Trivia - How many ministries are there in Malaysia?

Do you know how many ministries are there in Malaysia? 10, 20? Nope, you're wrong! There are 27 Ministries in Malaysia. And, if you include PM's Department, there will be 28 ministries. That's one ministry for every one million population. Quite developed, aren't we?!



Next, how many ministers, deputy ministers and parliamentary secretaries are there in Malaysia? Based on my calculation from http://www.gov.my/, there are 92 of them - including our PM and DPM. A ratio of 1 to 300,000 people in Malaysia.



Let us go down south - into Singapore (http://www.gov.sg/). There are 15 ministries there, including the PM's department. Well, there are only about 4.5 million people there!



How about a few more ministries? One for each economic region - Iskandar Development, Northern Corridor and Eastern Corridor...

Missing EPF deductions - finally reflected in my account!

I wrote about this a while back and guess what? My missing EPF deductions are finally reflected in my account. My December 2006 to May 2007 deductions were finally deposited into my EPF account from as of end-July 2007.

I wrote quite a number of emails to EPF and they've stopped responding after the first three/four emails. So much about 'EPF Customer Service Charter', displayed prominently on their website.

Been busy over the last few weeks…

I have not been updating my blog for quite some time as I have been really busy, mainly due to the fact that I have just moved to a new job. When I started blogging, I told myself that I must try to update the blog at least once every week. But that’s not the case for the last few weeks.

Moving to a new job means that you must be ready to face new challenges and be prepared for them. As for me, I must say that my new job has been very hectic and there are a lot of new things to be discovered. Managing a new team with diverse background is another issue to be dealt with.

I can safely say that communication and people skill are the most important aspect that anybody can have – particular in this knowledge economy!

Japanese Housewives Win Right to Share of Ex-Husbands' Pensions

Read this on Bloomberg just now.

Quotable quote: ``Japanese men remain workaholics even at home, making their wives and children miserable,'' Yamana says. ``They need to realize wives want some communication, an occasional `I love you' or even just a `Thank you' now and then.''

There you go guys - tell your wife how much you love her! Thank her for the tasty meal! Everyday!

Free Internet Access? Anyone...

As Aisehman would put it - THIS IS GOOD S**T!

If you're in the US and Canada, 'Google TiSP: Going With The Flow' will give you free internet access, well ... (thunderous applause!) via the TOILET!

If we have it here in Boleh land, we can safely say that comments posted on blogs have gone thru serious S**T!

New Job

After spending slightly more than five years with my existing employer, I’m moving on to a new job.

My new employer has recently requested me to start work immediately – the very next day after my last day with my current employer. Was thinking of taking a few days off before starting – but that won’t be the case.

Another new beginning? I’m really hoping for the best – this time around.

Wish me luck!

Cheap Flight To UK?! Wait till next year…

I was beaming with glee when I read this piece of news in January this year. Flying to UK for RM9.99 (or below RM 1,000 each, for that matter) will be a dream-come-true for most people. The thought of taking my wife and our four lovely boys to Europe has crossed my mind numerous times but the pocket doesn’t allow it.

Well! Delay the thought for a bit longer… At least until next year! Read here and here.