When will i get my offer letter?

I had my job interview with spa last thursday. By right, they should have given us the offer letter at the end of the interview. However, Cik Zamzarina asked us to go back and wait for the posting letter to be posted by POS LAJU. Even wenjiun from Sabah was told to put down her KL address. Luckily she didnt.


Well, so one day by one day, after 4 days, there is still no sign of the offer letter. Then i called cik/puan zamzarina. So she told me there is an upgrading going on, all the offer letter were with hold. I called again on Friday, Cik/Puan Zamzarina told me "MUNGKIN akan dapat minggu depan". YA RIGHT! In order to minimise the waiting time, I went to Lembaga Farmasi to fill in borang I but i was told that they will start to process my documents ONLY when they have received the verified offer letter.


I finally met most of my friends in kl/pj yesterday night. Tadaeng ---> Qris, wenjiun, kahyee, luyi, vyeaw, su miin and adam! Midvalley was so crowded yesterday! Later only i found out that it was the first day of mega sales + saturday. We had our dinner in Italianese at the Gardens. The food was not bad but they didnt amaze me. The portion size is really big. No more voting for italian meal next time please!











Everyone who is working is complaining of their work. It was either too busy or too free. They were complaining of working OT or were called to 'ON CALL' during christmas break. They also advised those who just started to apply like adam and myself to enjoy more before get posted and start working. Heard working in BIRO has nothing to do AT ALL one?


After that, we had an earlier birthday celebration for wenjiun at Zen.

24th birthday hahaha!



And a group picture of all of us :

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Sam Goh Noobs@ Bukit Kiara Relay Run

Last sunday, 3 noobs (beginners) took part in the Bukit Kiara Relay run organized by 3R Circle. It was a small yet challenging race. The 3.9km loop made me feel like it was a 10km run. There wasnt too many participants, around 80 people. However, it was a very succesful relay run.




And this run was very 'canggih' also. The organiser included some electronic chips on the baton to record time. Phewww whit...



The mat which senses the electronic chip on the baton and send the info to the computer.




Introducing to you, Sam Goh Noobs (3 beginners) :


L-R : Hoo, Tien, Zhuon


Picture with Michael Power team before the race.




Besides having regular joggers or cyclists as supporters, we have some monkeys stooding on the tree to watch the race as well.




Julie wong was giving briefing before the start of the race.




And 3,2,1 BOOM! All the first runners dashed off...




After 23 mins 28 secs, i came back and passed the baton to Zhuon. The first person who came back clocked 16mins 59 secs. My performance was terrible. I started to walk halfway during the race. HOW can i walk but not run DURING a race? I was in the 3rd position before i started to walk.




Another 23 mins 20 secs, Zhuon came back. He didnt do good in the race as well. Hoo, our last runner took the baton and dashed off.




The champion team of open male clocked a total time of less than an hour, and after quite sometime, Hoo finally came back with the total time of 1 hour 7 mins.


And with this time, Sam Goh Noobs was positioned 7th.



We never train for the run. So this 7th place does satisfy us. If we train, can we make it into the top 3 next year?


We were served with watermelon for refreshment before the prize giving ceremony.






Closing ceremony speech was given by Julie.




The guy giving out prizes was our boss, same team.


Nolarh, he 'gam ngam' wore the traiblazer T-shirt also.


And the winner for Male's Open goes to this 3 japanese school boys. The youngest one is only 13 years old. -____-"

Spirit - CHAMPION

00:00-18:13 Fumiya Murakami

17:33-35:46 Takahiro Yanagawa

18:23-54:07 Jiro Ishida

VS

Sam Goh Noobs - 7th Placing

00:00-23:28 Ding Min Tien

23:20-46:48 Ding Min Zhuon

20:54-67:42 Chin Kok Hoo

DENG! I should resume my training asap. hehe.


A finally group picture :



Good Job 3R Circle. We will join you again next year.

Next race, 14th december - MCA 6km run + buffer dinner at taman pertanian. :)

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Getting ready for Road Relay Running Circle (3R Circle)

Once again, the Road Relay Running Circle (3R Circle) brought to you the much soughtafter road relay. Criteria to qualify for an entry are - passion for running, positive mindset, high sportsmanship attitude and a team player.

Date : 23 November 2008 (Sunday)
Venue : Taman Bukit Kiara, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, K.L.
Time : 7.30am

It is the first time we take part in such an event - running relay in a hill. Wish us luck for Relay Without Barrier tomorrow!

Genting Trailblazer 2008

If you like to take challenges, if you think running 10km run on the road does not satisfy you, go for Genting Trailblazer, 14km of jungle trail with obstacles challenges, wet, muddy terrain, comes with lots of fun and excitements - all in one full package for you and your partner!


