Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Suatu Kisah (Tijah/Ariff/Adam)
Berbalik kepada kisah Tijah, Ariff dan Adam.
Semasa Tijah mula2 telefon untuk berkenalan dan kalau boleh meminta nasihat, I was abit wary. Firstly because Ariff is my EX's landlord. Secondly, I was still fresh from my divorce. Thirdly, Tijah got my phone number from my EX.
Initially Tijah was just feeling hurt about Ariff's tindak-tanduk and she just wanted to talk to someone. As usual I listen. At that time, she was convinced that she could not manage on her own. So I provided an outlet for her to vent her frustrations. At one time I even accompanied her on a drive through KL, as she wanted to get away from her problems even if just for awhile. I was still holding a 'P' licence then! Took her to Selayang and then to Ampang and then back home. It was waaayyy after midnite when we reached home.
One time, she had a breakdown and tak sedar diri and was uttering in some foreign language.. English, Javanese, Siamese.. hahaha! Ariff was angry when I called Tijah. He accused me of being the cause of the breakdown. Helloooo!! Tijah would have been a penghuni Tanjung Rambutan, if she did not have someone to listen to her, but what does Ariff care.
Then, Ariff made a pact with Tijah. He wants another son. He promised that he will not pursue his dreams of an isteri-pilihan if Tijah gives him another son. They already have a son and two or three daughters then. Tijah removed her IUD and 9 months later, she gave birth to a baby boy. Most unfortunate for Tijah, as the baby just ties her down to the house while Ariff conveniently forgot about the pact and continues in his search for the ideal wife.
Istikharah? Yes. Tijah had done that and as she said "tak de apa2 tanda pon". Macam mana nak ceritakan yang 'tanda2' itu is not usually so obvious or direct? Anyway, mengikut rasa hati, dia masih bertahan sebab dia tidak yakin dapat hidup sendiri. "Gaji saya kecil, tak macam akak", was her excuse. Allahuakbar.. rezeki tu dimana2. Dan dia lupa, nafkah anak2 tu tanggungjawab ayahnya, bukan emaknya. But I cannot decide for her. I can only give her options and explanations.
Anak2? Anak2 memang rapat dengan Daddy mereka. Tapi bila Daddy mereka berkahwin dengan seorang yang lebih muda dari diri sendiri (yang sulung), bengang jugak dia. Dan kemudian bila Daddy dan tak endahkan Mak mereka dek terlalu asyik dengan Mak Tiri, yang lain2 pon bengang. Mereka mula simpati dengan Mak mereka. Mereka baru faham yang Mak mereka juga punya hak untuk merasa bahagia. Cuma anak lelaki sahaja yang agak susah nak memahami.
Adam? Memang dia akui tidak pandai nak 'mengurat' atau mengambil hati perempuan. Dengan Tijah ni pon, ada sepupu yang arrange-kan. Dia suka Tijah sebab Tijah suka berterus terang. Dia tahu kedudukan Tijah. Dia cuba mengambil hati anak2 Tijah. Dan sekarang ni, dia mahukan lebih masa untuk berkenalan dengan Tijah. Tijah yang rasa bersalah sebab dia masih isteri Ariff.
Fasakh or Cerai takliq? Kalau ikutkan Counsellors kat Pejabat Ugama atau Mahkamah Syariah.. they dont encourage that. Kalau perempuan yang buat tuntutan, mungkin akan mengambil masa yang tersangat lama.. lebih 2 tahun. Lain lah kalau orang lelaki yang hendak menceraikan isteri. Tak sampai sebulan dah di panggil mengadap Hakim. This is fact and I have seen it myself.
Tapi heran jugak orang lelaki ni kan? Dah tahu isteri tak suka, di buat juga. Dah tahu tak suka isteri tu, kenapa lah kawin juga. Dah tu dah tak suka isteri tua, dan dah dapat isteri muda, lepaskanlah isteri tua tu. Bak kata you all, Tijah pon berhak untuk mengecapi bahagia kan? I went through something similar. I went through 1 year of poligamy. It was hell especially when he couldnt manage the young wife's tantrums. Sampai bila si isteri tua ni nak mengalah. Dah lah mengalah hak sendiri, hak anak2 pon kena tarik.
Anyway, what I told Tijah was, to selesaikan masaalah satu persatu. Get out of the unhappy marriage first. Then if Adam is still waiting, habis eddah, kawinlah. Anak2 will adapt, as mine did. Dan rezeki.. ada dimana2 saja.
Semasa Tijah mula2 telefon untuk berkenalan dan kalau boleh meminta nasihat, I was abit wary. Firstly because Ariff is my EX's landlord. Secondly, I was still fresh from my divorce. Thirdly, Tijah got my phone number from my EX.
Initially Tijah was just feeling hurt about Ariff's tindak-tanduk and she just wanted to talk to someone. As usual I listen. At that time, she was convinced that she could not manage on her own. So I provided an outlet for her to vent her frustrations. At one time I even accompanied her on a drive through KL, as she wanted to get away from her problems even if just for awhile. I was still holding a 'P' licence then! Took her to Selayang and then to Ampang and then back home. It was waaayyy after midnite when we reached home.
