I'm leaving Durban with heavy heart

It seems time always envy us. The last 4 days in Durban was like a blink of eyes. Now I am on my way back to Johannesburg. Durban was so fun even I didn't realise that it was time to go. I'm leaving Durban with a heavy heart.

When we arrived Durban 4 days ago I anticipated it will be something like Jberg where we would stay in a place far from the city centre. I was wrong, uncle baillo booked one of the best hotel in town so all of us could feel comfortable. Instead he and his family stayed somewhere else. That's the level of their hospitality which until today I feel honour.

Day one in Durban was all about the match, Spain v Switzerland. We knew it's gonna be an exciting game and everyone got into their Spaniard kit to show support. Our hotel was near to a shopping complex called gateaway and we decided to jump into the shuttle bas from there to the stadium. The ladies were left there for their retail therapy.

Our game started at 1600H and we got lucky to enter 15 minutes before start. It's a bit of chaos atmosphere at the stadium as everybody looking forward for a good game. On paper, it should be a good win for Spain. Nevertheless, Switzerland made the biggest upset so far in the tournament by beating Spain, the european champion 1-0. That's the beauty of world cup when underdogs play to their potential and got favourites beaten. In the end Spain remain true to its underachiever tags on a major football tourney. Sigh.

Forgetting football altogether, the 2nd day was all about shopping. Yes, we bought many things for the loves one in Malaysia. Our trip to S Africa won't complete without bringing back vuvuzelas and I myself got 10, Lutfi got another 10 and I must say that was the cheapest item we could think off for souvenirs. Most of the souvenirs i.e shirts, jerseys, badges are inflated and we could not get a good bargain. We were so into shopping and not realising that the shopping mall was closing. Yes, we made Malaysian proud for that. Haha

We ended the day by having bunny chow a local food; something u couldn't miss whenever u are in Durban. Later that night I was 'kidnapped' by gangs of four for a quick ride to town. The city was not alive after 10pm so in the end I headed to their flat for some good rest

The last day in Durban was all about visiting family friend. I had a good dhal for lunch. After saw another upset; Germany when down to Serbia, we were off to the North Beach to enjoy the coastal line. It was very windy and chill. It was so mesmerised to see the Indian ocean with many ships crossing by. At the tip of the frontview, I made a promise I will come back to enjoy Durban once more. Insya Allah

moqq
19/06/2010
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I'm blogging from south africa

Hello there,

This is my 5th day in South Africa. I never perceive S Africa is such

a nice country until I saw its beauty with my own eyes. No wonder the
whites like to make South Africa their homes and thankfully now
everyone can accept and respect each other rights and regards S Africa
as their home country.

I was mesmerised with its progress after only 16 years being free from
Apartheid. The people has done a great job in making S Africa what it
is today. No wonder people got jealous and I, myself regard S Africa a
true example of good governance nation amongst African country. When
FIFA announced S Africa as the host for this year world cup, it make every citizen of Africa prouder.

We stayed in a small town call Rushnee. A small comunity of S African
from Indian origin live peacefully there. They has been a good host to
all of us. A muslim brothers that really put Islam values beyond
colours and skin. Now I see Islam as a way of life in a different
angle, a more beautiful angle. What different us with them is they are
not just practising Islam, they live their life with Islamic values.
From helping each other to entertain their guests, to always keep
their solah on time, they are absolutely have Islam in their heart.
For me, I can only describe them as a muslim that never have prejudice
on others, who will receive fellow muslim brothers with good thoughts
and open heart. I wish I could be something like them.

I enjoyed my first world cup experiencing in Jberg. We watched Holland
against Dennmark that ended Holland won. I can't wait to watch another
game. It will be in Durban

I am on my way to Durban. It will be another exciting trip to look
forward. Till then salam

Mohsein
15/06/2010 1700H

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MorKy Moqq

It will be a blast trip... I do hope

This would be my pre world cup posting before my tour to South Africa. I am all excited for the trip yet still has some worries as many works undone are left behind. Furthermore, my beloved could not join me coz she might not be permitted to trespass the plane with somebody  in the womb, shame u all airlines!

