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MH370 and perceptions

It is troubling to hear that there was lapse in communication of important details related dissapearance of flight MH370. Some news or perceptions found online. 11 March 2014 Planes transponder stop working and the plane flew across Malaysia for 1.5 hours without raising any alarms. CNN VIDEO Reported that last contact was 2:30 in the Straits of Melaka. News 12 March 2014 New Zealand Says it is a Vanishing Act.  VIDEO Lack in transparency is the cause of poor information on MH370 case. News CNN reports that Malaysian officials are perceived as incompetent.   News Did Vietnam inform Malaysia that the plane turned westwards? News The MMEA looses a possible life raft that fishermen salvaged in the Straits of Melaka. News 13 March 201 4 Malaysia Airlines thought it was time to show respect by removing MH370 and MH371 codes from its books and replace it with MH318 and MH319. Are they mad? Bernama News Malaysia's air force chief, Rodzali Daud, denied reports quo...

Search and Rescue of MH 370

Among those listed to participate in the Search and Rescue (based on news reports) Malaysia KM Langkawi KD Kelantan KM Amanah USA MH-60R Sea Hawk Lockheed P-3c USS Pinckney USNS John Ericsson Singapore RSS Vigor (missile Corvette) RSAF C-130 MV Swift Rescue Submersible withMS Swift Rescue RSS Steadfast with Sikorsky S-70B There are over 40 vessels, other resources from a number of countries apart from Vietnam who have also contributed, and I am sure that in numbers there would be better chances of locating MH370.

MH370 goes missing on 8.3.2014

Its official that Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Boeing 777-200ER, flight MH370 Kuala Lumpur to Beijing is missing. The flight departed at 12:41AM and most likely everyone was getting ready to tuck in for a nap. Total 239 passangers and crew will be in the prayers of many at this moment. Yahoo news seems to provide more updates than local media, at least in the present moment. Points to note: Aircraft had under gone maintenance 2 weeks before An Italian, Austrian and Chinese listed as being on board were confirmed to have not boarded the flight. Nobody knows who was with the 2 and 4 years old holding American passports. An experienced pilot was onboard. Last contact with flight was at 1:30am (reports vary) towards vietnam. The complete passengers list can be found at Wall Street Journal and Bernama News . Below are based on search of free satellite services (Military should be having a better and more accurate view). On 9th March 2014, N2YO who provides real time satellite...

Malaysia's Average Annual Income per Capita

How many of you reading this is earning less than the average annual per capita income of RM32,850 in the year 2014 and can still have your own internet access at home? It works out to about RM2,738 per month (is this gross or net?). Above is excerpt from Mar 6, 2015 The Rakyat Post " Malaysians earning 30 times more than their grandfathers " From the Statistical department's report 2012 , the urban average income is RM5,742 while rural is RM3,080 which are pretty decent figures to survive in 2014. The Poverty line being at RM830 per month (didn't jaga / guards use to earn less than this?). Lets see, a simple household with 2 adults and 2 children where only the father works 20 days per month, would spent about the following (approx); Meals at work RM140 Home meals RM500 Electric, water, utility RM100 Rental RM900 Transport for school RM260 Upkeep of the motorbike+fuel RM500 Averaged clothes bought RM50 Schooling fees/tuition/clothes RM300 Which com...

One morning

Found migratory bird lake in Rawang

Such a surprise to see so many beautiful birds at Lotus Lake, Jalan Tasik Permaisuri. Just to answer the blue bubble, its a millitary site that is accessed via Batu Arang road that needs to pass burial sites before reaching it.

Improving quality of life of an average Joe

Lets face it, little things in life needs to be improved. This will build our relationships, careers and overall happiness. Personally, I get happiness mostly when its people and animals around me who achieve some satisfaction or received some goodness. Here is a list of my observations, that I hope will benefit you; Walking with good posture. Take continuous effort NOT to slouch.  Sitting with good posture. Take continuous effort NOT to slouch. Keep the lips healthy. If a sensation that the lips are dry or going to itch, put moisturiser. If there is other skin problems, use medication (e.g. viral). Clear folded clothes and dirty clothes in basket. Do not leave these clean or dirty clothes for more than three (3) days. Dirty clothes should be washed soonest to prevent bacteria build up or fungus. Clean clothes already folded, will attract dust and itself increase amount of lint in the air. Both are sure causes to irritate the lungs and respiratory system. Get that flat tum...