One time, she had a breakdown and tak sedar diri and was uttering in some foreign language.. English, Javanese, Siamese.. hahaha! Ariff was angry when I called Tijah. He accused me of being the cause of the breakdown. Helloooo!! Tijah would have been a penghuni Tanjung Rambutan, if she did not have someone to listen to her, but what does Ariff care.
Then, Ariff made a pact with Tijah. He wants another son. He promised that he will not pursue his dreams of an isteri-pilihan if Tijah gives him another son. They already have a son and two or three daughters then. Tijah removed her IUD and 9 months later, she gave birth to a baby boy. Most unfortunate for Tijah, as the baby just ties her down to the house while Ariff conveniently forgot about the pact and continues in his search for the ideal wife.
Istikharah? Yes. Tijah had done that and as she said "tak de apa2 tanda pon". Macam mana nak ceritakan yang 'tanda2' itu is not usually so obvious or direct? Anyway, mengikut rasa hati, dia masih bertahan sebab dia tidak yakin dapat hidup sendiri. "Gaji saya kecil, tak macam akak", was her excuse. Allahuakbar.. rezeki tu dimana2. Dan dia lupa, nafkah anak2 tu tanggungjawab ayahnya, bukan emaknya. But I cannot decide for her. I can only give her options and explanations.
Anak2? Anak2 memang rapat dengan Daddy mereka. Tapi bila Daddy mereka berkahwin dengan seorang yang lebih muda dari diri sendiri (yang sulung), bengang jugak dia. Dan kemudian bila Daddy dan tak endahkan Mak mereka dek terlalu asyik dengan Mak Tiri, yang lain2 pon bengang. Mereka mula simpati dengan Mak mereka. Mereka baru faham yang Mak mereka juga punya hak untuk merasa bahagia. Cuma anak lelaki sahaja yang agak susah nak memahami.
Adam? Memang dia akui tidak pandai nak 'mengurat' atau mengambil hati perempuan. Dengan Tijah ni pon, ada sepupu yang arrange-kan. Dia suka Tijah sebab Tijah suka berterus terang. Dia tahu kedudukan Tijah. Dia cuba mengambil hati anak2 Tijah. Dan sekarang ni, dia mahukan lebih masa untuk berkenalan dengan Tijah. Tijah yang rasa bersalah sebab dia masih isteri Ariff.
Fasakh or Cerai takliq? Kalau ikutkan Counsellors kat Pejabat Ugama atau Mahkamah Syariah.. they dont encourage that. Kalau perempuan yang buat tuntutan, mungkin akan mengambil masa yang tersangat lama.. lebih 2 tahun. Lain lah kalau orang lelaki yang hendak menceraikan isteri. Tak sampai sebulan dah di panggil mengadap Hakim. This is fact and I have seen it myself.
Tapi heran jugak orang lelaki ni kan? Dah tahu isteri tak suka, di buat juga. Dah tahu tak suka isteri tu, kenapa lah kawin juga. Dah tu dah tak suka isteri tua, dan dah dapat isteri muda, lepaskanlah isteri tua tu. Bak kata you all, Tijah pon berhak untuk mengecapi bahagia kan? I went through something similar. I went through 1 year of poligamy. It was hell especially when he couldnt manage the young wife's tantrums. Sampai bila si isteri tua ni nak mengalah. Dah lah mengalah hak sendiri, hak anak2 pon kena tarik.
Anyway, what I told Tijah was, to selesaikan masaalah satu persatu. Get out of the unhappy marriage first. Then if Adam is still waiting, habis eddah, kawinlah. Anak2 will adapt, as mine did. Dan rezeki.. ada dimana2 saja.
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Sunday, May 01, 2005
Ignite my senses
Read what Kak Ijat did over the weekend. In trying to appreciate the problems encountered by the disabled and blind, she went on a journey as one. Blindfolded, she tracked the path taken daily by the blind in Brickfields. She even took the LRT. Of course this time, she was lucky she got a seat. Do we need to do the same in order to really appreciate the problems they face? Probably.
Anyway, yesterday evening was my Arts Appreciation Day. I had pre-booked tickets to attend the performance by PPAG called the Rapsodi Malaysia. My daughter was having a field day, trying on one dress after another (that reminds me why I did not have girls initially). Arghhhh!! She had an organza turquoise coloured baju kurung over a turquoise coloured sleeveless evening dress. Dress too short. So, she tried on a long country dress. Hmm.. she needs to eat more to fill up the dress properly. Hunt for a ribbon to tie around the waist came to nought. So, she settled for her favourite kebaya. (Iye lah favourite, since the Papa (Sweetheart) yang belikan kain tuh). Haiya.. since she is in kebaya, terpaksa lah Mama nya pon pakai kebarung jugak. I was planning on something more 'ranggi', like that wrap-around kimono-style pants with a blouse. Faiz was initially undecided whether to go, since he did not like the idea of having to 'dress up' for the occasion. Finally settled for a Raihan shirt over slacks.
When I was in the car, Faiz asked what perfume I was wearing. Heheh.. told him I had Sweet Honesty deodorant, perfumed talcum and perfume on my dress. I also sprayed Jasmine body spray. I came out of a room aromatised by Lavender (Haaa.. that explains why I feel like relaxing saja each time I go in my room.. the lavender!!) And the car is further aromatised by green apple perfumed beads. Hahah.. pening kepala anak ku.
