13th PBB Triennial General Assembly (19-23/10/2013),Kuching

From 19th to 23rd October 2013,I was given a chance to join the 13th Triennial Assembly of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Sarawak,which was held at Borneo Convention Center,Kuching (BCCK). Of all of the members from PBB Zone 10 & PBB Youth Zone 12 (consisting of Bukit Assek,Dudong,Bawang Assan,Pelawan and Nangka),ours (Nangka) is the biggest contingent of all,with 76 members of official delegates and observers,and also additional observers.

For the entire duration of our stay in Kuching,our accomodation was arranged at Hilton Kuching.And below are the photos snapped during the stay at Kuching:

During our journey to Kuching

In the evening,we had safely arrived at Kuching,and also at Hilton Kuching.

Check-in and distribution of key card to the members of the delegates from Nangka Branch

The venue: Borneo Convention Center Kuching

Welcoming banner to all delegates

And here we are; N49 Nangka

Moderator for the first session,YB Dato' Sri Micheal Manyin Jawong

Paperwork presentation by YB Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Adenan Haji Satem

Speech by The Right Honorable Chief Minister of Sarawak

The session at the BCCK ended at the evening,and we later returned to the hotel.Afterwards we are getting ready for the dinner at the Sarawak River Cruise at that night.

And on that night,a welcoming dinner was held at Sarawak River Cruise; with YB Dr.Annuar Rapaee,Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Member for N49 Nangka and YBhg Tan Sri Hj.Bustari Hj.Yusuf,Head of the N46 Dudong PBB Branch as guests of honor.

And here are the photos:

The highlight was the Triennial General Assembly on the following day:

Me with my officemate on my right

Among the member of the N49 Nangka delegates

The final day at Kuching ended with a Anniversary dinner,also held at BCCK:

Part of our delegates.Sitting next to me (the empty chair),was the grandson of Sarawak Head of State,Lt.Izkandar "Budi" Capt.Dato' Roseley,RMNVR.

The next day,23/10/2013,We're heading home.

Bidding farewell to our convoy was the deputy head of the N49 Nangka Youth Movement,Ali Mat (Black Shirt) and also Head of N46 Dudong Youth Movement and newly-elected State Youth EXCO,Abdul Ghani Hj Sulhi.

Overall,the journey itself is a history re-written in my family.My late aunty did participate in the General Assembly during the 1970s (as I've discovered the memorabilia commemorating the 1970s general assembly) in our family mansion.Another chapter that i will always remember.

Thank You

Heartiest thanks to all for the moral support,direct or indirect support during our recent bereavement.

In loving memory of the late uncle,Jubli Chin Bin Haji Sulaiman Siong (1939-2013)

Al-Fatihah.

OD1204 (JHB-KUL),29th October 2013

29/10/2013,another chapter in my aviation diary.This is my first time flying with Malindo Air (OD),therefore I am excited to try out their IFE (In-Flight Entertainment) system.However,I've forgotten to bring my headphone,therefore I'm just watching the documentary offered alongside the IFE without any voice.And here are my flight details:

Flight: OD1204
Airline: Malindo Air (OD)
Aircraft: Boeing 737-9GP/ER

Registration: 9M-LNG 

Seat: 7A

The check-in procedure was smooth,and upon entering the departure hall,we were called by the ground crew to enter the aircraft,as the boarding procedure is currently underway at that time.Therefore we quickly entered the aircraft,and the overall view of the aircraft was splendid.Managed to spot the business class seat (as my youngest brother did try them out on one of his flight).

View of seat 7A

The menu catalog

Excellent view of the CFM-56 engine and also the winglet

In-flight menu; ironically it's RM 3 cheaper than AirAsia (AirAsia price was RM 15!) And what makes it interesting that they are offering the infamous 'Kayu Nasi Kandar' Restaurant Nasi Kandar on all of their flights.However,since this is a short flight (only refreshments is served),so I've missed the oppoturnity to try it out.

3 B747 Freighters in one shot; how about that? But looking from their condition,looks likely the jumbo jet flying days are long over.JHB is capable of receiving these bigger aircraft (thanks to the proximity of the airport to the Senai Industrial Zone),and if you're lucky,you could even spot Singapore Airlines (SQ) aircraft performing touch and go procedure here,and who knows if their A380 doing the procedure!

Take off

Goodbye JHB; hope to see you again in the future.

Mini Kaya Bun and Mineral Water for refreshment; That should be OK for a short flight. 

Dad managed to have a extra serving of the Mini Kaya Bun,thanks to the stewardess who kindly enough giving him a extra packet.

The weather was good,with clouds as well.

And then,we are ready for touchdown.The landing was smooth,as the weather condition was perfect.

View of the KLIA2; The new LCCT terminal.Hopefully the terminal will be completed as soon as possible,as delay and increasing cost plagued the project.This brand new terminal will be replacing the current LCCT.The current one is such a pain,as you need to walk for a distance from the aircraft,to the main terminal building.

The Bunga Raya Complex,the VIP reception building

And here at last,the Main Terminal Building of KLIA is in sight; my first time on KLIA to be exact.

This B734 still going strong,despite her old age.By 2014,all of the B737-400s will be retired,and all  MH B737 fleet will be using the B737NG (Next Generation).

Final shot before entering the Main Terminal Building (MTB)