Tuesday, July 28, 2009

I HAVE GROWN OLD!!


Is life really really worth it? What is it all about? Why are we here?Generally life has been okay for me.Studied- finished my law degree,then my LLM. Then got called to the Bar.Now about to complete my Ph.D.Travelled to many parts of the world.Had a girlfriend once.Was blessed in money matters.Bought a nice car and an apartment.But whats the meaning of it all? I studied the Bible,Zen Buddhism,all the Oriental religions,Numerology and the Holy Quran.I even visited the world of the departed spirits once.Still there are many things I did not do in life- including starting my own family.Right now I just live to work.Thats my second greatest pleasure.The greatest pleasure is when I get paid in hard cash.Journey well my friend!! Vijay- The Midnight Owl

A personal advice- CUT OFF all unnecessary attachments.DO IT TODAY!!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

MONKEY TRICKS!!


SOMETIMES I COLLECT MONIES ON BEHALF OF MY CLIENTS.THIS DEBTOR IS FULL OF MONKEY TRICKS.FIRST THEY SEND A CHECK AND THE FIGURES ARE BLUR.I SENT IT BACK WITH A THREATENING LETTER.NOW THEY SEND BACK THE CHECK AGAIN BUT THIS TIME THE WORDS ARE NOT CLEAR.WHEN I CALLED,THEY APOLOGISED AND BLAMED THEIR SECRETARY-WHO IT SEEMS FORGOT TO TAKE HER MEDICATION THAT MORNING.GRRRRR.... VIJAY

THE GREATEST MISPERCEPTION


Some bloggers are complete idiots. They see pictures like these from the animal world and mistakenly assume that such associations are possible in the realm of the homo sapien species. Relationships with other humans is an extremely fragile thing.Once you know this,we can be in a better position to handle whatever comes our way.Tread cautiously with this fantasy called friendship and I say this again- tread cautiously. I have handled many divorce cases and other partnerships that went sour.Love and friendship had crossed the border and had turned into bitter hatred.Alas,it is only possible to hate someone whom we have known and loved before.I think you will agree, that generally it is not possible to hate someone we did not know. Vijay- The Midnight Owl

Saturday, July 18, 2009

SI-MANJA




THE SIMANJA IS BACK AND VISITED ME AGAIN AT MY APARTMENT. I THINK IT MUST HAVE BEEN REAL TIRED AS IT DOZED OFF AFTER ITS MEAL.WELL MADAM- REST WELL AND SWEET DREAMS. VIJAY-THE MIDNIGHT OWL

CHOY SAN v EL RAKH RIMAU


INTRODUCING THE MAGNIFICENT CHOY SAN-COVERED WITH GOLD.
DISTINGUISHED FROM ALL THE OTHERS.

ONLY THE GOD OF HEAVEN IS ABOVE HIM.
Today at 4.00am there was a terrible commotion between Choy San and El- Rakh-Rimau.Apparently El-Rakh-Rimau had gone into the bedroom where Choy San stays. Choy San is a Chinese Jinn which I brought back from a monastry in Tibet.He is covered completely with 18 carat gold.The quarrel only stopped when I shouted at EL-to get out of Choy San's room and go for his usual walk.Unlike EL-Rakh- Rimau,Choy San is a distinguished kind of character. He was upset with me for bringing a Turkish Spirit into the house.
I apologised and promised that if it happens again- I will send back El to the remote Turkish mountains. Vijay- The Midnight Owl

When El-Rakh- Rimau returned about an hour later,he said " Jinn Cina itu banyak sombong lah Tuan.Hantar dia balik!" I just dozed off.

Friday, July 17, 2009

THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE


Obviously there are some very angry people out there.The fundamental questions are,to my mind only two. Firstly,who are these people targeting holiday destinations and secondly,why are they angry enough to kill?