After a light dinner, we waited for Ifa who was supposed to makeup the party of five.
All I can say is.. you have to be in there in order to appreciate the music/performance. Starts off with an orang asli group (Hey, they are sporting dockers.. great style!), there was also another song that sets off my imagination of a scene in a ghost movie. Was actually waiting for some whiffs of kemenyan or ghostly image in the empty balcony! Then there was traditional songs using the gamelan, sitar, erhu, accordion and gambus.
Feet tapping, body swaying but Khairin curled up in her chair and to the utter amazement of the people around her, fell asleep amidst the loud music. The last song entitled.. "Belum Selesai" but as far as Khairin is concerned, it had 'selesai'. Woke her up and headed home. Stopped for late supper and watched AIM. Didnt miss much, I noted.
Looked forward to the next Arts Appreciation class.
Anyway, yesterday evening was my Arts Appreciation Day. I had pre-booked tickets to attend the performance by PPAG called the Rapsodi Malaysia. My daughter was having a field day, trying on one dress after another (that reminds me why I did not have girls initially). Arghhhh!! She had an organza turquoise coloured baju kurung over a turquoise coloured sleeveless evening dress. Dress too short. So, she tried on a long country dress. Hmm.. she needs to eat more to fill up the dress properly. Hunt for a ribbon to tie around the waist came to nought. So, she settled for her favourite kebaya. (Iye lah favourite, since the Papa (Sweetheart) yang belikan kain tuh). Haiya.. since she is in kebaya, terpaksa lah Mama nya pon pakai kebarung jugak. I was planning on something more 'ranggi', like that wrap-around kimono-style pants with a blouse. Faiz was initially undecided whether to go, since he did not like the idea of having to 'dress up' for the occasion. Finally settled for a Raihan shirt over slacks.
When I was in the car, Faiz asked what perfume I was wearing. Heheh.. told him I had Sweet Honesty deodorant, perfumed talcum and perfume on my dress. I also sprayed Jasmine body spray. I came out of a room aromatised by Lavender (Haaa.. that explains why I feel like relaxing saja each time I go in my room.. the lavender!!) And the car is further aromatised by green apple perfumed beads. Hahah.. pening kepala anak ku.
After a light dinner, we waited for Ifa who was supposed to makeup the party of five.
All I can say is.. you have to be in there in order to appreciate the music/performance. Starts off with an orang asli group (Hey, they are sporting dockers.. great style!), there was also another song that sets off my imagination of a scene in a ghost movie. Was actually waiting for some whiffs of kemenyan or ghostly image in the empty balcony! Then there was traditional songs using the gamelan, sitar, erhu, accordion and gambus.
Feet tapping, body swaying but Khairin curled up in her chair and to the utter amazement of the people around her, fell asleep amidst the loud music. The last song entitled.. "Belum Selesai" but as far as Khairin is concerned, it had 'selesai'. Woke her up and headed home. Stopped for late supper and watched AIM. Didnt miss much, I noted.
Looked forward to the next Arts Appreciation class.
irenewynn went on a journey at 03:29 pm
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Friday, April 29, 2005
Suatu kisah..
Setelah hampir 20 tahun hidup bersama sebagai suami isteri, Ariff (bukan nama sebenar) telah 'menghadiahkan', Tijah (juga bukan nama sebenar) seorang madu. Betul lah kata orang, orang lelaki memang tidak pernah puas dengan apa yang dia ada... seorang isteri yang setia dan 3 orang cahaya mata, belum cukup untuk dirinya... dia masih berusaha untuk mendapatkan seorang lagi isteri.. yang lebih muda dan yang lebih penting.. pilihan nya sendiri, hatta Tijah adalah pilihan keluarga.
Pada malam pertama lagi, Ariff telah memberitahu Tijah bahawa dia hanya memenuhi permintaan ibu nya. Walaupun perasaan dan hati wanita Tijah telah terguris, namun dia berusaha untuk menjadi isteri yang sebaik2nya untuk Ariff. Namun Ariff tetap mencari dan mencari, isteri pilihan hati nya. Dan setelah hampa dan kecewa beberapa kali, Ariff akhirnya telah ke sempadan dan pulang dengan membawa 'madu' untuk Tijah.
Kecewa Tijah tidak dapat digambarkan, dan hanya pada sahabat nya dia mencurahkan segala apa yang terbuku didalam hati. Namun dia bersabar juga dan cuba menyesuaikan diri hidup bermadu. Ariff dengan angkuh tidak menghiraukan lagi Tijah setelah dia mendapat isteri muda, yang lebih muda dari anak sulung nya.
Didalam kemelutan itu, ada juga orang yang bersimpati dan sudi mengambil Tijah sebagai isteri seandainya Tijah diceraikan oleh Ariff. Adam (bukan nama sebenar) telah menghabiskan masa muda nya menjaga ibu yang sakit terlantar. Kerana tidak percaya orang lain dapat menjaga ibu sebaiknya, dia telah tidak berkahwin. Dan sekarang, setelah ibu meninggal dunia, barulah terbuka hatinya untuk mencari seorang suri, dan Allah telah ketemukan Adam dengan Tijah. Adam sedar akan 'status' Tijah yang masih isteri pada Ariff, tetapi dia sanggup menunggu.
