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Tuesday, October 24, 2006

SELAMAT HARI RAYA!!!

Hari Raya Puasa is major festival of the Muslims in Malaysia. 'Hari Raya' is Malay for "Grand day of rejoicing". It is also known in Arabic as 'Edil Fitri'. It is celebrated to mark the end of the fasting month of 'Ramadan' on sighting of the new moon. The month of fasting is known as 'Ramadhan'. Ramadan is the period of fasting for one-month from dawn till dusk with abstinence from certain "no-no's" like lying, doing wrong deeds, smoking and making physical relations and etc (thou shall not sin).

According to the Muslim calendar, Hari Raya Puasa falls on the first month of the Muslim month of 'Shawal'. Shawal is the 10th month in the Muslim calender. The Muslims follow the lunar calendar as opposed to the solar calendar and therefore the dates on which Hari Raya Puasa falls varies each year. Hari Raya Puasa therefore should not be mistaken for the first day of the Malay or Muslim New Year.

On the day of Hari Raya Puasa, the day begins with Muslims turning out in their new attire and assemble for mass prayer early in the morning. It is followed a visit to the cemetery to pay a visit to the departed relative/s and friend/s.

It is also the day of forgiveness when younger seek for mercy from their elders ("maaf zahir batin"). The elders give the younger blessings and packets of money (green packets). The celebration of the festival of Hari Raya Puasa continues for a month but public holiday is only for the first two days. Traditional Malay delicacies, namely, Lemang (my favourite), Ketupat, Lontong, Nasi Padang and Beef Rendang and other spicy food that are prepared and served on Hari Raya Puasa.

Woohooo!Can't wait to go visit my muslim friends this morning to feast on those delicious LEMANGS and BEEF RENDANGS!!! Here is wishing all Muslims "SELAMAT HARI RAYA"!!!

Saturday, October 21, 2006

Selamat Hari Deepavali/Devali!!!!

Deepavali/Dewali all around the world is celebrated on the Hindu month of Kartik in October / November. It is also called the Festivals of Lights.

It's a day of festive joy and Malaysians visit their friends of Hindu faith to extend good wishes, celebrate and partake in the feasting and jollity

I found out from my Hindu friends that the word "Deepavali" is a combination of the words "Dipa" and "Gavali", the former meaning "light" and the latter meaning "a row". Thus symbolizing the rows of lights that can be seen at the houses of Hindu celebrants. As light dispels darkness, this festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. On Depepavali/Diwali night, little clay lamps are lit in Hindus homes, but now days colored electric lamps are mostly used. What happened to the good old days of lighting a real lamp??!!Sight.....

Ok, back to the topic.....What is the significance of lighting a lamp? It is through the light that the beauty of this world is revealed/experienced. Most civilizations of the world recognize the importance of light as a gift of God. It has always been a symbol of whatever is positive in our world of experience.



Thursday, October 12, 2006

"eBay Explained! 2006" Free Seminar in Malaysia.

For the first time in Asia, Jim Griffith, Dean of eBay University will be flying in to conduct a FREE half day eBay University seminar in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines and of course meet with the local Community!

This is an
official FREE Ebay seminar and not something organized by independent Ebay experts. The event starts in Singapore (11 November), then off to Kuala Lumpur (12 November) and finally in Manila (18 November).














Griff has shared his eBay expertise with audiences across the US and now he will be in Malaysia for only one day to share his knowledge on how you can make your eBay selling, searching and shopping more effective and become successful online buyers and sellers.

PLUS
• Tricks of the trade
• Strategies for safe, secure, hassle-free eBay buying and selling
• Tips and shortcuts for even the most technologically challenged
• Success stories about people whose lives have been changed by eBay.

Whether it’s just a desire to make some extra money, buy the latest gadgets and gizmos, or start a new business, eBay is the best online destination. With a community that stretches around the world buying and selling millions of items each and every day, eBay is the world’s online marketplace. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the eBay Guru himself!


