Roadside Rainbow

Treasure Found

Some people believe that one finds treasure at the end of rainbows. But the sight of a Rainbow on the Sri Aman bound road somewhere in Simunjan is a treasure by itself that I had to stop. But the sun was coming down fast that I missed its full effect. will have to wait again for another of those days to get the right rainbow shot.

Any treasure at the end of this rainbow? I won't want to find out as the vehicles plying here goes 130 km/h. Click on the photo for a larger version and you will see the rainbow on the road.

Can Idris Deliver?

Government Transformation Programme

The Performance Delivery and Management Unit (PEMANDU) last week had an Open Day in Sarawak on 15 - 16 January 2010 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. I attended the Government Transformation Programme Roadshow - or Open Day thats what they call it for the whole two days together with the other government servants and the public the next day.

My views about the event? I did not post anything immediately as I was surfing around to find out if the other bloggers and facebookers acquaintance whom I met at the event had anything to say. So far none so now I'll have to give my sugar coated version as the 1Malaysia roadmapping effort at the midst of preparation. Not that I am commenting as one of the officials invited to the function but as a concerned Malaysian who looks forward to the National Key Result Areas (NKRAs) being formulated and also the Key Performance Index (KPIs) that are currently being listed and polished. The opening ceremony officiated by the Right Honourable Chief Minister was well attended and the preview on the National Key Result Areas and the processes PEMANDU had to come up with it was quite impressive. The speeches were superb and YB Senator Dato' Seri Idris Jala managed to motivate Civil Servants by complimenting them on their excellent ideas. I have to thank him for his good words for the Civil Service, people whom he managed to work with for the past months.  That coming from a former  Corporate leader it is indeed an honour. The contents of the exhibition and the different sessions held were full of valuable information - compact and comprehensive on especially on the various output produced by the Lab Team.

But how was the Kuching crowd the next day. We were informed that there were more 10,000 people attending the programme in Kuala Lumpur. I won't say the figures here for Kuching but what I will share is that it could have been better. So if any PEMANDU people are reading this, I am just being honest. Open up a lab and set a Key Result Area and Key Performance Index for your future Open Day. Probably the one held in Sabah this week was better - I have yet to check with my Sabahan counterparts or see if anyone blogged about it there. I know the Kuching folks would have turned up in droves to feast their curiousity on KRAs and KPIs menu. After all it touched the core concerns of all Malaysians - Integrity, Quality of Life, ecetra ecetra. Only that the audience seemed suited for those in Government circle with the medium only most of us in the government can understand. But that's the good thing as the public will see how we have to operationalize these words and then implement them. I would have loved to see Yang Berhormats from both side of the fence, political party (including youth members) members across the divide, government servants, community leaders, Councillors, students be it from the higher institutions of higher learning both public and private to participate but then I fail to see them- I would urge all to have a feel of the PEMANDU efforts from their website. Maybe the date was not convenient for the majority that time.

I would like to think positively - that we were on a slow start. YB Senator Datuk Seri Idris did mention that the findings and feedback will be ready for publication very soon - by next month, so if there are anything that the NKRAs have missed on your needs - do give them the necessary feedback in their website. On the the Transformation website, the last I visit, it is still very much in need of improvement though and I hope the improving part will be an ongoing effort. It would benefit those online visitors who missed the actual event. I believe they too have a lot in their minds. For the ordinary folks who are in the rural areas who have no access or idea what KRAs are all about though their needs are featured in one of the KRA, hmmmm..... we will have to figure that out.

Looking forward to YB Dato's Seri Idris's Output soon and certainly eager to see the Outcomes being implemented and shared for all to see

It was also homecoming for YB Dato's Sri Senator Idris as many people would have loved to meet him personally, including this blogger of course. So back to the question of this post which keeps popping up in my mind. Can our YB Senator  Dato' Sri Idris deliver? In Dato' Peter Minos' Viewpoints (Eastern Times dated 24th January 2010),  it was stressed that the implementation of all these 'good' things and 'noble intentions' need everyone's sincerity. The key word here? Effective Implementation and might I add - some genuine teamwork. We still need the public's participation to ensure the KPIs will be met. Where rural infrastructure is concerned - be it in Sri Aman Division rural areas or the other rural areas, how do we cut down the waiting period for simple development requests from the folks on the ground. Rural roads, bridges, jetty - the small projects that matters that will benefit them tremendously (not the mega projects)? The almost collapsed SK Klassen Bridge is a perfect example of an urgent project request that needs almost a year to solve, involving so many agencies' hands. So my guess is YB Dato' Sri Senator has a lot to look into but I believe he can deliver if all of us chip in. So let's get rolling then.