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Ini cerita benar, nama telah ditukar. What is your opinion? Question is.. what shud Tijah do. Ariff tidak mahu menceraikan Tijah kerana takut akan kehilangan anak2. Adam.. Adam tetap akan tunggukan Tijah.
Pada malam pertama lagi, Ariff telah memberitahu Tijah bahawa dia hanya memenuhi permintaan ibu nya. Walaupun perasaan dan hati wanita Tijah telah terguris, namun dia berusaha untuk menjadi isteri yang sebaik2nya untuk Ariff. Namun Ariff tetap mencari dan mencari, isteri pilihan hati nya. Dan setelah hampa dan kecewa beberapa kali, Ariff akhirnya telah ke sempadan dan pulang dengan membawa 'madu' untuk Tijah.
Kecewa Tijah tidak dapat digambarkan, dan hanya pada sahabat nya dia mencurahkan segala apa yang terbuku didalam hati. Namun dia bersabar juga dan cuba menyesuaikan diri hidup bermadu. Ariff dengan angkuh tidak menghiraukan lagi Tijah setelah dia mendapat isteri muda, yang lebih muda dari anak sulung nya.
Didalam kemelutan itu, ada juga orang yang bersimpati dan sudi mengambil Tijah sebagai isteri seandainya Tijah diceraikan oleh Ariff. Adam (bukan nama sebenar) telah menghabiskan masa muda nya menjaga ibu yang sakit terlantar. Kerana tidak percaya orang lain dapat menjaga ibu sebaiknya, dia telah tidak berkahwin. Dan sekarang, setelah ibu meninggal dunia, barulah terbuka hatinya untuk mencari seorang suri, dan Allah telah ketemukan Adam dengan Tijah. Adam sedar akan 'status' Tijah yang masih isteri pada Ariff, tetapi dia sanggup menunggu.
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Ini cerita benar, nama telah ditukar. What is your opinion? Question is.. what shud Tijah do. Ariff tidak mahu menceraikan Tijah kerana takut akan kehilangan anak2. Adam.. Adam tetap akan tunggukan Tijah.
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Thursday, April 28, 2005
Arghhh
It was 0020 hours. Soft knock on my bedroom door. Groggily got up to open door. Azri reminded me that he has an orthodontics appointment at 1000 hours. Arghhhh... he couldnt have waited till too late to tell me. Decided there and then to take leave to send them (he and Tini, the maid) to the appointment. No other way since the Kancil is in Toronto.. err.. Tronoh.
It is just 3 weeks away to his going away to Tangkak for his matriculations (he checked via sms), and he is still working. Even asking for the night shift so that he will get the night-shift allowance. We have still not received the offer letter, so based on the letter his friend had received, he has so many things to prepare. He needs to open a BSN account, and if it is a Giro account, the password for the ATM card comes only after one week. Then he has to get some tailored pants. Being so gangly tall, we cant buy off-the-shelf clothings. If the pants fits at the waist, it is likely to be at least 6 inches off the floor. (Why did I suddenly recall Belle's 'panjang' joke here!!) And if the length is okay, the waist can be wrapped around one-and-half Azri. Definitely genes from the Baba's maternal family. Shirts. Shoes. Bedsheets. Towels. Toiletries.
It is just 3 weeks away to his going away to Tangkak for his matriculations (he checked via sms), and he is still working. Even asking for the night shift so that he will get the night-shift allowance. We have still not received the offer letter, so based on the letter his friend had received, he has so many things to prepare. He needs to open a BSN account, and if it is a Giro account, the password for the ATM card comes only after one week. Then he has to get some tailored pants. Being so gangly tall, we cant buy off-the-shelf clothings. If the pants fits at the waist, it is likely to be at least 6 inches off the floor. (Why did I suddenly recall Belle's 'panjang' joke here!!) And if the length is okay, the waist can be wrapped around one-and-half Azri. Definitely genes from the Baba's maternal family. Shirts. Shoes. Bedsheets. Towels. Toiletries.
There are so many other things to get. Luckily his things from the boarding school is mostly still intact, so that will do for the moment. Tight budget, ma. Nope, not getting any help (as usual) from the Baba, and I am too tired to nag him anymore. I have managed to put 2 older sons through boarding school and college/university by myself, so what is another one!! Insya allah, rezeki anak, mesti cukup nyer.
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Trotted off to KLCC without any breakfast. While Azri and Tini went to Dr David's clinic, I went up to my office to put in my leave application. Headed off to the bank after that. Need to pay the usual monthly bills.. maid's salary, tuition fees, school bus, credit cards, yadda yadda.. Went to Dr. David to pay off treatment bill. Only 2 more payment then it is FOC.
On the way back, stopped at Ayamas Ampang to collect the $50 voucher I won. Hehee.. Entered a competition some time back, and I managed to get the consolation prize. Alhamdulillah.. Bought more chicken and the Percik Roaster. The kids love that.
Also stopped by a warung to get some lauk. Give the maid a break. Bought asam pedas ikan pari, kari daging, nangka masak lemak, pucuk paku masak lemak, siput sedut masak lemak (these 3 are lauk ratah jer, my favourite) and paru goreng berlada. Was eyeing the keladi masak asam.. but never mind some other day. Heheeh.. my weekly splurge of makan nasik.