I will be accompanied by my younger brother and both of us will explore a journey to enjoy the first world cup ever being organised in African continental. I believe South African will be one of the best host nation and all over the world would want to have the best celebration with goals and dramas throughout the month.

This is my 2nd world cup experience after korea/japan 2002. I would anticipate it would be a better one. Fingers crossed.

I'll be watching three games that will involve 3 best teams in the world at the moment.

14th June Netherlands v Denmark

16th June Spain v Switzerland

20th June Brazil v Ivory Coast

I hope I can find place to update my blog throughout my stay..

till then. jeng jeng jeng. :)

my precious ticket in Korea

me and taufiq lost in translation @ suwon city stadium

enjoying with Korean lads after winning against mighty Italy on golden goal rule

June would be an exciting month

June always has a place in our family's heart. Early part of June is to commemorate mom. Her birthday falls on the 4th of June. I can recall that mom's birthday fall the same date as Agong birthday and it's a public holiday back then but recently Agong has 'reschedule' his birthday to 5th, hence the celebration for mom has tone down a little bit. Sorry mom. 

The middle month of June is another birthday celebration and it's Ayah's birthday. His birthday falls on the 15th and coincidently my mother in law also celebrate her birthday  too. Suprisingly Yusry KRU also celebrate his birthday on the 15th and a lesser known figure, abg boy (my cousin) share the same day. Pheww what a day to be born, eh?

In the month of June, a list of friends also celebrating their birthday. Chacha share the same birthday as Mak (4th), Wiera (5th) Cikun (6th), Kichi (10th), Apek (11th). From 21st to 25th June onwards, Sam, Bunyok, Cop , Your truly and Benut will celebrate our birthday subsequently. Not to forget Eena celebrating her on the 28th. Thank you facebook for the birthday reminder!

But the best day of all should be 24th June lah coz that would the day the music wont die. Yours truly will celebrating this year's birthday in style. Wearing a memento from s africa. :P

Ahh.. Syigim a good wife to my good friend also share the same birthday with me. So that'll make us the indisputable duo. 

What else good in June?

World cup fever is coming to town. what else u expect?

 

Kepada Nya jua lah kamu akan kembali

Hujung minggu lepas aku kembali ke kampung halaman untuk menyertai persidangan UMNO cawangan. Aku tiba seawal hari Sabtu supaya saki baki persiapan dapat dilakukan. Tambahan ayah telah meng'amanah'kan ku untuk menghadiri satu kenduri perkahwinan di dalam kampung. Aku tiba bertemankan tok yang juga mengambil kesempatan pulang untuk melihat keadaan rumahnya yang lama tidak dijenguk sejak pulih dari serangan angin ahmar. Alhamdullilah perjalanan kami balik ke Tasek Gelugor selamat.

Mujur ada kakak dan keluarga yang sudi meneman tok di kala malam. Itu yang lebih baik dari mengharapkan aku yang pasti akan sibuk (buat2 sibuk) untuk memastikan perjalanan persidangan kali ini berjalan lancar. Menjawat sebagai Ketua Pemuda Cawangan, aku harus memastikan kuota kehadiran ahli ke mesyuarat mencukupi jika tidak kami tidak akan dapat bersidang. Lalu bertali arus sms ku kirim pada rakan2 agar menunaikan tanggungjawab sebagai ahli. Terkadang termenung juga ku memikir apa caranya semangat dan tanggungjawab dapat dipupuk di kalangan masyarakat kampungku. Yang berjiwa muda terus 'masyuk' dengan arus hiburan manakala yang tua  terpaksa berpenat lelah dalam mencari sedikit kesenangan.   

Hari ditunggu tiba juga. Petang Ahad itu kami semua berkumpul sekali lagi di Dewan PAKK bagi menjalankan tanggungjawab. Bermula dengan persidangan pemuda yang bersidang di bawah pokok ala kerajaan PR Perak suatu ketika dulu. Perjalanan mesyuarat lancar dengan kehadiran 12 ahli. Aku agak gusar awalnya kerana ku kira makin ramai kurang berminat pada UMNO. Tampak semacam ada kelesuan dalam organisasi UMNO masakini.

