2007 Life Improvement List


Got a Computer!
Got a new toilet bowl cover and fix it!
Got a new set of sofa and bench!
Get new curtains & blinds for hall & bedrooms
Got Bedroom head board compartment
Get a new Handphone
Get Kitchen door frame
Get the walls painted
Changed light bulbs to off-white
WOW! Do something new/Re-ignite my passion!
Start investing agressively!
Tidy the study room
Complete my books ... plenty!
Fix my stamina ... 10Km run by Dec 2, 2007
Update blog more regularly
Go for holiday ... Enjoy! Enjoy and Recharge!
Football Manager 2007 ... I'm addicted!!!


More .... to be announced!

Nasi Lemak in Melbourne


Nasi Lemak redefined!

Australia is not the origin of Nasi Lemak but migration has brought this tasty local delight there. During one of my trip to Melbourne, I stumbled upon this award winning restaurant ran by Malaysian. In an new environment and different target market, the simple dish was given a new dressing and a little fusion of East meet West.

The presentation was meticulous ensuring that the dish was more than a food from the malaysia back lane. The fragrance of pandan leaves and coconut were maintained while the spice level was reduced to accommodate the local tastes. Chicken rendang was used instead of ikan bilis and kunning fishes. Then there were nice decor with air-conditioning and clean environment as opposed to the hot and sweaty kopi thiam.

The price is a whopping A$15 or approximately RM$36/S$18.

However, it was all worth the price. Anyone in Melbourne should pop-by (off St. Kilda) to try.

Ed's Main Events in 2006

1. PAP won election in Singapore
2. Singapore hosted first World Cyber Games Asian Championship 2006
3. Chelsea won their 2nd straight English Premier League Championship while Barcelona won 2006 European Champions' League
4. Juventus was relegated to Serie B due to corruption while AC Milan & Florentina had points penalty
5. Italy won World Cup 2006 in Germany
6. Singapore's Workfare Bonus!
7. Europe implemented RoHS & WEEE directives affecting all electronics and electrical products going to EU countries
8. Singapore hosted successful International Monetary Fund and World Banks Meeting
9. Singapore awarded Integrated Resorts in Marina and Sentosa to Sands and Genting International respectively
10. Thailand - Thaksin ousted as Thailand Prime Minister in military coup
11. Pluto relegated to drawf planet status by International Astronomical Union
12. Germany - Michael Schummacher, seven time champion, retired from Formula 1 racing
13. Singapore hosted a record of 9.5 billion tourist
14. Iraq - Sadam Hussien convicted and hanged
15. Singapore achieved 7.7% GDP growth
16. Unrest in Thailand - Nine bombs went off in a coordinated fashion in Bangkok killing 3 and injuring many
17. Disater in Taiwan - Earthquake of 8.5 Ritcher Scale hit GaoHsiong
18. Disaters in Indonesia - Ferry carring 400 passengers sank and AdamAir went missing
19. GST increasing from 5% - 7%
20. Apple's iPod rocks!

Ed's Greetings to all!

From Singapore

Let's make 2007 a year of good health, prosperity, peace and great happiness

Let's make 2007 a year of fun, passion and growth

Let's make 2007 a year of distinction, excellence and success

Let's make 2007 a year of great achievement, greater satisfaction and social connectedness

Let's make 2007 a year of integrity, fairness and honesty

Let's make 2007 better than 2006 and ever before ...

Goodbye 2006

Welcome 2007

Happy New Year!

Continuous Success & Greater achievement in a New Beginning ...