Borneo Kid

Photography Is my Life

2009-11-12T14:58:00.002+08:00

I found out that still people got to this blog, im glad they did...

bout new blog

2009-03-17T12:21:00.001+08:00

sorry guys if you guys are wondering how come i never update this blog..... i have stop updating this but all has been moved to http://sethsp.com

So sorry guys for not informing early....

New and Old

2009-01-12T13:07:00.007+08:00

A year has passed, many have become good and bad memory, life was…… (Don’t know how describe. To complicated).

A Short review trough year 2008.

I tried starting a new life in KL (working) but luck (if there is) was not on my side. Worked with Event Plus in Damasara for at least few weeks. Then I had to go back to Sarawak for few days to attend to some things in Sarawak. Quit my job, then moved to Port Klang, there I stayed with my relatives form my mom’s side.

Started working with my cuz doing graphic design and photography. It was fun if it’s looked in “looking for experience perspective”. Was with Ben till about end of October, then I moved back to Sarawak.

This is also a year to remember. I finally got my tattoo done. Hahaha. A tribal tattoo at my left arm and a pair of “Bungai Terung” (An Iban traditional Tattoo).

It was very fortunate year too as I was selected as top 30 out of few hundreds to a reality shows called “double exposure” organize by Sony. There automatically I met a bunch of 29 other photographers and a few Pro Photographers. During the show, our friendship grew even more to each other. It was a fun and a happy experience. Wish we all could meet up often.

As I said I moved back to Sarawak, I started doing my own photography. Business is slow and yet busy. Fortunately I was blessed with a new DSLR. Canon 450D. With that now I feed my self.

As this is the beginning of a new year, hope and pray that it will be a fruitful one.

To all my new fwens I met and knew in 2008, I miss u guys a lot. All the best to you all, and hope to meet those who is in KL and Penang.

Eating Place in The Spring Called Ferns

2008-12-05T13:17:00.000+08:00

Few weeks ago, one of my Facebook friend ask me to try out some food at her shop called “Ferns”.

One of their specialties here is the burger. In Kuching I don’t think that there are any

other place that serves burgers like the one they have. And with a reasonable price of

RM7.00 ++ which comes with Fries and a Soft Drink.

So for those who love real meat burger please drop by at this store located at The Spring

Shopping Mall, at the entrance of the food court.

Birthday Party with Double Exposure Friends

2008-12-05T13:11:00.004+08:00

Well, it was not the exact date of my birthday; it was two days before the actual date. But I had to go back to Kuching on the 22nd of November. So the events took place on the 21st.

I won’t wanna write much, but to my new friends, A BIG THANK YOU for being there. Never had that experience before. So I’m just gonna put up the pics here just to remember what happen.

Ari, thanks for the chocolate, it was so delicious. And KJ, the yoyo was a great gift.

Being buzy

2008-12-05T13:10:00.000+08:00

So sorry guys that I’ve not updated my blog for a while… Was busy lately for the pass 2 months. A lot had happened since I left KL. The last day that I was in KL was 29^th of September 2008. I was offered a few jobs in Kuching, but the best part was, I was selected to join the 1^st ever Photography Reality Show in Malaysia called “Sony Double Esposure”. Out of few hundreds of people who went for the audition, on 30 was selected. I’m one of them. Thanks to the people who did the judgment.

Anyway, back to the job I had, I was working with a company called Cahaya Teknologi. We were doing wedding and events videos. But did not last long. Less then 15 days. Quit last week. And now doing own business as a photographer and doing a small business with some friends doing graphic design.

I guess for now I can’t write much due to some work that needs to be completed soon. Hope to write more soon.

1st Flight Out?

2008-11-25T13:10:00.002+08:00

I thinks he never flew before......

The Bell

2008-10-27T00:24:00.002+08:00

THE BELL

I KNOW WHO I AM
I am God's child (John 1:12)
I am Christ's friend (John 15:15 )
I am united with the Lord(1 Cor. 6:17 )
I am bought with a price(1 Cor. 6:19-20)
I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)
I am a personal witness of Christ. (Acts 1:8)
I am the salt & light of the earth ( Matt.5:13-14)
I am a member of the body of Christ(1 Cor 12:27)
I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2)
I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant ( Phil.3:20)
I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31 -34)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God(2 Cor.5:17-21)
I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18)
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)
I cannot be separated from the love of God( Rom.8:35-39)
I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor.1:21-22)
I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8: 28)
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16 )
I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12 )
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13)
I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5)
I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3: 16 ). I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). I have been justified (Romans 5:1)
I am God's co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1). I am God's workmanship(Eph. 2:10 )
I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected. (Phil 1: 5)
I have been redeemed and forgiven (Col. 1:14). I have been adopted as God's child(Eph 1:5)
I belong to God
Do you know
who you are!?

Orang Asli Trip

2008-10-23T15:01:00.002+08:00

Lemon Kids - Too Funny

2008-10-21T13:48:00.002+08:00

Sape player plays amazing grace

2008-10-20T16:21:00.000+08:00

Meet the Ibans

2008-10-20T16:08:00.000+08:00

The Headhunters of Borneo

2008-10-20T16:04:00.000+08:00

Gendang

2008-10-20T15:59:00.001+08:00

If life is so short

2008-10-19T13:39:00.000+08:00

If life is so short
Why don't you let me love you
Before we run out of time If love is so strong
Why won't you take the chance
Before our time has gone
If life is so short

The Piano

2008-10-17T16:00:00.003+08:00

Blessings

2008-10-17T15:28:00.008+08:00

I really want to thank God for what he has done in my life this year, I've been praying a lot for things that I really need. Last time I used to have this laptop made by Acer. It had a 17" inch screen. Me and my friends used to call it "Mother of all Laptop's".

Few weeks ago, my laptop had problems and this laptop had been used for nearly 8 years now. Thank God I was bless with a new one. Slightly smaller but much easy to bring around.

I could not use this for a good wedding picture because most of the functions I needed was no in this camera, Thank God again I was blessed and I could get a better camera. This time it was a DSLR Canon EOs 450D.

This camera came with extra lens, extra battery, battery grip, 4GB memory card and a tripod.

I really thank God for all that He has done....

"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ."

~Philippians 4:19~

Wedding Photo

2008-10-16T17:01:00.002+08:00

I've uploaded some wedding pic at my photography blog.

http://sethphotography.blogspot.com

My Genting Trip

2008-10-16T16:11:00.003+08:00

Help in da FLOOD

2008-10-12T01:39:00.002+08:00

are you kidding me? who are you calling?

About Life

2008-10-07T02:37:00.002+08:00

Tonight as I was doing some stuff at starbucks, I had a lot in my mind and one of it was about life... I started browsing trough the net on life.

I came across this poem. And I felt how short life is and you know you are getting older. This poem is by Rita Henry.

YOU KNOW YOU'RE GETTING OLDER WHEN...

Does your body have arthritis? Is your hair turning gray? Do the wrinkles on your aging face feel like they've come to stay?

When your husband turns the heat up and you are still cold, remember these are just some signs that say, You're getting old.

Your grandchildren are getting older and their birthdays you forget, and you wish that you could subtract twenty years from a body that just wants to sit.

Does your body do one sit-up that stays with you all day? Half in the morning when you get up and the other half when you're in bed to stay.

The clothes you had when younger you can suddenly no longer wear. You try to put them on anyway, but all they do is tear.

You walk to the bathroom to brush your teeth and find that they're not there. Your chest is going up and down and you have to try hard just to get some air.

You try to stick to a diet and your food intake goes down. But, when you get on the scale, it shows you've gained two pounds.

You decide to do some jogging, oh, say twice around the block. You set the alarm to time yourself and you get beat by the clock.

When you mention 'Elvis' to someone and they say to you, Who's he? You tell them a famous singer and they say, Was he on your family tree?

You decide to look for your glasses, so you can read in bed. You look all over the house for them and find they're on top of your head.

When your best friend has a birthday, no matter what time of the year. Do you remember to send them a card, or a late one that says, I missed it. Oh, dear.

Don't feel bad about growing older. We all have to do it someday. Even though old age is starting to catch up to you, don't let insulting birthday greetings get in your way.

The end.

Hope we all can realize what is coming up ahead of us.

A Get Away II....

2008-10-07T01:01:00.003+08:00

Today is my second day in Genting, and tonight it is much colder.... Its freaking COLD>....

Its been raining the whole day, wish it was sunny coz I wanted to go to the theme park. But, its fun here even if I have no choice but to stay in the hotel room all day...

Lets hope tomolo its sunny and finally I can have the real fun.

A Get Away....

2008-10-05T23:13:00.004+08:00

I can't believe my self now finally in Genting Highlands writing this in starbucks... Im happy that finally I found something that is sold at a price same as in KL or other places. Coffee in Starbucks.

Anyway, there are a lot of things I want to write but I dun have the time yet. I have been on the run since Friday the 26th September to Penang, then on the 1st of October went to Pahang in the jungle to an Orang Asli Village. And today in Genting...

I'll find the time to post up pics when I get back to KL.

The Iban People

2008-09-23T14:58:00.003+08:00

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Ibans are a branch of the Dayak peoples of Borneo. They were formerly known during the colonial period by the British as Sea Dayaks. Ibans were renowned for practising headhunting and tribal/territorial expansion. A long time ago, being a very strong and successful warring tribe, the Ibans were a very feared tribe in Borneo. They speak the Iban Language.

Today, the days of headhunting and piracy are long gone and in has come the modern era of globalization and technology for the Ibans. The Iban population is concentrated in Sarawak, Brunei, in the West Kalimantan region of Indonesia. They live inlonghouses called rumah panjai or rumah panjang Most of the Iban longhouses are equipped with modern facilities such as electricity and water supply and other facilities such as (tar sealed) roads, telephone lines and the internet. Younger Ibans are mostly found in urban areas and visit their hometowns during the holidays. The Ibans today are becoming increasingly urbanised while (surprisingly) retaining most of their traditional heritage and culture.

Iban History

The origin of the name Iban is a mystery, although many theories exist. During the British colonial era, the Ibans were called Sea Dayaks. Some believe that the word Iban was an ancient original Iban word for People or man. The modern-day Iban word for people or man is mensia, a slightly modified Malay loan word of the same meaning (manusia).

The Ibans were the original inhabitants of Borneo Island. Like the other Dayak tribes, they were originally farmers, hunters, and gatherers. Not much is known about Iban people before the arrival of the Western expeditions to Asia. Nothing was ever recorded by any voyagers about them.

The Ibans were unfortunately branded for being pioneers of headhunting. Headhunting among the Ibans is believed to have started when the lands occupied by the Ibans became over-populated. In those days, before the arrival of western civilization, intruding on lands belonging to other tribes resulted in death. Confrontation was the only way of survival.

