Get a fresh haircut and trim my beard.

Apply an alluring fragrance and dress well.

Prepare dinner: brown rice, salmon, edamame, and avocado.

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At 12:11 am, I was about to give salam, but she was already peacefully asleep.

Toothpaste

When choosing toothpaste, avoid fluoride and choose hydroxyapatite instead. Look for products that are fluoride-free and contain nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HAp).

Harta suami

 

"Kesian wife mmmm"

"Hmmm"

Tidak di hargai

"InshaAllah nanti dia dapat suami yang tahu menghargai"

"Kita ajak gosip. Abang ni kannn"

"Laa betul la apa abang cakap"

Kisah media sosial

"Sempat ehhh"

"Hahaha apa je yang tak sempat"

"Kawin dah pun"

"Eh?"

"Ha'a"

AI marah

Sumber: Facebook

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"Amboi marah betul tu"

"Kita rasa dia dah di perasaankan"

"Memang ada pembangunan nak buat benda tu"

 

WW3

Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles on Russian territory is both reckless and dangerous, bringing us closer to the brink of World War III. At the same time, Finland and Sweden have warned about the potential for a global conflict. Today, North Korea has sent weapons and troops to support Russia in the ongoing war.

Bubu & Dudu

Video Video Video

"Hahahahaha"

"Suka eh suka"

Hmm

Video

"Hmm"

"Chill. Kita share aje"

"Ada makna"

Pemalas?

Video

"Pemalas ke apa eh?"

"Abang buat kerja. Tanya yang tak buat"

Beban

"Kalau abang tak nak pening-pening, abang jawab puaskan suami tu senyap la dia hahahaha"

"Eeee abang ni kan"

"Tapi sebenarnya tak macam tu. Lelaki kena fikir bini jugak. Isteri pun ada hak atas suami. Isteri tak layan suami di laknat, suami tak melayani isteri di murkai Allah…hmm. Buat anak sama-sama. Dah keluar anak meroyan penat jaga anak"

"Gitu la laki"

"Perempuan pun ada la. Dia tak nak anak tapi laki suruh beranak. Laki siang malam mengadap game, malam tengok bola. Anak, bini jaga. Siang malam anak kena maki hamun padahal umur baru 3/4 tahun"

"Dia anggap anak beban gaknya"

"Yelah dah dia tak nak"

"Kesian anak"

Mike Tyson

Sekuat mana tumbukan Mike Tyson semasa muda?

Rata-rata tumbukan lelaki biasa dalam 150 PSI. Manakala peninju profesional dalam 800 PSI. Jake Paul memiliki tumbukan sekitar 800 PSI dan ke atas.

Akan tetapi, kekuatan tumbukan Mike Tyson pada umur muda dulu sekitar 1,800 PSI. Bagaimana persamaan 1800 PSI? Ia umpama seseorang dilanggar kenderaan pada kecepatan 70km sejam, boleh mati kalau kena langgar kenderaan selaju itu. Jika kenderaan itu melanggar dinding, dinding boleh roboh. Serta jika kekuatan tumbukan itu dihentak pada permukaan logam, logam boleh remuk.

Semasa babak pertarungan Donny Yen dengan Mike Tyson dalam Ip-Man, ia sendiri mengakui dia takut sekiranya mati ditumbuk oleh Mike dalam babak tersebut.

Sumber: Facebook

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"Abang tak mau tak mau tumbuk orang da tau"

"Tu profesional boxer. Abang tumbuk mana kuat"

"Nak kita ungkit?"

"Ha tak payah"

Diam lebih baik

"Kenapa eh laki suka macam tu?"

"Kenapa?"

"Wife dia buat live tanya 'Kenapa you kawin dengan I?'. Husband dia jawab 'Sebab takde choice'. Mesti wife dia sedih, kan"

"Ada satu falsafah, kalau apa yang kita cakap boleh putuskan hubungan, diam lebih baik"

Konflik

Video

"Dia nak apa senanya?"

"Kan abang dah cakap"

Hehe

Video Video

"Memang Ara sangat"

"Alaaaaa"

Bubu & Dudu

Video

"Amboi. Dia pun anak kembar"

"Comel, kan? hihi"

Hara & I

She often sends me Bubu and Dudu videos. They're so cute, funny, and always make me smile. We’ve made a promise to only have arguments in our bedroom because we don’t want our kids to hear us fighting. We want a healthy environment for our kids.

A few weeks ago, I had a dream. I saw her walking side by side with a man while wearing a white wedding dress. I watched her from behind as she walked down the aisle. It filled me with sadness. I don’t ever want to lose her. I love our marriage deeply.

When I met her, I was at my lowest, completely heartbroken. She gave me hope and the strength to rise again. She brought me courage and offered her whole world just to see me happy. She works so hard and always gives her best. She is truly incredible.

Ya Allah, make my spouse a blessing for me and not a trial. And may I be a blessing for her and not a trial. "Allahumma alif baina qulubina wa aslih dhaata baynina wahdina subula as-salam." (O Allah, unite our hearts, reconcile us, and guide us to peace).

Intimacy

Some scholars interpret the maximum permissible separation between spouses (without intimacy) as four months. Studies suggest that couples should engage in sexual intimacy at least 52 times a year. Imam Al-Ghazali, in his book Ihya Ulum al-Din, advises that a husband should be intimate with his wife every four days.

I haven’t lost interest in you, nor have you lost your youthful charm. I don’t know what’s happening to me, but my thoughts weigh heavily on me every day. I’m battling with my mind and don’t know how to stop that beast from resurfacing or invading my thoughts. It’s something from 10 years ago, and I try not to dwell on it, but I know I’ve failed.

Happy Monday, my love. I’ll fetch you today.

Footnote: Yes, I’m intentionally giving you a leaf instead of a flower. Maybe you can use it as a bookmark (please don’t fold the pages of the book you borrowed from me).

Soal siasat

'Lawa.. n elegan. Untung boifrend. Org cantik suara sedap'

"Padam komen tu. Abang tak suka"

"Straight to the point"

"Ha"

"10 tahun lepas. Video masa persidangan. Penganjur letak, kita share. Masa tu kita belum limit komen"

"Letak private boleh tak?"

"Sejak bila jealous? Selalu tak pun"

"Sini phone tu"

"Dia tak puas hati"

"……"

"Masamnya muka hihi"

"Delete ke belum?"

"Dah"

"Sini tengok"

"Guys gonna guy"

"Siapa tu?"

"Habislah kita dia soal siasat"

16-11-2024

Pupus

"Pupus aje la acam dinosaur"

"Amboi! Marah ke siapa tu?"

"Abang la"

"Abang buat salah apa?"

"Bosan lama tak gaduh"

"Konon we did it hahaha"

First love

"Kenapa eh laki tak boleh lupa first love?"

"Sebab kami setia hahaha"

"Geli tekak"

"Perempuan mana faham"

"Setia abang takde harga. Helok aje ex abang happy dengan baby dia. 9 anak tau"

"Amboi ramainya. Macam kilang"

"Move on aje la. Penat bini berendam air mata"

Helipad

Video Video  Video

"Hari ni kenapa asyik hantar video rumah?"

"Kita suka tau rumah ni"

"Siap ada H punya besar. Helipad tu yang penting, kan?"

"Hihihi"

(tt)

Rumah cat hitam

Video

"Warna hitam serap banyak haba"

"Nyamuk banyak"

"Habis tu share"

"Tengok pokok teringat abang. Ngada tak?"

"Tanya lagi"

(tt)

Video sedih

Video

"Macam tu ke abang rasa?"

"Ye kot"

"Sedihnya"

(tt)

Rambut jatuh

Video

"Rasa relate dengan abang"

"Memang lagu latar kena Hindustan?"

