Saturday, March 15, 2008

Yes, Pardon Me; We Are Amateurs.

It was during the Press Conference given by Tan Sri Khalid that I saw her again. Her features are unmistakable for anyone else for though she is a lady, she has strong features that from a distance, anyone may think otherwise. Except for the presence of her long hair. But that, is still arguable to some.

As the room was packed with journalists and crew members, I chose to sit and listen from outside. If one remember well those sardine-packed mini-buses in KL especially during rainy days where all the windows are shut, then one would have followed the steps I did - just to show the fact how packed, stuffy and humid the room was even with air-conditioner at full blast. And it was while sitting there that I noticed her.

She was late for the PC and the room was filled to the brim by then. So she stood outside where I was while leaning her arse on the table where I sat. I recognised her instantly but she did not me. And the moment she turned her face my way and mumbled something which I could not make out, I quipped "You don't remember me do you?"

She gave me a long look and shook her head "No, I'm sorry I don't. Have we met?"

Sometime early in 2006, Wak and I covered the International Islamic Fair at the PWTC. As there were many prominent people around from all over the Muslim world, the organisers had arranged for the Media to hold interviews and Press Conferences, and had even kindly alloted the Media with a room to rest or do their write-up. It was while in the room that we met.

"Yes,"I replied "in PWTC during the IIF."
"IIF? No, it could not have been me, I don't do those stuff" she said back.
"No, you may not. But you were there for some interviews and PC's, including one with Tun Dr M" I mentioned.
That got her head nodding and she gave me another look while I continued on about the day in PWTC.
"I remember you well as you sneered at me when we were introduced" I told her. That, had her whole body turning to face me.

While exchanging information with some journalist from Bernama as well as an Islamic magazine, the lady came to our table and sat across me. She then introduced herself as we did with her. But when I mentioned about webtv8 and that we were volunteers, her face strangely became contorted and she let out "Huh! Don't you fool me! There's no such thing as volunteers in this world!"
I repeated my words and added "You don't have to believe if you don't want to", and left the table.

Several minutes later, Roslan arrived with Dato' Hassan Ali and Suwandi, on behalf of PAS Selangor. While Dato' was ushered into the room, Roslan and Suawandi stayed outside. It was then I pointed out Roslan to her. The contorted face she made at PWTC, she repeated it again, knowing full well the Roslan I pointed out was Roslan SMS. Then she said to me "We in the mainstream media know more about Malaysia than you guys. So please, don't try to change the world" (the last part is not verbatim but to that effect, and she meant bloggers and webtv8, including all the alternative media).

However not long afterwards, I saw her introducing herself to Roslan and trying to chat him up. In such circumstance, I could not help but snicker and said to myself "Amaterus, are we?"


*The she I refer here is a freelance lady journalist formerly from Utusan Melayu.

16 comments:

Pak Tuo said...

Bro Salam,

starts buying flowers iya!!

Unknown said...

go to her and tarik her hair.. toing! =P

Unknown said...

You should have said, 'Oh, I am in awe'

cakapaje said...

Wa'alaikumusalam Pak Tuo,

This is a pleasant surprise having you here. Ahlan Wasahlan :)

But no thank you to the suggestion. I'd rather my midnight sun.

cakapaje said...

Salam Minci,

Tarik her hair ek? Hmm...pretty good idea, but I would need to practice first. How about with you? :)

cakapaje said...

Salam Cikgu,

The things is, I WAS NOT in awe! Perhaps, the opposite :)

tokasid said...

Salam Shah:
Some ppl are so stuck up and think they are great when the had in their line f duty had rubbed shoulders with the cuntry leaders.
They look upon others like semut and think others a lowlife in that field.
And since they do it for a price they think it is impossible for ppl to do it for free.

I remember some friends who got pissed off by species like this lady the would say( I'm toning it down): Barang sulit hang!

Unknown said...

Shah,
I know you aren't but she would get the message otherwise just give a cynical smile, that should hurt.

cakapaje said...

Wa'alaikumusalam Doc,

Er...sebut barang sulit tu, boleh kena ISA! lol!

cakapaje said...

Cikgu,

I know what you meant even earlier, but still...geli teman :)

Anonymous said...

salam shah,
heehee...i know you may think i'm impossible, but doakan untuk dia shah! biar ALlah Taala uruskan. through my experience, saya tak mau lagi menyampah kat individu yang saya jumpa. the last time i did that, i end up marrying him!

okaylah, cynical smile bole lah!

cakapaje said...

Wa'alaikumusalam Accia,

Hehe...I've met several cases such as yours and frankly, I find it somewhat romantic :) <-- that in no way is meant as a cynical smile ye.

While I do admit having the kelemahan to hate and what not during the instance, I bear no such thought for individuals of such afterwards. Cuma...kalau leh nak bunuh je lol! Dok le, you know what I mean kan.

Mat Salo said...

Hmmm, bahaya kata-kata podeh E of Accia tuh. Care-ful bro'... kalo dah jodo nak buek camno kan? ;)

Anyway bro if not jodo you ken taruk her (not of the carnal kind, verbally I mean).

More of these types you will see will 'berpaling tadah' in droves. Dulu time BN eksyen. Now groping to carry favor with the oppo pulak. But that's human nature bro so dun be too hard on her okay?

cakapaje said...

Salam MS,

Bro, janganlah hang dok aminkan ye :)

And, oh yes, they have already begun. Perhaps it will grown into a torrent later, insyAllah. But let us pray that it will be for the better.

Kerp (Ph.D) said...

you should have gone up to her again and ask how much for one night.

ok, now i've gone overboard. sorry, tuan.

cakapaje said...

Salam kerp,

Whoa bro, you trying to give me some bad influence? lol!

No prob bro, nothing overboard there :)