For those who studied in Business School, especially for those doing HR, you probably have seen this triangle of needs. I was introduce to this concept while doing Management of People at Work during Uni.
Archive for October, 2008
My Needs
Posted in Uncategorized on October 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Happy Deepavali
Posted in Uncategorized on October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Deepavali or Diwali is a mjor Indian Festival, and it is of significance to the Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. It is also known as the Festival of Light. The light signifies the victory of good over evil within every human being. – Wikipedia
To the Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, Happy Deepavali.
Should we use a dryer?
Posted in Uncategorized on October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In temperate countries, most household uses a dryer as they do not have the luxury of sunshine all year long. My condo doesn’t allow us to hang our clothes out to dry and all units have to use a dryer. To the management, your wet clothes are unsightly to the facade of the building, etc. [...]
The Rollercoaster in Putrajaya – Part 2
Posted in Uncategorized on October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Putrajaya is the new Federal Administrative Centre of Malaysia. It is located south of Kuala Lumpur and right in the middle of the Multimedia Super Corridor. Like Kuala Lumpur and Labuan, Putrajaya is a Federal Terriotry.
The Development of Putrajaya beginned in 1995. The place was originally a oil palm and rubber plantation. All government ministries inculding [...]
Charting through the Seas
Posted in Uncategorized on October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you cannot guarantee ships safe passage, they are not going to come. No prudent mariner will sail through a place that is not properly charted
Parry Oei – Chief Hydrographer, Singapore Maritime and Port Authority
For those who drive, you will probably know how tough it is to maneuver through massive traffic jams. That is just [...]
The Rollercoaster in Putrajaya.
Posted in malaysia, politics, travel on October 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am never big fan of roller coaster. Watching at the sidelines is fun. You watch all the excitement, and wow at it, but you do not go through the ups and downs. I like it that way, I have mild motion sickness. I do take a ride on roller coaster occassionally. I have 1 memorable [...]
Hello and Goodbye, and the Cycle Go On.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
10 years ago, Anwar Ibrahim was booted out of office, trialed and jailed. A few charges from sodomy to corruption were brought against him. He still maintain that his charges were all politically motivated. He was kept out of public office for over 10 years. The news of his sacking, trial, and subsequent conviction grabbed [...]
Lighthouses in Singapore
Posted in history, singapore on October 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In spite of technological advances, lighthouse are still crucial in ensuring navigational safety
Singapore Maritime and Port Authority
In the late 1700s, the British has got 2 trading outpost in South East Asia. One is Penang, the other is Bencoolen in Sumatra. However both were deemed unsuitable. Penang was too far north and Bencoolen was too far [...]
A repeat of 1992
Posted in Quotable Quotes, business, economy, history, politics on October 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Europe and Asia went though 2 World Wars which happened in their backyards. Lifes, homes, economy and livelihoods were destroyed. 1 war can set a country’s development backwards by a few decades. It is quite unfortunate that Europeans need to go through 2 major wars in just 50 years.
United States did, in some ways, participated [...]
Rainbow Land
Posted in Uncategorized on October 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
人间里会有奇迹; 雾色里也会有七彩长红
It was said that rainbow first appeared on Mount Ararat. Noah was among the few who witnessed it. The rainbow symbolises a new beginning and hope for tomorrow.
Everyone loves to see rainbow. They do not come easily and they come and go quickly too. Since my childhood, I love seeing rainbow. My dad will drive [...]