How to buy a car in Malaysia ??

I know most of you know how to choose a car. You look for the performance, the ride quality, the fuel comsumption, interior and the looks. Now I want to tell you a story about how our Malaysian goverment buy cars.


Firstly, they went to the dealerships and asked for quotation. The dealer will be very happy as they got customers. So they just pass the quotation and explain to the officers about the details. The officers would just leave after listening to the dealer explaining to them. In the end, they have many quotations from many dealers.


After they went back to the office, they had a simple meeting. The head officers, LahJib stood up and said to others, "Well, I don't think there is a needto test the cars". Some committes objected. Lahjib then said "Well, we have more than enough documents to compare which is the best. So the free car test is just another way to waste time." In the Malaysia culture, whatever your boss said, you had to agree with them.

After 2 weeks, they went to a company called Proton. The general manager of Proton was very pleased. So the govt. agreed to order for 12 Proton Saga, which cost them RM90,000. Although the actual price of this car is RM30,000, LahJib still agree to buy from Proton. Eventually, they bought 12 units. Who is paying the money ? Well, not LahJib, not the officers but the taxpayers.


That's the end of the story. Does this story let you think of another incident that happened not so long ago ? I think so.






-JoE.CoM-

November 2008

I think the coming month, November is a very challenging yet enjoying month.

Okay, you have the SPM, which will be held from 11th of November till 27th of November. 1111, really is a nice date yet it is the date that will change each form 5 students destiny.


Then, you have the new James Bond Movie , the Quantum of Solace, which in the film, there will be many explosion and many people get kicked in their faces.



Daniel Craig, is he good enough to be James Bond ?


Now, the interesting part is there are 2 games going to be launched in November. For the speeding fans, I introduce the Need For Speed : Undercover. For those who want to taste how it likes to be a criminal, Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA4).



Black, solid GTA4 logo by Rockstar North.



Welcome everyone to the Porsche 911 legend.

So, those who are free can try out these new games and film. Tell me your comment about those new, exciting games or movie.


As I will be sitting for my SPM, so have to wait till 1127 only can play thsoe games. Aiks ..




-JoE.CoM-

Dato Onn Jaafar

As we all know, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia first Prime Minister is known as the Father of Independence. We know it from our history textbook, newspaper and some achieve.


However, I think Dato Onn Jaafar is more important. I should say he is a great leader. He knew what will happen in Malaysia over the next 50 years. He formed the Parti Negara and Independence of Malaya Party. Both parties has the same caracteristics of the well-knowned party in 2008, The People's Justice Party or Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). He knew that Malaysia needs a multi-racial party. Tunku don't even have such idea when he was in UMNO. So what we can see from here is, Parti Perikatan is a imitation from Onn Jaafar idea.


Besides that, He suggested that UMNO should open it's membership to non-Malay. The leaders of UMNO on that time thought that this is totally unaccetable. It was just like saying to a Christian that there is no God. So, he leave.


This is quite a sad thing. As a leader that can foresee the future, a leader that is so emphasis on multi-races party, slowly fade out from the politics.


I actually quite impressed with Dato Onn Jaafar. He's just like the 1950's Anwar Ibrahim, who formed PKR on that time. What a man, what a great leader ! I salute to you !




-JoE.CoM-

Wait and Wish

In the night,
I lied on the bed,
staring on my W810i,
hoping you will reply my message.


Maybe,
You don't know how was my feeling,
when I was waiting for your reply.


Do you know,
your reply is such important to me ?
Do you know,
you are a surge of power,
pushing me to another higher stage ?
Do you know,
If you didnt reply me,
I won't feel relieved ?


I wish,
I hope,
I beg,
I wait.


Maybe you won't be reading this article,
Maybe you would rather listen to your favourite artist's song.
Maybe he would be better than me,
or he should have.
Maybe I am not as good as others,
and I can't really promise anything to you.


I hope we can understand each other.
I hope we can sharing our joy and also the sadness, together.
I hope we can be a good friends,
or even more than that.



-JoE.CoM-

Ozio Enterprise .. WTH ?

