2024-04-13 05:52
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There's a significant advocacy effort from pharmacists
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2024-04-09 13:25
The Rock realised his mistake and said he will no longer endorse Joe Biden as President. I hope more people will come to this realization. The world is in such a big mess with so-called… Read More
2024-04-08 13:23
The heroine of climate change Greta Thunberg was arrested for trying to block traffic on a busy road. But she was released shortly after. It makes you wonder, how is causing traffic jam… Read More
2024-04-04 15:14
A lot of people now demand clean energy. But what is clean energy? Is solar or wind power clean energy? Or is driving electric cars clean?While they certainly have a place but often, t… Read More
2024-04-01 23:51
Unfortunately, Malaysia is getting less tolerant with each other when it comes to religious and racial matters. A lot of it thanks to our politicians. Do you really have to throw… Read More
2024-03-29 13:31
It's good to see that Malaysia Airlines finally returns to profit. After decades of mismanagement and several mishaps, it is no longer a world top airline but at least it is still… Read More
2024-03-23 06:38
America became very wealthy because people all over the world had confidence that their wealth is in safe hands.Perhaps not anymore.Now they can confiscate wealth of others at their whims an… Read More
2024-03-16 14:52
Thought of trying something new, we drove to Uncle Eddie in Canningvale for a bit Malaysian food.It's a relatively new restaurant.It was worth the drive. Food was good and met our high stand… Read More
2024-03-16 01:47
The ocean is big and can absorb a lot of waste, diluting it and making it "safe".The USA, Japan and scientific authorities have been at pain to explain how releasing Fukushima water into the… Read More
2024-03-13 15:18
On the surface, tax the rich to give to the poor sounds quite virtuous. Politicians love it.But if you do that too much, then everyone will just be equally poor. http://heart-murm… Read More
2024-03-11 14:01
Today I read that Michelin is gradually shutting down its factories in Germany. The country and many others in Europe are undergoing de-industrialization. The cost of doing business has… Read More
2024-03-08 14:36
In the early stages of the Ukraine War, the spotlight was on
formidable weapons like the Javelin anti-tank missiles, which wreaked havoc
among Russian tanks. However, their initial effective… Read More
2024-03-04 12:48
We haven't been to Hillarys Boat Harbour for quite a number of years, so we decided to give it a visit. The place used to be decent, but now sadly is in a shamble.A number of shops were… Read More
2024-03-02 13:09
Google used to be THE undisputed search engine. Over time, they became preoccupied with being woke and competitors are catching up.But their AI Gemini takes wokeness to a whole new level.htt… Read More
2024-03-01 23:03
The West ruled by a handful of elites are openly exploiting the Western
financial, political, and legal structures while attempting to destroy Russia and Trump.Confidence in the system is wa… Read More
2024-02-25 13:25
Our Japan trip was coming to an end. We had our last dinner in Japan at Tokyo Station. There were many eateries there. Very good food. Would have been five star restaurant material if t… Read More
2024-02-24 14:20
We returned again to Noboribetsu. It was our last destination in Hokkaido.This time around, the atmosphere was different as the place was swamped by Chinese tourists. It made you feel like y… Read More
2024-02-23 23:27
After we left Tokachigawa, we headed to Tomamu Ski Resort. It was snowing heavily at that time. Though the snow was great, a number of lifts were closed due to wind but we had our fun.http:/… Read More
2024-02-20 22:40
The Tokachigawa Moor Onsen is famous for its amber-coloured onsen water supposedly good for the skin. We had our own private onsen which was convenient. The following morning, we h… Read More
2024-02-18 23:40
From Lake Toya, we then drove a bit of a distance to Tokachigawa Moor Onsen Seiyakubow, situated further East of Hokkaido.It was dinner time by the time we arrived.Food was exquisite. h… Read More
