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Archive for November 1st, 2008


Singapore and I: The First Year Anniversary

1 Oct 2008 was my 1st year anniversary working and staying in Singapore … So far so good, I love the place more than Malaysia (sorry to say that) … But I still miss home and my car, so I will go back to JB on the weekends though :)
A big thank you to all my friends in Singapore - you people had made a big difference in my life here in Singapore … I truly think that Singaporeans make really good friends (they are friendly and easy-to-get-along-with) and somehow, I dun think the ‘kiasuness’ anyhow scared me or pressurised me … In fact, I think that the challenging working life teaches and trains everyone to be more positive and stronger … This is the spirit that I can see in the people here … Even walking also faster, at least I won’t be labelled as a freak here (walking so fast for wat?!) … Well, time is money after all :)
I also love the food here … Honestly, I have no idea what food is nice in JB though I have been staying there for almost 15 years! Yeah, seriously, I think JB’s food is the worst in the whole world! Well, in Singapore is different … There are nice buffet, Western food, Japanese food, etc (except Malay food … well, I’m tired of Malay food!) … and I like the ambience in the restaurants here … not forgetting the service is a lot more better! (Dun ever compare that with the lousy service in Pizza Hut Jusco Seri Kembangan/Pizza Hut Alamanda Putrajaya)

Talking about the customer service in Singapore, you will never ever experience things like being scolded by a bank officer for no reasons … The bank officers here, in fact, are polite and put the customers in the first priority … (Dun ever compare this with the bank officers in Maybank Cyberjaya - that’s the worst service ever in this whole world … Darm it!)

Another thing that really impressed me is the great public transport service … The trains (as in the MRT) are fast and efficient, though no doubt it’s still fully cramped with people during peak hours … after all, it’s still a lot better than the LRT in Malaysia (MRT got good air ventilation and conditioned … you wil definitely won’t be sweating by the time you alight from the train)…

Most of all, the peace and safety … this is the no. 1 factor that have attracted many people to settle down their lives in this country … and I’m glad I’m part of them too! :)
Just that the house rent and utility bills are darm high here … and the boss is too demanding … anyway, I’m glad my current boss is also a friend of mine; so I’m temporarily ok … :)
Well, whatever it is, life in Singapore is not that bad after all … Life is not like a bed of roses, but at least life in Singapore can definitely be described as a bed of lily :) If not because of Singapore, I wouldn’t have met so many wonderful people in my life :)