Category Archives: On Being Malaysian

Taiping, whodathunk

Posted on March 29, 2009 by gee

There is some irony that a place named Taiping, beautiful, peaceful, mind-our-own-business Taiping is the scene for some political drama in the shape of the Bukit Gantang By Election. Malaysia Today has a page with links to pics and video … Continue reading →

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doesn’t take much

Posted on March 28, 2009 by gee

My brother and I are easily amused, as you’ll see from this snippet of our conversation while driving. Driving past the side entrance of a certain hotel in KL… Me: Wau, check out those hookers, damn alot of them right? … Continue reading →

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not quite there

Posted on March 13, 2009 by gee

When Chinese food gets Americanised, it’s no longer chinese food. This is not saying it’s *bad*, mind you, it’s just not the substitute you’re looking for when craving that nice, hot, steaming plate of chow fun. And so it is … Continue reading →

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How to daftar undi or, what I did on Tuesday

Posted on March 6, 2009 by gee

PpFt said: I don’t even know HOW to register to vote. Plz to enlaiten? My response: DI MANA BOLEH MENDAFTAR ? Ibu Pejabat Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia ATAU Pejabat-pejabat Pilihan Raya Negeri ATAU Semua Pejabat Pos Berkomputer di seluruh negara; Unit … Continue reading →

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Mexican in PeeDee, whodathunk?

Posted on February 23, 2009 by PpFt

The “Best (and Only – ed.) Mexican Restaurant in PD!” has an unusual offering:

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a little civility, please?

Posted on February 15, 2009 by gee

gdub says: (4:31:16 PM) so i restrained myself i just got home from one utama and wanted to write blog post titled “Dear Malaysians, Why Are You So FUCKING RUDE?” escape velocity says: (4:31:48 PM) ya srsly [edited] gdub says: … Continue reading →

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Petronas 2009 CNY ad

Posted on January 29, 2009 by gee

No, I didn’t forget. I’ve just not had access to high speed innernet for a VERY LONG time. Now that I can actually go find the ad, here is this year’s tear jerker. *shakes fists at Yasmin Ahmad*

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i object to your objections

Posted on January 25, 2009 by gee

I finally know what PAS stands for – Protest Anything Subversive. PAS to protest against Rihanna concert (The Star): PETALING JAYA: The Government has given the green light for the Rihanna Live in Kuala Lumpur concert but the Federal Territory … Continue reading →

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In preparation for landing, II: Burp

Posted on January 7, 2009 by PpFt

Can I just say, this stuff is the shizz: Supposedly it’s available at Jusco for RM2.70, according to the blogger I stole this picture from. But me, it seems I’ve reached the point in life where I can buy instant … Continue reading →

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RM70mil goes to Helena Handbasket

Posted on December 30, 2008 by PpFt

I don’t know that two or three years worth of re-training is going to be able to undo decades’ worth of exposure to a misguided school system. Just do it right the first time already!! SHAH ALAM: The Government has … Continue reading →

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in knots over yoga

Posted on November 23, 2008 by gee

Hey! It’s been awhiles since we’ve had some WTF-worthy news from back home. So here’s one: yoga is haram according to the Fatwa Council. This due to the fact that there are elements of chanting and praying. It’s been justified … Continue reading →

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grouses about home politics

Posted on November 9, 2008 by gee

Item #1: The speaker is utterly toothless in our parliament. MP Lim Kit Siang’s blog entry on some uncivilized behavior going unpunished while opposition MPs get kicked out for arbitrary infractions. Item #2: Hooray for the continued enabling of racist … Continue reading →

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petronas ads times three

Posted on October 30, 2008 by gee

I’ve been neglecting my Petronas ads!! I don’t have a favorite out of the three… but maybe it’s ’cause I’m all drugged up on nyquil. See everything after the jump.

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BAKABAKABAKABAKA!

Posted on October 11, 2008 by gee

Chief Minister explains Shah Rukh Khan’s Datukship (emphases are mine): Some say the actor did not deserve the award as “he hardly knows where Malacca is” while others say he “promoted Malacca in his songs and movies.” [This, btw, is … Continue reading →

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where WTF doesn’t begin to cover it

Posted on September 25, 2008 by gee

Saw the report via Uncle Patrick’s blog… Report lodged against Teresa Kok for insulting egg: KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 24, 2008) : The Seputeh Umno Youth division lodged a police report today against Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, claiming she had insulted … Continue reading →

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