2024-02-17 02:27
View from our hotel. They have a mini Fuji in the distance. Very beautiful view.Couldn't get bored of mini Fuji of Hokkaido.The islands were formed after volcanic eruptions.Hill with volcani… Read More
2024-02-15 13:55
From Niseko, we then headed to Lake Toya.We stayed in The Lake Suite Ko No Sumika.Very nice hotel. We arrived just in time for dinner. It was very high standard buffet dinner. http://he… Read More
2024-02-13 14:50
We stayed at Hotel Kanronomori during our second night in Niseko. Nice hotel as well with good onsen and good food. http://heart-murmur.blogspot.com Read More
2024-02-12 13:24
Having lived most of our lives in tropical country and dry Australia, we quite like snow. http://heart-murmur.blogspot.com Read More
2024-02-11 05:51
Skiing in Niseko was great for intermediate skiers and above for its large area. There were several ski areas but you can buy "all mountains" pass which would allow you to go through ea… Read More
2024-02-09 22:14
After we left Otaru, we went to Niseko. Our first hotel was Niseko Hot Spring Ikoino Yuyado Iroha.Nice ryokan with good food. http://heart-murmur.blogspot.com Read More
2024-02-07 15:29
After a restful night in Otaru, the next morning we drove to the peninsular of Otaru. It was near the aquarium. The scenery was beautiful but very cold wind.We then drove back to town and wa… Read More
2024-02-05 10:45
Hokkaido is famous for its fresh seafood.We went to Sankaku Market, near the station. A large part of their market was dedicated for seafood.Huge King (and Queen if you like gender equa… Read More
2024-02-04 13:34
Otaru canal is a very scenic place especially at night. While the view was beautiful, there were very few people cause it was cold. http://heart-murmur.blogspot.com Read More
2024-02-03 06:35
From Otaru, we then headed to Niseko Annupuri for skiing. Very fluffy and thick snow. Nice.http://heart-murmur.blogspot.com Read More
2024-02-02 12:23
After skiing in Teine, we headed to Otaru.All the energy we used for skiing made us quite hungry. We headed to Wagyu Kurosawa Restaurant.Very good food.They also served pretty good eel. I on… Read More
2024-02-01 11:53
From Jozankei Onsen, we then travelled to Sapporo Teine Ski Resort.The snow here was thicker than Moiwa. It was our second ski area as we warmed up for more challenging trails. We had pretty… Read More
2024-01-31 15:39
After some skiing, we headed to Jozankei Onsen Yurakoen.It was a good place to soothe the muscles and joints after some exercise. Nothing beat onsen during the snow.Food was very good as wel… Read More
2024-01-30 13:55
Our main purpose to visit Japan this time of the year was for skiing. Our first destination was Sapporo Moiwayama Ski Area. It was pretty close to Sapporo city as you can see in th… Read More
2024-01-29 12:54
After a restful night, we headed to Nijo market to have a look.Unlike markets in Malaysia, markets in Japan are tourists' attractions. They are very clean and have many things unique to the… Read More
2024-01-29 00:46
After a bit of driving from Chitose to Sapporo, settling down in our hotel, it was time for dinner.There were many options. We didn't actually know where to go but we went into Kappou-Hashi… Read More
2024-01-29 00:36
Not long after we landed in Hokkaido, we were starving as ANA did not feed us well.We went to Aeon shopping mall not far from the airport. There were several other shops there. The ramen the… Read More
2024-01-28 07:50
After a restful overnight in Tokyo, we then headed to Hokkaido. We flew with ANA. While the planes were kept well, they no longer served in-flight meal, thanks to Covid 19 cost cut… Read More
2024-01-28 00:01
We are back in Japan since the start of Covid 19 pandemic.Like many countries, Japan has changed somewhat compared to pre-pandemic times. I will elaborate on that later.Anyway, after arrivin… Read More
2024-01-07 23:24
We used to associated Western products as quality products and superior to cheap imitation from Asia but perhaps it is not necessarily the case anymore. As a whole, the quality of many… Read More
2024-01-06 22:41
