not many made it...

lol...... burps....

super huge lunchie followed by scrumplicious tea...

Location: Outback & St Regis ~

lol...

whee!! my lil neffy is 2years old!

A Chinese proverb states that all creations are reborn on New Year’s day. The Chinese New Year is a celebration of change ... out with the old and in with the new!

The celebration actually starts on New Year's Eve with the reunion dinner.

* Get together with close family members (not including married daughters and their families) for the "reunion" dinner.
* Pay respect to ancestors and household gods. Acknowledge the presence of ancestors because they are responsible for the fortunes of future generations.
* Open every door and window in your home at midnight to let go of the old year.

on New Year's Eve with the reunion dinner.

* Get together with close family members (not including married daughters and their families) for the "reunion" dinner.
* Pay respect to ancestors and household gods. Acknowledge the presence of ancestors because they are responsible for the fortunes of future generations.
* Open every door and window in your home at midnight to let go of the old year.

lol.. finally i've arrived at this supremely hard to reach place...

Built across the mouth of the Marina Channel, the Marina Barrage creates Singapore’s 15th reservoir, and the first in the heart of the city. With a catchment area of 10,000 hectares, or one-sixth the size of Singapore, the Marina catchment is the island’s largest and most urbanised catchment. Together with two other new reservoirs, the Marina Reservoir will boost Singapore’s water catchment from half to two-third’s of the country’s land area.

The Marina Barrage is the result of Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew’s vision nearly two decades ago when he envisaged damming the mouth of the Marina Channel to create a freshwater reservoir.

heart of the city. With a catchment area of 10,000 hectares, or one-sixth the size of Singapore, the Marina catchment is the island’s largest and most urbanised catchment. Together with two other new reservoirs, the Marina Reservoir will boost Singapore’s water catchment from half to two-third’s of the country’s land area.

The Marina Barrage is the result of Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew’s vision nearly two decades ago when he envisaged damming the mouth of the Marina Channel to create a freshwater reservoir.

Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations Spread “Hope & Happiness” In The Year Of The Ox

Chinese New Year is a major highlight on Singapore’s cultural calendar. In the Chinese lunar calendar, each year is represented by one of twelve animals from the Chinese zodiac. To usher in the Year of the Ox in 2009, Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng Citizens’ Consultative Committee (KA-KS CCC) has put together an exciting, colourful and vibrant Chinese New Year Celebrations 2009 programme in Chinatown from 3 January to 15 February 2009.

A not-to-be-missed highlight event in Singapore, the Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations 2009 is themed “Hope and Happiness” (牛转乾坤、幸福万岁). Besides enlivening Chinatown, engaging the Chinese community, other ethnic groups and tourists in preserving traditional Chinese customs and heritage, as well as enriching and enthralling both the young and old alike, the festive celebrations aim to spread hope and happiness through its various celebratory events.

each year is represented by one of twelve animals from the Chinese zodiac. To usher in the Year of the Ox in 2009, Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng Citizens’ Consultative Committee (KA-KS CCC) has put together an exciting, colourful and vibrant Chinese New Year Celebrations 2009 programme in Chinatown from 3 January to 15 February 2009.

A not-to-be-missed highlight event in Singapore, the Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations 2009 is themed “Hope and Happiness” (牛转乾坤、幸福万岁). Besides enlivening Chinatown, engaging the Chinese community, other ethnic groups and tourists in preserving traditional Chinese customs and heritage, as well as enriching and enthralling both the young and old alike, the festive celebrations aim to spread hope and happiness through its various celebratory events.

boringggg...

lol....

lol....

smelly place again!!

my dearest di-di...

This is how we do it...after a huge nasi lemak meal..

lotsa walking and pics snapping followed by a wild crazy ktv session by 3 nigga who can't read Chinese =P

@ Ceylon Sports Club......

lol.....

bro got tixs......

Me don't have....

*sulks*

*sulks*

awwww... getting older again..

OMG... Yed Mae!! Sud Deep!! Kuay arai wa sut!

cheapo trip. Lousy hotel with cockroaches running around. bleah.

thank god fror dear sweetie bro =) who saved my ass!! Love ya bro!!!
*Muackz*
*SMACKS*



and yea, the japs went mad....LOL....

*Muackz*
*SMACKS*



and yea, the japs went mad....LOL....

duh????!!!

Cheapo trip.... EVERYTHING SUCKS.

Thank god for bro who saved my ass!! Love ya bro!!!
Muackz!!


and yea, the japs went mad....LOL....

