Another night in Rome

Work has been fucking crazy!!!

I had a break last weekend tho, at a Heineken party at the Mercedes Showroom along Jalan Sultan Ismail. I mean i still had my official duties to carry out there but it was in an environment more mentally refreshing.

I thought it was a really brilliant event ! I definitely thought it raised the bar for beer parties! Fantastic location, magnificent setup (of a beer party in a car showroom - imagine that!) and for a guy who doesnt like watching fashion shows, i thought the Redken fashion show was quite impressive i actually watched the entire show.



Me and Tim at the photo wall / backdrop. If you're wondering why ROMA FINALE 2009, Heineken is one of the official sponsors of the EUFA Champions League tournament and this year, the Champions League final will be played in Rome - most likely between Man Utd and Chelsea.


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Audrey got jealous she was left out in the first picture so she passed on the camera and quickly sneaked in from between and pulled off a really cute pose. Well done audrey!

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The colloseum really reminded me off the jobless romans trying to make a living out of posing for pictures in gladiator suites. Man, even my Indian friend looked fitter than them
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Huai Bin then joined us and we had a good toast to the Spanish Steps.
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Bumblebeez from Australia spinning away. a
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And this girl Cynthia, is thatgirlCynthia. Cute. Chics look real sexy when they carry beer bottles!

Proud to be Malaysian

Im damn proud to be Malaysian... we've seen our country progress into achieving social and political milestones in 2009.
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In 2009, we welcomingly saw the first prime minister who was appointed without an official mandate from the people of Malaysia. A prime minister who not only rose to the helm of Malaysia, but carries a bagage of suspected links to manslaughter and controversial transactions of military goods.

Nevertheless, he rose to the challenge and wanted to win back the hearts of Malaysians by trying to understand the problems of the rakyat. The ethnic races in Malaysia have been provoked to the edge through political agendas and is on the verge of breaking loose. Hence Najib wanted to bring the rakyat back together again through his convincing 'ONE MALAYSIA' slogan while he helms the countries administration.
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I dont know what's your take on 'ONE MALAYSIA' but i feel it contradicts the governing policies of our country. Take Barisan National for example, the ruling party of the federal administration. Barisan National who has now envisioned their future to be a 'ONE MALAYSIA' but continues to be a congregation of 3 different race-based parties - UMNO, MCA & MIC. (Malay, Chinese & Indian parties respectively). It's like a tree telling its branches that it will only have one branch.
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Take another example, special priviledges for the mainlanders. How lah to be one malaysia? although im aware that the special priviledges are not questionable but its just human in the world today to demand their rights, which is equivalent to every others' rights.
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The appointment of Najib was also picked up by the international media, so thanks to Najib Malaysians can now be proud again. Proud to be able to go overseas, tell people you're from Malaysia, and see foreigners noding their heads. If you actually ask them what they know about Malaysia, Australians will tell you there was an ex deputy PM who was convicted of sodomy charges with political motivations. And that he now leads the opposition party and is fighting for change and democracy.
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The Brits or English (as they liked to be called):
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Malaysia's sixth prime minister, Najib Tun Abdul Razak took office earlier this month, replacing Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. In Najib's first week, he failed key tests that show he can be his own man. He lost important by-elections, failed to address persistent scandals and selected a cabinet of lacklustre appointees that has not evoked confidence. He ran away from the press, declining to address basic questions about his government. This poor beginning raises serious questions about his leadership and calls into question his ability to deliver on the reforms that are critical for Malaysia's future. ~ Bridget Welsh, Guardian.co.uk
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In 2009, Malaysia continues to prosper with social and economic stability, while our neighbouring countries see chaos in political restructuring. Najib's first ASEAN summit in Thailand was cancelled as thousands of protestors stormed into the convention centre which was to host the summit of 16 asean leaders. To that, Najib could proudly come back to Malaysia and not face the threat of insurgents.


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In 2009, Malaysia went into the history books for hosting the first F1 grand prix that had to be cancelled because it rained. Imagine the amount of coverage our country will get on international press.

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In 2009, Malaysia was also particularly proud to see the appointment of the ruling coalition's youth party head - Khairy. Not only eloquent in speech, he is also an Oxford graduate who is accused by our ex prime minister of being heavily involved in corruption... eh sorry, money politics. Khairy is appointed with high hopes to revitalize the youth party he was neglected a cabinet post, which they normally get.

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After years of lacklustre performance from Abdullah's administration, many Malaysians started to miss the more aggressive leadership of Mahathir. In 2009, they had their dreams answered. Not only did Mahathir rejoin UMNO, his son Snoop was granted a cabinet post, despite loosing hands down to Khairy in the contest for UMNO Youth Chief.


