Finally got the time to post about my Tioman Trip. Had lots of fun. Made lots of friends. A little disappointed with the Ferry service at Mersing, hours of wasted waiting waiting. Both on the departure and the arrival date.
Jul
26
Just read one of my best buddy’s post, Arif’s Ticking Clocks, titled Complexities of my religion and couldn’t help it but think myself.
I couldn’t agree more with him that most orthodox Muslims will say that as long as you are not a Muslim, you will go to hell. Topping on to that, even if you are a Muslim and you don’t practice Islam the way those guys in the Mosques do so, you will still go to hell!
So just what gets you an express ticket to heaven in Islam?
The answer that my parents drilled in my mind since I was young is….Nothing.
There is a funny twist to what I learn in the Madrasah who claims that if people don’t do their formal prayers, their prayers won’t be heard.
I remember this story that my parents used to tell me during the days where I would believe anything an adult would say and I would like to share it with the world. The story took place in the time of our beloved Prophet Mohammed and it goes something like this…
Jul
6
5th of July 2008
Finally I got to visit the National Museum of Singapore. A must go for Arts lovers! I don’t only mean the drawings! Enjoyed every bit of it. From the Living Galleries to the History Gallery. The History Gallery gives you a personalized experience where you will get to go about with a personal companion the size of an exercise book. Well if you are interested but can’t seem to find the time to visit the museums just follow me and get a sneek peek at the National Museum of Singapore. 
Jun
30
29th June 2008
Okay, we planned to visit the Singapore National Museum today after I finished teaching my lovely students at Mendaki, but after dropping off at Dhoby Ghaut, our planned changed. The blame goes to me of course! My tummy grumbled. I had the sudden craving for Seoul Garden’s “Do it yourself” Buffet and as we all know, at a buffet, we won’t be leaving the place less than 2 hours. Lol!
Jun
26
I’ve always thought that Singaporeans are the type that can’t be bothered about the well being of others but I was proven wrong today. I wasn’t aware of a small hole in the left pocket of my trousers and aparrently coins had been dropping out of it almost every minute or so eversince I was standing on the bus service 285 as I was on the way to work.
There was a very well dressed middle aged man that picked up the coins around me and tapped on my shoulder and gave them to me and told me of my hole in the pocket. Well I was kinda embarrased but I would have done the same thing too.
I would imagine that typical Singaporeans would pretend not to see the money around me and when I finally move off from the spot I was standing at, they will pick the coins up, keep it for themselves, go over to the canteen with a huge smile on their face and get themselves a cup of coffee or tea before heading to their office and thinking how lucky they were to have gotten a free drink early in the morning.
Anyhow, I am happy to have bumped into a nice Singaporean today.
Looking forward for a good day,
Deen Yusoff
May
12
Did you guys read the news recently? The International Schools in Singapore ran out of seats to house the Expats children! Wonderful isn’t it. As time goes by we will recreate the face of Singapore yet again. Read it here.
Previously, Chinese and Indians caused this problem in Singapore. Now a different group of races are repeating the process. Currently the 3 main races (Malays, Chinese and Indians) are considered as natives but with the growing population of foreigners, I won’t be surprised if Singapore’s government is to say that everyone living on Singapore’s ground are Singaporeans. That way, there will be peace among all the residences of Singapore.
I’ve heard so many local White kids ending their sentences with “la”, “mah” and “sial” at Orchard Cineleisure. Besides their skin and accent which is not as strong anymore, they are already becoming very much like any other Singaporean teen.
Thinking of the future,
Deen Yusoff
Apr
7
Yes, another episode on Mas Selamat! I can’t help it. I keep hearing the heated discussions on Mas Selamat whereever I go. On the trains, buses and even during family visits!
By the way, do you guys know that the Internal Security Department (ISD) is actually at Onraet Road and it is UNDERGROUND? Where in Whitley Road can you find the detention centre? And which toilet window did he escape from if the detention centre was underground?
If you are driving on the Pan Island Expressway (PIE), just turn into Onraet Road (The slip road near The Old Police Academy). Drive through all the way to the end and you will meet upon a blocked entrance to the ISD. The detention centre is underground and is highly secured with CCTV everywhere. Even on the slip road itself. So I think they would have known which way the limp had escaped to.
Hence, it is only natural for everyone to pop out with conspiracy theories on this infamous Toilet Break.
Here are some of the theories that I’ve heard so far….
Mar
23
Well a little about my family. My parents watch the Indian (National) News, the Malaysian News and gets affected by these foreign issues and they don’t really care about local context! Besides Mas Selamat which was also mentioned in the foreign news, they hardly know about anything that happens in Singapore. Are you parents or relatives like that too?
When my Dad met up with my relatives, all they talked about was about Malaysia’s recent polling and how UMNO made a huge mistake in the past. All I can remember is a body created for the Malaysian Hindus, Badan Untuk Tolong Orang Hindu (BUTOH!). Well at least I had a good laugh. =x
How well do you know your country? Do you prefer watching a foreign news network too?
Signing out,
Deen Yusoff
Mar
9
Just imagine this. What will be the most probable outcome from these 3 different Scenarios?
1) A Killer Armed with Knife VS Unarmed Officer
2) A Killer Armed with Knife VS Officer holding T-Baton
3) A Killer Armed with Knife VS An Officer Armed with a Revolver
Deen Yusoff
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