Not so long ago, the teachers in Chung Ling High School Penang has received a little present from the Ozio Enterprise, which is YE. It was very good and this shows they respect the teacher. That's fine.


However, there are some stories behind this deal. Do you know that YE collects RM1 from each student no matter they are in From 1 or Upper 6 ? Imagine, the school got more or less 3000 students. Each students gave RM1 and they will have RM3000 in no time at all. They also show the permission or warrant given out by the authority, hence disclipine unit.


In the end, they end up by giving the teacher a small bag. It is bigger than the bag that you usually put handphone in it. You can put 4 or 5 marker pens in it. Chung Ling got about 220 teachers.


I shall show you some simple calculation about the cost and the NET PROFITS made by YE. 1 bag costs more or less RM6. This is the maximum or the average price. So 220 teachers, you will end up with 220 X 6 = RM1320. So, the NET PROFIT is RM1680. RM1680, where is that big amount of money have gone ??


YE, I know that earning money is your target and your mission. You earn money not with by FORCING people to buy your products. I don't think many Chung Ling students will be thinking of how the money will be used. In fact, this is cheating.

Ozio Enterprise, you such useless and what a shame. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCETABLE. You are not much difference with the British who ruled Tanah Melayu 70 years ago. And your name is very RIDICULOUS and STUPID ! Change a better name.


So, to all my dear Chung Ling friends and students, if that YE collects money from yo uall, do ask what is the purpose and ask them to show a clear finance report about that !!




-JoE.CoM-

Happy Graduate !!

Well, what I can say to those PCGHS friends who are officially graduate their Form 5 is congrats to you all and keep in touch. I believe most people are very happy as they can taste the freedom. However, most of us will feel sad too. I am one of the student will feel sad. I really don't know when can meet my friends again although we can chat online.


So, it is quite a sad situation. Now we have to come to almost the end of the journey. We have to make a choice. Is the road not taken ? I not so sure about that. So, basically, I really feel sad. I feel confused which road I would take.


As time moves on, I would congrats those who successfully graduate after 5 years in secondary school. Best of luck for your SPM !!




-JoE.CoM-

Top Gear Season 12

Ladies and Gentlemen,


May I present to you, the new Top Gear is coming back. I am one of the Top Gear fans that love and admire the 3 presenters: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May for their humour and their way to present the car programme.


Top Gear season 12 will be air on 2nd of November 2008 at London. So here is a trailer for you over the next 9 weeks. See you then.







-JoE.CoM-

CLHS Graduation Magazine, where are you ??

It's a sad news for all the Form 5 students at Chung Ling. We only can get our graduation magazine on the 28th of November. That's the date where we all have to return our textbook. I think we are the latest school to get our precious mag.


I don't want to comment about graduation magazine. AS long as I can get it before year 2008 end, it's okay for me. And I dare not to request much since I am not the working committes. So, what I can say is, Hope we can get the books on time.


I have seen PCGHS and CHCHS grad. magazine. I think both are brilliant. So I hope CLHS grad. magzaine can achieve higher standard or the same standard. Hope the magazine will be a good memory to all those who spend 5 years in CLHS.



-JoE.CoM-

Phew ... Finally ..

From 6.30pm to 6.50pm, I have been sitting in front of the computer to link all the Democratic Action Party (DAP) politicians including MP and Member of DUN at the right columm of my blog. So if you are a big fan of Pakatan Rakyat or DAP, you are in the right place.

*Later maybe I will be busy linking all the PKR or PAS politicians.


Enjoy yourself !!



-JoE.CoM-

Need For Speed : Undercover

It has been a long time that I didn't play the Need For Speed (NFS) ProStreet. The first time I get in touch in this game. I am actually a big fan of NFS series. The first NFS series I played is the Need For Speed Carbon. However, I think the best installment is the Need For Speed : Most Wanted. The graphic is nice, the police is quite tough, the road is brilliant. Almost everything is in the right place.


Now then, there is a new series. It is called the Need For Speed : Undercover. It will be launched on 18 of November 2008. Unfortunately, on that time, I will be sitting for the SPM. So I have to wait till the exam end, only that I can try it out whether it will as good as the previous or not.

