MERDEKA GALA 2007
in conjunction with Malaysia's 50th Golden Jubilee
8 September at Brisbane Convention Centre, Australia

Note: The author did not attend the event, therefore this blog is a matter of sharing some of his friends' pictures and for UQMSA website.

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Hiresh, Michael Ng and Chin

Michael Ng, Linggesh (UQMSA 2008 President) and Hiresh

Hong Wai, Pinky and Ai Wei

Michael Liu and the GANG

Is good to have Mr Oz joining our celebration...

happy moments...

and... the "cool" moments ...might get the girls drooling?

Hiresh and Ms Secretary Karen (I mean for UQMSA)

Yu Ting, the Silat Boy, not bad for a Chinese born

Lotsa Malaysian aunties and uncles from around Brisbane... apparently they outnumbered students here

Merdeka Gala Snapshots

THE END

Tags: Malaysia, merdeka and Brisbane.

I must say that I dislike being "tagged" by people in this blogging world.

However, I'll do THIS ONE because it is Christmas and I shall speak something genuinely from my heart...

Desmond Lee's tag asked Me what are my Christmas (or I would say for Year 2008) wishes? What's in my secretive wishlist?

Here's the top 3...

1. LOVE relationship (what???)
2. Better academic grades
3. Better job

Yes, relationship is somehow my No.1 wish for next year!

I'm not gonna tag anyone. Those who wanna be tagged can do so!

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Patchay wishes ALL a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2008!

May this Christmas season fill your home with joy and your heart with love.

I know these photos were taken like centuries ago... specifically on 8 September 2007 ... ...haha no time to update blog mah!

Destination = Sir John Chandler Park, Long Pocket, near Indooroopilly

Relaxing...

Life is so Peaceful...

Lifestyle: the usual water-sports on a Saturday...

Good friends...

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Then, there were some "GAY-ish" (such word you know!) moments...

Omg!!! Hilarious!

Spring Photography: One of the "coolest" picture taken this year!

Smiling boys...

The "Kiddy-Kiddy" moments...

A stroll in the park...

Our car: Toyota Camry ...leh...!!!

Driving Home... THE END of outing.

Next post: Malaysia's 50th Merdeka Gala @ Brisbane

Tags: Aussie life and Brisbane.

Guess wHat??

Just like last year, Baskin-Robbins is the FIRST to wish Me "Happy Birthday Patrick!"

On 12 December, they gave Me 2 Complientary Coupons (one for Ice-Cream and another for Ice-Cream Cake) for Me to redeem some cool, exciting stuffs from them... ermmm ...in USA!

Hahaha... yeah funny thing is only redeemable at USA stores because I'm a member of their Birthday Club in USA.

So in the end nothing-lah for Me.

More Updates Coming Soon... stay tune!

Tag: Patchay-Blogspot.

Urbanity. Property. Architecture. Travel. All other things we care...

Malaysia City will be officially launched this Tuesday, 4 December 2007.

Since its inception on 1 July 2007, the website has grown Tremendously to more than 31,000 calculated unique visits as of today, in just 5 months period!

Average visits amounted to 285, while the best single day was a total of 740 visits. There were 82 comments and 45 categories so far.

Malaysia City has provided numerous information about upcoming Property launches in Malaysia, which some have not appeared on mainstream media. Malaysia City was also the most visited site for information regarding KL downtown's latest shopping mall - Pavilion KL, and is one of the most visited site for Penang Global City Centre.

Thank you to all who have supported the establishment of Malaysia City, including fellow forumers at the Malaysian chapter of SkyscraperCity.com, commonly referred by forumers as SSC.

And lastly, thank you to all faithful visitors that have made Malaysia City one of the fastest growing Malaysian urbanity, architecture and property-related site.

Nothing much after RiverFire fireworks, except that our stomachs were growling extremely hard...

HUNGRY!!! HUNGER!!!

Everywhere was packed like sardines. At last we settled at an authentic Korean restaurant at Queen St.

OK. Photos will help Me do the talking...

My food... well I don't even know what it is called...

The RiverFire 2007 Teammates

^^^ THE END of RIVERFEST and RIVERFIRE ^^^

Next Post: Long Pocket Trip

Tags: Riverfest and Brisbane.

Riverfest Part II: RiverFire and The Glorious Skies

Awesome night...

Good show...

Spectacular photos...

Cool videos...

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Super-duper crowded...

Two F111 Royal Australian Air Force jets flew over Brisbane City in high speed, doing Fuel Dump and Burn - which marks the beginning of 30-minutes RiverFire fireworks show.

Light flashing across Brisbane City...

When 2 lights collide ...sounds like God is coming to Earth

Fires up an explosion of fireworks all over Brisbane City

View from South Bank...

Aerial view of Story Bridge...

Fireworks and music in the air...

Magnificent...

Then suddenly... Brisbane high-rises went on fire (as in fireworks)

Brisbane RiverFire is one of Australia's grandest fireworks displays... of course the largest and most expensive is the New Year Countdown in Sydney.

The fighter jets flew again for the very last time... signifying the end of RiverFire 2007.

End of RiverFire. Goodnight Brisbane.

*** VIDEOS ***

Here's the official coverage by 2 Australian TV station. Experience it!!!

Australian Channel 7 coverage - Part I (must watch!)

Part II

Australian Channel 9 coverage - Part I

Part II

Part III

Special thanks: SSC Forumers at RiverFire.

Next Post: After RiverFire

Tags: Riverfest and Brisbane.

Riverfestival is Brisbane's major annual community and environmental festival celebrating its waterways and culture by focusing on the city's signature natural landmark, the Brisbane River.

This year, Riverfestival ran between 31 August to 9 September, but the major highlight was on this day - 1 September.

Brissy folks started to picnic as early as 8.00am

Brisbane Riverfestival incorporating RiverFire 2007 (on this day) officially marks the beginning of Spring Season. It is Brisbane's largest, grandest and most anticipated event of the year.

Crowded atmosphere...

Beautiful day...

After noon, there was a spectacular airshow by the Roulettes of Australian Snow Birds.

I managed to capture some stunts in the sky from where I was standing!

The Roulettes pilots perform aircraft formations and stunts in over the city and Brisbane River to drum up excitement.

Later...

Roulettes team inside red circles

a bird came to join them as well... :lol:

By 5.30pm it was getting dark... and this is the time everyone is waiting for !!!

Stay tune for "Riverfest Part II: Glorious Skies".

Tags: Riverfest and Brisbane.