"Hihihi"

"Eleh minat rambut jatuh tu kan"

"Ha'a"

(tt)

AI

The OpenAI O1 model has demonstrated exceptional performance, scoring 120 on a Mensa-developed IQ test—well above the average human IQ of 100. In contrast, Claude 3 from Anthropic is estimated to have an IQ of 100. OpenAI’s newest model, however, stands out with an estimated IQ of 155, comparable to Elon Musk's IQ of 153 and Einstein's IQ of 160. Ranking in the top 0.1% of test takers, this model showcases remarkable proficiency in understanding and generating human-like text.

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"Human beings will become the second most intelligent beings on the planet. We have a general idea of what it's doing, but once it becomes really complicated, we don't actually know what's going on—any more than we fully understand what's happening in our own brains," said Geoffrey Hinton, the father of AI, in an interview.

When asked, "What do you mean we don't know exactly how it works? It was designed by people," Hinton responded:

"No, it wasn't. What we designed was the learning algorithm. It's a bit like designing the principles of evolution. But when this learning algorithm interacts with data, it produces complex neural networks that are effective at solving tasks, but we don’t fully understand how they do it."

Bolt

If you’re considering alternatives to Grab, Bolt and Lalamove now offer e-hailing services. Maxim is another option, known for its competitive fares and additional house cleaning services.

Barang Siam

"Kita beli barang Siam sana abang bebel. Kita beli dekat Changi okey aje"

"Orang Singapore shopping dekat JB. Orang Siam mana ada beli barang Malaysia"

"Itu pun abang kira"

"Rakyat Malaysia belanja dekat Siam 4 hari RM 100 juta. Tak bagus untuk ekonomi"

"Mentang kampung dia, kita beli Singapore tak apa kan. Siam dok leh"

(tt)

Mengata lelaki

"Abang tahu tak, girls tak suka laki lembab, lembik. Kayu acam boleh terima lagi. Slow buat kita panas hati. Semua kena cakap acam jaga anak"

"Abang slow tak?"

"Dia lagi slow"

"Nasib baik"

"Girls tak suka laki good-good. Acam keras la sikit, lembik aje, slow pulak. Haihh rimas lemas"

"Tengok girl school kalau dapat kutuk laki"

"Benda betul"

"Memang ada kajian perempuan lebih sayang laki toksik"

"Jangan pusing eh. Girl school cakap tak suka laki good-good acam nerd, bajet terpaling bagus"

"Sama la tu"

"Tak"

5-10-2024

Tak gaduh

Video

"Baru nak cakap minggu ni kita tak gaduh. Ara dah hantar video"

"We did it hihi"

Happy Thursday

There are 86,400 seconds in a day, and in every single one of them, you’re on my mind.

Happy Thursday, my love. I miss you.

"Your absence is a wound that time refuses to heal; each moment apart feels like a lifetime lost." (Unknown)

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I write to you every day, but I never send any of my letters.

Lupa

"Ara mimpi apa semalam?"

"Hantu kejar kita"

"3 pagi cakap eh eh siapa ni?"

"Tak ingat la"

"Ada"

"Kita terkejut ada orang sebelah kita"

"Laki sendiri pun lupa"

09-11-2024

Fort Lauderdale

Ancient people

"Liam Payne meninggal"

"Siapa tu?"

"Abang tak kenal?"

"Tak"

"Boy band. One Direction"

"Ooo. Tak tahu"

"Zayn Malik kenal?"

"Tak"

"Ancient people gitu la"

22-10-2024

Bubu & Dudu

Video

"Hahaha memang Ara sangat"

"Hihihi"

Isteri normal

"Abang tak hantar lunch?"

"Minggu lepas cakap tak payah hantar"

"Lupaaaa hihi"

"Abang bagi jadual nak pergi hiking dengan kembar. Ara tak siapkan baju abang pun. Kata hari tu nak buat semua acammm bini lain. Apa cerita? Hahaha"

"Alaaa"

"Buat sarapan, siapa nak basuh pinggan? Balik pukul 5 nanti?"

"Hihihi tak sempat. Habis kerja kita cuci. Sorry tau"

"Abang dah buat"

"Macehhhh"

Panggilan telefon

06-11-2024

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Minggu lepas

"Ada komen tulis 'Bertuah dapat suami iron baju sendiri'. Kita nak aje reply 'Bertuah tau dapat buat. Suami kita semualah dia buat sendiri macam wife dah meninggal. Kita kerja dia iron baju, tengah hari hantar lunch. Wife takde function"

"Kalau abang larang nanti jadi gaduh. Buat apa Ara nak buat. Abang tak bagi masak sebab tak nak Ara penat tapi kalau Ara nak buat, abang okey je"

"Abang tapaya hantar lunch tau. Kita tahu jaga diri kita"

"Okey"

"Kita masak breakfast & lunch before pergi kerja eh"

"Okey"

"Kita nak normal acam bini lain"

"Semoga berjalan lancar"

"Aminnn"

Vivy Yusof

I believe that Vivy Sofinas Yusof and her husband have responsibly managed the substantial funding received from Khazanah and PNB for FashionValet. Although Vivy’s aristocratic background is often noted, her accomplishments stem from her passion, commitment, and consistent hard work. She has devoted her full energy and resources to bring her vision to life. I am uncertain why the MACC (Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission) has launched an investigation into her. Some speculate it may be due to the reported RM43 million loss, and there are accusations from netizens suggesting misuse of funds. However, I believe an investigation might not be necessary, as it could discourage other startups from seeking funding out of fear of facing similar scrutiny. The government should prioritize sound decision-making over public sentiment, leading the way rather than reacting to netizen demands.

Rancang kewangan

"Abang dah okey. Badan panas sekejab bukan demam"

"No work today"

"Dapat kes baru. Suami meninggal, rumah beli kongsi. Keluarga laki tuntut. Harta tak automatik dapat dekat bini. Kena masuk faraid. Bahagian suami 50%"

"Last mesti wife dapat habuk aje, kan?"

"Hutang laki dia 300 ribu lebih. Tak nak bagi harta dekat bini kot. Awal letak nama mak dia"

"Agak dah. Orang laki emang acam tu astu buatpe kawin"

"Laki jangan rancang keluarga setakat masa hidup. Macam abang, abang fikir kalau abang mati, duit yang abang tinggal cukup tak untuk Ara sara keluarga. Ara anak 7 bukan senang nak kawin lain. Laki bukannya nak kawin kalau anak ramai. Tak minta tapi kena fikir bila kita mati pasangan dapat teruskan hidup dengan apa yang kita tinggalkan. Abang tak nak bini abang susah besarkan anak sebab abang yang gagal rancang kewangan. Abang nak kubur lapang bila mati"

"Jauhnya fikir. Kita tak pernah terlintas fikir berat acam tu"

"Mati bila-bila pun boleh. Kalau gagal buat perancangan bermakna kita merancang untuk gagal. Nabi cakap"

"Tak nak la cakap pasal mati"

"Apa la perangai tak nak bagi bini harta. Kesian bini sampai merempat pun ada. Boleh je buat auto tak payah masuk faraid tapi tu la. Bini paling layak dapat. Dia susah-susah hidup dengan kita, tinggal keluarga, kadang berhenti kerja alih-alih semua bagi mak. Bukan kebelakangkan mak tapi dahulukan keluarga sendiri. Nafkah pun kena bagi bini dulu baru mak. Kesian client abang sampai jumpa psikiatri stres sangat"

"Bang"

"Hmm?"