In those days, the way of war was the only way that any Dayak tribe could achieve prosperity and fortune. Dayak warfare was brutal and bloody, to the point of ethnic cleansing. Many extinct tribes, such as the Seru and Bliun, are believed to have been assimilated or wiped out by the Ibans. Tribes like theBukitan, who were the original inhabitants of Saribas, are believed to have been assimilated or forced northwards as far as Bintulu by the Ibans. The Ukits were also believed to have been nearly wiped out by the Ibans.

The Ibans started moving to areas in what is today's Sarawak around the 15th century. After an initial phase of colonising and settling the river valleys, displacing or absorbing the local tribes, a phase of internecine warfare began. Local leaders were forced to resist the tax collectors of the sultans of Brunei. At the same time, Malay influence was felt, and Iban leaders began to be known by Malay titles such as Datu (Datuk), Nakhoda and Orang Kaya.

In later years, the Iban encountered the Bajau and Illanun, coming in galleys from the Philippines. These were sea-faring tribes who came plundering throughout Borneo. However, the Ibans feared no tribe, and fought the Bajaus and Illanuns. One famous Iban legendary figure known as Lebor Menoa from Entanak, near modern-day Betong, fought and successfully defeated the Bajaus and Illanuns. It is likely that the Ibans learned sea-faring skills from the Bajau and the Illanun, using these skills to plunder other tribes living in coastal areas, such as the Melanaus and the Selakos. This is evident with the existence of the seldom-used Iban boat with sail, called the bandung. This may also be one of the reasons James Brooke, who arrived in Sarawak around 1838, called the Ibans Sea Dayaks. For more than a century, the Ibans were known as Sea Dayaks to Westerners.

Religion, Culture and Festivals

The Ibans were traditionally animist, although the majority are now Christian, some of them Muslim and many continue to observe both Christian and traditional ceremonies, particularly during marriages or festivals.

Significant festivals include the rice harvesting festival Gawai Dayak, the main festival for the Ibans. Other festivals include the bird festival Gawai Burong and the spirit festival Gawai Antu. The Gawai Dayak festival is celebrated every year on the 1st of June, at the end of the harvest season, to worship the Lord Sempulang Gana. On this day, the Ibans get together to celebrate, often visiting each other. The Iban traditional dance, the ngajat, is performed accompanied by the taboh and gendang, the Ibans' traditional music. Pua Kumbu, the Iban traditional cloth, is used to decorate houses. Tuak, which is originally made of rice, is a wine used to serve guests. Nowadays, there are various kinds of tuak, made with rice alternatives such as sugar cane, ginger and corn.

The Gawai Burong (the bird festival) is held in honour of the War God, Singalang Burong. The name Singalang Burong literally means "Singalang the Bird". This festival is initiated by a notable individual from time to time and hosted by individual longhouses. The Gawai Burong originally honoured warriors, but during more peaceful times evolved into a healing ceremony. The recitation of pantun (traditional chants by poets) is a particularly important aspect of the festival.

For the majority of Ibans who are Christians, some Chrisitian festivals such as Christmas, Good Friday, Easter, and other Christian festivals are also celebrated. Most Ibans are devout Christians and follow the Christian faith strictly.

Despite the difference in faiths, Ibans of different faiths do help each other during Gawais and Christmas. Differences in faith is never a problem in the Iban community. The Ibans believe in helping and having fun together. This is ironic for a tribe who once waged war with others due to differences.

Learn Bidayuh

2008-09-23T02:16:00.001+08:00

amu	Amu is long.Amu is to be prounced as "a-moo".
agah	Agah is news. For example: "Agah Kena" is good news while "Agah Arap" is bad news. "Ani Agah" is what's the news and "Meting Agah" is no news.
anak	Anak is a child. Example: "Ku-du anak mu" means how many child do you have. "Anak" is also being used in the registration of name, for example: John anak Gotot would means that John is the son of Gotot and Rita anak Losen would means that Rita is the daugther of Losen. Bau Jagoi called a child as "onak". For example: "Ta-luh Onak" means three child.
anu	Anu is a day.
anuk	Anuk is a toddle or small size.
apuk (1)	Apuk is a kitchen. Biatah Penrissen called kitchen as "abuh".
apuk (2)	Apuk is a species of bamboo with a lot of prickle. See also "Pisa", "Buru" and "Tering".
apui	Apui is fire. The word "bra-pui" refers to cooking to Biatah Penrissen whereas Biatah Siburan called cooking as "tenuk/be-tenuk". Water is called pi-in.
aran	Aran refers to road. For example: "Aran Batuh" is a gravel road whereas "Aran Pi-in" is a water way.
arap	Arap is bad. For example: "Aran Arap" refers to the road is bad and "Agah Arap" is bad news.
arun	Arun refers to home.
asi	Asi is who. Example: "Asi nai apui" means who's making the fire.
asuh	Asuh refers to smoke. A root word for "Brasuh" meaning smoking.
asung	Asung is feeling or life. Example: "Asung ku gaun" means I am happy whereas "Meting asung" means no life or has passed away.
ata	Ata is we or us or our. Example: "Ata man nok" means we eat and drink. "Ramin ata/ta" means our house.
ati	Ati refers to this. Example: "Aran Ati" means this road and "Anu Ati" means today (this day).

babai	Babai refers to a Bidayuh elderly. A grandfather or an old man (to certain extent, old wise man). A short name for a grandfather is "Bai". For example: "Bai Jack" means the old man is a grandfather of Jack. If the old man have many grandchildren, his shortname would be derived from the title "Bai" and the name of the eldest grandchildren.
babu	Babu refers to rat, rodden or mouse.
babuk	Babuk is a great grandfather.
baga	Baga is big. For example: "Ramin baga" is a big house. Bau Jagoi called big as "Ayuh"
bakur	Bakur is a generic name for basket.
batuh	Batuh is a generic name for pebble, gravel, stone or rock. "Batuh" can also refers to mile.
baruk	Baruk is a traditional structure used for communal gathering and storage of "head" trophies.
barum	Barum is either a blue or green. For example: "Barum dewun" is green leaf. "Barum rengit"* is sky blue.*
bayuh	Bayuh refers to not yet or have not.
begu	Begu refer to plenty or a lot.
Bidayuh	The Bidayuh number approximately 150,000 and form about 8% of Sarawak's population. They migrated from West Kalimantan much earlier than the Iban, but continuous warring with their more numerous and warlike neighbours left them confined to the 1st Division around Kuching. The Bidayuh were also known as Land Dayaks, as they chose to build their settlements in the foothills of the mountain ranges for protection from enemies. Also former headhunters, they would keep their skull trophies in a separate head house, or baruk. Like the Iban, they are predominantly hill rice farmers, and they also grow cash crops such as pepper, cocoa and rubber, as well as fruit and vegetables for Kuching's markets. The vast majority of Bidayuh are Christian, but some traditional rituals are still celebrated, including gawai dayak. Their traditional religion is highly animistic, but is nowadays only practised by a small minority of elderly people. The Bidayuh are rightly famous for their superb rattan basketry work and the beautiful costumes they use for ceremonial occasions. Most Bidayuh have left their longhouses and nowadays live in kampungs (villages) in modern wood or brick houses, but some examples of Bidayuh longhouses still remain and can be visited on a day trip from Kuching.
bika-e	Bika-e refers to quarrel or heated arguement.
bisa	Bisa has two meanings. It can refer to wet or can. For example: "Bisa Nai" is can do while "Ubok Bisa" refers to wet hair. Alternative word to "Bisa Nai" is "Dapud Nai"
bisig	Bisig refers to clean.
bori (Bau Jagoi)	Bori is a house. Courtesy of Mr. George Martin The Biatah called a house as "Ramin" and a "Bori/Beri" is a hut.
brasuh	Brasuh refers to smoking.
bre-muh	Bre-muh is padi planting. The word "Bre-muh" originated from the word "emuh" which refers to a padi farm. Bidayuh usually plant padi on a hilly area, hence hill padi farming.
buda	Buda is white.
buran	Buran can be a moon or a month. For example: "Jewa Buran" is bright moonlight while "Taruh Buran" refers to three months.
burah	Burah is awake (or awakening)
buru	Buru is a species of soft bamboo mainly used for cooking or storage of water. See also "Apuk", "Pisa" and "Tering".
buruh	Buruh refers to hair.
busing	Busing is a cat.
butan	Coconut is called butan.

dari	A Bidayuh lad.
dapud	Dapud is to meet or catch or found. For example: "Dapud dingan" means meet with a friend. "Dapud eken" means caught a fish. "Dapud duit" means found a coin. Alternatively, "Dapud" can also refers to can or possible. See "Bisa".
darum	Darum refers to inside.
dayak	Dayak refers to people. One of the word used to form the word "land DAYAK"
dayung	A Bidayuh maiden.
de-an	De-an refers to a tree branch or to inform. For example: "De-an Dien" refers to a branch of a durian tree. "De-an Agah" is to give news.
derud	Derud (or darud) refers to a mountain. Senah refers to a hill.
deyuh	Deyuh or Diyuh (dayuh) refers to land. One of the root word used to form the word "biDAYUH"
dewun	Dewun refers to leaf.
dien	Dien is local fruit or durian in Bahasa Malaysia. Scientific Name : Durio zibethinus Murr. The durian is a tall tree towering as high as 40m in the jungle rainforest or in semi-orchard. Seed trees may take 8-10 years to fruit. The fruit is green to brown in colour, pendulous, round to oblong in shape and is completely covered with strong sharp thorns. It is a capsule which splits into five parts when ripe and each segment contains brown seeds covered with thick, firm, creamy, yellow pulp with an overpowering aroma. [ picture \| more ]
diki	Diki refers to where.
dingah	Dingah is hear.
dingan	Dingan is a friend. Alternative word for "Dingan" is "Jera".
duh	Duh is not or don't. For example: "Duh Kena" means no good. "Duh Nai" means don't do.
dun	Dun stands for name. For example: "Dun ku inuh Gotot" means My name is Gotot.

eken	Eken is a fish.
emuh	Emuh mainly refers to a padi farm. "Bre-muh" stands for padi farming.

