COMING SOON! 

m610 and m613 of Dunman Hostel

m612 plus plus

Jbklchicks

tuan is 90% woman

the JB + Penang + Setiawan Gang

Four Hotties

From The Fifth Floor

A Few Hot Chicks

GRAD NITE PICS OVERDOED: CHICKS OF 2704

Not In Picture: Anusha, Adora, Lisi, Nicole

I escaped Tsunami 2004, and now Northern Territory Flood 2005

Current Location: The gazebo of Starbucks in Gurney Walk, Gurney Drive, Penang Island. Nice beach wind, though it is very bitchy, blowing unexpectedly.

*Good ol’ Sir Henry Gurney, wonder why were we so stupid to kill you.

Just ran some errands for with my mother which my oh so beloved aunty dumped to us when she embarked for a three-week-free-and-easy-backpacking Australia trip. I agree with Adrian when: ‘this is a backpacking for the rich’

So after a hard day’s work, I’m surfing by the beach… the net that is…

Life is great when you’re neither studying, nor working huh?

Just found a job as a Maxis 3G promoter… honey Jo ask me to work for Luna Bar so that they can go there anytime… Hmm… :P

Gila

Just came back from outing with my honey Jo – Luna Bar that is… I’ll leave her to articulate how beautiful that night was! Go visit her blog I’m linked to hers.

Myself: Still AWAKE? Tomorrow have to get up at 6 to go Pudu!

Myself: Aiya can sleep in the bus what…

Myself: But don’t want to spend time with honey Jo ka?

Myself: Aiya the trip to Sungai Petani like what? 10 hours? LOL

Myself: Don’t be dumb! At most 6 hours!

Myself: Ok la 6 hours. After Ipoh will wake up one for sure! And besides, just met up with Jus and Daryl after that for coffee at Coffee Bean Mont Kiara.

Myself: Oh yeah… crazy right drive all the way from Subang to KL, lost along the way for an hour, then drive from KL to Mont Kiara…

Myself: Which we couldn’t find it.

Myself: Yeah then have to drive her back to Subang for MCD for dinner, then send her home, then go back Mont Kiara

Myself: I tell you ah petrol sure use up liao

Myself: Heck pumped 20 bucks too! But the driving was good, so long never ‘speed’ along the highway already.

Myself: But not fast enough to match Justin and Daryl right?

Myself: Yeah funny le yesterday when Daryl fetch me to and from Hartamas, he speed like ok la 110 plus, while listening to guess what... MICHEAL BUBLE!

Myself: You know what else is funny? Daryl and Justin’s friends, the two malays… Dr. Love konon LOL

Myself: Yeah and Justin too! Gosh he and his love life, so complicated. In the end we all have to play shrink to his problem… Not to say I am expert in this also. But it’s up to him to decide la hor.

Myself: Wei look at time… even if can sleep in bus tomorrow have to have to sleep already! Tengok eyes getting red, nose running and body can’t do one push up also!

2 years of Singapore and I am KIASU

It's been 40 years since Singapore separated from Malaysia, and my college life has ended in Singapore too!

Prior to my studying in Singapore, my last touch down was in the early 90s – a holiday trip with my family. I was just a child then, not knowing of the historical background and the political relationship that existed between Malaysia and Singapore. All I knew was that I was on holiday – ABROAD! I remembered MRT and the station Queenstown, I remembered Jurong Bird Park and the Night Safari…

Now that I’m older and have spent nearly two years studying in Singapore, the idea of which country is better off always popped up in my mind. My dialogue sessions here in Singapore with my beloved Singaporean friends are always bombarded with rough criticism about Malaysia and its flaws – the inefficient civil services, the inevitable traffic congestions, corruption and money laundering, immigration problems, unevenly developed regions… and the list goes on. And very often or not I find myself explaining and defending my country – a contradictory personality of mine if I was staying in Malaysia. I suppose patriotism and nationalism really hooked onto me after the NS days. Then upon my return to my heavenly hostel, would bitch with other fellow Malaysians about the Singaporeans and their naïve actions.

“It seems to me that Malaysians view Singaporeans as materialistic snobs while Singaporeans view Malaysians as being lazy and backward”

“Most teenagers in Malaysia view their Singaporean counterparts as trendy dressers with cool music tastes, but also as unappealingly kiasu and sadly deprived of chewing gum”

Back in secondary school days. I always thought that Malaysia and Singapore are the same in terms of living standards and stage of development, just that they speak more English and have better taste while we speak more Malay and can get away with double parking most of the time!

“They’re supposedly the superior nation, economically and whatnot, but you wouldn’t have guessed it. They need constant reassurance and this play (referring to Separation 40) gives them an opportunity to laugh at Malaysia and feel good about themselves. It’s so pathetic”

Many of my Singaporean counterparts often tell me how the Singapore army can take over Johor within 6 hours or less. I always wondered why they have the time to even think about attacking Malaysia when most of them are half Malaysians or have relatives in Malaysia! It’s true I suppose then that they always need the reassurance, but who doesn’t? Some people tend to be modest and not boast about it, but some just need a comfort blanket.

“It’s not uncommon for Malaysians to feel this same combination of scorn and apprehension about that tiny little country south of the border, also in the mix is often a smidgen of envy although not many would admit to it.”

“Malaysia feels a bit sore that since the separation, Singapore has grown from strength to strength in a relatively short time, as compared with Malaysia, which remains largely under-developed”

It cannot be denied that Singapore has advanced faster than Malaysia, and it is this that the ‘bitch fights’ began. What’s with the causeway issue and all, it is all-personal in the end.