2days after i came back from Glasgow (2 Nov 2008), I participated in Genting Trailblazer 2008 run . The weather was dry before the event day - it has not been raining for almost one week. However, it started to rain on our way up to Genting at 5am. As a result of the rain, the run became tougher than what i have expected.



This Genting Trailblazer run is quite different from the road running or track running that i used to participate in. The first time i took part in such a run was 2 years ago. It was a very challenging run - 14km wild jungle run!! Regular genting trailblazer runners commented that the run is getting more and more challenging from year to year.




It was a team event of 2 person in a team. Thus, Zhuon and i formed a team, and together with us, uncle billy with kok seng while benny with kok hoo formed another 2 teams. The participation fees was not cheap at all! Rm168 for a team. Different people judged it differently, it was worth an experience for me!






Take note that my clothes and pouch were absolutely CLEAN before the run.




After registration and collection of goodie bag, we proceeded to the starting point.




A shot taken beside one of the obstacles before the start of the race - showing that we are READY to Go!




Speaking about obstacles, we have to go through some obstacles before reaching the finishing line. There were at least 10 more extra obstacles this year compared to 2 years ago. When you see muddy water infront of you, you will be asked to jump INTO the water and get across the pool of muddy water. There was also this 6-foot-tall barrier that we have to go through, like the one i went through in broga camp.










After approximately 20 minutes of running around the golf course road, we entered the jungle trail.










The 4 of us ran together the whole journey. At one point, we decided to take a short break so we rested and took some pictures before we continued.










During the race, we have to cross some small stream of water, where after that, both shoes will be WET. Bor Bian but to keep going!




More hills to climb when we were out of the jungle trail.






There were at least 18 obstacles waiting for us before reaching the finishing line.






And i managed to jump over three of this hole! Avoided the muddy water but it didnt help to prevent me from getting dirty and wet.




This is because in the next few obstacles, we were ordered to jump into the muddy water.




Limbo Rock in muddy water somemore Eh!






And we finally made it, clocked 2 hours 28 mins and each of us claimed ourselves a finishing medal.








Good job zhuon, and yes, we came back in one piece, positioned 45 after benny and kok hoo.




Take a look again at my clothes, shoes, socks and pouch after the run.











Then i bumped into my active partner for Genting Traiblazer 2006 - Jackie Tan!!!! Many were afraid to go through the muddy water. But we chose to go through some of the obstacles again for some added fun!























Thank you Jack for the added fun!!!! :)

This Genting Trailblazer was super tough man. My whole body ached for at least 5 days!

Anyone interested to join me next year?

KTV - Jin Sha + JJ Lim (Ben Dan)

Sesat Jalan x3

I had a bad day today. Playing Daniel Powter's song...


I sesat jalan for a total of 3 times in one day. I went to putrajaya to check for directions yesterday with adam. The signboards are well placed everywhere and it is quite direct to get to persint 1, the main roundabout where all the government departments situated. HOWEVER, i missed the putrajaya turn after Puchong this morning. That was the first 'sesat jalan'. I reached SPA at 7.50am and ended up registering at 8.05am. My number was 006, the sixth one. I waited for almost 3 hours for my turn. The interview went quite smooth, it was a quite relaxing one. Everyone of us got some different questions from the pegawai. One interesting one that i got was what will you do after the 4 years? My response was "I will continue to serve for GOVERNMENT HOSTPITAL." Hmmmm. Another BARIA one, "what do you understand about stock management in pharmacy?" Yet another one, "What is happening in the politics today?" I mm zai larh. -_-"


We failed to get the offer letter today as Cik Zamzarina said the policy has been changed. We will have to wait for it to be posted a few days later. Then we headed to KKM to fill in the biodata borang. Another month or more to wait after this!!!


Then i sesat jalan again on my way to bukit jalil from putrajaya. I ended up paying extra rm3.20 for tolls and made a big U-turn to get on to the right way. Well, bor bian larh, pjee people sesat in puchong area. @_@


When i reached IMU, i thought i would be on the right track already. I am supposed to meet ai-lynn at her flat in Jalil Damai near Vista A. HOWEVER, i went wrong way and i ended up seeing a very familiar building situated right ahead of me - Plaza OUG. Sesat jalan for the third time on the same day.


I DAMN NOOB LORH TODAY!!!!!! geeez.





Oh ya, anyone wanna accompany me to go fish big PIRAHNA, rm10 for 12 hours at kelana jaya? kekeke.

Last minute baru do homework!

I went to putrajaya with adam today just to make sure that we can find the place tomorrow. Im kinda worried for the interview but i did not do much preparation for it. Read several post regarding the interviews and ask tips from friends - spa interview, so called interview and msn tips from lauweeyeaw and edmond. Thank you all.

Who is the menteri of Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia?