gamar	Gamar refers to picture.
Gawai	Gawai Dayak is the major festival of not only the Bidayuh but the other indigenous peoples of Sarawak. It marks the traditional rice harvest and falls on 31st May and 1st June. During Gawai, many city and town dwellers return to their family longhouse or kampung. In the longhouse, women spend days preparing sumptuous banquets of traditional food, which is washed down with tuak (rice wine). Gawai Dayak is two days of singing, dancing and just letting go. Visitors are welcome during Gawai, and as well as having a wonderful time they will gain a good insight into the powerful ties that hold longhouse communities together in an era of rapid social change. Elderly folks (those who are pagans) believe that the success of the harvest is controlled by the spirits of the padi. Thus rituals are held to appease the spirits at the beginning of the planting season. Among the aims of the festival are to expressed their thanks to the spirits of the padi and to request the spirits to give a better harvest during the next planting season. Officially, the festival falls on June 1. It is a public holiday. But traditional celebration with rituals to expressed their thank to the spirits of the padi with offerings is held on difference dates ranges from the end of May to July, in the various villages. Each traditional celebration lasts for three days and three nights. At present there are only a few villages still carrying on with the traditional celebration, while the younger generations celebrate the festival on June 1, in a modern way, with open house for relatives and friends from various races. It is in fact becoming a typical Malaysian festival with multi-racial favour. Celebrations also take place in the cities. For example in Kuching a "Ngiring Kenyalang" will be held. This local Mardi Gras-style parade weaves its way around the streets of Kuching with members of Sarawak's different ethnic groups dressed in full traditional costume. Cultural and musical performances will also be held around the city.
gaun	Gaun is happy.
gapang	Gapang is worry. For example: "Manyah gapang" is don't worry.
giruga	Giruga is a place messed up (messy).
guguh	Guguh is surprise.
guruh	Guruh is to sit.

iju	Iju is an apparatus (contraption) for trapping fish.
ingan (Bau Jagoi)	Ingan is a polite way to address somebody who is older than you. Courtesy of Mr. George Martin The Biatah address the elders as "Angan".
inuh	Inuh stands for is.

jemut	Jemut is a rag.
jera	Jera is a friend. Thus, "Jera dayung" refers to a girlfriend. "Berjera" is to make friend or befriend. "Jera" is an alternative word to "Dingan".
jepo	Jepo is a shirt. Biatah Penrissen called shirt as "Skinang".
jepuh (1)	Jepuh refers to a tooth.
jepuh (2)	Jepuh refers to a snake.
jeta	Jeta is ours.
jewa	Jewa is light or day or bright. For exampe: "Anu Jewa" is daylight while "Prita Ati Jewa" refers to this lamp is bright.
juah	Juah is a big rattan basket, cylindrical in shape. A small rattan basket is called a "Tambok".
jukat	Jukat is old. For example: "Jukat Jemut" is an old rag.

kadi	Kadi is to remove.
kadis	Kadis refers to grasshoppers
kebus	Kebus is dead.
kejit	Kejit is ear.
kena	Kena is good.
keren	Keren is to show.
keris	Keris is to see or saw.
kerum	Kerum is dark. It is also the root word for "Sengarum", meaning tonight.
kesong	Kesong is a dog.
kirin (Bau Jagoi)	Kirin- see. "Oku kirin muu" is I see you. Courtesy of Mr. George Martin See is called "kiris" in Biatah. In Bukar Sadong, see or look is called "tabuk".
kudip	Kudip is rear/raise or earn. For example: "Kudip siok" is to rear chicken. "Kudip adup" to earn a living for one self.
kujet	Kujet is pinch. "Kujet kejit" to is pinch an ear.
kudos	Kudos is a generic name for vegetables. However, it can also refers to dishes. For example: "Purun Kudos" is to plant vegetables while "Kudos Eken" refers to fish dishes.
kuka	Kuka is to open.
kupak	Kupak is to peel. For example: "Kupak Umbung" is to peel a bamboo shoot.
kusi	Kusi is a key.

madin	Madin is now.
mamuh	Mamuh is to take shower or bath.
man	Man is to eat. "Man" is also the root word for "Pinguman" which stands for food.
mani	Mani is why. "Mani" is also called as "Mai" in Biatah Penrissen.
manyah	Manyah is do not. "Manyah Man" is don't eat.
manuk	Manuk is a generic name for bird.
medud	Medud is cold. For example: "Pi-in medud" is cold water. Hot is peras
mekat	Mekat is to rise.
mekebur	Mekebur is to fly or flying.
menam	Menam is pain. It is also the root word for "Branam" which stands for ill or sick.
merot	Merot is to go in.
meting	Meting is don't have. For example: "Meting Pi-in" stands for no water.
mijog	Mijog is to stand.
minea (Bau Jagoi)	Minea is a task of planting padi seed in a nusery. Courtesy of Mr. George Martin
minyu	Minyu is speak. For example: "Minyu Biatah" is to speak in Biatah.
miris	Miris is to buy or purchase.
moot (Bau Jagoi)	Moot is rubber tapping. One of the most common way of living during the olden days beside doing some gardening. Courtesy of Mr. George Martin
mudas	Mudas is sweating. Sweat is called "Udas".
mukud	Mukud refers to coughing.
muh	Muh is done. For example: "Muh Minyu" is have spoken.

nai	Nai refers to make or prepare or build. As such "Nai apui" is to make fire but "Nai pi-in" is actually preparing a drink.
ningga (Bau Jagoi)	Ningga to see/look or to watch. "Oku suka ningga muu" means I like to look at you. "Ningga TV" is to watch TV. Courtesy of Mr. George Martin The Biatah called see/look as "Tingga".
ngabang	Ngabang is a "open" house visiting during the Gawai as well as any other festival.
ngapuh	Ngapuh is simply. For example: "Ngapuh Nai" is simply do. "Ngapuh Suba" is simply try.
ngiduong (Bau Jagoi)	Ngiduong is to stare Courtesy of Mr. George Martin
ngokang (Bau Jagoi)	Ngokang refers to hunting. Courtesy of Mr. George Martin Biatah called hunting as "Ngasu".
ngudung	Ngudung refers to a meeting or a conference.
ngutuom (Bau Jagoi)	Ngutuom refers to harvesting (of padi) using a specially made knife(tuwei). Courtesy of Mr. George Martin The Biatah called this process "Ngutum".
nisod (Bau Jagoi)	Nisod is submerge. Courtesy of Mr. George Martin The Biatah called submerge or sinking as "Tegerum".
nok	Nok refers to drinking. For example: "Nok pi-in" is drinking water. The Bau Jagoi called drinking as "Nuok".
nuris	Nuris is to write or compose.
nyamba	Nyamba refers to old folks or matured.
nyireeng	Nyireeng refers to peeping or to peep.

pede	Pede is salty.
penu	Penu is to walk or to make a move.
peras	Peras is hot.
pi-in	Pi-in refers to water.
pinjan	Pinjan refers to a window.
pingirih (Bau Jagoi)	Pingirih is helping each other (mostly on a rotation basis or return helping). Usually done during padi planting or harvesting season. This tradition is still practise among the Bidayuh community this day. Courtesy of Mr. George Martin The Biatah called this as "mengeris".
pira	Pira is a baby.
pisa	Pisa is a species of bamboo mainly used as a vegetable stand. See also "Apuk", "Buruh" and "Tering".
prita	Prita refers to lamp or lighting.
puno	Puno is full.
purok	Purok is short. Amu, pronounced "a-moo" is long.
purug (Bau Jagoi)	Purug is a process after 'minea' that is transferring the young paddy into the paddy field. Courtesy of Mr. George Martin The Biatah called this process "Purun Pedi".
purun	Purun refers to planting. For example: "Purun rada" is to plant pepper vines.

rais	Rais refers to a state or a country. A village proper can also be consider as a Rais.
ramin	Ramin is a house in Biatah. Bau Jagoi referred a house as a "Bori/Boli".
rada	Rada is pepper (Piper Nigrum L) . For example: "Rada buda" refers to white pepper. The green, immature fruits of the pepper vine are harvested and dried, turning black upon drying. White pepper is obtained by letting the "berries" turn red (ripen) and then removing the outer husk, leaving the straw-colored "kernel". It is milder than black pepper.
rawang	Rawang refers to a family.
raut	Raut refers to a sea or ocean.
rebur	Rebur is destroyed or damaged.
reda	Reda refers to awake or realised.
re-e	Re-e refers to ginger. Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale . The plant's rhizome (stem that grows at ground level like iris) is used fresh as well as dried and ground. It is a common ingredient in Asian cooking and flavors ginger snaps, ginger ale, ginger beer, ginger cake and pumpkin pie.
reset	Reset is a local fruit or langsat in Bahasa Malaysia. Scientific Name : Lansium domesticum jack.
ruang	Ruang is seed. For example: "Ruang Kudos" is vegetable seeds.
rupas	Rupas is to free. Rupas can also means quitting from a job.
ruah	Ruah means to go out. For example: "Ruah so arun" is out from home or not at home. Alternative sentence for "Ruah so arun" is "Meting so arun".

sebak	Sebak is air or wind.
sekeduh	Sekeduh/bekeduh is to run or running.
serpak	Serpak is a bottle. Biatah Penrissen called bottle as "Jebur".
sewan	Sewan refers to marriage or married.
siok (shiok)	Siok (shiok)is chicken. "Babang Siok" refers to a rooster. Biatah Penrissen called chicken a "siap".
sikuk	Sikuk refers to mangosteen fruit. Scientific Name : Garcinia mangostana Linn. The mangosteen is an evergreen tree about 10 to 25m tall with a dense pyramidal crown. The fruits produced are apomictic. The fruit is about 6 to 7cm in diameter, round but slightly flattened at the ends. It has a smooth thick, firm rind, pale green when immature and turning dark purple or red-purple when ripe. Enclosed by the rind is the edible pulp in 4 - 8 white segments. The flavour is slightly acidic but sweet and delicious. Each fruit has 1 to 2 seeds. [ picture \| more ]
sinda	Sinda is a knife.
siyang	Siyang (sinjang) is a pant or trousers.
so	So refers to from. "So" is to be pronounced like "Sou" or "Sou..x"
sumuk	Sumuk is a grandmother. A short name for a grandmother is ofcoure "Muk". For example: "Muk Redan" means the old lady is a grandmother of Redan. If the old lady have many grandchildren, her shortname would be derived from the title "Muk" and the name of the eldest grandchildren.
sungi	Sungi refers to a river.
sura	Sura can be a sun or a sunny day.

tapan	Tapan is a winnowing rattan pan used for winnowing padi.
tapau	Tapau is a minor flooding or overflow. Big flood refers to "Uba baas".
tambok	Tambok is a small rattan basket, cylindrical in shape. A big rattan basket is called a "Juah"
taruh	Taruh refers to number three (3).
teban	Teban is to bring.
temi	Temi is a foreigner or a visitor. "Di-nemi" is to visit (usually to far away places).
tema	Tema is to touch.
tenuk	Tenuk is to cook or boil. For example: "Tenuk Tubi" is to cook rice while "Tenuk Pi-in" is to boil water.
teris	Teris is a rope.
teru	Teru is scared or afraid or frighten.
tering	Tering is a species of gaint bamboo mainly used as construction and weaving and a source of food. Scientific Name : Dendrocalamus giganteus. See also "Apuk", "Buruh" and "Pisa". [ picture ]
tewan	Tewan refers to a wound or being wounded.
teya	Teya is a farm, garden or an orchard.
teyung	Teyung is a great grandmother.
tiban	Tiban is a door.
tibayan	Tibayan is a form of makeshift bridge or platform for crossing small stream or muddy path.
tidu (Bau Jagoi)	Tidu- to watch object from above. To look down. Courtesy of Mr. George Martin
tikiyung	Tikiyung is a generic name for snail.
tinga	Tinga is to see or look or meet. For example: "Tinga wayang" is to see a movie while "Tinga Doktor" is to meet with a doctor. See "dapud" that stands for meet.
tubi	Tubi is rice.
tuak	Bidayuh rice wine usually consumed during the Gawai festival.
tuwas	Tuwas refers to angry.

