2008-02-27 · Amirul · Amirul.com
Hello world!
This is your first website and my first post. My dad told me he got my own domain name years back and it was a difficult process. Like I understand right. First things first. My na
Personal archive · 2008–2026
Notes on football,
technology and life.
A restored collection of 197 posts written over the years.
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8 of 65 posts2008-02-28 · Conversations with Amirul · Amirul.com
Dad asked silly questions
In 2006, my dad asked me how i would feel if was warded in hospital? I replied by saying that I would be sad. He further went to ask me, what if he wasnt around? At that moment I f
2008-02-28 · Conversations with Amirul · Amirul.com
how come we pronounce M as “em”…
it starts with an “e” but when ‘a’ is “a” or b is “b”?
2008-02-28 · Conversations with Amirul · Amirul.com
I LOVE YOU ABAH.. and UMMI
On 29 Jan 2007, I spoke to dad in the morning while he sent me to school. I told him that I was afraid to ask mum about doing stuffs like colouring etc because mum would say “NO!”
2008-02-28 · Conversations with Amirul · Amirul.com
In reference to “I LOVE YOU ABAH…” post by dad himself
29.1.07 this was my 8th year anniversary. spoke to my son in the morning while sending him to school. he said that he was afraid to ask his mother about doing stuffs like colouring
2008-02-29 · School · Amirul.com
Excited to go to school
2.1.08 I was so excited to go to pri 2 that I woke up at 6am and woke everyone up. In fact, one of the days, I woke up at 5am and got my mum to get dress to send me to school. it w
2008-03-05 · Interests · Amirul.com
Bionicle : Tanma
My dad got me a Bionicle toy! It was Tanma 8944. I had a blast fixing it. Dad said that he would get it for me if only I promise to do it myself. You see, I feel its such a chore a
2008-03-05 · Interests · Amirul.com
Pet hamster
Abah i want a pet hamster and a home for it. I want it to be soft and cuddly. I have been asking dad for the longest time for a pet hamster. He keeps saying no because I have a ter
2008-03-07 · Interests · Amirul.com
Bionicle : Toa Lewa
Dad got me Toa Lewa 8686! So now I have 2 bionicles that i fixed together to make one huge BIONICLE! Thanks Dad!
2008-03-27 · School · Amirul.com
School tests
Dad had been putting me through assessments and assessments as we prepare for my tests on the 27th and 28th March. Dad was really angry with me for not getting 80 divide by 8. It w
2008-04-02 · School · Amirul.com
Test Results
Maths Test I got 43/50 for my maths. Abah wasnt happy. So was I actually because I was so sure to have scored full marks. My super carelessness, as abah said, was the culprit. I ha
2008-04-04 · Interests · Amirul.com
Ben10 Wildmutt alien toy
Wildmutt is the second alien of the omnitrix. I like wildmutt because it has a lot of power like running very fast, good smell sense and have gills that can help it to detect bad g
2008-05-05 · School · Amirul.com
Exams Fever
Sorry for the lack of update. It was test after test and now its exams period. Loads of assessment especially from dad. My last test i got 42/50 for Maths and 43/50 for English. No
2008-05-12 · School · Amirul.com
anxiety & friends
Ummi was late picking me up today. well, about 5 min late really. When I saw her, I flew straight to her. I wanted to tell her that I have scored the same good marks as Donovan, my
2008-05-16 · School · Amirul.com
My first number ones…
Ive gotten my exam marks! Well before that Im sure you have read my previous posts on my english marks. Let me start again. My exams were over by the 7th of May. On the 8th of May,
2008-05-24 · School · Amirul.com
My 1st semester report book
on 21st May, my parents were in school for the parent-teacher meeting session. Mr Lim, my maths teacher, was sitting alongside Mdm Mary. I showed my parents where I sat as I was in
2008-08-13 · School · Amirul.com
Second semester is here…
*sigh* school started and im at it again. i have ended my class tests last week and i got the results today; Maths : 46/50 Eng : 38/50 Malay : 26/30 maths was an easy paper. i made
Sept 2026 · Travel · Penang 2026
Makam Dato’ Jenaton: A Penang Story That Led Back to Singapore
A family story sent us looking for an old makam near USM — and led back to Singapore’s first President.
Sept 2026 · Travel · Penang 2026
Perang Penang — Day 6
One final Penang round with Kak Oja, an unexpected Singapore connection, ikan bakar, and then home.
Sept 2026 · Travel · Penang 2026
The Penang Roots of Habib Noh — A Visit to Kampung Syed
A quiet cemetery off Burmah Road opened up an unexpected connection between Penang and Singapore.
Sept 2026 · Travel · Penang 2026
Perang Penang — Day 5
Up Moon Gate with Adina, down by funicular, then Makan Pagi and one last Penang evening before packing.
Sept 2026 · Travel · Penang 2026
Perang Penang — Day 4
Across the bridge for nasi campur and an outlet mall, then Padang Brown and a slow evening at Gurney Plaza.
Sept 2026 · Travel · Penang 2026
Perang Penang: Day 3 — Tepak Sireh, Books and Tea
A Sunday trail through Lorong Kulit, nasi dalcha, two George Town mosques, books, heritage streets and Tea Kadai.
Sept 2026 · Travel · Penang 2026
Perang Penang: Day 2 — Food, Nostalgia and Fireworks
From Hutton and Queensbay to a charcoal wok, disappointing night markets, surprise fireworks and one point for Spurs.
Sept 2026 · Travel · Penang 2026
Perang Penang: Day 1 — The Journey Begins
From Changi to Jelutong, a family reunion and a midnight walk through two Penangs living side by side.