"Diam shhhh"

"Okey"

"………"

"Laa nangis pulak"

"Kita tak nak abang mati. Kita mati takpe. Abang kawin aje lain"

"Abang mati Ara tak kawin lain, kan?"

"Confident aje"

"Abang percaya Ara tak kawin tapi jodoh tak tahu la"

"Acam mana abang tahu?"

"Abang kan pakar haha"

"Abang kawin tak kalau kita tak ada?"

"Tak kot. Letih jaga bini kalah jaga kembar. Tak nak dah. Serik hahahaha"

"Eeeee!" *pap pap pap*

Smoothie

Aku tak minum smoothie. Aku mula kenal smoothie bila aku berkawan dengan Ara. Ara suka smoothie. Selepas berkahwin, aku belajar buat smootie dengan campuran yang lebih segar dan berkhasiat. Aku asingkan smoothie khas untuk Ara yang manis sedikit dari smoothie yang lain. Aku ingin dia nikmati tanpa ada rasa kekurangan. Setiap kali Ara masak, dia asingkan kuah - untuk aku yang tak pedas. Aku dapat menikmati masakan sepuasnya tanpa mengadu "Sedap, tapi pedas. Abang tak boleh makan." Perut aku sensitif pedas.

Aku pun tak nak dia mengadu "Kalau manis sikit, sedap". Kami masing-masing pandai menjaga diet jadi tak ada apa yang perlu di gusarkan. Setiap kali berkesempatan, aku buatkan smoothie sebagai sarapan. Anak-anak bawa ke sekolah bersama bekal nasi goreng. Ketika Ara masih berkerja, aku siapkan bekal untuk di bawa ke pejabat. Kadang- kadang aku selitkan sehelai nota cinta. Aku rasa gembira buat sesuatu untuk dia. Kata bijak pandai "Love is in the quiet acts that make her feel valued and cared for."

Bila Ara balik kerja, makanan sudah tersedia. Aku suka makanan rebus dan sup panas. Aku tak makan makanan bergoreng. Aku lebih suka makanan yang di panggang atau di bakar (khasnya ikan bakar). Aku sediakan makanan ringkas sahaja untuk Ara. Perempuan tak suka makan malam yang berat. Mereka bimbang berat badan. Ara tak sama seperti aku. Dia tak cerewet. Semua makanan dia makan dan tak kisah mencuba sesuatu yang baru. Ara mempunyai pengetahuan yang baik berkaitan makanan dan pemakanan. 

Aku suka urutkan kaki Ara setiap kali dia balik dari kerja. Urutan kaki baik untuk melancarkan peredaran darah, mengurangkan ketegangan dan membuatkan diri lebih tenang. Sambil urut, aku bertanya tentang bicara kes di mahkamah. Dia pula bercerita tentang lawatan ke penjara, keputusan Yany Arif atau isu-isu berkaitan dunia kehakiman. Aku dengar patah bicaranya dengan teliti, cuba beri respons jika perlu. Selesai mengurut, aku siapkan susu panas untuk Ara. Minuman yang baik untuk dapatkan tidur yang berkualiti. 

Sampai sekarang aku masih lagi urutkan kaki Ara walau dia sudah tidak berkerja. Sewaktu Ara mengandung, dia selalu lenguh-lenguh badan. Dia tak dapat tidur malam. Alahan sangat teruk, muntah setiap hari. Ara sukar tidur - baring tak kena, mengiring tak kena. Sudahnya, setiap malam dia bersandar pada aku - barulah dapat tidur dengan lena. Kembar pula aktif, suka menendang. Ara jadi tak selesa. Sewaktu Ara mengandung, aku rasa kasihan sangat dengan dia - mudah keletihan, pening, mual, muntah - semuanya ada.

Oct 5, 2024

Poison

Daddy: Umar tak ada girlfriend?

Umar: Women are poison

Ibu: Wait, what? Missed that, say it again

Umar: Errkkk!

Daddy: Ha tu la cakap tak pandang

Handsome

"Kenapa balik?"

"Abang okey?"

"Sakit dada"

"Jom pergi hospital"

"Sikit je"

"Tengok tu"

"Lunch dah?"

"Belum"

"Pergi makan"

"Risau la"

"Okey ni. Tengok handsome lagi"

"Makan aje la handsome tu"

04-11-2024

Diari

"Ni kenapa dari tadi berkepit je? Takut abang mati?"

"Ha'a"

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"Letak diari merata. Hilang cari satu rumah"

"Takkk. Kita tanya abang je"

"Baca baru tahu"

"Jangan eh"

"Jaga diari tu. Barang personal jangan letak ikut suka"

"Faham"

"Faham lepas tu buat lagi"

"Alaaa"

03-11-2024

Nucleosynthesis

Raysha: Daddy, daddy

Daddy: Ni macam mana boleh keluar katil?

Raysha: Asha panjat

Daddy: Amboi pandainya!

Raysha: Daddy, work?

Daddy: Haah. Siang Ibu kerja, malam daddy kerja

Hasha: Daddy, daddy

Daddy: Laa Hasha pun panjat jugak?

Hasha: *angguk*

Daddy: Jom kita tidur. Pukul 1 dah

Hasha: Tak nak

Daddy: Daneal dengan Luqman pun ada. Siapa ajar panjat ni?

Raysha: Asha

Daddy: Mengaku pulak dia. Jom-jom tidur. Esok kita main

Luqman: Car

Daddy: Tak boleh. Esok pagi

Luqman: Car

Daneal: Daddy, truck

Daddy: Ibu bangun nanti baik kita tidur

Luqman: Sleep

Daddy: Haa jom

Daneal: No

Raysha: Nooo

Hasha: Play

Daddy: Semua kena tidur. Daddy ada cerita best. Nak dengar tak?

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Did you know, that we have a special connection to the stars up in the sky? A long, long time ago, before you, me, or even the Earth was here, there were giant stars way up in space. Inside those stars, a magical thing happened. They made the same things that are now in your body!

So, the stars made tiny bits called 'nitrogen,' and that's now in your body helping you grow! They made 'calcium,' and now it's in your teeth, making them nice and strong. And iron, which is in your blood and helps you run and play! And, guess what? Even the yummy apples you eat have tiny bits that stars made!

One day, those stars went ‘BOOM’ in a big, bright explosion! And all those little bits floated out and became part of our world. Isn’t that amazing? You have a bit of star inside you, making you extra special!

Usang

 

Haruman Terindah

 

Salah sendiri

"Abang cakap 'A woman can love one man but marry another'"

"Ha"

"Tapi kan"

"Nak argue jugak lagi"

"Mesti laaa"

"A man is a giver and provider. If he fails to meet a girl's expectations, he may lose her. Girls often seek the best. In the end, the best man wins. Trivia: A woman can love two men at the same time"

"Laki pun ehhh"

"Tapi laki setia"

"Sebelum kawin boleh percaya. Lepas kawin mmm"

"Ada la tu"

"Abang still tak move on?"

"Tak nak cakap hal tu"

"Alaaa kita nak tahu aje"

"Nak tahu apa?"

"Abang sedihkan apa?"

"Sedih la. Salah diri sendiri. Bukan salah orang. Kalau ada orang yang perlu di salahkan, yang bertanggungjawab…bukan sesiapa tapi abang. Dah tutup kes"

"Tapi kan"

"Abang nak tidur. Tadi suruh rehat"

"Jab laaa"

03-11-2024

Hidung darah

"Hidung darah astu nak pergi sembahyang"

"Dah berhenti"

"Tengok tu"

"Ra, baju dekat atas abang dah kemas. Ara jangan sepahkan lagi. Abang ada abang boleh kemas. Kalau abang mati, siapa nak kemas untuk Ara?"

