Applying for Visa to Visit Morocco

First thing first. Before your trip, make sure your boss has approved your leave application. (Talking from experience :D probably should blog about that!).

And if you are a Malaysian, you need to apply for a visa to visit Morocco.
You are not Malaysian? Check out your country's Department of State website (or some other  website)

For Malaysians, please ensure that you submit your visa application 14 days before your departure at:

Embassy of The Kingdom of Morocco Kuala Lumpur
Wisma Selangor Dredging
3rd Floor, East Block, 142-B
Jalan Ampang, 50450
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +6 03 - 2161 0701/05

If you are driving along Jalan Ampang, you can see a building with a big sign of 'SDB'.
I think  I saw British Council (BC) next to the building. So, if your GPS cannot locate Wisma Selangor Dredging, you can alternatively try to find British Council.

Closest train station: KLCC (approximately 5 to 10mins walk) 

Requirements/Supporting Documents:

1. Forms (given free of charge and can be completed at the embassy)
2. Photocopy of passport
3. Two (2) passport size photos
4. Flight tickets
5. Hotel details / host address and contact number (if you are going to stay at friend's or family's in Morocco)
6. Cash payment (RM83 for one-entry) (Note* I don't remember the processing fee for multi-entry, sorry!)

Visa submission: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm  (workdays) 
Visa collection:   2.30 pm to 4.00 pm  (workdays)

Upon submission of the completed forms and supporting documents, you will receive a Visa Receipt stating your Passport Number, Fees Paid, Submission Date and Collection Date.

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Counting days

On 31st Oct 2012, it is my 1128th day here.

Kudos to me for working and staying in a place for more than three years.

And approximately 158 days ago, my father was diagnosed with renal cancer. 

When we got the news, we thought things will be ok. "He will make it through, like he always do".

I mean, he survived a heart attack two years ago. His diabetes was getting better.

But he didn't survive the cancer. It was too much for his aging body.

110 days ago, my father passed away peacefully at home.

Al Fatihah.

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Update: Installing and Testing Windows 8

For those planning to test Windows 8, just be sure that you have the time to reinstall your operating system (just in case).
Gentle reminder: After a few weeks on Windows 8, my laptop went kaput:
- unable to boot
- blank screen

Okay, so my experience with Windows 8 (consumer preview) was not entirely pleasant. This is consistent with the risks mentioned in the windows website (like duh!) hahaha..

Anyway, Windows 8 Release Preview is now available for download at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/download

Please ensure that you read the risks of installing the operating system (available at the FAQ section)


For a better and detailed review on Windows 8, you can visit CNET.

Summary:

Despite the problems with the consumer preview software, I must admit, Windows 8 is faster than Windows 7. I look forward for the commercial release.

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Post Mortem? Energizer Night Race 2012, Sepang Circuit, Malaysia

Congrats! #38 out of 600 (for women open category)

Highlights:

Yes, finished the run in 1hour 52 minutes!

Thoughts on the race? I love the race! The weather was great, the organizer was excellent, everything's awesome.


Will I join next year?
Yes, if I am not too busy with work/family.

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Race Kit for Energizer Night Race 2012

My race kit has arrived! Yay! Thanks Hooha.asia and ENR2012 team.

So, as you can see from the photo:

• 1 piece of Brooks running vest (I love the tagline at the back: 'that's positive energy');
• 1 set of 4 safety pins;
• 1 piece of timing chip;
• Bib number: G3011 with my name and emergency contact number;
• Race guide;
• Brooks voucher (worth RM120)
• Salonpas voucher (RM5 discount)
• Free sample of Salonpas patch
• 1 KIWANIS pin

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