Muackz!!


and yea, the japs went mad....LOL....

Tropical Acconmmodation & Distinction Golf Couses

The Pulai Springs Resort, a world class resort with 5 star facilities, built reminiscent of an ancient royal Malay palace with high vaulting roofs, huge exposed timber structures, the king's roof trusses and marble floors in a batik pattern and embellished with the indigenous use of traditional motifs which have been immortalized in intricate wood cravings.

Pulai Springs Resort is a golfing haven with two 18-hole championship USGA Class Golf Courses; one designed by Robert Trent Jones II (names as the 'Pulai' Course) and the other by Peter Dalkeith Scott (named as 'Melana' Course). Both courses are courses of distinction and were designed to provide the ultimate challenge with memorable signature holes amidst the varied terrain, water elements and changes in elevation. Other gilf facilities available at the Resort includes the only 18-hole night-golfing facility in Johor and the driving range, which was the first automated computer tee-up system in Johor.

The Pulai Springs Resort, a tropical resort accommodation which offers total comfort and complete rest. The lodge-style boutique hotel, it has 23 well-appointed bedroom and bathroom suites, "The Anugraha" (which means 'The Blessings of God' in Sanskrit), continues the thread of artistry and provides luxurious tropical-style accommodation with breathtaking views of the magnificient Clubhouse and the finishing holes of the two championship 18-hole golf courses.

...bullshit....

roofs, huge exposed timber structures, the king's roof trusses and marble floors in a batik pattern and embellished with the indigenous use of traditional motifs which have been immortalized in intricate wood cravings.

Pulai Springs Resort is a golfing haven with two 18-hole championship USGA Class Golf Courses; one designed by Robert Trent Jones II (names as the 'Pulai' Course) and the other by Peter Dalkeith Scott (named as 'Melana' Course). Both courses are courses of distinction and were designed to provide the ultimate challenge with memorable signature holes amidst the varied terrain, water elements and changes in elevation. Other gilf facilities available at the Resort includes the only 18-hole night-golfing facility in Johor and the driving range, which was the first automated computer tee-up system in Johor.

The Pulai Springs Resort, a tropical resort accommodation which offers total comfort and complete rest. The lodge-style boutique hotel, it has 23 well-appointed bedroom and bathroom suites, "The Anugraha" (which means 'The Blessings of God' in Sanskrit), continues the thread of artistry and provides luxurious tropical-style accommodation with breathtaking views of the magnificient Clubhouse and the finishing holes of the two championship 18-hole golf courses.

...bullshit....

hmmmmm... beautiful ger ger leaving already wor~

one less kaki to go sit sit at staircase with..

Date: Thursday 24 January 2008

Location: Bali House

To mark DMCD2 0740B’s last drinking session with the thai asshole for the next 3 months... Lotsa Beer and Lotsa Chicken Wings....lol

Went Johor again...

Silly Ol’ Me, Missing his Girlfriend LC, Plai the Thai Asshole and Murgy the Indian Bastard...

As usual... definitely Marry Brown’s for lunch...

The we took 2 cabs to Holiday Plaza to get... erm... *blush*

Aiyah... you-know-la or it-must-not-be-named...

Headed for Danga Bay after that for dinner @ Lazio...

The we took 2 cabs to Holiday Plaza to get... erm... *blush*

Aiyah... you-know-la or it-must-not-be-named...

Headed for Danga Bay after that for dinner @ Lazio...

Flew in to Chiang mai with Lawrence on Sunday.... Drove straight up to Pai...
4 hours worth of uber windy roads, steep hills and FAB scenery...

Pai (Thai: ปาย) is a small town in northern Thailand near the Myanmar border, north of Chiang Mai on the northern route to Mae Hong Son. It lies along the Pai River.

Pai was once a quiet market village primarily inhabited by Shan people, whose culture originated in Burma. As it lies at the foot of the mountains, it's a good base for trekking and visiting hill tribes like Karen, Hmong and Lisu. Well-known among backpackers for its relaxed atmosphere, the town is full of cheap guesthouses, souvenir shops and restaurants. In the proximity of the town are spas and elephant camps. Outside of town, there are several waterfalls and several natural and man-made hot springs. Another notable attraction is the town's excellent Wednesday Market which brings large and colorful crowds of local villagers and tribal people, from all around the Pai Valley.

Drove back to Chiang mai after a day in Pai for the rest of our vacation...