Call up friends to see who was available to take up the spare PPAG ticket I have, since Azri will be working that night. Sweetheart has a nephew's wedding to go. (Read : Drives mum there.) Sarah is going off to UK to attend a graduation. Yong is not free on saturday. Iza has her brother's kenduri nikah to help. Finally, Ifah in Kuantan decided to spare time for me and go. Pok Ku sebut lambat, kalau tak boleh bagi Pok Ku aje teket tuh. Bulih ke nak ngedate Pok Ku. Hehehe.. So.. we are set to go.
Spend the rest of the day re-reading Harry Potter (Order of the Phoenix), chatting on YM with Sweetheart, CikNana, Mykelisa and Pok Ku and gang. Thank you to Pok Ku for entertaining our song request... (",)
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Trotted off to KLCC without any breakfast. While Azri and Tini went to Dr David's clinic, I went up to my office to put in my leave application. Headed off to the bank after that. Need to pay the usual monthly bills.. maid's salary, tuition fees, school bus, credit cards, yadda yadda.. Went to Dr. David to pay off treatment bill. Only 2 more payment then it is FOC.
On the way back, stopped at Ayamas Ampang to collect the $50 voucher I won. Hehee.. Entered a competition some time back, and I managed to get the consolation prize. Alhamdulillah.. Bought more chicken and the Percik Roaster. The kids love that.
Also stopped by a warung to get some lauk. Give the maid a break. Bought asam pedas ikan pari, kari daging, nangka masak lemak, pucuk paku masak lemak, siput sedut masak lemak (these 3 are lauk ratah jer, my favourite) and paru goreng berlada. Was eyeing the keladi masak asam.. but never mind some other day. Heheeh.. my weekly splurge of makan nasik.
Call up friends to see who was available to take up the spare PPAG ticket I have, since Azri will be working that night. Sweetheart has a nephew's wedding to go. (Read : Drives mum there.) Sarah is going off to UK to attend a graduation. Yong is not free on saturday. Iza has her brother's kenduri nikah to help. Finally, Ifah in Kuantan decided to spare time for me and go. Pok Ku sebut lambat, kalau tak boleh bagi Pok Ku aje teket tuh. Bulih ke nak ngedate Pok Ku. Hehehe.. So.. we are set to go.
Spend the rest of the day re-reading Harry Potter (Order of the Phoenix), chatting on YM with Sweetheart, CikNana, Mykelisa and Pok Ku and gang. Thank you to Pok Ku for entertaining our song request... (",)
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Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Iklan time : PPAG to perform Repsodi Malaysia at DFP
The PETRONAS Performing Arts Group (PPAG) will once again share with its audience a sample of Malaysia's unique culture during its latest performance entitled "Repsodi Malaysia" at the Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS on 29 and 30 April 2005. A continuation from last year's "Satu Rentak" series, the music ensemble will feature the melodious tunes from a combination of various traditional musical instruments and supported by the modern sounds of an orchestra.
Seven music compositions have been developed for this ensemble by PPAG's own talented composers who have tried to define Malaysian music and through it showcase Malaysia's rich blend of diverse cultures. Speaking at a recent press conference, Encik Abdullah Ahmad, Director, Arts and Culture, said that the task to compose the songs using both traditional and modern musical instruments proved a real challenge as the instruments did not have the same music scale. However, the harmonious sounds produced by each composition resembles the strong diversity and integration of our multi-cultured society.
This unique music ensemble will feature the sounds of the gamelan, rebab, traditional Chinese and Indian instruments, and the orang asli bamboo-made instruments.
The list of repertoire for the performances are Cak Pak Ting Doh by Mohd Yazid Zakaria, Runtun by Muhamed Rajab Md Dali, Iradah by Syed Sharir Faisal Syed Hussain, Tunjang by Faizal Uzir, Teras by Mohd Husin Osman, Tuaian by Ahmad Muriz Che Rose and Belum Selesai by Yuzaifullah Mohd Yusof. Ahmad Muriz will conduct the performances.
PPAG was set up by PETRONAS in 1990 to help preserve and promote Malaysian culture. As cultural ambassadors and a catalyst to the development and preservation of Malaysian culture, Encik Abdullah said PPAG served as the ideal training ground to nurture local music talents who in turn could continue to support its efforts. He said that the country needed such talents as modern day influences such as the electronic media and the internet have affected the interest in traditional music.
PPAG also plans to embark on the research into Malaysia's culture towards helping to continue to preserve and develop our cultural heritage.
Staff are invited to this exclusive opportunity to experience this intriguing performance. Details are as follows:
Dates: Friday, 29 April 2005 and Saturday, 30 April 2005
Time: 8:30pm
Venue: Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
Ensemble: PETRONAS Performing Arts Group
Programme: Music Ensemble - Repsodi Malaysia
Ticket Prices
Premium: RM35
A Reserve: RM30
B Reserve: RM20
C Reserve: RM10
Telephone Bookings: 2051 7007
Fax Bookings : 2051 7077
Email Bookings: dfp_boxoffice@petronas.com.my
Seven music compositions have been developed for this ensemble by PPAG's own talented composers who have tried to define Malaysian music and through it showcase Malaysia's rich blend of diverse cultures. Speaking at a recent press conference, Encik Abdullah Ahmad, Director, Arts and Culture, said that the task to compose the songs using both traditional and modern musical instruments proved a real challenge as the instruments did not have the same music scale. However, the harmonious sounds produced by each composition resembles the strong diversity and integration of our multi-cultured society.