Back To School

Shania is Primary One

Firstly I apologise for the many typos in my previous entry about Chapter 2010. I am still trying to adapt to Dell's Inspiron 10 inch screen and the small fonts displayed. Thus designing the blog in a Netbook will be quite a challenge as what is displayed in this Netbook may look different in a normal PC or one with a larger screen. But its a good buy anyway as I find myself being able to achieve more on the go especially with presentations. The Netbook is definitely going to be a hot item for busy people.....I mean busy IT centric people.

Recently I joined the other legion of parents who will be sending their children to school starting 2010. Yes, my little Shania is Primary One this year. Its about two weeks now that she is in Primary One. In trying to get her adapt to the new school environment I had a full week with Shania in Week one and while waiting outside her class for that good one week the Dell mini Notebook was my close companion. Of course during recess I discovered myself being the attraction of young children who were curious. This initial orientation for Shania is a learning experience for her and also for me. My mission then was to capture the moments of Day One so that when she grows up she will get a view of how it was. It would be easy for me to tell her - look at what Daddy had to go through. I was not alone as I saw the other parents were armed with cameras too - be it the big DSLRs or compact Digital ones or the smaller cameraphones. I suppose they too, do not wish to miss the opportunity to be part of their children's school life.

The school conducted a briefing for the parents especially for parents who are sending their children to Primary One for the first time. It also conducted registration two days before school day which I believe is good as it will reduce the traffic congestion should registration be done at the same day as the new year and work starts..


My friend, Wallace was also sending his youngest son, Carlson who is also entering Primary One. He is one of the cameraman I mentioned as you can see that Canon 1000D sling around his neck. He is a veteran at this as his daughter, Chervonne (next to him) is currently in Primary Four.


Shania is wondering what the commotion is all about during her Primary One Registration Day. She has more friends at her nursery, but the sight of more people and parents made her nervous and anxious..


Zzzzzz...... Yes,, it will mean no more late night cartoons for her.

D - Day on Day One at School. Another challenging moment as she keeps peering outside the door and window looking for me and her Mum.


Orientation and Break time - finally we had to find out how best to reduce that load. When the text books start coming in we will have to put less weight in that food and water container.


Shy and Moody start - The Primary One students were the first to be allowed to the canteen so as to get a place to sit. Its a good idea also as when the other senior students come out for recess it will be havoc and the smaller children will have to compete for the chairs and tables.


Some smiles eventually - I knew that she was ready for Primary School adventure

Week Two into Shania's Primary One  - I am happy she is adapting. Though some of the other parents chide me and told me the best way to teach children how to swim was to throw them into the water and they will learn how to swim. They sent their children to class on Day One and just left. Well, I told them that there are two sides to the coin. You can teach them the hard way or the gentle way. My Primary One experience was a good one. My parents were around for the first few days and adapting to the new environment was less traumatic. So I don't know any other better way - she is doing fine now. However, this Daddy is not doing that well.

Chapter 2010

Nadai Nama Nama in 2010

The time is set at 2010. There will be 365 days to this time and Nadai Nama Nama (NNN) has decided that it needs to change too. How will this blog travel through 2010 and beyond? The thing is that the blogosphere is still very much the 'in trend' even though the worldwide web is trying to popularise video blogging or voice blogging. On homeground (Sarawak) where Internet speed is quite a hurdle for those who wish to venture into these new blogging trend, the text and photo presentation will still be prominent. And so it shall be as I have managed to equip myself with the basic gadgets to make NNN sail through this year. So how will NNN steer through 2010? With so many bloggers and blogs getting into the news sometimes for the wrong reasons and sometimes for the right reasons, it will be a cautious journey.

Nadai Nama Nama's arsenal for blogging this year is beefed up by the Nikon D5000 on top of the existing Sony Cybershot, the new Dell Mini Netbook with CSL's mobile modem, the Nokia E66 for communications and the (now no more) Sony Ericsson P1i which i replaced with the Sony Xperia X1 equipped with WinMo 6.1

NNN's blogging framework and concept will be more defined - basically what it is always meant to be. Less on the controversial' topics as I wish to promote 'Safe and Responsible Blogging'. Many of my friends have requested that I should be more informative with the knowledge that I have in my field of work. Some even suggested that I consider giving my political viewpoints. That's the wonder of NNN coz it will do none of these. It will explore different areas - the road less travelled. Blue Ocean blogging from NNN's window is what I will call it. Blue Ocean denotes an area less crowded - a window less opened. It is a contrast to Red Ocean blogs ~ where almost all the people you know will be crowding on the same topic trying to push their thoughts on the same subject. Everyone wants their piece on the same matter. I do not wish to parrot what is already in the mainstream media or popular Blognews. At least that is what NNN aims and if I fail to stick to myside of the  line, let it not be too often. But still it will be mostly about capturing (with my camera and thoughts) moments that would have pass me by if I did not describe it. Family, adventures, ideas ecetra ecetra from NNN's viewpoint the journey of the author's Cyber Life. Here's what I mean (A viral Email which I got from a friend which I find meaningful for NNN).

"A long time ago, there was an Emperor who told his horseman that if he could ride on his horse and cover as much land area as he likes, then the Emperor would give him the area of land he has covered. Sure enough, the horseman quickly jumped onto his horse and rode as fast as possible to cover as much land area as he could. He kept on riding and riding, whipping the horse to go as fast as possible. When he was hungry or tired, he did not stop because he wanted to cover as much area as possible. Came to a point when he had covered a substantial area and he was exhausted and was dying. Then he asked himself, "Why did I push myself so hard to cover so much land area? Now I am dying and I only need a very small area to bury myself."


The above story is similar with the journey of our Life. We push very hard everyday to make more money, to gain power and recognition. We neglect our health , time with our family and to appreciate the surrounding beauty and the hobbies we love. One day when we look back, we will realize that we don't really need that much, but then we cannot turn back time for what we have missed.


Life is not about making money, acquiring power or recognition . Life is definitely not about work! Work is only necessary to keep us living so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life. Life is a balance of Work , Family and Personal time.. You have to decide how you want to balance your Life. Define your priorities, realize what you are able to compromise but always let some of your decisions be based on your instincts. Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of Life, the whole aim of human existence.


So, take it easy, do what you want to do and appreciate nature. Life is fragile, Life is short. Do not take Life for granted. Live a balanced lifestyle and enjoy Life!"


Watch your thoughts Watch your thoughts ; they become words.
Watch your words ; they become actions.
Watch your actions ; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character .
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny

Nadai Nama Nama could not agree more to the above! Cheers readers.

Under Construction

Making your 2010 visits More Worthwhile

Nadai Nama nama is currently undergoing some changes to suit the latest changes and installing the more relevant widgets. I realise that some of the viewers who gave their feedbacks wants it to be less taxing on those who are accessing the web from mobile phones. I realise the current layout is quite suitable for some but less than likeable for those who prefer a lighter version. Well here goes a week of testing, adjusting and tweaking. Cheers all.

New Moon 2010

Peek At Sequel For Famous Movie in 2010

I have never seen the Twilight Saga: New Moon Movie but I am predicting that there will be another sequel to the movie this year 2010. The movie I believe will have themes of sharp fangs....appropriately named Razor Clams. Most of the information of the movie can be found at famous supermarkets in and around town.

I can see the stars of New Moon still looks delicous in this promo

Welcome 2010

Nadai Nama Nama First Post 2010

The family countdown to 2010 and well, the party goes on. Nadai Nama Nama welcomes all readers to 2010. Let's make it worthwhile. Nadai Nama Nama is transforming its image and it hopes to be finalised within this week so I apologise if the images in the header still shows 2009.

Countdown with the National Television for 2010 arrival, the kids do it in style also.


Welcome 2010 with the familiar 'Oohaa!'