Cool Malaysians #4: Wong Ee Lynn

Here’s a Malaysian whose every day is all about making a difference. A volunteer with the passion and drive to help the most helpless in our world - animals, she volunteers hours most of us wouldn’t even dream existed in our daily routines.

Read all about Wong Ee Lynn here.

Cool Malaysians #3: Dr Jegathesan

Here’s someone I actually heard of and whose name has been in the mainstream off and on over the years. Certainly another Malaysian to be proud of. Thinking of Dr Jegathesan, I am reminded of Roger Bannister who broke the 4-minute mile and who was himself just as proud of his work in medical research.

Both are truly men who have done their country proud, on and off the track.

Tan Sri Dr M Jegathesan

Cool Malaysians #2: Yasmin Rasyid

I’m really enjoying reading up on Malaysians who’re making a difference and making us proud.
Here’s the second instalment:
Yasmin Rasyid.

Finally, some action again!

It’s taken awhile but I’ve begun to do some stuff with this blog once again. First up, a slight change to the layout as I found the old one too busy.

Next up will be some more postings - there are quite a few waiting in the wings and it’s time to let them take to the stage.

While I’m sorting that out though, I finally came across someone else who has the same idea of celebrating the good stuff and who has taken the Merdeka/Malaysia Day season to highlight Malaysians of note. I’ll share the links right here.

Stay tuned for more, but meanwhile enjoy this first instalment available at:
Cool and Committed Malaysian #1: Ahmad Fakri Abu Samah

Happy Merdeka Day!

It was 50 years ago today...

...and I think it'll take me a little under 50 days to do this whole trip. I've taken a short break from training as a couple of things have cropped up - there's still much planning to do for one thing, and also Mei's Mum has just had an operation. The latter went well and she'll hopefully be home in two weeks.

As for the former, it has gone extremely well on one front. I met up with Reezan two nights ago and we discussed GPS, PayPal, photo albums on the blog, the wonders of hypnotherapy...

Basically, I'm looking forward to answering the request for maps with a GPS system which will tie in with Google Maps and allow me to give you a clear idea of where I've been on the trip.

As this trip is self-funded from a thin wallet, donations are also very welcome indeed. I've begun to sort out my budgetary needs and with Reezan's help and advice will be putting up a PayPal shopping cart soon. This will allow people to sponsor cash, events or items. You could sponsor a week's ride, for example. Or a day. Or a video camera. Or even any amount that you are comfortable with. I hope to get this up and running within the next week.

I'm also looking to sort out a seamless photo album experience so you can have a look at photos without jumping from site to site.

Reezan's been a great help and it's fantastic how so many people are jumping in to help. It seems the idea of 'celebrating' has captured their hearts. I hope to have a similar effect through this blog with whomever drops by.

I shall end this posting with another celebratory message. Mei and I have been married for just under a year. For me to take off on this ride with her blessings and support is something I'm immensely grateful for. I would not blame her for thinking she'd perhaps gotten into a crazy relationship, but she's never so much as voiced a squeak of protest. Just last night, in fact, she reminded me I have not done any training in the last few days. I am indeed extremely lucky to have her by my side...

On that note, I invite you to celebrate this Merdeka Day with gratitude - for the good things you do have in your life, in Malaysia. Celebrate that. And Celebrate Malaysia.


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