Once upon a time I was a Church Pastor but I am also acquainted with many Muslim folks.I have strolled through the streets of Yala and Songkhla- where usually bombs and shootings take place.I was treated very well whenever I visited any Muslim country in the whole world.Why did they not try to harm me? The answer is very simple- I did them no wrong and I never provoke anybody with my words or my deeds.There is no reason to attack me.I certainly hope that a bomb does not go off in some restaurant where I am eating fried noodles with dried chilli.I can imagine the headlines the next day, "LAWYER DIES WHILE EATING FRIED NOODLES IN BOMB ATTACK."
This violence cannot be solved by conveniently labelling all Muslims as terrorists.Many Muslims have died needlessly at the hands of non-Muslims.This is a fact.THE HORRIBLE RESULT?- many innocent non-Muslims have become the victims of their vengeance. Vijay- The Midnight Owl

All my condolences who have become the latest victims in this ever continuing cycle of vengeance.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

DON CORLEONE



"A LAWYER WITH A SUITCASE CAN STEAL MORE MONEY THAN A DOZEN ROBBERS WITH GUNS."
DONE CORLEONE- THE GODFATHER

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

THE BAR FINALS


I was never a Science student.The most boring was Mathematics, Geography and worse of all - history!!And the History lecturer was unbelievably boring with her thick glasses and a strange looking head ribbon.Well this is me at UM sitting for the CLP(Certificate In Legal Practice)
Only 7 % first timers get through this paper.The reason the students fail is bacause the syallabus is extensive entirely procedural in content.This was the final day of the exams and my head felt very chill.I just went back to my rented room and fell into a deep sleep. Anyway I got through the paper and went on to do my chambering and 9 months later was called to the Malaysian Bar-a dream come true- I became an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court Of Malaya!! Vijay- The Midnight Owl

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

PRECEDENTS



This are Malaysian Industrial Court Precedents over the last 15 yeas and anybody who wants to know the development of law in this area is advised to read this book.The author is Gomez- a big name in Industrial Law. Regards and Peace- Vijay.

FORENSICS



For all those criminals,crooks and other undesirables in society who find it difficult to take a straight path,this is the book to read if you want to rob,rape and plunder without leaving a trace as to who did it. Vijay- The Midnight Owl

Monday, July 13, 2009

SERAPHIMS


THIS IS THE HOME OF SERAPHIMS IN IRAN- THIS IS A DIFERENT KIND OF JINN.THEY DON'T LIKE TO BE BOTHERED AND ARE FIERCELY TERRITORIAL.ONE HORRIBLE ASPECT OF THEIR BEHAVIOUR IS THAT WHEN ANYBODY PASSES BY,THEY FRIGHTEN PEOPLE BY MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE.PEOPLE THINK IT WAS THE SOUND OF A BIRD OR SOMETHING BUT ACTUALY IT IS THE SERAPHIM JINNS.I DONT TALK TO THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE DESTRUCTIVE.ITS BEST TO LEAVE THEM ALONE.WHEN I PASSED BY - THEY REALLY MADE A VERY LOUD AND TERRIBLE NOISE-LIKE BABIES CRYING VERY LOUDLY.THE SOUNDS WERE SO LOUD AND UGLY. VIJAY- THE MIDNIGHT OWL

THE MADAM IS BACK!!



First this madam gave birth to 2 kittens at my doorstep and I had to care for them for 2 weeks. Then I went away to Penang for a few days and by the time I returned the Madam was missing together with her kids. Yesterday night the lady was back at my door "meowing" away so I had to let her in and give her dinner.She must have been very tired as she dozed off besides my couch. This morning she asked me whether she could stay with me but I explained to her that I am seldom at home.Sometimes out of State & sometimes out of country.But she is welcome to visit me whenever I am at home.But strictly- no talking of "fei hua" with me!! Vijay- The Midnight Owl.

SPACE



THIS IS A BIG BOOK WHICH I BOUGHT ON LONG ISLAND IN THE USA.BARNES & NOBLES HAVE A WORLD CLASS COLLECTION OF BOOKS- ITS ALL ABOUT SPACE EXPLORATION.EL-RAKH-RIMAU PROMISED TO TAKE MY SOUL TO THE MOON NEXT MONTH,SO I AM GETTING ALL PREPARED.VIJAY-THE MIDNIGHT OWL.

