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Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email I took saw these along Kuala Selangor – Kapar road. It’s near the traffic light at Jeram, if I’m not mistaken.
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Interesting art in Kuala Selangor
January 22nd, 2009 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email
112 Emergency Number
December 24th, 2008 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email I made use of the 112 emergency number for mobile phone yesterday. I think its the second time (first was when Lotus Restaurant in Damansara Jaya caught fire few years back – 2003/2004?).
I was on LDP highway at 7.30pm, heading towards the toll near Putrajaya when suddenly cars in front were swerving to avoid something on the road. I took slowed down and avoided the object. As I got closer, I realised it was person lying faced down and not moving at all. In fact, I couldn’t even see the head! Decapitated???
Two other cars stopped a bit in front (near the exit to Seri Kembangan and Serdang), and I joined them as well. I made a call to 112. The operator answered within few rings. I explained that an accident seems to have happened and that a person was lying on the road motionless. She passed me to the Putrajaya hospital to request for ambulance. Here, there was a problem. I talked for nearly 4 minutes explaining to the guys on the other end about the location. The did not seem to know where/what is LDP, Putrajaya toll, Serdang exit. Anyway, it seems Serdang hospital was nearer, and my call was transfered there. The guy said will come.
By that time, the victim (young malay guy) was conscious already. A few people were helping him up. He was worried about his bike rather than going to hospital. Few others were also calling for ambulance. It seems the guy rode over a piece of wood, lost control and hit the road. Its really a miracle that no vehicle ran over him. He must thanks his stars for the lucky escape.
Someone volunteered to take him to the hospital, so I called 112 again to cancel the ambulance request.
Well, 112 does work, but I think those manning the respective call centers should be familiar with areas around them to facilitate speedier response.
Lack of burial plots
December 20th, 2008 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email Today I attended a funeral ceremony of Then’s ex-colleague’s husband, Benjamin. He passed away suddenly due to heart attack on Friday early morning. The ceremony was held at Tamil Metodist Church, Brickfields.
I was surprised that the deceased was to be cremated. I didn’t know that cremation was practised by Christians. I inquired with fellow attendees, and they said its acceptable. It seems there’s a severe shortage of burial plots.
I met Mr Ben twice, once at their home. He was a very nice and jovial person. Full of jokes and ably entertained us as a good host. We pray that his soul rests in peace and may God grant his family strength to move on.
Closest Full Moon in 15 years
December 14th, 2008 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email The moon was supposedly appeared larger due to its orbit being nearer to earth by 30,000km according to BBC report.
A full moon has occurred closer to the Earth than it has done at any time for the past 15 years.
The Moon’s elliptical orbit means its distance from the Earth is not constant.
It was a little over 350,000km away as it passed over the northern hemisphere, about 30,000km closer than usual.
Astronomers said the moon would appear brighter and larger than usual, but the sky in the UK was almost completely covered by cloud.
Friday’s full moon was predicted to appear up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than other full moons this year, according to Nasa.
Then took the pictures below without a tripod on Friday night.
14th place at MIYC Treasure Hunt
December 13th, 2008 | Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe to poobalan.com by Email In only our 3rd attemp at taking part in a motorised treasure hunt, we finally won something!
With three original members and a newbie as a driver, we tried our luck in the MIYC 2008 Hunt today. The hunt was around PJ/KL area and took about 4.5 hours (8.30 am till 1.00pm). It was very tiring, but with good effort between myself, Ananthi, Guru and Muru, we managed to finish the hunt in time and got our highest finish so far – 14th place. 28 teams took part, so that puts us in the top 50%. Well, I hope this will be the beginning of brighter future for us as a team.
Unfortunately, I did not take any pictures (didn’t bring the camera). Only shot is of our consolation prize (which I got to take home as proof for Then. Thanks guys!)
Hamper as consolation prize