Jul 2020 · Interesting · Education
Quizizz to gamify your quizzes for your students
So I was on a course and the lecturer had us answering quizzes by using Kahoot.it. I was intrigued by it. Yes, at 49, it had my heart racing. It got me thinking if I should use it …
Jul 2020 · National Service · Amirul
Amirul Enlisted Into National Service
It came. The day came when you my boy, Ahmad Amirul Ariffin would be set morphed into a man. You have to wonder why people refer to National Service as Ah Boys to Men - when boys b…
Jul 2020 · General Election
GE 2020 My Job My Future
The Singapore General Election is upon us amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It had been a tough few months for all of us and I am thankful for the government for their slew of grants and…
Jun 2020 · Wordpress · Interesting
Backing Up and Restoring with UpdraftPlus
So I had issues with previous hosting company who had I been with since I can even remember. Yesterday I had difficulty accessing the site even this wordpress site of mine. Couldnt…
Feb 2016 · Aida Jailani · Barber Anecdotes
Husbandering advise 101
So im nursing a bruised hand (actually wife is nursing it). I was making poach egg for my daughter Adina Sufya. Long story short, the egg burst and the hot water splashes out of th…
Jan 2016 · Adina
Life and times of Adina Sufya
Adina Sufya, I had a lot written on my iphone5 notes while u were growing up. Unfortunately, Ive lost all the stuff i wrote about u in the last 2 and a half years. The things u did…
Jan 2016 · Primary School Soccer
A Day in the Life of a Football Coach #1
I received a call from a mother telling me that her son was unable to attend football training because he was still feeling the body aches from last Wednesday's football training. …
Sept 2015 · General Election
If SG Election 2015 was a movie...
Scotland is Potong Pasir Any of the GRC or SMC could have been Scotland because it exude the same crappy feeling. Granted that some of the candidates were not up to par, but how co…
Sept 2015 · General Election
Going to the 2015 polls
I actually want to write a proper article about Singapore 2015 General Election like how I did previously in 2011. But I had a hectic family day so I'm was just shooting my mouth w…
Mar 2015 · Grief and Sorrow
What to do when someone dies
As morbid this blog may be, I need it more for my reference before I forget the process once again. Also it may be helpful to those who have been asking me now and then procedures/…
Mar 2015 · Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur Report 3 March 2015
Happy 43rd birthday to Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino. - would have been better if Spurs had won Rest of Tottenham players declined to talk and looked exceptionally gutted thro…
Mar 2015 · Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur Report 1st March 2015 - Capital One Cup Final
Special 2015 Capital One Cup Final Snippets! Spurs Official win battle to OwnTheArch ahead of the Capital One Cup Final. Spurs Twitter fan base - 1m CFC fan base - 5.2m Spurs still…
Feb 2015 · Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur Report 28th February 2015
Of the starting XI, only Lloris, Stambouli, Lamela and Eriksen given 6/10 by Gazzetta dello Sport. All other thfc players given less. Mauricio Pochettino has spoke of his disappoin…
Feb 2015 · Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur Report 26th February 2015
Poch coy on Fiorentina team news but Adebayor set to miss out again. squad in Italy: Lloris, Vorm, McGee, Walker, Rose, Davies, Chiriches, Fazio, Dier, Vertonghen, Bentaleb, Mason,…
Jan 2015 · Aida Jailani
Happy 16th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1T6AmZ7KI0&feature=youtu.be
Oct 2014 · My Weight Loss Story
How much fat does 45 min gym burns
Here I am posting two occassions where I hit the gym. Simple small condo gym where rarely there are people using the equipment. So I have the weights and machines all to myself. No…
Sept 2014 · My Weight Loss Story
How much fat does a 45 minute run burns
For this second test, I did a run. Since I was going to the beach with the kids, I thought I take the opportunity. Running like any other exercise is mentally challenging. In my fi…
Sept 2014 · My Weight Loss Story
How much fat does 45 minute skipping burn?
So before I start growing moobs, again, I decided to get back to my exercise regime after a couple of failed starts. Long story that one. I also wanted to know for a fact how much …
Apr 2014 · Conversations with Amira
Somehow they learn...
In the lift at 0702 hrs today. Daughter : Abah, today game or training? Me : Game. Daughter : nationals? Me : Yes. Second round starts this week. Daughter : Who u playing against? …
Oct 2013 · Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs Fan Club winning the Football Fans Indoor Stadium Cup
So the Spurs Fan Club won the Football Fans Indoor Stadium Cup. A total of 7 fan clubs took part in this mini tournament which is jointly organised by D2D Sports. The preliminaries…
Oct 2013 · Tottenham Hotspur
Less guile, more work
Andre Villas Boas must be thanking the heavens for the rain and that whatever he set out to do, worked. AVB must have made use of the 2 weeks break to review all videos - actually …
Oct 2013 · Tottenham Hotspur
My Press Conference with Andre Villa Boas
Mr Andre Villa Boas, is your growth in the game being stunted? Or are the players not heeding you for the last 7-9 games? Is that y all of u are playing the same way, exactly the s…
Sept 2013 · Kranji Primary School FOX 2013 Vietnam · Interesting
Only for Sakinah from Vietnam
Only for Sakinah, I pillion Mr Kien and rode into the city to Butterfly Souvenir Shop. The ride got me excited as it would be my first hand account of riding a bike in Ho Chin Minh…
Sept 2013 · Kranji Primary School FOX 2013 Vietnam
Kranji Primary School Football Exchange 2013 – Game 3 and 4 vs District 8
Game 3 first half was against a weak team. I sent out our juniors and they won 6-0. I miss taking the video of Razeeq's first goal. Got some of the other goals where Hazif scored a…
Sept 2013 · Kranji Primary School FOX 2013 Vietnam
Kranji Primary School Football Exchange 2013 - Game 1 vs District 6
First game for 2013 Kranji Primary School Footbal Exchange in Vietnam. We met a team from District 6. Most of them are of height and age. A handful were younger while 2-3 were 12 p…
Sept 2013 · Kranji Primary School FOX 2013 Vietnam
Kranji Primary School Football Exchange 2013 - Cu Chi Tunnel
The journey to the Cu Chi Tunnel. Mr Kien our respected tour guide explaining the American War (Vietnam War to us) while on the journey to Cu Chi Tunnel. I am tired to list down th…
Jul 2013 · My Weight Loss Story · Interesting
My Weight Loss Story : 90kg
So I finally got my watch as promised by Men's Health after being featured in the magazine's 2013 January edition. Its nice looking but the silver strap is not to my liking. I am s…
Jun 2013 · Anniversary
From that fateful day...