"Badan panas sikit cakap pasal mati. Tak suka la"

"Faham tak abang cakap?"

"Tak dengar"

"Abang pergi dulu. Ingat tu jangan sepah"

"Jab tau kita hantar abang"

"Tak payah"

"Kita hantar astu kita tunggu"

"Abang nak lama sikit dekat masjid"

"Abang mmmm jangan cakap pasal mati"

"Masak apa hari ni?"

"Ayam penyet"

"Nanti kita makan sama"

"Nak peluk"

"Abang ada wuduk"

"Mmmm"

"Abang minta maaf untuk segala kekurangan abang"

Syurga duit

"Situ syurga business Malaysia. Tempat tak dapat trace kalau buat business. Segala business ada. Banking, investment, fintech, trust and wealth management, O&G, trading. Banyak syarikat luar"

"Tak pernah tahu"

"Operate dari sana tak ada cukai"

"Abang selalu pergi Kundasang tak?"

"Tak. Pergi masjid dekat KK je"

"Masjid aje?"

"Ye"

"Ye ke?"

"Habis tu nak pergi mana lagi?"

"Eleh"

"Tinggi-tinggi Gunung Kinabalu

Tinggi lagi sayang sama kamu

Biru-biru hujung Kinabalu

Tengok dari jauh hati saya rindu"

"Kenapa suka lagu tu? Nyanyi aje senyum"

"Abang tak suka Sabah. Abang suka Sarawak tapi gunung suka Kinabalu tak suka Niah"

"Apa kaitan, bang?"

"Tak ada kaitan haha"

25-10-2024

Berkira dengan anak

"Dapat lagi kes ada anak tapi harta tak nak bagi anak"

"Dia nak bagi siapa?"

"Jual semua. Anak nak harta cari sendiri. Apa punya mak bapak la"

"Rasa rugi ke acam mana?"

"Dulu dia hidup susah kerja teruk. Dia rasa tak adil anak merasa senang sebab usaha dia. Dia siap cakap anak menumpang harta dia. Apa pun dia tak tinggalkan untuk anak"

"Ada eh orang cenggini?"

"Ramai. Abang pernah hidup susah tak nak anak rasa susah macam abang. Cukup abang je rasa. Tak rugi pun tinggal harta untuk anak. Dia boleh teruskan legasi kita. Dia susah kita cuba bantu tapi jangan sampai tak pandai berdiri atas kaki sendiri. Entah mak bapak sekarang. Pelik je otak"

25-10-2024

Nyamuk

"Bang, ni soket apa senanya?"

"Penghalau nyamuk elektrik"

"Apasal tak cakap?"

"Abang dah cakap masa kita pindah"

"Takde eh"

"Ada"

"Bila abang cakap? Takde la"

"Dia yang tak ingat"

"Mmmmm penat tau jari kita picit spray. Abang la tak cakap"

19-10-2024

Cari hati

"Ara cari apa sampai sepah bilik atas?"

"Hati abang. Dekat mana eh?"

"Tak ada dekat Ara?"

"Entah macam tak ada"

"Macam mana boleh tak ada?"

"Orang curi kot"

"Siapa curi?"

"Abang rasa?"

"Abang rasa ada dengan Ara"

"Ara rasa tak ada"

"Kenapa tak ada?"

"Abang tak cakap I love you. Do you even love me?"

"Ara tahu apa beza laki dengan perempuan? Perempuan, kalau tak suka, benci, meluat dia masih boleh buatkan air untuk suami. Dia boleh maniskan muka walau hati dah tawar. Itu hebatnya perempuan. Dia boleh pura-pura sayang, pura-pura ambil berat. Laki, kalau tak suka, tak sayang, meluat, benci jangan kata nak senyum, nak pandang pun tak nak. Laki tak pandai fake care, fake love. Dia takkan buat kalau dia tak suka, tak sayang"

"Mmmmm"

"Kalau tak sayang…abang tak kawin dengan Ara. A woman can love a man deeply but still choose to marry someone else. But when a man falls in love, he often closes off to anyone else"

"Do you love me?"

"Yes"

"Then say it"

"Why should I?"

"’Cause I wanna hear you say it"

"Kejab Ara. Abang sakit dada"

Benda boleh gaduh

"Tak kuasa la bertenang"

"Kenapa tu?"

"Benda boleh gaduh, kita gaduh dulu. Kemudian bincang"

"Hmm"

"Asal gaduh aje tak matang acam dia yang tak gaduh matang sangat astu orang cakap tak percaya rumah tangga kerap gaduh tanda bahagia"

"Ara rasa macam mana?"

"Benda boleh gaduh. Penat tau pendam. Gaduh aje la. Lepas gaduh tak payah fikir"

"Tu yang kemudian bincang"

"Tak payah bincang. Dah gaduh"

10 kids

I ran 12KM today (it's my habit to run 8 to 12KM daily) and took a rest at a park. I overheard someone say, 'He has 10 kids, like a football team.' My thoughts flew to you. Yes, I really want 10 kids with you—no kidding. I know you'll give me 10 kids. You wouldn’t say, ‘quality over quantity.’ You’d agree to have as many as I want.

Those years… when we were madly in love…

Unspoken distance

It's been a month without any intimacy with Ara, and she's started asking why. I know we'll have to talk about it soon, but I don’t really know what to say since I’m not even sure what’s going on myself.

Authentic hadith sources

Collections of authentic Hadith:

1. Sunnah.com

2. Al-Islam.org

3. ING

4. HadithCollection.com

5. Quranx.com

6. Muflihun.com

Isu telekung

"Boleh tak abang tolong kita?"

"Tolong apa?"

"Susah jadi perempuan…"

"Ara…kenapa ni?"

"Abang tahu tak Pejabat Mufti Selangor keluarkan ijtihad. Perempuan pakai lengan pendek tak sah sembahyang. Kena pakai lengan panjang dalam telekung and telekung tak boleh terpisah tudung dan kain. One piece aje astu kena pakai serkup kepala tak pun anak tudung yang tutup sampai ke leher"

"Siapa cakap tu?"

"Susah la nak sembahyang. Berat…membebankan. Ramai murung bila tahu. Astu perempuan tak boleh pakai baju kelawar.Tak sah"

"Ara bukan pakai pun baju tu"

"Emang la tapi se-Malaysia tak puas hati. Viral tau"

"Baca dekat mana?"

"FB"

"Nak abang tolong apa?"

"Nak nangis aje. Letih jadi perempuan. One piece nampak bentuk dada. Tak faham la. Serabut baca. Kita baca banyak kali astu keliru. Manjang cari salah perempuan. Asyik nak nerakakan kita aje mmm"

"Islam tu memudahkan tak membebankan. Mufti Wilayah tak keluarkan apa-apa?"

"Tak sure. Tolong kita, please. Kita tak nak solat pakai lengan panjang. Acam tak selesa. Dalam rumah kan"

"Nanti abang cari jawapan"

"Maceh tau"

"Dah. Jangan nangis"

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Drama sebelum Subuh

"Abang…"

"Hmm"

"Baby…"

"Ada sini"

"Sayang…"

"Kenapa? Lapar?"

"Tak"

"Tidur. Malam dah ni"

"Jom main badminton"

"Bila?"

"Sekarang"

"Tidurlah. Esok pagi kita main"

"Jom laaa"

"12 dah. Ada hantu haaa"

"Biar la hantu. Kita tak kacau dia pun. Kita nak main dengan laki kita bukan laki dia"

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"Keluar aje tengok langit"

"Habis tu nak tengok apa?"

