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In conjuction with Hari Malaysia...

Have been wanting to write about this topic since I have started to work here in Telupid. In conjunction with hari Malaysia, I think at least I should write something about my country and the government. First of all,let me introduce to you this ulu place called Telupid. It is a small district in Sabah state. Located in the middle of 2 biggest city in Sabah, Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. It is basically a dead town, but due to its 'strategic' location- in the middle of 2 big city, you will have to pass by this place if you are travelling between these 2 big city. It is the only road connecting them. There is nothing here, no mall, no KFC, basically NOTHING! Then, you might wanna ask: if is a dead town, why got people live there? Most of the people live here are UR (Unregistered)or BWN (Bukan Warganegara), basically illegal immigrant who come to work in the oil palm estate. This might sound unbelievable to you but from the patient pool in my klinik, 90% of them are URs!!!! Lets wr

When September Ends...

This year's September is different. Going to transfer back to Pahang at the end of September. It is a turning point to my work and life. Kinda sad to leave, yet looking forward to go back to Semenanjung. Gonna miss the people here, the friends here. With them, make this 2 years housemanship fun n enjoyable. I am leaving this land, but the memories I have here, will be in my mind where ever I go. Coming here to Telupid is a blessing maybe, but I m not meant to stay here for long. On the very first day I start work here, was informed that my transfer to Pahang has just been approved. Working here really open my eyes. Never been so Jonah in my entire medical life. Seeing weird and interesting cases almost everyday. Managing patients with limited resources and equipment, has really trained me to be confident in clinical judgement. Telupid is a boring/ dead town * no offence, but is true. I hope I provide good health service during my time. But, is my time