bobjots : redux

Zionism is criticised by many quarters as a form of apartheid. In many of its manifestations, I don’t disagree. But when you see how some of our fellow Malaysians attempt to attack this form of apartheid, you have to wonder .. does it make sense to attempt to defeat apartheid with an opposing, but equally [...]

67 years ago today, a battle was fought in the hills of Kampar - the Green, Thompson and Kennedy Ridges to be exact, near where the earthly remains of my late father are now interred. Approximately 1,300 men made up of what remained of the badly mauled 1st Battalion; Royal Leicestershire Regiment and the 2nd Battalion; [...]

Blessed Christmas to all ..   O Holy Night Music : Adolphe Adam (1803 - 1856) Lyrics : Placide Cappeau (1808 - 1877)   O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘Til He appear’d and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary [...]

This month has been so hectic that I almost forgot that my wedding anniversary would be falling in early December. Fortunately she knew me well enough to make me engrave the date on my wedding ring. 8 years .. what a ride. We’ve actually been married longer than my own parents have been. Thanks for being there [...]

Yesterday was an extremely hectic day. I was moving from my home for the last 4 years in Subang back to Petaling Jaya and had to deal with movers, packing et al. It didn’t help that I did not get any sleep at all the previous night. It was therefore a very rude surprise to be [...]

How many of you folks have been receiving daily unsolicited commercial e-mail from entities like Market Guru Asia? They advertise on behalf of a few corporate training providers which offer courses like (and don’t laugh) .. Effective Communications Skills (by the cyber equivalent of butting your way into people’s private conversation?) Super Sales Professional Masters Course (by the [...]

I originally posted this in a new forum community that was set up by a few friends and I : How To Keep Your Job In 2009/2010 Whether we like it or not (and irregardless of whether we admit it or not), Malaysia’s economy will be affected by the global recession. Already we are seeing retrenchment occurring, [...]

.. when one of the largest multi national corporations in the country take the trouble to phone you and threaten you with bancruptcy over a few thousand Ringgit (which I arguably did not personally incur .. its a long story). Apparently under the “right” circumstances, bankcruptcy can be “inherited”. In times like these, I am thankful [...]

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha to all my Muslim friends and visitors. Have a good holiday and appreciate the time with your family and friends. Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to take a break. Well, at least a new site / forum has been set up. Introducing the Ada Jalan Community. The forum is [...]

I took an online Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test back in August 2007 and scored as an INFP with the following results:   I recently took the test again and as expected scored as an INFP again but with slightly different detailed results:     I guess personalities do change .. but probably not by very much. Unfortunately its not easy [...]

Since I don’t hang out much in the Chinese church circle nowadays, and even much less in the Hokkien speaking circle, I have not been in touch with some of the songs that circulate in that community. I came across this very beautiful piece which was written by a Malaysian songwriter, Lin Yizhong (林義忠 - [...]