Selesai mesyuarat Pemuda, Wanita dan Puteri UMNO, kami disatukan dalam mesyuarat yang lebih  besar penglibatan iaitu mesyuarat cawangan. Ini merupakan kemuncak persidangan UMNO di peringkat cawangan dengan semua ahli di cawangan bersidang bersama. Acara yang dinantikan oleh setiap ahli UMNO cawangan untuk bersama2 bermesyuarat dalam merangka kerangka halatuju UMNO di masa hadapan.

Ketua UMNO Cawangan, Hj Roslan memulakan ucaptama beliau tentang senario politik masakini, bagaimana undi pengundi Cina menjadi faktor kemenangan dan kekalahan BN. Ramai beranggapan pengundi Cina mula beralih arah tetapi ramai sebenarnya tidak sedar bahawa pengundi Melayu pun sedemikian rupa. Cuma yang membezakan antara keduanya adalah sebilangan besar bangsa Cina mendaftar sebagai pengundi walhal orang Melayu hanya gah memperkata tentang hak bangsa tetapi tatkala perlu diterjemah dalam bentuk undi tidak pula yang berdaftar. Inilah polemik bangsa ku

Kami sebulat suara di belakang ketua cawangan dalam membawa usul pemberian lesen perjudian bola oleh kerajaan harus dikaji semula. Semua bersetuju tidak ada faedahnya menaksir cukai dari sumber yang tidak halal. Apatah lagi dalam senario politik masakini hanya akan memberi modal besar kepada pembangkang membawa isu dan mendapat 'mileage' politics. Kerajaan seharusnya konsisten dalam perjuangan menegakkan agama. Tidak boleh ada timbang tara dalam 2 isu (Kalimah Allah dan Lesen Judi) kerana kedua- duanya melibatkan pendekatan kerajaan. Jangan sampai rakyat mencebik tindak tanduk kerajaan yang tidak sensitif dalam 2 isu ini.

Ketika mesyuarat menuju pengakhiran, Bendahari UMNO Cawangan, Paksu Bakary mengambil kesempatan menyampaikan amanat. Beliau memohon agar warga emas jangan dipersiakan. Tidak disangka itu merupakan wasiat terakhir beliau. Beliau menghembuskan nafas yang terakhir sejurus selesai memberikan ucapan. Dalam keadaan kelam kabut, semua harus menerima ini adalah ketentuan. Walaupun digamit kesedihan, pemergian beliau harus diredhai. Benarlah ayat ayat dari Tuhan - Daripada Allah kamu datang, dan kepadaNya jua kamu akan kembali.

Alfatihah buat arwah.

It about time to have DNA bank

The government has pass a bill on DNA. The bill permit police to use any DNA results as prove in court. It is learnt one 'high profile' court case will depend on the outcome of DNA proofing. If it materialise, it will be a landmark ruling to the judistiction of this country.

The  DNA shouldnt be seen as prove for  crime investigation only. With the high statistics of newborn babies being left in the wood, maybe it's high time to introduce a DNA bank to collect all 28 million population DNA Data. Hence whenever a newborn is found, it will be easy to catch up the perperators and charge them in court.

Would it be something difficult to implement?

or would it be as difficult as when the DNA bill was first mentioned in Parliament for hearing?

Farihah Idris Wedding Reception

Today is an auspicious day for some. My cousin got married and everyone of us are here to grace her reception.

It's hard to get everyone together and opportunity like this don't come easy hence to hv most of relatives for the event was truly fantastic.

My dad is from a large family of 7. He has 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He is the fifth of the family. God bless all of his siblings still alive and kicking. The event bring them together once again.

They were very close before and even closer now. With children all grown up in front of their eyes and now counting grand children, life never been exciting to each and every one of them albeit some up and down over the years

Today was a happy day for paksu idris's family, the youngest. They accept a son in law in their family. As our nucleus family grow older, I wish the bonds that tie us as family last to the next generation. God's will.

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