Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Thursday, December 1, 2011
EASTERN EXPOSURE
Recently, we had to travel to the interiors of Sabah for Machinery Valuation.
It was THE most arduous assignment we had ever taken on.
We set off early in the morning about 8 am and only managed to return to our hotel at 10 pm. The long hours is one thing but the journey itself was torturous!
Our site is located approximately 30km from the nearest town called Telupid. Telupid is about 200km north of Kota Kinabalu where we stayed. The journey from KK to Telupid took us 4 hours! as we were only travelling about 50-60/hour on the hilly and treacherous mountain road. Then, from Telupid to the site, it took us another 1.5 hours as the only access is via narrow and bumpy logging tracks.
View of the Telupid Site
It was THE most arduous assignment we had ever taken on.
We set off early in the morning about 8 am and only managed to return to our hotel at 10 pm. The long hours is one thing but the journey itself was torturous!
Our site is located approximately 30km from the nearest town called Telupid. Telupid is about 200km north of Kota Kinabalu where we stayed. The journey from KK to Telupid took us 4 hours! as we were only travelling about 50-60/hour on the hilly and treacherous mountain road. Then, from Telupid to the site, it took us another 1.5 hours as the only access is via narrow and bumpy logging tracks.
View of the Telupid SiteWhen we reached the site, we inspected the machineries as quickly as we could because the sky was getting gloomy and about to rain soon. If it rains and the streams and rivers that we had to traverse to get to the site fills up, we may have to camp a night at the site. A scary and horrible thought!!!
We completed our inspections in less than half an hour and got the hell out of there. Thankfully, the rain came right after we crossed the river and returned to civilisation. But then the rain hampered our journey back to KK as road visibility is only about 20 feet forward! Coupled with the mountain mist, our drive back was even longer and dreadful.
The only consolation is the comfort of our hotel rooms. I hit the sack the moment I returned to my room.
We completed our inspections in less than half an hour and got the hell out of there. Thankfully, the rain came right after we crossed the river and returned to civilisation. But then the rain hampered our journey back to KK as road visibility is only about 20 feet forward! Coupled with the mountain mist, our drive back was even longer and dreadful.
The only consolation is the comfort of our hotel rooms. I hit the sack the moment I returned to my room.
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
My Comfy Hotel Room
I must remind myself to charge the Client extra for hardship the next time.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
New Office Extension - During Renovation
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Karaoke Contest
In conjunction with our 5th Anniversary celebration, a Karaoke Contest was held amongst the staff.And our in house Ratu Karaoke was unveiled - Ms. Nur Izaidah @ Izie!!! It was a close fight between Izie and Wong...another budding artist. However, Izie prevailed at the end of the day and was crowned Idola MacReal!!! She walked home with a Bosch BS 150 Professional Tripod.
MacReal International's 5th Anniversary Celebration
MacReal International Sdn Bhd has just crossed its 5th anniversary this May 2011. This year we had a low profile celebration with only the company staff. We had a simple Karaoke party at Red Box, The Gardens Mid Valley. Kudos to all the staff for making it 5 Great Years!
Farewell Party For Hidayat
We recently had a Farewell Party for Hidayat who has decided to move on to greener pastures. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
Mala & Wong
Hanim & Izie
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