uba	Uba refers to flood. For example: "Pi-in Uba" is flood water.
ubak	Ubak refers to head. For example: "Ubak baga" is big head. A leader is called as "Pegubak"
ubok	Ubok refers to hair. For example: "Ubok buda" is white hair.
udas	Udas refers to sweat. Sweating is called "Mudas"
ujen	Ujen refers to rain or raining. For example: "Pi-in ujen" is rain water whereas "Anu ujen" is raining or a rainy day.
umot	Umot is a ghost.
uwee	Uwee refers to rattan. Scientific Name : Calamus spp., Daemonorops spp. Native to Asia, rattan is the collective name for the climbing palms. They are rope-like, woody climbing plants that can grow to 600 feet long and diameters between 1/8 of an inch to more than 2 inches. After being collected from the forest the stems are boiled in oil and scoured in sand or sawdust to remove their natural gums and resins. The outer skins are removed and used to weave furniture, baskets, screens, and chair seats. The inner core is use for making baskets. Rattan is presently the largest source used in the fabrication of wicker furniture. Within the family of rattan, there are several hundred varieties. The harvesting of rattan occurs between 7 to 15 years from the start of the new growth.
uwang	Uwang refers to firewood.

Proud To Be Sarawakian

2008-09-22T14:05:00.001+08:00

IGNORANT fellas asking STOOOPID questions about SARAWAK.

sarawak flag

our symbol, hornbill bird

Q: Oh, you are from Sarawak ! *eyes wide with excitement* So far away! How you people come here ah?
A: See this?

everyone can fly.

Q: Oh, like that! So back home, you people live in trees ar?
A: I live on trees. Not in trees.

my house

Q: You guys have electricity or not?
A: SESCO, mind you.

SESCO building in Kuching

Dumb head. do we have electricity?

Q: Kuching got airport or you use boat go Johor?
A: I use BUS

Miri Airport

do we have airport?. Kuching International Airport

Q: How long if I take bus from Singapore to Kuching?
A: Serious?! You're one hell of a stupid idiot!

Go la. Use your bus to cross South China Sea

Q: Over there got what car?
A: View below

which car you want?

Q: Got road or not?
A: What??

do we? do we? have road? hahahaha..

Q: Sarawak inside Sabah , right?
A: You fail Geography ka?

Q: Eh? Sabah Sarawak not the same meh?
A: You really stupid in Geography

Q: Kuching how big ar?
A:You really need to learn Geography

Q: Kuching got a lot of cats hoh?
A: Idiots. Do you have common sense? Kuala LUMPUR , a lot LUMPUR lahhh!

Q: Sarawak got Malay?
A: I wanna KILL you. You learn HISTORY?

our great CHIEF MINISTER

Q: Sarawak people can speak English?
A: If not, how am I going to answer YOU, YOU Idiot?

Q: You people from Sarawak use Ringgit?
A: No. We used Barter System.

we practice that. FUCK if you believe it!

I'm proud to be a Sarawakians. I hope I've just cleared the shadow and shallow mind of some IGNORANT fellas.

I'm a November Baby

2008-09-22T03:00:00.000+08:00

Jan
Pretty/handsome. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Sensitive. Down-to-Earth. Stubborn.
Feb
Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexiest out of everyone. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest And loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Horny. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizing dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions. Repost this in 5 mins and you will talk to someone new and realize that you are a perfect match.
Mar
Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Great kisser. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Observant and assesses others.
Apr
Suave and compromising. Funny and humorous. Stubborn. Very talkative. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal. Does work well with others. Very confidant. Sensitive. Positive Attitude. Thinking generous. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Able to cheer everyone up and/or make them laugh. Able to motivate oneself and others. Understanding. Fun to be around. Outgoing. Hyper. Bubbly personality. Secretive. Boy/girl crazy. Loves sports, music, leisure and traveling. Systematic. Hot but has brains.
May
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Shy towards opposite sex. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High-spirited.
Jun
You've got the best personality and are an absolute pleasure to be around. You love to make new friends and be outgoing. You are a great flirt and more than likely have an a very attractive partner. a wicked hottie. It is also more than likely that you have a massive record collection. You have a great choice in films, and may one day become a famous actor/actress yourself - heck, you've got the looks for it!!!
Jul
Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. spazzy at times. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.
Aug
Outgoing personality. takes risks. feeds on attention. No self-control. Kind hearted. Self-confident. Loud and boisterous. VERY revengeful. Easy to get along with and talk to. Has an "every thing's peachy" attitude. Likes talking and singing. Loves music. Daydreamer. Easily distracted. Hates not being trusted. BIG imagination. Loves to be loved. Hates studying. in need of "that someone". Longs for freedom. Rebellious when withheld or restricted. Lives by "no pain no gain" caring. Always a suspect. Playful. Mysterious. "charming" or "beautiful" to everyone. stubborn. curious. Independent. Strong willed. A fighter.
Sept
Active and dynamic. Decisive and haste but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people's problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Usually you have many friends. Enjoys to make love. Emotional. Stubborn. Hasty. Good memory. Moving, motivates oneself and others. Loves to travel and explore. Sometimes sexy in a way that only their lover can understand.
Oct
Loves to chat. Loves those who love them. Loves to takes things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn't pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Brave and fearless. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care to control emotions. Unpredictable. Extremely smart, but definitely the hottest AND sexiest of them all.
Nov
Trustworthy and loyal. Very passionate and dangerous. Wild at times. Knows how to have fun. Sexy and mysterious. Everyone is drawn towards your inner and outer beauty and independent personality. Playful, but secretive. Very emotional and temperamental sometimes. Meets new people easily and very social in a group. Fearless and independent. Can hold their own. Stands out in a crowd. Essentially very smart. Usually, the greatest men are born in this month. If you ever begin a relationship with someone from this month, hold on to them because their one of a kind.
Dec
This straight-up means you are the most good-looking person possible... Better than all of these other months! Loyal and generous. Patriotic. Competitive in everything. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Easy to talk to, though hard to understand. Thinks far with vision, yet complicated to know. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having lots of ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Has that someone always on his/her mind. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Abiding. Able to show character. One guy/girl kind of person. Loveable. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves music. Pretty/handsome. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Sensitive.

Tarubah Bansa Iban Nemu Bekalingai (Bepantang - Tattoo)

2008-09-16T12:52:00.003+08:00

MENYA bisi kitai Iban siko ke benama Gendup. Kenyau ari agi biak iya endang penyumpit bendar. Iya suah bendar bemalam dalam kampong, ba lubang batu, di puchok kayu enggau sabelah endor bukai ke manah endor iya nat ka diri dalam babas leboh iya kelalu jaoh udah tapejoh nyumpit. Iya mega endang orang ke berani ngelaban malam, enda takut ka hari jai tau ka ular-embayar, jelu-antu ke tau nganu kitai dalam babas.

Nyadi sakali iya kelalu jaoh tapejoh nyumpit, nyau enda nemu pengelama diri ke udah bejalai. Kepuas bejalai dalam babas dia iya tak rembus ba pendai orang, lalu tepeda ka indu siko mandi. Apin Gendup sempat ngangau alai indu nya lalu nyapa.

“Lalu Gendup, lalu enggau aku mandi dulu,” ko indu nya.

“Nama kebuah enda lalu,” pia ko Gendup, ngengkah ka ma iya lalu sama mandi enggau indu nya. lya alit ati meda indu nya tak nemu nama iya. Udah tembu mandi indu nya lalu mai Gendup niki ka rumah.

“Niki meh Gendup nyereta aku, sida ke lelaki nadai mindah, bisi di rumah magang,” ko indu nya leboh ka mai iya niki.

“Manah endar enti sida bisi di rumah magang,” ko Gendup.

Nyau semak kaki tangga, dinga Gendup tak bakasetik-bakasetok munyi utai dalam rumah orang nya. Iya enda nemu belaba ka pengawa orang ke bengat bakasetik ngemalat nya.

“Nama pengawa orang di rumah dia?” Ko iya nanya indu ke disempulang iya ari pendai.

“Eh, orang ngaga kalingai, orang bepantang,” ko saut indu
nya.

Seduai pen lalu niki ka rumah. Nama agi meda temuai niki, orang lalu bakaraoh ngasoh dudok. Tang iya madah ka diri lalu enggau indu nya ka setak ka dulu. Datai ba tengah Rumah, indu nya lalu tama ka bilik. Gendup lalu ngait ka ma enggau duku iya ba tandok rusa ke ba tiang. Apai tuai orang ba ruai dia lalu nudok ka iya. Gendup pen lalu dudok nunga apai tuai orang nya. Peda iya nyau genarau tuboh apai-tuai orang nya penoh laban kalingai.

Udah badu makai lemai nya sampal bendar orang sarumah, enggau indu enggau anembiak, begulu ka Gendup. Udah nanya ka menoa, orang lalu nanya ka pejalai, laban iya bengat nadai kala udah rembus udah ngebus ba menoa nya. Gendup madah ka diri pejalai lantang. Ninga iya pejalai lantang, sida lalu bungah. Dia sida ke bujang madah ka diri deka ngaga kalingai ka Gendup, dikena ngingat ka iya ke baru rembus. Tang Gendup apin madah ka diri deka, nyangka tak pedis dipantang, ninga munyi orang ti bepantang nyau bakasetok leboh iya baru datai tadi. Malam nya sida ketuai lalu madah ka Gendup bagi kalingai ke diengkah ba tuboh, baka ba rekong, bau, lengan, pah, belakang enggau endor bukai. Orang mega lalu madah ka pasal tegulun ngagai iya.

Tegulun Design by Augustine Anggat Ganjing - Basic Iban Design

“Tegulun enda tau digaga ngapa enti kitai nadai dengah,” pia ko orang madah ngagai iya.