I have Amirul, Amira and Adina today. Must be fated that because of that day, I have a family of my own today. Who would have known. I wouldnt have known then. All I saw was this p…
Dec 2012 · Grief and Sorrow
Lookout for the girl on the hour mark or so
Nov 2012 · Music Videos
Like this
My favourite K group Wonder Girls. I like this video wonder if its in JPO.
Nov 2012 · Amirul · School
12 years in the making
My son, it was 12 years in the making. Remember how u struggle to understand why I was hard on you. The struggle I had to be around each day to ensure all is well. It all came down…
Nov 2012 · Amira · Excellence
Amira : Abah, you happy?
As always my love, as always... This is your classmate Christabelle Lee. She came in first for 2 years running. This year, Christabelle got Best in English as well as Best in Maths…
Oct 2012 · Real Estate For Sale
For Sale - Semi-Detached Jln Kechot
12 yrs old freehold 3 storey building. Land Area 3716 sqf. Built-in area 3681 sqf. 4+1 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms with 2 bath tubs. Asking price : $4.2M Call me for viewing : Ahmad Ali …
Oct 2012 · iPhone and iPad Apps
iPhone Game App Pocket Bus
Tap to build roads for the school bus to travel on. Build roads to pick up school kids along the way to get more points. Simple game to play yet require some fast planning. See if …
Oct 2012 · Singapore National Team
If I were FAS President...
I read yesterday's New Paper about "YOG stars losing their lustre" and "FAS must rescue gifted generation" to much despair. Its been barely 2 years after the YOG, after these guys …
Oct 2012 · Singapore National Team
Respect for Mr Khidir and Mr Kadir
A couple of weeks ago, my mum brought to me news that a family friend, Mr Khidir, passed away. She cried and my eyes welled. He was just 45. In a moment, flashes of him passed by m…
Jun 2012 · Family
Whats started out as a normal Whatsapp conversation...
14th June 2012 Me : What time do I fetch you today? Wife : Not sure yet. Gotta go back office after SGH project meeting. U at Eunos? Me : Yes I am. No need to go to Jurong East so …
Jun 2012 · Kranji Primary School FOX 2012 Vietname
Kranji Primary School FOX 2012 Game 3 : KPS 3 - 1 Vietnam C
Game 3 was played on a cool Friday morning unlike the scorching heat we experienced the previous day. Unfortunately the field was less to be desired. It was bumpy, patches and some…
May 2012 · Kranji Primary School FOX 2012 Vietname
Kranji Primary School FOX 2012 Game 2 : KPS 3 - 3 Vietnam B
This is Game 2 that was played at 2.30pm, under somewhat cooling heat as compared to the morning game. We met the same team we met earlier in the morning. However, some of the play…
May 2012 · Kranji Primary School FOX 2012 Vietname
Kranji Primary School FOX 2012 - Vietnam
Like the previous year, Kranji Primary School went on a Football Overseas Exchange (FOX) to Vietnam. As requested by the school, I joined the group of 20 players. We departed Singa…
Apr 2012 · TV Series
Who's The Boss Season 1 Episode 1
At that time she was my dream girlfriend and Tony was my dream adulthood.
Apr 2012 · TV Series
Wonder Woman Season 1 Episode 1
Unfortunately i cant find a full episode but its enough to get a gist of it. Watch the last part where she can forgo the skirt. Yes there was a skirt! In the next clip, watch the s…
Apr 2012 · TV Series
Mork and Mindy Season 1 Episode 1
I didnt know the Fonz was in the show.
Mar 2012 · TV Series
Dharma and Greg Season 1
For those who cant sleep and left alone even after futile attempts getting your spouse to be awake. Dharma and Greg Part 1 Dharma and Greg Part 2 Dharma and Greg Part 3
Mar 2012 · Anniversary
IM SO GOING TO SWENSENS!
Baby, before you go on, wear ear/head phones. DAH PAKAI BELUM???? OK??? DAH??? OK GO!
Feb 2012 · Conversations with Amira · Amira
Amira Adele
Eh Abah, you listening to this song again. Last night I heard this song playing. I thought it was Baijan. I told him "Shhhh" because you were sleeping. Then I saw you flipping the …
Feb 2012 · Nur Azimah
Hard at work preparing for Azimah's wedding
Tengok Aunty Glamour! Asyik makan aje! heheheheheehe Actually dia buat banyak kerja. You should see her on the actual day. Dah sakit kaki, terencut-encut pun tak mahu buka tumit ti…
Feb 2012 · Maulud
Khatam Maulid @ Khadijah Mosque
Last day of Maulid on 4th February 2012. As always, this is my favourite part of the Maulud. Must get my dad's group to perform. I think will ask Pak Busu whether he wants to do ke…
Feb 2012 · Birthday
Happy 21st Bday Mr Brosnan!!
