If you ask me about love


And what i know about it

My answer would be....

It’s everything about Allah

The pure love, to our souls

The creator of you and me,the heaven and whole universe

The one that made us whole and free

The guardian of HIS true believers

So when the time is hard

There’s no way to turn

As HE promise HE will always be there

To bless us with HIS love and HIS mercy

Coz, as HE promise HE will always be there

HE’s always watching us, guiding us



So when the time is hard

There’s no way to turn

As HE promise HE will always be there

To bless us with HIS love and HIS mercy

Coz, as HE promise HE will always be there

HE’s always watching us, guiding us

And HE knows what’s in all in our heart



So when you lose your way

To Allah you should turn

As HE promise HE will always be there…



HE bring ourselves from the darkness into the light

Subhanallah praise belongs to YOU for everything

Shouldn’t never feel afraid of anything

As long as we follow HIS guidance all the way

Through the short time we have in this life

Soon it all’ll be over

And we’ll be in His heaven and we’ll all be fine



So when the time gets hard

There’s no way to turn

As HE promise He will always be there

To bless us with HIS love and HIS mercy

Coz, as HE promise HE will always be there

HE’s always watching us, guiding us

And HE knows what’s in all in our heart



So when you lose your way

To Allah you should turn

As HE promise HE will always be there…



Allahu Akbar…



So when the time gets hard

There’s no way to turn

As HE promise He will always be there

To bless us with HIS love and HIS mercy

Coz, as HE promise HE will always be there

HE’s always watching us, guiding us

And he knows what’s in all in our heart



So when you lose your way

To Allah you should turn

As HE promise HE will always be there…



Allahu Akbar…

Song by Maher Zain

It is Okay...

After one year joining oleochemical industries.....

Happy Mother's Day

My morther was born on 9 May 19...... . To express our gratitude and thankful  to her, this year we celebrated her birthday at Lanjut Beach Resort, Rompin.

" Mother..! You are queen in our heart "

Kenneth E. Heselton has written in his book 'Boiler Operator’s Handbook' :

      "There are two basic types of personel at works, those that put in their eight hours on job while doing as little as possible and those that are proud of their profession and do their best to keep their plant in top shape and running order. You must be one of the latter and you should take pride in that alone."

Please guide me....

Crisis...

This is the words for us during crisis.


1. Be safe

2. No by-pass and stay in compliance

3. Flexible and hang in there

4. Share workload and built ideas – help in any way we can help, support the leader.

5. Break the functional barrier

6. Learn from this opportunity and avoid further mistakes.

7. Stay positive and keeps our head up. This is a running plant.

8. Manage your work life.

We have gone through all of these before and we will come out stronger.

We, are WAU...

WE, are WAU

Like WAU, we aim to fly high

We are benchmarked locally and globally, a leader in ALL areas

Like WAU, we are colorful

We respect and honour each other, give equal opportunities to ALL irrespective of RACE, GENDER, RELIGION or AGE

Like WAU, we fly the best in good weather

We work the best in a Clean, Safe and Environmental Friendly place

Like WAU, we fly with the help of skill, wind and string We are focused and fully equipped to perform

Like WAU, we are “balance” when we fly high We strive to balance our work with our personal life

Like WAU, we change direction with the wind We adapt rapidly to changes and excel through changes

Like WAU, we are the Malaysian’s identity We are open, honest, sincere, friendly and we respect everybody

WE are called “WAU” We impress others, their expression is “WOW”

W-World Class, A-Awesome, U-Unbeatable

To Improve memory....

Several guidelines to improve my memory

To exercising my brain, there are some basic things I can do to improve my ability to retain and retrieve memories:

1. Pay attention.  
2. Tailor information acquisition to my learning style.
3. Involve as many senses as possible.
4. Relate information to what I already know.
5. Organize information.
6. Understand and be able to interpret complex material.
7. Rehearse information frequently and “over-learn”.
8. Be motivated and keep a positive attitude.