Nyau rindu ninga sida berandau ka pasal kalingai, hari siti baru iya madah ka diri deka dipantang sida. Nya alai sida ke bujang lalu berengkah ngaga kalingai ka Gendup. Tiga hari berunggu sida mantang baru tembu. Nama agi, nadai utai ngemanah nya kalingai ba sebelah tuboh Gendup, orang ga endang landik, bengat tak penatai kalingai. Bentara ka hari udah nya, kalingai iya pan udah ga gerai magang, dia iya madah ka diri bisi ati deka pulai ka menoa, tang iya enda nemu jalai pulai. Apin Gendup pulai, apai-tuai orang nya lalu madah ka nama diri ngagai iya.

“Nama aku Selang Pantang,” ko iya. “Bala kami tu Antu Pantang magang. Nya alai laban nuan, Gendup, terubah mensia datai ba rumah kami nuan mega dulu digaga ka kami kalingai. Lalu nadai orang bukai nemu ngaga pantang enti enda ari ajar nuan enggau peturun nuan jemah ila,” Pia ko jako Antu nya bejako enggau iya. Udah nya iya lalu madah ka jalai pulai ngagai Gendup.

Datai di rumah orang bela ngenong magang medah utai tak begenarau chelum sabelah tuboh Gendup. Iya lalu becherita ka diri ke diau ba rumah sida Antu Selang Pantang, kenyau ari iya ke rembus ba pendai lalu betemu enggau indu mandi. Ari ajar Gendup nya meh pun Iban nemu begaga ka kalingai ba tuboh.

THE IBAN LONG HOUSE

2008-09-16T12:24:00.002+08:00

ENDURING THE TEST OF TIME

"Huha! Huha! Huha!" The chief of the Ngemah Longhouse, Juan, Son of Belulok, intones as he raises his gloss of Tuak, the festive rice wine. All around him the Iban men and women raise their glasses echo lng his cry. The benevolent spirits have been summoned to bear witness to the proceedings. Tonight, with the sweet and potent rice wine smoldering in our veins, we witness the Iban ritual that invokes the protection of the guardian spirits, ensuring that no harm shall befall any of us. Deep in the rainforest of Kuching, along the churning waters of the clear Lemanak River, the proud Iban people dwell. For centuries, this has been their home. This ancient river with its spirit trees leaning vainly over their reflections, has borne the struggles of the legendary warriors and headhunters of yore. Here beneath the glorious ruby blossoms of the Ngsurai trees, where the water runs clear as molten glass, traditional Ionghouses still stand, enduring the test of time. The re-mote and secret locations of these sanc- tuaries keep the Ibaa people and their culture alive and untainted. We sit on mengkuang woven mats in the communal hall of the Ngemah Ionghouse, named after the tributary that runs from the Lemanak River. (All Ionghouses derive their names from their tributary. And it is no wonder, for it is from this source that life flows.) All around us, the jungle is alive, its rhythm gaining momentum as the night approaches. Oil lamps are lit across the communal hall, and the thirteen families that reside here are gathered to add their voices to the petition for protection, as well as to join in the festivities.

The haunting melody of the Ngkrumong fills the hall. The poignant tones produced by these small gongs is punctuated by the feverish beat of the Tawak and Bendai, brass gongs customarily used in tribal ceremonies, to drown out the sounds wrought by bad omen birds, As the rhythm increases, a sinewy Iban man, swathed in a dark blue loin cloth with the feathers of the pheasant and hornbill adorning his hair, and bearing the ornately carved oblong wooden shield and parang of the warrior, begins his dance. Bathed in the warm light of the oil lamps, his movements are strong and firm. Colourful beads swing around his neck as he lets out a bird-Pke cry, and swivels into a near squatting position, his thighs bulging with muscle. He strikes dramatically Iow stances and skillfully maneuvers his shield around him in time to the pulsing beat of the gendang. The warrior looks up and down, his arms taking on the movement of flapping wings, bringing to life the rhinocerous hornbill in his every step.

As the rhinoceros hornbill shrieks for the last time, the melody dies down and the dance of the pheasant commences. This is performed by a barefoot Iban woman, attired in an exotic tribal dress. On her head, she wears the carved sugu comb topped with a delicate tiara. As she dips gracefully, moving her hands in a soothing motion, the brass bells that encircle her ankles clink and jingle adding to the alIure of the dance. The dances of the hornbill and pheasant are performed by another Iba, man and woman. Finally, the dancers come together and begin dancing in a circle, twirling, a blur of brilliant colors and feathers. The Ngkrumong is hushed, the beat of the gendang, tawak and bendai begins to slow down, and the ceremony is over for tonight.

With rice wine spilling over onto the finery woven mats, we get ready for the night. Whilat the families disappear into their rooms, we sleep in the communal hall, called the 'ruai', where sheer canopies of mesquite nets have been erected over soft mattresses, the lamps illuminating these most personal of spaces, Perhaps, an explnation is necessary far this statement. I say 'most personal' because, the way of life of the Iban people seems so open, personal space is limited. Everthing seems to be shared, The only space that seems private is within the confines of the mosquito net. To fully understand this, one has to observe the amazing structure of die tonghesso. The amazing longhouse, like all others, is accessed by climbing a flight of steep and narrow steps carved from the bark of a tree. The first step on this unique stairway has a tail carved into it symbolizing the bottom, whilst at the peak, a face peeks somewhat eerily, Upon passing this threshold, one enters the realm of the longhouse. A long patio of split bamboo rolls along, extending to the very end of the house. This area is used for drying produce, clothes or simply for enjoying the light evening breeze, with the full view of the steep rice hills rising like brilliant jade mountains in the back- ground. Entering the wooden longhouse from any of the numerous doorways, one stumbles upon the 'mai' where many a languid afternoon is spent sheltering from the rays of the sun, weaving rattan bas kets, sharpening toeIs, mending fishing nets or simply snoozing in this peculiar sphere, the paragon of private publicness. Here neighbors are family. The close proximity that would have most families flying at each other's throats creates a strong bond here, and squabbles are hardly heard of. In light of such clustered sharing, it should net come as much of a surprise to note that the 'bilik' or family room affords as much privacy as the shrubs by the riverbank. Consisting of just one living area, where the whole family resides, this space often hosts up to three generations at a time, When a man and woman are married, they join the man's parents in their quarters. In this space their very awn family will take root and grow too, an ancestral room for the many generations of apai(fathers) and inai(mothers) who will live, love and pass on to the next world.

Discussion of privacy and matrimonial affairs is net complete without mention of the old courtship custom or 'ngayap', which has ceased to be practiced today for various reasons. It seems, in the old days, when toiling in the fie/ds left little time for the young to socialize, it was acceptable for the suitor to visit his intended in her family room at night, And so, in the darkness, accompanied by the busy buzzing of the nocturnal insects and prob- ably the rapid thumping of his head, the earnest suitor would steal into the girl's family 'biIik' and after a brief introduction, enter her mosquito net to get better acquainted. How cozy! Next to her net, the girlwould keep an oil lamp burning. Should the girl wish to reject the advances, she would relight the oil lamp, and the suitor would disappear into the night. Shouldshe allow the lamp to go out, this would signify her acceptance. It was impera-five that this nocturnal visit proceed for three consecutive nights, in order for the couple to become adequately acquainted to make a decision regarding marriage. During this time, the couple would only be permitted to converse, nothing else. But although this tropical paradise seems like the Garden of Eden, this is not utopia, and ieevitahtv an overtg amorous suitor would have just a little more than talking on his mind. After all, the mosquito net rouses strange feelings. And so, in light of decaying chivalry, this charming practice has been abandoned.

It seems that women who sleep past 7.0Oam, are considered lazy, and therefore undesirable. But, what about holidays or weekends? In the Ionghouse, time as we know it holds no significance. They are not bound by days on a calendar, but by the moon, the rain, the changing of the seasons that leads up to the harvest. Everyday is a day of work, and work is a way of life.

Flash back of the 80's....

2008-09-12T12:00:00.001+08:00

I'm sure all these will make you recall back to your childhood, the good old days...

No one will know what the feeling is when seeing these pictures but only those who was born in the early 80's will understand exactly how much we miss these...

We used to like to eat these....

We used to play....

We used to watched....

We used to have these....

Got A Job, Work, Quit...

2008-09-05T09:44:00.001+08:00

Few days ago somewhere last Saturday, I was out with a friend. We were talking about stuff and he offered me a job... He said on Tuesday 2nd Sept can you start work and I ask for Wednesday...
I went to the office on that Wednesday morning and had some briefing about the job. They ask me to start full working day the day after, and I decided to quit. because i know i will not last long.
By the way, job was suppose to supervise factory workers.....

This Is Cool

2008-08-08T16:05:00.001+08:00

Tattoo of an Iban (From Borneo)

2008-08-07T12:53:00.001+08:00

For Borneo's Dayak peoples, spirits embody everything: animals, plants, and humans. Many groups have drawn on this power by using images from nature in their tattoos, creating a composite of floral motifs using plants with curative or protective powers and powerful animal images.

Tattoos are created by artists who consult spirit guides to reveal a design. Among Borneo's Kayan people, women are the artists, a hereditary position passed from mother to daughter. Among the Iban, the largest and most feared indigenous group in Borneo, men apply the tattoos.

These tattoos are blue-black, made of soot or powdered charcoal, substances thought to ward off malevolent spirits. Some groups spike their pigment with charms—a ground-up piece of a meteorite or shard of animal bone—to make their tattoos even more powerful.

For the outline, the artist attaches up to five bamboo splinters or European needles to a stick. After dipping them in pigment, he or she taps them into the skin with a mallet. Solid areas are filled in with a circular configuration of 15 to 20 needles.

Ritual Tattooing

Traditionally, Dayak tattooing was performed in a sacred ritual among gathered tribe members. Among the Ngaju Dayak, Krutak said, the tattoo artist began with a sacrifice to ancestor spirits, killing a chicken or other fowl and spilling its blood.

After a period of chanting, the artist started an extremely painful tattooing process that often lasted six or eight hours. Some tattoos were applied over many weeks.

For coming-of-age tattoo rituals, the village men dressed in bark-cloth. This cloth, made from the paper mulberry tree, also draped corpses and was worn by widows.

Tattooing, like other initiation rites, symbolized both a passing away and a new beginning, a death and a life.

Head-hunting Tattoos

One Dayak group, the Iban, believe that the soul inhabits the head. Therefore, taking the head of one's enemy gives you their soul. Taking the head also conferred your victim's status, skill and power, which helped ensure farming success and fertility among the tribe.

Upon return from a successful head-hunting raid, participants were promptly recognized with tattoos inked on their fingers, usually images of anthropomorphic animals.

Head-hunting was made illegal over a century ago—but even today, an occasional head is still taken.

