Amanah Saham 1 Malaysia *UPDATED 3 AUG 2009

*Latest update as on 5 August 2009 together with exclusive clarification of the plan, click HERE'
*Latest update as on 3 August 2009*
I went to Maybank today and the first word they said to me was 'no capital guaranteed, think first before you buy. Apparently, the whole Malaysians was confused and assume this new AS 1 Malaysia to be same as ASM. Well, it is NOT. Accordingly, this new plan is based on market value and the expected dividend payout is 3.7 to 4%. which is not a guaranteed. (might have loses as well). After the initial sales period, the price per unit is not fixed at RM 1.00 but will shoot up or down depends on the market value. Hence, it poses a risk in the investment but it is not something new in mutual funds like those offered by banks. Besides, it has also additional charges namely management fees (if not mistaken 5% of the investment value) and also trustee feees (if not mistaken 0.5 % of investment). Such 'new' plan makes the buyers to have a second thought on the reliability and risks of this investment. I am not sure about mutual funds, but if it same like them in terms of risks and return rates, question arise is why don't I invest in establisehd mutual funds? Comments from experts are essential HERE ASAP in helping us making a decision. For the form, it will be only distributed on Wednesday during launching.

TQ.
*UPDATE ENDS*


Finally, the most awaited moment had arrived. PM Dato Seri Najib had make the announcement today, 31 July 2009 on the launching of the biggest ever trust fund so far with the size of 10 billions. Dear readers, mark your calendar on 5 August 2009, Wednesday to do camping again to buy these units. For employees, hope it is not too late to apply leave now.

A shocking news is that Najib also announced that 50,000 fresh undergraduates of local public institutions of higher learning will get 100 units of this newly launched Amanah Saham 1 Malaysia. Though the amount is not that big, it however provide a starting point or catalyst for the students to learn how to save their money and generate some income through long term investment plan. In another view, it make the students easier to make additional investment in the future by having an account now.

Let's have a look to this plan.

From what I can see, this plan is exactly the same like Amanah Saham Malaysia which I bought few weeks ago. It just differs in terms of the date of birth and the fund size. Haha.

On the maximum investment, there is a difference from ASM. Initially, ASM was sold to all and later on a new system of selling based on race quota was introduced. For this plan, the new system is used. Though it is stated unlimited investment, I think the maximum investment or limit will still apply even after the initial sales period. As stated, those aged 55 years and above can only purchase a maximum of 100,000 unit per unit holder whereas those bellow 55 years old can only purchase a maximum of 50,000 units. Such limitation is of course a good news to all poor to moderate income Malaysians but not to the big tauke or big boss. They no longer can enjoy the luxurious of putting their 'side income' amounting hundred thousands ringgit and buy all the units within days of launching.

Another difference is that there is a new ruling stating that 1% of amount invested may be charged after initial sales period. Not to bias, this system seem targeted to charge the Chinese for buying the additional units after initial sales period ended. Why such ruling never been implemented before but now?

As usual, from the 10 billions fund size, there will be 50% allocation to the Bumiputras, 30% to the Chinese, 15% to the Indians and 5% to the other races. So, there will be 3 billions allocated for the Chinese. The Chinese who are well known to buy all the allocation within days may have a better chance among them. This is due to the maximum limit that one can buy. Judging into this, we can expect more people will but this units and hence there will be a longer queue. The time frame for this allocation to finish up is predicted to be about 2 days with extension of another half day.

So, dear friends, are you interested to start your an investment for your own future? As for me at the time of writing, I am still unsure whether to buy or not as I need to consult with my 'financial supplier' first. Most probably I will start it small if I do not get allocation this time. However, this is a golden opportunity to all Malaysians and I foresee to have a better dividend payout looking to the current economic that is slowly recovering.

I would like to share a tip for buying this units. QUEUE up as early as possible. It's better for you to suffer from getting up early than having a super long waiting time till the end of the day should you come on or after 9-10 am. If your number is still far away, don't be silly to stand at the banks. Go to have your breakfast and estimate the time. Last time when I bought ASM, it was about 6-8 people in 1 hour. If your investment is low lets say RM 1000, take the money out and buy at post office. it will be much faster. If possible, take the application form from the banks and filled before you come so that you won't be lost on that super crowd day. Bring a headset and enjoy to your music or bring a book. Ask some friends to accompany you and a light meal before you start queuing. if you don't mind people laughing at you, bring a movable stool so that you can sit while waiting. A newspaper is a good companion. Find banks located in a less denser population or lesser Chinese populated area.

That's all from now. So, any friends want to camp with me??

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COSMOBEAUTE ASIA 2009, 13-16 July, PWTC

So, it was Tuesday and the second week of the new sem when I visited this show . CosmoBeauté Asia 2009 was organised from 13 to 16 July 2009 at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur. It was a last minute plan, a day before before we concluded to visit our fellow colleagues as well as to satisfy the girls excitement on attending this event.

The planning for this event was well organised. The 2nd floor was used as registration 'hall' for all the visitors. Then, some staffs were stationed at the escalators to check the forms filled and to do pre-screening. Once reach to a floor higher, the registration counter was beside the main entrance. More 'cones' were placed at the front counter so that the people will queue up obediently. The name tag printed was the biggest so far with approximately 3 x size of the usual one. Guess, the organisers were more rich this time as the cost of the big tag was not that cheap.

A minute after I entered, I knew it was wrong idea to come. The girls seemed enthusiated with the ongoing promotion especially the varieties of mask which cost as low as RM 1.5o per piece. Me and Vun just followed the girls doing testing and shopping. Well, it was a real shopping and they did it every year. Quite surprising to us before we decided to walk on our own as the place there was crowded and mobility was a big difficult especially in groups. There were exhibitors, big pavilion from Taiwan and Singapore as well. Lots of female stuffs such as cosmetics, accessories, lipstick, make up powder and etc were on hot sale!

Not less than 10 minutes after touring the entrance hall and the above hall, we started to feel BORING. Well, it was extremely boring as I had no idea what to do there beside looking around. There was no seating area and the number of males around there was limited. Finally, we decided to watch a model show but the sad thing was we need to stand all the time. Sob.

Sexy?

Looking to the build up of the two men, the girls started to look at me and asked me to do gym and so on. Well, I were trying hard to diet now and I don't like to do sit up, it was so tiring.



Do you know who was the person above?



It was Amber Chia doing some 'flagging' with her dress. Haha.



Closer look of her.



Do you notice any changes to her face. She was actually the main model for a face make up using electronic devices which was the latest technology invented by a Malaysia. The inventor, a man showed his skills in using the device to do the make up on her. Within minutes, the make up was done. Simple, easy and newer way of painting your face for your dinner.



These were the models showcasting the newest technology of electronic make up.



