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Sunday, September 7, 2008

Penang Downpour

Its pass midnight but the downpour that started since the morning does'nt seem to stop. I ride thru the rain midday to visit the The Star property show. As the rain was heavy i decided to stop by my quarters at Sg Ara for a while. But the rain did not stop at all. I was worried bout my break fast meal. So i called Pizza Hut n ordered a simple delivery meal. But unfortunately they called me back after a while telling me that they couldnt deliver becoz of the heavy rain.
So at about 7pm i decided to go out to get something to breakfast. The rain havent stopped, its now more than 10hours since it started. At the sg ara junction it one of the junction has already turned into a stream. I quickly got few kuih n nasi campur n returned back home. My brother latter called me telling me that houses along the Jalan P Ramlee has been floded up to 1 storey. May Allah ease the burden of all the people.

Friday, September 5, 2008

Mind & Parenting Skill

Auditorium A, Komtar Penang

On the Merdeka eve, i with my brother & few of my frens attended a motivation talk in Auditorium, Komtar, Penang.

It was conducted by Master Rahim, whom we have invited few years ago to conduct a motivation talk in USM for school student. This talk however was meant for parents.

Knowing Master Rahim, we were enthuastic to learn new things mainly regarding mind as he was famous for his mind power knowledge.

Master Rahim In Action

The talk was very benificial as he explained the power of positive thinking. The inner thoughts is the one that build us. If we always have positive inner thoughts...then it will be reflected with positive cracters in us.

He even demonstrated to us how inner thoughts or the thoughts that we have can really effect our body/ physical capability. One of the participant was called and was told repeatedly that his right hand is weak he can't even sequeze a tennis ball if he was given the ball in his hand. Amazinglly he cant sequeze tha ball when given one.

But for me, the important lesson was the answer that he gave for my question. I inquired him on how to stop or change a bad habit. He told us to stop the bad habit & continue to ignore the bad habit at least for 40 days. Acts that we continously do for 40 days will became our habit! so if we stop doing it for 40 days, then we can get rid of that bad habit.

Some of the participants

Overall we really enjoyed the talk. Hope to participate in his 5 days workshop end of this year.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Honda Hybrid


Price List for Peninsular Malaysia RM
Selling Price 158,012.80
Road Tax (1 year) 70.00
Registration Fee 150.00
Inspection Fee 150.00
Handling Fee 50.00
Number Plate 50.00
Retail Price (Without Insurance) 158,482.80
Insurance 4,317.20
On-The-Road Price with Insurance 162,800.00

Excise Duty on Imported Vehicles (CBU) and Locally Assembled Vehicles (CKD)

ASEAN (CEPT) Non-ASEAN (MFN)
Type/Engine Capacity From
22.3.2006
From
22.3.2006
Passenger Car

1800
75%
75%
> 1800 - 2000
80%
80%
> 2000 - 2500
90%
90%
> 2500 - 3000
105%
105%
> 3000
*105%
*105%
*with effect from 1 January 2007

Import Duty on Imported (CBU) Vehicles

Type/Engine Capacity ASEAN (CEPT) Non-ASEAN (MFN)
From 22.3.2006 From 22.3.2006
Import
Duty
Sales
Tax
Import
Duty
Sales
Tax
Passenger Car



1800
5%
10%
30%
10%
> 1800 - 2000
5%
10%
30%
10%
> 2000 - 2500
5%
10%
30%
10%
> 2500 - 3000
5%
10%
30%
10%
> 3000
5%
10%
30%
10%

So with announcement of 50% discount on excise duty & 100% discount on the import tax, the Civic Hybrid should only cost around: +/- RM106,023

So...apa lagi...order je la....
teh tarik 1/2 gelas!
'tak boleh'

Engine
Engine Type 4 Cylinder, SOHC i-VTEC + IMA
Fuel Supply System PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection)
Bore & Stroke (mm) 73.0 x 80.0
Displacement (cc) 1,339
Compression Ratio 10.8:1
Maximum Power [PS (kW) / rpm] 95 (70) / 6,000
Maximum Torque [Nm (kg-m) / rpm] 123 (12.5) / 4,600
IMA Electric Motor Max Horsepower
[PS (kW) / rpm]
20 (15) / 2,000
IMA Electric Motor Max Torque
[Nm (kg-m) / rpm]
103 (10.5) / 0 - 1,160
Drive-by-Wire •
Transmission
Transmission Type Continuosly Variable Transmission (CVT)
Drive Wheels Front
Steering
Gear Type Rack & Pinion with Power Assisted (Electric Power Steering)
Overall Steering Ratio 13.62
Turning Radius (m) 5.4
Braking
Braking System Type (Front) Ventilated Disc
Braking System Type (Rear) Drum
Suspension
Suspension System (Front) MacPherson Strut
Suspension System (Rear) Independent Double Wishbone
Dimensions
Overall Length (mm) 4,540
Overall Width (mm) 1,750
Overall Height (mm) 1,430
Wheelbase (mm) 2,700
Treads (Front) (mm) 1,500
Treads (Back) (mm) 1,500
Ground Clearance (mm) 135
Weight (kg) 1,290
Tyre Size 195 / 65 R15
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litre) 50