Movie Review: Madagascar 2

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Verdict: Have some laugh even though you can't really get the logic.

Logic seldom appears in cartoon - that's what made it special.

That's the first thing you should not have when you watch cartoon.

This cartoon tells how a group of animals escaped the zoo and returned to Africa - and found themselves fell in love with it.

While the story isn't funny thru out the whole movie, but sometimes it still is.

Have some laugh, especially if you are stressed out of work :-)

Rating: 6/10

P/S: Of all the characters, I kinda like Julien. (voiced by Sacha Baron Cohen - better known as Ali G or Borat)

Food Review: Yokotaya Restaurant (Kepong)

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I visit this restaurant like... once a month, at least.

Reason being it's the nearest restaurant to get the fresh Japaneses food.

However, not all the food in this restaurant are nice - some even think it's pricey.

I'll give a quick review. Red being recommended, and blue being "You may give it a try"


Sashimi - RM39.00

Thick-sliced and fresh - trust me, it's worth the price :)



Sushi set - RM31.00

Fresh sushi (two egg sushi were hidden behind the "leaf")




Shabu shabu (pork) - I forgot the price

Not salty as the Chinese steamboat - it's in kinda different league. Me and my sister like it.



Katsu Curry Rice + Miso soup - RM25.00

A typical Japanese curry rice - which tastes a bit like Maggie curry :-)



Spider roll (8 pieces in total) - RM31.00


The sushi at the side are so so


But the soft shell crab are up to standard and you'll definitely feel full after eating all 8 pieces. :)

I'd like to try just the soft shell crab next time.

Other things like Unagi set and Nanban chicken set are also worth the try.

Don't try the don (the rice in the stone bowl). I find udon so so, and the garlic fried rice a bit too salty

For the direction to this restaurant, you may refer to my previous post.

Overall, I'll give this restaurant a rating of 7.5/10

P/S: You may find the price expensive - but they don't charge govt tax + service charge :)

Chapter 9.5: KK Trip Itinerary + Bill

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Detailed KK Trip Itinerary as follows:

07 March
Arrive Kota Kinabalu Airport Terminal 2, meet and transfer to Masilau Nature Resort.
Overnight Bishop Hostel.

08 March
Transfer to starting Point. Trek to 11,000ft with Mountain Guide.
Overnight at Gunting Lagadan. [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included]

09 March
Ascend to summit. Descend to Park HQ. Return to Kota Kinabalu.
Overnight at Hotel Shangri-la. [Breakfast, Lunch included]

10 March
Departure transfer to airport. [Breakfast included]

Applicable to Malaysians Only
No of pax : 14 - 16 pax
Revised price @ RM729 per person base on twin share.
Single supplement @ RM80 per person.
*Surcharge of RM150 / person on above package for NON MALAYSIANS.
Include : Return airport transfers, return Masilau / Kinabalu park transfers, 03 nights accomodation, 06 meals, entrance fee, Climbing Permit, insurance, Mountain Guide, and Certificate.
Malaysian @ RM729 x 15 pax = RM10,935
Non Malaysian @ RM879 x 1 pax = RM879
Subtotal = RM11,814
Deposit Received @ RM2,450.00.
Balance of payment @ RM9,364.00 to be paid before services commence.

For the deposit paid, I will send email to everybody on the details.

Name list:


1) Sarah Tan Chew Ming
2) Trevor Thum He Lin
3) Betty Phoo Pik Shan
4) Low Kok Hooi
5) Wong Chow Hoon
6) Chan Suk Inn
7) Wong Fui Han
8) Leong Benn
9) Ong Kuan Yew
10) Wong Siew Kee
11) Siew Cheau Sheang
12) Chun Hung
13) Alex Tang
14) Emily Chin Ee Ming
15) Samantha Kui Jia Huey

Movie Review: Quantum of Solace - 007

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Verdict: A Bond movie that reminds you of the previous classics - but not enough to make a classic of its own

I thought of two movie-series when I watched this movie - Bourne series and previous Bond classics such as From Russia with Love, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Goldfinger (on how the Bond girl died) and Octopussy - but it isn't greater than any mentioned.

The movie didn't offer much twist, and the biggest let down is that Bond had very few gadgets to show off ("gadget" is one of a main reasons why I love Bond series) - but it's understandable since he's suspended from service.

Action wise, it was not as packed as Bourne Ultimatum, which I watched last year. The reason why I put the comparison was because both of them are caught in the situation where they had to act alone with not much or no gadget to use.

On the plus side, Daniel Craig shows a more realistic image of an agent - cruel, able to get hurt (previous Bond like Pierce Brosnan was like, too casual.. ) and ability to get emotional when needed.

Daniel had successfully made new group of Bond fans - given that Bond is already an old series.

The biggest challenge is how Daniel Craig et al can push Bond further, resuming Sean Connery's story (FYI, Casino Royale & Quantum of Solace is a reboot effort of Bond series, and it's like a prequel to the Bond series before Dr. No) with the momentum they have gained in Casino Royale and QoS.

Back to this movie itself, as a Bond fan, it's disappointed. But it is still worth a watch.

Rating: 6/10

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In this week, two important events happened:


1) Lewis Hamilton, the first ever black F1 racer, had become the World Drivers' Champion
2) Barack Obama has become the first ever black President of USA

While the word 'black' may sound racist - no, I'm not.

Instead, I felt happy that (or, I guess) globalisation had helped people to realise that the colour of the skin does not matter anymore - what matters is the ability of the person to perform.

So, they have listened. What about us?

Papa's Photography Comments

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In case you don't know, my father is a photography enthusiast. Few days ago, I shared with him some of the photo we had taken, and he shared with me his comments.

1) Multi-Layered Photo

"This photo looks good. It has:
i) some branches & leaves to provide more layer for the picture
ii) cloud that doesn't make sky looking that blank
iii) forest included but not at major portion as you are shooting the mainly on the beach
iv) People included (click on the pic to see enlarged version) - to show the size of the beach

All in all, a multi-layered photo is good"


2) That 80's Popular Studio Effect

He saw these two photos, one with the blurred background, and another one with the clear backgorund.


Clear background


Blurred Background


Zoomed in-ed clear version


He mentioned that the blurred background like this, was a popular effect back in 80's. Some of the photographer even used the light bulb to create such effect.


3) Photo That Looks Like Painting

He saw this photo, taken by my sis, and mentioned that it's nice because it looks like a painting.


"In fact, photography is best when it looks artistic as painting, while painting is best when it looks realistic as photography"

Now, I think that's a quote of the day. :)

Thanks Papa.