Thank You For Coming To School?

This signage was spotted at one of the top schools in Wangsa Maju -well, at least it is to my knowledge one of the best. But look here at this signboard.


Does it tell you something? Have students been playing truant that the school authority needs to come up with this courtesy message?

Congratulations for coming to school?
During our time, you just get whipped if you were late. And if you missed three times, you better had a good reason or get transferred or 'buang skolah' for that matter.

Sign of the times no doubt. No wonder the morale of teachers are low..

NZ Curry House Charging For Papadam

Have you been to NZ Curryhouse lately? The one situated exactly beside the Carrefour Shopping Complex?

Great meals there but recently we found out that they have started charging for papadam, you know the Indian crackers that go with your meal?

Well, if in the past, they give you a couple of papadam when you order your rice, now they don't give you any. They ask you to buy -a packet of about five pieces of the usual palm-sized crackers for 50sen.

Most places give these free with your meal. Not at NZ anymore. I just wonder why. Maybe some people just take as many as their conscience would allow, sometimes wasting them on the plate, half eaten.

I checked with friends if this was a national phenomena. Some said yes, other mamak have started packing and selling them to diners. Have you experienced any?

I hope the mixed rice stalls won't start charging for soups and some, suet char (iced chinese tea).