on higher ground.. !!!

hehehe.. yesterday for the first time in Malaysia.. i took the double decker bus..travelling from JB to KL... hahhaha.. n to my surprise n delight.. it is of the first row.. hehehee... well had my thrill before in SG. took a few times of double decker there... but it is the first in Malaysia.. n travelling with crazy malaysian bus driver.. u'll never run out of the thrill.. hahahaha...

i was boarded the Konsortium double decker.. comfort: average.. but view: COOLLL...!!! hahaha... well with higher elevation i can see further n since i'm in the first row i can feel the thrill when my driver tailgates cars on the highway.. in many occasion we were like foot away from the car in front.. i was like shit.. "u might not as well bang the car Mr. Driver".. hahahha.... anyway.. i reached KL safe and sound.. with a wonderful ride on the double decker...

Power Plant Trip..!!


yesterday.. me and my colleagues made a trip to a Power Plant somewhere in N.Sembilan.. heheh.. cannot mention where it is as it is sensitive.. anyway.. we are there to assess the noise climate there due to the operations of the Plant.. at the same time..we measured some noise data for noise model validation and some noise data for special machines and equipments for future use..

so i got to go into the power generation hall rather they call it turbine hall where u can see pwer generation machines that basically consists of a gas turbine, generator and some other assisting machines.. a little warm in the hall as the temperature is kinda high due to the heat generated by combustion of natural gas n the running of high speed machine.. this Power plant can generate up to 400 MW of electricity..

supposedly there are some issues between the Plant n the residents next to the boundary (like bout 5 metres away from the boundary) on noise issue.. hence we are brought in to do some assessment and then recommend some mitigation measures in order to solve the conflict.

in the pic is me.. the devil on the roof top of the turbine hall... behind me u can see there;s an exhaust stack (the red and white thing) where it channels exhaust from the turbine.. it is estimated that the heat energy from the exhaust can have energy of at least 50 to 70 MW per stack.. which can be very useful to generate steam for other usage such as generating power using steam turbine generators.. thus u can imagine how hot it is at the opening of the stack.. probably a bird that flies through will be cooked.. the wall of the stack is already damn hot.. thus i didnt want to climb up there to get the noise level.. but we will get the level from some other method.. ehehe.. trade secret..

and the white thing that looks like a mushroom is an exhaust fan to suck air from the turbine hall into the environment.. well as i mentioned earlier inside the hall is hot.. so these fans will exhaust the heat n keep the hall cool.. mayb not that cool.. ehehe.. standing near to the fan u can experience a combi of heat n high velocity wind.. and of course.. since i'm bout 10 - 15 meters above ground and close to the beach.. i'm taking in also strong breeze from the sea.. that;s made the whole experience interesting.. oh yea.. i was up there to take noise level of the exhaust fan n estimated value of the stack noise..

too bad forgot to take some pics on the gas turbine generators.. n the condition in the hall.. oh yea just to mention.. the exhaust duct at ground level is like 2 and a half times of my height.. there;s once in another plant it was like 4 or 5 times of me.. i had a pic some where but couldn;t locate it.. anyway.. it was really fun in this trip...

especially when my boss brought us to this restaurant called Seaview.. damn.. there;s this assam sambal fish on banana leaves and 'kam hiong' bamboo clams..oooh... sedap nya........ !!! gonna visit that place again lar.. too bad lar.. should ve taken the pics of the food.. i'm sure my friend like Jellyikan n Alicia would enjoy it.. hehehe...

haPPy nAw RuZ ..!!!

hehehe... after 19 days of Fasting it is time to celebrate spiritually.. it is time for the Bahais to celebrate our new year..

i would like to take the oppurtunity to wish all my Bahai comdrades ..Happy Naw Ruz..!! mayb the year ahead be a good one for all of us.. health, happiness and prosperity..

last but not least.. may the world be filled with peace and harmony..


