Archive for February, 2010
Windows 7 – Death to Vista!
by christock on Feb.28, 2010, under Prodcut & Tech Review
A few months back Windows 7 was about to be launched officially to the retail market, and they made sure they did it with a bang! That is, when I say “bang”, I really meant the kind with nice booth design, partners flaunting Win 7 compatibility, staff walking around in cool Windows 7 shirts and a lot more!
Jeffro was here too to teman me. Or rather, he was here on Shaz’s behalf, more like :p
As you can see there are balloons depicting the all famous Microsoft Windows logo, and the black billboard featuring Windows 7 brand name looks uberly cool. I have that shirt with me too now :p
It looks like this, but it’s black in colour. I tell you, it’s damn yeng lor 
Oh we also got these cupcakes. Cute eh?
Jeffro can’t wait to eat it :p
See what I said about showing off? Now, I would WANT a piece of this amazing machinery!
Windows 7 comes in many packages, as you would have noticed if you were a long time Microsoft user. Pick and choose.
The booths seen from above at Low Yat… So classy eh?
Well I’ve already got my copy of Windows 7. It’s DEATH to VISTA! hahaha… So, what are you waiting for?
Oh wait…
Lost to Jeffro, who’s got something even better; a copy of Windows 7 and a chick to go along with it
Social Media Interview Questions
by christock on Feb.25, 2010, under Living Life
Hey Christopher,
Here are the questions for the interview!
1. When did you first start using social media and what was the reason?
2. How would you describe your activity in the Social media scene?
3. How would you describe the social media scene in Malaysia today?
4. How do you think things have advanced in social media?
5. In the near future, lets say 5 years, what is your prediction of the role played by Social Media?
6. Are there any restrictions in social media in Malaysia?
7. In your opinion what are some of the more popular blogs in Malaysia?
8. Is social media important to companies in Malaysia?
9. In Malaysia the government started this “1Malaysia” campaign to promote racial harmony. Part of the campagin involved the Prime Minister (Najib Razak) using blogs as a medium to communicate to the public. He also uses Facebook Any thoughts on that? Any thoughts on the effectiveness of the Malaysian government using social media?
10. Are there commercial uses of Social Media in Malaysia that is of your interest?
11. How credible is Social media is in Malaysia? For example as an investment banker, do you find that social media is a credible place to look for tips or advice on investments?
12. You also have a huge following on twitter with over 990 followers. Have you got any tips for a greenhorn in the social media scene like myself on how to get followers?
Thanks alot mate
Joe> On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 5:38 PM, Joseph WEE Yeong Yew wrote:
>
> > Dear Christopher,
> >
> > My name is Joe and I’m Kym Goh’s friend. He referred me to you as a person
> > who might be willing to do a video interview on the topic of social media. I
> > am an undergraduate at one of the local universities in Singapore, and the
> > research I am doing requires that I interview people in social media from a
> > certain country (Malaysia for this instance).
> >
> > The main objective of the interview is to ascertain social media landscape
> > that exists in Malaysia. Apart from questions about the social media
> > environment, probably more casual questions about your blog and then some
> > more questions about social media in general.
> >
> > Once complete, the more pertinent parts of interview will be extracted and
> > put in text on this wikiesque website which was created by my prof. My
> > professor reasons this as one of the course objectives of participating in a
> > culture of sharing and knowledge networks.” But before we post the extracts.
> > In the case that you are not comfortable with anything that was recorded
> > during the interview, I will send you the extract before uploading it on the
> > site. The site is a school site that clocks about 800 – 1000 viewers a week
> > maybe that might be of some use to you?
> >
> > Here are links of the wikiesque site created by my professor:
> > http://comm215.wetpaint.com/page/Malaysia%3A+Interviews<
> https://email.smu.edu.sg/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://comm215.wetpaint.com/page/Malaysia%253A%2BInterviews
> > http://comm215.wetpaint.com/
> >
> > If you are willing to do the interview, would you be free sometime this
> > thursday (18/02/10) at your convenience to do it on skype?
> >
> > Once again, thank you very much for considering this interview, I
> > appreciate it heaps ^_^
> > and Happy Chinese New Year!
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Joe
The Original Satay Celup: Capitol Satay, Melaka
by christock on Feb.23, 2010, under Food Galore
What, a bunch of bread and cucumbers in a dish? What could this possibly be? And more interestingly, what could be so powerful such that I’d have my 1st day Chinese New Year and Valentine’s supper to be so far out from home?
It’s Capitol Satay’s original Satay Celup, that’s what! My first time here, with Joanne Kay and her ex giving me a tour in this fine place. We had to queue up in a pretty long line, even at 12am!
Some of the selection they have over there. It’s a strictly no take-away place, so unfortunate for my sisters who were in Seremban :p
They’ve also made sure that all imposters are known as that; imposters. Interesting huh?
I guess pride has got something to do with it. 3rd generation somemore, I guess this place lasted longer than you and I both combined!
