Last Day of 2009

The last day of 2009 was spent in Keningau helping the "Pengarah" to inspect some of her projects. One item to look at was this flying fox.

Earlier, with the incident of the collapse of a steel-cable suspension bridge just two months ago in Perak still fresh in the mind (Read here), I advised the Pengarah to make sure the contractor who was commissioned to build the flying fox to have his design endorsed by a Professional Engineer. Mind you, that collapse cost the lives of two innocent young students! That was another typical case of "Malaysia Boleh " or rather "Tidak Boleh" !

Had it not because of the lack of pulley, I would have probably swung into action ^-^ Just like the picture below!

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We also inspected the new Jungle Trial which I think will be nightmare for many incoming freshie trainee teachers. There is this single-person survival camp (spend a night in the "jungle" with 3 matches, one egg and a handful of rice only) which hopefully will not discourage aspiring students from pursing teaching career!

Imagine what it would be like if those young ladies and men drop into this larvae and tadpoles-infested pond while trying to cross it by hanging onto the suspended pipes!

The Pengarah was contemplating how to set up a rope trail across this bamboo grove.

 

One thing came to mind: Becoming a teacher is becoming more and more challenging but hopefully also fun-filled!

For adventurous visitors to Keningau, you will be assured of exciting time !