Here is some picture and trailer for you all.




Official Need For Speed : Undercover trailer from EA Games.



Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the legendary Porsche 911 Turbo and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.



BMW M6 in the lead !



Run for you life ! The police is back in business !



-JoE.CoM-

The upcoming Proton MPV

I believe that most Malaysians are very eager to see how would Proton first Multi-Purpose-Vehicle(MPV) looks like. I think this is a great achievement as Proton are willing to change. If they really did a good job on this MPV, as a Malaysian, we should support Proton by buying their new car.


Anyway, Proton havn't declare when is the new car going to be launched. There are many rumors in the Net saying that it will looks like the combination of Nissan Grand Livina and Toyota Wish.


The MPV will be tuned by Lotus. It is quite rare for a MPV be tuned by a race car company. It is just like you send your Toyota Avanza to be tuned by Razo or Sparco. I can't imagine what will happen to the car. The car will cost around RM60K to 70K. Powered by a 1.6 CPS Engine and front-wheel drive, hopefully it will be well built.


Let -JoE.CoM- shows you some pictures so that all the readers know what the MPV will be more or less alike.



Hmmm ... That's more like it. I'm sorry to tell you that it is just a photoshop edition of a Mazda 8.
If the real MPV is more or less nice looking, good job Proton !




This picture was shot in the Prai Industrial area. That's not gone well if to be honest.
Anyway, that is just the prototype.




-JoE.CoM-

The "New" Perodua Myvi SE

Original Myvi. Nice.

Perodua has really done a great job. The Perodua Myvi is launched in 2005. It is really a fantastic car. My mum brought one of that. We all really like it. When Myvi faces with the Proton Savvy, it just wipe the Savvy out. It was so nice looking.



It handles well too. You won't be expecting a RM45K hatchback to be so good. It really is a fantastic car. So this was a very good news for the manufacturer, Perodua. The boss will thinks that "Let us improve it, put it with lots of racing suit or sport suit on the Myvi. Le us change the hatchback into a hot Golf". So all the committes agree.


They come out with the Myvi Special Edition(SE), which looks more sporty. However, they neither increase the engine output nor tune the handling. In fact, they just gave the Myvi a new facelift. It is just like a woman go for a plastic surgery. On the 22nd of Agusut 2008, they launched the new Myvi facelift version. It is added with new audio system with USB and Bluetooth connection.




Is that a way to modify a good looking car ? Look at it, the Perodua Devil Chariot !




Leather seat. Is it neccessary ?



Not much change in the interior except for the audio and dashboard.





It was quite okay for me. But then, disaster. The new Myvi SE is really terrible. in the ads, it was painted in orange and pretend the handling was improve. I don't think so. The reason why so many people love Myvi because it was good-looking, reasonable, comfortable and good handling. Perodua, You just ruined the whole situation. By the way, the new facelifted Myvi is even more expensive. So what is the reason we buy a car that is ugly, same as the old model and more expensive.


I think that Perodua should concentrate on the performance, rather than spend all the R & D on how to make a car that looks sporty but useless. Put turbo in it, up the power and the engine cc. That should do the job. Price, that is a quite important factor. The new SAGA costs around RM30K. You get more spaces yet you pay less. So Perodua, PLEASE REDUCE the PRICE.


So, what I can conclude is the new Myvi isn't that good as the old one. If you are now want to buy a hatchback that costs around RM40K or you are not affordable to buy a Volksawgen Golf GTi, get yourself the old Myvi. That will help you to save a lot of money.



-JoE.CoM-

Audi R8 - Proud of Audi AG

It has been a while that I havn't update my blog about cars. Well, today let me do a simple introduction to you about Audi R8. It has been launched since 2007. It is not as new as you think. But the specification is really magnificient.


It shares the same platform as the Lamborghini Gallardo. It is mid-engine, mounted with a 4.2L V8 FSI engine that Audi puts in their RS4. It is permanant four-wheel drive. So you have a lot of grip and torque when you turning around the corner.




Black, soild German interior in the R8

My classmate said that this car is very pretty. Yes, it is. It is really a piece of engineering perfection. It is not too stirking like the Lambos. It is more civilized. For me, I think it is brilliant.