Borneo Scorpion Tattoo

One of the great islands of the world, is part of the Malay Archipelago located southwest of the Philippines. It is also one of the few places today where tattooing continues to be practiced in a tradition that may stretch back thousands of years. Although it is but an island, it is home to several native subgroups: the Iban (also called the Sea Dayak), Kayan, Kenyah, and Land Dayak. Often times, though, these peoples are grouped under the single term Dayak, used to refer to any of the indigenous people of the interior of this lush and mountainous island. In the late 1800s, anthropologists started to become interested in the traditional cultures of the peoples of the region and several investigative expeditions were mounted. From these, as well as the work of modern researchers, we are provided a rare glimpse behind some of the symbols at work in tattooing and the meanings that they hold. As with many indigenous forms of tattooing around the globe, the art of tattooing was not simply art for arts sake. Instead, tattooing was an integral part of the culture, a ritual expression, specifically connected with spiritual beliefs. The scorpion symbol, also sometimes known as kala, was noted particularly in Iban tattoo designs by Charles Hose (a civil officer who worked in Borneo over twenty years) and William McDougall (an English anthropologist) in their 1912 publication The Pagan Tribes of Borneo. However, the authors note that the “scorpion” design is actually based on the highly stylized image of the aso, the mythical dog/dragon associated with protection from malevolent spirits. Hose and McDougall suggest that the Iban adopted their tattoo designs from other subgroups on the island and created their own interpretations afterwards. In the kala design, the claws of the scorpion were originally the back end of the dog while the hooked ends at the back of the scorpion design were originally the open jaws of the mouth of the dog. Although it has no particular significance in the scorpion design, even the rosette-like eye of the dog still persists in the center.

An old iban man's tattoo, each tattoo has its own meaning.

The traditional way of doing a tattoo.

This is called "bungai terung".

Iban Tattoo backpice... " Kelingai Ketam Nyepit" & "Kelingai Ketam Itit".

Is This True??

2008-08-06T11:43:00.000+08:00

When a girl MISSES You & when a boy MISSES you

Girl Facts ;

When a girl is mean to you after a break-up, she wants you back but she is too scared she'll get hurt and knows you're gone forever!

when you catch a girl glancing at you, she wants you to look back and smile

When a girl bumps into your arm while walking with you, she wants you to hold her hand

When she wants a hug she will just stand there

When u break a girls heart she still feels it when you run into each other 3 years later

When a girl is quiet, millions of things are running through her mind

When a girl is not arguing, she is thinking deeply

When a girl looks at you with eyes full of questions, she is wondering how long you will be around

When a girl answers, "I'm fine," after a few seconds, she is not at all fine

When a girl stares at you, she is wondering why you are playing games

When a girl lays her head on your chest, she is wishing for you to be hers forever

When a girl says she can't live without you, she has made up her mind that you are her future

When a girl says, "I miss you," no one in this world can miss you more than that

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Guy facts ;

When a guy calls you, he wants to be with you

When a guy is quiet, he's listening to you

When a guy is not arguing, He realizes he's wrong

When a guy says, "I'm fine" after a few minutes he means it

When a guy stares at you, he wishes you would care about him and wonders if you do

When your laying your head on a guy's chest, he has the world

When a guy calls/texts/comments/messages you everyday, he is in love

When a (good) guy tells you he loves you, he means it

When a guy says he can't live without you, he's with you till your done

When a guy says, "I miss you," he misses you more than you could have ever missed him or anything else

MODERN REPLY TO MODERN LOVE LETTER

2008-08-06T11:40:00.000+08:00

Message:

Dearest Bedah,

I am very happy to inform you that I have fallen in love with you since Tuesday, the 17th of August 2003. With reference to the meeting held between us on the 17th of August 2003 at 1500 hours, I would like to present myself as a prospective lover. Our love affair would be on probation for a period of no less than three months and depending on compatibility, would be made permanent.

Of course, upon completion of probation, there will be continuous relationship training and relationship appraisal schemes leading up to promotion from lover to spouse. The expenses incurred for coffee and entertainment would initially be shared equally between us.

Later,based on your performance, I might take up a larger share of the expenses. However I am broad-minded enough, to be taken care of, on your expense account.

I request you to kindly respond within 30 days of receiving this letter, failing which, this offer would be cancelled without further notice and I shall be considering someone else. I would be happy,if you could forward this letter to your sister, if you do not wish to take up this offer.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Yours sincerely

Abu

_________________

MODERN REPLY TO MODERN LOVE LETTER

Dear Abu

Please refer to your letter dated today.

I am pleased to inform you that I hope to accept your proposal for romance. However, you should be informed that there are certain conditions of acceptance. Promotional prospects are to my satisfaction.

However,please enlighten me as to your retirement benefits. Gratuity should be generous.I also need to be assured that there is sufficient security with regards to this commitment. If there is any chance at all of retrenchment or consequent disinterest on your part, then I should receive monetary compensation according to union standards.

Due to the nature of my position, I am sure you will agree that an expense account should be arranged for my access in light of the 'VIP'.

I shall be entertaining. In addition, housing and transport allowances should be in order and nothing less than a Jaguar is in order.

Please also note that there should be no moonlighting restrictions placed on myself. If you are still interested in the relationship,please reply on an urgent basis as other prospective lovers have sent indications of interest.

Please also note that my sister is happily employed.

Yours perhaps

Bedah

World Rainforest Music Festival 2008

2008-07-31T19:13:00.001+08:00

For months of preparations, the time finally came... 3 of us went for the trip...
Melvin Lim, Benny Lim & Seth S Peli.

We left kl on the 11th of July, took the 5.30pm flight to Kuching. When we reached Kuching, i finally felt like its been 10 years since i was back there. Anyway, I'll talk bout the Sarawak Trip later. This is for the rainforest event.

Im not going to write much... It will be in oder acording to time and date starting 12th July to 13th July 2008.

This few pics above was a show where one of the audience was ask to perform with the performer...

The Kayan Group

Having some drinks with some of my friends

Me with my best friend pat

With some poeple I met there

This group is from Poland and they were performing there too

This was the sun set view towards the santubong mountain.

This guy is from Africa I guess, but all people can remember bout him is he like to shake his butt when dancing.

This Japanese guy really love his drum.

"Put your hand in the air and say OHOH"

Group from India

The End Of The Show... See u next year.

As usual mud party....

My old collage mates...
They love to pose.

For those who is intrested in going for this Rain Forest thing, It will be held on the same dates and days next year which is 11th-13th July 2009.

One Of The Night To Be Remembered

2008-07-05T13:22:00.000+08:00

All alone in my room yesterday late afternoon when my phone rang and a friend invited me to go to this place called Borneo Rainforest. She said:" come la.... my fwen's bday party tonight." and i answered back who the hell is ur friend and I dun even know how to get to Borneo Rainforst Club.

Anyway, thanks to a friend of mine Roy who agreed to follow and join me there, found the place. So roy and I started of with a couple of bir.....

While we were there, we were entertained by one of the local band who did some live performance here. It was kind of great. And the songs they sang was marlevous........

To my surprize, the people next to where I sat happen to Sarawakians too.... They don't really look Sarawakians..

Two Hours Later..... As ussual, GIRLS.......(Guys, you know what I mean)
They Finnaly showed up....

Oh ya, the one in black, (not the guy), was the B-Day Gurl... Happy Birthday Gurl... And now you are officially one year older..... All da best....

That's about it. I could not take any more picture coz one of the staff warned me not to take any more pic. He said"You are not allowed to take pic with professional camera in here or else I will confiscate your camera"....... And, nice meeting you guys. Its always great to meet new friends.

Thousand apology to all my friends for not putting up most of the pictures. These are the best that I had. And the quality of the pictures here is not that good. I did it so that the file can be smaller. Let me know if you want the original.

Think?

2008-07-02T17:51:00.000+08:00

What in life do u love most?
What do you hate most?
Can you really judge yourself?
Why does some people say "Life is boring?"
Well, have you really ever examine your self?
Have you ever ask yourself "Who Am I"?
Have you ever ask yourself "How Can I Be My True Self"?
How are you spiritually, physically and emotionally?

Think hard.... Why is this things so important in life?

FUNNIEST DIVORCE LETTER !!

2008-06-26T01:49:00.001+08:00

One of my friend emailed me this and i thought it was stupid... so decided to put it up...

Dear Wife:

I'm writing you this letter to tell you that I'm leaving you forever. I've been a good man to you for seven years and I have nothing to show for it.

These last two weeks have been hell. Your boss called to tell me that you quit your job today and that was the last straw.

Last week, you came home and didn't even notice that I had a new haircut, had cooked your favourite meal and even wore a brand new pair of silk boxers. You ate in two minutes, and went straight to sleep after watching all of your soaps. You don't tell me you love me anymore; you don't want sex or anything that connects us as husband and wife.

Either you're cheating on me or you don't love me anymore; whatever the case, I'm gone.

Your EX-Husband

P.S.
Don't try to find me. Your SISTER and I are moving away to West Virginia together! Have a great life!

Dear Ex-Husband -

Nothing has made my day more than receiving your letter. It's true that you and I have been married for seven years, although a good man is a far cry from what you've been.

I watch my soaps so much because they drown out your constant whining and griping. Too bad that doesn't work.

I DID notice when you got a hair cut last week, but the first thing that came to mind was 'You look just like a girl!' Since my mother raised me not to say anything if you can't say something nice, I didn't comment.

And when you cooked my favourite meal, you must have gotten me confused with MYSISTER, because I stopped eating pork seven years ago.

About those new silk boxers: I turned away from you because the £49.99 price tag was still on them, and I prayed that it was a coincidence that my sister had just borrowed fifty quid from me that morning.

After all of this, I still loved you and felt that we could work it out. So when I hit the lottery for ten million pounds, I quit my job and bought us two tickets to Jamaica. But when I got home you were gone. Everything happens for a reason, I guess.

I hope you have the fulfilling life you always wanted. My lawyer said that the letter you wrote ensures you won't get a penny from me. So take care.

Signed,

Your Ex-Wife, Rich As Hell and Free!

P.S. I don't know if I ever told you this, but my sister Carla was born Carl. I hope that's not a problem.

Why??

2008-06-16T23:26:00.000+08:00

Why do we ((sleep)) in [[temple]],

But stay ((awake)) through a [[2 hour movie]]?

Why is it so ((hard)) to talk about [[God]],

but so ((easy)) to talk about [[sex]]?

Why are we so ((bored)) when we look at a [[Religious magazine]],

but find it ((easy)) to read [[Playboy]]?

Why is it so easy to ((ignore)) a [[Godly]] myspace bulletin,

Yet we ((repost)) the [[nasty]] ones?

Why are ((temples)) getting [[smaller]],

But ((bars and clubs)) are [[growing]]?

Why is it so easy to purchase {beer} and {wine}?

But so hard to donate 25 cents for a {Charity}?

Why is it so easy to worship a {Celebrity}?

But very difficult to engage with {God}?

Think about it, are you going to repost this?

Are you going to ignore it, cause you think you'll get laughed at?

