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Newcomer By Keigo Higashino

Newcomer by Keigo Higashino

I placed a pre-order for Keigo Higashino’s “Newcomer” about one and a half year ago. It was at that not released yet. Book Depository UK sent out the book in mid-November and I only received it a few days ago. Kudos, Pos Malaysia! Keigo Higashino became one my top favourite authors after I read his phenomenal  The Devotion of Suspect X a ...

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150th Anniversary Of The Issuance of Sarawak’s First Stamp

the First Day Cover issued in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the issuance of the first stamp of Sarawak.

Pos Malaysia Berhad launched its latest stamp series “150 Years Sarawak Stamps” today in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the issuance of the first stamp of Sarawak on March 1, 1869. Only 22,000 miniature sheets priced at RM5 each were issued and as expected, they are selling like hot cakes. The miniature sheet features the images of some Sarawak ...

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Look In The Mirror First

Look in the mirror first

Look in the mirror first Before you explode in outburst Make sure your own life can withstand a public examination Before you point your finger in accusation.   Many people are loyal to you As long as they need you But once their need of you is gone You’ll be left all alone.   When you pass judgement on another ...

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Stasi Child By David Young

Stasi Child by David Young

I have not been doing much reading for the past few months. A couple of weeks ago, I happened to see Stasi Child by David Young in Popular Bookstore and it was on sale for only RM10. After reading the blurps on the back cover, I bought it as I was intrigued by its East Germany setting during the 1970s ...

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Oh Concordia, I Miss You!

Sir George Williams Campus

Thirty nine years have gone by Since I bade you goodbye But memories of you linger strong Though our time together did not last long.   With you I spent two and a quarter years That left an indelible memory I hold so dear You instilled in me a desire to learn And that respect is something I need to ...

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Oh Coco Cabana Has A Duck!

The rubber duck on exhibition at Coco Cabana

Miri’s Coco Cabana is never short of action, especially right now with the ongoing Miri Marina Bay Water Theme Park and the big yellow duck exhibition.The duck exhibition,  organised by ATPD Sn Bhd, will run till July 21 and is open from 3pm to 10pm. Admission is RM5 per person and the first 10,000 visitors will receive a free small ...

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The Knots & Tangles In Relationships

Knots and tangles

It has been said that relationships are like the tides: they ebb and flow. It’s bliss when the tide is high. But what happens when that tide starts to ebb? When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on. It is good advice: before you throw in the towel, hang on and try ...

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Death Notice By Zhou Haohui

Death Notice by Zhou Haohui

I have not read any books for the past few months as I have been devoting my time to my online business of selling stamps, currency notes and coins. I was at Popular Bookstore a week or so ago when the book “Death Notice” by Zhou Haohui caught my attention and I bought it on the spot. Three days ago, ...

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Ponzi Schemes

Charles Ponzi

Malaysia is well-known to be fertile ground for Ponzi games We really don’t need such fame We have enough of Swisscash Genneva and Ufun Losing your hard-earned savings is not fun.   Ponzi schemes play on human greed For on it they breed Using high returns as their baits They lure investors to make their bets.   A Ponzi scheme ...

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Last night's 6d results

Feeling tired and a bit giddy from my vertigo spell, I retired to bed very early last night. I just remembered that I have not checked the Sportstoto results for last night. When I checked the 4D results online, it was all a big disappointment and I was about to log off from the internet when I remembered I had ...

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