Have You Had Your Milo Today?

Many of us know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Just think that after sleeping for 7-8 hours or even 10-12 hours for some lucky people, we are not eating anything and our body is burning on our storage which is “stored fat”, unless you ate a very heavy meal before you go to bed. Waking up with an empty stomach with nothing to burn, our body will need something to boost our energy level in the morning.

Also, skipping on breakfast is not good for people that wants to slim down because our body will slow down our metabolism and burn less calories. At lunch time you'll be eating more than usual but you will be burning less calories and worse if your body starts to stored the food as fat.

Of course, some people will say that they are busy in the morning hence skipping on breakfast. Well, why not make yourself a mug of Milo that is a well balanced and nutritious breakfast filled with Positive Energy. Positive Energy is derived from the perfect ratio of nutrients consisting of protein, carbohydrates and fats to provide our body with the much needed fuel to take on both physical and mental challenges each day.

In line with MILO®’s aim in ensuring our children develop good healthy habits for both nutrition and physical involvement, Malaysia Breakfast Day was introduced to further amplify the brand’s involvement in our children’s wholesome well-being.

Mr. Ho Hau Chieh, Executive Director, Dairy Business Unit of Nestle Malaysia attempts a “MILO® Tarik” for the cheering crowd

Good news for you active people and those that likes to run! The annual Milo Breakfast Day event which will include the 8-km and 3-km runs is back. It will be held on 20th April 2014 starting from 7 a.m. in Dataran Putrajaya. What's more, there will be breakfast meals available to all runners and attendees while conducting various interactive sport activities that will keep the whole family energized.

The MILO® Positive Energy Squad  makes an appearance at the MILO® Malaysia Breakfast Day launch

Besides the event on 20th April 2014, throughout the month of March and April there will be a series of concourse events themed ‘MILO® Institute of Champions’ in Klang Valley, Johor, Penang and East Malaysia to further inculcate the notion of ‘Positive Energy’ through the right balance of nutrition and an active lifestyle, starting from breakfast. MILO® has also deployed its Positive Energy Squad nationwide to encourage Malaysians to begin the day with Positive Energy
For more information of the events, check out www.milo.com.my/breakfastday.

Have you had your Milo, today?

A Chance To Bring Your Idea To Live

Well, technically it is your idea for a mobile app. Have you ever faced a scenario where you would have wished someone has written a mobile app for that? Back in the heyday before mobile phone turned smart, I always have this frustration of having a tune playing in my head but can't seems to remember what song it is. Nowadays, one can easily find out what song is that by just humming the tune to mobile app like Shazam or SoundHound.

Well, there's your chance to get your frustration out of the way. If you have a problem that you'll like to have a mobile app to fix it for you then why not just have it created for you? To do this, we will have Digi - Challenge for Change in the picture.

There are two phase for this initiative. There first phase is Ideation Challenge, which is happening from 27 November 2013 till 18 January 2014. This phase is where you and I will be able to submit an idea for the app that you think will be able to help you when using your smartphone. If your idea is finalized as the top 4 idea, you'll win RM 5,000 and a smartphone. Not only that, top 4 ideas will be chosen to be developed in the App Development Challenge phase starting from 24 January 2014 till 24 April 2014. This is the phase your idea comes to life.

So, you think you have a great idea for a mobile app? Go to http://www.digifc.my and follow 4 simple steps to join the challenge.

First, login with either you Twitter, Facebook or Google Plus account.

After that, filled in some of your personal detail. Name as per in your MYKAD not your nickname because if you win you need to proof that you are the contestant, right? Unless you've changed your name in your MYKAD to your nickname.

Step 3, write out your mobile app idea. You don't have to write a thesis, just simple straight to the point. Get your creative juice running.

By the way, there are four categories you can choose from. Be sure to choose carefully which category your app belongs to.

Finally, click "Submit" to submit your idea. You can submit more than one idea.

Digi - Challenge for Change is open to all Malaysians aged 12 years and above. Hurry up and submit your idea today! There is not much time left.

The Grand Launching of Artsphere 20/8ty at The Atmosphere, Seri Kembangan

So about two weeks ago something fun and artistic was launched in Seri Kembangan. What is it? Yes, you've guess it right. It's the grand launching of Artsphere 20/8ty at The Atmosphere, Seri Kembangan.

