Petrol up 30 sen

Nation
Tuesday February 28, 2006
Petrol up 30 sen

KUALA LUMPUR: The price of petrol and diesel is up by 30 sen a litre effective today, the highest increase in the past two years.
However, the Prime Minister's Department, in a statement, said that this would be the only increase for the year.
Public transport and commercial vehicle operators only face a 15 sen rise for diesel.
“The Government has decided to introduce a direct subsidy for these operators, making up 84% of diesel users, through a fleet card scheme,” the statement stated.
“With the card they will be able to buy diesel at 15 sen less per litre than the new price.
“The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has sent out letters to the operators who qualify for this scheme.”
The Prime Minister's Department also said the savings from the price increase would be used “to pay for development projects and improving the public transport system for the benefit of all people.”
The decision to increase the price of fuel was to overcome the impact of rising crude oil prices and to curb the increase in subsidies paid by the Government.
The announcement was made in a statement from the Prime Minister's Department at 10.30pm yesterday.
The retail price for petroleum products is being raised because last year the amount of subsidy borne by the Government was RM7.41bil whereas tax exemption stood at RM7.85bil.
“The burden of subsidy and tax exemption borne by the Government from January to February this year was RM1.19bil and RM1.44bil respectively,” the statement said.
The statement said that without the government's subsidy and tax exemption, the retail price of these products in March would have been higher.
Without the subsidy and tax exemption, the price of RON 97 in the peninsula would be RM2.46 a litre, RON 92 RM2.37 a litre, diesel RM1.98 a litre and LPG RM3.21 a kg.
In Sabah, RON 97 petrol without subsidy and tax exemption would be RM2.45 a litre, RON 92 RM2.37 a litre, diesel RM1.97 a litre and LPG RM3.35 a kg.
In Sarawak, the price of RON 97 petrol without subsidy and tax exemption would be RM2.45 a litre, RON 92 RM2.36 a litre, diesel RM1.97 a litre and LPG RM3.34 a kg.
“Although the Government is raising the price of petroleum products, diesel and LPG, the price of petrol and diesel in Malaysia is still cheaper than in other Asean countries except Brunei,” the statement said.

source: http://thestar.com.my

Petrol increase again by Tiga Puluh Sen RM 0.30

wah sai ... everytime increase like tat all mah die ...
haih knew bout the increase but also neva go pump full tank. izzit stupid ?
lazy go pump ler ... haha sumore have to rebut with so many ppl. wait and wait just to save some bucks and how much can u save ? lol...

i think gonna walk or sit bus to work liao ler ... if not gonna pk real soon =p

Why call centre?

PEOPLE WONDER WHY THE CALL CENTRE GUYS ARE PAID SO MUCH......FOR JUST BEING
ON THE PHONE. TAKE A LOOK:

1). Tech Support: "I need you to right-click on the Open Desktop."
Customer: "Ok."
Tech Support: "Did you get a pop-up menu?"
Customer: "No."
Tech Support: "Ok. Right click again. Do you see a pop-up menu?"
Customer: "No."
Tech Support:: "Ok, sir. Can you tell me what you have done up until this
point?"
Customer: "Sure, you told me to write 'click' and I wrote 'click'."
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2) Customer: "I received the software update you sent, but I am still
getting the same error message."
Tech Support:: "Did you install the update?"
Customer: "No. Oh, am I supposed to install it to get it to work?"
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3).Customer:: "I'm having trouble installing Microsoft Word."
Tech Support:: "Tell me what you've done."
Customer: "I typed 'A:SETUP'."
Tech Support:: "Ma'am, remove the disk and tell me what it says."
Customer:: "It says '[PC manufacturer] Restore and Recovery disk'."
Tech Support:: "Insert the MS Word setup disk."
Customer:: "What?"
Tech Support: "Did you buy MS word?"
Customer: "No..."
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4).Customer:: "Do I need a computer to use your software?"
Tech Support:: ?!%#$
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5).Tech Support:: "Ok, in the bottom left hand side of the screen, can you
see the 'OK' button displayed?"
Customer: "Wow. How can you see my screen from there?"
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6) Tech Support:: "What type of computer do you have?"
Customer:: "A white one."
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7). Tech Support:: "Type 'A:' at the prompt."
Customer:: "How do you spell that?"
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8). Tech Support: "What's on your screen right now?"
Customer: "A stuffed animal that my boyfriend got me at the grocery store."

