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My Needs

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.

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Happy Deepavali

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.

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Should we use a dryer?

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. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Rainbow Land

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 [...]

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