So what is Arstsphere 20/8ty? The thematic concept `Artsphere 20/8ty’ pays tribute to the 20 talented artists, whose 80 pieces of mural artwork adorn the vicinity, making `The Atmosphere’ the single location with the highest collection of mural art in Malaysia. And these are 3D masterpieces that will interact with onlookers. `The Atmosphere’ team has organized a frenzy of activities for visitors giving them not only a chance to strike their best pose with the artworks, and they also have other activities such as Christmas carols, Mimes, Stilt Walkers, Juggler, street dancers, clowns and street magic. In addition to selfies with the art works on the walls and floors, a Polaroid Photographer will be available at the event ensuring that you leave with a memento in Polaroid form too!

The grand launching started withe CEO of Tempo Properties giving an opening speech.

Followed by the launching ceremony!

And let the party begin!

There are a lot of interesting 3D murals at The Atmosphere for you to see. Some of the 3D murals that you'll find there:

These are not even 5% of the total of the 3D murals being presented there. To see more of it, you'll have to take yourself to The Atmosphere at Seri Kembangan.

What is The Atmosphere? The Atmosphere is a joint venture between Eksons Corporation Berhad and Tempo Properties Sdn Bhd, an award-winning integrated commercial development that is `The Atmosphere’ has won 2 awards; the Asia Pacific Awards-Best Mixed-use Development Malaysia and the Asia Pacific Property Awards –Best Mixed-Use Development Asia Pacific.

A hub for the arts, culture, nature, lifestyle and community, the retail lots at `The Atmosphere’ are ideal for specialty stores, showrooms, boutiques, bistros, cafes, restaurants and banks. The wide boulevards, meanwhile, are perfectly suited for weekend kiosks and flea markets, with their aura of lively energy.

Wait! There's more! While you are there, try to strike a pose (creative, fun, surprising or whatever) with the 3D murals there because you'll stand a chance to win prizes total of RM 15,000 by joining the FB “Strike A Pose” photo contest “Strike a Pose”.

This contest begins on the 22nd with the first round of the competition themed “Most Liked Photo”. Participants who’ll upload their most creative photos on our Facebook page and receive the most “Likes” will be dubbed the winner! For those who did not win, don’t fret! You are entitled to be part of the second round of this competition that is themed “Most Creative Photo”.

Judged by the hip and artsy folks from the management team at The Atmosphere, they’ll get to decide on the winning shot. So get snappin’! Fabulous prizes with a total worth of RM15,000 are up for grabs. Bring out the creativity in you and log in to https://www.facebook.com/artsphere208tyofficial for further information.

Experience ArtSphere 208ty at The Atmosphere, Seri Kembangan

Do you love visually beautiful objects or views? If the answer is yes, then you would love to go to The Atmosphere at Seri Kembangan this Sunday 22nd DEC 2013 for the ArtSphere 208ty.

It is the grand launching of The Atmosphere in Seri Kembangan. It is a new shopping area and they have invited 20 international and local artists to paint 80 mural arts in the area. These murals are special because they are 3D and interactive. It is Malaysia's most diverse collection of 3D murals.It is the grand launching of The Atmosphere in Seri Kembangan. It is a new shopping area and they have invited 20 international and local artists to paint 80 mural arts in the area. These murals are special because they are 3D and interactive. It is Malaysia's most diverse collection of 3D murals.

Here is a sneak peak of what you could see on Sunday:

Not only you'll be treated with visual eye candies but you stand a chance to win great prizes such as Samsung Note 3 with LG Pocket Printer or iPad Mini by joining the Strike A Post Photo Contest on that day. All prizes are worth up to RM 15,000.

Come and join this grand launching and be wow by the 3D murals and win some prizes home. Admission is FREE! For more information please visit https://www.facebook.com/artsphere208tyofficial or http://theatmosphere.com.my.

Sector Focused Career Fair - Shared Services and Outsourcing

Did you know that last week Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) hosted a Sector Focus Career Fair (SFCF) today at University Teknologi Mara (UiTM). SFCF UiTM was a joint effort between TalentCorp, Graduan, MDeC and UiTM. The focus areas for the fair were Shared Services and Outsourcing (SSO).

I myself am working in Shared Services and Outsourcing industry, which specialized in IT SSO. Previously I was working in Hewlett-Packard (HP), which has an IT SSO business unit. We work for HP but are supporting the IT infrastructure of our customers that outsourced part or all their IT infrastructure to HP to minimize their IT cost.