Audi R8 cutaway picture.

In Malaysia, the only way you can buy this amazing supercar is order it from Naza. So I don't think I will go and kiss Naza arse to get myself the R8.


Anyway, that is a really good car. If you got money, go for it.



-JoE.CoM-

Jazzy Sunday

Another Sunday morning,
11 morning sharp,
we singing hymms to praise the Lord.
sort of.


I can't feel,
can't experience the power and the joy.
Perhaps most of us are too sleepy,
maybe in our mind, we havn't let God handle our life,
maybe we are too lazy.
But mostly, we are not a good servant.


Sunday,
For most people,
a day to tuition, sleep, play and rest.
For me,
It's a day for me to rethink of what i've done,


Perhaps,
It will be much nicer if using the words "we" rather than "I"
together, we rebulid the walls of Jerusalem.
together, we spread gospel to the world.


Rather than quarreling,
shouting at each other.
So sad ..




-JoE.CoM-

Radio Amateur Exam (RAE) 2008-2

To all the viewers,


The Radio Amateur Exam (RAE) 2008-2 has been confirmed that it will be held on 17/12/2008, Wednesday start at 2.00p.m.

RAE consists of 100 objective question. you are given 3 hours to answer the question. The exam fee is RM50.00. A preparation class will be held. Please register before 24/10/2008. The exam is organized by Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). It is a NATIONAL LEVEL Competition.


For more info, you can contact me, Joe at kjypgmy@hotmail.com or e-mail to me. You can contact MCMC Northen Region Office at 04-323 8228


You may download the notice and the application form of RAE from the link below :

Application form : http://www.skmm.gov.my/Admin/WhatIsNew/CCD/RAE_APPLICATION_FORM.pdf

Notice : http://www.skmm.gov.my/Admin/WhatIsNew/CCD/RAE_NOTICE_2008_2.pdf


Please tell your friends about the RAE.



-JoE.CoM-

Buka Puasa ...

During the muslims fasting season or we called as "puasa", I visited the malay Buka Puasa market. In the begining, I thought I am the only chinese in the market. No, I was totally wrong. There were other chinese visiting the market too.




Wow ... 1st time went to there


I bought Nasi Lemak Cedok, which I not really understand what it really means. I think the nasi lemak was put in the ceduk. So they called it as nasi lemak ceduk. To be honest, the food was very nice. I think as a Malaysian, we should be proud of that as we have lots of delicious food. So, don't just eat macdonalds or pizza hut. Try some local cuisine. It may suprise you.




Nice ... That's what I can say ..





Nasi Lemak Cedok ...



I think that there is no problems for all the 3 mains races - Chinese, Malay and Indians to live together peacefully. So what is the main point of proposing the Race Relation Act ? That is nonesense. The only problems is the UMNO leaders. They are playing the fool with the issue. Such a shame that a grown-up leaders want to do so. USELESS !!!

*Sorry for posting this article so late.



-JoE.CoM-

Chemistry ... What a misery ...

I just received my chemistry paper. I was quite disappointed. The result was not as good as I expected. Well, my paper 2 was actually quite not bad. Just that at the section B and C, I lose most of the marks. Over 20 marks, I only get 5 MARKS !! I really can't accept that.

So, this is the time for me to rethink again about my strategy. 1 month to go. Now or never.


Before I end this article, I shall attached something called a mind map for you all, may be quite usefull in the chemistry.



*To enlarge the image, please click it.



-JoE.CoM-

36 days to SPM ...

Today I received the exam paper from the teacher. To be honest, I think most of the marks are below expectation. So I asked some "experts" how to solve this annoying problems, they answered me the same answer - more exercise, study smart and hard.

I believe their precious advices. I think that's the only way. However, just before the school ends, someone gave us some brochrue about some last minutes SPM insentive seminar. I am not so sure about that whether it will work or not.


So SPM is really damn around the corner. I don't think now is the time for us to play the fool. I don't want to regret when I receive the result.


Finally, best of luck to all those who are sitting for PMR and SPM.


-JoE.CoM-