Poverty In Spirit, Wealth Of Life (Part 4) – Meeting One Of The Richest Men.

September 7, 2012

Many years ago, there was a trip that I really looked forward to. After the ticket was booked, I was literally counting down the number of days before the flight. It was very rare for anybody to be given such an opportunity, a chance to meet one of the richest men in the world – […]

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Living Moments (Part 46) – Conversations With Life.

August 28, 2012

There were conversations that I had wished did not have to end. The more I thought about a few of them, the more I hope I could continue them because there were messages not communicated and files not closed in my mind. What I am about to describe to you is one of such conversations. […]

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Living Moments (Part 44) – A Miracle Personified

August 25, 2012

On 18 August 2012, I was squatting besides and talking to Tracy Lee, a living miracle. Little did I know that it would be the last time I would  be seeing her. Tracy was a director of ERM, the organiser of different series of beauty pageants. Together with the very capable Mr Alex Liu and […]

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In Death, There Is Life (Part 7).

August 23, 2012

‘Gather ye – rose buds while ye may; Old Time is still a – flying; And this same flower that smiles today, Tomorrow will be dying.’                                                – Robert Herrick It has become a morning ritual for me to go through the obituary column in the newspaper. My heart goes out to the bereaved families […]

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In Death,There Is Life (Part 6).

August 23, 2012

On 19 March 2011, I almost died. I was driving on a three-lane highway coming back from Kuala Lumpur after eating ‘Yong Tau Foo’ at Jalan Ampang. I was driving on the fast lane at a speed that was, let’s just say – normal. In other words, fast. It was dark and drizzling. Suddenly, in […]

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In Death,There Is Life (Part 5).

August 23, 2012

I want to share with you about my Papa (father). We had a wonderful relationship, memories of which I will never forget for the rest of my life.Papa worked 364½ days on almost every year. I don’t remembe r Papa applying for leave, falling ill, or taking time off from work. He had to work […]

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In Death, There Is Life (Part 4).

August 23, 2012

The postcard-like scenic view laid before my eyes. Melbourne’s central business district glistened under the afternoon sun and looked absolutely stunning. A panoramic view of the beautiful city on a nice and lazy day could have raised many a person’s spirit but not for me. My eyes on that day might look like I was […]

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In Death, There Is Life (Part 3)

August 23, 2012

Death has a way to lend poignancy to the highways and byways of our memories. Over the years, I’ve heard many stories. Some of them have a way to stir my guts and transport me to another dimension. There… are others that break my heart and bring me to the lowest level of sorrow. There […]

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In Death,There Is Life (Part 2) – R21, For Matured Readers Only.

August 23, 2012

‘Put my gun down the war is won Fill my glass high the time has come I’m going back to the place that I love, …’ … These words are part of the haunting lyrics of Yellow River, a song composed by Jeff Christie and which became the number one hit on the UK Singles […]

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To The Unsung Heroes – Thank You.

August 21, 2012

During this festive season, my heart goes out to the people who have to labour so that we can continue our daily activities and enjoy our lives. They keep the country functioning, including making sure things that we oftentimes take for granted are working. Many of them are on standby mode in case of emergencies. […]

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