Fly our Jalur Gemilang up high!

Malaysians seem to be making headwaves lately, what with our former PM being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize and Siti Nurhaliza being invited to walk down the Red Carpet at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. Okay fine, it's not like she's nominated for a Grammy but still, how close can a Malaysian get to the Grammy's? Closer than she?

Mmm, can't wait to see the black and white kebaya designed by Bernard Chandran!

On a completely separate note, this article caught my attention today during my daily inspection of The Star Online...

Hug your wives for prosperity
PENANG: Married men, take note. Your wife is your “Prosperity God” and the more you hug her, the more prosperous you will get.

Taiwanese feng shui master Yu Yang has this tip for those who wish to usher in good fortune during the Year of the Pig. But for it to work, wives have to cooperate.

“Men, hug your wives more; and women, do not turn down the loving hugs,” Yu advised during her feng shui talk show at Queensbay Mall here.

Brought in by Astro AEC, Yu also gave some simple advice to improve the feng shui of a house.

She advised against carrying out renovations, even minor ones like nailing the wall, at three areas – the northwest, southeast and centre of the house.

“The centre of the house is where the chi is and the place should not be cluttered with things, for they will block one’s fortune and cause disharmony,” she explained.

She suggested some warm lighting – not too bright or too dim – for this area to create a cosy and comfortable ambience.

“Also be nice to everyone and always say good things as these will help improve luck,” she advised.

For those born under the different Chinese zodiac signs, Yu suggested the following tips to enhance feng shui at home:

Tiger/Rabbit: Place anything that has to do with wood (including greens) at the eastern side of the house and increase wealth by adding some crystal pebbles.

Snake/Horse: Red coloured decorative items to be put at the south of the house.

Monkey/Rooster: Golden or yellow colour items to be placed in the west direction.

Rat/Pig: Place water decorative items such as an aquarium/fish bowl, spinning water decorations, glass/crystal vases with plants in the north.

Dog/Goat/Ox/Dragon: The so-called four heavenly kings for this year can expect a smooth and prosperous year ahead. To enhance luck and fortune, the southwest of the house can be decorated with items made from soil such as vases, ceramic pots and china decorations.

4 heavenly kings for the year? Am I really that favoured in 2007? How come there are no signs that my good fortunes have manifested yet?

*hand hitting forehead*

Oh yeah, it's still dog year...yar yar...patience Adeline, patience!