There was another make-up show by the Korean professionalist running at the same time. However, all crowd went to the previous one. We only came here after the former finished.



Evan, Mei Chu, Evelyn, VK, Vun (thanks suk yen for becoming the photographer)

After that, we went to the staff room and chit chat with our bosses. We actually were disturbing them with our jokes and to cheer them up who looked extremely fatigue. Janice was sleeping while Sabrina was enjoying her rest. Simon as usual was attached with his computer. We wanted to leave earlier but instead spent long hours inside as it was raining heavily outside. Thanks Sabrina for stealing my free items. I actually got a pack of samples including collagen mask, face whitener, face cream and so on. The one that drew my attention was the super chilies reshaping cream. I am yet to try it but will do it soon for my growing tummy. Haha. The rests of the free items were stolen by her.

For our lunch, we went to KFC. Decided this place since VK complained that it was my fault for making her cannot eat KFC during the farewell dinner the other day. See her reaction. So happy to be able to eat KFC chicks!

*Why few photos? Our photographer run out of batteries.

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Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM)

Camping at Maybank? Some of my friends were puzzled when I told them I will be going for a camp. However, close friends knew that my destination was to Maybank instead to purchase the Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM) which was selling like hot cakes.

It was an issue that have been long discussed. Ever since the Prime Minister announced that there will be a new unit trust called Amanah Saham 1 Malaysia, I were searching the information online as well as friends around. A shocking finding was that many of them about 40% had actually bought ASM long time ago. I had heard about ASM previously but too naive to know what was it all about until today.

So, what is ASM? The below images were captured from the ASNB website.

In short, ASM is like a fixed deposit. The difference would be the return rates or interest rates. You can only buy the unit trust during the selling period after which it is difficult for you to purchase unless there is people selling off their units but very slim chance. Normally, during the first launching, there will be NO limit to the amount you wish to purchase. Then, there might be additional fund in the subsequent years of which the unit trust holders can purchase additional unit for their investment. If not mistaken, there is no race quota for this unit trust when it was introduced. As the time changed, the policy also had changed.ASM is an equity-income fund launched in 2000 with a fund size of two billion units which were fully subscribed in 21 days.

It must be noted that such unit trust has quota for different races. On 21 April 2009, 3.33 billions additional unit were open for sale. RM 1.665 billion (50%) were allocated for the Bumiputras, 999 millions (30%) for Chinese, 499.5 million (15%) were allocated to Indians and the remaining 5% for other races.

All the Chinese quota was sold off while 99.4% or 496 millions quota for Indians were purchased as on 7 July 2009. All the Chinese allocations has been sold off within hours or HALF DAY. As on 20 July 2009, the allocations for the Indians have been totally sold out. The Bumiputras bought 7.65 millions (50%) from the allocated 1.665 billion. There was a total of 1.635 billions unsubscribe ASM units for Bumiputra which probably include those units from previous ASM launch that was unsold. The expiry of this newly introduced quota based offer period was till 20 July 2009, after which will open for sale to ALL.

The minimum initial investment is 100 unit or RM 100. However, it is only logical for investors to invest at the minimum RM 1000 in order to gain good return. This ASM is yearly basis sort of FD which expiry on every 31 March. From the table above, the dividend payout is as high as 6.25 to 7.8%. Lets take 2009 as an example. At the current FD rate of 2.5 % per year, the difference if you invest the money into ASM is additional 3.75 % (6.25-2.5%) CASH into your account. It is exactly 2.5 x more interest rate or return to your investment. I myself predicted that the dividend payout for 2010 will be slightly higher based on the current postive economic boost. (compared to other countries globally)

Lets say you have a capital of RM 100, 000 and you used it to purchase ASM. If you have any FD or special investment FD alike plan offered by the banks, the interest rate would be 2.5-3.5% per year. Compared to ASM, you are actually earning RM 6250/year (as for 2009) rather than RM 2500-RM 3500. As the terms investment, the more you invest the visible is the figure of earning. As compared to any other forms of investment, this ASM or any other related unit trusts are the SAFEST in terms of cost and risk of investment.

On 21 July 2009, PNB offered 1.6 billion unsubscribed ASM units including the Bumiputera quota to all Malaysians. However, there was 20,000 unit maximum limit for investors to ensure all the people have the equal chance to purchase and to prevent the rich to buy all the remaining units. It is a fair for all investment. If you want to purchase and earn some money, you need to compete with the rest of Malaysians to grab this opportunity. The fundamental of purchasing this unit trust is to QUEUE up as early as possible. For those who had bought before and own an investment book, it is much faster for them to top up their account or investment than those newbies spending at least 10-15 minutes registering for new account. Such great deal is mainly targeted to low to moderate income Malaysians to somehow earn some money and learn on investment.

So, as planned, I met up with Vun at 7.30 am at Maybank, Taman Connought. He came earlier a bit than me and was 2 persons in front of me. There were many other friends whom I told them about this plan and interested on it. However, this ASM might be new to them and they need time to decide and prepare the investment capital. I suggest to those who are interested to open up a account now based on your convenience and later top up your investment as needed when you think the need arise. Early minimum investment can save up your time in future as you no need to wait a longer queue to register a new account.

See.. this was the queue at 7.30 am and there were about 20-30 people in earlier than me. Those experienced uncles and aunties brought along foldable stool, newspaper and some foods along. For the younger one, they brought along headset to listen to the music while reading books. (the person in front of me) It is always good to have somebody to accompany you to prevent you dying from boredom. This was my first time experience queuing up and will never forget the long hours I stood. For your information, Maybank opens its door at 9.15 am and they start giving out the numbers at 8.30 am.

Vun got number 14 while me, 17. Coincidentally, my mum who also queued up got the number 17 like me as well. Ironically, I got the number by queuing up at 7.30 am but she got hers at 8.15 am ++. What I wanted to stress here is that always aim at the banks who have lesser customers or in less dense population or in this case, Malay dominated area. This is because if the Malays are interested to buy, they need not to wait until today to purchase (no bias against any race). Usually, the allocation for them will not run out so fast. The small paper printed with the number is usually given out instead of printed from the machine. It was claimed by the bank officers that such transaction was done manually and hence no auto generated tickets. I found this way of distributing the tickets is not efficient. When we are purchasing ASM, they claimed they will call your number out but sadly they speak softly and the customers cannot listen to their voice. By having the usual auto generate ticket and usual calling up of number using the display board, it is much easier for the customers to know.

See the queue. Due to the inefficiency of the calling, some customers went to queue up for long period of time only to know that their number will be called out later. The process of registering a new account may take from 10-15 minute. It was a dreadful period having the need to stand for a long period of time before waiting for your turn. It was my turn at about 11.15 am after queuing up for approximately 3 hours and I think I got everything settle by 11.30 am before rushing back to the university. If you bring CASH, the application is faster and can be even done at Post Office which opens at 8.30 am. However, there is a risk and its better to do money transfer at banks.