This unique music ensemble will feature the sounds of the gamelan, rebab, traditional Chinese and Indian instruments, and the orang asli bamboo-made instruments.
The list of repertoire for the performances are Cak Pak Ting Doh by Mohd Yazid Zakaria, Runtun by Muhamed Rajab Md Dali, Iradah by Syed Sharir Faisal Syed Hussain, Tunjang by Faizal Uzir, Teras by Mohd Husin Osman, Tuaian by Ahmad Muriz Che Rose and Belum Selesai by Yuzaifullah Mohd Yusof. Ahmad Muriz will conduct the performances.
PPAG was set up by PETRONAS in 1990 to help preserve and promote Malaysian culture. As cultural ambassadors and a catalyst to the development and preservation of Malaysian culture, Encik Abdullah said PPAG served as the ideal training ground to nurture local music talents who in turn could continue to support its efforts. He said that the country needed such talents as modern day influences such as the electronic media and the internet have affected the interest in traditional music.
PPAG also plans to embark on the research into Malaysia's culture towards helping to continue to preserve and develop our cultural heritage.
Staff are invited to this exclusive opportunity to experience this intriguing performance. Details are as follows:
Dates: Friday, 29 April 2005 and Saturday, 30 April 2005
Time: 8:30pm
Venue: Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
Ensemble: PETRONAS Performing Arts Group
Programme: Music Ensemble - Repsodi Malaysia
Ticket Prices
Premium: RM35
A Reserve: RM30
B Reserve: RM20
C Reserve: RM10
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Tuesday, April 26, 2005
More dreams..
Last night I had a crazy dream. I was baby sitting a cute pan asian looking baby. Couldnt have been mine!!
Spend the whole of sunday helping out (mana yang patut) at Arwah Mak Tok's house. Different places have different ways of doing things, so I just helped wherever I could. There is so many mixed marriages in Arwah's family, so I saw alot of pan asian looks, including this cute little baby who definitely have a Mat Salleh dad (since the mom is so totally melayu looking). It was that baby that I was baby sitting in my dream.
And since I was too tired to attend the tahlil that night, I volunteered to babysit Afnan. The kids kept getting scoldings from the old folks, so I reckon keeping them away from the tahlil would be easier for everyone. Kids.. mana lah they all tahu tak boleh makan dan minum while jenazah was still in the house. Mana lah they all can sit still for long hours, especially when they suddenly see all their cousins around. I sendiri pon, dah nak pitam tak makan dan minum for so long. Segan pulak nak ke rumah neighbour yang sediakan food for us.
Cooked maggi for the kids. Boleh tahan jugak budak2 nie makan. Then waited for the rest to come back from the tahlil. Went home quite late that same nite. Knee hurts from sitting cross-legged too long.
Spend the whole of sunday helping out (mana yang patut) at Arwah Mak Tok's house. Different places have different ways of doing things, so I just helped wherever I could. There is so many mixed marriages in Arwah's family, so I saw alot of pan asian looks, including this cute little baby who definitely have a Mat Salleh dad (since the mom is so totally melayu looking). It was that baby that I was baby sitting in my dream.
And since I was too tired to attend the tahlil that night, I volunteered to babysit Afnan. The kids kept getting scoldings from the old folks, so I reckon keeping them away from the tahlil would be easier for everyone. Kids.. mana lah they all tahu tak boleh makan dan minum while jenazah was still in the house. Mana lah they all can sit still for long hours, especially when they suddenly see all their cousins around. I sendiri pon, dah nak pitam tak makan dan minum for so long. Segan pulak nak ke rumah neighbour yang sediakan food for us.
Cooked maggi for the kids. Boleh tahan jugak budak2 nie makan. Then waited for the rest to come back from the tahlil. Went home quite late that same nite. Knee hurts from sitting cross-legged too long.
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Monday, April 25, 2005
Al-Fatihah
Anne's mother-in-law (Mak Tok) passed away on sunday morning. Jenazah selamat dikebumikan selepas asar. Semoga rohnya dicucuri rahmat. Al-Fatihah.
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Saturday, April 23, 2005
This and That
Baby Izzah
Received shocking news about Baby Izzah, my friend A's baby girl's demise. I did not go ziarah since I do not know the way and am alone in office (takde geng). Did call A and cried with her. Baby Izzah is waiting for her Umi at Heaven's door. Baby Izzah was living on borrowed time. She contracted meningitis, hardly a month after she was born. The doctors at the hospital were sceptical that she will survive but she did for a few more years albeit with alot of "kekurangan dan kepayahan". Being a special child, she was showered with a lot of love from family and family friends. She is adorable.
Semoga di cucuri rahmat ke atas Izzah. Al-Fatihah.
Harry Potter
I am back to re-reading my Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Hahaha... What brought about that? I was walking by Kinokuniya and saw the advert on the coming of the Sixth Book by J.K.Rowling ~ Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince. Immediately placed an order for it and got a free t-shirt. Book will be out on 16 July 2005.
