Malaysia's Oil Reserves Depleting

Malaysia's open market for vehicles has seen many foreign cars being available here. Sales are still on the rise and the periodic increase in price of gas has not been a deterrent. Below are excerpts from an insightful article on Malaysia's depleting oil reserves.

Depleting national oil reserves?

Some quotes from the Domestic Trade and Consumers Affairs Minister, Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad:

- The figures are worrisome. Based on estimates – and cavernous appetite of Malaysians in using fuel – Shahrir reckons it will be about 10 years before the estimated 3bil barrel of oil reserve runs dry.

- “My calculations show that Malaysia has 106 barrels of reserve oil per capita. Compare this with Brunei's 2,007, Saudi Arabia's 11,000 and Kuwait's 37,000.

- Fuel subsidies make up some 50% of the country’s total subsidy bill, and with the spiralling global oil price, it alone will siphon off a sizeable portion of the government's expenditure.

- Fuel subsidies should be gradually reduced...


On a positive note,

Travellers impressed to see Lim flying economy class

Some things have not changed with Lim Guan Eng, although he is now the Penang Chief Minister.

And among that is his penchant for economy class air travel.

As the chief executive of Penang, Lim is entitled to a business class seat but he is having none of it.


Ning posing with Lim at KLIA on Wednesday in a photo taken from Jolly's blog.

Source: The Star

Plenty of sex but for many, it’s not all the way

This is in The Star today. Rather surprising, I must say but it's only random sampling and may not necessarily reflect reality, or does it?

Article reproduced from The Star

Plenty of sex but for many, it’s not all the way

Malaysians are having lots of sex but they just do not seem to be enjoying it all that much.

While last year’s Durex Sexual Wellbeing Global Survey said four in five Malaysians were having sex on a weekly basis – this year’s results reveals that only 44% of Malaysians managed to achieve orgasm every time they have sex.

However, Singaporeans fare worse. Only 36% usually manage to feel the earth move, according to the survey’s latest report entitled “The Big O”.

Gender-wise, 62% of Malaysian males almost always reach climax during sex while women get a raw deal – only 25% almost always achieving orgasm.

The survey also found that 86% of Malaysians who frequently had orgasm feel sexually at ease with themselves while 60% of those who regularly came to a climax also enjoyed good psychological health.

Globally, the leaders are the Italians, Spaniards, Mexicans and South Africans who are most likely to climax every time with 66% usually managing to hit the spot.

Least likely to achieve an orgasm are the Chinese and people from Hong Kong (both 24%), followed closely by the Japanese (27%).

Reproductive and sexual health specialist, Dr Mohd Ismail Mohd Tambi, said that while orgasms are not the be all and end all of sex, regularly achieving orgasms improves emotional and overall well-being.

“If you want to have an orgasm, it is important that you surrender yourself to the good feelings you are experiencing. Relaxation is crucial.”

Dr Mohd Ismail said work worries should also be left outside the bedroom as couples needed to have protected and uninterrupted time.

Globally, eight in 10 people who frequently have orgasm felt close to their partner during sex.

The survey was conducted among 26,000 people in 26 countries of which 1,026 were Malaysians.

They were questioned on key aspects of their sex lives such as health, education, beliefs, attitudes to sex and social circumstances.
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I wonder if dolphins are in the same dilemma. I read that dolphins are the only other species (besides humans) that make love for pleasure.

Dr M starts his own blog

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad joined the swelling ranks of politicians going online with his own blog simply named “Dr Mahathir Mohamad,”

He says: “This site is dedicated to publishing my writings as and when I am able to pen my thoughts and opinion.”

Will we be reading a Pak Lah blog soon?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Today is Labour Day in many parts of the world. Here too. It's a public holiday. Would you believe it, I have four friends (all female - strange) sharing the same Labour Day birthday.

My dear friends, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! May your day be awesome and may today be the beginning of better things to come and may your dreams, hopes and wishes come true! *hugs & kisses* I thought I'd do up a little compilation for your reading pleasure. Big pinch of salt needed, yeah? But first, here's an ecard for you.



Born between May 1 - May 13
You would be a Monkey: Very impatient and hyper!!! You want things to be done as quickly as possible. At heart, you are quite simple and love it if you are the center of attraction. That way, you people are unique. You would like to keep yourself safe from all the angles. Shall your name be dragged or featured in any sort of a controversy, you then go all panicky. Therefore, you take your precautions from the very beginning. When you foresee anything wrong, your sixth sense is what saves you from falling in traps. Quite a money minded bunch you people are!!