Find out more about Jim “Griff” Griffith:
“Griff”, as he is popularly known, has been the foremost education expert on eBay since 1996 when he was invited to join the company as its first customer support representative. For the past four years in his role as both eBay ambassador and instructor, Griff has been traveling around the US leading eBay Unviversity seminars and attending Community gatherings on how to buy and sell on eBay.

With his intimate knowledge of every aspect of eBay, Griff educates people on
everything from basic search tips to growing a serious business on eBay. He is also the author of The Official eBay Bible and host of eBay Radio

eBay Radio, produced by wsRadio.com, is hosted by Griff. Broadcasting live via the Internet, Tuesdays,
11am - 2pm, and Sundays, 3pm-5pm, Pacific time. All shows are archived by date and topic for listening
on demand 24/7. Podcasts are also available.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Don’t miss out on this chance to meet Griff in person!
Registration is open from now till 31 October 2006. If you haven't read the book yet, i suggest that you buy the book now, read and then get his autograph when you go for his seminar. You can purchase the book online now at Amazon.

CLICK HERE TO BUY THE BOOK NOW!



NOTE: You need to have an eBay account for the free registration. If you do not have one, please register an eBay account for free by clicking here.


If you are an eBay member, you can sign up for the free seminar now by clicking on the button below:





Cya guys there!
Matt

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Entertainment: OCTOBERFEST PARTY! The Curve Shopping Mall(The Street)

“O’zapft is” – once again the spirit of Oktoberfest comes to Malaysia. The location this year will be fabulous – The Piazza at The Curve, Mutiara Damansara!

For the fifth consecutive year, Essence Communications will be bringing the authentic experience of Oktoberfest, the MOST Bavarian of traditions to Kuala Lumpur.

Our ultimate objective is to provide as much genuine Bavarian atmosphere as possible. The original “Inntaler Musikanten” will bring the German celebration to life with their famous “oom-pa-pah”. In addition, traditional games and dances will be performed to compliment our theme. The international renowned German Chef will serve delightful Oktoberfest food on a halal base.

This exquisite location will give ample space for dancing and the prominent beer tent with its typical wooden table and benches will bring you close to the “Wies’n” in Munich.

Corporate packages will enjoy preferred seating, vast selection of F&B with dedicated waiters and an exclusive Oktoberfest premium gift pack for each guest. Corporate packages also include company branding.

We claim this event is unique, full of celebration and most importantly – it is AUTHENTIC!
Do not miss the excellent networking opportunities to strengthen your customer relations in an informal and joyful environment.

Do contact us soonest possible as seats are limited.
Ms Agnes Bong and Ms Shahidah is reachable @ (03) 7493 5588 (hunting line).

Kind regards and we hope to see you at the much anticipated event of the year – Oktoberfest 2006!

Event Details

Date: 9, 10 & 11 of November 2006
(German Band performing on 10 Nov only)
(9 & 11 Nov with local band)

Time: 1830 – 12 midnight

Venue : Piazza, The Curve Mutiara Damansara (in front of Cineleisure)

Event Programme
6.30pm - registration
7.00pm - Bavarian opening ceremony live band performance
8.10pm - game
8 30pm - folk dance
8.30pm - folk dance
9.00pm - game
9.15pm - live band performance
10.00pm - game
10.15pm - folk dance
10.45pm - game
11.00pm - live band performance
midnight - toast to Malaysia Oktoberfest

* Itinerary and time schedule subject to change without notice.

Entertainment

German Band – Inntaler Musikanten
The Inntaler Musikanten, a 6-piece band, in their traditional costume, from Munich, Germany will entertain the guest with its Oompah-pah – traditional Bavarian music.

Local Band

Band Profile – The Shutters
The band was formed in 2003 and made up of musicians from different bands. This band caters to events that require live music with a versatile repertoire, especially Top 40’s and popular classics (80’s & 90’s). To date, we have performed for many shows ranging from major corporate events to private parties.
Band Line Up:
Noryn Aziz – Vocals
Justin- Vocals
Melina- Bass & Vocals
Jack- Guitar
Jimmy- Drums & Vocals
Jason Geh – Keyboards
The Shutters songlist:
1. Girls just wanna have fun - Cindy Lauper
2. I should be so lucky - kylie minogue
3. Loco Motion - Kylie Minogue
4. Bille Jean - Michael Jackson
5. Beat It - Michael Jackson
6. Material Girl - Madonna
7. Like A Virgin - -Madonna
8. Footloose - Kenny Loggins
9. My Sharona - The Knack
10.You to me are everything - The Real Thing
11. Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
12. Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
13. Part time lover - Stevie Wonder
14. Nothing's gonna stop us now - Starship

Emcee

Belinda Chee

* Nicknamed the Jukebox back in the good ol' days of teen-dom, the 'girlfriend' in the currently aired Hotlink TV commercial shares that liking music and listening to it is not enough to get you through the unending string of VJ jabber.
* Winning second runner-up in the Rexona Star Search in 2000 was Bel's debut to a life of television glamour. The win came as a complete shock as the talent she was up against was considerable.
* Having tasted Malaysia's entertainment scene via Rexona, Bel decided not to pursue her dreams just yet. Instead, she went back to school and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications from the University of New South Wales, Australia. Upon coming home mid-last year, she applied for and landed her first job as a production assistant for 8TV.
* Aside from hosting the Hitz.Tv music chart show, Bel also emcees for other events, the latest being ESPN's Asian X-Games.

Packages

Platinum Corporate Packages

Platinum Package (for 150 invitees) includes :

• placement of company logo on lighted cone
• exclusive oktoberfest goodies bag
• acknowledgement in media coverage including press releases
• reserved seating
• authentic German cuisine in buffet style for 150 invitees
• local beer will be served for 150 invitees
• 300 bottles of 0 5L Paulaner Beer

RM 70,200.00 (Fri)
RM 64,200.00 (Thu & Sat)
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Diamond Corporate Packages

Diamond Package (for 100 invitees) includes :

• placement of company logo on lighted cone
• exclusive oktoberfest goodies bag
• acknowledgement in media coverage including press releases
• reserved seating
• authentic German cuisine in buffet style for 100 invitees
• local beer will be served for 100 invitees
• 200 bottles 0 5L Paulaner Beer

RM 46,800.00 (Fri)
RM 42,800.00 (Thurs & Sat)
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Gold Corporate Packages


Gold Package (for 50 invitees) includes:

• acknowledgement in media coverage including press releases
• exclusive oktoberfest goodies bag
• reserved seating
• authentic German cuisine in buffet style for 50 invitees;
• local beer will be served for 50 invitees
• 100 bottles of 0.5L Paulaner Beer

RM 23,400.00 (Fri)
RM 21,400.00 (Thurs & Sat)
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Individual Corporate Packages

• acknowledgement in media coverage including press releases
• exclusive oktoberfest goodies bag
• reserved seating
• authentic German cuisine in buffet style
• local beer will be served
• 2 bottles of 0.5L Paulaner Beer for each guest

Per Pax
RM 468.00 (Fri)
RM 428.00 (Thurs & Sat)
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Facilities


Corporate Packages:

* Preferred Seating
* Branding
* Imported German Beer and local beer are served
* Dedicated Waiter Services for F&B
* Authentic German cuisine buffet spread
* Exclusive Oktoberfest Goodie Bag
* Original Oktoberfest atmosphere
* Excellent networking opportunity
* Energetic dance performances
* Interactive game
* Attractive lucky draw prizes to be won

Public :

* Imported German Beer and local beer are served
* Authentic German cuisine
* Original Oktoberfest atmosphere
* Excellent networking opportunity
* Energetic dance performances
* Interactive game
* Attractive lucky draw prizes to be won
* Exclusive Oktoberfest welcome pack


Sponsors (lucky draw) :

* Logo in backdrop for the event
* Logo on EC’s Oktoberfest webpage
* Company brochure to be inserted in goodie bag & welcome pack
* Free individual tickets (depending on sponsored value)
o 1 x individual ticket for every RM1,500 sponsored

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact

Miss Shahidah @ +603 7493 5588 (hunting line)


(just say you got the infomation from me)