PPAG (Petronas Performing Arts Group)
Also book tickets for the show by PPAG ~ Malaysian Rhapsody. Show is on 29/30 April at the Dewan Philharmonic Petronas. Tickets on sale now at the Box Office (KLCC). Was just thinking, 'dah lama tak ada show', and Tika YM with the news. Thinking of bringing my kids for the show.
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Received shocking news about Baby Izzah, my friend A's baby girl's demise. I did not go ziarah since I do not know the way and am alone in office (takde geng). Did call A and cried with her. Baby Izzah is waiting for her Umi at Heaven's door. Baby Izzah was living on borrowed time. She contracted meningitis, hardly a month after she was born. The doctors at the hospital were sceptical that she will survive but she did for a few more years albeit with alot of "kekurangan dan kepayahan". Being a special child, she was showered with a lot of love from family and family friends. She is adorable.
Semoga di cucuri rahmat ke atas Izzah. Al-Fatihah.
Harry Potter
I am back to re-reading my Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Hahaha... What brought about that? I was walking by Kinokuniya and saw the advert on the coming of the Sixth Book by J.K.Rowling ~ Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince. Immediately placed an order for it and got a free t-shirt. Book will be out on 16 July 2005.
PPAG (Petronas Performing Arts Group)
Also book tickets for the show by PPAG ~ Malaysian Rhapsody. Show is on 29/30 April at the Dewan Philharmonic Petronas. Tickets on sale now at the Box Office (KLCC). Was just thinking, 'dah lama tak ada show', and Tika YM with the news. Thinking of bringing my kids for the show.
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It is saturday morning and I am in office. Aiyin has one more UPSR class, then I start on Faiz's PMR classes. Huhuhu...
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Friday, April 22, 2005
Care Free Life
Hadoooiiiii... promised my adik that I will bring her breakfast on Maulidul Rasul holiday (yesterday) BUT it ended up with her waking me up. I was actually up at 5.30am (internal/infernal alarm on auto) and since it was too early to wake anyone up for subuh, I slept back. The next thing I know, my phone was ringing and it was Anne on the line, asking if I was on the way to Bangi. I had promised her breakfast and I wanted to spend the day in Bangi.
Hehehe.. woke my anak dara up and then we shook our tails to Lela for breakfast. Packed up roti jala, popia basah and karipap for a leisure breakfast in Bangi. We missed the morning swim, however. Afnan (my 4 year old nePHEW) was out on a ride with his Ayah when we arrived. Everyone sat down for a late breakfast. For a small guy, Afnan managed to clean off 3 karipap.
Then it was off to Alamanda for a shopping spree. Alamanda was full off people and we only managed to get parking on the third floor. Got Afnan his buggy and we did some shopping at Carrefour. After that it was LUNCH. Afnan took us to his favourite eating place.. CHEF's BREW. 10 meters away and the waiter was beaming as he recognised his favourite patron. Yup, the one that threw a hell of a tantrum when they did not stock up on their cheese wantan.
My sis had her black pepper lamb (dia ni hantu lamb) which came with fries and a dollop of mixed veges. She ordered fried rice for the husband. Rice sama banyak dengan rencah dia (of chicken, prawns and sotong) plus a fried egg (sunny side up). Aiyin had fried prawns plus crabmeat/shark fin soup. I asked for the tenderloin steak (which came with a huge splot of mashed potatoes and baked beans in tomato sauce) and crabmeat/shark fin soup. I also ordered another plate of cheese wantan. And glad I did as Afnan actually only like the crispy wantan skin and left the wantan for us to finished up.
But we were full. So i thought a nap would be cool, while Anne went into Shah Alam to get some things for Mak Tok. Afnan was left in Tatak Aiyin and Mak Thang's care.
Did I get my nap? Of course not!! They were singing all the nursery rhymes and I was peeking from between my lashes and trying hard not to laugh. Then I heard him say out loud his alphabets... and what did I hear.. H, I, J, K, Obikenobi... Hahahahah.. I knew my sister Anne was a huge fan of Star Wars when she was pregnant.. but now I know how it DID affect her Baby.
I let Afnan play the game "Rapids" on my handphone, just so that he lies down. I was actually hoping that he would fall asleep. Instead he jumped off the sofa-bed and shouted.. "Amieeee, I wanna game phone". Then Afnan and Tatak Aiyin were bouncing off the sofa-bed.. Mana lah Mak Thang dia boleh tidor. I ended up making short videos of them bouncing away.
Last game of the day.. Hide-and-go-seek. He can count from 1 to 10. Then he will shout out loud "Tatak Aiyin, here I come", in his best Ozzie accent. And when he finds Aiyin, he will shout out "BOO!!" and lotsa lotsa giggles. When it was his turn to hide, he gets impatient when we could not find him (on purpose), so he starts to giggle loudly and then he jumps up and "BOO!!" us instead.
I was glad it was time to get "twimming". Itu pon, dia ajak orang race dengan dia, BUT he must win else he cries. Mana aci, macam tu...
Kids and their care free life. Relief me of the sadness I was in.
Hehehe.. woke my anak dara up and then we shook our tails to Lela for breakfast. Packed up roti jala, popia basah and karipap for a leisure breakfast in Bangi. We missed the morning swim, however. Afnan (my 4 year old nePHEW) was out on a ride with his Ayah when we arrived. Everyone sat down for a late breakfast. For a small guy, Afnan managed to clean off 3 karipap.
