Whats the value of an “A” in schools these days?
This post is a little off topic...but something I feel very strongly about and always stress whenever I conduct any of my education/school/career talks. Getting an A in Malaysia's education system is overated....more often than not its too easy. You can also check out my post on Why in the world does anyone wanna get 15A1?
8As? So what!
In the recent PMR result announcement soooo many students a 6, 7 8 or even more 8As. Keistimewaan tu dah tak ada. So you get 8As does it really mean really deserve or is it to please the statistics of Kementrian Pendidikan Malaysia supaya setiap tahun adanya "peningkatan" dalam jumlah "pelajar cemerlang"?
What is a "pelajar cemerlang?"
If you ask the Malaysian education system..its those that excel academically and participate (or rather forced to) in extra curricular activities. Jadi to excel academically mest ada banyak A. 
Hahahaha i think this is a joke and the only thing system pendidikan Malaysia berjaya menghasilkan adalah pelajar yang book smart....without any real personal growth...but are they really that book smart pun? Getting an "A" today is not what it used to be.
Do most students really deserve their "As"?
Not at all! I rasa most are even surpised themselves when they get their results. And those yang really deserve their As are probably bengang coz how come people yang tak seberapa selama ini tiba2 dapat A. How do you distinguish the really excellent student from the good ones. How do you distinguish those that get 95/100 from 82/100? Yet kedua-duanya dapat A? Thats just wrong.
...those yang really deserve their As are probably bengang coz how come people yang tak seberapa selama ini tiba2 dapat A
You may say..."biar lah....diorang tu belajar kuat dah".I'm sure they do but biarlah getting an A tu be something special for very few that really deserve it. I used to be there jugak....sitting for my PMR and SPM....and I know that ramai (in my opinion) don't deserve their A!
Where are we heading?
Sampai bila are we gonna see more and more kids getting 7, 8A. In Germany getting an A is absolutely susah giler. It should be here are well. Right now....UPSR and PMR exams are a joke..SPM is not too far behind...I don't know what to make of the kids yg get straight A. It just doesn't hold any value any more.
I don't know what to make of the kids yg get straight A. It just doesn't hold any value any more.
Fitness 24/7 Book Launch and Promotion Updates
Happy New Year Everyone,
For those who have purchased my book (Fitness 24/7 and Cergas 24/7), firstly all jutaan terima kasih dan following are some updates on my book, launch etc:
- When will you receive the book?The book has been printed and the publisher will distribute secepat mungkin. Note that everyone that has pre-ordered will get invite to the book launch later this month.
- When will the book launch?We are looking at the 3rd of 4th week of January. We are most likely to launch at Pavillion Kuala Lumpur
- Any special freebies when buying the book?Mestila ada....see below ;)
Haven't pre-ordered the book?
Ish ish ish....following is what you get when you buy the book through kevinzahri.com's online store.
- Discounted Price (pre-ordered only, once the book is out, price will change)
- Free Adidas Vouchers (details soon)
- Free Fitness Concept Vouchers (details soon)
- Free 1-month gym membership from MXM Gyms (details soon)
- Free Complimenaty Magazine (details soon)
- Free Signed Copy by me :)
- Discounts for 1-on-1 Consultations (details soon)
- Discount on Fitness 24/7 Seminar (Starting Feb 2008, details soon)
Tunggu apa lagi, pre-order sekarang for only RM53.90 dengan shipping percuma di Semenanjung Malaysia.
Fitness 24/7 & Cergas 24/7 PDF Sample
Click on the following links for pdf sample of my book, fitness 24/7 dan Cergas 24/7 (malay version)
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You can also view the flash books: English or Malay.
Fitness 24/7 & Cergas 24/7 PDF Sample
Click on the following links for pdf sample of my book, fitness 24/7 dan Cergas 24/7 (malay version)
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You can also view the flash books: English or Malay.
Selamat Hari Raya Haji & Happy Holidays
Hey everyone,
Would like to wish all muslim readers "Selamat Hari Raya Haji" dan kepada mereka yang menyambut hari natal (natal? sounds funny hahaha) "Merry Christmas Ho Ho ho".
Happy Holidays....ho ho ho
Selamat Hari Raya Haji & Happy Holidays
Hey everyone,
Would like to wish all muslim readers "Selamat Hari Raya Haji" dan kepada mereka yang menyambut hari natal (natal? sounds funny hahaha) "Merry Christmas Ho Ho ho".
Happy Holidays....ho ho ho
Fitness247thebook.com - Ranked #1 Google?
Why I launched my fitness book's website so early?
One of my reason: search engine optimization (SEO). The result after just about a month: try searching google for "asian fitness book" and you'll know why.
after only a month, fitness247thebook.com is ranked #1 in google for "asian fitness book"
Of course we can't be ranked number 1 in google or yahoo for more generic keywords like "fitness book" or "health & fitness books" but thats where we are have to find our niche.
Panduan Kurangkan Berat Badan
Sejak musim perayaan ini, saya banyak menerima email minta advice dan nasihat untuk kurangkan berat badan.... kalau boleh dengan cepat. Berikut adalah panduan ringkas dan cepat untuk cara menurunkan berat badan:
- Jangan skip meals.Ramai ingat bahawa anda perlu skip meals seperti elakkan sarapan pagi dan melaparkan diri untuk kurang berat badan. Ini salah. Dengan cara ini anda hanya berjaya menurunkan metabolisma badan. Panduan Terbaik?Makan 5-7 hidangan sederhana sehari dan kurang makan/minum 2-3 jam sebelum tidur.