On 22 July 2009 approximately 11 am, my sister who queued up and got number 7 was told that all the ASM units have been sold off. This meant that the 3.33 billions additional funds launched in April were fully subscribed. The duration of sold out should be in just 1.2 days for 1.6 billions. It is actually longer than expected 1 day time.

So, do you want to buy ASM? But how since you have miss the chance? No worry. PM Dato Seri Najib had announced that there will be launching of new fund called Amanah Saham 1 Malaysia in coming September with the size of 10 billions. If the quota remains to be 30% to the Chinese, the amount would be 3 billions. Lets do some prediction:
a) If 999 millions were sold out half day, it means that the maximum sold out time will be in only 3 DAYS time.
b) If 1.6 billions were sold out 1.1 day with the maximum investment of RM 20, 000, it means that maximum sold out time will be only in exactly 2 DAYS only.

So, what do you think? As for me, I was happy to own my very first investment book. Hope it grows more and more and more. Haha =P

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McD Olympic Day Run 2009, Dataran Merdeka

To begin with, I was awaiting this run since I knew about it last year. Some of my friends went to the very first of such event and told me the fun they had. For this year, I had no idea about this run and was totally forgot about it. I remembered it was Saturday afternoon (while busy working for OGA) when Wan Nah sent me a sms asking me whether I were interested to participate and to reply her ASAP. Without hesitation, I replied her after I read the sms as she need to register for me before the deadline which was on the next day. TQ so much to her who has been helping me and others to register various run events including this one.

All others except me drove cars from Cheras to Dataran Merdeka. I was back home that time and it wasn't a problem from me to go there from Setapak. So, all the pictures during dawn time was without my presence. I was still on my way waiting for the trains.



So, these early birds took picture around and pinned the plain cloth printed with our registration number on the T-shirt. For this year, there was no cap given to the participants.

When I arrived, the sky was already bright. I cut my hair a day before just because of this event. It was much easier and better with short hair.



Wui Yan friends' group



Small kids lining up for a photo.



As early as 7 am, participants were seen already crowded at the starting line. We had to wait quite a long period at about 7.20 to 7.30 am before the official opening of the run.



Look at the sky. It was already very bright, only then the event was started.




Finally, every one was speeding from the starting line in a bid to beat their own records and to win medals.



Huge crowd of people.



We were not intend to win anything from this event and hence it was another run for fun event for us.



And we managed to stop a while for a photograph while everyone behind was running like mad. Between, Suk Yen did not join for this event due to 'late reply' and was in charge for our official photographer. Thanks so much for helping us to keep this memory alive with these pictures.



This would be another category official opening.



Run Run Run for your LIFE!!



The kids category
Somehow, their participation in such event can really give them a lot of exposure. Too bad, I wasn't have the same opportunity those days.



Random picture.



These people were running towards the finishing line.



Spotted on the left was Wui Yan while on the right was Raj. The main target was to reach to this finishing line in the fastest possible time. As you see from the picture, there were 11 categories.



After the run, we seated on a covered area on the grass. The reason was to wait for the lucky draws. We waited till long hours before we realized that we need to put our registration number plain cloth to the lucky draw box. OMG! There was no notice or anything and how do you expect to know such way of lucky draw. Before the entry to the waiting area at the starting line, we needed to give our numbered ticket to the person in charged. So, we thought it would be a usual way to pick lucky draws from the tickets. Haiz, waited our time and efforts.



Me and the finisher certificate.
For this time, I set a time frame of 70 minutes for 7 km. I didn't expect much as I had gained fat recently and did not do any exercise in the previous days. Well, you know.. my time was full with my busy working schedule. I managed to reach to the finishing line in approximately 54 minutes. Thanks God, I'm still alive after long period of runs.



Speecless. I did not direct them for this pic. They said they want to take a prisoner picture.



Suk Yen, Chie chek, Me and Nicholas



Prisoners



Jumping high after completion of our run



Love this pic.. Glory oh glory!!



Raj, CC, Me, Nic and Wui Yan



This one was directed by me. Football players style pic by our lady coach, Ms Wui Yan.



Do you know what we were doing?



We were trying to make the word McD to convey our sincere appreciation to McD for organising such event. TQTQ.

Hope to participate this event again for next year!!

After the run, we went to makan at Petaling Street at the claimed famous yong tau foo but a bit expensive located at the wet market.

I actually wanted to go for a Starbucks session with them to 'redeem' the buy 1 free 1 voucher complimentary for signing up Digi Campus plan. However, some were tired while some wasn't free to stay any longer. So,no choice that we all headed back home. Since it was long time I never go to Popular Bookshop, I went to the the place and spent some time there. Only then I realised they were having a book promotion with discount from 50 to 70%. Wow, lot of books only costs below RM 20 and some RM 10. While on the search for books, I met with Heather who was so happened to spend her time there during her lecture break time. So, we were discussing on certain topics and then came up to idea to go Starbucks.

Instead of me buying books, I bought these fun learning materials for Jun Jun. Out of sudden, I felt like I was a father. When I see those kids stuff, the first time I will do is look something for him. And it wasn't easy to find one suitable for him as the materials cannot be too deep or too hard too understand or too easy to learn. Between, Jun Jun can read mandarin nursery books at tender age of 3. Bravo.. this kau fu really lose to him. However, I am yet to give him.



Starbucks at Kotaraya
I ordered Java Chip ice blended while Heather tried the new coffee jelly Frappuccino. For you guys who which to try the new menu, please don't ever try. The jelly is the normal cincau and has nothing special but the price can be higher than normal Java chip ice blended venti. Personally, I don't like to drink coffee with the cream. However, I was forced to eat all those cream as she do not want to be fat. Haha.

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Korean Restaurant, Ampang Point Shopping Centre

This Korean Restaurant is located at F 32, 1st Floor, Ampang Point Shopping Centre. The pair seated as shown should be the owner of the restaurant.



Jun Jun, look to the camera!!

He knew we were taking his photo. But, this time he was 'selling high'.



Saengson Gu Yie (RM 14)
Grilled fish served with rice and vegetable dishes.



The grilled fish was fresh and nice.







The Korean kimchi



special rice



SALTY soup
I can't tahan the saltiness of this soup. I ask my sister to take it instead to increase her bp. Haha.



Duenjang Jjigae (Rm 14)
A pot stew of soya bean paste with various ingredients and vegetable side dishes.



Not bad but as usual the taste was different from the Asian foods. So, prepare to taste weird.