Alla'u abha

me a surgeon...??? no....!!!

hehehe.. oh my.. i'm in a scrub.. hahahah.. do i look like surgeon??? heheheh..

too bad i'm not oneelse my mom n dad will be super proud of me.. aih.. ;(

anyway it was definately fun, for the first time to be in a scrub..

had this chance thanks to my 'smart' client.. wanted us to help him to assess the vibration level for a ceiling mounted microscope in this new government hospital in Selangor..

Actually.. they had a severe vibration problem initially..where under high magnification one can go dizzy seeing through the microscope.. the microscope will be used by the surgeons for eye operations.. so with that kind of result of course it is a no - no..


after much problem with them n the contract n 2 consultants between us (we were first engange then terminated then re-hire again.. becoz they are cheapskate) we finally designed a reversed plinth to hold the microscope that mounted to the slab of upper floor which is a AHU room.. now u know where the vibration came from ya... ehehehe... things are good measurements showed that it is well within the specs given by the manufacturer.. but.. but... we can still see some horizontal movement through the instrument..
but definately way way better than in the first place..

so last night we went a check again n run through scenarios
to establish what the next step to solve the problem..

aih.. i think the specs given by the manufacturer wrong some how.. we believe although we meet the spec.. the vibration from the AHU still made its way into the instrument.. (thanx to the light weight concrete slab and of all places the OT must be bottom of an AHU) but anyway.. we are thinking to move the AHU away.. coz there's nothing much u can do bout the situation.. come on dont tell me that u gonna ask the surgeon to operate without air conditioning.. that;s not likely n that;s wrong..(well under the scenario of AHU off - vibration level was low enough that it was perfect under the microscope)

ok.. since the room already been sterillised.. so we need to put on the scrub to go into the section of the hospital.. so .. HAAHAHAHAHA... my one night only scrub experience came my way..

the OT (the hospital still not very much in operation yet,.trial run only)

KL skyline - from another angle

Will Iran be Bombed..???

well.. a few days back while watching Singapore TV channel's news report.. wasn't so clear but i managed to catch it.. it seems that Condoleeza Rice was propagating billions of dollars be put a side to fund US Army for the cause of stopping Iran from making neuclear weapons.. i was like .."oh my gosh!!! after the pathetic Iraq .. u US government b******* still not enough inflicting damages to ppl?" .. oh yea.. of course they have a reason now.. "Iran is developing nuclear warheads to wipe up Israel n US n other countries.. Iran is dangerous.. Iran is axis of evil.. Iran is funding terrorists activities..Iran is this n Iran is that.."

well then.. can someone explain to me why US still have not bombed North Korea?? i mean they are now just developing.. but OWN nuclear warheads n its guided missles can reach Alaska or further.. why US not wanting to stop India in nuclear development? yet US going to assist India on that? i mean aint Iran also want to use nuclear for energy?

why dont US and some other power destroy their nuclear weapons?

well n the latest news is that Iran had built underground war control centre n some underground facilities. that may pose potetianal tensions.. but why? have anyone think of that?

i mean for me... just pure of my thoughts.. i support their doings.. Iran is surrounded by Afghan, Iraq, the Persian Gulf and Israel.. if things got sour between them n US, they will be facing the biggest threat from all 3 countries n the open sea.. all 3 countries allow US army to be stationed n Persian Gulf is under the influence of US warships n aircraft carrier.

Iraq as all of us can see is nothing but a propaganda by the Bush Admins. to get lucrative oil n other interest. they failed to justify the war. they failed to bring DEMOCRACY to Iraq. they failed to bring peace n harmony n stability to Iraq. but one thing for sure.. they succeed in making tonnes of money.

