The gutsy stunt in the air.
Clip: Estrelita.
When not having enough from the movie 2012, then watch this.
Clip: Angela Ooi.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
A Trip To Pulau Ketam
The ferries to Pulau Ketam are either an air-conditioned one or with a choice to take a converted version from the trawler.
In the rocky trawler-ferry on the way to Pulau Ketam, this couple with their young infant caught my attention.
Well, it was a brilliant idea for the exhausted father to place his baby to sleep on his body. Unfortunately, a seven feet long piece of wood supporting the life jackets fell on them.
The supervisor came to investigate not knowing that two teen-age passengers had earlier fooling around and accidentally pulled the wooden pole loosen. The vibration from the trawler-ferry finally saw the mishap taken place.
The supervisor went to the couple after the investigation and handed them a red-packet as a gesture of apology. Luckily, the baby and his father were unhurt.
The residents of Pulau Ketam lead a mundane life with a population of 8000 is made up of Chinese from the “Teochew”, “Hokkien”and “Hainanese” speaking clans. No wonder the younger generation have made their ways out to the mainland to look for greener pastures.
The houses are all built on stilt above the mangrove swamps now occupied by about half the populace.
As far back in the early fifties, Pulau Ketam was a desolated island of mangroves swamp where crabs were in abundance. The fisherman arrived for crabs and made daily trip back to the mainland with their catch.
From 1960's to 1970's, post office, primary school and the other basic facilities sprouted in this island as well. Today, a secondary school has become a reality.
Not knowing the choices available, we boarded whichever available and ended with a converted ferry from a trawler. It took one hour-journey to our destination while the other took half the time.
The advantages are the open view and the strong breeze with good view from both sides for photography. The disadvantages are the deafening noise from the roaring engine and slow pace skimming over the choppy sea.
In the rocky trawler-ferry on the way to Pulau Ketam, this couple with their young infant caught my attention.Well, it was a brilliant idea for the exhausted father to place his baby to sleep on his body. Unfortunately, a seven feet long piece of wood supporting the life jackets fell on them.
The supervisor came to investigate not knowing that two teen-age passengers had earlier fooling around and accidentally pulled the wooden pole loosen. The vibration from the trawler-ferry finally saw the mishap taken place.
The supervisor went to the couple after the investigation and handed them a red-packet as a gesture of apology. Luckily, the baby and his father were unhurt.
The residents of Pulau Ketam lead a mundane life with a population of 8000 is made up of Chinese from the “Teochew”, “Hokkien”and “Hainanese” speaking clans. No wonder the younger generation have made their ways out to the mainland to look for greener pastures.
The houses are all built on stilt above the mangrove swamps now occupied by about half the populace.As far back in the early fifties, Pulau Ketam was a desolated island of mangroves swamp where crabs were in abundance. The fisherman arrived for crabs and made daily trip back to the mainland with their catch.
The journey then (without engines) took nearly the whole day to travel to and fro from the mainland. The fishermen build a small house and stayed overnight and such convenience saw more houses sprouting around the island.
When the small populace wanted to stay permanently, the “Chuan Eng Bio” temple was built as the guardian for their safety and solace.
When the small populace wanted to stay permanently, the “Chuan Eng Bio” temple was built as the guardian for their safety and solace.
From 1960's to 1970's, post office, primary school and the other basic facilities sprouted in this island as well. Today, a secondary school has become a reality.Unfortunately, fires in 1967 and 1972 had destroyed all the houses and shop lots in Jalan Besar and Sungai Dalam. All the shops were rebuilt later. For preventive measures, the Bomba Sukarela Pulau Ketam was formed in 1972. All volunteer members are from Pulau Ketam's residents.
In 1991, the new jetty was ready for use, and pipe water was supplied from the mainland by the state government.
The major activities were catching crabs, fishes and prawns.
The trip back to the mainland was rather amusing. The conductress of the trawler-ferry put up an entertaining sail home.
A septuagenarian, she sang and danced like a “child” in her world of her own. In different dialects, she churned out all her favourites.
In 1991, the new jetty was ready for use, and pipe water was supplied from the mainland by the state government.In 1993, the Hospital Desa Pulau Ketam was set up to serve the village.
During 1994's Christmas Day, another fire destroyed four shops on the main street.