Healthy Habits that Improve my Memory
Regular exercise	Increases oxygen to brain. Reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. May enhance the effects of helpful brain chemicals and protect brain cells.
Managing stress	Cortisol, the stress hormone, can damage the hippocampus if the stress is unrelieved. Stress makes it difficult to concentrate.
Good sleep habits	Sleep is necessary for memory consolidation. Sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea leave you tired and unable to concentrate during the day.
Not smoking	Smoking heightens the risk of vascular disorders that can cause stroke and constrict arteries that deliver oxygen to the brain.

Nutrition and Memory improvement

A diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and “healthy” fats will provide lots of health benefits, but such a diet can also improve memory.

• B vitamins, especially B6, B12, and folic acid. They’re also involved in making red blood cells, which carry oxygen. (Best sources: spinach and other dark leafy greens, broccoli, asparagus, strawberries, melons, black beans and other legumes, citrus fruits, soybeans.)
• Antioxidants like vitamins C and E, and beta carotene, fight free radicals, which are atoms formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules. Free radicals are highly reactive and can damage cells, but antioxidants can interact with them safely and neutralize them. Antioxidants also improve the flow of oxygen through the body and brain. (Best sources: blueberries and other berries, sweet potatoes, red tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, green tea, nuts and seeds, citrus fruits, liver.)
• Omega-3 fatty acids are concentrated in the brain and are associated with cognitive function. They count as “healthy” fats, as opposed to saturated fats and trans fats, protecting against inflammation and high cholesterol. (Best sources: cold-water fish such as salmon, herring, tuna, halibut, and mackerel; walnuts and walnut oil; flaxseed and flaxseed oil)
  Because older adults are more prone to B12 and folic acid deficiencies, a supplement may be a good idea for seniors. An omega-3 supplement (at any age) if you don’t like eating fish. But nutrients work best when they’re consumed in foods, so try your best to eat a broad spectrum of colorful plant foods and choose fats that will help clear, not clog, your arteries. Your brain will thank you!

VUCA ....D-Day 2010

Yesterday, I attend The Company D-Day or Deployment Day for year 2010 which had been held at Vistana Hotel, Kuantan. The main objective of this program is for the top management to share and deliver the 2010 vision and the mission to all the employees.


There were such a great, amazing presentations and workshops given by Chairman, General Manager, Plant Manager and respective leaders that inspired me. Here, I just noted one word from the bundle of them.

Plant Manager said :

“Presently, we are living in VUCA environment”

I tried to find the meaning of word Vuca but the result vuca was not found in the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary. But, one website notes that VUCA is a military term used to describe environments criteria.

Actually, VUCA stand for V- Volatility, U-Uncertainty, C-Complexity, and A-Ambiguity.

That’s mean the industry are challenged with all the VUCA threat. To survive, we have to change and always be positive. Then, we must convert VUCA with new VUCA. It reminds me that the doctor heal the snake bite with the snake serum ..hehe, make sense also!!!

So, new VUCA is V- Vision, U- Understanding, C- Clarity, and A- Agility.

It was half day program and after lunch we have simple game for team building. Then...at the end of the session, every body was given adidas voucher worth RM170 and one mini ball (replica of South Africa Word Cup 2010-worth RM80)....kira okay la.

Al-Mulk

Try to wake up early about 3am in the morning when everybody still having their sweet dream, and hear this recitation through your heart, sure your tears will drop w/o you realise it,..Allahhu Akbar.!

Once upon a time in Pamol Sabah...(Nov 2006-May 2008)

Too many great memorable things here....One day we will back sooner or later,..hehe, only for visit lah...

Too busy..

Since 15 Oct 2009, I try to write something but too busy right now..

My Last Day..10 October 2009

Finally, on 10 October 2009, my day with this company has come to an end.

It’s very sad to be saying goodbye to this company and to Managing Director, Mr. Steven. But at the same time I know that I was leaving in good shape and going now for 'greener grass'.

I do want to tell Mr. Steven how much I have appreciated of giving me the opportunity to contribute for this company. I have learned some of the things from you that make me more confident to face for a greater challange in the future.

And for all the staffs - your support, cooperation, fun and laughter, tear and sadness, desire e.t.c.– I think that’s what I am going to miss most!. I would like to wish you all the very best.

(From left: Juli,ton,miss teoh,lee,malini,anu,tamil,surya,shida)

And, for this very special canteen's family...Thanks for everything. May Allah bless you all.