Chiang Mai (in Thai เชียงใหม่ (help·info)), also sometimes written as "Chiengmai", is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand, and is the capital of Chiang Mai Province. It is located at [show location on an interactive map] 18°47′20″N, 98°59′00″ECoordinates: [show location on an interactive map] 18°47′20″N, 98°59′00″E, some 700 km north of Bangkok, among some of the highest mountains in the country. The city stands on the Ping river, a major tributary of the Chao Phraya river.

In recent years, Chiang Mai has become an increasingly modern city, although it lacks the cosmopolitan gloss of Bangkok. It has many attractions for the thousands of foreign visitors who come each year. Chiang Mai's historic importance is derived from its important strategic location on an ancient trade route. Long before the modern influx of foreign visitors, the city served as an important centre for handcrafted goods, umbrellas, jewelry (particularly silver) and woodcarving.

Thailand near the Myanmar border, north of Chiang Mai on the northern route to Mae Hong Son. It lies along the Pai River.

Pai was once a quiet market village primarily inhabited by Shan people, whose culture originated in Burma. As it lies at the foot of the mountains, it's a good base for trekking and visiting hill tribes like Karen, Hmong and Lisu. Well-known among backpackers for its relaxed atmosphere, the town is full of cheap guesthouses, souvenir shops and restaurants. In the proximity of the town are spas and elephant camps. Outside of town, there are several waterfalls and several natural and man-made hot springs. Another notable attraction is the town's excellent Wednesday Market which brings large and colorful crowds of local villagers and tribal people, from all around the Pai Valley.

Drove back to Chiang mai after a day in Pai for the rest of our vacation...

Chiang Mai (in Thai เชียงใหม่ (help·info)), also sometimes written as "Chiengmai", is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand, and is the capital of Chiang Mai Province. It is located at [show location on an interactive map] 18°47′20″N, 98°59′00″ECoordinates: [show location on an interactive map] 18°47′20″N, 98°59′00″E, some 700 km north of Bangkok, among some of the highest mountains in the country. The city stands on the Ping river, a major tributary of the Chao Phraya river.

In recent years, Chiang Mai has become an increasingly modern city, although it lacks the cosmopolitan gloss of Bangkok. It has many attractions for the thousands of foreign visitors who come each year. Chiang Mai's historic importance is derived from its important strategic location on an ancient trade route. Long before the modern influx of foreign visitors, the city served as an important centre for handcrafted goods, umbrellas, jewelry (particularly silver) and woodcarving.

The day 3 members of MDIS DMCD2 0740B stormed City Square on a wild shopping spree....

Not forgetting..Marrybrown whacking spree!!!
Yummy Yummy Yum Yum....

Went to Villa Samudra for a night's stay.... Turned out to be a nightmare!!

So crowded, all dad's colleagues were there, room was small and damn SMELLY. toilet was disgusting with Large cockroaches flying around....
*shudder*

flying around....
*shudder*

Stumbled upon this amusement park... Cool!! Lawrence and I missed this the last time we were here.

Seems like they've just set it up....Whee!!! What a large Ferris Wheel!!! I can't wait for the Giant Roll Coaster to be completed...

And.. Cheeeeeaaaapp!!!!

Danga Bay or Teluk Danga is the largest recreational park in the city of Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

It is located near Istana Bukit Serene. Many interesting events are held there especially during festive seasons.

Danga Bay is also sometimes referred to as the Vision City of the South.

Giant Roll Coaster to be completed...

And.. Cheeeeeaaaapp!!!!

Danga Bay or Teluk Danga is the largest recreational park in the city of Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

It is located near Istana Bukit Serene. Many interesting events are held there especially during festive seasons.

Danga Bay is also sometimes referred to as the Vision City of the South.

A day spent at Cafe Del Mar....Imagine glorious sunsets, cocktail in hand, tantalizing food and ambient music... that’s the spirit of Café del Mar, right smack on Siloso Beach.

And of course, we stopped by at the other attractions...these snaps were taken enroute to Cafe Del Mar...

stopped by at the other attractions...these snaps were taken enroute to Cafe Del Mar...

Mr Zhang Kai Xun aka MMS aka Breaded Chicken, Ex-Team 18 member, left StarHub and his gang of Bali-ing Kakis to embark on his Geisha career...

Begged, pleaded, grovelled for me to take his "portfolio"...

Here it goes...

We wish him all the best...
Mister Xun, Jia You!!

"portfolio"...

Here it goes...

We wish him all the best...
Mister Xun, Jia You!!

Luang Prabang, or Louangphrabang, is a city located in north central Laos, on the Mekong River about 425 km north of Vientiane, and the capital of Louangphrabang Province. The current population of the city is about 22,000.

