My Longkang

December 20 2006

A man meets a woman…they fall in love and then they go through the courtship ritual. Fall in love is the phrase society uses to describe this phenomena.

The guy gives the lady gifts, they hold hands and they think their love will last forever. The Prince Charming and Beautiful Princess scenario. In our Malaysian context marriage is a very serious business. A big sum of money is spent on the celebrations. Marriage is an open declaration to the world that they have found their ideal love partner. Read more »

Blissfully ignorant about women’s woes

This post came about when I was surfing Malaysiakini and I read an article by JJRay about ignorance. To read the article please click on the link. I find it an interesting read.

When launching the ‘End Violence Against Women’ campaign by Soroptimist International Region of Malaysia (SIROM), Rosmah Mansor, the wife of Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak said that women should always be accompanied when walking in dangerous areas. Read more »

A real true-to-life hero

The NST today reported the story of Ang Sek Siang and his indomitable spirit. He has had stroke before but that didn’t stop him from fighting off thieves who were all out to rob him…3 times in 30 minutes.

Pic courtesy of NST..
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Regional market in jitters

The Thai central bank may have to rethink its next course of action. Yesterday the central bank imposed capital controls in a bid to curb speculation on the Thai currency, the Baht. Subsequent to that, its stock market suffered its biggest one day fall since 1990. Read more »

I am a 40 plus senior administrator. After so many years of working life, I am financially secure and reached as far up the promotional ladder as I can before my retirement.

Sometimes, when I wake up in the morning and look at myself, I can’t imagine already I am so old. My tummy is still so flat and apart from a wrinkle around my upper lip I still look younger than my age. I am also a conscientious dresser and a perfectionist.

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Wives bought and sold after ‘bridal’ girls parades in small-town-coffeeshops.

Madam Cupid has upgraded herself in Malaysia. Now, seeking a Vietnamese bride can be done without hassle. These potential wives are paraded in coffeeshops and the potential buyers get to have a first-hand-look at the girls. Because of poverty and problems back home, these women are resorting to becoming wives to complete strangers.

Pic courtesy of www.seatours.com

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Appeal turned down for Sarawak baby murder case

In 2004 Abdul Kassim Idris, 39, of Batu Kawa, lured his lover, his sister-in-law, the seven months’ pregnant Masni to an isolated hilltop and stabbed her repeatedly in the neck, chest and abdomen.They were having an affair and Masni had refused to have a second abortion.

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Suspect identified

19 Dec 2006

Every time Cynthia from Sentul leaves for work, she is always fearful. She has heard of a single man who assaults lone women.

Police have cautioned women who walk or ride a motorcycle alone to be alert for a man who is said to ride around in the city on a motorcycle, assaulting lone women. Read more »

32,000 new vacancies in the public sector.

Degree alone not enough to ensure job, says Najib

KUALA LUMPUR: Najib said the Cabinet had directed the Public Services Department (PSD) to expedite the process of filling the 32,000 vacancies in the public sector. He also encouraged graduates to venture into the private sector or explore self-employment. Read more »

He is in his early 50’s and still looks good. He is a jogger and a vegetarian. Once he set very high standards for himself and his partner. He wanted to marry the perfect partner. In Sibu, the practice of match-making still thrives but he turned down every one.

Pic courtesy of www.despair.com

So, it was a surprise when he turned up at my place today. He just opened up. In a broken voice he said, “I don’t jog as often as before. I feel tired. I am so….. lonely.” It was a cry for help. Read more »