From May 1 to May 14
BLUE is your colour -
You may have low self-esteem, and can be very picky. You are artistic and like to fall in love, but you let your love pass by, by loving with your mind, not your heart.

May 01 to May 14 - You are a Poplar Tree
POPLAR TREE (the Uncertainty) -
looks very decorative, not very self-confident, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.

Okay, now that you know what tree you are, wanna know what bird are you?

Born in May
>Stubborn and hard-hearted
>Strong-willed and highly motivated Sharp thoughts Easily angered
>Attracts others and loves attention
>Deep feelings Beautiful physically and mentally
>Firm standpoint Easily influenced
>Needs no motivation
>Easily consoled Systematic (left brain)
>Loves to dream
>Strong clairvoyance
>Understanding
>Sickness usually in the ear and neck
>Good imagination Good debating skills Good physical
>Weak breathing Loves literature and the arts
>Loves travelling
>Dislike being at home Restless Not having many children
>Hardworking High spirited
>Spendthrift

T H E.....E N D

No wait, not quite, here's a musical dedication to you, Bee Gees' First of May. One of my favourites. Enjoy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY again

Manchester United 1, Barcelona 0

I slept late last night, err... this morning, actually.

I was among Manchester United fans around the world who joined the fortunate 75,000 or so at Old Trafford in celebrating the Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona this morning, Malaysia time.

Final score: Manchester United 1, Barecelona 0
The Hero: Paul Scholes

Yes!! Next stop: Moscow for the finals. This one promises great excitement as it's going to be an all-England final between Manchester United and either Chelsea or Liverpool.


Picture source: manutd.com

Reaching out to the needy

Has this been a long, hard day? You probably need this.


Dear Pastor,

I walked down the busy footpath, knowing I was late for an important meeting. My eye fell upon one of those unfortunate, homeless vagabonds that are found in every city these days.

Wearing what can only be describes as rags, carrying every worldly possession in two plastic bags, my heart was touched by this person's condition.

Some people turned to stare. Others quickly looked away as if the sight would somehow contaminate them.

Recalling some long ago Sunday School admonition to "care for the sick, feed the hungry and clothe the naked," I was moved by some powerful inner urge to reach out to this unfortunate person.

Yes, where some people saw only rags, I saw a hidden beauty. A small voice inside my head called out, "Reach out, reach out!"

So I did...




I won't be in church this Sunday...




Source unknown

Mary Kate Olsen

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Indeed!
This look. Love it? Hate it?

In case you didn't recognise her, she's Mary Kate Olsen of the Olsen twins who made it into the list of 25 Most Stylish Couples. Enough said about her.


By the way, that headgear is by Marc Jacobs. If you've been to the Marc Jocobs store in Suria KLCC, you would have noticed a big poster of Victoria Beckham aka Posh Spice, in one of Marc Jacobs headgear creations. Again, you'd either love it or hate it.

Ah Beng's e-Meow

Someone needs Engrish lessons here. If there's something or someone that's the bane of the English language, it most certainly must be Ah Beng.

Ah Beng is an imaginary local dude of Chinese origin, who has limited grasp of the English language and who makes you roll in laughter with his antics and his logic. Together with his girlfriend, Ah Lian , you'd be sure to have endless side-splitting moments. For starters, let's see what Ah Beng has to say to Ah Lian in his e-Meow, I mean email.


Dear Ah Lian

Thanks you for your letter. Wrong time no see you. How everything? For me, I am quiet find.

You say in your letter your taukeh soh want you to chain your look?
Somemore you must wear kick kok soo, hope you can wok properly.

You know, Ah Kau Kia working in a soft where company now. Last week, He take I, Muthu & few of his friend to May Nonut to eat barger. After that he take we all go to kalah ok.

Muthu sing and sing no stop until the sky bright.

Next week, my father mother going to sellerbread 20 years annie wear sari. My father mother going to give a fist to all the kampong people. So You must come with your hole family.

I only hope one day we no need to write and send letter to you and to me.
Better I e-meow you, you e-meow me. I will ketchup with you soon. And when you got time, please few free to call me. Goo bye.....

Worm regard,
Ah Beng