We decided not to queue for dim sum at our usual place (Canton Lane in Belmont Forum), so we headed to Emperor's Kitchen in Leeming.The last time we been there was over ten years ago.Food wa… Read More
2024-01-04 13:45
The last time (during the annoying time of Covid vaccine passport) when we went to The Heritage for dinner, we were quite disappointed with the food.But in life, people including restaurants… Read More
2024-01-03 15:21
First we were told that he has terminal cancer.Then we were told that he has Parkinson disease.Now we are told that he has body double.What's next? http://heart-murmur.blogspot.co… Read More
2024-01-01 13:41
Today we welcome the first day of 2024. Hopefully it will be a happy new year but I am actually not too sure. Many things are going in the wrong direction. Most are self inflicted… Read More
2023-12-30 06:58
Both the prime minister and Sultan of Selangor reminded non-Muslims not to interfere with Islamic affairs. We have more of these reminders over time. From my observation, Malaysia… Read More
2023-12-30 03:39
It is true that human activities can influence our planet's climate. But the extent of the impact is uncertain compared what would happen naturally anyway. Throughout Earth's histo… Read More
2023-12-27 23:19
The arctic is fast emerging as the next strategic frontier for global dominance owing to its vast potential resources and increasing importance for global trade. Trump, when he was… Read More
2023-12-26 12:52
Malaysia stands to gain immeasurable benefits by embracing
diversity. Not the Western concept of "rainbow" diversity, which essentially revolves around diversity of sexual preferences… Read More
2023-12-25 05:38
Perhaps due to dislike of Judeo Christian culture, the privileged, young and progressives tend to be more supportive of Hamas in the Israel Hamas War.Yet their values are fundamentally incom… Read More
2023-12-21 08:49
The USA state of Colorado announced that they banned Donald Trump from contesting 2024 presidential election, supposedly to protect democracy.Yes, in America democracy now, you are only free… Read More
2023-12-20 15:15
Malaysia tries to be hero by championing Palestinians' cause. Today they announced immediate ban of Israeli shipping firm or ships heading to Israel from docking in Malaysia's ports. Su… Read More
2023-12-19 14:28
What doesn't kill you would only make you stronger. This statement is not always true but it is true when it comes to Russia.The West sanction did not kill their economy as initially th… Read More
2023-12-17 10:37
The time of the year is here again for crabbing. Managed to catch a few. It was good return of investment to the baits which I used. One good thing about Australia is that they try to p… Read More
2023-12-16 05:17
Malaysia has very bloated public service. It is like a big charity the government is doing with taxpayers' money. Many of those in public service would otherwise not be employable… Read More
2023-12-13 22:51
We hear a lot of climate change, climate emergency, so on and so forth.The "experts" are hard at work determining the best policy to save humankind. They meet in big international clim… Read More
2023-12-10 14:29
Many were forced to fight and died.Now the USA and the global elites seem to have lost interest in Ukraine. The news is getting less. Soon it will be put aside.Who would trust USA now?… Read More
2023-12-06 23:03
Putin was given a hero's welcome during his whirlwind tour to UAE and Saudi Arabia.He demonstrated that it is possible not just to endure but also to fight back the Western dominance in mili… Read More
2023-12-05 13:06
Wildflower Restaurant has been our yearly pilgrimage. We looked forward to it as we were impressed with their food in the past but unfortunately not this year.The quality had dropped signifi… Read More
2023-12-03 23:11
Israel and Hamas had a ceasefire in less than two months. Meanwhile Ukraine and Russia have been at war for nearly two years. Perhaps those making decisions have to be wiser. With… Read More
2023-12-02 23:10
Before we flew back to Perth, we stopped by Krisflyer Lounge to relax/refresh a bit.There was reasonably good selection of food. The place was kept nice and tidy. http://heart-murm… Read More
2023-11-30 14:29
