Riots in Egypt....Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Yemen And Jordan .

It was reported about the dire straits in few Arab countries such as Tunisia, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Yemen , Jordan and Egypt. Whenever such riots happened....certainly many parties badly affected. Students, businesses, farmers, politicians etc. were in very disharmonious situation.

My baby sitter's daughter is studying in Cairo and unfortunately the communication channels were shutdown by the authorities. No news from her and I pray for her safety......

Gardening.....part II

When is the best time to prune your trees? I mistakenly pruned my mango trees few days ago. Actually, it will be a month before the mango trees start to promote flower buds. But, what to do? Damages already done....and just wait in case my mango trees can stimulate the flower buds soon.....

However, my banana trees are really good as 4 bunches are waiting for harvesting soon. Banana jack fruit (pisang nangka) and Musa belle (Pisang raja) are exceptionally delicious....and I really enjoy eating fried banana....and cucok kodok....

CNY 2011

It's a rabbit year for 2011. My colleagues, friends, students, teachers, and all will celebrate CNY in a week time. Hopefully, all of us will have a more prosperous years ahead. A former student, Yee, dropped by my office this morning.

He gave angpows to my children.....and a box of mandarin orange for me. Thanks a lot.

I've taught him 7 years ago......and since he's doing a printing business in UUM, therefore, I meet him quite frequently. From the 1st day he entered my class, I sensed his positive attitudes and strongly confident he can be a very successful person in future. Yes, it's true......now his business is in a good condition. He's married with a former UUM student as well........and have a son about 1 year ++...

I hope my students will always achieve what they are dreamed of.

Gardening........it's a good hobby

I like gardening a lot. It happened coincidentally I think......when my lecturer, an Englishman from Coventry, taught me a SCM module back in 2000 shared the same hobby though.....

But, in gardening......I prefer to plant banana and high endurance plants, i.e. Bougainvillea, mango, etc. These plants require less attention compare to some other plants.
Gardening can help you to reduce the work stress and make you more sensible to nature.......
So, if you have time.....just start to plant a tree.......

Cooking oil......

Suddenly.....cooking oil become a scarce resource in the biggest palm oil producer in the world. It's really amazing though. What happened anyway?? I feel the minister responsible for the consumer related issues is not competent enough. I'm not sure whether the related government agencies have sufficient data about the manufacturers, distributors, retailers, production capacity for all manufacturers, daily and monthly average consumptions etc.

To solve this problem is not so difficult, I think. It depends whether you want to solve it or not. The main point is you must know what is the main problem. Solve the problem and not the symptom!

Special Exam...for special students....

23/1/2011....6 of my Inventory Management students will seat for their special exam. Actually, these students are final year student. The management arranges this exam specifically to avoid some students to just come back to UUM to take the failed papers again.

But, I'm not sure whether they are mentally and physically ready for the exam or not. I hope they will work harder and put more efforts.....

All the best!!

Melaka.......where to stay??

I've been in Melaka for MBA class. The first class on 1/1/11, I've stayed at Mahkota Hotel.....a lousy hotel but quite expensive......I think this due to New Year holidays as so many Singaporeans were in Melaka....

I took a decision to book for a budget hotel for 15/1/11 class. It's a good hotel though.....and very clean as well. The room rate was affordable...only RM79.00. There are so many restaurants near the hotel. And, it also located just beside the major shopping malls, i.e. Mahkota Parade, Dataran Pahlawan Mall..etc.

If you wish to visit Melaka.....this hotel can be considered as a good place to stay.

Just try Trend Hotel........

AirAsia.....

Have you noticed something fishy about AirAsia? A very serious incident happened yesterday and caused some injuries to the passengers...yet only limited news coverage on the issue. The Airbus A330 was skidded off the runaway during landing in the heavy rain. Just wondering....if this incident happened to MAS....surely...not only local news agencies will be very excited....but...foreign news agencies as well.....and some political figures will show.....his/her talents in commenting......critising.......condemning....etc...

Actually...I feel not so comfortable....as I'll be travelling to KL LCCT on Saturday.....

ESQ......

It's finalised and all must attend on 7/1 & 8/1! It's ESQ training....a so called training that enable to regenerate your internal strengths.....to become more spiritually competence.....

I just attended only for 2 1/2 hours......though...due to diarrhea. I couldn't wait any longer and rushed back to my house......I've felt I couldn't drive........

Late in the evening...my wife took me to a private hospital in Alor Star and the doctor suggested for admission due to severe dehydration.... but I refused and asked for medical leave.....

Personally, I don't think ESQ training is the best and the only training for character building or team building with special emphasis on spiritual aspect. Many Islamic related programs can be arranged to accommodate the objectives set by the top management. The way the ESQ teams promoted their programs and achievements especially the founder, an Indonesian guy, I sensed something fishy and just reserved my comments. In fact, many of my colleagues were commented the ESQ training in our emails and forums.

If I were in the top management team, I would never let myself to spend money on this type of training....very costly.....

I surely look forward for options and decide the best.....

Class....resumes

Next week UUM students will be back for a new semester. It's delayed for 1 week due to bad flood struck Kedah last November........

I'll be teaching Inventory Management again this semester. Some students are taken this paper 2nd time and there are 3rd time as well. I hope the students will always remember my advice during the 1st class....."everybody has the opportunity to get a good result as long as he/she works very hard, consistently and diligently........

MBA class....Melaka

I was in Melaka 3 days ago for an MBA class...Supply Chain Management. This class really interesting....as there were two ex-uum students...

There were two students taken Operations and Technology Management class last June in Penang. Teaching MBA students really enjoyable.....as you can share your experiences and knowledge with them. The process of learning is always 2-way communications.

But, the basic thing...of course...all the students should be always prepared for the class to ensure smooth and pleasant environment....

The hotel.....I've chosen to stay for 31/12/2010 was lousy anyway...but...since I've no other choice....just stayed there patiently for 2 nights. I nearly missed BPL match between Man U vs. Wes Brom.......since the hotel didn't subscribe for cable tv......particularly...no sports channels were subscribed! And I've spent for RM11.60 for a glass of coke......in order to watch the match....at the hotel lounge....

I went for this MBA class by bus......the biggest mistake I've ever made for celebrating new year 2011! It took me 12 hours to reach Melaka from Jitra and vice versa.....

Next visit will be 15/1& 16/1.....and also 29/1 & 30/1.....but this time...I took wise decision...just use airline........and my student already checked for me ..a good hotel....which subscribe all sport channels.....though....