The debate

It was interesting watching the debate between Barrack Obama and Mitt Romney. From my point of view, both put up a great performance, outlining their policies, plan and vision of what they will do to make a better America, if chosen. That's the kind of debate that we want to see, hard hitting, aggressive, with facts and figures although they might not be right all the time, and no personal attacks. Our PM should take on Anwar, the opposition leader in a debate. So far he has been avoiding it, preferring instead to take cheap shots from afar. That sure is not a sign of a leader....... 

Its only maybe

Everybody can see that the budget as announced recently is an election budget. There are too many short term measures but lacking in long term solutions. It is like giving a fisherman a fish when you should be giving him a fishing gear. What it does is make him happy in the short term but in the long term it does nothing. He will remain poor as before. At the same time, the fish given will be gone after its eaten. There will be no return of investment as compared to when a fishing gear is given. That's how I see it. A budget like that is not good for the country but only good for the ruling party. Even then its only maybe.   

Taxi woes

The recent demonstration by the taxi drivers to highlight their plight brings to mind the service that they give to the public. Sure they may have their own grousers but the service that they give leave much to be desired. I for one, hate the thought of having to hail for a taxi simply because the taxi that comes more often than not don't want to go where you want to go. They will give all kind of excuses. Usually they would ply along their normal route. If you want to go out of their routine, they refuse. I have faced such behaviour many a time such that I never like to take a taxi unless absolutely necessary.  

Rain again

Woke up this morning to the sound of heavy rain. Decided not to go to the mosque for the morning prayer because of the rain while my jog this morning has to be abandoned as well. Read in the papers this kind of weather will continue for quite sometime yet. Floods are expected to happen in the east coast states during this time of the year. I remember being in Trengganu a few years back during this period. The rain went on and on and on non stop for a few days. That's how it is when the monsoon season is back.

Heavy Rain

The rain was terrible yesterday. I was in the house but I could feel the strong wind blowing outside. In my mind, I said KL would be in caught in a gridlock because of the rain. Sure enough, the evening news confirmed it. Massive traffic jam everywhere. I used to wonder why just a little bit of rain can caused a jam. After all, its only the rain, nothing blocking the roads whatsoever. When I was working, I dread it when it rain in the evening cause I knew I would be caught up by the jam on my way back home. Its part of life in KL I suppose, to be in a jam! 

KL Sentral

View from the second floor

Tired but happy

Doing commentary while the bus is moving is really difficult. First of all, your stand is not stable. You have you try and keep your balance all the time or you will fall. Second, the bus is moving. Before you can even begin to talk about a certain place or building, the bus has already left the place. Third, your knowledge must be sufficient. Otherwise, there's nothing to talk about. Anyway, it was a good experience for me. At the end of the day, I felt really tired and worn out but happy I've done it.