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A New Journey Has Just Begun

Here I am in Miri, and doing fine since I have been researching about the place through miricommunity forum. It takes two flight from Penang to Miri and finally I have arrived at 3.30pm. Was greeted by Augustus from Crown Relocation who also sent me to Imperial Hotel. Ah, now I have the one month long hotel stay. Darn it, the agent claimed that many of those like me chose Marriot Hotel instead. But my room is not bad, it's a big suite, with a small living hall, pantry, a separated bedroom and a washing machine. Now I don't have to send my clothes somewhere for laundry. Connecting the hotel is the Imperial Mall. It's a pretty small mall, so I managed to venture the whole mall in less then 1 hour, with essentials bought. Had my dinner at Ming Cafe. Serve non halal asian food. Price wise, very KL like but tasted different but not bad. Maybe I was still full. Or maybe something different in terms of cooking style or the rice used.... or i was just too fussy!

Why I Won't Consider a Korean Car?

Sorry if i am stereotyping, but after having driven a relative's car, a Hyundai Sonata 2.0 (A) for some time, I have come to a conclusion:- won't be tempted by cheaper koreans.... err korean cars. 1. It is not a new car anymore but I particularly hate the crashing sound of the dashboard everytime i go through some minor road undulations. Even a similarly aged Proton Wira does not produce such pronounced effect. 2. I don't know about their current offerings but that car has terrible build quality. I must admit that the car has some soft touch panels that are nice but they are terribly fitted together. 3. Fuel consumption is quite high. I think I should not be the only one complaining. Ask some Hyundai owners and most probably they'll tell you the same. 4. Seats are not supportive. Your butt may slide away from turning direction if you make it hard, thanks to super slippery, flat leather seats. Your butt keeps moving but the seat belts forcing your chest to stay.... maybe