KL Photography Festival 2008

吉隆坡摄影节(Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival)

“吉隆坡摄影节”是摄影人出版社的年度盛事。这项结合了摄影和旅游的盛会由《摄影人》、《旅游玩家》以及《Advanced Images》联合呈献，并获得马来西亚旅游局支持。2008吉隆坡摄影节将于10月18-19日时间早上11时至晚上9时假Lower Ground, Berjaya Times Square进行。

每年的吉隆坡摄影节皆有主题摄影展，集结了来自全国各地的摄影作品，让你有视觉上的美好体验。此外，吉隆坡摄影节也有多场精彩的中、英文摄影讲座和旅游分享会。

其中摄影讲座涵盖的范围包括纪实摄影、数码影像处理及摄影师的经验之谈等。在旅游讲座方面，则有旅游玩家们的旅游经验分享会、幻灯片欣赏会和交流会。

此外，也少不了摄影器材的展销，各大厂商将会把最新、最优良的摄影器材推介给观众，为前来参与盛会的人们提供更多选择。

同时，摄影节也安排了现场模特儿摄影比赛，让摄影师来到现场拍摄，除了可参与展览、讲座，更可有多样化的选择。

这一系列的活动入场免费，欢迎喜爱摄影和旅游的朋友踊跃出席。欲知更多详情，欢迎联络摄影人出版社，电话：03-2148 2378或传真：03－2148 2446。

Is your savings safe?

The answer is YES! If your have deposited your hard- earned money in the bank of Malayisa, Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM), a government agency is providing deposit protection against your savings.

Eligible deposits are protected up to RM60,000 per depositor per member bank. Member banks are commercial banks and Islamic banks in Malaysia.

Eligible deposits include savings and current accounts, fixed and Islamic investment deposits, joint and trust accounts - for individual depositors and business entities.

Find out more by calling 1-800-88-1266, visit PIDM's website at www.pidm.gov.my or pick up a leaftlet from any of member banks.

Now you could win RM25,000 by entering the "PIDM & You contest", from 14 July to 31 August 2008, check it out.

WALL-E Free Movie Passes

WALL-E (promoted with an interpunct as WALL·E) is a 2008 computer-animated adventure-comedy-romance-science fiction film produced by Pixar Animation Studios. The film was directed by Andrew Stanton. It follows the story of a robot named WALL-E who is designed to clean up a polluted Earth. He eventually falls in love with another robot named EVE, and follows her into outer space on an adventure.

In conjunction with "RECYCLE and you could save the world" promotion activities, Petrosains is give away 2 complimentary movies passes for the first 10 people daily who purchase Petrosains admission tickets from 22nd Jul - 31st Aug.

Beside learning more about the science of recycling, also enjoy FREE viewing of WALL-E, so hurry up to Petrosains today!

WALL-E will be in cinema on 14th Aug 2008!

Wikipedia on WALL-E
Trailers at YouTube on WALL-E

Buy Nothing Day

FOMCA declares 'Buy Nothing Day' on July 16

Why? That day has been declared the "Buy Nothing Day" by the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca).

Fomca, with the cooperation of its partners, wants the Buy Nothing Day to be a day for consumers to review and reflect their personal values, especially in relation to consumerism.

It is also a time for consumers to think of their spending patterns, and about their values in relation to the importance given to family and friends, and the goods they acquire.

The Buy Nothing Day is organised in conjunction with the National Consumer Campaign (NCC), which is on from June this year till June 2012 under the theme of Change Begins With Me.

"The focus of the NCC is for Malaysian consumers to change their consumer behaviour and to take greater responsibility to face challenges that have an impact on their lifestyle," Fomca president Datuk N. Marimuthu said at the launch of the Buy Nothing Day.

"The time for cheaper fuel and foodstuff is over. Malaysians need to re-examine their lifestyle and make changes to the way they live to adapt to global challenges like increasing fuel prices," he said.

Also present at the launch were representatives from the campaign partners – Cuepacs, National Council of Women's Organisation (NCWO) and the Malaysian Youth Council.

Meanwhile, following are some of the positive measures consumers can do:
· Packing lunches/snacks at home and having them at the office;
· Having more meals at home and eating out less;
· Reducing electricity consumption, such as reducing the amount of time the air-conditioner is switched on or using the fan more often;
· Planning travel in advance;
· Using public transport more often;
· Buying only when necessary, and evaluating the needs versus the wants;
· Using energy-efficient equipment, like a front-loading washing machine rather than a top-loading one;
· Stop using credit cards; and
· Buying house brand goods instead of branded goods.

