Apr 30, 2013
Interbank GIRO transfer charge is only 10 cents!
Effective 2nd May 2013, that is, the day after tomorrow, an interbank GIRO transfer will only cost you RM0.10. Yes. 10 cents. Which means that we can happily transfer money from one bank to another and for each transaction, we will be charged 10 cents. At present, CIMBclicks charges RM1 per transaction and Maybank2u charges RM2. This is surely one of the many more great news to come when the coalition forms the gevernment soon, he he. A news that I have been waiting for so long, and I think should have been implemented years ago. No more cheques alright because a piece of cheque costs you 15 cents ;)
Apr 23, 2013
Children and politics
The election mood is certainly permeating the air. The obvious proof is when Along is also asking questions that 'smell' politics.
"Ummi, kita mesti kena sokong PAS ke?"
"Ummi, kalau kita sokong PAS nanti kita dapat wifi percuma ye?"
"Saya nak mengundi PAS lah." - Err, you're not eligible yet, okay.
"Kalau PAS menang nanti dah tak adalah perkara-perkara yang haram yang tak elok kan?"
"Nanti siapa perdana menteri kita kalau PAS menang?"
He did ask one question about Datuk Najib, but I did not remember ... Interestingly, why were all the questions have PAS in them? I wonder what he has been chatting with his peers at school lately.
Achik will just comment on the many moons that she sees along the roadsides. Fewinteresting facts:
During general election 11 in 2004, Along was 2 years old.
During general election 12 in 2008, Angah was 2 years old.
We're supposed to have our general election 13 in 2012, when Achik was 2 years old too. But due to theinfamous delay, we're going to have it this year when Achik is 3 years old, spoiling the figures.
Well, enjoy the moment kids. It comes only once in 5 years.
"Ummi, kita mesti kena sokong PAS ke?"
"Ummi, kalau kita sokong PAS nanti kita dapat wifi percuma ye?"
"Saya nak mengundi PAS lah." - Err, you're not eligible yet, okay.
"Kalau PAS menang nanti dah tak adalah perkara-perkara yang haram yang tak elok kan?"
"Nanti siapa perdana menteri kita kalau PAS menang?"
He did ask one question about Datuk Najib, but I did not remember ... Interestingly, why were all the questions have PAS in them? I wonder what he has been chatting with his peers at school lately.
Achik will just comment on the many moons that she sees along the roadsides. Few
During general election 11 in 2004, Along was 2 years old.
During general election 12 in 2008, Angah was 2 years old.
We're supposed to have our general election 13 in 2012, when Achik was 2 years old too. But due to the
Well, enjoy the moment kids. It comes only once in 5 years.
Mar 20, 2013
Umrah journal: Visiting outer Madinah
5 March 2013
We first went to Masjid Quba', the first masjid built by our beloved prophet upon reaching Madinah. We performed tahiyatul masjid prayer and one other sunnah prayer there. We were not given much time as there were few more places to visit after that. From Masjid Quba', we went to Mount Uhud. It was very hot, dry and dusty, so we didn't linger there for the sake of the kids. The sun was shining so bright that we could hardly open our eyes. We took few photos, visited the martyrs graves and quickly went back to the bus.
On the way to the date orchard, we passed by the Qiblatain masjid. We didn't stop there. According to the mutawwif, the qiblah that is facing the Masjidil Aqsa has been demolished, leaving only the one that faces the Kaabah. We finally visited the date orchard and did some shopping there. Dates, chocolates and nuts. We got back to the hotel just in time for lunch. Lunch at the hotel was superb. At par with buffet lunches that you can find in most of the hotels here.
After Asr, we went around Masjid Nabawi to visit the Baqi' Cemetery and the Baqi' market. While waiting for the Maghrib prayer time, we sat on a spot right in front of the green dome of the masjid, retrospecting the sirah. The wind was blowing strongly. The kids were enjoying themselves. Achik was singing and dancing around. What a place to dance! Along and Angah were excited to see the giant umbrellas at the masjid being automatically closed during sunset. It was a wonderful moment that we are going to cherish forever. Already missing it =((
We first went to Masjid Quba', the first masjid built by our beloved prophet upon reaching Madinah. We performed tahiyatul masjid prayer and one other sunnah prayer there. We were not given much time as there were few more places to visit after that. From Masjid Quba', we went to Mount Uhud. It was very hot, dry and dusty, so we didn't linger there for the sake of the kids. The sun was shining so bright that we could hardly open our eyes. We took few photos, visited the martyrs graves and quickly went back to the bus.
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| With Mount Uhud at the background |
After Asr, we went around Masjid Nabawi to visit the Baqi' Cemetery and the Baqi' market. While waiting for the Maghrib prayer time, we sat on a spot right in front of the green dome of the masjid, retrospecting the sirah. The wind was blowing strongly. The kids were enjoying themselves. Achik was singing and dancing around. What a place to dance! Along and Angah were excited to see the giant umbrellas at the masjid being automatically closed during sunset. It was a wonderful moment that we are going to cherish forever. Already missing it =((
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| "It's the green dome, don't you see?" |
Mar 13, 2013
Umrah journal: The journey to
4 March 2013
It's the departure day. We were supposed to be at the check in counter at 12 pm. But at 12.15pm, we were still in the car. Finally, we managed to check in at 12.45 pm with the help of officers from Wira Saujana. We were briefed about the journey at 1 pm and went through the departure hall shortly after that. It was already 2.30 pm when we boarded the flight. Everything went smoothly except that we didn't managed to have a proper lunch :-(
The flight stopped by at Riyadh airport to disembark few passengers. To my slight dismay actually because I was hoping and was promised a direct flight. We continued our journey an hour later and arrived at Madinah airport at 8.30 pm local time.
Upon reaching the hotel, we caught the sight of Masjid Nabawi. It was almost midnight, but I promised myself to perform my jama' ta'khir solat there tonight. The kids, though exhausted and drained out from the long journey, were all excited the moment they stepped into the hotel room. It was very comfortable. The five star Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick hotel which is just 20 metres away from the masjid. We went there right after cleaning and refreshing ourselves.
It's the departure day. We were supposed to be at the check in counter at 12 pm. But at 12.15pm, we were still in the car. Finally, we managed to check in at 12.45 pm with the help of officers from Wira Saujana. We were briefed about the journey at 1 pm and went through the departure hall shortly after that. It was already 2.30 pm when we boarded the flight. Everything went smoothly except that we didn't managed to have a proper lunch :-(
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| In the train to terminal C KLIA |
Upon reaching the hotel, we caught the sight of Masjid Nabawi. It was almost midnight, but I promised myself to perform my jama' ta'khir solat there tonight. The kids, though exhausted and drained out from the long journey, were all excited the moment they stepped into the hotel room. It was very comfortable. The five star Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick hotel which is just 20 metres away from the masjid. We went there right after cleaning and refreshing ourselves.
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| In front of Masjid Nabawi |
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Feb 28, 2013
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