Pha Jeon (RM 13)
Pan fried flour with spring onions
My sister told me it was a must to eat. I found it like normal fried egg with ingredients. She said the seafood Pha Jeon has a lot of squid and taste nice. Anyway, it was just ok for me.



Korean tea
It was a complimentary drink with free refill. Again, expect to taste something special. This tea is like oat flavoured with pandan leaves.

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What do you do when you fall down? Get up or let it be? Ask Nick Vujicic

A very common question:

What do you do when you fall down?
What do you do when you failed to achieve your target?
What do you do when nobody seem to care you anymore?
What do you do when you keep failing despite continuous attempts?

Have you answer the questions? Now, lets ask Nick Vujicic. Have a look on the video below:

What do you feel after watching this video clip?

Nick Vujicic, a disabled person since born is able to stand up after falling without the aid of any limbs caused he don't even have one. What if those days he give up trying and let his life to be dreadful as it is? The choice is up to you. Are you going to keep trying despite facing obstacles in your life or you going to give up and start blaming every one for the failure. For Nick Vujicic, he is a successful person and most importantly he enjoyed who he is and is happy with his life.

*This video was sent to me by a friend whom cried after seeing this video. It was an inspiring video that send a clear message to all of us.

Wanna know about his biodata? The following are copied from Wikipedia.

Early life

The first-born child in his devout Serbian Christian family, Nick Vujicic was born in Melbourne with the rare Tetra-amelia disorder: limbless, missing both arms at shoulder level, and having one small foot with two toes protruding from his left thigh. Initially, his parents were devastated. Vujicic was otherwise healthy.

Growing up

His life was filled with difficulties and hardships. One was not being able to attend a mainstream school because of his physical disability, as the law of Australia required, even though he was not mentally impaired. During his schooling, the laws were changed, and Nick was one of the first disabled students to be migrated to a mainstream school. He learned to write using the two toes on his left "foot," and a special device that slid onto his big toe to grip. He also learned to use a computer and type using the "heel and toe" method (as demonstrated in his speeches). He can also throw tennis balls and answer the phone. He can also shave and get a glass of water (also demonstrated in speeches).

Epiphany

Being bullied at his school, Nick grew extremely depressed, and by the age of eight, started contemplating suicide. After begging God to grow arms and legs, Nick eventually began to realize that his accomplishments were inspirational to many, and began to thank God he was alive. A key turning point in his life was when his mother showed him a newspaper article about a man dealing with severe disability. This led him to realize he wasn't the only one with major struggles

Career

Nick graduated from college at the age of 21 with a double major in Accounting and Financial Planning. He began his travels as a motivational speaker, focusing on the topics that today's teenagers face. He also speaks in the corporate sector, although his aim is to become an international inspirational speaker, in both Christian and non-Christian venues. He regularly travels internationally to speak to Christian congregations, schools, and corporate meetings. He has spoken to over two million people so far, in twelve countries on four continents (Africa, Asia, <, as well as by writing books. His first book, planned for completion by the end of 2009, is to be called No Arms, No Legs, No Worries!

His motivational DVD, Life's Greater Purpose,is available on the Life Without Limbs website. Most of the DVD was filmed in 2005, featuring a brief documentary about his home life, and how he does regular things without limbs. The second part of the DVD was filmed at his local church in Brisbane, and was one of his first professional motivational speeches. His motivational speeches can be seen on the Premiere Speakers Bureau Website. Vujicic currently lives in California. His secular DVD "No Arms, No Legs, No Worries" is available online through his corporate motivational speaking company "Attitude Is Altitude. Nick's first worldwide television interview, featured on 20/20 (ABC) with Bob Cummings was aired on March 28, 2008.

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Teoh Beng Hock, a victim of hidden agenda

17 July 2009, a date to be remembered to all Malaysians. While Dato Seri Najib has improved his public confidence after taking the office for more than 100 days, the recent tragic had somehow tarnished not his name but to his party namely UMNO. The rest of the BN components are not to be named as they hold no power in prosecution and judiciary. UMNO ruled the country and not the BN, that's the fact that every one knows. UMNO is so powerful that they can interfere everything as long as it concerned on their personal interest as well as the party.

We had been seeing a lot of news of corruptions claimed by the Selangor state government with proof and evidence, but there was no action taken by MACC or police. You know who I meant right? He is no other than the ex-MB, Dato Seri Dr. Khir Toyo who was famous with his own mansion, super high overseas expenses, the broom award and etc. Why MACC or the police never investigate him?

Back to the Selangor state government, Dr. Khir who hold degree in dentistry has been finding ways every single minute to attack the state government. He claimed this is his job and I called him a loser who do not admit his fall. He placed a lot of allegations in his blog and the police do read his blogs. They were so efficient when they do so and arrested Teresa Kok without doing any finding based on the SOP. What happen to Dr. Khir who apparently made the false allegations? He is still a freeman today who can built a big mansion and earned more than 50 K per month.

The recent case was involving the MACC investigating the Selangor excos which claimed of allegations of misuse of fund. In a private company, there is no other than the superior or the board of directors will lodge a police report if their staffs are found to be involve in corruption. In this situation, we d0n't even know WHO made the report to the MACC and MACC is so efficient to take away all the 'related' documents from the excos. Have they made sufficient findings before harassing the excos and disrupted their official duties?

Let's have a look to this video.

Are you touched with the video? Who is Teoh Beng Hock. You can google and find out more information. He is the political secretary to Selangor executive councillor Ean Yong Hian Wah. He was called for investigation of the alleged misuse of fund by MACC. He was being taken into long hours of questioning by MACC. MACC classified him as 'important witness'. He was released at 1.30 am but was found dead at 11 pm (if not mistaken) at the Plaza Plaza Masalam where the Selangor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency office is located on 14th floor. CCTV showed that he had no left the place after released. Post mortem showed that he had died of about 5-6 hours before he was found by a janitor. So, where had he been during the period of time? Who he had contacted with? News line claimed he had not have enough rest and requested for a nap from the MACC officers during the so called 'giving statement' for long hours. Well, the police will do their investigations. However the public lost their confidence towards the police. What the people want now is the Royal Inquiry of Commission to investigate this 'sudden death' classification by the police.

Teoh was to be register their marriage the next day and was going to be a daddy soon. Family members from both side were to discuss about the marriage.

What else I can say? With due respect to the deceased and the police, I do not want to make any claims or any personal opinion on the death. However, the PEOPLE know what is the hidden agenda behind of all this stupid continuous attacking to the PR members. The PEOPLE are more wise today and they will decide on which source to be trusted.

May Teoh Beng Hock rest in peace. I prayed that the God will reveal the culprits soon. Meanwhile, just hope for the best that justice will be prevailed.