Two years ago I left HP and joined JT International (JTI) as a Data Center Operation Analyst. In JTI, my department is somewhat like a shared services that supports JTI's data center infrastructure around the globe. My department doesn't only support Malaysia. The different between working is HP and JTI is that the former is serving external customers while the latter is supporting internal customers.

SSO is a growing industry and there are a lot of demand. Malaysia seems to be one of the choice for Multi National Company to set up at SSO hub such as Global IT Services or Global Finance Services or Global Business Services. Yes, SSO is not limited to IT services.

According to Johan Mahmood Merican, CEO of TalentCorp, “The success of our Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) depends on having the right quantity and quality of talent, to support Malaysia’s priority sectors to move up the value chain and continue growing. Malaysia certainly has a strong pipeline of young talent. TalentCorp and UiTM are hosting this SFCF to provide exposure and attract our young Malaysian graduates to pursue an exciting career with the fast growing shared services sector. We certainly believe it is a win-win proposition – through a career in shared services, our young graduates will enjoy an international experience from right here in Malaysia and at the same time, our graduates can play their part in contributing to the success of the industry and Malaysia’s transformation. “

“UiTM’s vision is to establish its reputation as a premier university of academic excellence, able to produce dynamic individuals of world-class standards and globally competitive with sound ethical standing. Here we aim to enhance the knowledge and expertise of the next generation of talents in all fields of study through professional programmes, research work and community service based on moral values and professional ethics. In this globalised world, we welcome such initiatives as this sector focused career fair as it provides our students with a solid platform to explore critical industries like SSO and to contribute towards Malaysia’s growth,” said Professor Dato’ Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Said, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs, UiTM.

SFCF UiTM is supported by more than 30 companies, including AIG, DHL, Electrolux, Frost & Sullivan, GlaxoSmithKline, HP, IBM, LaFarge, Sime Darby and PwC.

The SFCF provides an opportunity for graduates to meet with CEOs and senior HR representatives of participating companies, while providing a platform for companies to scout for potential talent from universities in Malaysia. Several critical industries are in need of top talent, and the undergraduates are able to use this opportunity to better understand these developing sectors in Malaysia. The companies also have the opportunity to educate the public about industry developments, sectoral branding and increase understanding of the SSO sector.

The two-day event included Career Talks and Couch Corner Slot. Career Talks is a platform developed for the young generation to engage with prominent industry leaders while the Couch Corner Slot was designed for the visitors, especially students, to interact with the companies in a relaxed atmosphere.

For further information on TalentCorp and SFCF, please visit www.talentcorp.com.my or www.facebook.com/SectorFocusedCareerFairSFCF.

GAB Oktoberfest Malaysia Is Back!

Yes. Time flies. It's already October and it could only mean one thing. Time to party with beers! It's the time to celebrate Oktoberfest in Malaysia! What is Oktoberfest, you ask? It initially started as wedding celebration in 1810 to commemorate the union between Crown Prince Ludwig (who later became King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen at Theresienwiese (translated as Therese's meadow / field) – it is for this reason that Oktoberfest is referred to by Germans as ‘die Wiesn’ or ‘the field’. Since it started in German, then it is better to celebrate with a German beer like Paulaner. Oh, there is a special edition 1 liter Ceramic Oktoberfest Mug.

Do you know that Paulaner was first brewed by monks from the Paulaner monastery in 1634 making it almost 380 years old – however it is still the “youngest” of the Oktoberfest Beers. Oh, Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier is not a wheat beer but instead a lager and it's a little bit stronger (6% alcohol) than the non-Oktoberfest Paulaner variant.

As with last year's Oktoberfest, GAB will be organizing themed parties across the country. If you want to grab the special edition 1 liter Ceramic Oktoberfest Mug then you must like the Oktoberfest Malaysia Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/OktoberfestMY to find out more about the locations of the GAB Oktoberfest Malaysia parties.

It's time to celebrate Oktoberfest 2013 during this month of October and it's more fun doing it with a mug or two of Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier and remember to drink sensibly. Now, let me go and have a mug first. :P

Get an iPhone 5 from Celcom to Celebrate Hari Raya!

Selamat Hari Raya. Yes. Raya is coming next week. There will be four days of holiday for me. The good news doesn't stop here. You've been wanting to change to a new smart phone, well now is a good time to do so. Why?

