Tuesday, 11 April 2006
suzana@60an
what makes the show wonderful was: it was filled with performances from 60's artistes. Jeffrydin, A. Hassan, A.Ramli and others were there. i am not from the 60's era. i was not even born yet that time. but somehow i feel connected to this era. the sound of guitars and bass, the beats of drums, and the sounds of tamborines and maracas filled my ears that evening. the 60s style, together with the ways they talked and moved, amazed me.
we started our journey from UTP around 12.35 noon, as there was PETRONAS ability test being held for PETRONAS scholars. we entered highway around 2pm. and miraculously reached KL by 3pm. (i know, we drove veeerrryyy fast)
anyway, it was worth the journey. plus the ticket fee RM50.
long live pop yeh-yeh !!!
Thursday, 30 March 2006
MAS, AirAsia and Proton
finally, these two airliners will be co-operating with each other.
with these joint-statement from the two companies MD and CEO, air-travellers would be expecting better services and air-fares, as well business planning from MAS and AirAsia.
hopefully, with these latest development, MAS would be able to make profits once more. Too many money and funds have been wasted, since the bailing-out days from its former MD/CEO.
Idris Jala, former SHELL employee, faced a nearly impossible responsility when he decided to be the pilot. but today, he managed to plant some confidence in most Malaysians. And I am one of them. Too long have the public been left out in the dark on what are the actions planned for the national carrier during the last management regime. And now, with Idris Jala trying his best to be as transparent as possible, I believe that he does have the ability and willpower to bring back the glory days of MAS.
Tony Fernandez, given more routes nowadays, should make the most out of it. The advantages he have is AirAsia does not have to bow to any political pressure. AirAsia now is getting more routes. And they might get extra aeroplanes (the one being de-commissioned by MAS).
hopefully, with these steps, MAS would be able to gain back its market shares, while AirAsia, already operating from its own Low Craft Carrier Terminal, will be able to kick SIA's ass :P
and Proton? current management released a press statement on why they sold back Agusta MV for only Euro 1.
from business point of view, the reasons are acceptable. however, don't tell me they did not do their homework first before acquiring Agusta??
so, who is to be blamed? Mahaleel or current management?
you decide.
Tuesday, 28 March 2006
advices from the experienced
the tips given are priceless. as how they inspired me that day, and up till now, here i am, sharing with the readers, some of the tips that they shared.
big credits to aizan, anang, ray, lolyta, ca'aint, asma, and poji for these wonderful tips.
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"Tell me about yourself" is a very famous question. From my experience yang
tak seberapa ni, I think one way you can answer this is by relating your
capabilities with your past experience eg "I have strong communication
skills and I've proven this by ..... " or "I have strong leadership skills
which I've practiced in Projek Tekad etc...". Just remember, everytime you
say something about yourself, dont just say it, you must prove it to them.
Also, masa interview, be careful with your body gestures! Maintain eye
contact!
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Tips:
1.Datang awal - then you can relax, walk around or berbaris up and down -
2. Areas to "angkat bakul"
Leadership skills - now PETRONAS's focus is on developing leaders so show
your experience in leadership e.g. RC, TEKAD. (Photocopy article TEKAD
dalam SENADA and put in your CV)
Communication skills - again, showcase the programmes that you have
conducted in UTP and the skill and experience you got - project
management, team work, etc.
Community Service - PETRONAS is also focussin on CSR (Corporate Social
Responsibility) so show the community service work that you have done,
what areas you want to develop.
3. GOALS, GOALS, GOALS
Talk about them.
4. Talk with HEART, from the HEART
If you come from the heart, people get you and your sincerity, honesty.
5. Read up on Corporate Agenda, Brand Essence of PETRONAS
Relate yourself to these 2. How do you fit in within the big picture? How
can you internalise these values? Is it already in you?
6. The Soalan cepumas - Tell me about yourself
My take is start with your strengths and something unique about you that
will just "hook" the memory of the interviewer.
e.g. Mine - "I am a caring,loving, confident and determined person who
loves to climb mountains". What's yours, Poji?
DON'T GIVE BIODATA ie. nama,sekolah rendah, family....that is boring stuff!
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1. Show creativity - your answers should not be normal and skema esp when
asked on opinion about certain issues.
2. Be different - make yourself stands out from the crowd i.e. ur answers
should be different and unique from the average joe. (relates back to my
first point).
3. Be passionate - show that you have passion for whatever you do. This
will translate to eagerness to learn, which is usually what a company wants
from fresh grads.
4. Show the leader in you but also show that you're a team player - as
Benjamin Franklin say "Those who cannot follow, cannot lead".
5. Be open and be worldly - your answers should reflect vast knowledge that
are not limited to those that you learned from textbook. You need to show
that you are not "a hermit under tempurung UTP".
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1. First Things First- Appearance
Make sure your clothes are crisp and perfectly pressed. I recommend a
light coloured shirt with a darker coloured tie if you are conservative.