Then it was off to Alamanda for a shopping spree. Alamanda was full off people and we only managed to get parking on the third floor. Got Afnan his buggy and we did some shopping at Carrefour. After that it was LUNCH. Afnan took us to his favourite eating place.. CHEF's BREW. 10 meters away and the waiter was beaming as he recognised his favourite patron. Yup, the one that threw a hell of a tantrum when they did not stock up on their cheese wantan.
My sis had her black pepper lamb (dia ni hantu lamb) which came with fries and a dollop of mixed veges. She ordered fried rice for the husband. Rice sama banyak dengan rencah dia (of chicken, prawns and sotong) plus a fried egg (sunny side up). Aiyin had fried prawns plus crabmeat/shark fin soup. I asked for the tenderloin steak (which came with a huge splot of mashed potatoes and baked beans in tomato sauce) and crabmeat/shark fin soup. I also ordered another plate of cheese wantan. And glad I did as Afnan actually only like the crispy wantan skin and left the wantan for us to finished up.
But we were full. So i thought a nap would be cool, while Anne went into Shah Alam to get some things for Mak Tok. Afnan was left in Tatak Aiyin and Mak Thang's care.
Did I get my nap? Of course not!! They were singing all the nursery rhymes and I was peeking from between my lashes and trying hard not to laugh. Then I heard him say out loud his alphabets... and what did I hear.. H, I, J, K, Obikenobi... Hahahahah.. I knew my sister Anne was a huge fan of Star Wars when she was pregnant.. but now I know how it DID affect her Baby.
I let Afnan play the game "Rapids" on my handphone, just so that he lies down. I was actually hoping that he would fall asleep. Instead he jumped off the sofa-bed and shouted.. "Amieeee, I wanna game phone". Then Afnan and Tatak Aiyin were bouncing off the sofa-bed.. Mana lah Mak Thang dia boleh tidor. I ended up making short videos of them bouncing away.
Last game of the day.. Hide-and-go-seek. He can count from 1 to 10. Then he will shout out loud "Tatak Aiyin, here I come", in his best Ozzie accent. And when he finds Aiyin, he will shout out "BOO!!" and lotsa lotsa giggles. When it was his turn to hide, he gets impatient when we could not find him (on purpose), so he starts to giggle loudly and then he jumps up and "BOO!!" us instead.
I was glad it was time to get "twimming". Itu pon, dia ajak orang race dengan dia, BUT he must win else he cries. Mana aci, macam tu...
Kids and their care free life. Relief me of the sadness I was in.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2005
A Cook's Tour
Last night, after the kids have completed their homework and packed their school bags, I made myself a huge mug of iced nescafe and fried a plate of curry puffs. (Side track : I normally buy the unfried curry puff from Lela. Emergency food, you know, just in case I have visitors late at night or on a rainy day and is too embarass to just serve tea. And also to stave off, my nitely cravings.)
Sat in front of the TV, sipping the drink and trying not to burn my tongue/mouth eating the hot curry puffs. Anthony Bourdain ~ A Cook's Tour was on. He was in Singapore this time. Food was all so very familiar and delicious. He ate rice, no fork and spoon but using his right hand. (Mak Aiii, kekok nya.) He loves the rendang daging (beef stewed in spices), nangka masak lemak, (young jackfruit in coconutmilk) and Ikan bakar cicah air asam (grilled fish and dip?). He was also introduced to Otak-otak in Gelang Serai, by Mak Chik Safiah.
Then he was brought to eat Murtabak Singapore by an Indian guy. Oh dear, that reminds me, I must stock up on my diminished Murtabak Singapore. It is different from the murtabak made here and it definitely taste much, much better. He was also told the story behind the 'pulled tea' or teh tarik.
Then a chinese guy took over and took him to this non-descript chinese restaurant, aptly named "xxx Eating House". The chinese guy fed him, among others frogs' legs, siput gong-gong, dotted garoupa and the highlight was Chilli Crab and Mee Hoon.
How I miss all those food, with the exception of the frogs' legs, that is. And another one that I dearly miss, is popia using the dried tauhu sheets (tauhu kering).
Sat in front of the TV, sipping the drink and trying not to burn my tongue/mouth eating the hot curry puffs. Anthony Bourdain ~ A Cook's Tour was on. He was in Singapore this time. Food was all so very familiar and delicious. He ate rice, no fork and spoon but using his right hand. (Mak Aiii, kekok nya.) He loves the rendang daging (beef stewed in spices), nangka masak lemak, (young jackfruit in coconutmilk) and Ikan bakar cicah air asam (grilled fish and dip?). He was also introduced to Otak-otak in Gelang Serai, by Mak Chik Safiah.
Then he was brought to eat Murtabak Singapore by an Indian guy. Oh dear, that reminds me, I must stock up on my diminished Murtabak Singapore. It is different from the murtabak made here and it definitely taste much, much better. He was also told the story behind the 'pulled tea' or teh tarik.
Then a chinese guy took over and took him to this non-descript chinese restaurant, aptly named "xxx Eating House". The chinese guy fed him, among others frogs' legs, siput gong-gong, dotted garoupa and the highlight was Chilli Crab and Mee Hoon.
How I miss all those food, with the exception of the frogs' legs, that is. And another one that I dearly miss, is popia using the dried tauhu sheets (tauhu kering).
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