Goodbye: PPSMI (for now, at least) :D :D..

Assalamualaikum :)..

The government just decided to 'return' the language of the teaching and learning of science and mathematics (PPSM) from English.

• One thing for sure, the amount of people opposing the implementation of PPSMI are as great as those who support the notion.

• My stand as for now:

  • Be it in English or Malay, I'd do my best to deliver my future responsibility (i'Allah) for the sake of Islam i'Allah :D.
    

  • Arguments at this (i.e. our) level will bring more confusion and won't solve anything.

  • I have no intention to argue nor to debate upon this matter. Any discussion/share of knowledge as to make things clearer is however most welcome and highly appreciated :). It's my hope to have a discussion where people are trading their ideas with the respect for others. The respect of others ability to think and decide, and the respect for their ideas to be heard equally.

I pray for the best of my people i'Allah. Amiin :D :D

Cheers :D :D

To Whom it may Concern :D :D..

Assalamualaikum :)..

wooh~
I got another report of how sombong I am outside (da lame da dapat sbnarnye..hehe)..

The next time you saw me with my earphones fixed into my ears, not wearing specs, chances are I'll pass by 'ignoring' you. And don't be fooled, even sometimes when I seem to be looking at you, the thing is, I can't tell who you're @ a distant of bout 10 metres or more (w/out specs of coz, rabun da makin kuat :( ), especially towards the girls of my batch.

Here's my situation:

"erm..bdk batch aku ke tuh..x nmpak la plak..erm, pandang lame2 kang kate aku nak ngorat plak..abaikan je la"..

so..

sorry :D :D

Book reviews :D :D..(..??buang tebiat ke hape)

Assalamualaikum :)..

Yosh..Will do some book reviews (pictures will be added later i'Allah, such a snail speed internet service rite now, dang!) to loose up my mind :D :D.

These are some of the books I bought in the past few months period. Well, to be honest I don't quite read em all yet. But I'm sure they're all equivalently good and interesting (well, @least to me, kalao x xde la beli kan :p)

SILAT (SEJARAH PERKEMBANGAN KURIKULUM SILAT MELAYU TRADISI DAN PEMBENTUKAN KURIKULUM SILAT MALAYSIA MODEN)

I bought this book bout 2 months back, directly from Malaysia. Written by the late Tuan Guru Hj Anuar Abd Wahab (may His mercy be upon him), the Guru Utama of Seni Gayong Fatani Malaysia. I've met him in person to complete my research bout Silat (back in the old days of MRSM) to know that this is one book not to be missed. From the history of the development of Silat in Malaysia, the philosophy of Silat, to its curriculum. I immediately recognized the value of this book (tho I admit my sense of evaluation isn't dat good, but I'm glad I trusted my instinct this time :D). Basically, this book is published for Silat enthusiast (no matter how good or bad ur in Silat, or even for non-practitioner), and it's a great book to read if you're interested in the, as I said earlier, development of Silat in Malaysia. Mantop :D.

THE BOOK OF NUMBERS (THE SECRETS OF NUMBERS AND HOW THEY CREATED OUR WORLD)

The book by Peter J. Bentley discussed the history of modern mathematics, and its affect on our lives. He showed how mathematics acts as a universal language for us to explain the behavior of our surroundings. The ongoing studies by modern scholars taken from the Greek Philosophers, Muslim scholars, Indian and Chinese matematicians make mathematics as a unique discipline which crosses the boundary of language (which is why I said it's a language of its own). From the simple explanation of why we can't divide things by zero, to the complex world of quantum mechanics. How mathematics which has been (and is used for centuries, and its never ending (and interesting..) voyage has made its impact on our lives. A great book, personally, for all (science-bound students especially), as an eye-opener (and brain-expander (ade ke term nih..haha)) on things that we 'deal' everyday in class, that mathematics isn't just a collection of hard-to-understand (sometimes not-understandable) theorems and philosophies. It's the symbol of our curiosity, which is dealt seriously. The symbol of our search to find the utmost knowledge possible acceptable by our small and still-under-study brain :D. The prospect is infinite. Mathematics is indeed a great gift from Allah to mankind :D.