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9). Tech Support:: "What operating system are you running?"
Customer: "Pentium."
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10). Customer: "My computer's telling me I performed an illegal abortion."
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11).Customer: "I have Microsoft Exploder."
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12).Customer: "How do I print my voicemail?"
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13). Customer: "You've got to fix my computer. I urgently need to print
document, but the computer won't boot properly."
Tech Support: "What does it say?"
Customer: "Something about an error and non-system disk."
Tech Support: "Look at your machine. Is there a floppy inside?"
Customer: "No, but there's a sticker saying there's an Intel inside."
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14). Tech Support: "Just call us back if there's a problem. We're open 24
hours."
Customer: "Is that Eastern time?"
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15). Tech Support:: "What does the screen say now?"
Customer: "It says, 'Hit ENTER when ready'."
Tech Support:: "Well?"
Customer: "How do I know when it's ready?"
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16). A plain computer illeterate guy rings tech support to report that his
computer is faulty.
Tech: What's the problem?
User: There is smoke coming out of the power supply.
Tech: You'll need a new power supply.
User: No, I don't! I just need to change the startup files.
Tech: Sir, the power supply is faulty. You'll need to replace it.
User: No way! Someone told me that I just needed to change the startup and
it will fix the problem! All I need is for you to tell me the command.
10 minutes later, the User is still adamant that he is right. The tech is
frustrated and fed up.
Tech: Sorry, Sir. We don't normally tell our customers this, but there is
an undocumented DOS command that will fix the problem.
User: I knew it!
Tech: Just add the line LOAD NOSMOKE.COM at the end of the CONFIG.SYS. Let
me know how it goes.
10 minutes later.
User: It didn't work. The power supply is still smoking.
Tech: Well, what version of DOS are you using?
User: MS-DOS 6.22.
Tech: That's your problem there. That version of DOS didn't come with
NOSMOKE. Contact Microsoft and ask them for a patch that will give you the
file. Let me know how it goes.
1 hour later.
User: I need a new power supply.
Tech: How did you come to that conclusion?
User: Well, I rang Microsoft and told him about what you said, and he
started asking questions about the make of power supply.
Tech: Then what did he say?
User: He told me that my power supply isn't compatible with NOSMOKE.
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17) customer care officer:I need a product identification no: right now and
may I help u in finding it out?
Cust: sure
CCO: could u left click on start and do u find 'My Computer'?
Cust: I did left click but how the hell do I find your computer?

Why Dr. Mahathir insisted on using English for math

Why Dr. Mahathir insisted on using English for math
and science?

This is because the whole world uses the language as
an information
and/or technology language. How dangerous it will be
if we try to use
Bahasa,
especially in school. See example below.

hardware = barangkeras
software = baranglembut
joystick = batang gembira
plug and play = cucuk dan main
port = lubang
server = pelayan
client = pelanggan

Try to translate this:

ENGLISH :

That server gives a plug and play service to the
clients using either
hardware or software joystick. The joystick goes into
the port of the
client

Now in BAHASA:

Pelayan itu memberi pelanggannya layanan cucuk dan
main dengan
menggunakan batang gembira jenis keras atau lembut.
Batang gembira itu
dimasukkan ke
dalam lubang pelanggan.

RTFM my senior told me...

i was trying to installing something and setting up some of the prog used in my new company ...
then i encountered some prob... so i was google-ing around and struggle for that ...
then finally i go and ask my senior... then 1st thing he told me was... "Did u RTFM?" ... hmm i was thinking wtf is tat and i neva listen before ... then i straight go to google and found that ... "RTFM" = Read The F*cking Menu .... tat time i really got "zha dou" and in the end he showed me the menu and ask me to followed. So from now on i will RTFM until i get my things solved.

RTFM
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
RTFM is an initialism
for the statement "Read The Fucking Manual". This instruction is usually given
in response to a question which the responder knows or believes can be answered
easily by reading relevant documentation, and suggests that the inquirer may be
wasting people's time.
In computer technical support it also commonly refers
to "Reboot The Fucking Machine," an aptly prescribed first line of
troubleshooting that has been widely recognized to solve a great majority of
computer problems. It implies exasperation at minimal problem-solving
initiative.
To avoid the use of the expletive "fucking" in the statement (which is
offensive to some people), the "F" is often translated to another adjective,
such as "Freaking", "Flaming", "Full", "Fine", "Friendly", "Fabulous",
"Fascinating", or (especially for programmers) "FORTRAN". Alternatively, the "F"
can be dropped entirely and the initialism rendered as "RTM" (Read The Manual).

