Email To Wei Huan

Hi Wei Huan

Great to hear from you. I've been trying to get you on messenger but not so successful. The reminder on the status of car is useful. Do you want me to credit your account? If so, you can let me have your bank account number so I can deposit the cheque instead of passing it over to YJ.

These past few months are trying times for me. After your departure to Singapore and Australia, I need to get accustomed to staying alone. While I enjoyed the freedom and space there were times where I felt rather lonely. That's where the "girlfriend problem" crops up. However with supports from your Koko and
Wujie, I think I can pull through. Still the most important thing is my health. That is why I must continue with the daily morning exercise for half an hour. I should not miss it at all costs!

The other thing is of course the diet. I have to watch it very carefully, limiting the carbohydrates, fats and taking more fruits and vegetables. So just concentrate on your training and don't worry about me.

Love from Papa
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On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 12:05 AM, William Lian wrote:

Glad to hear that you're doing fine papa.

Just make sure you take good care of yourself in terms of your health and quite soon I'd be able to take care of you in Singapore if you want to stay there. I'm sure brother would love for you to stay with him if you so wish to. Anyone of your kids would be happy to be there for you so, please make sure you enjoy your travels and eat/live healthy & happy!

Thanks again for helping with the sale of the car. Did you passed the car registration cert to the friend of your partner? Being a second hand car dealer, he'd probably not change the name on the guarantee until he has found a buyer. Make sure to get a letter from him certifying that he's taken delivery of the car and it is now under his care. This is to make sure that nothing the car incurs in terms of summons and/or other crimes should it be stolen in future.

Let me know hows everything back at home and when your next planned travel would be.

Love,
WeiHuan

From: hoosin lian
To: William Lian
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2009 4:41:44 PM
Subject: Keep up your good work!

Hi Wei Huan

Happy to note that you have cleared phase 1 of your training with good results.

I am fine here, healthwise is ok, the only thing being my overweight problem still persists. After every medical checkup, it seems, my weight will show higher reading than the earlier one. Now I am 80 kg!
I am trying to get more exercises through swimming. Hopefully I will lose some weight with also control of my diet and eating habits. Eating habits do have its effects-- with durian season over, now we have Mooncake festival! But don't worry because basically I am still fit, testimony is my walk around McRitchie Reservoir(not a problem at all) and my clean bills of health after recent medical tests. Most importantly I am quite consistent with my taiji and walking every morning.

Housekeeping/cleaning is no problem. The maid came after 2 weeks and she did a 4 1/2 hr job last Saturday.

While in Singapore last week, I again visited your Jiu-jiu at Bukit Merah. This time jiu-mu was there. They both inquired about you.

Now it is rather difficult to get you on the Yhaoo messenger. Sometimes I saw you are online, but it shows "idle". Its ok if you are busy or trying to get more sleep.

Love from Papa











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Sep 22

Hi Wei Huan

Good to receive your sms but you have yet to reply to my mail. But its ok since you are so busy. I have given the 7k cheque to YJ.
The long weekend will be over soon, tomorrow will be working day again. Erjie and sijie are back here in Penang, so I wasn't too lonely. Plus koko had been taking me to meals so I am fine.

Cheers!

Papa










On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 3:24 PM, hoosin lian wrote:

Hi Wei Huan

Great to hear from you. I've been trying to get you on messenger but not so successful. The reminder on the status of car is useful. Do you want me to credit your account? If so, you can let me have your bank account number so I can deposit the cheque instead of passing it over to YJ.

These past few months are trying times for me. After your departure to Singapore and Australia, I need to get accustomed to staying alone. While I enjoyed the freedom and space there were times where I felt rather lonely. That's where the "girlfriend problem" crops up. However with supports from your Koko and
Wujie, I think I can pull through. Still the most important thing is my health. That is why I must continue with the daily morning exercise for half an hour. I should not miss it at all costs!

The other thing is of course the diet. I have to watch it very carefully, limiting the carbohydrates, fats and taking more fruits and vegetables. So just concentrate on your training and don't worry about me.

Love from Papa


On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 12:05 AM, William Lian wrote:

Glad to hear that you're doing fine papa.

Just make sure you take good care of yourself in terms of your health and quite soon I'd be able to take care of you in Singapore if you want to stay there. I'm sure brother would love for you to stay with him if you so wish to. Anyone of your kids would be happy to be there for you so, please make sure you enjoy your travels and eat/live healthy & happy!

