfer.....

Alumni Futsal

UUM Alumni Centre will organise a Futsal Tournament. I am expecting 20 teams will take part and the prizes also quite interesting. I hope the program will work as smoothly as possible.....

AML.......

Last week my wife and I visited her cousin in the General Hospital of Pulau Pinang. She was diagnosed with Acute myeloid leukemia (AML). AML is cancer that starts inside bone marrow, the soft tissue inside bones that helps form blood cells. Please read more here. The cancer grows from cells that would normally turn into white blood cells and needed some chemotherapy sessions. I really hope she'll recover soon.

When they visit us.....

My brother and family came to my house on Tuesday. It's really great for me every time my relatives visit our house. It shows that, our house is blessed as people are interested to come and spend time there. We've gone to Sungai Petani, the Carnival Theme Park and went to my sister in law house as well. My nephew's 7th birthday also celebrated at my house. So, please enjoy some of the pictures taken...

A function@EDC hotel 29 November 2011

The Registrar department organised a special function to celebrate last year and this year Ph.D holders. The function was conducted at EDC hotel and the Vice Chancellor was presented token of appreciation from university to all staff involved. More importantly, a book entitled "Our Iceberg is Melting" was also given to all staff. It's a very good book.....it makes me think...about the importance of planning and preparation for any uncertainties.....

Ho Chi Minh City: a Prologue (part 1)

I went to Ho Chi Minh City on 23/11/2011 until 26/11/2011. It's a great visit. Actually, Ho Chi Minh City, was the venue for a conference organised by UUM Research & Innovation Management Centre (RIMC). We left for Ho Chi Minh City from LCCT KL on Wednesday, 23/11/2011 morning by Airasia. It took 2 hours to reach there.

The immigration at the airport...was very unfriendly.......

I took few photos in Ho Chi Minh City....and look forward to take along my wife for next visit.

Way to Go Malaysia!!

A simple.....and straight forward expression: Congratulations!!

Debit Card............

I've opted to change my Bank Islam bank card to VISA debit card. The debit card actually offers a variety of facilities for shopping in certain retailers. But, if you're planning to buy electric/electronic products, please think twice as the retailers may charge you a certain percentage of interest, i.e. 1.8%.

Recently, I've planned to buy a vacuum cleaner and decided to buy it at a shop in Alor Setar. I was ready to pay but immediately changed my mind as the shop supervisor informed me that 1.8% will be charged if the payment done through debit card. So, I've shown him....who's the boss as my family and I walked out from the shop......and look for another shop...

***We've bought a vacuum cleaner at a shop in Jitra......

KL 11 November-16 November 2011

I went to KL from last Friday, 11 November  until 16 November. The workshop to mark final examination for Matriculation Business Management paper was really tiring but it's still worthily as I've met with colleagues from various universities. Interestingly, my former students (I've taught them back in 2002) were attended as well. They're lecturers at UPSI. I really proud with  their achievements. I also have a drink with my ex-MBA student who works at Alliance Bank Bhd., a manager there. My friend took me to a restaurant, Hayaki...a very cozy place and the food also wonderful.  

I was really lucky as I manage to change my flight to 1.55pm instead of 8.00pm. Of course, my friend, helped me a lot to settle this without any hassle. He fetched me to KL Sentral....and I took KLIA Express to KLIA. It's just 28 minutes from KL Sentral to KLIA. A very efficient service. The fare's RM35.00 and for me it's still affordable price. I took few pictures....so....enjoy!

Fardhu Kifayah.....an insight from a Muslim businessman...

A recent week....so many people talking about the KR1M.....especially a speculation that the KR1M sold contaminated milk by a Malay MP. She allegedly accused that KR1M sold the E.Coli contaminated milk to its customers. 

I've been following the entrepreneur, Dato' Haji Ameer Ali Mydin, the managing director of Mydin Hypermarkets very closely. He has a huge responsibility to materialise the vision of  to help local SME entrepreneurs in expanding the halal-based products.  For me, it's a very big challenge for him as so many obstacles must be avoided. There are some people who would like to see his business collapse as well. I wish him all the best....insyaAllah...he will able to face all the challenges........

Banana......

I couldn't wait any longer......

I couldn't wait until it really ripes....

I couldn't stand it's temptation....

So, on Friday morning.....11.11.11...I took the challenge.....to harvest the banana....

Proposal Defense versus Colloqium

I still remember the moment......when my PhD proposal defense took place back in 2006. It's was very stressful.....and luckily I've gone through with a major corrections. I took 6 months for the corrections. But, I've learnt a lot from my PhD.  It's always about how to justify things with strong and convincing materials. It's about to explain things confidently with strong evidences and proofs.
I always attend a proposal defense session in my school in UUM. But, the atmosphere is different as the examiners are really "helpful". They are giving their opinions, suggestions rather than asking the candidate to justify, for instance, sample selection, research method etc.
I'm  not sure, if some of the PhD candidates go through the proposal defense in School of Management, USM....and what will happen.....

Aidiladha..1432H

This was the second year I celebrated aidiladha in KL....

We reached my brother's house on 4th November evening. My sons couldn't wait to arrive there....of course...they wanted to play the PS2. On Saturday, 5/11/2011 my brother took us to Jeram, Kuala Selangor for a dinner. It's a seafood paradise. But I think the food in Kuala Perlis would be preferable....

We spent 2 nights in Bukit Beruntung before went to my elder brother's house in Subang and spent there for 1 night. His wife was in bad condition due to dialysis complication and required special treatment.

On the 6th November afternoon, we've visited my wife's friends as well. My brother's family also went together with us to my wife's friends house. I look forward for them to visit my house in the coming school holidays.....

Some photos were taken....and please enjoy!!

Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside.....

As a Director of Alumni Center UUM, I've given a very big responsibility by the Vice Chancellor to ensure alumni are actively participate in any programs organised, fund raising, strengthening university-alumni link, etc. My next program is organizing a hi-tea function on 20 November 2011. My immediate superior is one of my friends as well and he joined UUM about 1 year before me.  I searched for a venue for this function. Several hotels were contacted but I've chosen Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside. The venue offers a very good deal at affordable price. More importantly, the Vice Chancellor is having another function at Putrajaya International Convention Center, PICC  at 8.00pm, therefore, Pullman is the best venue. I hope 100 alumni able to join this function as Alumni Clicks and Alumni Bulletin will be launched by Vice Chancellor. Possibly, this hotel will be chosen for another Alumni Center function in February next year, Royal Banquet 2012.

Hybrid Hibiscus.....

My friend gave me a hybrid hibiscus seedlings last year. I have grown the seedlings but only 1 survived. It took quite some time for the hybrid hibiscus to start flowering.....and I feel so great to see it!

Yes...gardening is one of my favorite hobbies....and I have grown bougainvillea as well.....
As you can see.....a new flower bud is going to transform.....very soon......

29 October 2011

A simple birthday celebration for my eldest son, Along....but very memorable one. My in-laws came to my house for a lovely lunch....and celebrated Along's birthday. No special gift for him, only a remote controlled car....but....he certainly very satisfied...... I have uploaded few photos in the FB......

Along birthday.....

29 October 2011.....my son, turns to 9 years old. It's always a sentimental moment for me when it comes to his birthday. I plan to buy him a special gift.....but...I need to buy another gift for Angah as well.......

I plan to take my family to go Pizza Hut for Along's birthday dinner.....
On Friday afternoon, my wife and I visited our nephew, Faris....at Island Hospital in Penang. He suffers viral infections fever and admitted for 6 days already.....I pray...he'll be fully recovered soon.
**Just wondering...how about my niece in Canada.......Norlea.........