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Baking weekends, 18-19 July 2009

As usual, I used up my Fridays and Saturdays to do my PBL (quoted by Woei Yau as Projek Bodoh Lagi) whereas my sis took Saturday and Sunday for a baking session. She personally love to bake and cook. Despite numeorous unsuccessful trials, she will keep try and try until she is able to achieve her desired outcome. As for me, who is a good and dedicated brother, I will always become the guinea pig and help her eat all her products including the successful and unsuccessful one.

Saturday



Hazelnut bread
The bread was soft and taste good. She was overjoyed.



She likes to bake hotdog bun. However, the outcome for this time is not as good as the previous trial long long time ago.

The second batch of hotdog bun. Alright, I must be frank. The first batch was nice. For the second batch, it was so hard and after left for hours, it become harder. The next day, it was totally cannot be consumed.



Hazelnut bun?







She said she had successful make the one like sold outside. So, on the next day, she told me she wanted to try something new which is adding raisins and chicken floss.

Sunday


The oven was cooking my blogsite. oh!!



In addition, she want to make those raisins and chicken floss small sized bread as well. (is it called puff?)



Before heat.



Paint the surface with the egg yolks.



tah dah.. the baked Raisin Bread



After taken out from the mould.



a piece of the bread has been taken out for QC and photography.



Next was this chicken floss bread.



Taken out from the mould.



A slice of the bread has been taken out for QC and photography.



See so many chicken floss inside.







The final product.



The small sized chicken floss and raisin bread.

So, how was my sister baking skills?

Thought of the day.
Somehow, as we grow up, the sibling relationship may be getting closer. However, when any members have their commitment in a relationship with others, they tend to forgot the existence of the established sibling relationship. My sis is one of them. She no longer spend more times with us. So, I was actually quite shocked when she do baking at home. The process is fun, she will focus on her baking while I will focus on my TV and/or laptop. Then, out of sudden, she will scream and ordered me to do variety of things such as get her a CLEAN and DRIED plate, pour the flour for her dough, open the food cans, take the oven and clean it, find the weighing machine, take sugars, taking soda powder and etc. I remembered those days I had to stay till late in the night about 2 am just to accompany her to wait for the baking stuffs to be fully cooked. Although many times were not successful, I still support her by giving her moral motivation. Well, at least she is determined on baking and not like any other 'rich' girl who never been to the kitchen. she really has passion in baking and cooking. For cooking, no doubt her skill is good but for baking, still a bit far away. Haha.

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Why I like to go home? Haha *UPDATED*

What a post.. Actually, just wanna update on homecoming in the past 2 weeks. You guys know recently was the durian season right? As usual, my house was being supplied with a lot of durians claimed to be the best among the best.

Not only that, we were being pampered with somebody (relatives) took out the durians from the shell and put them nicely into sealed plastic tupperware. Wow..durians.. my whole family love durians! We have continuous supply every year. One thing which I cannot take it is when my mum love to eat durians with RICE. OMG~

Next, we have another supply of rambutans and also mangosteens. The rambutans were sweet and juicy but the mangosteens were the normal one.

Not only fruits, every weekend when I go back home, I also have the keropok lekor from Terengganu. I bought 2 packs during Redang trip and my sis bought another 2 packs later than me. Ironically, my family members do not like to eat much except me. So, ALL this I also have to telan because apparently my sister bought just for me.

These were the keropok lekor and its all mine for my lunch.

Well, do you get the conclusion? I'm getting fatter day by day. But then, I already started on my diet plan. Marathon 7 km, an apple for lunch with Organic Greenfield and many still in the planning. But sadly, this is all compliment with uncountable food trip be it planned or sudden plan that makes my aim seem unreachable. Haha. Any 1 want to go gym with me? Haha.

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Archidex 2009 : Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition

Organised for the 10th time, this 4 days event was held from 2 to 5 July 2009 and the opening time for the exhibition was from 11 am to 7 pm. This meant that I had to work till late night!

It served as good platform for the students to know more about the industry concerned. For the public, it was an eye opening to have see newest technologies and innovations of various stuffs exhibited all under one roof. For the business traders, it was good platform for them to get new contacts and new businesses.

Running along with this exhibition were 3 forums:
1) Green Building Forum
2) DATUM: KL 09 (International Architectural Design Conference)
3) KLDF 09 (Kuala Lumpur Design Forum 09)
Hence, it allowed local and international renowned architects and interior designers to showcast their work and design philosophies.

Along the walkway, there were exhibition and information booths as well as some architecture's model display.



Left: Nominees for the New Product Award (about more than 52)
Right: Islamic city and archicentre model display



2 July 2009; Designers' Day
3 July 2009: Architects' Day
There was some special event organised from 3 to 5.30 pm on that particular day.


Left: The bubble lift
Right bottom: Registration Counter A located at level 3 where I was designated.

Day 1: 2 July 2009

As usual, me and my boss~

It was so great to meet Billy at this event after 11 years. He had graduated and is working now. He didn't changed much so I can easily recognise him back.

Top: Sabrina, the person in charge for data entry team.
Bottom: Astrinee and the working place for data entry typists.
There were about 20 typists 'chucked' inside a closed room where there were limited VENTILATION, SPACE and AIR COND.

Found a model for that night.
Left: She was playing with the alcohol soap which was placed at each entry point to the exhibition. The auto sensor machine will ooze out the alcohol soap when you placed your hands below it just like the hand drying machine in the washroom. It should be one of the A H1N1 prevention. Not only that, the public can actually request for a complimentary face mask if need arise but I don't think they know about it.


It was Benny again. For this event, he was incharged of the bar code scanner. Well, my job is to print out name tag with the barcode to the visitors. When you deal with the exhibitors, they will scan the barcode in order to retrieve your information. Hence, it will provide hassle free post event communication as in you no need to fill up your particular again to keep in touch. Benny's job was to collect the barcode scanner from the exhibitors and download the information. As each scanner have limited capacities, he needed to visit the exhibitors quite a number of times.

Day 2: 3 July 2009

Due to the too many visitors for this day, I was so busy and key in non stop from morning 11 am till 4 pm ++ before I had my lunch. The crowd was bigger than the Day 1. After my work finish at about 7 pm, I went back early than usual 7.30-8pm. I had a short stop at Hall 1 where I used to visit daily before I rush back home. Our next plan after work was to go Sunway Pyramid to visit the annual Public Health Campaign 2009 organised by my juniors. Thanks to Suk Yen who spoil the plan and we only managed to reach after they had finish packing. I will be posting the event after I get the pictures. Between, Hall 1 was a place to chit chat and hang around as there was no big boss there.

Day 3: 4 July 2009 ( My BIRTHDAY!!)