Thanks again for helping with the sale of the car. Did you passed the car registration cert to the friend of your partner? Being a second hand car dealer, he'd probably not change the name on the guarantee until he has found a buyer. Make sure to get a letter from him certifying that he's taken delivery of the car and it is now under his care. This is to make sure that nothing the car incurs in terms of summons and/or other crimes should it be stolen in future.

Let me know hows everything back at home and when your next planned travel would be.

Love,
WeiHuan

From: hoosin lian
To: William Lian
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2009 4:41:44 PM
Subject: Keep up your good work!

Hi Wei Huan

Happy to note that you have cleared phase 1 of your training with good results.

I am fine here, healthwise is ok, the only thing being my overweight problem still persists. After every medical checkup, it seems, my weight will show higher reading than the earlier one. Now I am 80 kg!
I am trying to get more exercises through swimming. Hopefully I will lose some weight with also control of my diet and eating habits. Eating habits do have its effects-- with durian season over, now we have Mooncake festival! But don't worry because basically I am still fit, testimony is my walk around McRitchie Reservoir(not a problem at all) and my clean bills of health after recent medical tests. Most importantly I am quite consistent with my taiji and walking every morning.

Housekeeping/cleaning is no problem. The maid came after 2 weeks and she did a 4 1/2 hr job last Saturday.

While in Singapore last week, I again visited your Jiu-jiu at Bukit Merah. This time jiu-mu was there. They both inquired about you.

Now it is rather difficult to get you on the Yhaoo messenger. Sometimes I saw you are online, but it shows "idle". Its ok if you are busy or trying to get more sleep.

Love from Papa








Hi Wei Huan
I have not been able to get you to chat on the messenger, neither do I get a reply to my email. You are really busy I suppose. Its ok with me so long as to know that you are fine.
Last weekend I went to attend WUGU.s daughter's wedding at Langkap, Perak. I drove there and it was a good journey. I had no problem driving 300 km and returned.
Next week will be your birthday and YJ will be there to celebrate with you. Do let me know how you spend your birthday in Perth!
Love from Papa
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On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 11:32 AM, hoosin lian wrote:

Hi Wei Huan

Good to receive your sms but you have yet to reply to my mail. But its ok since you are so busy. I have given the 7k cheque to YJ.
The long weekend will be over soon, tomorrow will be working day again. Erjie and sijie are back here in Penang, so I wasn't too lonely. Plus koko had been taking me to meals so I am fine.

Cheers!

Papa









On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 3:24 PM, hoosin lian wrote:

Hi Wei Huan

Great to hear from you. I've been trying to get you on messenger but not so successful. The reminder on the status of car is useful. Do you want me to credit your account? If so, you can let me have your bank account number so I can deposit the cheque instead of passing it over to YJ.

These past few months are trying times for me. After your departure to Singapore and Australia, I need to get accustomed to staying alone. While I enjoyed the freedom and space there were times where I felt rather lonely. That's where the "girlfriend problem" crops up. However with supports from your Koko and
Wujie, I think I can pull through. Still the most important thing is my health. That is why I must continue with the daily morning exercise for half an hour. I should not miss it at all costs!

The other thing is of course the diet. I have to watch it very carefully, limiting the carbohydrates, fats and taking more fruits and vegetables. So just concentrate on your training and don't worry about me.

Love from Papa


On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 12:05 AM, William Lian wrote:

Glad to hear that you're doing fine papa.

Just make sure you take good care of yourself in terms of your health and quite soon I'd be able to take care of you in Singapore if you want to stay there. I'm sure brother would love for you to stay with him if you so wish to. Anyone of your kids would be happy to be there for you so, please make sure you enjoy your travels and eat/live healthy & happy!

Thanks again for helping with the sale of the car. Did you passed the car registration cert to the friend of your partner? Being a second hand car dealer, he'd probably not change the name on the guarantee until he has found a buyer. Make sure to get a letter from him certifying that he's taken delivery of the car and it is now under his care. This is to make sure that nothing the car incurs in terms of summons and/or other crimes should it be stolen in future.

Let me know hows everything back at home and when your next planned travel would be.

Love,
WeiHuan

From: hoosin lian
To: William Lian
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2009 4:41:44 PM
Subject: Keep up your good work!

Hi Wei Huan

Happy to note that you have cleared phase 1 of your training with good results.

I am fine here, healthwise is ok, the only thing being my overweight problem still persists. After every medical checkup, it seems, my weight will show higher reading than the earlier one. Now I am 80 kg!
I am trying to get more exercises through swimming. Hopefully I will lose some weight with also control of my diet and eating habits. Eating habits do have its effects-- with durian season over, now we have Mooncake festival! But don't worry because basically I am still fit, testimony is my walk around McRitchie Reservoir(not a problem at all) and my clean bills of health after recent medical tests. Most importantly I am quite consistent with my taiji and walking every morning.