(efa,ema,amy,kak wok,adik, abg din)

And lastly, for all the operation staffs, locals and foreign workers who paint all the colors in my workday...I would like to say a very big thank you to you all.

...part of PMC family...

Bye-bye.

Flying Without Wings

Recently, I try to understand what is the real meaning of my blog's title "Flying Without Wings". Then, I asked myself " Can somebody fly without wing..? How to fly without wings..? The answer is impossible. So, why this sentence is used for...? For example, I found this lyrics of the song by Westlife (...Opps! Sorry. I'm not the fan of Westlife,..never, but because it has a similarity with my blog title).

FLYING WITHOUT WINGS - WESTLIFE

Everybody's looking for that something

One thing that makes it all complete

You'll find it in the strangest places

Places you never knew it could be

Some find it in the face of their children

Some find it in their lover's eyes

Who can deny the joy it brings

When you've found that special thing?

You're flying without wings

Some find it sharing every morning

Some in their solitary lives

You'll find it in the words of others

A simple line can make you laugh or cry

You'll find it in the deepest friendship

The kind you cherish all your life

And when you know how much that means

You've found that special thing

You're flying without wings....

This is only part of the lyric. So, I can make a conclusion that "Flying Without Wings" is not about the real action, but the feeling at one moment in time that will bring us happiness.    .........to be continued.

My Weekend...(4th October 2009)

Last Saturday, after  office hour I drove my car from Teluk Intan back to Kg. Pasir Tumbuh, Hulu Gua Musang. My journey took almost 5 hours to reach to the school's quarter where my family stays at the moment. It is very tiring but for the sake of my family, I'll  ensure that  i can meet them every week. Kg. Pasir Tumbuh is located in the district of Hulu Kelantan, about 40 km in remote area from Gua Musang. Currently, about 50 numbers of family are staying here.

SK Pasir Tumbuh 

This is Sekolah Kebangsaan Pasir Tumbuh where 3 of my kids schooling here. You can see this school is surronding by the jungle....fresh air.










View from balcony

This picture was taken from the balcony of school quarter..nice view and fresh air..again.











Having cup of tea with villagers 

After Dawn Prayer, it is routine for the villagers to have a cup of  tea together with nasi belauk.
The orange color T-shirt is Tok Penghulu.







Nenggiri  River

Sunday is a schooling day for Kelantan. So, to fill up my weekend day, I made a walk to view Nenggiri River just 500 metres behind the school.









Pucuk Paku

Also,I was asked to get some pucuk paku which is plenty in the jungle.

Pucuk Paku for Kerabu

Very fresh, delicious and sweet....

Limau Nipis

Villagers also plant a lot of limau nipis here..Very cheap, can buy Rm 2.50 per kilo compare to town area, up to Rm 25 per kilo...







Pacat

If you scared of this blood sucker, don't try to come over here...









"Blood Sucker"

Are you dare enough to deal with this kind of animal....if not, just pay Rm2 to the villagers and you can get bundle of pucuk paku, enough for 2-3 days stock..hehehe..

Pondok

Memorable view .....











One of Villager's house

This house is owned by one of the villagers here..










Bakar Lemang for Jamuan Raya SKPT

In the afternoon, we gotong royong together with the villagers ....'bakar lemang'











Sheep

If you are origin from kampong, and currently busy  cari makan at metropolitan, for sure you will miss this scenery.

Myanmar Workers

During previous Monday Management meeting, MD has made a query regarding the absenteeism among the Myanmar workers for the last 4 months. This matter becomes more serious for the month of September. We have a total of 20 Myanmar workers and 8 of them are in the list of the workers who always absent. Absent mean that they did not come to work without any leave being applied.

We don’t have any problems with the Indonesian and also the Nepalese. They are quite obedient and hardworking. These foreigners are being paid with the different rate. Among them, Myanmar salary rate is the highest. May be that is one the reason why the Myanmar become a bit lazy compare to others.

Anyway, to avoid this absenteeism happened repeatedly, we called all the Myanmar workers for a brief meeting.