A light blue shirt with a dark blue tie would do. If possible a silk tie
(a bit expensive but worth it in the long run) and if it has some design
on it, even better.
If you are more experimental, a dark blue shirt and maroon tie should
also be a hit. Also a tie clip would go a long way.
Your pants should be dark coloured. Navy or black polyester. Leave your
cotton chinos at home.
Shoes must be polished.
If you have one, use a document bag for all your documents. Personally I
think you should not carry a backpack. And oh yes, a pen in your pocket
should also make an impression, but not the plastic type, any sort of
metal pen will do. Most probably you won't need to use it, it's just for
the look.
2. Be An Informed Candidate - Read up and form opinions.
Read all about Petronas, and identify how you can relate to the core
values. Slip in the core values in your answers. Also read up on the
petroleum industry and it's future not only in Malaysia but also world
wide. The important thing here is to show that you know about the
company and the industry.
3. Just Before the Interview - D'Day!!!
Come early and familiarise yourself with the place. It's best to go to
the restroom before the interview. Also I can't stress this enough, you
should greet the interviewer and have a FIRM handshake. I find it rather
a "turn-off" if someone has a limp handshake, it's as if the person
lacks energy. Also, look the interviewer in the eye when you shake
his/her hand.
4. Show Them the Other Side of You- Talk about your extra curricular
activities
When given a chance, talk all about your involvement outside the
classroom and what you have learned. Tell them you can be a leader and
at the same be lead as well. Use words like "team player" and
"leadership experience and ability." Tell them you'd be an asset to any
team.
5. Be Cool and Collected - Don't sweat it!
Try not to show your nervousness, be calm and answer honestly. Don't use
"ahhs" and "umms" when you are stuck, instead remain silent and
formulate the best answer. The interviewer does not expect you to know
all the answers, he/she is more interested in HOW you answer. Maintain
eye contact and try not to make any corny jokes.
6. Be Courteous - Mind your P's and Q's
Always answer politely and remember to thank the interviewer after the
meeting. Again another firm handshake.
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To answer the infamous question "Tell me about yourself"
Talk about you as a person, tell them things that may not be seen in
your resume. Use words like "enthusiastic", "driven", " quick learner",
"adaptable" and tell them that your values will make you a great
addition to the company.
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Tuesday, 21 March 2006
and off to friendster blog..
those traitors!!
penat2 je aku dulu lari from xanga to blogspot...
long live blogspot!!
p/s: friendster is fast in becoming like myspace
Saturday, 18 March 2006
a trip to remember
the exhibition was breath-taking. visitors should be awed and amazed, as there are millions of sea-and-river living creatures being displayed.
for more online info, visit www.klaquaria.com.
for the experience, visit Aquaria KLCC.
p/s: remember to bring ur student card together. the entrance fee is rm20 only.
Saturday, 11 March 2006
and then the goal was scored~
right after Azurri scored the 2nd goal, the team was demoralised. to be honest, i felt as if the whole team plus the supporters were against me.
the 3rd goal was the final straw for some players. they even suggested that the goalkeeper is to be substituted.
they told me to trust the defenders. of course i trust them. that's why i decided to run outside the penalty box just to clear the ball, thinking that the defenders will cover me up.
they told me that the 3rd goal was a stupid mistake. well, shit happens. and it chose to happen exactly that time, when the ball slipped through my armpit just as i was about to drop my body.
shit happens. big deal. temper overflares. big deal. i cried. big deal. we lost. we need to rebound.
when the striker failed to convert chances, he is forgiven. when the goalkeeper failed to stop the opponent from scoring goal, he is the culprit. but when the goalkeeper did schoolboy and stupid mistakes, he is worthless. big deal.
when is the right time for the goalkeeper to charge ahead, and when is the right time for the goalkeeper to stand back at the goalpost? people keep on telling me, you should just charge when you feel you can do it, with great confidence. but how to tell that the confidence came at the right time?
to add insult to the injury, Azurri was having only 10 man on the field, as one player was sent off. and we were unable to capitalise on that advantage.
and right now, i feel shitty. managed to stop crying, but deep inside i am hurt. it is not the feeling of losing, but the feeling to know that your own team-mates felt you are worthless.
shit happens.
big deal.
and then, the goal was scored~
demonstration for the rising petrol price?
forgive me for being so insensitive (heck, i AM being sensitive by starting my sentence with apologetic words), but :
- is it really necessary for the people to protest like this?
- is it appropriate for the common people to express their disagreement on the road?