PROFESSOR STEWART'S CABINET OF MATHEMATICAL CURIOSITIES

Finally, my latest collection. I bought this book from the University Book Store (UBS) bout 2 weeks ago. A very interesting indeed. The author put forth his collection of interesting facts, brain teasers, and lots of other stuff bout mathematics. For example, the speculation on why there's no category for Mathematics in Nobel Prize award (hehe..just so you know :)). Basically the book shows that there's a world more of mathematics than those we learn (which is arguable, whether we truly do) in class. Another great book to be read.

Yosh!! (why do I care reviewing these books, when I should be studying?huhu~)

adieu~ (ala2 YUI plak..hehe)

Keciklembut (or lembu?) Vista Hisap-Hisapan!!

MICROSOFT VISTA SUCKS!! (just a friendly reminder (share of experience) of how..well, suck Microsoft Vista is :D :D)

Opened firefox, Yahoo messenger, some Microsoft Words document, and basically that was it when the PC froze. Waited for several seconds before my conscience told me to cold restart the machine (by holding the power button for a few secs). A menu appeared asking to scan the PC.

**Repair Windows (yes)

**Microsoft loading logo (ok..)

**black blank page (ok..)

**black blank page (lalala..)

**black blank page (erm..will get something to eat + watch the tele)

**black blank page (after 30 mins??)

**black blank page (another cold restart (what else kan..))

**Last Known Good Configuration option (enter..)

**Microsoft loading logo (plz work..)

**black blank page (plzz..)

**black blank page (bugger!!)

**another cold restart (hancur pc aku..ampeh)

**safe mode

**loading files (erm..)

**loading crcdsk.sys (erm..)

**crcdsk.sys (great..stop working after another 30 mins)

**surf the net, checking forums for any hint (turns out to be a common problem amongst Vista users. Still, no concrete solution. Thanks Microsoft!!)

**Tried almost everything (booting from Vista DVD, even XP cd, check disk using Ubuntu, editing BIOS settings, booting with just using 2 GB of RAM, disable network, disable this and that, re-enabling things, leaving the PC on overnight, even talking slowly to the PC, none works, thanks)

**repeating the procedures and other efforts to revive Vista with no vail (there goes my time when I should be studying for the exam..)

**2 weeks and counting..(Damn Microsoft!!)

**2 weeks and counting (hello Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope :D :D)

So long :D :D

p/s - hehe..xleh gune bahase baek2 sket ke?

Sometimes Knowing When to Stop is an Advantage :D :D

Assalamualaikum :)..

Examination Month. Well, at least for beings like me (whose paper starts on the 1^st day of exam and ends on the last, sentreng). So far 1 paper down (so long electronics, for now..huhu), and 3 more to go. Will have my taste of Geophysics this becoming Monday. Hoping everything to go well i'Allah, amiin.

Lots of stuff happened this semester. I appreciate everything I've learnt (thanks :D), both inside and outside the classroom (and labs..) realm. Not a good ending of the semester I might say (non-academic). 2 'blows' in one exam period isn't a nice thing to experience. Puzzling attitude and a shocking news, that really kept my mind full for a while. Still, I do think I can take more i'Allah (tho hoping not to have another 'blow' anytime soon..hehe).

“When things seem too good to be true, chances are they really are”.

I know it sounds pathetic to cryptically blog bout your misery, thank you. I do realize I'm knocking the door of becoming a loser even harder. But heck, If there's anything I've learnt about letting go, keeping things to yourself is a big NO-NO.

Yosh, finally, all d best to all candidates. Be it students from AU, AUT and all around the world who share the same 'festive' period as ours. Well, another semester has gone, making it a semester less towards graduation (i'Allah), and towards leaving this place. I'm gonna miss this place much. The people that entered my life, and the experience I gained. I can't thank you guys enough, not to mention to thank Allah for giving such an opportunity to be here.

So long :D

How's it Goin, Mate :)..

Assalamualaikum :)..

It's been another long interval for my post (haiih..)..
Been quite busy with the courseworks, studies and sleep :p
(malas nak update blog cakap je la :P..)
and with little realisation, the exam is getting nearer. (XM mode..ON :D)
well, I hope this semester would be a good semester for me and everyone..amiin :D

Lot has happened recently, from global scale, to national and individual (which is me la :p).
From the swine flu pandemic (including the myths and the panic it has caused), to the ruckus (rather circus) in Perak, and my personal struggle this semester.
Time goes on and hopefully so do our growth (physically, metally and spiritually i'Allah :))

The Southern Hemisphere is getting ready for its winter season
(For those who even care to know :p, the seasons are opposite to each other for the Nothern and the Southern hemisphere :)). For I've not been back for more than a year now, I've completed my 4-season cycle here.