Housekeeping/cleaning is no problem. The maid came after 2 weeks and she did a 4 1/2 hr job last Saturday.

While in Singapore last week, I again visited your Jiu-jiu at Bukit Merah. This time jiu-mu was there. They both inquired about you.

Now it is rather difficult to get you on the Yhaoo messenger. Sometimes I saw you are online, but it shows "idle". Its ok if you are busy or trying to get more sleep.

Love from Papa

Sent to Wei Huan on 7/9/09

Hi Wei Huan

Happy to note that you have cleared phase 1 of your training with good results.

I am fine here, healthwise is ok, the only thing being my overweight problem still persists. After every medical checkup, it seems, my weight will show higher reading than the earlier one. Now I am 80 kg!
I am trying to get more exercises through swimming. Hopefully I will lose some weight with also control of my diet and eating habits. Eating habits do have its effects-- with durian season over, now we have Mooncake festival! But don't worry because basically I am still fit, testimony is my walk around McRitchie Reservoir(not a problem at all) and my clean bills of health after recent medical tests. Most importantly I am quite consistent with my taiji and walking every morning.

Housekeeping/cleaning is no problem. The maid came after 2 weeks and she did a 4 1/2 hr job last Saturday.

While in Singapore last week, I again visited your Jiu-jiu at Bukit Merah. This time jiu-mu was there. They both inquired about you.

Now it is rather difficult to get you on the Yahoo messenger. Sometimes I saw you are online, but it shows "idle". Its ok if you are busy or trying to get more sleep.

Love from Papa

My trip to Singapore

Once again I had a good trip to Sin.kok from 29 Aug till 2 Sept. This time I could fly direct to Changi with Airasia. Keong was there to pick me up with his Merc 350. Another VIP treatment was taking me to visit the brand new ION complex at Orchard Rd, a joint venture of Capital-land and HK's Sun Hung Kai. There was definitely a big crowd.

The next day on Sunday morning, Nge and Keong took me to take their favourite walk around McRitchie reservoir which is 11 km in one loop. We took the clockwise direction. Halfway through we encountered some heavy rain. Fortunately we could take shelter at 7 km stop and also at final station, so I was not 100% soaked! The run is another testimony that I could still do it! So I had visited another new place, a place where many Singaporeans may not been there.

And then there were good foods during my visit, as usual. The crab feast at Ah Yat Turf City(Sheow took me there), the dim sum at Tin Gourt(天厨) at Copthorne Hotel(highly recommended by Keong) and the Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh (where even HK Governor could not taste it). Kiat just learnt how to make mooncake and she gave me 4 boxes apart from the usual pineapple tard. I had a full load and Airasia wanted to charge me because hand baggage cannot be more than 7 kg!

Again I have to thank folks in Singapore for their hospitality!

文章被拒，有些低潮。

看来那篇有关英文教数理的文章是被投篮了。

应该是不够精确，要把它再增删一下，再出发，可以转战光华日报。

要加油呀！

Many traps while traveling in China

Hi Hongling,

It is now very easy to go to China. For me there is a direct flight from Penang to Macau. And from Macau to Zhuhai is so near you can even swim across! And the cost is very affordable. If booked early during promotion by Airasia, a return flight to Macau can be less than RM300 all in. CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT!

The public transport system in China is also very good now. From Zhuhai you can take a bus to Fuzhou direct.

While I am still healthy and able to walk distances I will continue traveling. In fact, there is plan to go to Xian(西安) to see the Terracotta sculptures (兵马俑)this coming May.

This time around I learned a few things which I like to share with you. In China, while the security situation is good as far as our safety is concerned, we should be alert not to fall into the many traps we are likely to encounter.

The first trap is the forged RMB. My friend and I took a taxi to hotel which fare was RMB10. When my friend produced a RMB50 note to pay, the driver returned it and said "no change" and so I took out RMB10 to pay. My friend found out later that the returned note was a forged one. The driver was able to play a trick to exchange the RMB50 note with a forged one!

The second trap relates to exploitation of our sympathy. We met so many "beggers" in the form of baby-carrying mothers and also young girls who would come to us and ask for money. They said they need money to buy food for the baby who had been starving the whole day.
The young girls would say they came to the city to look for jobs but could not find one and they are starving too. They only asked for money for one meal but if you give only a few yuans they would say not enough. The trouble is they all say the same thing as if it came from the same scripts.