I found some of the related terms

Other derivatives of this expression found in hacker slang or internet slang include:
RTDM
"Read The Damn/Darn Manual"
RTFA
"Read The Fucking Article" - commonly used on Slashdot and digg, and usually said to someone who has obviously posted a comment without reading the relevant article.
RTFB
"Read The Fucking Binary"
RTFC
"Read The Fucking Code"
RTFD
"Read The Fucking Documentation"
RTFFAQ
"Read The Fucking FAQ" (sometimes shortened to RTFF)
RTFI
"Read The Fucking Instructions"
RTFS
"Read The Fucking Source" or "Read The Fucking Specification"
RTFW
"Read The Fucking Wiki" - Sometimes also stands for "Read The Fucking Walkthrough" when used in response to a question about a video game
RYFM
"Read Your Fucking Manual"
STFNG
"Search The Fucking News Group" - probably goes back at least to the advent of DejaNews in 1995. The earliest citation Google Groups has for it is March 1999.
STFW
"Search The Fucking Web" - first seen on Usenet in 1996
TFA
"The Fucking Article" - also commonly used on Slashdot to refer to the article in question.
UTFG
"Use The Fucking Google" - Variations include: FGI for "Fucking Google It" and the more polite version: GIYF for "Google is your friend"
UTSL
"Use the Source, Luke" A parody on the popular Star Wars line.
GLOG
"Go Look On Google"

so next time when ppl ask u, u neva RTFM ? u should know wat to answer or wtf is he/she talking about.

Word perfect customer support

WordPerfect Customer Support

Actual dialog of a former Wordperfect Customer Support employee:
"Wordperfect Customer Support; may I help you?"
"Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect."
"What sort of trouble?"
"Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away."
"Went away?"
"They disappeared."
"Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?"
"Nothing."
"Nothing?"
"It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type."
"Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out?"
"How do I tell?"
"Can you see the C: prompt on the screen?"
"What's a sea-prompt?"
"Never mind. Can you move the cursor around on the screen?"
"There isn't any cursor: I told you, it won't accept anything I type."
"Does your monitor have a power indicator?"
"What's a monitor?"
"It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV.
"Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on?"
"I don't know."
"Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that?"
"Yes, I think so."
"Great! Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall."
"Yes, it is."
"When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one?"
"No."
"Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable."
"Okay, here it is."
"Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer."
"I can't reach."
"Uh huh. Well, can you see if it is?"
"No."
"Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over?"
"Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle-it's because it's dark."
"Dark?"
"Yes-the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window."
"Well, turn on the office light then."
"I can't."
"No? Why not?"
"Because there's a power outage."
"A power... A power outage? Aha! Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in?"
"Well, yes, I keep them in the closet."
"Good! Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from."
"Really? Is it that bad?"
"Yes, I'm afraid it is."
"Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them?"
"Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer."

Valentine's Day

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.


One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.

According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.

Image courtesy of Corbis/Lake County Museum.
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Foreigner Vs Malaysian

WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS
Britons: I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.
Malaysians: No Stock.

RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
Malaysians: Hello, who page?

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
Malaysians: S-kews me

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Malaysians: No-need, lah.

WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar?

WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Malays ians: Don't be shy, lah!

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
Malaysians: Where got?

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
Malaysians: Don't want la...

IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Britons: Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you're coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.
Malaysians: You mad, ah?

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE.
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice, I'm trying to concentrate over here.
Malaysians: Shut up lah!

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU.
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time. Do I know you?
Malaysians: See what, see what?

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
Malaysians: Die-lah!!

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?
Malaysians: Wat happen...Why like that....

WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn't the way to do it here. Let me show you.
Malaysians: Like that also don't know how to do ar!!!!

WHEN ONE IS ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
Malaysians: Ciilaka u

ahah ...
notice u are one of them ?
yeah this is what we called "Malaysia Boleh"
or i suggest that u can try the gui lou style of presenting themselves ...

Sick

was sick for pass 2weeks... aargghhh ... tat time i was eating onli bread and porridge and medicine all the way ... sighh ... damn suffer ... everyday go toilet more than u can imagine of =p but now i guess i'm better and still can up and running around. hehe. sumore i went to consult 2doc... u can imagine how serious it was. and it cause me RM25 and RM 75 = RM100




my ubat and my MC

then after 2weeks i tot still got one more week to enjoy shopping and get myself prepared for cny ... mana tahu ... in the ending of chicken year ... i got chicken pox ... sad-nya ... sumore the medic so expensive RM 120 for the medicine below
then whole cny i was sleeping or watching tv at home till ... chor 4 onli i went out ... haih ... food also neva eat much ... all the lovely junk food also i can't eat ... so susah to tahan man ...



tat's y i so long neva update this blog... but now i'm almost recovered and hope nothing gonna happend to me again ...