22nd July, Sarawak Independence Day

Today 22nd July is Sarawak Independence Day. The Sarawak Independence Day (also known as Hari Kemerdekaan Sarawak, Hari Sarawak or Sarawak Day) is a holiday observed on 22 July every year by the state of Sarawak in Malaysia, celebrating the establishment of self-government and de facto independence on 22 July 1963. 

The idea of a Sarawakian holiday was mooted by the Sarawak state government and citizens since 2012, after public discontent about the public holiday Hari Merdeka being too Malaya-centric. The day was officially named Sarawak Independence Day and declared as a public holiday for the first time in 2016. Although there have been persistent attempts to falsify the historical record for political purposes, it is incontrovertible that Sarawak as a British crown colony achieved independence on 16 September 1963 as a member state of the Malaysian Federation under the Malaysia legislation passed by the sovereign United Kingdom and Malayan Parliaments in July 1963

On July 22nd 1963, Sarawak attained self-government from the British Empire. On the same day, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan was appointed as Sarawak Chief Minister and the Supreme Council comprising Sarawak’s first ministerial cabinet was formed. Sarawak only remained self-governing for less than two months until September 16th 1963, when it formed Malaysia together with North Borneo, Singapore and Malaya.

The holiday is not celebrated as Sarawak Independence as the British Governor remained in residence until September 15th 1963.September 16th 1963 has been celebrated with a national holiday called Malaysia Day since 2010.

But mostly Sarawakians we stand with motto Dum Spiro Spero. This Latin phrase means “While I breathe, I hope”. It is a modern paraphrase of ideas that comes from two ancient writers, Theocritus and Cicero.

It makes the perfect motto for those who refuse to quit until the very last breath, much like our own Sarawak phrase “Agi idup, agi ngelaban”.

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MN99S Crawler RC for beginner

It 2021 and I just managed to get back on my blog. Not sure is there any followers for my blogs. But if there is any, I'm back!!!!

As far what we know, pandemic hits most of us either in the way we works and socialize this days. That's is the new norm for us.

I took up a new hobby which is crawler RC. Purchase it as for fun to play around in my neighbourhood and beginning to upgrade the parts eventually. Bought a MN90 in the begining of the hobby as for fun. The things run smoothly and it only can be played around 10 minutes.

First look when it just came out the box.

As the.look out of the box look like a toy. Gradually i change the look like the real D9O Fire Edition.

Repaint with few candy colors to get as close as the real thing.

Put more details like front kangaroo bar with custom plate number.

Rear look with teh rear bumper. The tyre I had widen it to make it lool have some grip on the ground.

Since it only can be played for less than 10 minutes, decide to purchase another LiPo battery with higher capacity. Then when i plugin a higher capacity battery, I fried the electronics. facepalm... didn't know the ESC can't handle higher capacity battery.

Then that didn't stop me. After 3 montsh, i purchase another upgrade version MN99s which is much more better than MN90. It using metal link and it can be played more than 40 minutes as the ESC and battery are larger. Then ideas struck, let do a D90 Military Edition.

Land Rover D90 Military Edition

I order some upgraded parts and guess what, from a picture I taken from the internet, I materialized on my small 1:12 scale MN99s. Using car wrap stickers, I manage to pulled it off.

Almost look like the real thing with uprgaded parts.

Metal link rod, metal axle and single speed 370 brushless motor for torque.

The upgraded part is minor and there is still long way to go. With this new hobby it make me more sanity intake as i'm still working from home nearly 2 years. Do comments and follow my blogs. I'm still learning on the new templates xml editors. will keep on posting on the blogs and instagram. 

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3 MUST-HAVE JACKET FOR MEN

Outer wears have become one of the best ways a man can perk up their outfits looking amazing in the most effortless way. One of the famous outerwear men should have in their closet is a jacket as it gives off that certain masculine character for men to create various stylish looks. However, men must wonder what types of jackets which will be suitable to give them that improved modern appearance. There are 3 types of jackets which are definitely a must-have item for men to spice up their fashion style. The first one is the denim jacket which is suitable for men to wear on a casual day out. If you are getting bored wearing the same t-shirt and pants outfit, make it more trendy by pairing it with a simple blue denim jacket.

The second must-have jacket for men is definitely the sleek leather jacket. Leather jackets are the most stylish jacket a man can own as it gives man that biker boy appearance. For the men who want to show off that edgy tough look, the leather jacket is the perfect choice. Men can match it with a nice pair of jeans and accessorize it with black sunglasses without ever looking out of style.

The third jacket for men to add into their closet at home is the stylish blazer jacket. The blazer jacket will be great for men to wear to work as well as important dinner events looking professional. Men can mix match their blazer jacket with a business shirt for a sophisticated appearance or tone it down with a tee for a casual look. Interested in checking out the amazing jacket for men? Have a look at ZALORA for a wide range of trendy fashionable jackets online from various local and international brands.

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