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In 2009, Malaysians are also proud to have more news to read, by-elections after by-elections, controversies after controversies... very soon, the Penanti by-election will soon be upon us. This is going to be the sixth by-election since the last general election of 8 March 2008. We have seen battles of the giants in Permatang Pauh last year and Kuala Terengganu and Bukit Gantang this year. In a way, these were proxy wars between Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat.
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Penanti, however, is going to be the mother of all battles. Penanti is going to be a proxy war between Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.This is going to be a take-no-prisoners battle. This is going to be a winner-takes-all battle. Whether Anwar is going to continue to be seen as the opposition leader and whether Dr Mahathir is going to continue to be seen as the Grand Old Man of Malaysian politics will be decided on the battlefield of Penanti.
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In a way, Penanti will be the Waterloo for both Dr Mahathir and Anwar. But only one is going to be the Duke of Wellington of Malaysia. The other will be relegated to the role of the Napoleon Bonaparte of Malaysia. Who is going to be ‘Wellington’ and who will be ‘Napoleon’ will be decided on the battlefield of Penanti. And it is going to be a battle not to be missed. a
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In 2009, another milestone was achieved.. it looks like we're on a roll. We became the first country in the world to ban the usage of a beautiful Mongolian model's name. Wtf?

Im proud to be Malaysian

A night in Rome

We were headed down south last weekend... to Rome as the title suggests. Edmund volunteered to take us on his Golf GTI so Racheal and myself did not hesitate a bit.
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Racheal just spent a full day at the dentist the day before and is rehearsing for a toothpaste commercial shoot next weekend.

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We put up at Grand Paragon hotel - the hotel which is reflected through the windows of the New York Hotel.... was trying to be artistic but it didnt quite work out.

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hehe well, Rome was actually the theme of a Heineken party in JB last weekend and New York Hotel is in JB too. I mean not that we can drive down South to Rome anyway... hehe man wtf am i trying to say.

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Anyway, we drove across this billboard in JB which was advertising a service i thought was quite bizzare. It says on the billboard - "Involved in an accident in Singapore?"

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Let me know and i will fucking sue the balls out of the Singapore government. Well nah, wild guess..... if you're curious, there's a number on the billboard you can call and find out.

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That was pretty random.. Anyway, back to our hotel - the Grand Paragon. It's a very new 4-star hotel, launched in October '08. Pretty decent hotel, except the weird looking chandeliers. Edmund thought they looked like gasings (tops)... i thought they looked more like dicks!

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Unloaded our stuff in the hotel, blinking starving, so headed down to a supposedly popular mamak stall that's popular for its signature dishes - Mee Rebus (boiled noodles) & Otak otak (brain brain). The mamak stall (indian malay fusion street stall) is called Kafe Enam Puluhan (60's cafe)

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If you're wondering what's a brain brain, its like a fish pastry cooked in leaves....the fuck... i dunno how they make it but they were pretty tasty

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We were actually down to JB to inspect some technical setups for the "Night in Rome" Heineken party and we were pretty much in-charge of 2 booths which that looks like this. This was 4pm - Kenny & Yen Teng busy setting up.

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This was 9pm and damn it looks so different. Racheal was now rehearsing for a commercial shoot for a diet supplement the following weekend.

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In the afternoon, I was also checking out a fashion show rehearsal by Redken. Didn't quite get what they were up to, but it was pretty clear during the actual show at night.

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The row of models aboved turned into the below at 10PM. It was a Roman-themed hairshow organized by Redken.

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I must say i enjoyed watching this fashion show as it wasnt just any "me too" shows with a few flat chested ladies walking down the runway as though their knee bones were disjointed. This was actually quite unique...

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When we were all setup, we headed back to the hotel for a refresher. Opened the room curtains, and we had a view of Singapore. I could actually see Suntec city from the hotel.. amazing view.

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Now if you were wondering why a Night in Rome... Heineken is actually an official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League and the finals this year will be hosted in Rome. Heineken is also giving away tickets to the finals in Rome so if you wanna take a chance, come to the party in KL this weekend. Will be held in the Mercedes Showroom on Jalan Sultan Ismail.

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To RSVP, SMS: KLHNK NAME IC EMAIL to 36300

Ex. KLHNK DESMOND 820610-XX-XXXX desmond.kiu@gmail.com

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Me, under Heineken umbrellas in "Rome" in front of the Piaza whatever.

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This was Edmund briefing our promoter girls on how to react if somebody grabbed their asses or boobs......... briefing them on how to entertain our patrons actually...hehe

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From then onwards, it was just alot of these

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See you at the KL party this Saturday!

Random and lame ep.2

Miri


The last time i blogged about Miri, my hometown, i got fuckin 60 comments so im blogging about Miri again. Not that i didnt know that was a prank but...

Miri city is developed by the coastal area of Borneo island. It's the perfect getaway for you if you have been spending 3 quarters of your life having sex with your laptop or entertaining business partners.



I initially thought that Miri was just another doomed city, with its chief minister & sons monopolizing all state development contracts and a dozen tycoons monopolizing all of its resources. The majority of the population is just left to admire the sons of these tycoons driving different luxury sports cars everyday, with different girls in them too ;)

ONE of these many tycoon's houses look like this.

But Miri has gone a long way. I've realized that it aint a small town anymore, after i visited Ipoh. This is meant to be a short post so im not gonna go on about Miri but if you think Ipoh was worth visiting, you will fall in love with Miri.

Miri also reminds me of superstitious people.. the extreme kind. These people populate most of the semi-urban locations in the country i believe so not only Miri but it reminds me because i was brought up there.