The Lord said:

If you deny me in front of your friends, I will deny you in front of my faith

Phua Chu Kang explaining sex to Aloysius...

2008-06-15T19:03:00.001+08:00

Phua Chu Kang

best in Singapore and JB,an some say Batam

Chu Kang ( PCK ) explaining sex to

Chu Beng's son, Aloysius...

Aloy : Why is making love so enjoyable?

PCK : Aiyah, ah boy, enjoyable becaws, same like when you dig your

nose with your finger mah!

Aloy : Do you think women enjoy sex more than men?

PCK : Of course woman lah ! When you dig dig your nose, your nose feel

better than your finger, right?

Aloy : Why do women hate it when they get raped?

PCK : Ai-yah! Say, you walk along the load,den someone come over and

dig your nose, you like or not? Ehhh? Don't pray pray ah...

Aloy : Why is it a woman cannot have sex when she is having her

menses?

PCK : Oy!! If your nose bleeding, you still go and dig meh?? Siow

ah!!blain, use your blainnn.....

Aloy : Why is it most men don't like wearing condoms when they are

making love?

PCK : Ehhhh, when you dig your nose ah, you like to dig with a glove

on your finger or not? Not the same shiok feeling mah. Corlight or

not?

Aloy : Why is making love carried out in private?

PCK : Ah boyyyyy, use your blain, use your blainnnnn. you go and dig

your nose in flont of your whole class izit? Stupid lah!!

Aloy : Wah...... Uncle Chu Kang, you are very good.

PCK : Aiyah...... best in Singapore and JB,an some say Batam also

ah!!!

Hotel California Iban "Drunked" Version

2008-06-12T14:02:00.001+08:00

Hotel California Iban "Drunked" Version... It was gawai eve...

The Ibans (picture)

2008-06-06T14:46:00.003+08:00

This is the life of the my people, The Iban Tribe, located in Sarawak, Borneo Island.

This is the "Ruai" where the long house people do their gathering and stuff....

A Tirp To Penang

2008-05-19T21:11:00.000+08:00

The Last time I went to Penang and meet my friend Kevin was 3 years ago... and it did not occur to us that he was going to get married... But last week end, he did....
So i canceled all the thing that I have to do that weekend just to be at his wedding.

Anyway, the poor thing is I brought my camera but I keep on forgetting to take picture with it and I really regret it... The only pic I have was only the last moments I had in Penang.

James Ho... The Big Guy

Joseph And Kevin

How la Macha... Use Fork a??

cooked or not the chicken?

For more Pic can see at my friendster and facebook...

Bitter Rivals United By The Game - Malay Mail 5 May 2008

2008-05-05T20:29:00.001+08:00

-Malay Mail-
-5 May 2008-

IF IT'S NOT CLEAR, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO VIEW IT BIGGER.... HAHA²

What I Love The Most is Photography

2008-04-30T17:59:00.000+08:00

Some of the photo's I took over the years....

Manchester United Vs Barcelona FC

2008-04-27T00:25:00.000+08:00

As we all know, last Wednesday morning when Barcelona met Man U at their 1st leg semi final's it ended up goalless draw... During the match, we all could see their desperateness of wanting to score goals but ...... the ball did not want to roll in back of net.

A missed penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo ensured FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC remain deadlocked at 0-0 after an enthralling first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final.

The tie sprang to life from kick-off, providing drama as early as the second minute when Ronaldo headed on Scholes' corner only for Milito's raised arm to intervene. The Portuguese international took the spot-kick himself, but fired wide to the relief of the majority in the 98,000 sell-out crowd. Well off the pace in the Primera División, Barça's season rests on this tie and they quickly found their feet, a lightning run from Lionel Messi putting the away team on the back foot. It was breathless stuff as the home side probed a makeshift United back line, shorn of the unwell Nemanja Vidić.

Not forgetting, the selfish C. Ronaldo was always the target.... Good for him tho.... FC Barcelona's Rafael Márquez might be suspended for the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg but would at least be available for the final while several others will walk a disciplinary tightrope as the last-four ties conclude. A booking in his side's 0-0 draw against Manchester United FC at the Camp Nou means that Mexican defender Márquez misses the second leg at Old Trafford, but while he will be forced to watch nervously as his side battle for a place in the final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on 21 May, at least he is secure in the knowledge that he would be free to play should Barcelona prevail.

Frank Rijkaard said the goalless home draw against Manchester United FC was "not a good result" but refused to be drawn on who is now favourite to reach the final in Moscow, saying his FC Barcelona team still "have a great chance" of reaching a second UEFA Champions League showpiece in three years. His counterpart, Sir Alex Ferguson, was satisfied with the outcome but was disappointed with the way his side built attacks and their lack of possession.

But as a football fan, no mater how close you are with your friends, lover or partner, you would always support the team you love most like this couple....

My Dreams... Will come true

2008-04-24T05:11:00.001+08:00

There are many things that we have dream of in life that we want it to happen..... And we really hope it will come true before we "go". Well, some of it have came true to me... Some times I think to much and it makes me confuse of what to do, or should I really do it? or can I really do it? and at the end of the day, it does not accomplished from my dream to the real world.

The things that I love to do is cooking, sports, photography and lots of other stuff.... And I often dream that I can do all of this in a great way. Maybe do it for charity or .. i dun know...

Sports

I'd love to have my own pool, a gym, and a half basketball court at my house. This will make me have more time to dot simple sports like swimming, or work out in the gym. I also dream that one day I will represent a district or maybe this country in Indoor Football (footsal) one day. I really love that game.

Traveling

Wow! traveling... I really dun want to start on this topic but I have to write it down. I've always wanted and dream of going to these places:
- Rome
- New Zealand
- Usa
- England
- Canada
- France
- Australia
- China

Of all these places, I've been to USA ( 1994 & 2007 ), New Zealand (1993 ) and Canada (2007 ). I definitely will reserve France and Rome for my honeymoon destination with my wife. Next year or end of this year I'm planing to go to either England ( to see Liverpool FC in action ), or maybe Australia & New Zealand. My other target is to ride on my super bike or big bike from Singapore to Thailand. And I really need to get one this year.

Cooking

Cooking is one thing that I love the most... And i dun mind after I get married I'll be the cook at home. Hopefully in 1 or 2 years time I can open a restaurant or a cafe. It's all in my planing, and the type of food will be, Borneo Kampung cooking, Western cooking, Chinese cooking, Malay cooking, Thai cooking but no Japanese coz I'm not good in it and I dun like Japanese food.

Photography

This is my BIG TOY. Currently I'm doing free lence photography and so far I've done wedding photography, dinners, and panoramic picture. Soon I know I will get a new camera which will cost me around 10-13K.

This are all that I really want to do and I dun care if I do it alone or with someone else. Hopefully it will be great if I can do this stuff with my girl friend or my wife ( which I dun have now. Hopefully God will provide me one soon, hahaha ).

Anyway, I think I have to stop here and continue another time. I have other things to complete and do and sleep is one of them. Any comments? Just drop it at the comment section or if any one wants to joing me in this so called advanture, just let me know. Oh ya, I'll be going back to Kuching, Sarawak on July 11-13 for the World Rainforest Music Festival. Any one wants to follow just let me know before 15th May 2008.

The Difrent Looks of Me

2008-04-16T03:33:00.000+08:00

Trough out the pass few years I still can remember how many times I've been to a Saloon or a barber. Usually I will ask my friends to cut my hair... but when there is no one to help? i will do it my self.....

A collage Life to remember (SEGi Sarawak)

2008-04-15T15:29:00.001+08:00

After a few months had pass, I begin to miss my collage life, friends and stuff we used to do...

when we were there we did many things together. But now, all has gone their own way. Some went off shore to work, some opened their own company, some got married, some even went back home and will never return back to earth. ( you know what i mean ).I would not want to write a but i put up some picture. Maybe some of you are there...

still remember the time in the evening before going out to play sports we would have tea time together... now, tea time alone infront of the computer... doing work...

during the week end we would go out, do stuff like bowling, hang out at water front and much more stuff together... now, weekend will always take the time to sleep as long as i can.....

At some nights, we will have happy time together in the hostel, but now? at night i would always look for a bed to sleep... Really miss that time....

Despite of all the crazy stuff we do, we would always dress smart to class....

another endless night

2008-04-14T18:43:00.002+08:00

another endless night
my heart skipped a beat
i tried to count it every time
but i fell victim to the cold hard street
gasping from a love so divine

she tormented me with her smile
and prasied me with her stlye
hidden in blood, my heart was slain
left to rott alone in pain

she is the demon in my mind,
and my angel with love so pure and fine
the only one who see's me standing here
standing alone clentching on to this fear

loaded words,pierce my flesh
stealing my very next breath
the pain is almost to much to bare
but i can't help but smirk and stare

wacthing as the blood drips
and the feeling of death's grip
grasp hold of me so tight
just to make sure i sleep, just right

In This Sea Of Lonely

2008-04-14T18:42:00.001+08:00

I am still drowning in this sea of lonely
Yet you act like you don’t even know me
And all of these years we had been together
None of the happiness we appear to endeavor

Still left empty inside’ all you have taken away
Cold and still denied’ so i end up going astray
So what am I to do? Because it is myself that I blame
I can’t seem to run or hide away from all of the shame

The feelings I feel of you are utterly out of control
Just unmanageable’ remembrance’ I can’t console
I am stuck here and your heart it still all remains
Reminiscence of you while going down memory lane

All that we had ever done together’ just holding hands
Love for each other deep inside our hearts’ creating plans
But now you are not the same person you were years ago
You have evolved into somebody that i no longer know

You’re just not the same’ you have changed way too much
It has become such a shame we have lost our since of touch
I am still longing for your presence to just appear once again
Even if we could become friends is fine but I just want to mend

I'll never let go

2008-04-14T18:41:00.001+08:00

I'll never let go

I stare right pass you in a daze,
With all the bloody tears running down my heart,
You see it raining in my blood shot eyes,
I can't stand to hear the empty silence,
In my head,
It doesn't help the numb broken pieces,
In my heart
Walking down every dark highway,
Flashing lights, Blind my eyes,
Plays a disturbing film, In the dark,
I'll put your gun against my head,
One last look at you leaves a scare on your heart,

And it's you,
That put the gun in my hand,
And it's the gun,
You heard drop to the floor,
And it's my,
Broken promise the gun lays next to,
And it was you,
That held my hand, and I'll never let go,

Black is the church where all the broken hearts cry in,
When the coffin slides down the isle,
Right under the death words the rabi whispers,
Next time you hear me,
I'll be screaming in the night,
With my hands drenched in your blood,

And it's you,
That put the gun in my hand,
And it's the gun,
You heard drop to the floor,
And it's my,
Broken promise the gun lays next to,
And it was you,
That held my hand, and I'll never let go,

Sorry for the blood that stained your floor,
I tried to see you through my blood shot eyes,
But couldn't stay awake for that one last minute,
To say goodbye to you,
Don't for get to lay the black rose across my coffin,

And it's you,
That put the gun in my hand,
And it's the gun,
You heard drop to the floor,
And it's my,
Broken promise the gun lays next to,
And it was you,
That held my hand, and I'll never let go,

A poem for someone I Admire the most

2008-04-10T00:15:00.001+08:00

To the gurl who has made me realize who I really am,

If I Were Her Lover....