YB Dato Liew Tiong Lai

Timbalan Menteri? Ketua setiausaha? Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan?

YB Datuk Dr Hj Abdul Latif b ahmad, Mohd Nasir, Mohd Ismail


What are the various departments in pharmacy?

Clinical, Research, Penguatkuasaan, Pengawalan etc.


Hope the interviewers are kind enough to allow me to speak in english tomorrow.



If not, 临时抱佛脚 also "bor huat"!

My 3 choices are :
1) Selangor
2) Biro Pengawalan Farmaceutical Kebangsaan
3) Johor

Wish me luck!

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I find this one here extrememly hilarious! This indicates how 'open-minded' white people are.



Would you lend your hands in this kind of situation?


Here is another one :



Ads number 1 : It wouldnt be so funny if your heart is clean.
Ads number 2 : Keep fit guys! Its important to maintain a good body shape! lolz.
Ads number 3 : Mental support helps in achieving something!
Ads number 4 : A Great Shot!

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Engrish lesson 1

HuEjie, your neighbour arh??

PJ Yong Tau Fu

It has been a few years back since i last had yong tau fu. So today, carol, ellie, mum and i went to A3 yong tau fu in PJ for dinner.


There are at least 13 different types of yong tau fu. The fried wantan is a must thing to eat.





I was shocked to see the prices of yong tau fu. They were priced at 0.95 cents/piece. Last time is 60 cents/piece, right?


Anyway, we went on ordering 2 plates of chee cheong fun and a ikan kembong.


Normal chee cheong fun priced at rm2.40

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Curry chee cheong fun


Asam ikan kembong priced at rm9


Gingko barley priced at rm2



It was a very delicious meal. The best meal i had since i came back to malaysia 2 weeks ago.







PJ yong tau fu, XING. :)

Dropped mobile phone in water

Ever wonder what should you do if you dropped your mobile phone in the sink, or worse, into the toilet?


wikihow.com offers useful information on "How to save a wet cell phone?"


3 days ago, i dropped my samsung phone into a pail of water. Within 5 secs, i took out the phone from the water, remove all the parts, and tried to dry it as much as possible with my kitchen towel.


I did most of the to-do-things and also some not-to-do things like drying it with a hair dryer immediately after removing all the parts. My phone could not be turned on as usual. So i removed all the parts and put them inside a container filled with uncooked rice like this.



After 2 days, i took them out, fixed them and tadaeng ----> my phone is back!! Everything seemed alright
.

Here are some steps to follow :

1) Get it out of the water as soon as possible. The plastic covers on cell phones are fairly tight, but water can enter the phone in a short period of time, perhaps only 20 seconds or less. So grab your phone quickly! If you can't get to it in time, your best bet is to remove the battery while it is still under water. Water helps dissipate heat from shorts that can damage the phone, so most damage occurs when the inside of the phone is merely wet and there is a power source.


2) Remove the battery. This is one of the most important steps. Don't take time to think about it; electricity and water do not mix. Cutting power to your phone is a crucial first step in saving it. Many circuits inside the phone will survive immersion in water provided they are not attached to a power source when wet.


3) If you have a GSM carrier, remove your SIM card. Some or all of your valuable contacts (along with other data) could be stored on your SIM. To some people this could be more worth saving than the phone itself. SIM cards survive water damage well, but some of the following steps are unnecessary i.e. don't heat it. Just pat it dry and leave it aside until you need to connect your phone to your cellular network. (This step does not apply to CDMA carriers such as Verizon, Alltel, US Cellular, Sprint, etc.)


4) Dry your phone. Obviously you need to remove as much of the water as soon as possible, so you can save it from getting into the phone. Shake it out without dropping it, then use a towel or paper towel to gently remove as much of the remaining water as possible. Dry the excess moisture by hand.


5) Remove any covers and external connectors to open up as many gaps, slots, and crevices in the phone as possible.


6) Use a vacuum if possible. Do not use a hair dryer (even on a "cold" mode) to dry out the phone, as this may force moisture further into the small components, deep inside the phone. If moisture is driven deeper inside, corrosion and oxidation may result when minerals from liquids are deposited on the circuitry. Using a hairdryer might be a temporary fix, but this will eventually cause component failure inside the phone. Instead, remove all residual moisture by drawing it away with a vacuum cleaner held over the affected areas for up to 20 minutes in each accessible area. This is the fastest method and can completely dry out your phone and get it working in thirty minutes. Be careful not to hold the vacuum too close to the phone, as a vacuum can create static electricity, which is even worse.


7) Use a substance with a high affinity for water to help draw out moisture. Leave the phone in a bowl or bag of uncooked rice overnight. The rice would absorb any remaining moisture. If available, it is preferable to use desiccant instead. Desiccant will absorb moisture better than rice. It may be found under a brand name such as "Damp Rid" or "Dry Right".