Funny thing here, most of them don’t understand Malay or English. At the beginning session, Malay said “macam itik dengan ayam” (duck vs. chicken).We knew that from their respond, they don’t understand our conversation. Only one person, Mint Thu can speak some of Malay words. So, we made use of him as our translator. We tried our best to give the explanations by using body language, hand signal and drawing on the whiteboard.

Our massage to them is very clear:

1. Make sure that this matter is not repeated.

2. If not, they will be sent back to their country and all the expenses will be paid by themselves.

I need a HERO....

Last night, the Supervisor, mandore and boiler man came to my quarters around 1 a.m. They told me that the mill operation has already being ceased due to the leaking of the John Thompson boiler tubes were very bad. They can't rise up the pressure of the boiler more than 150 psi. They already tried to continue the mill operation by supporting with 2 units generator set but failed to fulfill the power requirement.

I asked them "Why can't...last two hours can run what..?” Then my boiler man, Suresh replied in tamil-ay (malay + tamil ) " Itu ayor sudah manyak keluar,.mula-mula satu, lepas tu dua..sekarang hujan sudah mari la tuan!!" I understood what he was trying to explain. So, I said to him "Okaylah, All of you go back to the mill and arrange whatever necessary jobs, I’ll be there a couple of minutes".

I changed my dress and straightly went to the boiler house. Suresh began to show me the leaking area of the boiler. Surprisingly, what he mentioned to me about "air hujan sudah mari" is exactly true.

                                         'water from the leaking tubes'

Actually, I planned to raise up back the pressure of the boiler because maybe they have made a wrong judgment. Anyway, after witnessed the condition of the leaking, I agreed with them.

This morning, our super great engineer, Mr. Sam arrived around 8.00am and shouted at the day shift boiler man, Kumar "Why you all stop the mill?” Then Kumar replied “They stop last night due to the boiler tubes leaking". Mr. Sam not satisfied and asked the boiler man to fire up the boiler again. Kumar referred to me but I said “Let him try first. We see how it will go".

Everybody in the mill knows that Mr. Sam always never respect other people's decision including myself. He can work but can't work as a team mate. May be because he is older, and his service here is longer than me. For me, there is no harm as long as he is doing his jobs.

As expected, he failed in his mission to become a hero today. "Biar Luncai dengan labunya", we prefer to rectify the problems and run the Mechmar boiler.

Me and my replacement

Today, I started my work as normal and entered the mill office at 8.30 am. Around 9.00 am, Chong knocked the door and introduced to me a new mill manager who will replace me afterward. His name Mr. Yee, age of 65 retired from other company. He came from Ipoh, Perak.

He told that MD asked him to come today purposely to see me and also to attend the Monday management meeting. Very experience guy but to me, honestly no so fit anymore to manage the heavy mill like Palm Oil Mill.

I’m not sure why MD willing to employ the retired person…may be due to experiences, most probably..or no choice because at the momoent, the young or middle age engineers not so interested with this company. Anyway, I wish all the best to him and to the company.

Then, Mr. Yee said that he wills formally reporting on 1st October 2009. My last day as stated in my resignation letter was on 17th October 2009. Hence, from 1st to 17th, we have two captains in one ship. As such, I’m start thinking to apply for early release.

Verbally, I have spoken this matter to MD and he agreed with the condition that the replacement of new manager is available before the date. Thanks God, Mr. Yee has appeared this morning… Why? This is because I will start to work with my new company at Kuantan Port Area on 19th October 2009. One day is not enough for me to do the arrangement to move my belonging from Teluk Intan to Kuantan. In fact, I need a few days to prepare myself for new environment …quite stressful also. See how lah….hehe.

Raya and My wife

On the 2nd day of raya, my wife has been admited to HospiTal Tuanku Zaharah, Kuala Terengganu due to hypertension during pregnancy. When measuring blood pressure at Hospital Kuala Berang, a reading of 165/110 shown that it was exceed the ave.limit. Immediately, she was referred to HTZ.

Then, she was given treatment to reduce the BP back to the normal,..and Thanks God, she made it. Anyway she must take some medicine for a certain period. The specialist also advised that it may necessary to deliver the baby early. ( on 38 weeks of pregnancy).

Salam Aidil fitri

Salam Aidilfitri