tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post4296318910372690741..comments2024-02-26T11:05:13.957+00:00Comments on Kak Teh's Choc-a-Bloc Blog: Don't be a mule or an assKak Tehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00856864485917633260noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-56003742494447069272008-05-31T01:31:00.000+01:002008-05-31T01:31:00.000+01:00Hi Kak Teh,Just one coment over the suggestion mad...Hi Kak Teh,<BR/><BR/>Just one coment over the suggestion made by the new Foreign Minister (must get consent from guardians for young women to travel) Many in Malaysia protested over this remark but for me, it is themost sensible and Islamic (given the fact that he was responding to Muslim victims).Many of us who understood where he was coming from felt sorry for him cos' no one stood up to support him.He was just observing the muhrim thingy in Islam esp for women.The gender bias thingy should never get into the picture cos' in this matter, safety is prioritised.<BR/><BR/>I thought I'd be brave and show my support to Dato Rais Yatim for such brilliant, culturally sensitive suggestion.<BR/><BR/>Kak YahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-70911347447103181742008-05-28T05:27:00.000+01:002008-05-28T05:27:00.000+01:00Kak Teh,The favorite reason itu kampung girls dudu...Kak Teh,<BR/><BR/>The favorite reason itu kampung girls duduk kat UK sebab dok belajar English!<BR/><BR/>In actual fact dok tunggu nak polish the VIPs tools kat sana.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-57785353207548267972008-05-27T19:14:00.000+01:002008-05-27T19:14:00.000+01:00Kak Teh oi,I got one relative in UK, jump aeroplan...Kak Teh oi,<BR/>I got one relative in UK, jump aeroplane type, dah dekat dua tahun sana. He will be coming home end of this month sebab the father dah tenat. I just pray he gets through all ok and be right back. His sister pulak, in NZ, still nak earn more money before she rela come back. Sad lah, tapi apa nak buat, the lure of money is stronger than everything else.5xmom.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04713075916549169292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-72580303766128338922008-05-26T14:27:00.000+01:002008-05-26T14:27:00.000+01:00Sometimes the sweet talk blinded them ...kesian ka...Sometimes the sweet talk blinded them ...kesian kan?Kak Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05440881930757119775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-19199445212192250122008-05-26T11:32:00.000+01:002008-05-26T11:32:00.000+01:00kak teh, during my student days people carry lugga...kak teh, during my student days people carry luggage for other people mainly for the split of fare. but those days intention was genuine - now one has to be very careful in doing good deeds to others too, i guessMama Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663706445443216516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-17295248166536760882008-05-26T10:38:00.000+01:002008-05-26T10:38:00.000+01:00The thing is, Kak Teh, we always want something be...The thing is, Kak Teh, we always want something better, and there will always be those who prey on this ever desire.<BR/><BR/>Care must be taken but even the wisest amongst us can fall for such schemes at the wrong moments. Resolve can weaken. Let's pray for everyone to be just that much stronger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-28849601871457943682008-05-23T00:02:00.000+01:002008-05-23T00:02:00.000+01:00Kak Teh - The world regrettably is increasingly un...Kak Teh - The world regrettably is increasingly unsafe. Our young women and men too need to be very cautious and not so trusting. There are so many people out there wanting to take advantage of them. Well done for publicising this!Tunku Halimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087930969089932074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-51239231882467541972008-05-21T07:42:00.000+01:002008-05-21T07:42:00.000+01:00it's not so easy to pack up and leave the country ...it's not so easy to pack up and leave the country just like that so when an opportunity knocks (or so they thought), many people don't seem to think twice about saying yes. That's how these mistakes are made. It's not necessarily greed on their part-- it may just be desperation to get out of the situation that they're in. People always do stupid things when they're desperate.<BR/><BR/>As for the trend of youngs girls becoming mules for all these drug traffickers, I think it is mostly greed. They may have suspicions about what they are carrying yet choose to turn a blind eye because the pay is good. Stupid dum-dum.Typhoon Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089237849382243654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-57278234765833766572008-05-20T16:42:00.000+01:002008-05-20T16:42:00.000+01:00Kak Teh, it seems like tht woman went to London w ...Kak Teh, it seems like tht woman went to London w the guy, not only for the lucrative money but also for the guy. DOuble whammy case lah ni. Money & love. But she sounded like an educated person, so she shudv asked for offer letter, working visa & whtever else in writing. Nak kerja di negara orang bukan senang kan?Salt N Turmerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364303172369275282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-66770857737059267522008-05-20T08:27:00.000+01:002008-05-20T08:27:00.000+01:00Zabs, so so true.Jt - yes, I know what you mean.Zabs, so so true.