Never knew that i will be meeting Jillian after years of knowing each other. Thanks for the birthday present! Appreciate your artworks and your effort~~ She was attending the DATUM: KL forum which cost her RM 160 (without lunch). Between, do enjoy your new life in Australia~~


Peggy and Jillian


Can you guess who was this fella? She don't want to take face picture so I took the back instead.


Left: Me with Sharmin, Astrinee (gosh, her name sounds like the character in game)
Right: Sharmin and the big supervisor, Sabrina.


Top: Astrinee and her bf.. oops bf 'lagenda' only.. Rahim
Bottom: Sharmin, Ai Teng, Me, Evelyn and Mei Chu aka Leng chu


Astrinee, Me and Sharmin


The happening team aka ngef x 3 team aka orang kampung.
Oh yeah, forgot to mention why I was here. Si Peggy instructed me to stop work around 5 pm and asked me to do data entry at Hall 1, Level 1 with this bunch of crazy fella. Cheap labour..aiks. When I went there, there was no form to be key in so I wasted no time chatting and taking pictures with them. I worked till 7 pm. Since there was too many visitors for this day, the data entry team lack of manpower to finish it. Hence, an additional attractive payment was offered to those other than the data entry team who can do OT (first time they pay OT officially). I didn't go for it as I needed to rush back home to celebrate my big day with my family. Those who worked never knew that they were being cheated to stay up late till 10.30 pm + to finish the data entry.

Day 4: 5th July 2009


Every morning, we had to attach the plastic cover with the lanyard. I normally use that time to eat my breakfast. Haha.


Cheryl Chan Wan Kah, Kay Shin Yin and Magdelyn.
Magdelyn was the supervisor for Hall A and I must said that she was extremely NOISY and always bullied me. Luckily, I had Aaron, my 911.


Yap Keen Nam, Aaron Loo and Me
We used to chit chat and played around while there was no customers as well as teasing Magdelyn.


Top: Yip, me and Christy Lee
I will always remember Yip as he had promised me to go yum cha after work but then instead went out with his gf.. Haha..jk only I know girls are demanding.
Bottom: Me with Lee Yen, Magdelyn and Aaron, Christy and Xiao Wen


GROUP PHOTOS!!
Row1 :A, Terry, B, Cheryl, Kwong, Magdelyn, Aaron, Pendi
Row 2: C, Shin Yin, ME
I am still wondering how this picture is spoil with white spots.


Peggy showing off her legs..Any 1 interested?


The centre guy was the BIG BOSS in Hall A.


Aaron, Yip, Me and Yap
We ere the 4 guys at the front desk.


Hilmi, Pendi and BIG BOSS


For the last day, only 2 computers can be operated while the rests were down with problems. So, I changed my job to become an usherer with the rests. I must said that it was very funny and interesting job. Me and Aaron were busy checking on the visitors' shoes to ensure that they do wear sandal. There were so many classifications and exception cases taught by Xiao Wen and Christy such as the designers look with sandal.

Back to this picture, I was bullied again and instructed to do data entry from 12 pm to 1 pm. Again, when I went down to Hall 1, there was no extra forms to be key in. So, what else than taking group PICTURES. I compensated the time used for chatting and worked till 2pm before going up for my lunch. By that time, the computers were ok and can be used.


There were about 20 typists divided into different groups.


The great team
Though we were in smaller team compared to Hall B Registration Counter, we managed to beat them in terms of crowds and number of visitors registered. Good team work!! There were 5 typists (Me, Kwong, Magdelyn, Yip and Cheryl) and 3 assistants (Yip, Xiao Wen and Aaron) at the front desk. Not forgetting, there were usherers outside including the one I remembered, Xiao Wen, Christy, Aishah, Pendi and who else ar?


Kwong (if not mistaken) was too shy for a photo and hence there was only one photo of hers. Haha.


The fronfdesk team~~(only left out Kwong who if not mistaken was the photographer for us). This picture is a bit blur and looks like a ghost photo.

Top: Aaron showing off his skill. He was holding 3 degrees on hand. One is Engineering in UKM, one is degree on rolling the ribbon for the printer and another one is degree in rolling the wyres/cables.
Bottom: Picture with our supervisor


They were seen to rolling the wyres/cables and calculating the amount.


First row: Pendi, Aishah, Hilmi, A, IzzaH
Second row: Yip, Yap, me


Adding in was Eric.


Top: Aishah with the two candidates
Bottom: Yip, Izzah, Pendi, Hilmi


Group photos


More and more people.


There were still many people I do not know.


After spending quite a long time packing at Level 3, I rushed down to Level 1 soon receiving numerous sms demanding me to help them take pictures. LOL.


The data entry team. Not sure whether everyone was in this picture.


VK in the middle. I didn't recalled seeing her doing work in previous days.


Evan (the middle guy with VK) back in time to take this complete group photo.


We were jailed@@!!
Like this picture very much and thanks to VK for taking it.


The complete negf ngef ngef team aka orang kampung led by Suk Yen.
A, Zul, Rahim, Sharmin, Suk Yen, Astrinee, Evelyn, Mei Chu


Another group which was a bit silence and less happening.


After work, we went for a dinner together at KLCC food court. Aaron and I had McD with appie pie, Suk Yen and few others had Subway while the rests were taking food courts' food. Where was I? I was the one who took this photo.


Yip. Suk Yen, Me, Aaron, Evan, Terry, Christy, Mei Chu, Xiao Wen, Evelyn, VK
(I will update after I recalled some of the name)


The XX girls


The XY guys

The silence couple..haha..

With that, I ended my 1 month + holiday. It is a faith for me to have bumped into this company 'accidentally' and to have know so many new friends through 4 different events that I had worked for. It was an awesome experience and I had learnt a lot of things. For those who know me, it is nice to meet you guys. For the next semester break, I do not think I will be working for this company again for various reasons. The pay is quite low and not worth with the efforts we put in. Nonetheless, I enjoyed my works and the friends I knew in each single day. Bon voyage!!

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WHAT Medicine, 19-21 June 2009, PWTC

What is WHAT Medicine? WHAT stands for World Health and Asian Traditional Medicine. Previously, it is known as Women’s Health and Asian Traditional (WHAT) Medicine. The conversion to World Health is an expansion to the scope of Asian Traditional Medicine.

Source: Official website

It was established in 2005 and was since held annually. So, what is the purpose of such exhibition? It serves as a platform to promoting alternative Asian medicine to the public as well as commercial arena regionally and globally.

Nirmal, Li Peng, Lee Yen, Sharmin, Me and one of the Alterni Staff, Ms AMUTHA.