More on 'Buy Nothing Day' at Wikipedia

Financing for SME

Are you an SME looking for financing to grow your business?

If your answer is YES, so come and hear the bankers speak on:

• SME Financing in Malaysia - Issues & Challenges
• Contract Financing
• 21st Century Banking Channels
• Structured Trade Options for SMEs
• Survival of the Fittest - Effective Cash Flow Management
• Managing Risks
• Trade Products - Pre-shipment / Post-shipment
• SME Credit Bureau / CGC Guarantee Scheme

Also you can join the special Meet-The-Bank Session!

This Banking Industry Seminar for SMEs is organised and sponsored by The Association of Banks in Malaysia.

Seminar title: Enhancing SME Awareness And Access To Financing
Date: Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur.
Registration: RM 100 before 30 June 2008, RM 150 before closing date 5th July 2008
Tel: 03-2078 8041 Fax: 03-2078 8004 Email: banks@abm.org.my

Details & Registration Form: HERE [pdf]

World Environment Day 2008 -1

World Environment Day, commemorated each year on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.

The World Environment Day slogan for 2008 is Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy. Recognising that climate change is becoming the defining issue of our era, UNEP is asking countries, companies and communities to focus on greenhouse gas emissions and how to reduce them. The World Environment Day will highlight resources and initiatives that promote low carbon economies and life-styles, such as improved energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation and eco-friendly consumption.

As awareness, here are something that good to share which I found at "Save Our Sumatran Rhinos" by Honda Malaysia.

Readcycle for Charity

Recycle the joy of reading. READcycle.

Donate your good condition OLD BOOKS such as children books, dictionaries, atlases and encyclopedia (no torn cover, pages or scribbling) to the underprivileged children and help build their literacy level.

This is another good program for your school holiday. Just bring along 10 English books to BookFest @ Malaysia 2008 and received a 1-year POPULAR Adult Card plus one Free ticket into the Exhibition.

BookFest @ Malaysia 2008 will be held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) Hall 1-5 from 24 May - 1 June 2008 time 10am - 10pm. Be there.

The Secret Free Screenings

〈The Secret 秘密〉这部影片至今已销售200万套，书籍上市不到半年也卖了500万册。这影片探讨的"秘密"就是宇宙间的"吸引力发则"，启发人们运用这个法则，相信心想事成，让生命更圆满。

免费观赏会是由巴生新镇佛光青年主办，详情如下：
日期：24/05/2008 星期六 20.15pm
地点：32A Jalan Tiara 5, Bandar Baru Klang, 41050 Klang.
电话：03-3344 2261 /
016-232 1420 / 012-233 0965

关于〈The Secret〉资料：Official Web Site, Wikipedia, Blog
书籍：台湾版（繁），中国版（简）

Trailer: 1st 20 mins


Riches Visualization Tool

Buddhist-themed Movies Free Screening

Here it comes with another Free Screening!

The 2008 Wesak International Film Festival (WIFF) presents Buddhist themed and inspired cinema from several countries - full length movies, documentaries, animation and children's films. The objective of the WIFF is to use the audio-visual media to create greater awareness of Buddhism among the general public.

The film festival is spread out over two weekends, beginning from Saturday, June 14 and closing on Sunday, June 22 2008 [Screening time]. It will be held at the Malaysia Tourism Centre, located in 109, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, a very accessible location near the Petronas Twin Towers.

A special attraction on opening night on June 14 will be a performance by Ravenna Michalsen, a US artist, who will perform her own Buddhist musical compositions. [Listen to her SONG] Interspersed among the films during the festival will also be performances by local Buddhist musical groups.

MOVIE SYNOPSIS

Grow with Green at Petrosains

What have you plan for this school holiday?

You may consider this, visit Petrosains! From 6 May to 30 June 2008, Petrosains 'Grow with Green' campaign will presented through their interactive science shows and activities to educate visitor how to take little steps to make a big difference in giving life back to the environment.

Location and contact details:
Petronas Twin Towers, Level 4 Suria KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Info/booking: 03-2331 8181, Email: infopetrosains@petronas.com.my

Have a meaningful and fruitful school holiday!