<BR/><BR/>Jt - yes, I know what you mean.Kak Tehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856864485917633260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-3963879049056257642008-05-19T22:02:00.000+01:002008-05-19T22:02:00.000+01:00Hi Kak TehOh yeah, I don't deny the fact that if p...Hi Kak Teh<BR/><BR/>Oh yeah, I don't deny the fact that if people talk to their trusted relatives and friends to get opinions/ideas on their plans, they can save themselves from a lot of trouble. They have to be open, of course, to receiving opinions. If not, they might as well just go about doing things quietly and possibly falling victim to someone out there.J.T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13729752991744815923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-56628764296547657672008-05-19T03:18:00.000+01:002008-05-19T03:18:00.000+01:00Salam Kak Teh,Thank you for the visit. My advice i...Salam Kak Teh,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the visit. My advice in this matter is, "If it is too good to be true, then.. it is not true".ZABShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979454752633096337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-37465837874058058302008-05-18T16:50:00.000+01:002008-05-18T16:50:00.000+01:00Fauziah, yes, there are men as well - just as gull...Fauziah, yes, there are men as well - just as gullible. But I think the majority are women. I am cautious as well about carrying people's barang - only those we know and trust saja. <BR/><BR/>NJ, yes, according to police report here - this is just the tip of the iceberg.Kak Tehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856864485917633260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-55989985811550027862008-05-18T15:55:00.000+01:002008-05-18T15:55:00.000+01:00Good entry Kak Teh. Seram bila you kata it's only ...Good entry Kak Teh. Seram bila you kata it's only a tip of the iceberg.NorAiniJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340436555179745508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-91692987769173120462008-05-18T09:31:00.000+01:002008-05-18T09:31:00.000+01:00Salam Kak TehWe reported cases of women being caug...Salam Kak Teh<BR/>We reported cases of women being caught as drug mules but there are also men who do this.<BR/>When caught, they say they didn't know they were carrying drugs. Some do it for love, others do it for money.<BR/>When I travel, I don't carry stuff for people, unless I know the person well.Fauziah Ismailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138757396818642239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-54289918461769069462008-05-17T10:03:00.000+01:002008-05-17T10:03:00.000+01:00Hi JT, Yes, some people are driven to make such de...Hi JT, Yes, some people are driven to make such decisions because of the circumstances they are in. And that makes them very vulnerable.<BR/>What I am trying to say here is if only people bounce off ideas with their families and relatives - get second opinion then decide.<BR/><BR/>And nowadays with so many reports in the media, one would think people are more cautious.<BR/><BR/>One man I heard was arrested on arrival, carrying with him not less than 50 credit cards. He was to hand them over to someone - again he did this because he was in debt. But he was caught.Kak Tehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856864485917633260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-74849730250942857542008-05-17T04:35:00.000+01:002008-05-17T04:35:00.000+01:00Hello Kak TehIt is hard to comprehend some people'...Hello Kak Teh<BR/><BR/>It is hard to comprehend some people's thought process when they take up on offers for greener pastures. There are so many reasons out there. So, it is not surprising (in a way) that we even hear professionals, mature women, etc getting duped into such situations as you mentioned. Sometimes it is the state of mind at that moment in life of an individual that makes one throw caution to the wind.<BR/><BR/>Good values, education, communication all play an important role. Yet, I have heard of some people from such a background become victims.<BR/><BR/>Maybe one has to know oneself well to know what one wants in this life. Do I make any sense?J.T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13729752991744815923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-40014356262109923502008-05-16T17:25:00.000+01:002008-05-16T17:25:00.000+01:00danial ma, yes, it all boils down to greed - and i...danial ma, yes, it all boils down to greed - and isnt money the root of all evil? <BR/><BR/>azizul, ya - insyallah kak teh akan singgah - dan dah banyak kali juga jenguk ke blog azizul.Kak Tehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856864485917633260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-67583415440550341392008-05-16T16:39:00.000+01:002008-05-16T16:39:00.000+01:00rasanya kak r teh boleh jadi counselor yang berjay...rasanya kak r teh boleh jadi counselor yang berjaya.<BR/><BR/>kak teh rasanya remaja malaysia lebih kritikal poseurnya. singgahla di blog saya =)rendrazaleigh.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11347849031491771521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-46111077475032209902008-05-16T16:30:00.000+01:002008-05-16T16:30:00.000+01:00hej! kak teh...i think in the materialistic world,...hej! kak teh...i think in the materialistic world, people are too greedy and could not see things beyond £ or $...