This year, WHAT medicine was held in PWTC with the theme (i supposed) 'Natural Remedies for Health and Wellness'. For the exhibition, you can find wide range of health products and services, cutting-edge discoveries and the latest in holistic alternative medical technologies and products. Accordingly, there were 39 main exhibitors including Alterni, Hamdard laboratories, MAKNA, IJN, MARDI, NKF, Ruyi, Total Health Concepts, Well Again, FRIM, IMR, Entogonex, Energy Medicine, Fusion Creations, Holista Biotech, Nova Laboratories, MLF, Nutreeherb, Holista, Biofeld and many more. This excludes the food booth and a nursery site selling herbal plants. You can have free bone density check to check the risk of osteoporosis (OMG, I am about to reach the risk level), live blood cell check, BMI (including total fat, total water, visceral fat and so on) as well as goodies bag.

These were the goodies I got from this event, one from Alterni and one from KLIGP. There was another one goodies bag from Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR) as I just newly registered as a voter.

There was Community Health Talk running in the exhibition hall at Level 4 discussing on health related issue in the community. Besides, there was Public Health Talk taking place at Dewan Tun Hussein Onn at Level 2. For this public health talk, it drew many members of public to attend to the talk as most of them got a special invitation from Alterni. The first topic on Saturday 20 June 2009 was Osteoarthritis and treatment using alternative medicines whereas the second topic on Sunday 21 June was on Evolution of Omega-3 fish oil in treating heart diseases.

Natrox is a newest product by Alterni used for relieving pain the natural way. It contains CCE 4800, an unique curcumin extract which has anti inflammatory and anti oxidant properties that can help in relieving joint and muscular pain caused by injuries and arthritis. Accordingly, NACOX has a higher absorption (4000x) rate compared to other curcumin supplement. Hence, better efficacy in treating pain. This patented Belgian technology behind Nacox was researched by Porfessor Yves Henrotin, one of the only 12 members of Osteoathritis Research Society International and International Cartigae Repair Society.

Running along with the exhibition was the conference named as Scientific Conference. It was a 2 day events held on Day 1 and Day 2 which was a paid conference as high as RM 500. There were various topics discussed by various high profile speakers. Some of the topics were:
- Traditional Medicine and Anti Aging -Changing Paradigms
- Halal Natural Products Research
- Development of Transgenic Artemisia annua L. plants for enhancing Artemisin yield
- Ginger moving from food to cosmetics
- Quality control and Standardisation of medicinal plants & products
- Nanocurcumin in experimental animal models
- Curcumin inhibits pro-inflammatory mediators and metalloproteinase-3 production by chondrocytes
- A novel extract of Labisia pumila useful for Th 1 immune upregulation
- Effect of Holoptelea integrifolia leaf extracts on blood glucose level of alloxan induced diabetis rats
- Unani medicine to prevent cardiology in light of Avicenna's book
- Vitiligo repigmentation- a cosmetic need
And many many more.

Pristin Omega-3 fish oil

I got this for free after answering 3 questions and filling up my details. One fishgel contains highly purified fish oil with 660 mg EPA and DHA. In order to ensure toxin free fish oil, an advanced molecular distillation technique known as OMATECH is being employed. It has double protection against oxidation. Mixed natural tocopherols protects against oxidation whereas the amber gas bottle packaging protects the sensitive fish oil against heat and sunlight.

Besides, there was also an Industry Dialogue Programme. It was a free to attend dialogue session starting at 9 am till 12 pm. Opening speech was by Yang Berbahagia Dato Rajen M, the organising chairman of WHAT MEDICINE 2009. The panelists for the session were
a) Prof. Larry A. Walker, Director, Research Professor of Pharmacology, National Center for Natural Products Research, The University of Mississippi, USA
b) Dato' Iskandar Mizal, CEO Malaysian Biotech Corporation (MBC)
c) Dr. G. N. Qazi, Vice Chancellor, Hamdard University, Delhi
d) Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Jantan, Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy, UKM
e) Mr. Loh Tong Soon, Yangtze Delta Region, Institute of Tsinghua University, Zhejiang, China.

One of stuff inside the goodies bag was this Bitfrez natural breath spray aka purifier.

Back to my job scope. For this event, there was surprisingly only 1 typist. The tags were generic and will be collected after visitation and redistributed to new customer (budget la). I was in charged as usherer together with Sharmin at ground floor whereas Lee Yen and Nirmal were in charged on 3rd floor.

Another freebies, Plantagor for constipation. This herb is traditionally used for astringent, anti toxic, antimicrobial, anti inflammatory, anti histamine, demulcent, expectorant and diuretic. P. psyllium is useful for constipation, IBS and as dietary fiber supplement. I haven't consume it perhaps may misuse it for dieting purpose. Haha.

Day 1: There was an event running together which is KL International Gifts and Premium (KLIGP) 2009. 95% of public that intended to go for exhibition were coming for this event. So, there was huge crowd and long queue at the registration counter for KLIGP wheres there is no queue at all for WHAT Medicine. Initially, I was being scolded for chatting with Sharmin as there was NO ONE coming for this event. My job scope had changed to be usherer for KLIGP. Most of the public did not read or see the title for the registration counter and were instead registering for WHAT medicine. While on half way registering, then only they realized they went to the wrong place. Most of the times I needed to guide them to where is the KLIGP registration counter, where to get the registration form and how to go the exhibition hall. On the other hand, I was pretty interested on the event registration company that handled the event. The crews got their own crew t-shirt and their job seemed pretty interesting with goodies bag to be distributed out.

Sharmin, Lee Yen, Li Ping

Day 2: Though KLIGP was over, yet there were people who confused with the official last day of the event. As usual, I need to explain to them about it and even need to answer them WHY. How would I know when I was not in charged of that event. I managed to persuade 40 % of the public who intended to attend KLIGP to cross over to WHAT medicine. Those who rejected were seemed saying 'Har..medicine ar..not interested la'. I met with Datuk Nancy Ho, the President of MPS but before I can slowly recalled who she was and to greet her, she already gone else where.

Nirmal and I

Day 3: The crowd was the least among the 3 days. So, we were asked to key in the data while waiting for somebody to register. I can stand outside the registration counter for 1 hour without attending any customers.

Colleagues for WHAT medicine 2009

Whether this event will be organised in next year was still a question mark. The response from the public was very poor and super duper far from the expectations of 10000 public as stated in the official website here. I managed to talk to a person whom I did not know but should be a VIP from his attire (couldn't see his tag). He asked me on the numbers of visitors as well as usual question WHY? So, I told him my personal opinion. The success of any event is dependent on the marketing strategy. How good your event is but nobody know about it is a failure just like this event. Many people who came for this event did not realise the existence of such event as most of them were either dragged by me to visit the exhibition or someone who happened to be at PWTC for jalan-jalan. Only a handful people know the event. Whereas, most who knew the event were invited by Alterni with a special invitation card delivered to their mailing address to attend for the public health talk. That's what I called marketing or promotion. Later, then only I found out the person whom I talked with was the Chairman of the WHAT Medicine 2009. (oh.. lucky I did not receive any complain lodged at me). Another issue was the use of abbreviation WHAT and there was no any other poster, flyers or materials with complete full words. If I am one of the public, how do you expect me to attend the exhibition when I don't even know what is WHAT?

