This past week's activities run through my head like a serious of headlines. All are worthy of detailed articles but, due to a lack of time, here are a few of the stories:
On-Line Education Center Loses Internet - Teachers Scramble to Find Alternate Activities
After repeated attempts to log-on to the on-line education site on Friday and after numerous calls to the local internet provider, the school was informed that late-night robbers, in an attempt to "get rich" from the resale of copper wiring, climbed to the roofs of four local businesses including the on-line center and stole the internet wiring. When asked when internet service would be restored, the internet company replied, "soon if we have wiring in stock; later, if we don't."
(I wonder if the robbers and the internet provider have a "contract" with each other)
Poor Air Quality Cancels Sports Practices
The burning of land by Indonesian farmers during the current dry season are impacting the air quality in Malaysia. Unhealthy levels were reported on Monday and Tuesday. All after-school sports practices were cancelled, but the entire day's classes in open air classrooms were conducted as usual.
(It seems to me to be the same air. I guess we just breath less of it while studying.)
Radio Station Announces 800 Number to Report Open Burning
Expat driver hears the public service announcement to report open burning while driving past a large pile of burning trash at her neighborhood park. She wanted to report the unlawful burning but was afraid to make a cell phone call while driving.
(Darn American upbringing!)
Local Malaysian Driver Hits Road Sign
"Texting while driving" is listed as the cause of an accident on Friday afternoon. There were no injuries in this low-speed crash but both the road sign and car were totaled. Hopefully the Malaysian driver's friend got the message.
(Pun intended)
Anwar's Sodomy Acquittal Overturned - Opposition Leader Is Sentenced to Five Years in Prison, but He Vows to Appeal.
This is an actual headline about a Malaysian politician in the March 8th, 2014, edition of the Wall Street Journal.
(I needed a dictionary to understand this article. In all fairness, we've got Bill Clinton and Monica; Anwar's got his driver.)
Woman Cyclist Groped by Pervert on Scooter on His Way to Morning Prayer
Luckily, the woman's high-pitched, ten-decibel string of profanities deterred assailant.
(If the assailant is found, an all-female jury with a mandatory sentence of castration is advised.)
Chinese Mothers Suggest Young Professional Sons Give Salaries to their Moms to Invest
In the tradition of "Mother Knows Best", sons are advised to give their paychecks to their mothers to invest in real estate and stocks rather than waste money on alcohol, fast cars and women. Although handing money to mom has been long-time Chinese tradition, modern sons are just saying "no" to their moms while trying to grow up and make their own decisions (or mistakes.)
Blockbuster hit "The Journey" is the Must-See Film of the Year
Even without English subtitles, you'll be able to enjoy and understand most (like about 70%) of this Malaysian-Chinese film production about an English guy, Benji, traveling to Malaysia with his Malaysian fiancee, Bee, to meet her very conservative Chinese father. The story is both funny and poignant as Benji navigates his way through wedding traditions in his quest to marry the love of his life. The film is worth seeing for both the story and the beautiful Malaysian landscape.
So, that about sums up my week.
On-Line Education Center Loses Internet - Teachers Scramble to Find Alternate Activities
After repeated attempts to log-on to the on-line education site on Friday and after numerous calls to the local internet provider, the school was informed that late-night robbers, in an attempt to "get rich" from the resale of copper wiring, climbed to the roofs of four local businesses including the on-line center and stole the internet wiring. When asked when internet service would be restored, the internet company replied, "soon if we have wiring in stock; later, if we don't."
(I wonder if the robbers and the internet provider have a "contract" with each other)
Poor Air Quality Cancels Sports Practices
The burning of land by Indonesian farmers during the current dry season are impacting the air quality in Malaysia. Unhealthy levels were reported on Monday and Tuesday. All after-school sports practices were cancelled, but the entire day's classes in open air classrooms were conducted as usual.
(It seems to me to be the same air. I guess we just breath less of it while studying.)
Radio Station Announces 800 Number to Report Open Burning
Expat driver hears the public service announcement to report open burning while driving past a large pile of burning trash at her neighborhood park. She wanted to report the unlawful burning but was afraid to make a cell phone call while driving.
(Darn American upbringing!)
Local Malaysian Driver Hits Road Sign
"Texting while driving" is listed as the cause of an accident on Friday afternoon. There were no injuries in this low-speed crash but both the road sign and car were totaled. Hopefully the Malaysian driver's friend got the message.
(Pun intended)
Anwar's Sodomy Acquittal Overturned - Opposition Leader Is Sentenced to Five Years in Prison, but He Vows to Appeal.
This is an actual headline about a Malaysian politician in the March 8th, 2014, edition of the Wall Street Journal.
(I needed a dictionary to understand this article. In all fairness, we've got Bill Clinton and Monica; Anwar's got his driver.)
Woman Cyclist Groped by Pervert on Scooter on His Way to Morning Prayer
Luckily, the woman's high-pitched, ten-decibel string of profanities deterred assailant.
(If the assailant is found, an all-female jury with a mandatory sentence of castration is advised.)
Chinese Mothers Suggest Young Professional Sons Give Salaries to their Moms to Invest
In the tradition of "Mother Knows Best", sons are advised to give their paychecks to their mothers to invest in real estate and stocks rather than waste money on alcohol, fast cars and women. Although handing money to mom has been long-time Chinese tradition, modern sons are just saying "no" to their moms while trying to grow up and make their own decisions (or mistakes.)
Blockbuster hit "The Journey" is the Must-See Film of the Year
Even without English subtitles, you'll be able to enjoy and understand most (like about 70%) of this Malaysian-Chinese film production about an English guy, Benji, traveling to Malaysia with his Malaysian fiancee, Bee, to meet her very conservative Chinese father. The story is both funny and poignant as Benji navigates his way through wedding traditions in his quest to marry the love of his life. The film is worth seeing for both the story and the beautiful Malaysian landscape.
So, that about sums up my week.
Holy cow, what a week! I panicked last night when they said a plane from Malaysia was missing. Glad you posted so I know you are safe.
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