I guess in the end what makes this place attractive is the galore of ingredients they have, and at such an affordable price too!
Which explains the queue. But I guess it’s worth it la
Some of our chosen food stuff.. taken for 3 people!
Oh and the coconut is a must! Cool down the stomach ey?
The sauce made fresh, not what you would usually find elsewhere!
So THAT’S what the bread and cucumber is for. Yums!
Shit I could go hungry over and over again looking at this!
A definite must try though; take the meat balls with fillings. It’s juicy inside, especially great when piping hot
Restoran Capitol Satay, a must try when you’re down in Melaka. Don’t be put off by the queue, it’s something you’d want to give a try at least once in your lifetime. Other satay celup places are available as well, I’ll update this post when I’ve more time.
Until then, catch up with you guys later
#lousangtwtup: The Digital Chinese New Year Celebration!
by christock on Feb.18, 2010, under Events & Travels
So it all started with Melvin innocently asking me if we should have a Tweet up – Lou Sang session style after I’ve been boasting about the number of Yee Sang’s I’ve been having. That’s when #lousangtwtup was born, and soon after twitvite was created for it, some cool 20+ people responded and came!
Best part of all is that we had an interesting mix of Malaysians across culture, race, gender and age!
Everyone came as one, to enjoy themselves in great company with great food. I cannot begin to describe the look of joy in their faces as they “toss” away
Ling here shows you how to toss it super high. You know you didn’t do a good job if 1/5 of the Yee Sang didn’t make it out of the plate LOL!
Three tables altogether, and lots of old and new faces!
We couldn’t fit in so we had to takeover another long table LOL!
This Joanne took a photo of us dunno doing what lol!
Some of the food we ate… DELICIOUS! 
From left bottom-up-bottom right: @dustyhawk @kruel74 @loveykatz @ling_chan @arystle @wackybecky @joanne_kay @aprilyim @demonick @altimet
From left bottom-up-bottom right: @andygts @sarah_kow @redsheep @spinzer @joanne_kay @melvincwh @chowpong
From left bottom-up-bottom right: @serpentingal @royalshortness @yapthomas @auzani @reubenhot @sg_kl @diese @icednyior @azri83
It was a really great session and we ended up having a #postlousangtwtup at WIP, Bangsar, where some left to @redsheep house for gambling while others got back to their respective houses… Oh and we saw Dennis Lau too! Ok that was random lol.
Until then, Happy Chinese New Year peeps, have a great night and weekend!
Whet your CNY appetite with Din Tai Fung @ Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
by christock on Feb.13, 2010, under Food Galore
Din Tai Fung is not a stranger at all in the world of Taiwanese cuisine as it is considered one of the best globally. The latest branch to appear in Malaysia happens to be in Pavilion on the 6th floor, where TGIF is located, and for that we really should rejoice! And why is that, you say? That’s because Din Tai Fung does not only consistently keeps check with the quality and taste of the food they serve to be equivalent, if not better than their counterpart in Taiwan, but also create a environment so that us as customers also get to feel the Taiwanese culture through and through! Not only do the waiter and waitresses get sent to Taiwan to undergo strict (and fun) training, some (really hot, mind you) Taiwanese are actually brought here too to observe the correct customs and to ensure none of Taiwanese culture is diluted in any way at all. Everything from their greeting style, language to the way the food is served concisely explains their culture to us customers, therefore giving us a rich experience of dining in Taiwan! In any case, let’s get you through some exquisite Taiwanese dishes that is sure to whet your appetite for this coming Chinese New Year! Japanese Cucumber The imported cucumber retained its crunchiness even when it’s soaked in yummy soya and sesame sauce, giving a sweet-like savoury feel with every bite. Very, very special flavour, must try Special Appetizer – Sour Spicy Seaweed This mix of sour taufoo, seaweed and spices is meant to whet your appetite for the dishes to come. Spicy Jelly Fish This very Thai-inspired dish is beautifully done and tasty as well. Don’t know how they can extract the essence of the flavours without adding additional flavourings on it… Taiwan Century Egg These century eggs all have runny yolks that tastes like heaven as soon as they get into your mouth. Laced with pickled ginger, every one of them is as addictive as hell! Crab Meat & Pork Xiao Long Bao Served piping hot, you can clearly taste the fine mix of crab meat and pork intertwined, their juices kept tightly within the special dough used to create the firm thin layer of protection. The way to eat it is by picking it up on the TOP end without spilling its juices, dipping it into vinegar with shredded ginger and then carefully biting the thin but firm skin for the hot juices to flow into your mouth, pop in the dumpling and enjoy as it swirls its way around your mouth, touching your tastebuds with joy. Shrimp & Pork Dumplings Again, every morsel seem to contain a flavoursome piece of steamed juicy patties, a beautiful mix and mash of prawns and pork meat to form the dumplings. Once again, Din Tai Fung’s special flour was used to ensure firmness of the skin while still being able to be thin! House Special Steamed Chicken Soup Now if there’s anything I would come back for, it’s their House Special soup! Even I can’t imagine how something simple using really basic ingredients could