Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg meet fans at Suria KLCC

Mercedes GP Petronas F1 race drivers seven-time F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg drew excitement at a meet-the-fans cum autograph session on at concourse level of Suria KLCC on 6th April 2011.

The Formula One drivers were in Kuala Lumpur in conjunction with the Petronas F1 Malaysia Grand Prix 2011 at Sepang circuit which starts on April 8th and ends on 10th April 2011.

Several hundred people queued to get their autographs. They were thrilled to meet their racing idols in person. Some could be heard calling out aloud their idol’s name “Michael, Michael” who waved and flashed a smile to his fans.

 

Mercedes GP Petronas F1 drivers seven-time world champion
Michael Schumacher (centre) and Nico Rosberg take centre
stage at Suria KLCC.

Michael Schumacher flashes a smile.

A smiling Michael Schumacher is excited to be at Suria KLCC
to meet his fans.

Michael Schumacher looks forward to bringing good

results for all his fans.

Mercedes GP Petronas F1 driver Nico Rosberg signing
autographs for his fans at Suria KLCC.

Nico Rosberg intends to push hard for a good result
at the Malaysia Grand Prix 2011.

Nico Rosberg is being interviewed by the media. Motorsports
fans turned up in droves to catch a glimpse of the
racing idols at Suria KLCC.

The Mercedes GP Petronas F1 babes at the Petronas Malaysia
Grand Prix Showcase at Suria KLCC.

Simply gorgeous and lovely! Good job from
Mercedes GP Petronas F1.

The large banner of the Mercedes GP Petronas Formula One
team of Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg on display
at the Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix Showcase.

The Mercedes GP Petronas F1 racing car on display.

Snake found hidden under car caught in SS2, Petaling Jaya

A 12-foot python snake found under a car parked in Jalan SS2/24 in Petaling Jaya was caught by a snake catcher on 19th March 2011.

Firemen from the Fire and Rescue Station rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call.

A big crowd of few hundreds gathered to watch the drama causing a traffic jam along the busy Jalan SS2/24.

After two hours, the firemen and members of the public who assisted were still unable to remove the snake.

The car owner hopped into his car and drove off to a short distance in Jalan SS2/30 with the snake still in the car and followed closely behind by firemen in their vehicle.

He parked his vehicle by the side of the road hoping the reptile would slither out but it didn’t. It was not sure if the firemen gave up but they left the scene with the snake still in the car!


A “snake king” (snake catcher) who saw the incident offered to dislodge the snake for free but on condition he took home the catch. It was a deal done.

The ‘snake king’ was allowed to finish his job. He lit a small pot containing powder, believed to be sulphur or wood dust from joss stick, went under the car and smoked the snake out of hiding.

About ten minutes later and some wrangled, the snake lost its hold on the car and the ‘snake king’ successfully pulled the snake out with all his strength. He put the snake into a canvas bag, tied it tightly and placed it on the front carriage of his motorcycle before he sped off.

It is believed that the snake is worth about RM800 in the market. Some people believe that snake soup, snake meat and snake blood have a number of good effects on the body, especially good for libido.

How did such a large snake get into SS2? It is unimaginable.

Experts believe that the snake is either caught elsewhere or simply a pet that got loose since SS2 is a bustling commercial area and has no forest nearby.