"Tengok kita"

"Tadi dah tengok masa main"

"Tengok sampai boring"

"Dah boring dah hahaha"

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"Ra, alaaa jangan merajuk. Abang gurau je"

"Kita kan takde dalam hati abang. Cakap I love you pun tak pernah. Susah ke?"

"Tidur, pagi nak kerja"

*diam*

"Apa tidur pandang dinding. Sini la"

"Dah boring kannnn"

"Gurau je"

"Terguris hati tau tak?"

"Hmm sorry la"

"Tak maafkan. Sorry"

"Esok kita sambung. Malam ni tidur"

"Sampai hati abang, kan?"

"Laa abang gurau je"

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Sekian drama laki bini dua jam sebelum Subuh.

Siapa yang salah?

Aku bergaduh dengan Ara - masih lagi tentang isu yang sama cuma situasi berbeza. Ara, seperti biasa, walau salah tetap tak mahu mengaku salah. Setiap kali bergaduh, memang aku yang perlu mengalah - sebab aku tak mahu panjangkan perbalahan. Tadi kami bertengkar lagi. Aku naikkan suara, dia pun tak mahu kalah jadi kami berbalah tentang siapa yang salah. Dia marah bila aku tegur dia enggan mengaku bila buat salah.

Kami bergaduh lebih kurang 30 minit. Ara katakan sesuatu yang buat aku terdiam - terluka pun ya. Selepas itu, aku hanya diamkan diri tapi tak bermakna aku mengiyakan setiap tuduhan yang di lemparkan. Aku rasa terbazir masa dan tenaga jika terus berlawan cakap kerana pada akhirnya aku juga yang salah. Kami bergaduh di awal pagi. Aku rasa tak selesa tambahan pula kami sama-sama berpuasa. Tentu syaitan gembira. 

Tak lama selepas itu kami bercakap seperti biasa. Aku keluar hantar Umar dan Adam ke sekolah. Ara ke pejabat setelah aku sampai di rumah. Mujurlah hari ini kembar tak menangis seperti beberapa hari sebelumnya. Perancangan asal, pagi ini nak bawa kembar bermain dengan Jessica sambil camping ala-ala campervan tapi alih-alih Ara bawa jeep ke pejabat. Mungkin dia terlupa walaupun sudah di ingatkan dua hari sebelumnya.

Aku singgah di tempat kerja Ara untuk minta maaf tentang hal pagi tadi. Ara berikan aku kunci jika aku ingin menukar kereta. Katanya dia terlupa aku ingin meredah sub-bandar hari ini. Sampai di parkir, aku buka pintu dan lihat jeep bersepah dengan plastik, botol air dan bekas makanan. Aku pulangkan kunci. Aku tak jadi tukar kereta. Marah pun tidak. Aku sudah jangkakan perkara ini. In marriage, don't expect anything.

Di Costa Rica, aku bawa 6 buah kereta. Ara boleh gunakan semua kenderaan kecuali sebuah kereta yakni kereta peribadi aku. Ara tak bawa kereta ke sini. Kereta peribadinya masih berada di Kuala Lumpur. Semua kenderaan di bawah tanggungjawab aku kecuali kereta Ara. Dia mahu menjaganya sendiri. Kami tak ada pembahagian kenderaan seperti pasangan lain. Seorang lelaki tidak mudah berkongsi kenderaan dengan isterinya. 

Anak-anak bermain dengan riang. Melihat mereka keriangan merupakan satu keindahan. Ada banyak momen penting yang aku terlepas. Ada kalanya aku merasa sedih tak dapat melihat anak membesar di depan mata ketika aku perlu keluar berkerja. Kata C.S. Lewis "Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work." Dunia kanak-kanak adalah di luar rumah. Mereka suka meneroka alam.

Kembar keletihan. Sampai saja di rumah, usai makan dan mandi, mereka ke katil untuk tidur petang. Aku ambil kesempatan untuk berehat hingga masuk waktu Asar. Jam 5:15 petang, aku terima panggilan daripada Ara - jeep habis minyak. Aku bersiap, ambil tong dan bergerak ke stesen minyak. Aku rasa geram. Sudah di ingatkan berkali-kali tapi tetap tak mahu berubah. Ada banyak perkara yang perlukan toleransi. Ini salah satunya. 

Ara akan mengisi minyak apabila oil warning light sudah memberi amaran. Ketika itu barulah tergesa-gesa mencari stesen minyak. Kalau bernasib baik sempatlah sampai. Biasanya tidak. Aku tiba di lokasi hampir Maghrib. Berbuka hanya dengan sebotol air. Beberapa tahun dulu, aku mempunyai sebuah jeep berenjin diesel tetapi menjualnya semula. Enjin diesel lebih sukar di hidupkan jika minyak sudah kering di tangki. 

Love should flow freely

"Are you happy?"

"Sangattt. Kita jogging, masak, laundry, lipat baju. Full"

"Abang sakit perut. Ulang alik tandas"

"Makan apa?"

"Entah. Tak makan pedas pun"

"Kita pun tak pedas tapi tak di makan tatau kenapa hihi"

"Hmm"

"Abang okey?"

"Okey"

"Tukar ubat?"

"Tak"

"Don’t force yourself to stay if your heart isn’t with me. I want you to be here because you truly want to be. Love should flow freely. If your heart isn’t with me, let it find where it truly belongs"

"*Orang yang menyayangimu belum tentu sabar, tetapi orang yang sabar menghadapi sikapmu sudah jelas sayang padamu"

"Faham la kita teruk. Semalam cari gaduh dengan kita. Asyik tegur baju. Semua tak betul"

"Bila abang cari gaduh?"

"Eleh"

"Quote tu untuk abang sebab Ara sabar dengan abang. Terima kasih"

"Maceh aje? Hadiah la gold bar ke. Eh termintak pulak hihihi"

*YouTube

27-10-2024

Lunch note for wife

I dropped by my wife's office to bring her a lunch box, along with a short note and a flower. I hope she enjoys her day.

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My dearest,

I don’t know what to write, but being far from you, even when you’re just going to work, makes me feel lonely. I miss seeing you around the house. It feels like something is missing. Your presence warms our home.

Enjoy your day, darling.

Yours to keep,

Abang

Kisah Selasa

Sabtu lepas aku bad mood dan Ara buat kesilapan kecil. Ya, kami bergaduh tentang baju lagi. Kali ini tentang baju yang sudah di basuh dan aku yang naik darah - masih dengan alasan yang sama; Ara ingin membantu tapi dia membuat kesilapan kecil yang tak dapat aku terima.

Aku marah sangat. Aku ambil basikal dan keluar dari rumah. Aku kayuh sejauh 150km. Bila balik, hati aku masih panas mengingatkan sehari sebelumnya dia acuh tak acuh saja bila aku berbual tentang penutupan 450 cawangan 7-Eleven di Amerika Utara ekoran masalah inflasi.

Ketika itu aku di dapur sedang mencuci pinggan. Dia pula baru saja pulang dari kampus. Aku sedang bad mood tapi masih ingin mulakan perbualan. Aku hidangkan teh hijau bersama cookies. Dia ralit melihat telefon. Entah apa yang di sibukkan aku sendiri tak pasti.

Barangkali dia sedang membalas pesanan atau mungkin keletihan. Apa yang aku sampaikan tidak di hadam dengan baik. Lain yang aku sampaikan lain pula yang di tanya. Aku naik berang kerana dia bertanya soalan yang salah. Nampak sangatlah dia tak beri perhatian pada topik perbualan.

Matanya masih tertancap pada skrin telefon. Mungkin isu itu berat dan dia pula penat. Aku naik angin dan tinggalkan dapur begitu saja. Aku tak boleh marah. Setiap kali marah, aku akan ingat perkara lepas. Ini kejadian kali ketiga dia tak beri perhatian ketika aku bercakap. 