The city was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. The city is also notable as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.

Luang Prabang is the jewel of Indochina. The ancient royal city is surrounded by mountains at the junction of the Mekong and its tributary, the Khan river. In the centre of the city is Mount Phousi with stunning views of the surrounding temples and hills.

Luang Prabang is a city where time seems to stand still. As part of the UNESCO plan, new buildings have been limited and development must be in keeping with this magical place.

Luang Prabang is small, and just about everywhere can be reached by foot. Walking and travelling by bicycle is the best way to see this tiny city.

Stayed from 17th March 2007 to 22 March 2007.

the city is about 22,000.

The city was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. The city is also notable as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.

Luang Prabang is the jewel of Indochina. The ancient royal city is surrounded by mountains at the junction of the Mekong and its tributary, the Khan river. In the centre of the city is Mount Phousi with stunning views of the surrounding temples and hills.

Luang Prabang is a city where time seems to stand still. As part of the UNESCO plan, new buildings have been limited and development must be in keeping with this magical place.

Luang Prabang is small, and just about everywhere can be reached by foot. Walking and travelling by bicycle is the best way to see this tiny city.

Stayed from 17th March 2007 to 22 March 2007.

Hoo Hoo!!! Love at first sight!!!

What a Carlsberg Tower...

Taipei City (Traditional Chinese: 臺北市 or 台北市; Simplified Chinese: 台北市; Hanyu Pinyin: Táiběi Shì; Tongyong Pinyin: Táiběi Shìh) is the provisional capital of the Republic of China (official capital is Nanking).

It is Taiwan's center of politics, commerce, mass media, education, and pop culture.

Taipei City, the surrounding Taipei County, and the nearby Keelung City together form the Taipei metropolitan area but are administered under different local government bodies. Taipei City is a special municipality administered directly under the ROC central government, while Taipei County and Keelung City are administered as part of the Taiwan Province.

Taipei commonly refers to the whole metropolitan area, while Taipei City refers to the city proper.

China (official capital is Nanking).

It is Taiwan's center of politics, commerce, mass media, education, and pop culture.

Taipei City, the surrounding Taipei County, and the nearby Keelung City together form the Taipei metropolitan area but are administered under different local government bodies. Taipei City is a special municipality administered directly under the ROC central government, while Taipei County and Keelung City are administered as part of the Taiwan Province.

Taipei commonly refers to the whole metropolitan area, while Taipei City refers to the city proper.

Our second trip to Phuket....

Stayed at The 3rd Street Cafe...
The 3rd Street Café is located in the Kata Night Bazaar. They are ideally located just steps away from shopping, dining, nighttime entertainment, and only 200 meters from Kata Beach and 600 meters from Karon Beach.

After a busy day you will appreciate their world class guest rooms and café. Each luxury room was custom designed by decorators to cater to your comfort.

You will also appreciate their modern conveniences. There is no other place that combines their style, comfort, and friendly staff on Phuket....

entertainment, and only 200 meters from Kata Beach and 600 meters from Karon Beach.

After a busy day you will appreciate their world class guest rooms and café. Each luxury room was custom designed by decorators to cater to your comfort.

You will also appreciate their modern conveniences. There is no other place that combines their style, comfort, and friendly staff on Phuket....

Phuket (Thai: ภูเก็ต; formerly known as Tha-Laang or Talang) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are (from north clockwise) Phang Nga and Krabi, but as Phuket is an island there are no land boundaries. The island is served by Phuket International Airport, located in the north of the island. The ph of "Phuket" is an aspirated "p", so the name is pronounced (roughly) "Poock-get". The name Phuket is apparently derived from the word bukit in Malay which means mountain or hill, as this is what the island appears like from a distance.

Before that its old name was Ta-lang, derived from the old Malay "Telong" which means "Cape". The northern district of the province, which was the location of the old capital, still uses this name.

One of the most popular tourist areas on Phuket is Patong Beach on the central western coast, perhaps owing to the easy access to its wide and long beach. Most of Phuket's nightlife and its cheap shopping is located in Patong, and the area has become increasingly developed. Patong means "the forest filled with banana leaves" in Thai.

Other popular beaches are located south of Patong. In a counterclockwise direction these include Karon Beach, Kata Beach, Kata Noi Beach, and around the southern tip of the island, Nai Harn Beach and Bang Tao Beach. These areas are generally much less developed than Patong, and sought out by individuals, families and other groups with a preference for more relaxed and less crowded environs than Patong.