Iran sharing the same situation n potentials of Iraq.. Oil reserve and bad military policy and Islamic country.. the very good foundation for US to move in and wipe up the Iran government n own the oil.. n then shout that they have eradicate the evil axis that will use nuclear weapons n terrorise the world.

i mean come on.. with the like and attitude of US government .. i would say any muslim or other threatened country would be happy to develop more weapons to protect themself from US. all of us has seen that US army own powerful fighter jet and bombers., and all they do is fly in n shit all the bombs n missles n leave.. when u r in a shit hole position they come in proudly n declare as the victor. lousy..

ok.. to conclude.. i do believe that Iran has the intention of using nuclear for energy. n i wont deny that they mayb eyeing the development of nuclear weapons. but i strongly believe that is for its own protection (including the underground facilities) as they are 'surrounded' by potential US threats.. u will never know when US will shoot its missles as they dont care what others think n of course.. they doesnt bother about UN.

so if u US admin, Rice, Cheney, BUSH want to attack Iran.. Pls.. wipe up N. Korea n stop India n Pakistan in their nuclear weapons development. n reduce ur nuclear weapons n so is russia..

then only u deserve to intervene the issue.. else u r just a bloody shit ass that wants nothing butoil n interest.

SCARface is bAck...!!!

hhahah.. yea.. !! my ride is back... yesterday i was contacted by my workshop guy n was told that my car was ready for collection.. so happily i went there n picked up beloved car... after more than 2 months in the workshop.. finally it is out to terrorise the road again.. err.. coz i'm a reckless driver.. ahahha...

overall the car look nice.. like almost brand new.. but.. there's always for make over after a crash.. u can see the repair scar from the bottom of the car.. they forgot to install my reverse sensor light n i;m not if they took out my SRS airbags.. coz the SRS indicator light wasnt working.. gonna pay them a VISIT soon..

hmm.. anyway.. i'm happy that my ride is out of the HOSPITAL.. so it is time for me to cruise again... yippie..

Thank You Minister... !

last night.. i watched the telecast of RTM1 (a malaysia local TV channel) of the interview of a Minister on the matter of fuel subsidy and the retail price hike.

i must thank Mr. Minister for the effort of making the public understand that continue subsidy will benefit the country especially in the events of world crude oil price increase dramatically. well done. Mr. Minister also pointed out that the continuation of subsidy on fuel will not benefit the country in long run. i agree. He also mentioned that it is a time for us to learn to be moderate and wise in spending. Also learn to be more independent of fuel subsidy. According to Mr. Minister, the money that can be saved from the reduce of RM 0.30 fuel subsidy; i.e. about RM 4.4 billion at the end of year; will be put under a Fund. The money willl then be used for reform work on development; focusing on the Transportation sector. That;s very commendable. Almost everyone in the big cities in Malaysia are living in 'hell' (oopps.. too harsh) becoz of lousy transportation system n lousy roads system. Well that's the only planning that was mentioned for the money.

heheheh.. however... Mr. Minister's interview revealled lots of mismanagement, corrupted practice, inefficiency of certain governmental department, state government and some irresponsible individuals as well. for example, this BERNAMA GUY asked the reasoning for the increase of subsidised diesel for the fisherman has increased yet the return were still the same. This clearly shows there's a problem in the system. subsidized fuel has not reach to the hand of the needy. When Mr. Minister explained on the issue of where the money will go, as mentioned above to Transportation sector, he said that the system is not integrated and was previously run by private sector. I agree. But isnt it the fault of the State Government n City Council for approving such system to be built and route be used in the first place? clearly show that there are some guys just as the local would say 'main hentam sahaja'. And by the way.. small city, urbans, towns and kampungs.. they already have decent system n they dont need super cool systems.. so i think they are taking the wost deal.. need to pay for higher petrol price that supposedly the Money will go to Transportation Fund where they are not gonna use or benefit much of it.. aih.. Fair ar??? i dont really think so.. hope Government compensate them in some other ways.

errr.. Mr. Minister also commented on the salary issue.. well agree on the low salary and high living cost now. But Mr. Minister said that the Government cant do much bout it. They had dont their best in providing the COLA allowance that ranges from 50 ringgit to 150 ringgit for the Gorvernment servants according to their ranks. as for the Private sector's workers... i would suggest.. beg ur boss.. hey who knows u might get an increase of another extra 10 or 50 bucks..