Kami memang pernah bergaduh tentang ini. Ara pernah marah aku lama dahulu ketika aku sedang sibuk menaip mesej membalas pesanan client yang ingin selesaikan deal. Dia berbual tapi fokus aku pada skrin. Aku respons sekadarnya saja. Dia mengamuk lalu aku simpan telefon. 

Itu kejadian kali pertama kami bergaduh dan aku tak ulanginya lagi. Setiap kali aku perlu membalas pesanan pelanggan, aku masuk ke bilik untuk mengelak perbalahan. Aku tak suka bergaduh. Biasanya aku yang akan beralah. Jarang selali aku nak perbesarkan hal kecil.

Kali ini berbeza sebab aku marah tentang dua perkara. Pertamanya tentang baju. Aku mesej dia - 48 perkataan. Dia balas 14 patah perkataan yang di akhiri dengan "Ok". Aku malas nak bertanya lanjut tapi bila dia balik dari kerja, aku tetap minta penjelasan. Dia pula yang naik angin. 

Hari ini aku cool sikit. Tengah hari tadi aku hantar makanan ke tempat kerja Ara. Aku siapkan bekal - nasi putih, ayam percik, sup sayur. Pembuka selera, betik. Minuman, teh hijau dalam thermos. Pencuci mulut, cheesecake. Bukan aku yang masak. Aku sediakan bekal saja. 

Aku sediakan dua set; lunch box dan minum petang. Minum petang hanya buah potong - mangga muda, nenas, tembikai, jambu dan buah naga. Aku sediakan  colek buah dan serbuk cili. Masyarakat di sini makan buah potong bersama serbuk cili. Ada perisa asli, pedas dan masam. 

Ara habis mengajar jam 9 malam. Sampai di rumah 35 minit kemudian. Aku hidangkan mi rebus bersama susu. Selesai makan, aku ajak duduk di sofa. Aku ambil besen bersama air suam dan garam bukit untuk dia rendamkan kaki. Selepas 10 minit, aku urut kakinya.

Belum selesai urut, Ara sudah pun terlelap. Aku angkat dia ke tingkat atas. Aku biarkan saja dia tidur. Jam 11:30 malam dia terjaga lalu bangun untuk bersihkan diri. Aku lihat Ara sangat keletihan. Kembar tidur lebih awal -  sebelum Ara balik kerja lagi. Penat bermain di mini gym.

Ketika Ara balik, semua urusan berkaitan anak-anak sudah selesai. Rumah pun sudah di kemas bersih. Ara tak perlu lagi buat apa-apa kerja. Semuanya sudah teratur. Aku tak mahu bebankan Ara. Cukuplah dia berpenat-penat di pejabat. Rumah tempat dia beristirehat. 

Sebelum tidur, aku sediakan pakaian Ara untuk esok hari. Aku seterika dan letakkan di almari berserta stokin dan tudung. Aku rasa hari ini sangat panjang dan memenatkan. Menjaga 4 anak kecil perlukan tenaga yang banyak. Alhamdulillah segalanya berjalan lancar dan baik-baik saja.

Catatan 22 Oktober 2024

Spread the love

I take my quadruplets to the supermarket to gather supplies for the homeless. We pick out clothes, sweaters, blankets, and other essentials to help during the rainy season in Costa Rica. We also include hygiene items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and deodorant. For food, we get bread, juice, protein bars, crackers, and instant noodles, along with gloves, socks, beanies, rain ponchos, and some cash to support their daily needs.

My children spend time with them—playing, eating, and singing together. I hope they grow up with compassionate hearts, becoming individuals who positively impact others, even through small gestures like smiling at a stranger and saying "hi."

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I'm wearing a simple outfit today: a lavender slim-fit polo shirt, paired with antique white slim-fit pants and light brown loafers.

Toddler math adventures

I’ve completed five math-related tasks with my four toddlers, with the last simple task happening today. They’ve been learning to count objects using toys and blocks, starting with small numbers. The second task focused on shape recognition, where I introduced basic shapes using toys, books, and shape sorters. When we're outside, I point out shapes they’ve learned at home.

The third task involved sorting and categorizing. I used colored blocks and objects to sort by color, size, or shape. For the fourth task, I chose simple puzzles that involved counting or shape matching to help develop problem-solving skills and spatial awareness, while the sorting task introduced early mathematical concepts, helping the toddlers learn the ropes of math.

The fifth task was playful measuring. I had them use cups or spoons to measure during playtime, like filling and pouring water or sand. One of the activities involved watering their plants with three cups of water each day. I also incorporated math into daily routines, such as counting steps while using the stairs, and sang number songs and rhymes like "This Old Man"

The man with 53 marriages

Abu Abdullah, a 63-year-old Saudi man, revealed in a recent interview that he has been married 53 times over the past 43 years. According to him, the purpose of these marriages was not pleasure but to seek peace, stability, and a lasting connection. He explained that his first marriage at age 20 initially brought him comfort, but subsequent conflicts led him to pursue other marriages. Over the years, he married both Saudi and foreign women, especially during his travels abroad, with some marriages lasting only a night.

Currently, Abu Abdullah is settled with one wife and has no intention of marrying again. Reflecting on his experiences, he emphasized the importance of stability and noted that true happiness, for him, lies not in youth but in maturity and understanding in a relationship.

(C&P)

Billionaire buys island for bikini

A recent viral story involves Soudi Al Nadak, an Instagram influencer, whose millionaire husband, Jamal Al Nadak, bought her a private island for $50 million. The reason behind this extravagant purchase was to provide her with a safe space where she could wear anything she wanted, including a bikini, without fear of judgment or restrictions. The couple, who met as students in Dubai, have been married since 2021 and live a luxurious lifestyle. Soudi frequently shares glimpses of their opulent life on social media, including their trips to the island via private jet.

(C&P)

7E

Recent reports show that there are approximately 13,000 7-Eleven stores in North America, covering both the U.S. and Canada. Of these, around 9,402 are located in the United States, with California having the highest number—about 1,896 stores, making up roughly 20% of the total. In a significant development, 7-Eleven has announced plans to close nearly 450 underperforming stores across North America, representing about 3% of its overall locations. This decision reflects several challenges, including declining sales, inflation, and shifting consumer preferences, particularly a notable drop in cigarette sales.

The company’s CEO stated that inflationary pressures, reduced customer traffic, and evolving consumer habits have driven the decision to close these 444 locations. In August, 7-Eleven reported a 7.3% decline in foot traffic, continuing a downward trend. This decrease is attributed to low-income consumers becoming more cautious with spending amid inflation, high interest rates, and a weakening job market. To address these challenges, 7-Eleven will focus investments on higher-demand locations. This strategy follows an unsolicited takeover bid by Canadian rival Alimentation Couche-Tard, which owns Circle K. 

If successful, the acquisition would make Couche-Tard the world’s largest convenience store operator. In response to the bid, 7-Eleven’s parent company plans to split into two entities: one dedicated to 7-Eleven convenience stores and gas stations, and the other managing 31 less profitable retail operations. Couche-Tard has confirmed a revised takeover offer of over RM201 billion after the initial RM165 billion bid was rejected. If successful, it would mark the largest foreign buyout of a Japanese company to date, solidifying Couche-Tard’s industry dominance and signaling a bold move to outpace competitors. The stakes have never been higher.

Double taxation in Malaysia

Starting February 2025, Malaysia’s minimum wage will increase from RM1,500 (set in 2022) to RM1,700. When I was studying in the UK, I worked part-time for £6 per hour. Today, the UK’s minimum wage has risen to £11 per hour. However, heavy taxation burdens UK citizens. Malaysia’s tax system is similar to the US model. With the recent budget announcement by PMX, Malaysia will adopt double taxation, similar to systems in the US, Japan, and Canada, where individuals are taxed both as private citizens and business owners.