ON THE BENCH


This fantastic book contains the judgments of only 1 particular Judge-Tun Dato Seri Abdul Hamid Omar. First he was a Judge of the High Court of Malaya,then he was elevated to become the Chief Justice and finally as the Lord President Of The Supreme Court( later renamed as the Federal Court). In particular the Judgment in the case of SIRUSA BEACH RESORT SDN.BHD V ASIA PACIFIC HOTELS MANAGEMENT PTE.LTD
(1985) 1 MLJ 132 [KUALA LUMPUR-FEDERAL COURT CIVIL APPEAL NO.76 OF 1984] is a must read. Vijay- The Midnight Owl

Sunday, July 12, 2009

NEW LIGHTS


This is El-Rakh-Rimau's room.He complained that the room light was too bright so I had to change it.His room is a very quiet and dark place and there is also a fan to keep him cool.He sleeps most of the day and is active only at 2.a.m.This morning at 2.10 am he asked me "Tuan boleh keluar sebentar? Saya nak pergi jalan-jalan." I gave him until 5am to return.He said- Terima Kasih Tuan-Sayaaaaaang awak Vijay!!!" Oh My God- the trouble is starting again!! Vijay- The Midnight Owl.

CALL OF THE DESERT


I have trekked in many places and in 2 deserts of the world.One is the desert in Arabia and the other is the Mojave desert in California.The first was terrifying- the feeling of being all alone in a foreign country- in the middle of nowhere.I told my driver and guide to drop me in a desolate part of the desert and to pick me up in the evening before sunset.He was very suspicious as to what I wanted to do all alone in the desert as there was nothing there but sand,stone and dust-and also some strange empty caves by the mountainside.. When he left,I trekked 2 hours to walk to the distant mountain and its many caves.When I arrived at the dark brown mountainside,the place was so deathly silent-so eerie...rocks everywhere...but there is a huge dark cave there...I walked to wards it very slowly.. whether I come out alive or not...I know this.. something is urging me to go in...although I am fearful,I know I have to go in and find out for myself..my heart stops breathing now as I leave the sunlight and enter the darkness of the eerie,silent cave..... Vijay The Midnight Owl

P.S.When my bearded Arabian Guide came to pick me up at 7 pm,he kept staring into my face silently.

ILR 2008


This is the latest of the Industrial Law Reports.This report contains all the latest cases dealing with the Labour Laws of Malaysia.It contains actual cases that were litigated in the Industrial Courts for the whole year of 2008 all over Malaysia. Vijay- The Midnight Owl

P.S.I hope the publishers will release the Reports for the first half of this year 2009.I have already read the whole Reports for 2008 and am into my second reading now.Law students take note-

1st Reading you must grasp the general principle and its "ratio decidendi"
2nd Reading- readers must take note of the exceptions and its "obiter dicta"-if any.
3rd Reading- here readers must go into meticulous detail and read the Judgment CAREFULLY as to why the Presiding Judge came to this decision. In Law Reports,it is reported under the title GROUNDS FOR JUDGMENT.
Vijay - The Midnight Owl

MY LATEST DICTIONARIES.



This is my new set of Dictionary books-Webster,Oxford,New World and American Heritage.Unlike other languages and dialects,the English language has never been static.Instead it has ever been expanding with a new volley of every chameleon type of words and phrases.One such word is "irritainment". It's meaning is this-Viewers see an entertainment programme which is supposed to entertain but in fact is irritating!! The Midnight Owl- Vijay

WHY STUDY?


This is my private home library.I have more books in my study room and evenmore in the bedroom.In my storeroom I have confidential books which are not available in the open market.An old lady who visited me and saw my books asked "Why this madness?" One book was so heavy she could not carry it.