[danial][ma]https://www.blogger.com/profile/04691442394707416155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-61121896748995625762008-05-16T13:54:00.000+01:002008-05-16T13:54:00.000+01:00Lee, ya - I'd like to think that I am a good judge...Lee, ya - I'd like to think that I am a good judge of character. I trust my first gut feeling. And if people try to pull a fast one - i usually know.<BR/>But these days you read about so many people who are taken in by the get rich quick schemes...and these are not stupid people.<BR/>You know here in london, sometimes we hear of people coming to sell magic stones, land title deeds and all came to nothing!<BR/>I dont only leave a skid marks, I leave a blazing trail! Thanks for dropping by Lee. Am tempted to try your storytelling technics one of these days and see how my story telling skills go!Kak Tehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856864485917633260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-81428128229014000552008-05-16T13:24:00.000+01:002008-05-16T13:24:00.000+01:00Hi Kak Teh, when something sounds too good to be t...Hi Kak Teh, when something sounds too good to be true, our radar should be activated. There's no such thing as a free lunch.<BR/>Here too, we read very often of women from overseas getting marmalade on their toasts and coming here, with promises of good jobs, whatever, only to learn what they had to do.<BR/>But, I guess a lot of people are naive or gullible when a snake charmer or medicine man come along.<BR/>And I have read of even top CEO's with Harvard or Yale backgrounds getting goreng big time.<BR/>Me? Whenever I hear of something that sounds like Nirvana, I chabut leave skid marks, ha ha...yes, even if she is beautiful, ha ha.<BR/>You stay easy and keep well, Kak Teh. Good posting this. Lee. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00659078775260068702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-51509928701545663422008-05-16T10:54:00.000+01:002008-05-16T10:54:00.000+01:00NHH, it is a shame isnt it when we have to be susp...NHH, it is a shame isnt it when we have to be suspicious of every little gestures. We have been taught not to trust anyone. You are right to talk to your friends and ask for their advise. I remember reading about one model (in Malaysia) who was taken to a photo shoot and then after a few sessions, she had a drink and was found unconscious. Her clothes dah lain macam. And you know with all these photo shoots u dont know what they can do with your photos thanks to photoshop. My daughter was approached by a lady at one of the shopping centres in KL. She was asked to go alone. I stopped her. Tak glamour and tak famous pun tak apalah asalkan you dont appear in the media for the wrong reasons.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your story and take care! Devon must be beautiful now.Kak Tehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856864485917633260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-7814589277907904242008-05-16T10:47:00.000+01:002008-05-16T10:47:00.000+01:00Salam Kak Teh, God, this is such an eye opener for...Salam Kak Teh, <BR/>God, this is such an eye opener for the youngsters yang hot-bercinta, hot-putus cinta, greedy for instant cash and go against their parents advices. Well, I thought I would share a piece of my story with you. Recently, I was offered to be portrait model for a group of professional artists in Devon. (with clothes of course!) Their manager approached me while I was working in one of the high-street shops. She looked posh, elegant and smart mid-age woman. She offered gooood amount of money for a session, I get tea-breaks in between and get to meet famous artists. All I needed to do is sit on a chair and smile for few hours. At first I thought why not. It’s an experience afterall. Plus she shopped in that kind of shop, carried Balenciaga bag, and yeahhh looked convincing. She said she would pick me up at my house and send me home after the session. I could bring a friend if I am afraid and I could turn down the offer anytime during the session. Very considerate that lady, told me to think about it and call her if I decide to do it. Hmmm I was excited of course! Kena puji and good money kan??!!~ Went home after work, talked to some male friends and asked them to join me for a session and see how it goes. Haiihh, nasiblah dorang ni bukan mata duitan like me; all said NO! Don’t do it! We are not going with you and we won’t let you go. “Gila ka, God knows where that place is!” they said. They came out with crazy ideas like Jual Orang, Prostitute, Rape, and many more. So in the end, I didn’t go. I didn’t even call that mid-age woman to say “Thanks for the offer but No, I’m afraid I can’t do it” and I never see her again in town. <BR/><BR/>Conclusion Kak Teh , sampai sekarang I wonder what would happen if I did go? Mana lah tahu my portrait dibeli oleh Queen’s Elizabeth ker? Or turn out to be in a famous gallery ker? Hahaha… I still have her number… could always call her up for a session if I need some extra cash... hahaha buuut No, I think I’m still sensible enough, so I won’t do it. =)<BR/><BR/>Hope everything is well with you Aunty Zahara,<BR/>Lots of love from Devon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9776295.post-19504663489654097412008-05-16T09:37:00.000+01:002008-05-16T09:37:00.000+01:00raden galoh, have a great weekend too. I didnt re...raden galoh, have a great weekend too. I didnt realise it is hari guru...well i suppose i am guru of some sort - hehe!<BR/><BR/>ms hart, ya the no secret policy is good. once dia orang bersembunyi - then that is when the problem starts. And yes, it is worrying.Kak Tehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856864485917633260noreply@blogger.com