“I feel very sorry for Singaporeans because only a minute portion of them are enjoying the good life… The General population is restricted in so many ways that it is difficult for them to achieve their dreams… Here in Malaysia there is the feel that anything can happen and one is mistress of one’s destiny. The environment is conducive to creativity and there is room to breathe. I can do without Singapore’s amenities and queues for everything and wouldn’t exchange our bumpy highways and work half-day-everyday public service for nothing… I think in a way though, Malaysia needs Singapore to provide a level of competitiveness. Otherwise, Malaysia might become too complacent. And without Malaysia, Singaporeans would become too cocky!”

When I lived in Singapore, many of them see me as a super mugger who studies non-stop, hence the title Scholar Lam. Come to think of it, many of them are the true hardcore muggers who will not put down their lecture notes for a smell of fresh cut grass. And when I told them my interest in studying at Manchester University (a not so top university in UK no offence), they gave me the disapproving look stating the reason ‘of all places’. The urge to stay ahead of the game has been brought to another level, where 99.99% just won’t do. Competition and pressure has been integrated into part of their lives, and although it is a good thing, the deprivation of rest and tranquillity is unbearable for me.

“It’s not a matter of thinking it’s better than Malaysia. However, I’ve lived here (Singapore) so long that I am used to it”

So on whether which country is better off actually depends on the person him/herself. If he/she can view very strong competition, stricter nanny-like regulations and the inheritance of the kiasu gene as ‘ok’, then he/she would think Singapore is the ideal place to stay. Then again, if one’s looking for some ‘mess’, more breathing space and closer to nature sort, Malaysia is the country to prefer.

It’s been 40 years since Singapore and Malaysia went their separate ways. And it’s been great living in Singapore. I wouldn’t mind migrating there, but I DO MIND converting into one!

Lam Chee Kiang is a columnist for DJCK's website ghettoblaster.blogspot.com
Excerpts from the Sunday Star Magazine 30 October 2005: Too Close For Comfort?

Some Mass Group Pics

The 2704 Cina Bengs and Cina Lians!


Seems like everyone decided to go tie-less


I think this pic is super poser: Izzat with Kai Lin


Dancers In The Wind 2005: Year 2 Dancers (almost everyone!)


Mr. Pimp with peek-a-boo TIang Lim (L-R: Ying Herng, Me, Kai Lin, Fui Chin and Yi Chin; not forgetting Tiang Lim behind!)


Melting Pot of Malaysians Chicks! (L-R: Ken Yee, Yen Roo, Yi Chin, Jolene, Yen Yah, Yat Sau, Chui Fen and Eng Hooi)


Mrs. Principal our beloved (Guys: Chun Kiang, Chek Lee, Phang; Girls: Fui Chin, Mrs. Lim LC, Kai Lin)


Descending order (L-R: Leong Hui, Me, Tiang Lim, Fung Shin and Jolene)


Rose Between Many Many Thorns (L-R: Phang, Me, Esther, Britt, Jon Siow and Walmond)

Mr. Pimp with peek-a-boo Tiang Lim 

Inspired by Heineken 

The Prelims!

The day has finally arrived! The Day where people spend hundreds of Dollars (any currency) for this one particular night!

The Temasek Junior College Prom Night

Or we prefer to call it

Temasek Junior College Graduation Night 2005!

It was held at The Ritz Carlton, a supposedly reputable 5 Star Hotel that offers the cheapest rates for Junior College students!

Here are some Pre-Grad Nite Pictures… Just to spice things up! The Preliminaries!

Adrian giving his thumb's up for Grad Nite and his 200 dollar suit!

Chun Leen our official 'makeup hairdo assistant' or plain 'kaypochi' man helping everyone to touch up. You must regretted not going huh?

Jon - hair styled by Chun Leen Co.


Is it a Penang Free School thing to give the thumbs up?


I suppose it spread to Melaka, Thailand and Indonesia...


Sweet Choc Man Karthik with the-only-guy-in-the-hostel-with-a-date Leong Hui


Britt posing with his Soda suit. 'My pants can't fit me after a year!' claims him.


Roommates


ah, the other CK, Chun Kiang. I just realised that he took out his braces already! Fabuloso!


Saturday Night Live can only be catched on Channel 70s Chun Kiang


Tuan the Vietnamese farmer and his extravagantly shiny tie


No Tuan, farmers can't be models


Walmond the HongKie, plain but in one of his smartest outfits so far. (Notice the patch of ee so ah beng blonde hair in front)


And That's ME! Inspired by Prince William, a combination of Seed, MNS, Zara and Giordano! Not forgetting the Gucci specs!

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Nont the Sawadika boy who only has 9 bucks left to his departure.

Moving on to the Girls Block - courtesy of Eng Hooi, Irma, She Weay and Fui Chin!

Jolene standing next to Karthik's car. YUP He brought back his Wira all the way from IPOH!

Ken Yee can't wait to savour the eight course dinner at TRC! (The Ritz Carlton)


Shin Fei


Yi Chin getting cold feet already!


Lan Anh praying that Grad Nite would be a blast


Eng Hooi


From Climbing Club to Grad Nite, Yat Sau can still be so elegant!


Fui Chin doing her make up


While Shin Fei does Kai Lin


later switching to Ying Herng

Highlights of Grad Nite will be published soon!