Wednesday, 3 November 2010

So, the whole dvd/cd debacle isn't quite so tragic as it may seem.  It is the only way to get Ian to part with these:


Unfortunately, the dvd's are already packed, but suffice it to say, I'm thrilled that Starship Troopers is staying behind.

I've also been studying up on the basics about Malaysia.
  1. Malaysia has a population of about 28 million and covers an area just larger than New Mexico.
  2. The average life expectancy is 73 for men and 76 for women (the US is 76 and 81)
  3. The ethnic breakdown looks something like this: Malay 50.4%, Chinese 23.7%, indigenous 11%, Indian 7.1%, others 7.8%
  4. Roughly 60% of the population is Muslim and there are separate laws that apply only to them (ie no booze) but are enforeced to varying degrees in different regions.
  5. There are Sharia Courts for Family and Civil cases (if you so choose) but choose carefully as if you don't like that decision you are unable to appeal through the 'regular' court system.
Okay, must pack.

5 comments:

  1. Under no circumstances should a man travel without a copy of Carter's 1992 The Love Album.

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  2. I don't want to think about what a mind that doesn't like Rage Against The Machine looks like.

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  3. At least the thriving Mayalsian 90's jungle scene should provide some solace.

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  4. I like Starship Troopers! just watched it the other day! Pedro made me love it in high school and I've never looked back! it's quite clever you know...

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  5. tldr. Taking a cursory glance at this I naturally assumed these were the CDs you had chosen to risk imprisonment to smuggle in.

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