In 1998, Pulau Ketam experienced a slight flood. It affected roughly 30% of the residential areas.
In the same year, Alam Flora started to collect the detritus to make this island more presentable.
In 1999, the new ferry services came into being. One of the KTM terminals located at Pork Klang, and the convenience of transportations make the journey to and fro Pulau Ketam easier and time saving.
Today, Pulau Ketam is equipped with almost all the basic facilities. It also plays a role as a major fish, crabs, prawns provider to Klang valley, and as tourist destination for the state of Selangor.
The major activities were catching crabs, fishes and prawns.The trip back to the mainland was rather amusing. The conductress of the trawler-ferry put up an entertaining sail home.
A septuagenarian, she sang and danced like a “child” in her world of her own. In different dialects, she churned out all her favourites.
Shock was the word! Many passengers were taken by surprise by her spontaneous teasers. Some were sceptical that she was herself while some may take it as her gimmicks to keep all the passengers in their seats.
Somewhere beneath her physical exterior, she could be a very lonely individual who enjoys seeing people laugh and be amused. To her, it is gratifying!
Salute woman, keep it coming!
Somewhere beneath her physical exterior, she could be a very lonely individual who enjoys seeing people laugh and be amused. To her, it is gratifying!
Salute woman, keep it coming!
Hindraf 2nd.Anniversary Prayers - Rawang (Nov 29 2009)
The trumpet blows for the ceremony to start, but in a tame affair. The crowd is expected to be overwhelming, but a handful that could be counted.
The ceremony starts without much fanfare under a watchful eye of an Indian Special Branch officer hanging around like a sore thumb.
The prayers continues ...
With due respect, we take our leave by 11.00 a.m. heading to Port Klang.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Gnampragasam Anthony
June 15 2009 brought an abrupt shock once again to learn of another death in police custody. He was Gnapragasam Antony, a father of three girls and four boys who died on June 14 2009.
The family knew about their father’s demise a day later, and was told to collect his body at the mortuary of University Hospital.
There are four good Samaritans who helped the family through rough times by providing financial aids. With the help of YB Elizabeth Wong, she is helping the eldest son, Yanam, in his tertiary education.
There are many kind-hearted Malaysians who want to help and can help in whatever ways. Please continue to do so.
When the bread winner of the family is cruelly removed from the family (in whatever situations) it is always those who are left behind have to suffer. What more, when the school going children become uncertain what to come next
If the society refuses to lend a hand, chances are that the young children are left to fend for themselves, and perhaps walk into the open arms of social crimes.
Yanam, now works as a promoter and walks to work some three kilometers away to save on the bus fares. He takes his breakfast at home and returned for dinner, and most of the days he has to skip his lunch.
His fortitude lies in his perseverance because he knows too well that his mother and younger siblings depend on him and another sister who works as well.
Yanam needs the education to help him make good in life. Whatever the future lies in him and his family depends on how the society can play a role to help a little. Deprivation in whatever situation is very painful, and this is where caring Malaysians can play a role to say - we care!
Note: A featured documentary on this case is in the making and will be available soon.
The family knew about their father’s demise a day later, and was told to collect his body at the mortuary of University Hospital.There are four good Samaritans who helped the family through rough times by providing financial aids. With the help of YB Elizabeth Wong, she is helping the eldest son, Yanam, in his tertiary education.
There are many kind-hearted Malaysians who want to help and can help in whatever ways. Please continue to do so.
When the bread winner of the family is cruelly removed from the family (in whatever situations) it is always those who are left behind have to suffer. What more, when the school going children become uncertain what to come next
If the society refuses to lend a hand, chances are that the young children are left to fend for themselves, and perhaps walk into the open arms of social crimes.
Yanam, now works as a promoter and walks to work some three kilometers away to save on the bus fares. He takes his breakfast at home and returned for dinner, and most of the days he has to skip his lunch.
His fortitude lies in his perseverance because he knows too well that his mother and younger siblings depend on him and another sister who works as well.
Yanam needs the education to help him make good in life. Whatever the future lies in him and his family depends on how the society can play a role to help a little. Deprivation in whatever situation is very painful, and this is where caring Malaysians can play a role to say - we care!
Note: A featured documentary on this case is in the making and will be available soon.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
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