Gawai Dayak 2012

I wish all my Dayak friends a "Selamat Gawai Dayak 2012". The photo shows the Dayaks rushing back to their longhouses for this major festival. Photo source: Wong Meng Lei

Properties In US Are Dirt Cheap Now

This advertisement came out in The Star today. The properties in US are being offered in Malaysia at unbelievable prices. Some homework has to be done first!

Back From Holland - Pauline Ijang & Arjan Metz

Pauline Ijang and Arjan Metz flew all the way back from Holland to celebrate Gawai Dayak in Kapit. Pauline was Premier Hotel's receptionist for almost three years before she was married to Arjan Metz, a Dutch. Pauline was a friendly, hardworking, reliable and efficient staff member. She was well liked by her colleagues. Pauline comes back with her hubby every year for Gawai Dayak. She still cherishes the memories of her time at Premier Hotel. On 21st May, she popped in with Arjan to see the old colleagues. We grabbed the opportunity to have a group photo with them in front of the reception counter. The photo shows (from left to right) Yiin, Demi, Pauline, Arjan, me and Annie. I wish Pauline and Arjan all the best!

Robin Gibb of The Bee Gees Passed Away

After more than thirty years, The Bee Gees remains my favourite. All The Bee Gees lovers are going to miss Robin Gibb! Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Andy Gibb at the 1977 Billboard.

Jim Rogers: Buy Gold, Silver Before ‘More Turmoil’ Jolts the Globe

By: Forrest Jones Roiling capital markets aren't going to calm any time soon so investors would be better off putting their money in hard assets like gold, silver and agricultural commodities, says international investor Jim Rogers. Greece is teetering on the brink of default, while the debt crisis appears to be spreading to Spain, as evidenced by a Moody's decision to cut ratings on 16 banks there. "The world's got serious problems facing it, I don't particularly like saying it, but it's true," Rogers tells CNBC.com. Editor's Note: Get David Skarica's Gold Stock Adviser — Click Here Now! "Unfortunately there will be more debt and currency turmoil to come." Greece goes to the polls on June 17 to elect a new parliament, and many worry voters will elect enough leftist and other fringe politicians who favor ditching austerity measures in exchange for bailout money, which could precipitate the country's exit from the eurozone. The euro has taken a pounding on European uncertainty lately and will continue to do so. "I hope the euro survives, I think it will survive in some shape and form," Rogers says, adding he's avoiding equities right now. "I own real assets because if the world economy gets better I'll make money because of shortages and if things get worse they'll print more money," Rogers says, referring to loose monetary policies designed to spur growth amid downturns, which push up commodities prices as a side effect. Greeks pulled the euro equivalent of close to $1 billion out of the country's banks on one day alone recently, as worried depositors stock up on euros fearing the country will ditch the currency and revert to the drachma, which would be much weaker. Continued withdrawals will bruise an already beleaguered financial system, experts say. "If you have significant deposit withdrawals, that's difficult for any institution to overcome no matter the macroeconomic factors. Of course that's not even taking into account everything going on in Greece," says Kris Niswander, associate director of European financial institutions for SNL Financial, according to CNNMoney.

Eve Of Mother's Day 2012

We celebrated Mother's Day this evening. As usual, it was a joint celebration for my mum and Yian's mum. The evening was heartwarming. We had a great time with fine delicacies. After the meal, we spent a good time chatting, bringing back all the good memories. Praise Lord that the celebration brought so much joy to all of us!

Mother: The most beautiful word on the lips of mankind. By Kahlil Gibran, poet

M3 Residency, KL

Initially this project was known as Plaza Melati Condominium. Later it was renamed as Medan Mega Melati Condo. Now, finally, the developer settles the official project name on M3 Residency. It has been a long wait for the launching, but it pays. M3 is a vibrant integrated commercial development comprising 3-storey shopping mall with 412 units service apartments. The sizes ranging from 806, 925 and 1092 sq. ft. This development is sprawled over 3.14 acres of thriving land with a gross development value of RM260 million. Here you will discover a lifestyle of great convenience with everything under one roof for all. M3 is only approximately 250 meters walking distance from Taman Melati Putra LRT Station.