Best BBQ Time Ever

It was the day before the start of bulan Ramadan. Where the weather was perfect, we organized a unique pool-side Barbeque Party!!! Venue being U-Heights Apartments, where a few of us were staying. All of us were super excited especially Mr. Khoo (distinct in the picture). For the first time, Mr Khoo skipped his “ju ga fan” (home-made dinner) with his parents and joined the greatest BBq party of the year (or so I think) J

We even had our trainer for the week to join us! Mr Ivan Chin was a real sport to come along to join in the wackiness of the evening filled with jokes, laughter and food! 

The excitement and joy of the evening was felt everywhere

All of the ingredients and hard work of marinating were prepared by our mysterious chef-in-charge Kak Norji (Najiha, mysterious because we couldn’t capture a single photo of her!) with the help from her ‘minions’ Mar from Arbentin, Stella, and Mr Khoo. The others.. well…. They just wondered around, did some initial clean up, while Azim and Vincent tried their best to start up the fire (A round of applause to everyone….)

From preparing to cooking

One of our youngest members of the class, Miss Shun Ying was always beside the “compact” and “cute” BBQ stove… I guess she was really hungry then.. or maybe she just loves keeping warm…..

Here are the others hungry members and minions after long preparation. The girl on the floor is Miss SY who is still not willing to leave the stove even though she knows the chicken won’t be ready yet. (Salute her determination to persevere in getting the meat cooked faster that way  =P)

                                  This was the clearest picture so far of our chef-in-command, Kak Norji

                   Love was in the air while waiting for our delicious foods….

There was enough to go around and satisfy everyone who were present. The crowd around the stove maintained that great number that never died out .. :P

Who's hogging the stove !

We decided to deep fry our chicken to quicken the cooking process…

If you asked me how was the night and taste of the food and satisfaction level of the members?? I think this could be the answer…

Lastly, a group picture before we returned! 

                                                                                     Written by: Vincent Ho

                                                                                       Edited by: Melanie Ann 

 Hari Raya Aidilfitri Greetings!! 

To all trainers, trainees, friends, and colleagues who are celebrating this festive time of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, we at HAT would like to wish you all a wonderful time of balik kampung and celebrating with family and friends at home! 

Be safe on the roads and may your time of gatherings be sweet this festive season! 

~ The hike we made ~

Kerachut beach scenes

Our first hiking trip was to Kerachut beach, one of the beaches located in Penang National Park, north-east of the island. It was a beautiful morning on the 17th June when the four of us set out to conquer the little hill to reach the beach! 

Why hike there? It was more of a challenge and adventure rather than having to ride a speedboat which would take away the fun of aching limbs. And, we would have to pay for the ride, while using our legs is free! 

Along the track, we passed a path that was created by the laborers during the colonization period of the British. The track lasted for a few feet into the hiking path. 

We managed to capture a few pictures there for memory's sake. 

Picture taking along the way 

We finally arrived the beach after 1-2 hours of hiking. A breath-taking sight awaited us as we crossed the Kerachut beach bridge... the meromictic lake, where there are two distinct layers of water (fresh water fed from surrounding streams on top kept cool, and the lower layer of salt water kept warm). 

Beyond the lake, a white, sandy beach lay stretched ahead with the ocean waves lapping against it. 

Along the seaside, there were many big rocks where the hikers could take a break, have their breakfast or snacks and enjoy chatting with friends on them. There were trees as well, where we found monkeys swinging around. We had a good rest on the rocks and met another group of hikers. We asked for their help to take a group photo of the four of us. We didn't forget to go along the waves to have a stroll before heading to our next destination - the suspension bridge. 

On the suspension bridge! 

It was an exhausting journey, but this experience of visiting the national park and having first hand sights of Mother Nature, was definitely worth the tiredness. :)

                                                                                        Written by Shun Ying

                                                                                        Edited by Melanie Ann

A New Beginning!

15^th April 2013

It’s time! Another group has come, with the lost looks and weary feelings of being in a new environment. This day starts a new batch of BIDP students. Oh how the memories of the first batch returns.. J

But their uneasiness did not last long as we had an ice-breaking session soon after breakfast was served! The participants were very cooperative then, to mingle around and make the effort to get to know others in the little activity planned out by the coordinators.

Ice-breaking session underway

After the fun time of the games and laughs, we all adjourned to the allocated training room for a time of familiarization and briefing from the organizing committee. Mr Tay Eng Su, Quality Director of Agilent, was also present to say a few words of welcome and encouragement to the new batch of students. Introductions of people in charge in were given and then it was time for lunch! 

Briefings from the respective people in charge 

Lunch was prepared in the premise’s cafeteria and was enjoyed by everyone. After that, there were a few more pep talks and sharing by Mr Azhar, CEO of HAT, Mr Steven Ng representing the operations team, and Ms Khairul Azreena, Business Development Manager of Agilent.  A tour of the facility buildings and training lab followed, to end the day of the BIDP II Orientation.

Lunch time and briefing continues in the class

It was great knowing the new trainees, and awaiting the arrival of a few more from various companies in the next few days. They seemed more at ease and ready for the training to come after the day was over. Hope they’re as excited as we are! 

Written by: Melanie Ann