taste so good without being too salty at all! The technique and equipment used ensured that the taste of every chicken pieces (4 lovely pieces to be exact) blended well into the soup, giving it a really premium broth that no words could even begin to describe! A definite must try, 5/5 stars! Cha Jiang La Mien The la mien, at first, I thought was too bland. But after a quick chat with the chef it was understood that the typical taste in Taiwan is mostly that; bland. Hence the healthy levels there are a lot higher compared to, say, the Western dishes. The problem was solved, however, when she poured a nice dose of vinegar (specially made from Taiwan) which then turned the whole dish into something amazing altogether! The noodles were springy and looked like Japanese ramen, except NOT as springy. It tastes really clear as well, something I’d much prefer than an overpowering noodle taste, especially when eaten with clear broth. Very decent and typical dish consisting of a healthy portion of fried breaded pork together with fragrant fried rice. Best eaten with their chilli flakes too! Baby Green Beans with Minced Pork Crunchy and small enough to eat comfortably, one can never go wrong ordering this tasty dish. Good for health, too! Mini Sesame Bun These little bun comes with sweet black sesame filling, steamed like a bao. Even the paper that holds it underneath is imported because only then it wouldn’t stick to the wooden surface, which you will find in other dim sum outlets. This shows how much Din Tai Fung values even the smallest detail. Red Bean Xiao Long Bao Red bean filling instead of the usual pork dumpling, it is certainly a unique dessert to try, made possible only because of the special dough they use. We finally end the day with a taste of their Sour Spicy soup which was exactly that; sour and spicy… and most definitely tasty! All in all it was a meal to remember by, thanks to the people at Din Tai Fung for making it such a pleasant experience, complete with their polite Taiwanese culture practiced all the way from the chefs to the waiters. Since I work really near, I’d probably come by again, ESPECIALLY for their House Special Steamed Chicken Soup, YUMS! Din Tai Fung
The appetizers
Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
Contact number to be inserted soon!
My Muzika Experience @ Petrosains ;)
by christock on Feb.09, 2010, under Events & Travels
The world as we know it is incomplete without sounds. For me, and especially for me, I’m the kind of person who can’t live without it… Singing wherever I am, listening to all kinds of sounds nature can provide among other things as I observe our beautiful world, never would I thought I’d get to experience all this when Rebecca told me about her Muzika experience, and so I quickly tagged along since it’s pretty damn near my workplace anyway!
Petrosains at KLCC. They always have pretty quirky stuff but I didn’t know something quite like this existed here! I got pretty excited really, yes, like a little kid :p
Here’s Rebecca belanjaing me a ticket. HAHA ok i’m joking, after all it’s just RM6… small money la :p
I think it was my first time in this place, i really didn’t expect it to be sooooo big. Already I can hear pretty quirky sounds and that perked me up to really observed what they had.
Some of the exhibits are pretty damn weird! In a good way of course… take a look at this: “Who’s imitating whom? Find the original sound and its imitator“, pretty cool eh? I think it’s perfect for those like me, who play music by ear one.. but too easy for those with perfect pitch i guess!
I kinda like this model of the earth. So cute. You can even listen in to the cultural music of the region just by placing the “vacuum” at the heartbeat of the places in white.. Pretty cool if you ask me!
And this is what I get when I place it over Malaysia! See, got mention and even explained the origins of Dikir Barat… Reminds me so much of my performance back in Imperial College London.. Sigh, good ol’ Malaysian Night. If only ppl realise how important our Malaysian culture is to us..
I know you itchy hand die die also wanna play with this, damn cool wei :p
There are towers jutting out of this earth, represented by male jacks here :p Kidding la haha.. This exhibition actually shows the influence and development of different types of music coming from on country to another across the seas.. Pretty amazing stuff really!
Of course, who could resist their inner drummer hiding inside them? LOVED THIS, an experiment on sounds in space! (as in, spatial territory, not Star Trek kind of space. in case you forget, sound cannot travel over vacuum :p)
Some.. well, are REALLY quirky :p Like this piece of original contraption hehe.. Circular pianos for the win!
My personal favourite, the DJ set. Cool stuff wei, you’ve just gotta try it out
Well all in all it was really quite an interesting exhibit – about the history of music, technology,
etc. I felt enlightened at least, and got to play with some interesting toys… Makes me feel like a little boy again
You should really visit the place for some cool musical experience. Even better, try checking out the Muzika Online Quiz and their Send To Friend Contest! Just register to log in where you can either answer 5 quiz questions or submit a friend’s (family also can la) name & email if you feel like spamming them with these cool knowledge above, along with your own personalized slogan and SUBMIT.
But why would you do that?
Nuff’ said, eh? There’s no other cooler reasons to inject some of the world’s music in your life at the Muzika expo @ KLCC!
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