Real update this time =P

Hello everyone! How's life ?

Yeah, I know, in my previous post I promised to update but ended up inactive for entire month.

You know-lah, final exam approaching at the same time indulging in the world of microblogging - Twiiter - Oh yes, join me in this fun social media !

Recent Updates

Really, time passes amazingly fast. I can't believe it's 2010 and within 3 weeks I'm stepping into 20 year-old! Say goodbye to 1X. And yes, you know more things when you grow up and found out this world can be real cruel but opportunities are everywhere! We can have our dreams come true by having right decision & efforts.

1st year life in USM has been awesome. Yes, to be frank I never thought of continuing study in local institution. My perception of local uni life is no new exposure and no much fun.

But I have to keep back my words. So far I enjoy life in Penang USM. Met all sorts of awesome people who inspired me, and let me know how far can we go; wonderful hostel room ( Best hostel after UPM 17th college and I'm staying ALONE in the double room ! p.s I used to have a lovely roommate for few days); different societies, activities and etc.

I simply mix with everyone and explore anything as I know, I want an interesting university life and keeping myself at the room ain't the way. And yes, past 1 year has been a fruitful one =D

However there're regrets too, like I didn't managed to join MPP which could offer me another exposure, especially in strategizing and politics. Those who close with me will know I do really concern about politics.

Why? I wish to develop myself to a better person, and make this place a better place. And through politics is one of the best way. And yes in USM there're few intelligent people I look up to.

Well, will write more about uni life. I was keep inspired by different people from different circle of life. They can do it, why can't I?

Days to come

Now let's move forward into semester break plans! My semester will be full of fun & great learning!

1. EYLN 2010, UKM, Bangi

ELYN - ( Entrepreneurship Young Learning Network) A must-go annual conference which is going to held in UKM from 14-16 May 2010. Well, being a business student inherently I like to explore to such conference which gives me much inputs and great creative ideals. Besides meeting with awesome youths like my age, I have the chance to learn from industry leaders such as :-

Puan Chan Ceong - Founder, group MD & CEO of Green Packet Inc

Yeoh Chen Chow (left 1) from BM, Penang. He holds a double degree in US, gave up enginnering job for JobStreet, and now taking CFA.

We had the same babysitter but I did not know him personally.

EYLN Gold sponser

The theme for this conference is about Green & Sustainable. Businesses which is sustainable to the environment, at the same time can make big profit...any ideal?

2. International Office, USM

I'll be going back to USM on 10, 11 May to be buddies of students visit from University of Victoria, Canada. We will share USM info, basic Malaysia knowledge and Penang stories with them. Who knows, I might have chance to exchange in the relevant university?

3. East Summit, GE

Yes, thanks to wenxu and many thanks to Soon Lee who inspires me a lot. I look up to him and there're too many things I can learn from this person.

From here I believe I can really develop myself. Of course, no effort, there's no gain.

4. Majulah Singapura!

Most exciting part of all, going to the city state island! With the opening of resort world, universal studio, the sand marina bay, ion orchard...the city will just be more fun!

What I wish to really see is the urban development of the island and state of arts. How Singapore did it well Penang, once a competitor to SG decades ago, lagging behind.

Why Singapore transport system is known to be excellence while KL's is a mess?

And Yes, thanks to Jetstar I can make it to the trip!

Besides visiting SG cannot be more convenient with 84 weekly flights from Penang to SG. There're Air Asia, Tiger Airways, Jetstars, Silk Air, MAS which can compare for a better deal.

I visited Singapore when I was 3 and yes I had some vague memories. What I never forget is I cried ( I used to cry a lot when small, LOL) in the plane and the beautiful stewardess gave me a gift! XD

Resort World Sentosa

ION Orchard, one of the awesome projects by my uncle's company

Marina Bay, one of the best skylines in Asia

5. Program Pembimbingan Siswa Lestari ( LPPL ..oops.. is PPSL)

I will be back to uni 3 weeks earlier for traning to be facilitator for new intakes! I'm no longer junior then! It really cut short my holidays but I look forward to gain something in this program.

When you gain something, you lose something.

Last but not least, enjoy at home !

No matter where you have been, you will never find a place better than home and it's true!

Spending time with family and hometown friends will be the relaxing part of my break.

Well, update till here for this time.

No matter how, life goes on!

Amazing Skylines

I simply love skylines. My adrenaline surges by just looking the bewildering array of skyscrapers. That's why I like travelling! We can actually catch a glimpse of what the city really looks like, how it works, cultures and history. Skyline speaks for the city itself. It represent the landmark, the identity.

*** This listing ranks cities by the visual impact of their skylines. It is drawn entirely from statistics in this website's database, and reflects only completed high-rise buildings as defined by the Emporis Standards Committee (ESC). This calculation does not include TV towers, masts, bridges, or other structures.

Place		City	Population	Area	Buildings²	Points³
1.		Hong Kong	6,943,600	1,053 km²	7,651	126,515
2.		New York City	8,363,710	800 km²	5,768	37,955
3.		Singapore	4,351,400	685 km²	4,332	17,334
4.		Chicago	2,853,114	589 km²	1,098	17,020
5.		São Paulo	10,990,249	1,523 km²	5,644	16,811
6.		Seoul	10,331,244	616 km²	2,875	16,805
7.		Shanghai	9,145,711	6,639 km²	982	14,681
8.		Tokyo	8,653,000	621 km²	2,689	13,282
9.		Bangkok	7,587,882	1,569 km²	779	12,733
10.		Guangzhou	6,560,500	7,434 km²	501	10,984
11.		Dubai	1,241,000	3,885 km²	458	9,825
12.		Toronto	2,503,281	630 km²	1,765	8,248
13.		Chongqing	6,300,000	82,403 km²	530	7,919
14.		Shenzhen	1,245,000	2,020 km²	348	6,890
15.		Moscow	10,443,000	1,081 km²	2,030	6,399
16.		Beijing	7,746,519	16,808 km²	898	6,307
17.		Kuala Lumpur	1,800,674	244 km²	541	6,158
18.		Rio de Janeiro	6,161,047	1,261 km²	2,466	5,666
19.		Jakarta	9,341,400	661 km²	387	4,801
20.		Macao	453,733	21 km²	557	4,661

Obviously, HK, NYC and Singapore have the most highrises. To compare and rank a certain skyline, we need to take population and area into accounts. Like, Chongqing has an area of 82,4203km2 whilst KL is just 244km2. It's more accurate to compare HK and NYC which have close population and size. This's the skyline part.

To rank 'world city', we look into areas like International, first-name familiarity, participation in international events, fairly large population, international airport, advanced transportation system, international financial institutions, advanced communications infrastructure, World-renowned cultural institutions like museums, lively cultural scene and etc.

Todate, only 2 cities, New York City and London are ranked as Alpha World Cities ++, whereas Hong Kong, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing are Alpha World Cities +

My favourite skylines (random):-

HONG KONG simply the BEST

Hong Kong at night

New York City the Big @pple

Shanghai

Another view of Shanghai

Chongqing, China!

Metro Manila, Philipines

Asia's New York, Sydney

Seoul, the 'fastest' city in the world.

Pearl of the Orient - Penang

Tokyo tower from far

Dubai. Burj Dubai, the world tallest tower in construction!

metro KL

KL night scene

Small nation can do wonders - Singapore

In Asia, it's indisputable Hong Kong has the best skyline while Shanghai catching up fast. While others like European nations have their very unique style of skyline.

Simply just a post about my interest into skyline & city, do share with me what you think!