It's a nice experience to see how the season changes, especially for us, Muslims :).
From Subuh as early as 0300 (well, assuming the daylight saving is off), to Subuh as late as nearly 0600. From Isya' as late as 2130 to Isya' as early as 1900.
(tho the changes is not as dramatic as some other places, still, it's a nice experience :)).

For those who care, I'll be back in Malaysia for summer holidays by the end of this year i'Allah :).

It's been a pleasure for the time I've spent here. Learnt a lot about life (not to say I've learnt enuff :)), bout being independent, the respect for others, mainly due to the difference in culture and perspective and lots more :).

I'll remember this for the rest of my life i'Allah :), and try my best to bring back the good stuff i've taken here for the benefits of our people i'Allah :). Isn't this amongst the purposes I've been sent here :).

This month is officially my 'pokai' month. I surrendered my savings to gain the flight ticket home. Well, It's not a bad investment, I reckon, rite :).

For those who continually, and without any doubt (hopefully :p) supported and trusted me, I can't thank you guys enuff. Thank you :)

Finally, I hope the world would be a better place for all of us. Be it politically, economically, health, and last but not least spiritually. Amiin :D

Cheers :D :D

Easter Vs. Aidilfitri :)

Assalamualaikum :)..

Reading the newspaper (NZ Herald - Traffic Warning - Stay off the Roads) today made me chilled. The news basically reported the traffic congestion in the long holiday of Easter which is to be expected this weekend. Here in New zealand, apart from Christmas+New Year holidays, Easter holiday is one of the most anticipated holidays. Comparable to Aidilfitri holidays back in Malaysia.

The news of the traffic jam isn't anywhere near shocking to me. The one thing that really got me was the fatal accidents occured yesterday. They claimed 5 people were dead on the road yesterday (and I think it's the nationwide death toll). 5 people loss on the road was quite a big number, as on the last paragraph of the article the author includes a statistics of Easter death toll from 2007; 6 in 2007, 9 in 2008 and 5 up to last night.

I do some googling (yes, google is a verb :p) "kematian kemalangan jalan raya musim perayaan", and I opened harakahdaily webpage, and the news quite disturbing somehow. Not from their political PoV, but from the number of fatalities they recorded on the 1st day of Ops Sikap 12 in 2007 (it's been 12 years the govt lauches the Ops Sikap till '07). There was 25 death toll on the 1st day of Ops Sikap. Nearly 3 times as many as the highest number of deaths for the whole Easter holidays in NZ. It makes sense then the claim that I heard somewhere (which I heard, not listened. a.k.a. I can't remember where I got the info though :p) that 1 of the major preventable death causes in Malaysia apart from health diseases, is road accident. Which is absolutely not a good news to share, and somehow puzzling. Our roads standard isn't bad
(if it's not excellent, compare to the roads here in NZ..hehe), we got a better highway system (apart from the payment of course :p) with places comfortable and safe enough to rest. Still, the fatality rates keep on rising, in the festive seasons especially.

Maybe there're factors which I don't take into account when talking about the road accident rates in Malaysia. Most of the accidents didn't occur on the major highways (PLUS, LPT, etc). The road condition isn't as good outside the major highways. Holes, unproper signs (sometimes confusing, even in the highways..haaih), and the attitude of drivers (which is why they call the operation Ops Sikap).

The public road isn't a good place to show off your skills, to realise the techniques you learnt in Need for Speed, Burnout and dozens more titles. The public road is the place for everyone to use with confidence that they can get to their destination without any worries. It's frustrating to know that there're people who suffered from the accidents which is caused by others insolent way of driving. The responsibity and the respect of others lives should be implanted in the minds of these drivers. They're not just hazarding themselves, but also others who tried their best to keep their family safe in their journeys. Just because you are confident that you'll be safe, doesn't mean you can drive recklessly on the roads as we don't perceive the situation on the roads equally. Bear in mind that we're not all born to drive and be cool on the roads as Karamjit Singh or Muhammad Hafiz (hehe..).

Lesson Learnt:
Drive safely, respect others lives, enjoy the holiday :).

Juz sharin my 2cents :D
Cheers :D :D