First Day at Malaysia - IBM Malaysia Syd Bhd

We hurried and reached Arindam da's residence but it was already 8:30 past and he had left for office. But again met Bhabhi and kept the baggages at their home. Anil and I were on our way to reach to IBM Malaysia Syd Bhd - One Utama Office.

The office had been located at the One Utama office, which was a Big Mall in itself with having several offices, OneWorld hotel and gaint one Utama Shopping floor. I was amazed to see the people in Coats, tie and even womens dressed in blazers. Welcome to the IBM Malaysia, i said to myself.

Honestly, i was embarrased with my own dress and not to mention my casual shoes :(

We took the necessary onboarding forms and had lunch at the Subway ( Lucky me, Anil was Veggie too ! ). While going i could notice the One Utama Mall ( It was very big !!!, but now seems manageable :-).

We took the lagguages and checked in "One World " Hotel.

I found this room very Beautiful and then thinking "Is it Real ???", "I can't believe myself the company paying for ME in this 5 star hotel ".

Finally ended with the Thought - If Malaysia is real, then this Hotel would be the same.

Welcome to the Temporary Home !!!

First Day at Malaysia - KLIA Express and Repid KL LRT

The ride at the KLIA express was a good one, since i could get the view outside. It had trees around and after few stations i could notice some tall buildings and sky scrappers. We reached the KL Central station and then moved to get the next train. Since our mission was to reach my friend, guide, manager - Arindam's home, which was near the IBM office. Anil on the way showed me the IBM office and also the Building in which he stayed at the KL Central. The KL central was the place bustling with people around and i couldn't understand that did i move left or right or going where. But i know i came to another train, which was much smaller than the KLIA express but better and beautiful.

One the train, Anil asked me a strange question -

Do You notice something strange in the train ??

I said No. (Thinking Is it the speed or size which would matter ?).

Anil answered this Train has No Drivers !!

First Day at Malaysia ( Part 2 ) - Travel at the Train

Anil my new friend and colleague had arrived after 20 mins at the Airport. Meanwhile, i had switched my sim to the Matrix connection which i had brought from India ( Smart Thinking ! - wait until the bill comes :-).

He took me to the KLIA express via the capsule Lift, it was amazing..the lift had been spacious and beautiful. ( I could admire it - since i had Anil with me, which means confidence ).




I am not sure, how many times..i had bugged Anil, but i was anxious about my joining with the 9 AM time at the onboarding. But the KLIA express had been moving fast. Hence i was sure, we could make it on time.

I am Thankful ever for Anil, since throughout the Journey he assisted me with every small thing for the rest of the journey. Which even meant lifting my 30 kgs overweight box !!!!

And also Thankful for the people who designed the KL escalators and facilities which means less of carrying :)

First Day at Malaysia - Part I ( Welcome to the Airport )

Feeling Nervous ??

Yes!!!! with the passing time and every movement, i was thinking would i reach on time, would things be ok. What happens if i don't reach for my onboarding on time, what happens if they ask me several questions at the Immigration desk.

The Airport was quite big and having less people to its capacity (:-) I saw many people scattered after they went away from the escalator, later after enquiring i reached the Immigration counter. There were some 10-15 people standing. I could see the officers weren't looking very tough or asking too many questions. I got through without being asked a single question, all i could say i was Happy to get through in 5 mins...

Cool..that was easy. I later went to collect my suitcase. Phew...it is heavy, but again..i am Happy it is there. And then a Lady officer told me to send the suitcase for a second scanning...Nervous Again !!!!

Reaching the main enterance was fairly easy, since the Airport was well lit and having less people :-)
I didn't feel to admire the cleanliness or the beauty of the Airport, since all i wanted to do was -
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Get out of it !

Hey didn't i say i was Nervous :-D