Our last meal in Singapore city before heading back was at Din Tai Fung for their famous Xiao Long Pao. http://heart-murmur.blogspot.com Read More
2023-11-29 14:33
Singapore is essentially a Chinese city. Most of the population is Chinese. Though already a Chinese city, they still have a little Chinatown, which is more traditional Chinese.We had a… Read More
2023-11-28 15:22
Since we were tourists in Singapore, we went to do touristy thing like eating Hainanese Chicken Rice at Tian Tian in Maxwell Food court. The chicken rice was good but it did not come wi… Read More
2023-11-27 14:26
After over indulged in food during our Singapore holiday, we decided to have something simple for breakfast. We went to Ya Kun Toast to have kaya breakfast. It was pretty good actu… Read More
2023-11-25 06:15
Since we only visit Singapore once in a long while, we decided to give their heavyweight a try. We went to Jumbo Seafood in ION Orchard.The aquariums at the front of the restaurant were… Read More
2023-11-24 10:31
Putien restaurant seemed to be present in every corner of Singapore.We went to try the one in Marina Square.I wanted to try their Autumn hairy crabs. Food was quality Chinese food. Pric… Read More
2023-11-22 13:33
This place used to serve very good kolo mee but unfortunately, their quality had dropped significantly. Though still decent, it no longer had the "wow" factor. http://heart-murmur… Read More
2023-11-21 13:49
The second restaurant that we visited during our stay in Singapore was Hong Kong Zhai Dim Sum in Marina Square. After eaten too much in our previous restaurant, we thought we went for s… Read More
2023-11-20 15:26
After a long while, we visited Singapore. The country was a very organised, wealthy and clean. A reminder of what Malaysia could have become. After all, the two were at one stage p… Read More
2023-11-09 23:14
Democracy in the USA has taken a new level of meaning. You have freedom of expression and are free to vote progressives. There is also freedom to suppress, harass and throw conserv… Read More
2023-11-05 02:33
Unlike the reception for other world leaders including Putin, there was no red carpet, Australia Prime Minister Albo was greeted by schoolgirl when he arrived in China. Australia should… Read More
2023-11-05 02:11
The world is in a big mess.Part of the problem is that in most advanced countries, the political system tends to select politicians who speak the right thing and not necessarily do the right… Read More
2023-11-01 23:23
Modern warfare has changed significantly. Countries could no longer bank on their expensive tanks and jets. We have moved from the previous military doctrine of combined arms. Now… Read More
2023-10-30 13:54
After eating mostly Asian food lately, we decided to have a change and get some Western food.We went to Petition Kitchen in Perth city.Parking was not easy and Perth city was dirty thanks to… Read More
2023-10-28 06:36
Went to try Hawker's Cafe in Winthrop. It seems like Malaysian/Singaporean food with a bit of Hong Kong influence.Some food was good, others were just average.Fried Raddish cake above was no… Read More
2023-10-27 11:52
Malaysia Ministry of Education will be organising Palestine Solidarity Week. You wonder if the Ministry of Education has nothing else better to teach but supposedly this is to promote h… Read More
2023-10-25 15:29
Malaysia has a lot of problem of their own but Anwar Ibrahim thought it was good to hold mega rally to support Palestinian cause. Maybe he thinks this will make him popular. Anywa… Read More
2023-10-24 13:49
I am happy that Malaysia finally had the courage to right their wrong and reversed the unfair licence conditions that they imposed on Lynas.After invested heavily in Malaysia, Lynas wa… Read More
2023-10-21 02:51
Lynas is bidding farewell to Malaysia. Most of their operation will be relocated to Australia. It is a such a big loss for Malaysia. A big loss for Malaysia's reputation for foreig… Read More
2023-10-19 23:24
The best thing for the world is for the two conflicts i.e Russia Ukraine War and Israel Hamas War, to be over. Then people will be able to get on with their lives, do better things and hopef… Read More
2023-10-16 23:26