Plan and Win RM50,000

FANCY learning about ­financial planning and at the same time grab a chance to win up to RM50,000?

Thanks to Axa Affin Life Insurance Bhd, now you can, by taking part in the online game contest Turning Point.

Turning Point is a virtual boardgame that simulates “quality-of-lifestyle and wealth-­management experience,” the company said.

Axa Affin Life Insurance said the game is aimed at creating ­awareness among working Malaysians that financial planning is an important element in ­everyday life, and that life comes with ­obligations and surprises.

The contest ends on June 30, 2008, and is open to citizens and permanent residents of Malaysia age 21 years and above.

The top eight who accumulate the most points will be chosen as winners. The grand prize winner will walk away with RM50,000, second prize winner with RM10,000 while the third place winner will win RM5,000. Consolations prizes of RM1,000 each will be given to the next five winners.

The 11th Hour - free Screenings

In conjunction with Climate Change Week 2008, YTL brings Malaysians their only chance to watch Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental docu-movie The 11th Hour on the big screen!

Produced and narrated by DiCaprio, this acclaimed documentary explores the impact we impose on Earth’s ecosystems and what each of us can do to change the course mankind is headed for.

Outstanding for its message of hope, this gripping docu-movie features dialogues with experts from all over the world, including former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, renowned scientist Stephen Hawking and over 50 leading scientists.

The 11th Hour was an official selection at Festival De Cannes, and was nominated Best Documentary at the 2007 Golden Satellite Awards.

Free public screenings will be held from Wed 30 Apr until Sun 4 May 2008 at the KL Performing Arts Centre (KLPac). [MAP]

To get a free pair of tickets, please register online HERE from Sat 11 - Tue 22 Apr 2008. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.

You will be informed via email by 23 April if you have been successful in getting tickets.

Successful registrants can then collect their free passes from The Platinum Plus Lounge, Starhill Gallery, Relish Floor on Saturday, 26 April and Sunday, 27 April from 10am - 10pm. Tickets that have not been collected will be released to other registrants.

The movie will not be shown in local cinemas so this is your only chance to catch it on the big screen!

• About the Film
• About the Filmmakers
• About the Cast of Experts
• Trailer
  

Cite Mini Book Fair

2008城邦迷你书展
日期：4月10日-4月16日
时间：11am-6pm
地点：11 Jln 30D/146 Sg Besi KL
电话：03-9056 3833
传真：03-9056 2833 (24x7)

配合世界书香日，城邦献上一份小小诚意，在其SHOWROOM搞一个迷你书展，提供一个书香观摩的机会，希望点燃您对阅读的热情！

城邦书讯 Vol. 16 2008 春季 [pdf]

Matching Grant and Soft Loan Application

Start up or expanding a business need financial capital. Do you know our government have channel through agency like SMIDEC to help SMI/SME by providing Matching Grant and Soft Loan? Come and explore how this financial aid can benefit you!

Seminar on Matching Grant and Soft Loan Application

Organise by: Klang Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industrial
Date / Time : 05/04/2008 0930-1245
Venue: Klang Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Auditorium

Limited seats, please contact 03-3344 7362 or Email klgccci@streamyx.com to reserve your FREE seat today!

Taiwan Invention Carnival : Showcase

If you have not decided to visit Taiwan Invention Carnival which is commence on 18-20/03/2008 time 10:00-22:00 at Centro Mall, Klang; below are the series of product showcase and its info:-

• LED Color Change Blackboard
  -Gencom Enterprise Co., Ltd [WEB]
• Amazing Towels
  -城洲國際股份限公司 Spry International Corp.
• Educational Clider
  -哥第斯科技有限公司 Cotes Technology Co., Ltd.
• Massage Chair
  -傑鼎運動器材有限公司 Chieh-Ting Co., Ltd. [WEB]
• Multi Function Iron
  -天生亮企業有限公司 Tian Sheng Liang Industry Co., Ltd. [WEB]
• Sharpener
  -磨寶實業社 Mo Pao Enterprise
• Multi Function Charger
  -屹立仕科技股份有限公司 Elitsm Technology Inc. [WEB]
• Solar Teaching Aids
  -蓄源科技股份有限公司 OPIT International Corporation [WEB]
  