I

If I were her lover,
I'd wade through the clover
Over the fields before
The gate that leads to her door;
Over the meadows,
To wait, 'mid the shadows,
The shadows that circle her door,
For the heart of my heart and more.
And there in the clover
Close by her,
Over and over
I'd sigh her:
"Your eyes are as brown
As the Night's, looking down
On waters that sleep
With the moon in their deep" . . .
If I were her lover to sigh her.

II

If I were her lover,
I'd wade through the clover
Over the fields before
The lane that leads to her door;
I'd wait, 'mid the thickets,
Or there by the pickets,
White pickets that fence in her door,
For the life of my life and more.
I'd lean in the clover—
The crisper
For the dews that are over—
And whisper:
"Your lips are as rare
As the dewberries there,
As ripe and as red,
On the honey-dew fed" . . .
If I were her lover to whisper.

III

If I were her lover,
I'd wade through the clover
Over the field before
The pathway that leads to her door;
And watch, in the twinkle
Of stars that sprinkle
The paradise over her door,
For the soul of my soul and more.
And there in the clover
I'd reach her;
And over and over
I'd teach her—
A love without sighs,
Of laughterful eyes,
That reckoned each second
The pause of a kiss,
A kiss and . . . that is
If I were her lover to teach her.

A tragic Lost

2008-04-02T04:28:00.000+08:00

Today, April 1st, at around 9 am i received a phone call from my best friend's mom. She told me that his son Jeff, had just passed away. At first I thought she was fooling around with me, (obviously is was April Fool's day). So I was like,:" ya, ya. Aunty, are u serious?? and she answered yes. I still could not believe until I heard the back ground voice behind her, i guess, (people crying).

I fell to tears... I never expected him to go so soon. I called one of my friend and he was on the way to jeff's house at that time. So he told me what heapend. I was so... If you know how it feels to loose someone so close to you, you'll know what I mean.

Jeff and I studied in different collage. We met when we were playing basketball. He was like a brother to me. At one point, he asked for my help. His house mate's was at their final semester. So he was looking for a new place to rent. So I invited him to rent a place with me. We spend most of our times together like brothers. (Except his Girlfriend. HEHEHEHE) I can't write much...

Jeff, Hope you'll rest in peace. You will always be remembered... Adios Armigo..

This is funny

2008-03-25T01:27:00.001+08:00

I really think this is funny.....

Funny And Weird

2008-03-25T01:05:00.000+08:00

In this world there are all kinds of people and all likes to do different things. One of my big time hobby is photography. BUT.... ,

Some made photography so funny, nice, beautiful, and that's why they are called professionals...

Most photographer sometimes gets bored taking pictures like the ones above, so the decided to do something like this....

The Meaning Of My Name: SeTh

2008-03-24T00:04:00.000+08:00

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth

Seth (Hebrew: שֵׁת, Standard Šet, Tiberian Šēṯ; Arabic: شيث Shith or Shiyth; "Placed; appointed"), in the Book of Genesis of the Hebrew Bible, is the third listed son of Adam and Eve and brother of Cain and Abel and is the only other son mentioned by name. According to Genesis 4:25, Seth was born after the slaying of Abel by Cain, and Eve believed God had appointed him as "replacement" for Abel "because Cain killed him". He is commemorated as one of the Holy Forefathers in the Calendar of Saints of the Armenian Apostolic Church on July 30.

Seth in the Hebrew Bible

In Genesis, Seth was the third son of Adam and Eve, and is their only child mentioned by name besides Cain and Abel. After stating that Seth was to Adam "a son in his likeness and image", born when Adam was 130 years old (Genesis 5:3), Genesis 5:4 states that Adam fathered "sons and daughters" before his death aged 930 years.

Seth had a son, Enosh, or Enos at age 105 (Genesis 5:6) and further children; he lived 912 years (Genesis 5:8).

Rashi (Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaqi) refers to Seth as the ancestor of Noah and hence the father of all mankind. According to Zohar 1:36b, Seth is "ancestor of all the Generations of the Tzaddikim" (righteous ones). Parshat Balak refers to "all of Seth's descendants" (Numbers 24:17).

Seth in Gnosticism

In Gnosticism, Seth is seen as a replacement given by God for Cain and Abel. It is said that late in life, Adam gave Seth secret teachings that would become the Kabbalah.

One particular school of Gnosticism arose which focused on Seth called the Sethians.

Josephus about Seth

Josephus refers to Seth as the most notable of the sons of Adam in the Antiquities of the Jews, and reports that his descendants built the Pillars of the sons of Seth.

Seth in the Garden of Eden

According to the noncanonical Testament of Adam and medieval legend, Adam, knowing his death is near, calls his son Seth to his side. He tells Seth to go back to the Garden of Eden, to enter and get three seeds from the fruit of the Tree of Life. Adam then instructs Seth to return to him and place the three seeds in his mouth before burying his body. Seth does as his father requests and makes the trip to the Garden of Eden. At the gate stands the Archangel Michael, who asks Seth his business. Seth tells him, and Michael lets him pass, directing him to the tree of life. Seth collects three seeds from the fruit of the tree, and then returns, back through the gates, down to his father, who by this time has died. He digs Adam's grave, and buries him, placing the three seeds in his mouth before covering him with dirt. Eventually three trees spring up from Adam's grave, and it is these three trees that are later chopped down to provide the wood for the three crosses on Golgotha.

Malaysian Early 80’s Baby part 2

2008-03-21T20:08:00.001+08:00

Malaysian Early 80’s Baby part 2
I guess many of you have read the “Malaysian 80’s Baby”. Well I, seth a.k.a boy, thought that the article is not enough so I decided to add more and call it Malaysia Early 80’s Baby Part II.
Remember the time when we went to school everyone was wearing their Bata or Power school shoes? What must we have at that time? The reflector. I can’t recall why it was so important that when we go out with our mom we must have a reflector in at our shoe. If we could not afford that brand, we go for the high cut shoe “Warrior”. And for guy who played soccer, our 1st real football boots was always Gold Cup. Our slipper was either the heavy ‘selepar jepun’ or the light ‘selepar jepun’.
Boys, they usually have their hair comb by their mom because mom usually doesn’t want them to waste hair cream. If we do it our self we usually put over doze of hair cream/gel and when we sweat white sweat will roll down your cheek or neck. Girls usually have pony tails, or they made their hair the “mee magie style”.
Our parents usually dress us up at that time and we don’t really have any choice of fashion. It was either ladybird or Kiko. And most of the time when we want to use the phone to call our classmates about our home work, we always need permission or else kena rotan…..
Our entertainment source was only TV1, TV2 and TV3 for some places only. And just with that 3 channels we always have stories to talk about.
Most of my friends back then were already short sighted because of Micro Genius TV Game. Remember their glasses? It was, Big, Thick, Round and none can afford a contact lens. I bet it does not exist at that time I guess…
I guess back then our attitude was much different then kids now days, we were more outgoing, more adventures, more ‘lasak’ and pain were not really in our dictionary at that time. We used to play by the drain, climb trees, and shoot each other with rubber band. Cycling with our BMX or Grand Father’s bicycle around and go hang out at friend’s house. (lepak kat rumah kawan was the word). And their mom would prepare horliks or milo for us to drink after we finished playing. The girls would always sit near the drain or at a swing and share their stories with each other. Most important was the curfew. I f we don’t get home latest by 7pm we would be rotan or locked out side the gate for at least ½ hour.
Now days kids and teenagers can go out any time they want and come back any time they want to. Their hair style is worse that a Hong Kong Film star, some got spike hair, Beckham wanna be, Bleach hair, dyed hair and more… some girls go botak (bald) which I don’t know the reason why they do it. They got friends and they call it a gang or a society (for us is unhealthy). Most I see now is girls show more of their flesh, not enough cloth to cover everything up.
Some kids below 12 years old I see now can use public transport alone, eat at KFC alone, knows and use cool gadgets like 3Ghandphone, sms, mms, vms, YM, MSN. No more budaya lepak at friends house, all they know is PS3, PSP, X BOX.
To summarize all of this, we, early 80’s born babies was bound by a very strict rules and regulations, and we thanked our parents for that because of that they made us more matured at an early age.

Funny lunch In KL

2008-03-21T17:40:00.000+08:00

Today, the funniest thing heapend to my cuz n I. We had a meeting with one company at 12 noon. wanted to start a deal on web site that they wanted to create.

Anyway, when we finished the meeting we went to eat lunch, so Ben said: "let go eat at my bos sister's shop" n i answered ok. When we went in da shop, we looked at the menu, and the cheapest meal was RM7.00. I was like.... shit, i dun have enough money. i only got Rm10. and Ben only got RM4. We were in deep trouble. Odered warm water wich cost RM0.50 each.

Anyway, the food was good. I mean it's worth it. I ate butter chicken rise. it was fantastic. But we were not eating in peace. Worried that we did not have enough money to pay for the food. Thanks to the owner of the shop we had free drinks and one ringgit off the food. Thanks a lot. On the way back, as usual i'll take my camera out and take some picture. It's all posted. Just scroll down.

A big event to remember....

2008-03-20T16:20:00.000+08:00

Situation: Trip To Siar Beach Resort, Lundu Sarawak
Date & Time: Some time few month's ago in Year 2007.
Duration: 2 Days + 1 Night

This was the biggest project of my life (at that time), I had to planed lots of stuff, like budget out the money, accommodation, food, bus, the activities for at least 50 over people. It was stressful at first but thanks to my best friends, Leshly, Arsoberi, Patricia, n Givan.

When we left the collage, i was so excited that every thing will turn out very well, but it went the other way. We forgot to bring simple stuff like salt, onions, kicap, and sugar. I was so ..... (^*&^%*&)

Anyway, when we reach, good thing most of the participants cooperate with me to make my job easy. Assign them to their rooms and stuff. Then we started on our activities, simple fun games like treasure hunt , mini explorace and creative making of stuff......

We had fun most of the time till like before the BBQ time, when something we did not expect happen. One of our participants was rob. Her phone & camera got stolen. Anyway, we tried hard to let go of that incident by continuing our BBQ session and later followed by dance party with all students and staff.

Overall, we had lots of fun event of the bad incident, anyway, for all who helped me out, Arigato Kojaimas.... thanks... Hope in the future we can do stuff like this again but with more fun.