Cara (budak) bunuh lipan

"Baru lepas hmm...apa eh...bunuh lipan. Kat tandas tadi...tiba tiba lipan melintas...panjang lebar macam jari...tatoottt....

terduduk kat jamban terus, angkat kaki tinggi...jirus lipan tu dengan sabun mop lantai..dan kurang gerak, letak sabun mandi pulak...haaa dah tak gerak dah lipan tu....tatottt....Syukur saya yang nampak lipan tu....dibuatnya anak kena sengat lipan...hmm..."

Jun 20, 2024

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Tak pernah tak comel.

Hmm

I feel deeply depressed.

Imran Strange

It's Friday! Time flies so swiftly. For Jumaah prayer today, I chose an ivory shalwar kameez paired with brown Peshawari chappals. Oh, and I shaved, leaving just a goatee like Dr. Strange—at my wife's request. 

MAS returns to U.S. in 2025

Malaysia Airlines will resume U.S. flights in March 2025, connecting to Chicago, Miami, and New York. These routes, made possible through a partnership with American Airlines, mark the airline’s return to the U.S. market after several years. The collaboration aims to enhance connectivity between Southeast Asia and major American cities, aligning with Malaysia Airlines' broader expansion plan.

Yahya Sinwar

Today, the IDF confirmed in their news that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in an IDF attack, along with two of his bodyguards. He was a crucial figure who led Hamas in the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

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Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader, was detained by Israel for 22 years. He was arrested in 1988 by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for his involvement in founding Hamas' military wing and orchestrating attacks against Israeli targets. Initially sentenced to multiple life terms, Sinwar was released in 2011 as part of the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange deal, where over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners were freed in exchange for the captured Israeli soldier. After his release, Sinwar rose to prominence, eventually becoming the leader of Hamas in Gaza.

Unit 8200

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently launched an attack on Beirut, resulting in the deaths of 136 civilians, with hundreds injured and thousands displaced. This situation could lead Lebanon to become a second Palestine. Yesterday, Sayed Hassan Nasrallah, head of Hezbollah's intelligence since 1992, was confirmed killed in one of these strikes. Before his assassination, Nasrallah identified the "main target" as the Glilot military intelligence base near Tel Aviv, which Israeli media reported is home to the Mossad headquarters. He also noted a secondary target, Ein Shemer, a military airport used by Israeli drones. Both targets are key to Israel’s defense strategy.

The conflict began on September 17, 2024, when thousands of handheld pagers and hundreds of walkie-talkies intended for Hezbollah exploded simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria. By September 22, 2024, 42 individuals had died, including at least 12 civilians. The simultaneous explosions of the pagers and walkie-talkies have raised suspicions about Mossad’s involvement. Hezbollah had acquired around 5,000 units of these pagers, believing them secure from hacking. The Taiwanese company remained tight-lipped and declined to comment on the matter, stating that an Israeli firm served as a third-party seller and has refused to cooperate in any way.

There are theories suggesting that the pagers and walkie-talkies were tampered with by an unknown entity, who altered the batteries and added triggers to cause the explosions. Many associate this with a secretive unit in Israel known as Unit 8200, an elite intelligence division of the IDF focused on signals intelligence (SIGINT) and cyber warfare. Established in the early 1950s, Unit 8200 plays a crucial role in intelligence gathering, data analysis, and military support, renowned for its secrecy and rigorous selection process. It has produced many veterans who later founded influential tech startups, contributing to Israel’s reputation as a global tech hub, such as founder of Better Place.

While Mossad is one of Israel's most recognized intelligence agencies, it operates alongside other important organizations, particularly the IDF's intelligence units, including Unit 8200. Mossad primarily concentrates on foreign intelligence, covert operations, and counterintelligence. This structure enables Israel to maintain a comprehensive intelligence capability, where Mossad's prominence can overshadow the significant roles of other units. Such strategic positioning helps safeguard sensitive operations and maintain operational security, keeping elite and specialized units out of the spotlight. This approach minimizes risks by limiting exposure and enhancing mission success. 

October 1, 2024

Hot daddy at the library

I took my quadruplets to the National Library of Costa Rica in San Jose today. Established in 1888, this library holds a significant role in the country. I grew up visiting public libraries to borrow books and complete homework, so I always encourage my kids to explore libraries and make it a point to visit public libraries wherever we travel.

According to a report by Utusan Malaysia, 348 public libraries have closed in the past five years, with the total number dropping from 3,002 in 2019 to 2,654 last year. Meanwhile, data from the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), a nonprofit organization, shows that Vietnam leads Southeast Asia with 6,991 public libraries, followed by Thailand with 2,116.

Among the most beautiful libraries in Southeast Asia, Singapore’s Rotunda Library & Archive ranks first, followed by the National Library of Indonesia. In third place is the Starfield Library in Seoul, fourth is the Tianjin Binhai Library in Yancheng, and fifth is the Nakajima Library in Akita. Malaysia's own Raja Tun Uda Library is ranked 10th.

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For today's outing, I dressed in a white V-neck t-shirt, worn jeans, a baseball cap, sunglasses, and brown desert boots—well, I'm the perfect example of a hot daddy. 

Is Google collecting data?

Google has denied claims that Pixel phones provide the company with private user data such as location, network status, phone number, and app list every 15 minutes. Cybernews published a report containing these allegations on October 9, citing its own research team's findings as evidence.

Honda

Honda’s marketing strategy in Malaysia has been highly effective, positioning the brand as more premium than other Japanese competitors like Toyota, Lexus, or Mitsubishi. In contrast, Japanese consumers view Honda as a second-tier brand with lower engineering quality, leading to less popularity in its home market. This demonstrates how marketing can significantly influence public perception. In Japan, Toyota holds the reputation of being a top-tier brand.

Never ends...

My thoughts of you never ends...

June 22, 2024

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"When I am unhappy, I read your letters. When the mist overwhelms the “I” in me, I take two or three letters out of the little box and reread them. They remind me of my true self. They make me overlook all that is not high and beautiful in life. Each and every one of us, must have a resting place somewhere. The resting place of my soul is a beautiful grove where my knowledge of you lives."

Kahlil Gibran, Love letters to Mary Haskell

Kira hmm

"Hmm ke sepuluh"

"Apa la best kira hmm tuuu"

"Nak kira bulu mata, awak bulu pun tak ada haha"

"Ada laaaaa. Halus pendek jeee. Bukan takdeee. Eeee dia ni kan."

"Kening pun tak ada"

"Kening pun ada laaa"

"Bulu kaki pun tak ada. Bulu tangan pun tak ada"

"Ada laaa....ada laaa......ingat saya ni kucing takde bulu tu keee....habis semua bulu pun takde..."

Jun 26, 2024

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I keep myself occupied, but even with everything going on, you’re still on my mind. You're always the last thought before I fall asleep. Where did you work today? Drive safely on your way home. If you want me to keep you company while driving, just let me know, alright?  Don’t microsleep. If you’re feeling too tired, leave the chores for another time. 

I try to suppress my longing, but it weighs heavily on me. I miss you, sayang.

