Start of study leave

My study leave has started from today until the ACCA Exam (P2) on 9th June 2009 at Sunway college. I will really need to fully focus on intensive revision after busy with my audit works for the past 2 months. Although I did do some revision in the last 2 weeks, I realised that I still have to rely on some last minute study for P2. However, it is not advisable to practice this. Anyway, that is my only way and I really hope that I will be able to succeed at the end.

This Friday, I am going to Langkap, a small town in Perak to visit my foster family for a week and study there just like last semester's study leave.

All my friends...Now is the critical period and it is real time to fully concentrate and do what we can in order to score or pass eventually!!! Let's work hard and study smart together!!! Gambade...

A (H1N1) Flu

Malaysia has confirmed its first case of the A(H1N1) Flu in a student who returned back from U.S today. So, everyone do take extra precautions and take care of yourself. I really hope that this flu would be stop spreading as soon as possible. It has only affected a number of countires and has even caused death in Mexico and U.S.

I have found some info about this new virus and hence want to share with you all in my blog.

"H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” previously) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. Other countries, including Mexico and Canada, have reported people sick with this new virus. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread."

"The symptoms of this new H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. Also, like seasonal flu, severe illnesses and death has occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus. "

"There is no vaccine available right now to protect against this new H1N1 virus. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza."

Some of the actions/precautions that can and should be taken including:

1. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

2. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

4. Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

5. Stay home if you are sick for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. This is to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further.

That are just some suggestions. Anyway, I am going to concentrate on my preparation for ACCA, Everyone, please take care!!!

Zoo negara

I never been to Zoo Negara before 22nd of March. It was a very late post though. I with Yong joo, Jia Ying and Yoke Ling, ex-BDO colleagues decided to go to Zoo Negara situated at Setapak for a visit. Anyway, I was really disappointed with this visit as this zoo is really poorly maintained and not all animals are available although I did see animals that I never seen before such as zebra, giraffe, etc. With the massive space and infrastrucutre, I just hope that some action can be taken to better maintain and preserve this zoo as it is a tourist attraction as I still saw quite a number of foreign tourists visiting there.

Below are some of photos taken during the visit in the afternoon after my ACCA progress test with yong joo:

Happy Mother Day

I dedicated the 100th post in my blog to the mother's day post!!!

Today is another important day which is Mother's Day which will be celebrated on 2nd week (Sunday) of May yearly. For me, every day should be mother day...!!!

Anyway, if you are unable to celebrate this day with ur parents due to outstation work and so on, at least give a call to her!!! She would be happy enough to hear your voice, your updates frequently. If you are able to celebrate with your mom, maybe can bring her out for a nice dinner, or cook yourself for your mom as she always cook for you daily. And, maybe can send her some presents that she like and love.

For me, my family all are currently staying in Brunei, so far away from KL although it took 2 hours and 45 minutes flight to reach Brunei. My mom is currently in Kuching for a visit. I wanna wish her a happy mother day. Thank you so much for your hardwork in bringing me up until who am I today!!! I love you so much, so hope that you will take care of your health too.

I knew that my mom would not read my blog so I will give her a call later to wish her!!!

Happy mother day to all the mothers around the world...You all are the best and thank you along with father for bringing us to this beautiful world and enjoy our life here!!!

Wesak Day

Today is Wesak day which is also public holiday. It mekes no difference for us since it falls on Saturday and moreover, I am having 4 days ACCA P2 revision classes at Sunway from Thursday till this Sunday. Tired...but life goes on...

I did not go to any temple this usual for wesak day's celebration. Too bad. If you all don't know, I am a buddhist and believe in teachings of Buddha. And, I also respect other religions such as Islam, Christian, Hinduism and so on. Everyone has the freedom to choose the religion that he or she believes and would like to follow and there are also people who are free thinker!!!

I started to learn about teachings of buddhism during I was in secondary school in Brunei. I would follow my father to temple every week for praying and some buddhist activities. I continued to be involving in buddhist activities when I came to study in UTAR in kl for my degree programme. I was active in Buddhist society and was one of the committee members too. During the 3 years in UTAR, I attended alot of Dharma talks, organized a number of buddhist activities and so on.

However, after entered to the working world as an auditor upon graduation, I rarely joined buddhist activities and I would give reason like I am busy with work and also ACCA study and so on. I really would like to find some time to involve in these activities and other related social activiitws, Anyway, I do apply the buddha's teaching, doing what is right and avoid what is wrong and I applied it to my work and life as well, to be ethical and so on. Another way for continuing learning is to read more magazine of buddhist organizations, dharma books and so on.

Come to the topic (Wesak day), Wesak day is an annual holiday in many Asian countries including Malaysia. It is celebrated by Buddhists around May (15th of April, Chinese Lunar Calender). It marks three momentous events in Buddha's life which included his birthday, enlightenment and achievement of Nirvana.

Happy Wesak Day to all buddhists in Malaysia and all around the world!!!

Happy labour day

Today is the labour day which is also a public holiday. Labour Day is an annual holiday celebrated all over the world that resulted from the labour union movement, to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers. The majority of countries celebrate Labour Day on May 1, and it is popularly known as May Day and International Workers' Day. The celebration of Labour Day has its origins in the Eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.

Happy labour day to all!!! What you all will do during labour day? Go foe ahopping, watch movie, stay at home have a good rest after working so hard, do some sports??? For me, I would stay at home have a good rest and I have to study for my ACCA exam.

For those who unforntunately have to work, just enjoy your work as much as you can!!!