Same Same But Different (Sama Tapi Beda)

The famous Thai adage rings true as I replied in a meeting full of Indonesians, “Enggak bisa Pak”, as I struggled to keep up with their conversation, applying as much Indonesian as I can, “Kapan”, “Selamat Sore”, “Siap”, “Kertas”, “Kamar”, “Hari Senin”, “Embak”, “Mas”, “Beda”, “Udah” and number of other words that escape me as [...]

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Russell Peters LIVE in Malaysia

Russell Peters LIVE in Malaysia

Who would’ve ever thought the Malaysian government approved Russell Peters historic Malaysian event to be held. Having said that, I’m not holding my breath as Malaysia is notoriously infamous for “cancelations” for “cultural” reasons. Tickets will go on sale at 9am 18 April 2012 via www.airasiaredtix.com and www.ticketpro.com.my. It’s taking place at the Shah Alam [...]

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The Rise of Group Buying Websites in Malaysia

The Rise of Group Buying Websites in Malaysia - A Fad?

Group buying, also known as collective buying, offers products and services at significantly reduced prices on the condition that a minimum number of buyers would make the purchase. As of now, there are 42 group buying websites in Malaysia. Yes, 42!! I believe more are underway. I have even found the templates available online for [...]

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What is the Cost of an Arm & a Leg?

In George Washington’s days, there were no cameras. One’s image was either sculpted or painted. Some paintings of George Washington showed him standing behind a desk with one arm behind his back while others showed both legs and both arms. Prices charged by painters were not based on how many people were to be painted, [...]

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