Visi

"Banyak perkahwinan gagal selalunya sebab tak ada visi terutamanya bagi orang lelaki. Sebelum kawin ada visi - nak kawin. Bila dah kawin, apa visi yang kita nak kejar, yang kita nak dapatkan dalam tempoh 5 tahun, 10 tahun? Contoh paling senang, lepas 10 tahun kawin kita nak beli rumah kedua bersama. Bila ada visi, kita mesti work hard untuk capai. Ramai orang bila kawin, visi nak besarkan anak. Betul, tapi visi dengan pasangan yang penting"

"Tepat dan padat. Apasal abang tak jadi motivator eh? Kaya tau. Modal cakap-cakap aje"

"Abang suka business pitching. Letih jadi motivator cakap benda sama hari-hari. Duit masuk pun nilai sama je"

Pendam

"Abang dah tengok?"

"Dah"

"Takde komen?"

"Tak ada"

"Sure?"

"Yeah"

"Actually Ara pelik. Ara dah lama nak tanya tapi tak tahu macam mana"

"A real man always checks his partner's mood. Tu je"

"Betul?"

"Haah"

"I'm here for you, abang"

"I'm good"

"Terima kasih tau sebab setiap hari tanya mood Ara"

"Ye"

G1

"Sayanggg"

"Kejab happy, kejab moody"

"Alaaa. Abang buat apa? Acam orang tua banyak fikir"

"Tesla dah lancarkan robot. $20,000-30,000 sebuah. Juta-juta dia nak keluarkan tahun depan. Robot pembantu rumah, tinggi 4.3 kaki $16,000"

"Mesti ramai hilang kerja, kan"

"Rasanya. It is easier for rich people to replace regular workers and make even more money on top of what they already have. Nak kekal relevan kena ada skill. Wealth is derived from skill, not physical labor"

Untuk Nurhara

Aku mencintaimu

dalam setiap fajar  

dan rembang senja 

yang membakar kerinduan.

September 25, 2024

Disney & LGBTQIA+

In recent years, Disney has really stepped up its support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Their properties, like Pixar and Marvel, are starting to feature LGBTQIA+ characters. For instance, you have Phastos in Eternals, who is a gay superhero, and Ethan Clade from Strange World, who is a queer lead. Even in Onward, there's a minor character who mentions having a same-sex partner, showing that representation is becoming more common in Disney films. Normalizing LGBTQIA+ identities opposes human values.

Disney isn't just stopping at characters, though. They've released Pride-themed merchandise and donated some of the profits to LGBTQIA+ organizations, showing real commitment to the cause. Plus, many of their animated shows and movies highlight principles like Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (often referred to as DIE), making sure to incorporate these important themes into their stories. What led to this shift in focus and the decision to instill these values in young audiences?

Duit

"Kita tak kira setahun. Kita kira satu job berapa banyak kita buat duit"

"Ooo"

"Kenapa Ara tanya?"

"Saja"

"Tahunan pun kita kira tapi untuk company. Personal kita kira berapa deal meletop"

"Kerja abang kan, apa yang best?"

"Duit"

"Lain?"

"Duit je. Lain tak ada"

"Tak boring?"

"Tak"

How We Earn

Poor people earn money through physical labor, the middle class earn money through intellect, and wealthy people earn money through resources and power.

Shift your focus

"Some people focus on making a $980 million profit, others on buying 55 hotels, while Malaysian netizens focus on an artist’s divorce"

"Orang Melayu kan suka artis mesti la ambil tahu hal rumah tangga orang"

"Ye"

"Tak perlu otak untuk berfikir"

"Habis dah tulis panjang lebar pasal dah sign tapi buka mulut?"

"Dahhh"

"Boleh move on dah"

"Dah move on pun"

"Hal artis cerai hiruk-pikuk sampai jadi hal negara. Tulis dekat Facebook 'Shift your focus, and your life will upgrade too'"

"Alaaa kita ambil tahu sebab"

"Ye faham. Bukan cakap pasal Ara. Peguam memang kena ambil tahu hal masyarakat. Peguam dan masyarakat berpisah tiada"

"Tu polis, bang. Bukan lawyer"

"Eh silap"

Delivering memories

I rode my bicycle around the neighborhood with my twin daughters to deliver some homemade grilled halibut teppanyaki to several neighbors for lunch. Normally, Don handles this, but he’s currently out of town. Our neighbors already know that we’re leaving the city around December, and they feel sad since we’ve become like family. Although I don’t socialize much with them, my wife has built strong relationships with many of them. Nearly 80% of our neighbors are expats from around the world, making this a truly wonderful neighborhood. It reminds me of the Arab proverb: 'Choose your neighbors before you choose your home.'"

Isu wanita (2)

Kes satu

"Sy pernah kena. Sy adu bekas suami pukul. Boleh pulak ustaz tu ckp mcm ni, puan makan nasi lemak pg td puan ingt tak rasa mcm mana? Ptutnya tak. Mcm tu jugaklah ptutnya puan lupa apa bekas suami buat dan taat.

Sy smpai warded kena pukul.

Memalukan ustaz saja..sampai skrg sy x boleh lupa."

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Kes dua

"Saya nak kongsikan kes terakhir minggu lepas - kes menerusi telefon melibatkan luahan isteri yang berdepan dengan suami yang baran, kasar dan suka caci maki hanya dengan sebab yg remeh.

Satu ketika, dalam satu pertelingkahan, si suami bersuara: "Tak kisah lah, kalau mati pun mati lah..." Kata-kata suami menjadikan isteri takut dan bertindak keluar dari rumah.

Tak lama, isteri dipanggil menghadiri sesi kaunseling di pejabat agama atas aduan si suami. Menurut Ustaz bertugas, si isteri (klien saya) dah nusyuz sebab keluar rumah tanpa izin suami.

Bila si isteri adukan tentang ugutan yang suami katakan, jawab si Ustaz: "Awak tu isteri, kalau perlu mati pun kat tangan suami, tak pe sebab awak tu isteri..."

(Sumber: Facebook)

Hizb al-Bahr

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

Bismillahi ar-Rahmani ar-Rahim

اللّهُمَّ يَا عَلِيُّ يَا عَظِيمُ يَا حَلِيمُ يَا عَلِيمُ

Allahumma ya 'Aliyyu ya 'Azim, ya Halimu ya 'Alim

حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ

Hasbunallahu wa ni‘mal-Wakil

يَا ذَا الْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ

Ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram

Hizb al-Nasr

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ 

Bismillahi ar-Rahmani ar-Rahim

 اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِي نُحُورِ أَعْدَائِنَا، وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ

Allahumma inna naj‘aluka fi nuhuri a‘da’ina, wa na‘udhu bika min shururihim

 اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ عَضُدُنَا وَأَنْتَ نَصِيرُنَا وَبِكَ نُقَاتِلُ أَعْدَاءَنَا

Allahumma anta ‘aduduna wa anta nasiruna, wa bika nuqatilu a‘da’ana

 حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ

Hasbunallahu wa ni‘mal-Wakil

 وَصَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَسَلَّمَ

Wa salla Allahu ‘ala Sayyidina Muhammad wa ‘ala alihi wa sahbihi wa sallam

Tasbih, Tahmid, Tahlil

1. Tasbih (تسبيح):

"SubhanAllah" (سبحان الله) 

2. Tahlil (تهليل):

"La ilaha illallah" 

(لا إله إلا الله) 

3. Tahmid (تحميد):  Alhamdulillah" (الحمد لله)

 

4. Takbir (تكبير):

"Allahu Akbar" (الله أكبر)

5. Istighfar (استغفار):

"Astaghfirullah" (أستغفر الله)

6. Hawqalah (حوقلة):

"La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" 

(لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله)

7. Salawat (صلوات):

"Allahumma salli 'ala Sayyidina Muhammad wa 'ala ali Muhammad" 

(اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد)

8. Kalimah Tayibah:

"La ilaha illallah, Muhammadur Rasulullah" 

(لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله),