Latuk Kasi Nombor: Michael Jackson finally fulfilled his dream, even after death. Not only is he all-white now, little kids are crowding around him too. His shrine-like statue adorns the new and beautiful Hard Rock Hotel along Batu Ferringhi beach. Somehow, I get this feeling that local 4D punters might sneak up with incense and other offerings soon...



Convoy Of Volvos Di Lulus: When I first came across this tongue twister, I almost choked on my pasembor. This stall owner must have consulted a snooty professor who translated kangkong to the unwieldy convolvulus (water spinach). Would it not be more appetising if he stuck to "Joo Hoo Eng Chai" or "Sotong dan Kangkong"...



UFO Landing: Penangites just love being photographed by hovering police helicopters. Nevermind the cops outnumbered revelers at Gurney Drive on New Year's Eve. Party-poopers aside, the fireworks display at Gurney Drive was lamer than those seen fired from squatter areas...

See also: VISIT KLANG OR DIE

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