well thank you Mr. Minister that they will take action for retailers or service providers or businessmen that nonsense-ly increase their price. He mentioned that these ppl receive subsidized diesel so they should not increase the price. Furthermore the transportation cost only holds 1.XX % of the total production cost. That's what he said. I dont think he meant for those Transporters, movers, Shuttlers n stuffs. coz we know that they use lots lots of Fuel. great.. great explanation.. but i was curios bout what he said.. something like ' how can they increase when they are enjoying subsidised diesel that is 15 cents cheaper?' .. ait.. that's mean 30 cents minus 15 cents still there;s an increase of 15 cents in diesel price..(am i correct Mr. Minister?) so i think it is fair that some industries that could not absorb the cost to increase their product or service price.. but of course everyone will be super happy if Industries could actually absorb more of these cost..

and lastly before i'm going to end my long post is.... Mr. Minister explained on the Malaysia's Petronas as the nett exporter of Petroleum. HE mentioned that the net is a very small amount. Only 75 thousand barrels a day (well i hope i got it correct from what he said coz i dont want to slander him or giving him a bad name; anyway i think that;s a possible figure coz i dont think i heard 75 barrels). i did the sum a little: 75 000 barrels a day X USD 60 per barrel X 3.78 (convertion rate) = RM 17.01 million a day.. equivalent to RM 510.3 million a month.. about RM 6.1 billion a year. wow... anyway.. not sure bout how true the figure is.. but it looks decent to me.. since they have so much money ; i think they still do after taking out taxes n royalty n administration n production costs.. hmm.. they should use the money wisely.. please dont spend shits..

ok.. oh.. pls dun be mistaken that i'm banging Mr Minister.. i'm not.. i just saying that he revealled a lot of nice stuffs.. thanks.. and as long as Mr. Minister n his Boss n fellow Minister buck up n use money wisely n for the benefits of the WHOLE of MALAYSIAN ppl.. then i think we can accept any of the hike.. Please Mr. Minister ask your colleague to work diligently and please we have enough of shame for the recent events.. i dont think i need to spell out here..

and.. oh yea.. we are not stupid.. Please dont tell us that we are cheapest in the region nonsense.. fuel price in other countries are more expensive.. i believe they are supposed to be compare on a dollar to a dollar basis.. if u want to compare.. compare their income also.. i like it when u say 'di England or RM 5.XX' i would like to add.. 'di england gaji engineer biasa RM 14 000' n this also clearly show that our Ringgit is too low.. revise. please..

alright... but last but not least i must really thank Mr. Minister for standing out and explain the matters.. Thank You.. !!!

Happy FAsting....!!!!

hehehe.. today is the starting day for us BAHA'Is to fast for 19 days. dunno what is BAHA'I.. well let me explain a little. Bahai is a faith that started in the 1800s originated from the land of Persia. we believe in One God and all Religions (not including all unorthodox religion or cult or ajaran sesat) e.g. Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christian are of and from HIM.. the One and Only GOD..

Hahahaha.. it is not like 'One Faith that rules them all' hahahha (inspired from LOrd of the Rings) hahahah.. but definately we accept and recognise the teachings of all religions.. as we believe the Religion is dispensed through time for different stage of human mentality matureness n comprehensiveness..

to find out more bout this faith pls surf websites on the faith or www.bahai.org there u can find further links for topic of ur interest on the Faith. sorry ya.. i'm not good in explaining my Faith.. so shameful...ahhaahha....

so i would like to wish all my BAHAI friends HAppy Fasting..!!!

mY mY.. i'm gonna be broke soon...!!!

from the newspaper today it seems that every organisation, group and party are trying to raise their price.. i dont blame them coz they need to make a living too... but hope that alll price hike will be reasonable lor.. now i think ppl should help ppl.. if wait for government ar... aih.. dun want to comment on that.. lets hope for the best that i wont die of no money.. ahahaha..