Another year older.......life has to go on.

Its end of the year..another three weeks to celebrate the new year. Time moves so fast. Feel like we just entered 2010, now 2010 is coming to end. Each and every one of us will have a story, whether a happy one or a sad one. Some may have lost the loved ones or a family member or even a close friend. Whatever happened, life has to go on. We have to take it has a lesson to improve or remind ourselves. Those who have lost the loved ones, its fate (God's willing).

What is more important is to plan for 2011 and years to come. What we wanna achieve next year and years to come. Time just runs. Time does not wait for us. We can rewind the clock but cannot rewind the time that has gone. Whatever that has passed will be in our memories whether good or bad.

Even 2011, will just pass by fast. It will be our turn to leave this world forever. Leaving behind the loved ones. Moving to another new 'world'. That's why, whatever short period we have left, make use of it the optimal manner possible. No point regretting when it's too late.

Siapa saya?

saya ada bersaiz besar dan kecil
depend atas saiz tuan saya
kalau di tarik2 saya boleh kembang panjang..

saya ada dalam warna berlainan
saya dok dalam ajer...jarang keluar
siapa saya?

Same economic problems but different prescription

Some of the major concerns of economies in these region including Malaysia is the slowing down of the world economic growth. World trade is also moderating. This means lower demand for our exports.

Other concerns include:
Asset bubble - rising property and housing prices
increasing household debt
quantitative easing in US....
money flowing into Asian economies... huge capital inflows must be scrutinized closely
rising inflationary pressures
strengthening domestic currency
slowing exports

All these concerns not confined to Malaysia only but all the regional economies in East and South-east Asia. when I was in Xian, China these issues were discussed in detail. At one point time the world criticized Malaysia for its capital control measures. Now, countries are openly discussing, even the IMF, WBank and ADB are presenting papers on capital control as an instrument to safeguard the economy from outside speculation.

Having said that I'm not suggesting we should go into capital control or implement ringgit pegging. These measures were good at that point of time and not now. I don't understand why DR.M is criticizing the current Government. Dr.M's era is over, his policies maybe good (debatable) during his time and he maybe world class leader, but the situation is different now. His time is over and finished. He is out of touch and no more in the Government. He may read a lot and gather information from internet but he is not exposed to the reality of the world economy. The current economic environment is so dynamic and changes very fast compared to his time. The policy prescription will be different although the problems seems to be the same. Its like the same disease before but can't be cured today with the same medicine. The virus has mutated and new and stronger virus has emerged which requires different set of medicine.

The previous capital control and ringgit pegging may be good during Asian Financial crisis but we are not in a financial crisis. Asian financial and banking system remain sound and strong. Ringgit strengthening is not because of speculative activities but more because of a weaker US dollar. Of course, there is huge capital inflows into portfolio market. Translating short-term capital inflows into long-term capital or into real sectors of the economy would reduce the risk of capital out-flows.

Let us manage our economy properly and overcome all the obstacles towards achieving the status of a developed and high-income economy.

Siapa aku.....

aku di lahirkan dalam pelbagai saiz
kecik dan besar
tinggi dan rendah
putih, hitam dan berwarna

di isi macam-macam dalam badan ku
bila perutku penuh, kepala ku dipulas
bila isi perutku hendak dikeluarkan
kepala ku di pulas sekali lagi

siapa aku..senang ajer

Don't be a slave to technology, Be a master....

I was just thinking what I'm going to write tonight. One of my lady officer gave birth to a baby boy on Friday ..Congrats to her (Lady Di). The year is coming to end soon; most of us will usually take off from work or go on holidays. Nowadays its easy to plan holidays. Thanks to the invention of internet. Just at the click of the finger tip u can get all the information about the destination u wanna go. From the ticket bookings, hotels, food and restaurants, the sight seeing spots as well as the most important place for ladies - shopping malls.

With internet u can do wonders. Listen to music, watch movies, play games, find new friends, do research, do business and even invent new things. Having said that internet can also be a place to cheat people, commit crimes and do naughty things. It all depends on individuals what u want to do.. good or bad.

Some are so hooked-up to internet. Addiction. They won't be at peace if internet is down for a few hours. In working environment it's even worst. Work can't be done if internet is down. Human beings are becoming so dependent on internet or cyberworld.

Its even worst, with technology convergence taking place. The latest, with Samsung galaxy, for example you have everything in it from phone, computer, games, broadband, camera, movies and music, and all these applications can be done with touch screen facilities.

With time passing by, we are becoming too dependent on technology, especially computers and internet.

Is this a good development in history of mankind? Everything has a good and bad side. It depends on we humans, how we want to treat all these gadgets. As long as we don't be a slave to technology but be a master.

Siapalah Aku Disisimu.....

Sejak kau lahir, aku berada dsisi mu
Kau membesar, aku pun membesar

Aku membawa mu keserata dunia
Ke Amerika, ke China,
ke kesejukan Artika mahupun ke kepanasan sahara
Tetap setia ku mengikuti mu

Aku lidungimu dari onak dan duri
badanku kehausan melindungiimu

Di kala ku menjadi tua
Tidak mampu melindungi mu lagi
Aku tidak diperlukan mu

Siapalah aku disisimu.....

Just came back from Xi'an, China

Lama tak update my blog. Was on official trip to Xi'an, China or pronounced as Sian.
Selain attending ASEAN meeting, I also managed to see around the city and bought souvenirs. Sedikit tentang Xi'an.

It is the capital of the Shaanxi province. As one of the oldest capital cities in China, with more than 3,100 years of history. It is the third largest city in China. The city has many important historical sites, and some are ongoing archaeological projects, such as the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and his Terracotta Army built in 210–209 BC. Bala tentera terra cotta ini diukir guna tanahliat dan dijumpai pada tahun 1976 oleh seorang petani.


Xian is also the place where the first Mosque was built in China. Mosque has a park within and is surrounded by high concrete walls. The area has a Muslim community who runs small businesses. you can variety of halal food and buy handicrafts including paintings, clothes and jewellery.




The city has transformed with combination of traditional architecture and modern skyscrapers and beautiful lighting and sound displays. In the wild goose pagoda area you will find the largest music fountain in Asia.


Harap kalau ada peluang ke negara China.. jangan lupa singgah di Xi'an.