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People worry for you if you point at the moon, because you'll get your ears cut when you're sleeping at night.

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When you pee in the bushes, you must scream "SIAM AH SIAM AH SIAM AH" "ANG JIAO CHU LAI LIAO, KIN SIAM AH".... if you dont, you get your dickhead bitten by the bush monsters. WTF imagine that. I get fucking irritated when i get advised coz i NEVER do that fucking embarrassing chant.

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Now, there's one more. Just as you come out of my housing area heading to the airport, you will come across this roundabout, carrying 2 sea horses, the icon of Miri.

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They say if you drive around it in the opposite direction 3 rounds, these sea horses come to live. I TRIED IT immediately when i was told - it was 4AM - and .................... i think there were some technical problems with the spell. My friend was horrified on the 2nd round he almost peed in his pants but he was quiete all the way back home after.

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In China, ppl eat sea horse skewers.
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Graffiti

I've seen alot of fuckin cool graffitis in Europe and Melbourne. Amazing creativity, some of them - mind blowing. Not exactly this but one of the nice ones i could find.

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Graffiti also exist in Beijing apparently, i discovered from my last visit. But they're a bit more family orientated hehe - quite bizzare how things are translated into different cultures.

Robin Hood

Robin Hood.... who has never heard of Robin Hood. I really dont know. He robs from the rich and disseminates to the poor. That's Robin Hood. Some Chinese call gamblers (who are on a roll), Robin Hood, coz they rob from the rich dealers. They are just trying to hint for tips (especially when they're loosing money. Wahhh... lu jin jin si Robin Hood ah.

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Robin Hood. He is 'the' robber, who robs the rich... the robster

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In Thailand, the story of Robin Hood is told through a lobster (who's a robster)... i just explained how intriguing how certain things can change when translated into different cultures.

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They robbed merchants travelling by sea in the olden days. They worked for King Neptune, who later disseminates the gold to the people through his mermaids.

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Robin Hood in Thailand is remembered until today. They have even been given the status of a "King" for all their contributions in their past life.

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But today, they are also eaten as a sign of respect.

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Presenting.... King Robster!

Random and lame

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Commercial Break
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Introducing the "gladiator apron", which will solve all your problems. Money back guarantee for those who still fail to pick up girls even after a cash transaction.
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Can also be used to stimulate your homo partner, as a surprise to your gf, even orgy parties. Call 1-300-300-300 and get them now!

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What is fashion?

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Italy is a fashion capital, so everything needs to be different so they stand out. Isnt that what fashion is all about? - being indifferent. In Malaysia, half the aprons worn by mums out there are sponsored by Maggi, the other half have floral or checker designs. In Rome, they put naked gladiators on aprons, so that's what i mean by being indifferent.

In Japan to America to Europe to Australia - you throw your money into the wishing well facing it. They make it as easy as possible for you to flush all your coins into it just because you wanna pose for a picture, pretending that you're making a wish. At the end of the day, all of you fulfill the cleaners wishes.

In Italy, because it needs to be indifferent, they say.... throw your coins into the wishing well backwards. So you do not see who's swimming in the pool picking up your coins. Indifferent.

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Plea for world peace
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Christians & Muslims in the world need to come together.

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To the Christians - do not generalize, not every Muslim is a terrorist.

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To the Muslims, do not become a terrorist.

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Make peace like me & Zufar. He came visit a church with me in Florence.

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I took a picture of Prophet Muhammad's sword in Topkapi Museum for keeping. Talk about mutual respect.

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How are the police referred to in different parts of the world?
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In Germany, the police are referred to as the Polizei. In America, the Cops. In Australia, Coppers. In Italy, Polizia. In Malaysia, Polis.


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In China? Police.. but pronounced poh - li - seh




Strange Chinese culture

In Malaysia, if you serve your guests food on a round table. And if your guests leaves the round table with empty plates left on the table, you feel proud. You feel that they liked your food.

In China, if you serve your guests food on a round table. And if your guests leaves the round table with empty plates left on the table, you'll probably not see your guests again.

Chinese have the pleasure of over-serving you food. The more you ask them to stop ordering, the more arrogant they become and the more they order. So the table never runs out of food, for if it does, the Chinese get offended. So that's how important over-serving food in the Chinese culture is. Take for example.

I was in Beijing sometime ago and the company which was hosting us in China brought us out for dinner one night and this was the first dish we got. Out of like 50 + more dishes eventually. That's me at the background just to give you a gauge of the size of the bowl. It was fucking bigger than the basin they had in the washroom. It would be amazing if i could have finished a quarter of the bowl.


Anyway, then came the appertizers, in like 24 plates. And im getting too tired to talk about the mains & deserts we had. So that's how important over-serving food is in the Chinese culture

Good night.

No more Sunburst?

Did you know that the Korn & N.E.R.D concerts we attended at the Sunburst Music Festival at Equestrian Club (Bukit Kiara) sometime end of March, was illegal?

Apparently, the sales of Tuborg beer & cigarettes were illegal too. What a public slap-in-the-face for the alcohol & cigarette companies. See newspaper clipping below, from The New Straits Times.