Of course there are other traps that we must be aware of. One good way to avoid falling into these traps is to shun the desire to get 'cheap- and-good' or 'once-in-a-lifetime' deals. And we must not let GREED gets the better of us!

And I will definitely travel to KL and Sin.kok on a regular basis.

Cheers!

Dajiu

Trip to Macau and Guangdong

Hi everybody,

I am back from a trip to China. This time I had the chance to see more places in the Guangdong province and Macau. I had wanted to go to Fujian and Hongkong as well but the weather was not so favourable. It was raining and the temperature was around 16 degree.

Foshan(佛山) is near within the greater Guangzhou and the main attraction was the Ancestor's Temple that also houses the Huang Fei Hong and Yip Man Museums. The 2 Gongfu masters draw a large number of visitors. It was worth the while since we were also entertained by wushu, lion dance and cultural performances.

Panyu (番禺) is another city close to Guangzhou. We took a Metro trip that costs only RMB7. There we visited the Safari/Zoo which is also very popular among tourists and locals because of the presence of rare 150 white tigers and 10 Pandas. The entrance fee was not cheap at RMB150 though as senior I enjoyed a concession rate of RMB80.

Zhuhai (珠海) is just next to Macau, a beautiful city having long coast lines and bountiful seafood, fresh and cheap. Its connections to various parts of China is easy through buses. A coach ride to Guangzhou is just over 2 hours. It is here I even saw buses with sleeping berths to longer distances like Fuzhou and Hunan. Trading activities in Zhuhai is brisk, you can buy so many things here that you do not need to go to Guangzhou unless you required bulk purchases. A hot item for sale now is the clone iPhone which only costs RMB750.

This trip being free and easy allowed me and my traveling partner to enjoy quite a sample of good food. Cantonese food is my favourite. For so many mornings we were enjoying the Dim sums at teahouses, very traditional ones especially in Guangzhou. We tried all the famous Cantonese dishes in the various categories like Noodles, Dimsums, Sarhofun/Chicheongfun, Tantong(steamed soup) and Tongshui (deserts).
Luckily for me this time around I did not put on weight because we went for quality rather than quantity.

I shall stop for now otherwise this mail becomes too long winded!

Dajiu

英文教数理的妥协

有网络消息指出：教育部在英文教数理政策上愿妥协，同意废除小学以英文教数理政策，让各源流小学以母语教数理，中学则保留英文教数理科。

如果属实，这将是个受人欢迎的决定，尤其华教在争取不变质的大前提下，是个最满意的结局！

（提高英文程度）
用英文教数理，目标之一是要提高英文程度。华人家长相当矛盾，一方面要孩子懂母语，一方面又要能学好英文，在我看来，对多数学生来说，是遥不可及的，尤其又要掌握国语，同时要学习三种语文，真是苦了孩子！结果我们看到，六年的华文小学教育，造就了几许半桶水，三语都不行！

其实在我看来，小学阶段要掌握的是母语和国语为主，英文不必急。好多教育界人士每每建议要增加英文教学时间，或如何加强教学法，实在是操之过急。很多学者认为，孩子到中学阶段学习第二或第三语文，成效事半功倍。为何要孩子在小学太沉重？

（华小的数理教学）
在华小，向来数学和科学的教导是强项，学生成绩有目共睹，好些友族家长因为这个理由把孩子送入华小受教育。过去很多国家领袖都公开承认。事实证明，在华校用母语教数理更有效。尤其是数学里的乘法表，三三九，三七二十一，九九八十一，－－－易念易记，没有其他语文可取代。当然华小的数理科老师应记上一功，他们一般上都很够资格，很专业而且很尽责，才能交出好的成绩。

在这样大好的情况下，在华小用英文教数理，实在匪夷所思。

（国小的问题）
其实问题出在国小，先天不足，又后天失教。用马来语教已经学得辛苦，用英文更是雪上加霜。在乡区里的国小，问题更多：师资较差，无学习英文环境，找不到补习老师，家长无法指导等等，造成老师学生都叫苦连天，难怪现在有这么多马来团体出来反对，呼吁废除这个政策。

（华社搭上顺风车）
如果这次争取成功，华社特别是董教总和八大华团应该感到庆幸，搭上GMP号顺风车。GMP是代表《废除英文教数理联盟》，2009年正月底才成立，可是他们有组织，有分量，领导者皆是响当当人物，比如：主席DATUK DR HASSAN AHMAD是前国家语文局总监，顾问之一A SAMAD SAID则是得到国家最高文学奖的国宝级人物。他们抬出国家语文政策，在语言是民族灵魂的大前提下，声势浩大。才短短几个月，就能号召成千上万人走上街道，游行向最高元首呈上备忘录。