There are several coral islands to the south of Phuket, the Similan Islands lie to the north west, and Phi Phi Islands to the south east. All the islands are suitable for diving.

but as Phuket is an island there are no land boundaries. The island is served by Phuket International Airport, located in the north of the island. The ph of "Phuket" is an aspirated "p", so the name is pronounced (roughly) "Poock-get". The name Phuket is apparently derived from the word bukit in Malay which means mountain or hill, as this is what the island appears like from a distance.

Before that its old name was Ta-lang, derived from the old Malay "Telong" which means "Cape". The northern district of the province, which was the location of the old capital, still uses this name.

One of the most popular tourist areas on Phuket is Patong Beach on the central western coast, perhaps owing to the easy access to its wide and long beach. Most of Phuket's nightlife and its cheap shopping is located in Patong, and the area has become increasingly developed. Patong means "the forest filled with banana leaves" in Thai.

Other popular beaches are located south of Patong. In a counterclockwise direction these include Karon Beach, Kata Beach, Kata Noi Beach, and around the southern tip of the island, Nai Harn Beach and Bang Tao Beach. These areas are generally much less developed than Patong, and sought out by individuals, families and other groups with a preference for more relaxed and less crowded environs than Patong.

There are several coral islands to the south of Phuket, the Similan Islands lie to the north west, and Phi Phi Islands to the south east. All the islands are suitable for diving.

Less developed than Bali, Lombok has better beaches, a bigger volcano and more varied landscapes. Tourism is still low key, and many visitors are independent travellers drawn by the island's intoxicating diving and snorkelling, hiking and surf spots, as well as Lombok's intriguing endemic culture...

One of the best vacation i ever had.....

intoxicating diving and snorkelling, hiking and surf spots, as well as Lombok's intriguing endemic culture...

One of the best vacation i ever had.....

Donald's first trip to Thailand....
We only had two things in mind... FOOD & SHOPPING!!!

Phew, went to all the MAJOR shopping places... hee hee...not bad at all, we managed to cover most of it..

Donald was fascinated by Yaowarat....

it..

Donald was fascinated by Yaowarat....

Cool!!! Suddenly had leave slots available...Snapped them up and went to visit Mom in Bangkok all by myself...

Sadded...Lawrence couldn't make it as he was stuck in-camp for reservist...

Whahahahahaha....

reservist...

Whahahahahaha....

Open Concept

The Singapore Zoo is a model of the `open zoo' concept.

The animals are kept in spacious, landscaped enclosures, separated from the visitors by dry or wet moats. The moats are concealed with vegetation or dropped below the line of vision.

In the case of dangerous animals such as leopards and jaguars which can climb very well, moat barriers are not used.

Instead, these animals are housed in beautifully landscaped glass-fronted enclosures.

Oppressive cages which typify old zoos, are absent.

The end result is a feeling of openness.

concealed with vegetation or dropped below the line of vision.

In the case of dangerous animals such as leopards and jaguars which can climb very well, moat barriers are not used.

Instead, these animals are housed in beautifully landscaped glass-fronted enclosures.

Oppressive cages which typify old zoos, are absent.

The end result is a feeling of openness.

Poor me sick....
Wai Mun came over to spend X'mas with me..

Cooked our own steamboat...

A short weekend getaway. Just 2D1N, we stayed at Mayang Sari Beach Resort.

With a name that alludes to the fragrance and essence of natural beauty, the quiet and rustic charms of the Mayang Sari Beach Resort takes your breath away. The ambience is delightfully soothing and laid back, with the resort set against a calm and picturesque bay of crystal clear waters and silky sand beach.

Beachfront or garden chalet living combines the pleasures of simple luxuries with the comforts of modern amenities. A tranquil haven for people like us seeking refuge from the city.

Beach Resort takes your breath away. The ambience is delightfully soothing and laid back, with the resort set against a calm and picturesque bay of crystal clear waters and silky sand beach.

Beachfront or garden chalet living combines the pleasures of simple luxuries with the comforts of modern amenities. A tranquil haven for people like us seeking refuge from the city.

Bali is an Indonesian island located at 8°25′23″S, 115°14′55″ECoordinates: 8°25′23″S, 115°14′55″E, the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east.

It is one of the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island. The island is home to the vast majority of Indonesia's small Hindu minority.

It is also the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music.

Lombok to the east.

It is one of the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island. The island is home to the vast majority of Indonesia's small Hindu minority.

It is also the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music.

All about Joerzzz...

and some..

The 2 dear doggies!!