At 11.50pm 1st February 2012, I went into the kitchen to stare at the sky, konon konon to look at the heavens but it was all red. So I decided to look at the cars below to soak in …
Feb 2012 · Anniversary
Selamat Aniversary!
It was the summer of 93 when I first saw you. The first girl I saw during registration in the school. Skinny, ponytailed, with a bag and book in tow. You looked like Olive Oyl. I t…
Dec 2011 · Parents and Grandparents
Old Family Photos
Thanks to cuz Adam Ismail.
Dec 2011 · Math Problems
Primary 6 : Maths problem
Mr Lee had 36 more guppies than goldfish. He sold 1/4 of the guppies and 1/5 of the goldfish. He found that he had sold 28 more guppies than goldfish. The guppies were sold at $0.5…
Dec 2011 · Family
For my kids.
Thanks to cuz Ahmad Yani for providing me with this. Best status ive read. If A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z were denoted as 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1…
Nov 2011 · Participations · Amira
Amira : I show you my dance can?
Amira Sufya showing me what she has learnt so far from her malay dance training in school. She says that they were told to prepare for SYF next year. I remember being involved in i…
Nov 2011 · iPhone and iPad Apps
YoungMuslim IQRA Book 1 iPhone App
LEARN IQRA (BELAJAR IQRA) Learn to read the Al-Quran using the popular YoungMuslim IQRA iPhone app. In iqra, the technique concentrates on pronouncing arabic vowels - the various h…
Nov 2011 · Grief and Sorrow
Thoughts today, memories forever...
No words to say...our tribute to Haji Hassan Bin Abdul Kadir.
Nov 2011 · Excellence
Ustad, pun Ustad ah!
Amirul accepting madrasah awards for 2010 and 2011. That explains the multiple stickers on him.
Nov 2011 · Excellence · Amira
Amira : Abah, are you proud of me?
Higher than the sky, further than the sun, wider than space, deeper than the ocean. Extra Notes Amira : Abah, actually during rehearsal, they just mentioned "Amira Sufya Bte Ahmad"…
Nov 2011 · Birthday
Happy birthday from Johnson, Nate, Mike and George.
Dey, why you laugh? People from India wish you birthday also you laugh. Cheh! Anyway I also would like to put my fingers proper to wish you happy birthday my sayang. That picture i…
Oct 2011 · Busu Family
Today in History, Pak Busu masuk Facebook!
[/caption]This one momentous occasion so must record in history. My beloved Uncle is in Facebook!!! STEADY AH PAKCIK!!! DAH BORING EH??? Godeh godeh computer eh??? OK SEMUA HARAP M…
Oct 2011 · Math Problems
Primary 5 - Maths Problems 3
1. A group of children shared 276 paper clips among themselves. 1/2 of them received 5 paper clips each, 1/6 of them received 4 paper clips each and the rest received 2 paper clips…
Oct 2011 · Math Problems
Primary 5 – Maths Problem 2
1) There are thrice as many blue marker as green marker. 1/4 of the blue marker were given to the boys and 136 of the blue marker were given to the girls. 1/4 of the green marker w…
Oct 2011 · Birthday · Amirul
Amirul's Box of a Present
Present of Three Abs Amirul's birthday present from the three Abs - Abang Wan, Abang Yan and Abang Epul. Ini hari je boleh main ah. Lepas exam boleh buka balik...NO NO NO. Tengok r…
Oct 2011 · Birthday · Amirul
Amirul's 11th Birthday - Al-Miftah Performance
Fantastic and tremendous performance by Al-Miftah Group...my daddy dearest group. Performed on Amirul's 11th birthday on the 8th October 2011. Hosted by another daddy dearest Pak B…
Oct 2011 · Birthday · Amirul
Happy 11th Birthday Amirul from Around the World
From Kermit the Frog; From Cars Mater; Mater Amirul Birthday Wish From Singapore; From Mongolia; From Jamaica;
Oct 2011 · Wedding
Engagement of Mohamad Syaifuddin and Damaria Sri Aminy Tumbuck
On 4th October 2011, these long love birds got engaged. The videos illustrates the proceedings. Congrats to both of you.
Sept 2011 · Music Videos
Fave Current Music "Video"
I used to be a fan of American Idol however got bored as seasons wore on. XFactor came and I thought it was going to be another idol thing so I dun pay attention much. Although Sim…
Sept 2011 · Hari Raya
Selamat Hari Raya
Dearest MIL told me that it is the second last day fo Aidilfitri raya for 2011. There are still houses to visit but I guess I wont be able to make it to all. Uncle Moorthy, yours i…
Sept 2011 · Real Estate For Sale
5RM HDB Showflat @ Habitat
Sept 2011 · Music Videos
Something is happening in my heart...
Whenever I see you...Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Sept 2011 · Music Videos
Nanti joget macam gini tau
Nanti I pakai kot tie and sikat rambut macam gitu. Bobby - Main Shayar To Nahin Magar Ae Haseen.
Sept 2011 · Participations · Amira
Amira Sufya's Mother Tongue Fashion Show
So the day finally arrived. I wish you could see how excited you were. We had been training/practising for the last 3 days. We had to make sure you got the strut, stop, pose and tu…
Sept 2011 · Participations · Amira
Amira practising for fashion parade
Amira is training to perform on the stage for mother tongue fashion parade to be held on the 16th September in her school.
Sept 2011 · Family
Random Conversations with Kids
These were our conversations when you guys were younger. There were some more that happened in between but I failed to remember and record especially those from Amira. She has her …
Aug 2011 · Ahmad Ali
I salute you
20 years ago, a boy sat in solitude as the moment in his life passed by him. 20 years on, this man in solitude salutes him. For your utmost bravery, I salute you.
Jul 2011 · Test · Amira
Amira, your first 100
Dear Amira, Do you remember the day when you came home and proudly showed to me your Maths practice paper for Primary 1? Yes, you scored full marks for that one. I was so happy for…
Jul 2011 · Fandi Ahmad
Pinnacle of one's career
There will come a time when a man reach a pinnacle in his "career", and mine was achieved on 26th July 2011. I have been coaching an amateur side, Al-Caliph FC, since 2006/7. We we…
Jul 2011 · Family
Mother's Day Celebration at Le Bistro Parisien
On 8th May 2011, we celebrated Mother's Day at Le Bistro Parisien in Haji Lane. Frankly it was the first time that I ever entered that lane. Really quaint and quiet. It secludes yo…
Jul 2011 · Food
Food to eat before Ramadhan 2011
Adam Road Teh Kerala A&W Root Beer Float - DONE Beach Road Nasi Briyani - DONE Burger King Rendang Burger City Square Hokkien Mee - DONE City Square Carrot Cake - DONE Evertop Chic…
Jul 2011 · Music Videos
Cuz's own Music Video
Its been a long time since I posted a music video. There isnt anything worth mentioning although there is one that I have yet to find the title. As fate has it, I met my long lost …
Jul 2011 · Ahmad Yani
My Cousin's Wedding
My kids, do you remember the day we went for my cousin wedding over at Shah Alam on 9th July 2011? It must have been ages ago. Anyway, it was my long lost paternal cousin (hopefull…
Jun 2011 · News
Candelaria & Herman Zapp - SparkYourDream.net
So I read about Mr Herman Zapp from Bueno Aries, Argentina uprooting his family and take on the world on a road trip on a classic 1928 car. It was classic and I had wanted to take …
May 2011 · Math Problems
Primary 5 - Maths Problem 1
Sandy has some dark and chocolates. If she eats 3 dark chocs, the ratio of the number of dark to white chocs is 5:4. If she eats 3 white chocs, the ratio of the number of dark to w…
May 2011 · General Election
What Abah is thinking before voting in General Election 2011
To my kids. Back in 2011, we had one of the fiercest general election Singapore had ever seen. Well fierce in a couple of areas at least. No physical fighting though. The quality o…
Apr 2011 · General Election
General Election 2011 Manifesto
I told my wife that I want to be involve in GE 2011. She looked at me at the corner of her eye. Then I said that I will join PKMS because possibility of joining is higher. She star…
Apr 2011 · General Election
GE : Low going to Aljunied GRC
Speculation is rife that Low Thia Kiang be contesting in Aljunied GRC in this year's General Election. His Hougang seat will be contested by young Yaw Shin Leong. Yaw Shin Leong ha…
Apr 2011 · Woman of the Moment
Woman of the Moment
For as long as I can remember, I have this woman of the moment thing where I would have a huge crush on a woman that I might come across in the papers or the telly or movies. If me…
Apr 2011 · Conversations with Amira · Amira
Disgusted Amira
Abah : So Tok Chu sent you yesterday? Amira : Yes, but I was late! (Looking disgusted) Abah : Late?? How come? You guys left early. (Looking flabbergasted) Amira : At home right, s…
Mar 2011 · Conversations with Amirul
Lesson on reproduction
Amirul : Abah, today I learnt about reproduction. Darn! Is it time for the birds and the bees? Can do it in four years time? Ok how do I get out of this? Abah : Ok. Amirul : Abah y…
Mar 2011 · Music Videos
Who was he before me?
..errrrr like I care.
Mar 2011 · Conversations with Amirul
Another lesson on growing up
Amirul : Abah, I had by immunisation shots just now. Abah : How was it? Amirul : OK, just that my left arm a little numb. Its weak. I cant lift it and I cant feel it. Abah : It wil…
Mar 2011 · Jaffar
A wedding and a farm
So finally Jaffar of Batu Pahat decided to wed on the 19th March 2011. It was long time coming and we were all eagerly waiting for it. We feel so happy for him and especially for h…
Mar 2011 · Primary School Soccer
Primary School Soccer – Tactics for a primary school soccer match - Keeper and Defenders
Keeper Keeper has a tendency to be on the line. Even when the ball is at the other end of the field, they will stand in their own goal. They need to stand further up. Instruct them…
Mar 2011 · Primary School Soccer
Primary School Soccer – Tactics for a primary school soccer match - Formation
Formation I understand that for primary school, and I am talking about primary 5, it is played 9 a side. So the usual formation most schools will use is; 1 keeper : 4 defenders : 3…
Mar 2011 · Nurul Huda
Merry February 2011 - Nurul Huda's Wedding
Another one got wed this February. This time is Nurul Huda, cousin from Aunty Fauziah side. This was held on 26th February 2011, exactly two months after Nur Azizah. Although it wi…
Mar 2011 · Primary School Soccer
Primary School Soccer - Preparation for a primary school soccer match
I have seen that there is a dearth of talented young, and i mean really young footballers out there. Unfortunately, there is a lack football coaches for this kids. A lot of opportu…
Feb 2011 · Family Gathering
Merry February 2011 - Picnic and BBQ
This year's CNY fell on 3rd and 4th February which is a thursday and friday. Therefore we had a long weekend once again. The family initially wanted to travel. There was the usual …
Feb 2011 · Amira
Plaid Hair : Abah PASS
When you were born, I made a vow that your hair will not be cut till you are at least 21. So it grew and at times become a talking point especially among the makciks. "Eh eh lawany…
Feb 2011 · Al-Quran
Surah Yasin by Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais
For my own consumption. Second part
Feb 2011 · Conversations with Amira · Conversations with Amirul
School and Gang
Go school Abah! Mira : Abah, you must go to hairdressing school? Abah : Why? Mira : So when Ummi not home, you can tie my hair straight. Not like this, senget to the side. ???!!!!!…
Feb 2011 · Maulud
Maulid 2011 @ Khadijah Mosque
This is only a prelude of this year's maulud. Its heartening enough to make one shed tears. On the 14th of February, I invite all to Khadijah Mosque. Maulud will start after maghri…
Feb 2011 · Barber Anecdotes · Birthday
When I became a champion
Finding the right barber was difficult. I had been to faraway sengkang to find the right hands for my hair. Little that I know, that the right one, on his day, was right next block…
Feb 2011 · Music Videos
Rozana
Thanks to missy for this video. I like this version as its more relax and soothing. Beat is slower than the original version. Tak serak sangat. Makcik, when can put the video into …
Feb 2011 · Birthday
Exciting end to 39 years
1st January 2011 Its the last month of my 39 yrs of existence. I brought the family out and ended it with a visit to where I grew up at Blk 112 Commonwealth Crescent. Even went to …
Jan 2011 · Anniversary
Bangun je tengok facebook!
Bangun je tengok facebook. Dah tahu punya. Dua belas tahun saya kahwin dengan awda. Saya sudah faham. Walau bagaimanapun, HAPPY 12th ANNIVERSARY to my dear Bora. No videos this yea…
Jan 2011 · Amirul first soccer competition
Why your teacher made Abah lose sleep
Yesterday, 25th January 2011, was a day for you to remember. A day for you to be a part of something that you had come prepared with hours of training, kickabout during recess and …
Jan 2011 · General · Conversations with Amira · Conversations with Amirul
Kids say the darndest thing
Overheard on Monday morning : Mira : Ummi, you know, Tok Teh go jogging 5 in the morning. Ummi : mmmmm Mira : Then at 6 o'clock watch Korea. Win at all cost: Mirul : Abah, somebody…
Jan 2011 · Grief and Sorrow
The Knight of Khadijah
You were a pillar of Khadijah Mosque. Through thick and thin, you were there, with little sleep, to ensure everything runs smoothly. You were there at the end to clean things up. Y…
Jan 2011 · Amira's First Day of Clementi Primary School
Daddy Cool
Amira, your daddy am cool about it. In the space of 10 days, mami zizah got married and you graduated to primary-hood. No problem. Abah am cool. Calm. Relax. Ahem. Your enthusiasm …
Jan 2011 · Amira's First Day of Clementi Primary School · Amira
Amira's graduation to primary-hood
So the day finally came. Amira, my only daughter, so far, went to primary school. She had been very enthusiastic about it since her kindergarten ended last year. Amira : "I want to…
Jan 2011 · Wedding
My tribute to Nur Azizah
Many things to be said that I do not know where to begin. I leave you with a video. Im much faster than your videographer...ahem
Dec 2010 · Nur Azizah
Post Wedding Shenanigan
So the next day, we were activated by mummy dearest to provide darling Azizah a sent off to the grooms house - which was located at the next block. We came over at about 5pm. I was…
Dec 2010 · Nur Azizah
The Mehndi party night before the wedding
Today is the Mehndi night. The Mehndi party is held the night before the wedding. Traditionally, it is held in the home of the bride and only includes women from the bride’s side -…
Dec 2010 · How I met your mother
How I met your mother : Part 5
It was during this time, that your mother and I flirted. In fact it was much earlier if I recall correctly. That time, 1994, we were both in school. Your mother was seeing another …
Dec 2010 · Music Videos
Akhir Sebuah Impian
The other day i was at fave uncle-in-law's house and he had this movie on. It brought me to my younger days when adults were raving about it. For me, I just love the songs. I think…
Nov 2010 · Music Videos
The room in my heart
A happy ride back from Adam Road Nasi Lemak Selara Rasa with stomach filled. I had to fast the whole night and morning as had an xray done at Alexandra Hospital in the morning. Ami…
Nov 2010 · Music Videos
The Best of Me
Heard David Foster this morning on CNA and have been trying to remember this song. Alas I found it.
Nov 2010 · School
Im so dead! Now I have to pay my dues...
It is the time of the year again where I get all psyched up with Amirul sitting for his 2010 primary four final exam. His mid year results were little to be desired. Careless and i…
Oct 2010 · Music Videos
How to joget lodeh mak lodeh
I wanted to hear lodeh mak lodeh and stumble upon this instead. Couldnt help but to include it into my database since theres no music video for it.
Oct 2010 · Music Videos
What Annie sang to Omar
Sedap pulak bila didengar.
Oct 2010 · Music Videos
Melissa - Helter Skelter
Oct 2010 · General
Regret
This has taken me a long time to write. If there was a thing that I fear most is regret. Regret comes in many forms and Im sure most of us have experienced them. The regret I think…
Oct 2010 · Conversations with Amirul
Wet Dream
Conversation while driving to have lunch date with his mom after school. Amirul : Abah, last nite i had a dream. Abah : Good dream or nightmare? Amirul : Good, I was dreaming that …
Sept 2010 · Amira's Questions
Question of the Day
Amira : Abah why must tunang? Why cannot get married straight away? Man, another difficult question. I usually try to answer as quickly as possible so as to show interest. But as a…
Sept 2010 · Amirul
Invitation to Hawaiian Bday-Raya Party
Amirul : Abah for my birthday I want to have it like Mira. You know, kat rumah Atar. Abah : Why? Amirul : I can swim with my friends and then eat cake like that. Abah : But your bi…
Sept 2010 · Family
I wish I had done more
That is the thought of a son who had just lost his father suddenly. Abang Udin doesnt talk much about personal stuff. Why should he. A very successful single man living the dream. …
Sept 2010 · Conversations with Amirul
Dealing with son growing up
This week's conversation in the car after school. Monday Amirul : Abah, Friday, Rifki's mum wants all of us to go raya visiting after Friday prayers. Abah : Just you guys? Amirul :…
Aug 2010 · Darussalam Kindergarten · Amira
Amira's Kiddy School Musical
Both Amirul and Amira were to perform on Saturday 28th August before the Majlis Ifthar where they served the best Nasi Ambeng I have ever tasted - little discount since it was the …
Aug 2010 · Conversations with Amirul
My multi talented son
Amirul and I got on talking about how his good friend Aedil has lego city or lego cities for his birthday and that one of them was difficult to assemble. He said that he will attem…
Aug 2010 · News
Manila Hostage Taking
So I watched the hostage saga in Manila unfolded live on TV. It was gripping. Earlier in the day, not much was happening, everyone was smiling and the hostage taker and negotiators…
Aug 2010 · Ivi
Me and Farah Fawcett...
Ivi standing in our favourite corner on the phone with me. She was complaining or asking about amira, her mummy, the tv and bunch of other things. Aiseyman, you know, a whole day o…
Aug 2010 · Conversations with Amirul
Having 4 wives is not the issue...
Somehow the topic about having four wives came up between amirul and myself. He asked me whether we can have more than one wife and I replied we are allowed up to four wives. To se…
Aug 2010 · Movies
Inception
Last nite I got the time to watch the movie Inception with the wife - finally. I wanted to see what people are so raving about. Over the last 2 weeks, I have been hearing that Ince…
Aug 2010 · General
All I wanted was clipped toe nails...
Years ago, my lovely wife went about clipping my nails. She started with the fingers which was all fine and dandy. Then she went for the toes. As a muslim, there is a procedure to …
Jul 2010 · Conversations with Amirul
Puberty
Amirul : Abah, what is strike puberty? Abah : Its when you've reach adulthood. In Islamic terms, it is called "baligh". Amirul : Yeah then I've reached puberty! Abah : How come? Am…
Jul 2010 · Food
Food to eat before Ramadhan
Briyani, Beach Road/Abak Char Kuay Teow, Banquet, City Square/Vivo Chicken Rice, Evertop Chicken Rice- DONE Hokkien Prawn Noodle, Banquet, City Square/Vivo - DONE Horfun, Tangs Tea…
Jul 2010 · Education
Doing away with Pri 1 exams
Recently there has been a spate of news about whether or not primary one exams should be done away. I for one believe that unless PSLE is done away or change/modified, primary one …
Jul 2010 · Malay Dictionary
Malay Dictionary
Cardiopulmonary respiratory resuscitation - Pernafasan resusitasi cardiopulmonary Fender - Dapra Dapra is fender. Rear fender is dapra belakang in Malay Labelling - Menglabel Still…
Jul 2010 · Videos
Put screen on top of videos - youtube, megavideos
The reason for youtube and megavideos videos on top, is because of the z-index attribute. In order to have your div on top, add this to the style. "z-index:9". Ex. <div style="z…
Jul 2010 · Music Videos
Siapa Pernah Jatuh Cinta
This song I think belongs to 70s pop star Mdm Siti Salmah. Listen to how slow and relax the melody is. Just sway...Lyrics; Siapa pernah jatuh cinta Pada pandangan yang pertama Apak…
Jul 2010 · 2010 World Cup
FINAL : Netherlands 0-1 Spain
The pinnacle moment has arrived. Either Spain or Holland will be the new world champion in 2010 edition of the world cup. Its interesting to note that since the first would cup in …
Jul 2010 · 2010 World Cup
SF 2 : Germany 0 - 1 Spain
The second world cup semi-final starts cagey. Looks like they have a lot of respect for one another. German are having difficulty playing their game. The spanish were snapping on t…
Jul 2010 · 2010 World Cup
Titanic semi-final clash Germany vs Spain
This should have been the final. two exciting teams who passes the ball more often although germany does it in double quick time. germany will feel the lost of mueller. kroos may b…
Jul 2010 · 2010 World Cup
SF 1 : Netherlands vs Uruguay
So the first semi-final of World Cup 2010 between Holland and Uruguay got underway. Uruguay were the better starter although they had to make do without a couple of first team regu…
Jul 2010 · 2010 World Cup
4QF : Paraguay vs Spain
Paraguay is giving Spain a run for the money. They were quick to snap onto Spain's heels thus spain were unable to string their passes. Paraguay were quick to close down iniesta wh…
Jul 2010 · 2010 World Cup
2QF : Uruguay vs Ghana
Ghana was holding the torch for the whole of Africa. Among all the african teams, they were the likeliest to progress as they had a better teamwork attitude. Ghana can get better i…
Jul 2010 · 2010 World Cup
1QF : The Netherlands vs Brazil
The first quarter finals was a let down as I was gunning for Brazil and Ghana to go through. Brazil started brightly with Robinho getting an exemplary goal where he latched on a th…
Jun 2010 · Wordpress
Changing the Full Post Content to an Excerpt
Some wordpress themes display the full content on the main page. So to change it to show just excerpt of articles, edit the appropriate template files with the built-in Theme Edito…
Jun 2010 · Scouting Report
Ahmad Ali Scouting Report: Keisuke Honda – Japan & CSKA Moscow
Name: Keisuke Honda DOB: 13/06/1986 Club: CSKA Moscow (Russia) Country: Japan Position: Playmaker/Attacker Honda moved to the Netherlands VVV Venlo in 2008 but the team was relegat…
Jun 2010 · Scouting Report
Ahmad Ali Scouting Report: Christian Eriksen – Denmark & Ajax
Name: Christian Eriksen Age: 18 Club: Ajax (Netherlands) Country: Denmark Position: Playmaker Eriksen moved from Odense to Ajay illustrious youth academy at the age of 16. The vers…
Jun 2010 · 2010 World Cup
Group E & F
Group E : Italy 2 - 3 Slovakia Italy and Slovakia game came to life in the last 20 minutes of the game. This was after Vittek scores his and Slovakia's second goal. Italy were poor…
Jun 2010 · 2010 World Cup
Group C & D
England 1 - 0 Slovenia What a bunch of on the edge matches. Fantastic four games. In Group C, England somehow made it to Round 16 of World Cup 2010 off the shin of tottenham hotspu…
Jun 2010 · Family
Bolly-GYM
While doing my usual lipating and susunning (folding and arranging), discovered the heaviness of the missus shawls. So i decided to do some dumb bell training with it.