反观华社从2003年就开始反对，加上马华等华基政党的努力，勉强争取到双语教学，增加了学子负担外，还在担忧教育部以后会只用英文出题。

原先董教总和八大华团领导人有戒心，以为GMP争取的是所有源流学校都用国语教数理，那还了得？所以不敢参与。在对话弄清楚状况之后，才发声明表示支持。

（小结）
小学数学和科学教学媒介语，沸沸扬扬闹了六七年，终于要圆满结束了？当初老马临别秋波，没有足够的咨询研究，仓促施行，结果造成教育界许多困扰，国家成本不小。如果政府真能体惜民意，采取妥协方案，小学用母语，中学用英语教数理，则是华社一大喜讯。那边厢GMP也要在中学用国语教数理，他们会满意吗？且拭目以待。

Turn of political events

The turn of political events this past week has been nothing short of dramatic effects. The existence of two Perak state governments, one headed by Nizar and his excos who refused to resign and the other headed by newly installed Mentri Besar Zambry. It is a forgone conclusion which one will prevail since BN enjoys the support of the civil administration, the police and the armed forces.

Then there are the forthcoming bye-elections, one the Bukit Gantang parliamentary seat whose PAS MP passed away and the other a Kedah state seat of Bukit Selambau vacated by Arumugan due to intense pressure.

In view of the current world economic situation, while most countries are busy trying to put their countries into a sound financial footing, we are busy playing politics--trying to secure party hopping and preparing to face expensive bye-elections.

Dear Wei Huan

The week that was saw the BN took back Perak in a very crude manner. Najib had done a most despicable act in wresting back the state of Perak from Pakatan Rakyat. I also think that the Perak royal house, particularly the Sultan and the Raja Muda had lost a lot of respect along with their credibility and reputation, not only in the eyes of their Perak subjects, me included, but also in the eyes of the international community. Their previous high sounding talks on good governance and moral high ground are now looked upon as something for show only. The Malays says: cakap tak serupa bikin. The English says: what you practise is not what you preach! And the Chinese says: 讲一套，做一套！

But not to despair! Many analysts are of the view that this is not entirely bad for PR because they see this as a catalyst to speed up the downfall of BN! Come the next GE or bye-elections. the rakyats are going to give BN a bitter lesson! The chances of an alternative central government is even brighter now!

By the way how was the week for you? Everything went on smoothly I hope.



Love from
Papa

五分钟热度！

才发现有人看我的部落格还留下评语，那是洁的女儿宁。真高兴！马上就写下这个posting.

她提到的五分钟热度，实在太真实了（Right, spot on），因为这正是我大弱点。

希望我能时时保持警惕，尽量克服这个弱点。

新年新希望，能否？

文章上报了！

一早运动过后，番开商报言论版一看，“瓜登补选”一文刊登了，真是喜出望外！

本来就没抱太大希望，这次的成功给了我很大的鼓舞，已经好久没有文章上报。有了信心一定会更加积极，更加努力去创作。

我想可以努力的方向包括教育，经济和政治等课题。

连胜，加油！

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瓜登补选的“海南效应”

我将此文寄给南洋商报言论版主编，不知能否被刊登？

瓜登补选的“海南效应”

本月十七日瓜登补选后，民联的回教党胜出，但国阵获得华裔选票却比去年政治海啸时还多，马华头头说：欣慰华裔选票回流支持国阵。

如果马华甚至国阵以为华人票已经回流，国阵所派的糖果受用，而沾沾自喜，那他们就错了。因为根据我的观察：这次瓜登是个特案，（special case）别一区的华人选票不会有同样的倾向。我以为：这次瓜登补选，国阵华人票增加是一个马华的"海南效应"。

大家都知道，现在马华的领导层，总会长翁诗杰，总秘书王弗明，妇女组主席周美芬，都是海南人，所以有海南帮之称。而恰好瓜登市华人有很多海南人，海南人一向给人一个相当团结的印象，你如果去过瓜登，去看一看当地的海南会馆，就会明白我这里所说。我手头上没有数据，不知道海南人占华人的百份比，相信为数不少。

登嘉楼马华领导人，早期的祝圣才，近期的王弗明，不都是海南人吗？

所以我认为这次投给国阵的华人票，很多是看在"shookinang"（海南话"自己人"）的份上，翁诗杰，王弗明，周美芬等人，可能心中有数！

这就是我所谓的"海南效应"。