8) Let the phone sit on absorbent towels, napkin, or other paper. Remember that the goal is to evacuate all the moisture and humidity, not to trap it or add even more. Check the absorbent material every hour for 4 to 6 hours. If moisture is evident, repeat the vacuuming step and desiccant steps.


9)Test your phone. After you have waited a day or so, make sure everything is clean and dry looking and re-attach the battery to the phone and see if it works. If your phone does not work, try plugging it into its charger without the battery, if this works, you need a new battery. If not, try taking your cell phone to an authorized dealer. Sometimes they can fix it. Don't try to hide the fact that it has been wet. There are internal indicators that prove moisture.


What do you think?

Wedding of Nicholas Lee and Eve Ding

The bridegroom


The bride


Tasks to complete :


1) Drinking and Eating 4 tastes (sweet, sour, spicy and bitter)


2) Eating bananas while doing physical exercise


3) Signing Marriage Agreement


The situation was very tensed, some ang paus were torn.


Finally, negotiation on Ang Paus was done. After completing the required tasks by the jimuis, the bridegroom finally entered the bride's room.

CONGRATULATIONS

















Once again, congratulations to Nicholas Lee and Eve Ding, you will have our Best Wishes and Deepest Blessings!

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Isle of Arran 3 days 2 night GG-ied Part 2

Animals spotted in Isle of Arran

You might be interested to read up this article review before taking a trip to Isle of Arran. It has very complete informations on where to see animals and other tips touring the island.


Initially, lou poh and i were just hoping to see some highland cattles in Isle of Arran. Our dream have came true - All different colours cattles (i.e. black, dark brown or light brown) were spotted at Balmichael Farm and village farm near Whiting Bay.








All over Arran you are likely to see seals, YES SEALS, red squirrels, red deer, eider ducks, kittiwakes, loads of sheep and some humans. If you want to see some seals, be sure to make full research before going. (time and places, eg. outside Brodick castle around 4pm)








There were lots of sheeps spotted beside Lochranza Distillery. They were trained to cross the road ONE-BY-ONE also. I was very surprised to see that.








And of course, RED DEERs. Dont miss them, according to local villagers, usually there will alot of them wondering at the village of Lochranza during the dawn or the dusk.






We were supposed to see many red squirels in the trails near Brodick Castle. We did see some but we were not fast enough to take a picture of them. So in the end, i googled one.




We were also hoping to spot some dolphins from the ferry but obviously we didnt spot any.






Last but not least, you will easily spot some ducks, swans, or kittiwakes swimming in the sea all around Isle of Arran.







In conclusion, if you like natural and wildlife, Isle of Arran is definitely worth a visit!

Read more :
Isle of Arran 3 days 2 night GG-ied Part 1

KTV - JJ Lim Hui You Na Me Yi Tian

Dim Sum session in malaysia

DIM SUM - I have been craving for them since i reached Glasgow last year. In total, I had dim sum twice oversea, once in Glasgow Chinatown and another time in Manchester. The dim sum session i had in Manchester was superb.

The next morning of my arrival to Malaysia, my bro decided to treat the 5 siblings with dim sum. It was a catch up session for the 5 of us since i have not met my 3 sis for almost 18 months.












The dim sum was nice, with reasonable price and good customer service.



Hong Kee Dim Sum



Its located in Damansara Jaya, outside Atria Shopping Complex.

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Getting ready for Genting Trailblazer 2008

2 years ago, IMU sponsered the 4 lucky runners (Aaron, Wai Meng, Jack and I) for trailblazer run 2006. It is a 2 day one night package included of buffet dinner, staying in awana hotel, the run, return cable car tickets to Genting and tickets for watching magic show. We were really fortunate to join the race.









This year, My bro sponsored me and we will be paired up to complete the 14km race. Together with us, my uncle and another 3 cousins are in for the race as well. Watch the promotional trailer here and here.


My condition is super bad right now, super busy since i touched down in KLIA, although i never suffered from jet lag.


I better off to sleep after this as i need to wake up as early as 4.30am tomorrow! Hopefully i can complete the race together with my bro in one piece!

Help is needed!

Arrived safely in malaysia KLIA at 9pm last night and headed for 'tai chao' to fill up my stomach! 'fuk jin chao' is super delicious lorh!

Anyway, busy discussing with sis and jimuis for her wedding next Sunday. Hence, please leave me comment on :

1) TaskS to do for the heng dais (aka brothers).
2) Some interesting super lame IQ questions.
3) Wedding agreement list-to-promise.

Many thanks people! :)

p/s: Happy working for those working on Monday!!! And safe journey to Darren, Uncle lim and YeohHeeSheong:)

pp/s: Happy working to my loupohzai also! First job in uk! :)