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Digi CAMPUS

What is Digi Campus? It is one of the most exciting prepaid plan that every one especially the students must have.

I had recently converted my plan from Fu-yoh to Digi Campus.

This is the goodies folder I got upon activation which includes D'Campus sticker (bet it is to clear old stock), 2 Regular Nescafe powder stick and a book of voucher with discount. (outlets include City Chain, Clinique, Genting Bowl, OhMega Forces, MPH, Optical 88, Pineapple Computer & Accessories, Pizzahut, Rasamas and Starbucks)

I am sure some of you may heard a plan called D'Campus. Previously, the coverage for D'Campus plan was within the campus of the participating 15 colleges and universities. It was a great plan that you can make calls within your campus for free to any DIGI number. However, it seemed to be most beneficial for students who stay inside the campus only or in another words, the campus hostel. Recently, Digi launched this newly featured Digi Campus of which the coverage now is EVERYWHERE.

This new Digi Campus plan comes along with one of the greatest attraction which is FOUR year validity. For those minimum user of hp, this can saves up your money and at the same time reducing the hassle to reload credits once it expires. Lets say you reload RM 30 per month, your total reload for the year would be RM 360. But, what if you only use about RM 200 per year only? When the credits expire, you need to reload in order to get your line active. However, this plan offer you 4 years validity. Once you sign up and reload, your credit validity will be up to FOUR years. The expiry of the credits is counted a year from the previous reload. Lets say you had signed up for Digi Campus and reload RM 100 on 1 August 2009, the validity will expires on 1 August 2010. When you perform reload of any amount such as the minimum reload RM 3 on 3 August 2010, your credit will expiry on 3 August 2011. The cycle continues until you reach the maximum 4 years validity and if not mistaken from the date you perform the first reload upon activation of the plan.

Accordingly, if you do not reload when the credits expires, your line will be turned to restricted mode and will be terminated if no reload is performed for more than 365 days. Whether the line will be active or not as in receiving calls & sms during restricted mode is a question. But, I don't think there is people out there who can't reload a minimum of Rm 3 right? Don't be sia sui~

Next attraction is the FREE calls to any of the Digi numbers. When you spend RM 2 in total usage including voice call, sms or data, all your subsequent calls will be FOC for the rest of the day. This would be great who those Digi users couple who can now enjoy FREE chatting over the phone for hours without worrying the phone bills. How about the normal call rates? The call rates to Digi and any other numbers is fixed at 15 cents per minute.

Another feature attraction is FREE SMS. Oh my.. Digi is about FREE stuffs. This FREE SMS is applicable to the 11 Friends & Family numbers. For those who have converted their call plan from different service provider to Digi, you may also add the newly converted number into the Friends & Family lists although the number does not start with 016 or 014. Besides, SMS to any other network will only costs as low as 6 cents per sms.

For data services, the normal charge of 10 cents/kb still apply. However, should your monthly data usage exceeds RM 30, the rest of the month usage will be FREE. However, I don't think this feature is applicable. If the users can spend RM 30 just for data usage, then they won't be mind of paying more or changing to a cheaper plan.

Eligibility age?
As mentioned, this plan is targetted for students and the eligibility age is below 25 from participating universities and colleges. You can check whether your institution is included or not here. After the age, the plan will be terminated and will be offered to sign up a special Fresh Grad Postpaid Plan. Otherwise, you can sign up for normal prepaid or postpaid plan that you wish.

What should you do?
For new customer, you may subscribe by purchasing a new Digi Campus pack at participating dealer outlets, DSS outlets or during DiGi Campus events at selected universities & colleges.

For existing D'Campus users, just reload any amount from now onwards and you will get the benefit of the new plan.

For existing Digi prepaid users, you can ONLY convert to Digi Campus during event roadshow.

For other service providers, you may convert to this Digi Campus and subsequently become a Digi Customer while RETAINING your existing number.

Do remember to bring along with your IC and your student card for validity.

Is there existence of such great deal?

Yea, why not when comes to Digi. The main target group for this Digi Campus is the students and their main objective is to attract more people from other network provider to convert to Digi. Well, talking about the coverage, Digi did poorly but only at certain places and at certain times. It doesn't have a big impact to me except during my birthday time when I cannot have the access to network for the whole night. Friends of mine who converted to this plan at the same day are Digi users (Vun) & other providers (Jasmine, Christine, Wilfred).

So, how about you? Between , I was labeled as Digi agent and perhaps it is now.. haha..

Pictures taken at the Digi HQ at Shah Alam during the Digi Family Carnival.

More info at the official website here.

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Holiday ended, new semester begins

yo.. wassup ppl!!! This holiday was the most productive holiday so far. What do I mean by it?

First: Gaining weight
Now I know why people say that office works namely typist (for me) can make u fatter day by day. This is because you are facing the computer for long hours and less movement. All the fat will be accumulated at your tummy..haha. Besides, I was surrounded with kaki food geng which always ask me to eat. Sigh. =P

Me and Jun Jun

One of the first few words I received from my old time friends when they met was ' Hey, why you didn't changed much? But I think you are fatter now' LOL. According to my sister, my face shape and her son looks alike ==> ROUND. So, when both of us cuts our hair, we looked fatter.

Second: Gaining money
As set earlier, I wanted to have a new working experience. I was glad I found something new but was deeply sad entered into a wrong company. Cheap labours + low payment + long waiting payment + what else? The core thing was I will be rewarded with CASH for all my efforts.

Third: Gaining new friends
Though the second point already a major drawback, I do enjoy my work but not the company. I made new friends in every event and mostly of them were very nice. (except the misbehaved guy, u know what I am saying, don't you?)

Forth: Gaining experience
Through every event I attended, I learnt something new from my boss, the customers as well as the collegues. The boss really taught me a lot of things which cannot be disclosed here.

What else?
From the working experience last month, I found out one thing which is quite crucial. When you start working, you have very limited time after works. Once you reached home , you will feel extremely tired and the next thing in mind is your BED. This is very scary as I too experience it. I found no time to blog as well as lost the tendency/urgency/interest in blogging which shocked many of my friends. I slept very early daily usually between 11pm to 12 am. Can you ever imagine me sleeping so early?

Upcoming days
Haiz new semester begins and its gonna be a tough one. Between, I will slowly blog the happenings in previous month before slowly write on the delayed post like Australia trip. Long long ago story..haha. So, if you want to cheer me up, let's find time and MAKAN together again. Hahahahahhahahahhahaha.

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