KLIA

THE ARCHITECTURE ....

ON THEIR WAY TO BRAZIL ...



SUITS WELL WITH MCDONALD ...

THIS FLAT ESCALATOR IS REALLY COOL ...

I can't remember the last time I'm here but KLIA for me is one the the best International Airport in the world. I was fortunate to be able to contribute during the construction as part of Esso IT team.

The architecture is world class and the facilities are among the best in Malaysia. I think if I can select one airport to be stranded (for a very long time) ...I'll pick KLIA. Reminds me of a film TERMINAL where Tom Hanks is the hero.

So last month I was there with my family to send my very good friend , Zaki and his family , to Curitiba , Brazil for a 3 years working assignment. And as usual KLIA never disappointed me, even at 1 am (Zaki's flight was at 1.30 am) .

PROTON SERVICE CENTER

The friendly customer care executives

The luxury cars (at the moment it's just in my wish lists)

Pantai Baru Car Complex

FOR CUSTOMER ONLY

You can see the status of your car

The Cafe (RM2 can buy you a descent breakfast)

I was recommended to this service center by the salesperson when I bought my Proton Exora. It's located not far from Meru and inside the Pantai Baru auto complex. The first thing that you'll get after servicing registration is a RM 2 food coupon to be spend at the cafe (not bad , because at other service center you'll get nothing).

The waiting area is not bad because you'll get free WIFI. There's also cable TV available plus the magazines. Also few LCD monitor will inform you the status of your car from checking by technician until the last stage which is washing. Waiting time will take between 1 to 2 hours (or more) depending on the cars being serviced.

It's one of the better service center so far and should be followed by other service center.

A VERY SLEEPY BABY ....

Precious moment is priceless ....that is a tag line from tele advertisement. Few days back while we're getting ready for a family outing, I suddenly realized that Wafi Hanani is quietly sleeping on her BAMBOO seat. Enjoy the photos.

SELF RETREAT @ CRYSTAL CROWN HOTEL

ALONE @ ROOM 1213

ACCOMPANIED BY DIDIER DROGBA

NOT BAD FOR A 4 STAR HOTEL


FREE OF CHARGE

THE HOTEL FROM OUTSIDE VIEW

As an academician one of my responsibility is attending academic workshops and conferences. Last month I was asked to attend a 2 day conference in Petaling Jaya. Because my wife has other commitment and the kids are having extra classes, I've decided to go alone.

Indeed it was a really good getaway for me. Being alone ( although for 1 night) give opportunity for me to sit down and think about my plans for 2011. The hotel room which is really cozy do helps in energizing the brain to produce idea. No wonder song composers and novel writers do this frequently.

Looking forward to the next self retreat .....

RIZAL

PICNIC @ SHAH ALAM LAKE PARK

The famous Shah Alam mosque

Roller blading is allowed

The little one is enjoying the picnic (thanks IKEA for the blue bag)

The lake

Lake cruise is also provided

Enjoying the food

I'm a firm believer of family comes first ...and one of my favourite past time is family outing. So far one of the cheapest way is to utilize the public parks. It's free and complete with almost everything.

One of our best public park is the Shah Alam Lake Park located just 20 minutes drive from our house. The last that we have was a morning picnic (it was a last minute decision ...) . The first thing to do once we're there is to find the picnic spot. Picnic bench is provided and if it's full you can always go for the gazebos or even lay down on the picnic mat.

While enjoying the breakfast, the kids can have fun at the playground. Nothing beats a hot cup of coffee with "ROTI CANAI" while reading the morning newspaper and without the interference from the kids.

Looking forward to the next outing

RIZAL

2011 WISH LISTS (SPORT CATEGORY)

YANKEE TO WIN ALCS 2011 (WINNING THE WORLD SERIES WILL BE AN ADDED BONUS)


SELANGOR TO WIN THE MALAYSIAN CUP 2011


HEAT (WITH THE 3 KINGS) TO WIN NBA 2011

CHELSEA ...HMMMM ..I'M HOPING FOR AT LEAST FA CUP 2011


C'MON BLACKS ...A MUST WIN RUGBY WORLD CUP SITUATION

I've to admit when it comes to a decision between live football match and going out for dinner , I'll go for the first option. Anything as long as its qualify as a sport is OK with me. For 2011 apart from the usual sporting events (EPL,MLB,NBA, Liga Super) we will be having the World Cup for Rugby in New Zealand (it's once in a 4 year event) and as a former rugby player I'll definitely not going to miss this.

So for 2011 this is some of my wish list :

1) ALL BLACKS to win the Rugby World Cup

2) Miami Heat (Le Bron and company) to win the NBA final

3) New York Yankees to at least win the ALCS ( still hoping that they to surprise me before spring training...Felix Hernandez please ...)

4) SELANGOR to win the Malaysian Cup 2011

5) Chelsea to at least win the FA Cup (I'm being realistic her ..okay ...)

By the end of 2011 if I could get 3 out of 5 ..I'll be a very happy man ....

RIZAL

NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER (NSC)

WELCOME TO SCIENCE CENTER !!!!

IN THE SCIENCE LAB

VIEW FROM DOWN UNDER

TAKING A BREAK

IN THE COMPUTER LAB (CARTOON SOFTWARE W/SHOP)

DINOSAUR ATTACK !!!

TAKING ANOTHER BREAK

VIEW FROM THE ABOVE

SOME OF THE SCIENCE EXHIBITON

It's a must go trip every year. This time around the NSC was under construction ( I was not aware of that) but the Dinosaur Exhibition save my day. The mini scientific class was also very good. The kids was shown how to do a very simple science test.

Then there was also a computer graphic simulation. It shows how to create cartoon characters using simple computer application. Highlight of the day was definitely the Dinosaur Exhibition. The robotic dino was excellent and there was 30 of them.

I was told that this year (2011) NSC will open it's Scientific Park just outside of the NSC. It's another initiative to create awareness about science and technology to Malaysians especially children.