Jun 2010 · Photoshop
Photoshop action greyed out
I had wanted to set New Action in photoshop but realised that it was greyed out. So to get it un-greyed, make sure click or uncheck the Button mode at the top.
Jun 2010 · 2010 World Cup
Group F : Brazil 3 - 1 Ivory Coast
The game started with fury. In the first couple of minutes, Brazil threaten to score when Robinho got the ball and ran towards the defence. He had Kaka in front of him and Michel B…
Jun 2010 · 2010 World Cup
Group E : Cameroon 1 - 2 Denmark
So Cameroon's journey into the World Cup 2010 is over. They lost 1-2 to much more clinical and discipline Danish team that above all else worked as a team. Cameroon squandered nume…
Jun 2010 · 2010 World Cup
Group B : Argentina 4 - 1 Republic Korea
In one of the most exciting game of the world cup thus far, Argentina raised their tempo to win 4-1 against a never say die South Korean team who had no answer to the multi-prong a…
Jun 2010 · 2010 World Cup
Group A : France 0 - 2 Mexico
France played much better than they did in their first game against Uruguay where they were more cautious. In the last 10 minutes of that game, France started to pass more and work…
Jun 2010 · 2010 World Cup
Group G : Brazil 2 - 1 DPR
Brazil started very well. Robinho in particular showed excellent touches. He and Kaka provided the spark but the stout DPR defense stood strong. Brazilian left back Michel Bastos i…
Jun 2010 · 2010 World Cup
Group D : Germany 4 - 0 Australia
The match between Germany and Australia is the best match in this year's edition of the FIFA World Cup. MY GOD THEY SCORED AGAIN THROUGH MULLER!!! The quartet of Podolski, Klose, M…
Jun 2010 · 2010 World Cup
World Cup 2010 Outstanding Displays
World Cup 2010 Outstanding Players 1. Ger - Mesut Oezil 2. Jap - Keisuke Honda 3. Arg - Messi 4. Nir - Enyeama 5. Por - Cristiano Ronaldo 6. Por - Tiago 7. Bra - Robinho 8. Cam - M…
Jun 2010 · 2010 World Cup
Group A : South Africa 1 - 1 Mexico
So the world cup 2010 had started. I thought it would have been a dour match as usual when its the opening tie. Teams will get cautious in their approach and especially South Afric…
Jun 2010 · 2010 World Cup
Brazil will win world cup
I did a prediction on who would win the 2010 world cup. I did this on a couple of numerous world cup schedules plastered on my cupboard. Yes yes, I have about 4-5 schedules of whic…
Jun 2010 · General Election
Minister of Education
If i was the minister of education, i would have made pre-school compulsory. Since there was a lot of commentaries and opinions about getting kids to pre-school few years back, it …
Jun 2010 · 2010 World Cup
Rio Ferdinand is out!
WOW! what a turn of events. He must be devastated. Echoing my cuz sentiments, why on earth did they go full blood during training when its close to the world cup. However, it is be…
Jun 2010 · My Works
Website - Dino Maritime Services
Project: Re-do Dino Maritime Services website Component: Client require ability to add news themselves. Client wants a product/stock management module for their distributors to log…
Jun 2010 · Movies
My Name Is Khan
...and i am not a terrorist... i finally watched the show. However i was unable to get the subtitles on so i was banking on my minute knowledge of hindi and 99% of human experience…
Jun 2010 · Quotable Quotes
speak slowly...
"listen to me, im going to speak slowly and sacarstically" - Mr Safari Sidek, Technical Officer, Dino Maritime Services, speaking to one of his men
Jun 2010 · Quotable Quotes
human take for granted
human always take for granted. they think there's always tomorrow... - Mr Joseph, MD clearedge
Jun 2010 · 2010 World Cup
World Cup - England
i only manage to watch the last 20 minutes of englands game against japan. lacklustre was all i can say. the 4-2-3-1 formation doesnt really work. after switching to 4-4-2 they had…
May 2010 · Excursions
Pixar Animation Exhibition
So today i went to the Pixar Animation Exhibition at Singapore Science Center with the family. Had tickets to the show courtesy of brother-in-law. Paid $15 per kid though. I was an…
May 2010 · 2010 World Cup
2010 World Cup
World cup is here again. although its something exciting to look forward to, at times it makes u feel old. four years of your life would be gone when the next one arrives. i have n…