In just over two years, the USA has weakened considerably. It was one debacle after another. Countries no longer trust or respect them as they had once used to. There was the disastrous… Read More
2023-10-14 23:22
The silent majority triumphed in the Voice to Parliament referendum.This group mostly held conservative views, were afraid to speak out, kept their views to themselves, lest they got "cancel… Read More
2023-10-12 13:33
The conflict between Israel and Arab is not going away any time soon. It has been going on for ages. No one is looking at the root cause of the conflict.In fact, most people don't even… Read More
2023-10-09 23:20
It's a complex love hate relationship. Republicans love Israel.But the Jewish community in the USA loves Democrats and hates Republicans.The Democrats increasingly hate Israel.Now Israe… Read More
2023-10-08 05:22
No one expected it but now we have another war that has global implication. Hamas launched a massive surprise attack on Israel.It was a peaceful four years under Trump. Wonder where is… Read More
2023-10-07 06:04
After a long while (since pre Covid 19 pandemic), we returned to check out Tea Garden in Canning Vale. We were happy to find that food quality was still good. I liked their Nyonya… Read More
2023-10-03 14:07
We haven't been to Asian Golden Wok for quite a number of years. We decided to give it a visit as we were passing by that area.Food seemed a bit more bland compared to what I can recall.The… Read More
2023-10-02 14:24
Australia likes to see itself as an advanced country but its poor neighbour, Indonesia, has surpassed Australia at least when it comes to high speed rail. In a major milestone, Indonesi… Read More
2023-09-30 23:42
Over the years, there have been several new dim sum restaurants in Perth.The best of all would be Canton Lane in Belmont.Food is good quality, consistent and they have wide variety. Par… Read More
2023-09-30 04:45
The Ukraine War will be remembered as a key event that is changing the world's order. Looking back, the Western civilization has been the center of world's power for thousands of years… Read More
2023-09-28 13:29
In record speed and without trial or jury, the judge proclaimed Trump guilty of inflating the value of his property.The $1 billion La Margo Resort should just be $17M. $17M is the price… Read More
2023-09-26 15:27
After just eaten lobster three days ago, we went again to have lobster dinner in an effort to boost the lobster industry in Western Australia. This time we went to Emperor's Kitchen in… Read More
2023-09-25 05:00
As today is King's Birthday (yup, believe it or not, Australia has a king) public holiday in Western Australia, we decided to head to the beach.We went to the stretch of beach near Mettam Po… Read More
2023-09-23 13:28
It is actually quite hard to get a seat in Chinese restaurant for dinner on a Saturday. After failing to get reservation for quite a number of restaurants, we finally managed to get int… Read More
2023-09-23 08:53
Malaysia PM, Anwar Ibrahim is looking at ways to attract skilled Malaysians to return and contribute to the country.Actually, successive Malaysia governments have been saying this for a… Read More
2023-09-22 22:34
While the Ukraine ground counteroffensive is fizzling out, the war has entered a new phase with long range missiles and drones.The UK and France had already donated their long range Storm Sh… Read More
2023-09-21 08:59
Thanks to the released of treated water from Fukushima Nuclear Power Station into the ocean, people are now avoiding eating seafood. Particularly, the demand of seafood from Japan has… Read More
2023-09-19 14:51
Though both Ukraine and Russia were part of the former Soviet Union, they now fight using very different military doctrine. When faced with unfavourable odds, Russia did not hesitate to… Read More
2023-09-18 13:40
Despite promised to quit politic and start writing books after suffering humiliating defeat during the general election, the old man Dr M, doesn't give up. Dr M is at it again, no… Read More
2023-09-13 14:42
Putin is right when he said that the USA democracy is rotten.While the USA still unashamedly claim to uphold democracy, they blatantly use all government power against political oppone… Read More
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