Watch 15Malaysia

This is one of the most interesting website to check out - 15Malaysia (www.15malaysia.com) - a project consisting of 15 short films by 15 Malaysian film makers (including the late Yasmin Ahmad).

The films are released one in a few days, each with a length of one minute to about five minutes. Not to mentioned, it's downloadable too!

Among the first few i've watched were Potong Saga by Ho Yuhang and Halal, by Liew Seng Tat. Both of them are funny, but Melissa D and i think the former is better.

Here are the videos:

Potong Saga



Halal


Now, i'm looking forward to the release of Meter and Healthy Paranoia.


And just now, we've watched House by Linus Chung. We're reminded of the infamous Kampung Buah Pala here, which demolition is looming by soon as the villagers are to evacuate by end of this month.

House


Well, i wonder what they'll do this time. Another human barricade? Another showdown with the developer? Another drama of finger pointing when they do not receive help? We'll find out on Sept 1.



So, on a lighter note, enjoy those short clips on 15Malaysia.

Love & Peace!~

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Another victory for PR, but it's status quo.

Unless you've been living under a rock or have totally tuned out the country's politics, Penang PAS commissioner Mohd Salleh Man is now the Permatang Pasir assemblyman after beating his rival, BN candidate Rohaizat Othman in the by-election. He won with a reduced majority of 4551 votes for the state seat. Read HERE for more details.

The newly elected Permatang Pasir assemblyman (YB) Mohd Salleh Man. Beside him is Deputy Chief Minister (I) Mansor Othman, who won the Penanti state seat end of May this year.


Salleh Man is a nice, humble, soft-spoken guy, who my boss liken him to Yogi Bear. But i believe he needs time to prove himself worthy not only to his Permatang Pasir constituents but to the Pakatan Rakyat state government here as well.

PAS candidate Mohd Salleh Man trying to flip a roti canai during his campaign trail in Taman Samagagah in Permatang Pasir. With him (on the right) were PKR's Pantai Jerejak assemblyman Sim Tze Tzin and Machang Bubuk assemblyman Tan Hock Leong.

Being part of the team in throughout the by-election was an add-on to experiences i had with by-elections since coming here to the island, and i still have a lot to learn. Tiring, but fun.

Anyway, last Sunday, the church had its Friendship Carnival in conjunction with its 44th Anniversary at the Youth Park. Melissa D, Joshua Lam and myself, together with Courage CG were in-charge of the Captain Ball tournament.

Even before the matches start, it was cloudy, and as we carried out, it started to rain, and pour and pour and pour. But we just carried on. Looks like the rain didn't dampen the spirit of those Captain Ball players out there.

And the Volley Ball balls were trained well to be Captain Ball balls! HAHAHA!~

Will try and upload photos from the event if possible.

Anywya, going off now to watch G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra with Melissa D now! Looks like a storm is coming. Gotta go!

Love & Peace!~

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New laptop! (Ver 1.1)

Finally, we got a new laptop!

Two Saturdays ago, Melissa D and i got a Compaq Presario CQ35 at the PC Fair held in PISA for slightly above RM2,000. After considering the budget, taking in views from our friends and opinions from 'experts', we've decided to go with it.

And surprise surprise, we actually on this laptop a few days ago. I installed both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox not too long ago. And now i'm blogging on this new laptop!

Fiddled around with a few programmes here, and even took a picture with the built-in webcam!


Melissa D and me!

I'm still getting used to this laptop, and i don't think either of us will be bringing this baby out anytime soon... unless deemed necessary.

On another note, the Permatang Pasir by-elections have began, and there's lots of running around. Polling Day falls on next Tuesday. And the Friendship Carnival is coming up this Sunday!

Spending a lot of time on Facebook, Mouse Hunt in particular, and little time to chat online or blog (and read blogs). Will have to try manage my time properly... and i do look forward to coming back to KL, by the end of this month or early next month.

Well, gotta run. Stomach's not queasy. Well, good night!

Love & Peace!~

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Seeing my dear smile.

I love to see Melissa D smile. Innocent, sweet, simple and lovely smile. I just love it!

But it breaks my heart when there're people around her who makes her cry (sometimes, i'm the culprit!)

But recently, a friend of hers have hurt her. I didn't know that this person would turn out like that - uncooperative, selfish and glory-seeking, which sidelined Melissa D, making her bitter.

I knew this person was somewhat sarcastic, whinny and pessimistic, but this selfish! Then, i heard from other friends that this person is like that, and this friend is not a favourite among them, to the extend that one commented, "this bitch is now with them."

I still consider this friend, a friend, but i wouldn't look at this fellow the same way anymore. The good thing is Melissa D is no longer bitter towards this individual, and i pray that this person can change, if possible.

But as a boyfriend, i pray that i am able to do my best to bring a smile and comfort to my dear.

On another note, both of us got a new laptop - Compaq, which was affordable; the state assembly meeting is over and the Permatang by-election is coming up on Aug 17, with the Friendship Carnival on Aug 23.  So much to do, so little time.


"...And then I see you, baby
And everything's alright,
everything's alright

When I see you smile
I can face the world, oh oh,
you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light, oh oh,
I see it shining right through the rain
When I see you smile
Oh yeah, baby when I see you smile at me..."

Taken from Bad English's When I See You Smile

Love & Peace!~

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One after another!

Boy, there's a lot of things going on here on the island!

Yesterday, the Kampung Buah Pala continue to stand, as its 100-plus villagers gets another chance to stand and fight for their land (or pack up their belongings) before the developer comes blazing to demolish the 'High Chapparal' on Friday!

The death of Permatang Pasir assemblyman Datuk Mohd Hamdan Abdul Rahman will pave way for another by-election. This will be the third by-election on the island, since the Permatang Pauh by-election (won by PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) and the Penanti state seat, which saw the victory of Mansor Othman, now the Deputy Chief Minister (I).

The Election Commission is expected to announce the nomination and polling dates by Monday, Aug 10.

Speaking of the assemblymen, they will be convening their meeting next Monday and Tuesday (Aug 10 and 11) on the island. Let's hope it wouldn't be a hectic one!

Friendship Carnival at the Youth Park on Aug 23, where Melissa D, Joshua Lam and i are in-charge of Captain Ball. With the day looming by fast, things need to be prepared soon. And with God's strength, we can do it!

Both Melissa D and i are looking forward to watching G.I. Joe and Ghost of Girlfriends' Past at the cinemas. The last movies we watched were Land of the Lost and Ice Age 3, which were both funny. We prefer Ice Age 3 and Land of the Lost was plain lame!

Anyway, gotta go home, and get more sleep!

Love & Peace!~

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