- Kawal nafsu makan....once nafsu is there memang susah untuk membuat pilihan makanan yang baik. Again di sinilah anda perlu makan 5-7 kali sehari untuk mengawal nafsu makan anda.
- Tingkatkan tahap keaktifan anda...tak semestinya dengan jogging atau bersenam di gym. Yang penting anda tingkatkan aktiviti physical untuk bakar lebih calorie, seperti
- Park kereta anda lebih jauh daripada destinasi anda
- Jangan guna lif...use the stairs
- Bersihkan rumah anda
- Ketahui keperluan kalori anda. Ini penting dan jika anda rajin, bandingkan keperluan kalorie dengan pemakanan kalorie seharian anda.
- Eliminate makanan yang 1. tidak elok dan 2. tidak perlu. Kekadang kita ambil makan/minuman yang actually kita tak perlukan sangat pun....just because its there, doesn't mean we have to eat or drink them
- Diet pills? Yes they work tetapi tidak jika anda tidak gabungkan penggunaannya dengan makanan yang terkawal.....
- Tak pandai kawal nafsu makan? Belilah protein shakes dan makannya di antara hidangan due kali sehari..1. antara sarapan dan lunch...2. antara lunch dan makan malam
Ingin kurangkan 5kg dalam masa 5 minggu?
If yes, saya sangat syorkan kepada anda untuk rujuk kepada eBook saya bertajuk "Panduan Kurangkan 5kg Dalam Minggu".
Ini adalah eBook panduan lengkap untuk membantu anda kurangkan berat 5kg dalam masa 5 minggu. Selepas mengikuti langkah-langkah mudah eBook ini, anda akan mempunyai pelan diet, senaman dan panduan mudah untuk kurangkan 5kg dengan mudah ikuti gaya hidup orang Malaysia!
I am turning 30!
Another year another birthday……wow time does fly. Earlier this week I celebrated my 29th birthday…my last bday before I hit the big “three O”…aaaaaah life life life.
When you are kecik, we want to grow up…when you r so called dah besar, we wanna go back in time…life! 🙂
I didn’t do much this year…..on the 11th, I had a very romantic dinner with my gf at Carlos Pavillion (thanks for the wonderful hospitality). Intan later suprised me at midnight with a baskin robbins ice cream cake (oh so good!)
On my bday itself….my famly and I had lunch at an Italian restaurant (I think its called Nevo) around Changkat Bukit Bintang. Oh my dad and I have the same birthday so my dad invited his friends together with our family to celebrate.
my dad and I share the same birthday (12/12)…hmmm what better present than getting a comel little baby boy like me hahahah”
What did I give my dad for this bday? Copies of my upcoming book, “Fitness 24/7” and “Cergas 24/7”. Hope he likes it.
What did I get? Perfumes, business card holder and the usual….and a Babolat AeroPro Drive tennis racquet (the one Nadal is playing with) from my gf.
Last year in my 20s!
As hard it is to believe…life goes on we gotta look forward. The next year hopefully has a lot of good things in store for me, insyallah.
Thanks for everyone for your birthday wishes. Greatly appreciate it.
Fitness 24/7 Seminars - Coming January 2008
Dear all,
Together with the launch of my upcoming book, we will start to conduct health & fitness seminars, "Fitness 24/7 Seminars" in (late) January 2008. here some general info about the seminar(s):
Seminar Quick Facts
- Duration: 1 Day (9-5pm)
- Location: KL (other locations in Malaysia based on feedback)
- Language: English and Malay
- Admission Fee: RM300 (with book), RM250 (without book, for those yg beli sendiri)
- Food & drinks provided
- Extras: Lots of freebies and vouchers
Who is it for?
The seminar(s) adalah untuk semua:
- Anyone interested in health & fitness
- Those looking to gain weight
- Those looking to lose weight
- Those looking to learn about how to build a diet
- Those looking to looking to start exercising
What will be discussed?
Generally everything discussed in the book and more...
- Getting started in taking charge of your health & fitness
- Understanding weight lose and weight gain
- Starting Exercise
- How to burn fat effectively
- Weight training concepts
- How to control your cravings
- Lots of practical tips in order to stay healthy and enjoy your life at the same time.
For more info, view our online shop (promotions coming soon).
Event: adidas Sports Performance Centre Launch
Through my affiliation and one of adidas malaysia ambassadors, I was at launch of adidas Sports Performance Centre, the largest flagship store in Malaysia, at Pavillion earlier this morning.
We were treated to some very cool performances by ninie yoga, celebrity fitness and also some of Malaysia's football players. Do check out the pictures below and hey, head down to the largest adidas store in Malaysia! Some whooping 5000+ sqft (kalau tak salah I) :)
Fitness 24/7: Website Update
The official website for Fitness 24/7 & Cergas 24/7 (Malay Edition) has been updated.
Thank you to everyone that has pre ordered the book. You should be getting your copies before anyone else. If you haven't pre-ordered, take a look at the site and the promotion.