Despite Brunei being a hardcore Islamic country, the Government is quite tolerant of restaurants serving pork dishes. This is because of the sizeable Chinese community in Brunei which makes it easy to get a good dish of Bakuteh. So when I had a chance to switch to the good old chicken curry, it was a welcomed dish.
Read More »Overseas Assignment 2009: Bored Trip to Brunei – Part 2: Starting Work
(Batu Caves – best visited on any day except on Thaipusam. Less crowd and easy parking but a big miss on interesting kavadis. Image source: http://www.malaysiasite.nl)
It is has been a long weekend for me. We managed to get some outstanding things done during the holidays but it comes at a price – body aching and foot pain. It gets worse once I reached the office, only to find urgent things to be done in the next 2 days and a meeting scheduled at night in KL.
Certainly, this is not the way to start the week.
Read More »Religion 101: Thaipusam Scary Trip to Batu Caves 2009 Part 1
There are 2 types of scumbags, idiots, and bastards when it comes to misuse of the emergency lane – one is the bastards who use the emergency lane and another, the idiots who allow them.
Read More »Highway 101: Unstoppable Scumbags at Emergency Lane
Burnout is a syndrome that occurs when a person experiences chronic stress at work that is not well managed. It can cause physical and emotional exhaustion, reduced professional performance, and detachment from work. Image source: Tisha Sharp
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The primary objective of a police roadblock is to ensure public safety by monitoring and regulating vehicular traffic. These checkpoints are strategically placed to prevent and detect criminal activities, such as smuggling or driving under the influence. They also serve as a deterrent against traffic violations, contributing to safer roads. Additionally, roadblocks can facilitate emergency response during incidents, ensuring swift action and aid when necessary. Image source: Photo by Travis Saylor/Pexel
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In Malaysia, the misuse of emergency lanes is a serious traffic offense. According to Rule 53 (1) of the Road Traffic Rules 1959, driving in the emergency lane is prohibited unless it is a genuine emergency. Violators are subject to stringent penalties under Section 119 (2) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which may include a fine of up to RM2000 or imprisonment for up to six months.