How should we judge a government?

In Malaysia, if you don't watch television or read newspapers, you are uninformed; but if you do, you are misinformed!

"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." - Malcolm X

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience - Mark Twain

Why we should be against censorship in a court of law: Publicity is the very soul of justice … it keeps the judge himself, while trying, under trial. - Jeremy Bentham

"Our government is like a baby's alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no
responsibility at the other. " - Ronald Reagan

Government fed by the people

Government fed by the people

Career options

Career options
I suggest government... because nobody has ever been caught.

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?
Corruption is so prevalent it affects English language?

When there's too much dirt...

When there's too much dirt...
We need better tools... to cover up mega corruptions.

Prevent bullying now!

Prevent bullying now!
If you're not going to speak up, how is the world supposed to know you exist? “Orang boleh pandai setinggi langit, tapi selama ia tidak menulis, ia akan hilang di dalam masyarakat dan dari sejarah.” - Ananta Prameodya Toer (Your intellect may soar to the sky but if you do not write, you will be lost from society and to history.)

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Reunion dinners as we age along

Recent dinners at ex-classmates' children's weddings had encouraged further meetings other than at special occasions. The next one is going to be in Genting Highlands where one of our friends has an apartment on the way up.

Last Sunday, we had a re-union at a wedding dinner in Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel, Selangor. It was really different because of its buffet style at different spots, sitting among hotel guests and other patrons! I still cannot get over the wide spread of nice foods which no one could possible try all! Healthwise, I think it was fortunately a once-off event for us old folks as most of us threw away all our guidelines to what we should be eating.

An ex-classmate in Australia forwarded me this most relevant joke (more like reality to me):

A group of 40 years old buddies discuss and discuss where they should meet for dinner.

Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Landmark restaurant because the waitresses there have low cut blouses and nice breasts.

10 years later, at 50 years of age, the group meets again and once again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Landmark because the food there is very good and the wine selection is good also.

10 years later at 60 years of age, the group meets again and once again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Landmark because they can eat there in peace and quiet and the restaurant is smoke free.

10 years later, at 70 years of age, the group meets again and once again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Landmark because the restaurant is wheel chair accessible and they even have an elevator.

10 years later, at 80 years of age, the group meets again and once again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Landmark because that would be a great idea because they have never been there before.

Link

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Greetings from Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa!

We're delighted to hear about your dining experience with us. We truly appreciate your feedback as we strive to continually improve our offerings.

For your information, we currently have the 'Steal Deals' promotion at Atrium Cafe offering 40% discount on lunch, hi-tea and dinner buffet every Thursday to Sunday till 28 February.

Since Chinese New Year is around the corner, why not try dining at Sun & Surf restaurant as we also have a promotion offering 40% off for lunch and dinner buffets every Monday to Wednesday starting from 15 February till 31 March 2010.

Thank you and we look forward to you dining with us again.

Virgillia Lee
Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa

KoSong Cafe said...

Thanks Virgillia, for your comment and information on Sunway Resort's offers on specific days.

To be honest, though originally from KL, having been away for 15 years, I took the easy way out by asking a friend to fetch me, saving all the problems of finding my way there. The place is huge and for first-timers, one can easily get lost!

I am also surprised how you got to know about this posting!

I will keep in mind Sunway when I get a chance to dine out in the Klang Valley again.

Cheers.

K S Ong