Good Speech , Bad Desert

Malaysia High Commissioner to Australia Datuk Salim gave quite a good speech . He wanted us Malaysians to eradicate poverty , live in harmony and dream of what Malaysia will be in the future instead of focusing on presentations of cultural performances only .

That's true . But as an audience Datuk , I of course would like to hear the meaning of independence , the meaning of sovereignty , the sufferings and hardships of our leaders Tunku Abdul Rahman , Tun Tan Cheng Lok and the leaders of MIC , the bad times we had with the uninvited colonial powers , the current state of affairs in Malaysia and of course ... the much forgotten Vision 2020 .

But all these were not presented at all . Nevertheless , an inspiring speech and off the text . That's quite good public speaking .

The food ? Assam fish , rendang chicken which doesnt really look like it ... kurma vege .... mixed vege .... rice . The assam fish was nice . We had popiah and fried prawns for starters together with lamb satay . Those are all right .

Now . Rydges Hotel . Desert was bad ok . Bad . Ais kacang served in a plate .... for all to share in each table . And there was no gula melaka in it !! Brown sugar you know ? None . It was tasteless .

Desert number 2 . You know mihun ? Boil it in plain hot water . Then sieve it ... place it in a plate ... taaadaa !!!

Desert number 3 . You know koay teow ? Boil it in plain hot water . No no .... don't worry .... this time there is a gravy with it . You put the koay teow ... into the plate full of boiled red beans without sugar . Taaddaaa ..... koay teow kacang merah !

And guess what ? Desert number 2 and 3 .... are Merdeka Specials . Goodness gracious . I think the coming events , we should ask Kak Anoi to cook . She's better . Pure authentic Malaysian food and she owns a restaurant in Canberra .

Well , there will be more Malam Merdeka coming soon in the future . For next year , I seriously want to have an honorable guest with us to grace the event . And you know who I mean dear organizers . So if any of you are interested , contact me and we can talk it over . And I will be putting in all my effort to do so .

Nevertheless , the Nite was good . But I would prefer a more satisfying desert !! Deserts are simply the last sweet thing of the night and we make everyone leave the place happily . But honestly ... I am one unhappy guest with the food !!!

Maybe after my exams on 28th August , I will place a blog entry on the meaning of independence ... some my own interpretation and aspirations for the nation ... some will be words quoted from past leaders ...

Before I say good night , happy birthday Malaysia .