My profession as a lawyer and law lecturer demands many things,but can be narrowed down to three- "Substance-Clarity & Eloquence". To all my students and young lawyers who are reading this,remember- If you are not born rich- then your options are limited.You must study your books and be knowledgeable. The other option is to learn how to rob a bank.For the lower intelligence sort,then the available alternative is to learn how snatch purses from some miserable lady.- Study and EARN YOUR $$$

I hope when I am dead- it may be said
Though his sins were scarlet- his books were well read!! THE MIDNIGHT OWL- Vijay

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

A BAD ATTITUDE


THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE WHO CAN STAND UP AND SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES BUT FOR OTHERS,ITS A BIG STRUGGLE JUST TRYING TO FIT IN.AND STILL FOR OTHERS,THEY SUFFER SILENTLY WHEN THE JOKE IS ON THEM.OR COURSE THE VICTIMS LAUGH OUTWARDLY WITH EVERONE.LEARN TO RESCUE YOUR FRIENDS FROM SICK MINDED PREDATORS AND AVOID MAKING FUN OF ANYBODY.THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HARMLESS JOKE AND ONE THATS NOT.TREAT EVERYBODY WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY.IF THERE IS A SILLY JOKE THAT IS HURTFUL,DONT PARTICIPATE BY LAUGHING.LEARN WHEN TO MOVE ON.A MAN IS KNOWN BY THE COMPANY HE KEEPS.SURELY YOU DONT WANT TO HANG AROUND THOSE WHO HAVE TELL TALE SIGNS OF ILL BREEDING.PEACE BE TO YOU. VIJAY- THE MIDNIGHT OWL
PS. Tips for guys.Never joke about a ladies appearance.If she is wearing some perfume that smells like Shelltox- dont confront or complain- quietly move away.

Monday, July 6, 2009

ENEMIES


THE NEXT TIME YOU ARE TEMPTED TO BAD MOUTH SOMEONE-OF HOW EVIL THEY ARE- THINK ABOUT THE PART THAT YOU CONTRIBUTED TO THE FALLOUT.I THINK ONLY ABOUT 1% OF OUR STRAINED RELATIONSHIPS EMANATE FROM ENVIOUS AND JEALOUS JACKASSES.THE OTHER 99%, IN MY REVERENT OBSERVATION COMES FROM BEING IDLE,LEADING TO AN IDLE MIND AND FINALLY LEAVES US WITH AN IDLE MOUTH TO LET LOOSE THE VENOMOUS WORDS. VIJAY- THE MIDNIGHT OWL.
PS. MAY YOUR WORDS BUILD UP SOMEONE TODAY.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

THE PAK SEMBUR STALL


THIS GUYS ARE DOING A RIDICULOUS JOB SELLING THE FAMOUS PAK SEMBUR.NOT ONLY IS THE FOOD FAMOUS,THE GUYS ARE ALSO FAMOUS FOR DISAPPEARING BEHIND THEIR FRIED STUFF.ITS ALMOST LIKE CALLING OUT TO A JINN IN A CAVE.HEY!! COULD YOU KINDLY COME FORWARD AND SHOW YOUR PAK SEMBUR FACE PLEASE???

THIS STALL IS A BIT BETTER.AFTER SOME CALLING OUT,A SMALL FOREHEAD APPEARS IN THE BACKGROUND.BUT THAT IS ALL THE GUESTS CAN SEE.CUSTOMERS HAVE TO TALK THROUGH THE PAKSEMBUR AND THEN ONLY A HAND WILL REACH OUT WITH A PLASTIC BAG WITH YOUR PAKSEMBUR.AFTER THAT YOU CAN GET LOST. WELCOME TO PENANG,MY BELOVED HOMETOWN.VIJAY- THE MIDNIGHT OWL

THE COURT INTERPRETER


THIS IS THE COURT INTERPRETER IN PENANG AND DOES A FABULOUS JOB. ALSO A VERY PLEASANT LADY. THE MIDNIGHT OWL

A VISIT TO PENANG


This Cik'Gu is a real darling with the students in Penang.Last week I dropped by to say hello.Personally I think she has a great personality. Todays teachers need lots of patience and discernment.

Sometimes I drop by in schools to give a peptalk to the troublemakers.This is a school in Penang and my sisters son is also studying here.

These guys have a long way to go and need much guidance and patience.

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Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia
Origin- Penang.Came to KL in 80's to study theology.Threw away my religious books after 4 years to read Law.