• Educational Sectional Blocks
  -楓愛林實業有限公司 Feng Ai Lin Industrial Co., Ltd. [WEB]
• Document Binding Machine
  -速貝企業有限公司 Su Bai Enterprise Co., Ltd. [WEB]
• Achen Soap, Achen Healthy Balm
  -King Kung Technology Co., Ltd. [BLOG]
• Two Ways Slippers
  -Chi Yuan Mold Enterprise Co., Ltd.
• Aluminium Folding Table
  -華興模型科技有限公司 Hua Xing Technology Co., Ltd. [WEB]
• Computer Table, Ergonomic Chair
  -捷云國際有限公司 Jye Yun Internal Co., Ltd.
• Technology LED Flower
  - Tsan Huei Enterprise Co., Ltd.
• Mini Amplifier
• Nano Heating Pad
  
  Related post: Taiwan Invention Carnival

Subsidized Training Programs

Good news! Company now can enjoy subsidy by SMIDEC and additional subsidy by SHRDC!
Click the image to view larger flyer.

This special program is bring to you by Klang Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry [KCCCI] in collaboration between Selangor Human Resource Development Centre [SHRDC] & Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation [SMIDEC].

SMIDEC will subsidy 50% for Sdn Bhd and 80% for SME -Sole Proprietor and Partnership, so gap this opportunity to train your staff for grow beyond excellence!

Here are some from the Essential Skills courses:
1. Negotiation skills
2. Creating competitive edge through service quality
3. Effective marketing skill
4. Developing innovative thinking skills
5. Lateral Thinking - The art of creating new ideas [outline]
6. Simplicity - A course on reducing unneeded complexity [outline]
7. Finance for non finance staff
8. Business Group Coaching
9. BusinessRICH BootCamp
10. BizMomentum Coaching Program
11. Business leadership programs

• Training Calendar 2008 [pdf]
• Enrolment Form [pdf]

Further enquiry or detail, please contact 03-3344 7361 or email to klgccci@streamyx.com.

Taiwan Invention Carnival

Click the image to view larger flyer

Klang Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCCI) together with Business & Finance Magazine will organize this event on 18-20/03/2008 (1000am-2200pm) at Centro Mall, Klang [Map].

Event highlight:

• Product Showcase
  Come and explore 17 new innovations on display
• Business Matching Sessions
  Be your own boss, check out the great agent opportunities
  Registration Form [pdf]
• Exchange Forum
  Learn from the inventors: how to master and be creative during the painstaking invention process

Further detail please contact: 03-8023 8951 Ms. Mei of Business & Financial Magazine or 03-3344 7361 Ms. Boon of KCCCI.

Klang Valley Seminar

MIDA and SMIDEC jointly organized

KLANG VALLEY Investment & Trade Dialogue and seminar on the Manufacturing and Services Sectors
[Dewan Tun Dr. Ismail, PWTC KL on 28 & 29 Junuary 2008]

Objectives

• To provide the latest updates on government policies, incentives, facilities and support services available to the business community in Malaysia
• To highlist the investment opportunity available to investor in Malaysia
• To increase awareness on the function of agancies under the Ministry of International and Industry (MITI)
• To provide a forum for the business community to network with key government agancies

Programme Highlights

• PEMUDAH: Creating a Business Friendly Investment Climate
• An Update on Investment Opportunities in the Manufacturing and Services Sectors
• Developing Innovative Led and Technology Driven SMEs
• Exploring Export Opportunities with MATRADE
• Harnessing Business Efficiency Through Productivity and Quality Initiatives
• Financing Facilities for Industries

Download:
DETAILS [pdf], REGISTRATION FORM [doc]

Be your own BOSS?

How to get Business Loan to start up your wonderful BUSINESS IDEAS!!!

(No collateral, no experience, start from zero.....)

Find out SME bank, CGC, MPEP can help you...
Date: 12/01/2008 Saturday
Time: 09.30 - 12.30
Venue: KCCCI Auditorium (Map)

Call 03-3344 7361 or email klgccci@streamyx.com to book a seat today. FREE entry, first come first serve!

A date with Taiwan's success experience

花两年半钻研煮饭秘诀，

一盘小生意，

十多年后走向全事件界，

他如何做到？

台湾傳香飯團國際連鎖负责人余政隆将与您分享台湾成功经验！

日期∶05/01/2008 星期六

时间∶10.00 - 13.30

地点∶Grand Imperial Ball Room, 2nd Level, Centro Mall, Klang. (Map)

现有限量赠票[FOC]，请向巴生中华总商会查询，电话∶03-33447361