Malaysian education system is not the worst

It is simply ridiculous when I read someone's blog saying that local universities websites are so Frontpage. Perhaps these people should do some homework before they make such judgment.

Our education system or universities are definitely not something that we are proud of. However, if anyone of you do read educational journals you will realize that our system is far from being the lousiest. Even countries like the United States and Great Britain are dissatisfy with their own systems.

Most of the time, the people who complain about the local education system do not experience the system themselves or they failed. They complained about the double standard treatment against non-bumi, disagree with the usage of Malay language, make remark that local uni graduates are usually jobless, etc. I would say that if you work and and strive for what you believe, entering the best local uni and offered the best course is not even a problem. Most local graduates (who are non-Malays) are well-versed in English and Malay (and even Mandarin) and they were offered some of the best jobs. From what I've observed through interviews, local graduates (mostly Chinese candidates) are the most hardworking, ethical and fast learners.

the difference between clay and grass

I was outstation for few days and not able to update the final match between Rafa and Puerta. As expected, Rafa won the French Open but it's not really an easy one.

After a long clay season. Rafa lost his first match on grass in Halle, Germany. Rafa lost a close three-set match to German Alexander Waske in the first round, 6-4, 5-7, 3-6. Perhaps he should take a break before Wimbledon starts end of this month.

Nadal and Federer faceoff in today's semifinal

This evening, Astro Supersports is going to show the live telecast of the match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

Who's the champ? Nadal or Federer?


For me, this is definitely the match of the year. After follow up Rafa's matches since Australian Open earlier this year, this is the match that I've been looking forward to. Although a rematch between Rafa and Coria would be great but this is what tennis fans have been waiting for.

Today's match is definitely no ordinary semifinal. It is the battle to determine who's the best in the world; is Nadal the best player on claycourt?; can the teenage prodigy defeat Federer?; is Nadal the next no.1 player? We will find out the answer tonight.

a dream French Open semifinal

On Friday Rafael Nadal is going to play the biggest match against world no.1 Roger Federer. On that very same day, it is Rafa's 19th birthday. Rafa improved so much this year and with his solid performance and unbeatable records on claycourt this year, he is definitely my ultimate choice to win at Roland Garros. It's never been better than to win a Grand Slam on birthday.

On the other hand, Federer is not an easy competitor. He makes tennis looks so easy to play. To me he never looks like an aggresive player and yet this guy can manage the court so well. Federer is definitely the genius is tennis.

Whoever who win this match tomorrow is definitely fated to win the Grand Slam. That's for sure. Davydenko or Puerta (the other two players in the semifinal) may be a good competitor in the final but Rafa or Federer have better track records.