- is it important for them to follow what our ASEAN brothers did when they disagree with their government actions?
as my blog title goes, "things happen for reasons". there are reasons of why the government decides to increase the fuel price. this "let-me-subsidize-you-all-the-way" culture is not the direction we are heading. the truth is, it is the subsidize culture that made the Malays to be ever complacent in every fields. just look at me. and yourself too. i am lacking of vision and the need to progress and go further because deep inside me, there is one small voice. so small, that i tend to believe what it is saying. it keep on saying, "relax laa...the government will always ensure that the Malay people will get job..or be employed..or at least survive the globalisation onslaught"
yes, i know that most people, mainly from middle-class people, are terribily affected by the price hike. i'm still studying, and coincidentally, my father is currently unemployed. and i do feel the effects of this price hike. and i believe that means, i am one of you people. but do i suffer? no. do i take it to the road? no. why? because i believe. i believe that things happen for reasons. and the government, whom i believe is working on the purpose of "menjaga kebajikan rakyat", will never do this drastic measures, without any good motives.
once Pak Lah was asked, "why take this unpopular action? aren't you afraid of losing people's confidence and votes?" He replied ,"the government would be able to use the surplus recovered to improve people's condition, and to successfully implement Malaysia Ninth Plan" (or something like that laa..can't remember the exact words hehe) and do you know that, the number of people using vehicles is only minority. and why should the government spent the people's money on the minority part?
which brings us to another popular discussion topic at selected 'kedai kopi'.
or
"Kerajaan patut menggunakan keuntungan besar PETRONAS untuk kepentingan rakyat terbanyak bukannya untuk membelanjakannya untuk kepentingan yang tidak tentu"
i nearly on the verge of laughing and "tepuk dahi" when hearing these kind of topics. FYI, this has got nothing to do with PETRONAS. in fact, PETRONAS's profits should never be used by the government. if the government should wanted to do so, they might as well forced SHELL, EXXONMOBIL and other Oil and Gas companies based in Malaysia to channel their profits into Malaysia's government coffers. or even better, help to finance the petrol cost.
these Oil and Gas companies are business entities. they existed solely for one purpose. to produce wealth. to whom? to the shareholders. who are these shareholders? go figure out yourself.
when people revolts because they are being oppressed, then that should be supported. but when some parties (political or not) decided to ride on the issues in order to gain support from the public, that is another story. without shame, with no remorse, they tried to rally the people to go against the government. for goodness sake, WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF HAVING OPPOSITION SIDE IN THE PARLIAMENT?
where is this check-and-balance part supposed to be played by the opposition parties? do we really need to make life difficult for others, just for the sake of gaining support? have you ever imagined on what this "demonstration" would do to our country? just in case you HAVE NO IDEA, then let me present to you this scenario.
one of the big multinational company decided to come and invest in Malaysia. although there are troublesome news from surrounding countries, due to political instability and demonstration, the investors are still having the confidence to do Foreign Direct Investment in Malaysia. benefits that can be gained by Malaysia from this FDI? more job creation for its people, and incoming technology transfers. but suddenly, these MNCs decided to hold their decision. why? because of current events happening in Malaysia. people were demonstrating and rioting. Foreign countries issued a travelling statement: IT IS ADVISABLE OF NOT TO ENTER MALAYSIA.
the number of foreign investment dropped. same thing happened to numbers of foreign tourist.
do we need this?
how to cope with this price hike? adjust back our lifestyle. do consume less petrol, which means, please use public transportation. carpool. don't spend lavishly on unnecessary things.
and please, no demonstration please. i know it's exciting to do/join. the adrenaline rush, the excitement, the voices that representing the oppressed. a friend of mine, said that her first time of participating in a demo was good, she's considering of joining future demonstration.
don't be a fool.
things happen for reasons. and only if you find the reasons are ridiculuos or pompous, then voice it out in other more proper ways.
i do not support any political parties, but i believe that current government is doing their best to deliver their promises.
Friday, 10 March 2006
taegukgi [brotherhood]
unaware of his older brother's intention, the younger one was committed to fight the war together with his brother, and to be back together with his brother.
this movie has everything the movie-goers and audience craved for. there are gory scenes, actions, dramas, internal conflicts, love, betrayal, and redemption.
Taegukgi invites you to a roller-coaster ride of emotional and action.
Tuesday, 7 March 2006
pRoJecT: Jan 02 Dis-OrienTed Batch DinneR
anyway, the idea of having bacth dinner was mooted from several IT/S students that wanted to have a proper and grand dinner together before graduating. a batch dinner. ideas and suggestions were given, however no body was there to formalise it. then came Wan Anas. he pitched the idea to IT and IS students, plus informing other Engineering students about the idea.
the ad-hoc komiti members:-
- Puan Direktor : Ms Haha
- Asst Puan Direktor : Encik Pe-et
- Cik Secretary : Cik u-dont'-want-to-mess-with-me Sakinah
- Along Ceti : Encik space-cop Gaban
- Food and Location : Soh Cai (bukan nama sebenar) n waN aNas
- Hiasan Dalaman : Cik Kakak Riana
- Survey dan Pengkalan Data : Encik Cipoi dan Cik Makcik Laili
- pERsembaHan : azamil dan aJiK
- HAdiah dan cenderamaTa : Ting
- Aturcara Majlis : Syuhada n Ju
- Buat Buku dan Printing : (tak konferm laie)
- PA ntok Puan Direktor : farih dan Nokia communiCator-nya
"from our batch, for our batch, by our batch"
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