Now, Celcom is giving even more reasons to celebrate. From 11 July – 15 September 2013, you can get a brand new iPhone 5 from just RM1,488 (RRP: RM2,199)! All you need to do is sign up with a Celcom First Data mPro Plus plan at RM88/month (24-month contract).

It’s an exclusive Raya deal you just can’t miss. With the Celcom First Data mPro Plus plan, you can enjoy:

• Low monthly commitment fee of only RM88/month
• Special price on the iPhone 5 at only RM1,488
• 5GB data volume monthly
• FREE 60 mins & 60 SMS (Additional usage: 15 sen/min/SMS)

Start your Raya celebrations with an exciting new gadget. One where you can capture the best festive moments. While staying connected with your loved ones whether in the city or back in your hometown. All with the widest coverage on the fastest network.

Don’t miss this special deal. Visit any Blue Cube or Celcom Xclusive to enjoy this privilege today. For more info, click here.

Dato' CQ Teo Debate Challenge 2013 at KDU University College

The only debate I participated in during my secondary school time was the inter-class debate competition. I was not the debater but an audience. Forward to year 2013, I was privileged to be invited by KDU University College to cover the final of their annual Dato' CQ Teo Debate Challenge. The key objectives of this annual event are to help promote the spread of English among high school students and provide a platform to enable students to enhance their communication skills. This year the organizers decided to limit the Challenge to 60 teams with each participating school only allowed one team. Last year there were 63 teams from all over Malaysia participated in the Challenge.

The finalists that made it to the final were Team Tunku Kursiah College and Team SMK Assunta.  Team TKC formed the Government and Team SMK Assunta formed the Opposition.

Team TKC

Team SMK Assunta

I won't go into details of what each speaker had said. The Government points out that it has always been a closed door affair amongst the Cardinals and the result of the voting is based on the white smoke or black smoke. The Pope needs to be closer to the people and thus should be chosen by the people instead of just the Cardinals. They proposed that 5 nominees to be the Pope will be chosen amongst the Cardinals and their profiles will be published and make known to all the Christians in the world for them to vote which among the 5 will be the Pope.

The Opposition pointed of view is that the Cardinals knows better than the normal people when it comes to choose the right Pope because they the Cardinals have always been working together and knows each other well. Also, they pointed out if the Pope was to be voted by the people then he'll have to sanctioned policy that will pleased the people in order to be favoured by the people for example approving LGBT relationships.

If I were the Opposition, I will points out. What mechanism the Government planned too use for hundred of millions or even billion of Christians around the globe to vote? How to qualify whom is or whom is not a Christian? Is there an age limit? If a well planned mechanism can't be proposed, don't even think about letting the motion passed. This is just my own opinion.


It's interesting to see debates of this scale. Now I only I know during the speaker's session the opposing party can stand up and challenge point or points that the speaker just spoke. The speaker has the right to accept the challenge or to reject it. Hence, I heard a lot of "Please sit", and "No. Thank you" when the speaker rejects any challenge. Sometime the challenge will be accepted.

Here's a video snippet of what I meant.

I will really love to see motion that is closer to home, something like "This House Believes That The People and not the Federal/State Government Should Elect the Local Goverment". Nevertheless, this kind of debating competition is very good to nurtured our young to be critical thinking and has no fear voicing out their own opinion. It's also a good stepping stone to train them to debate in an open and civilized manners, unlike the comedy we see now in the Parliament or Dewan Undangan where the focus is not on the motion but on politicizing and personal attacks.

Finally, the final was won by Team Tunku Kursiah College and they went home with the new and improved Challenge trophy and RM 3,000 cash. Team SMK Asunta went home with RM 2,000 cash. The best final speaker is from Team TKC. Congratulations to both teams. See you all next year!

Xpax Don't Lost It All - Episode 3

So, now that Nick is back. How will Amy choose?

Missed out on the full story?

Watch it here:

http://youtu.be/FCnNYgrEw7c (episode 1)

http://youtu.be/6pDcf73J9YI (episode 2)

After all that we’ve seen in the long distance relationship between Amy & Nick and the love Joe had for Amy, it’s obvious that keeping in touch is so important. A quick glance on Facebook on your loved one’s wall or a tweet on your latest makes a world of difference. So it’s always important to fuel up on data to constantly stay connected with our loved one to maintain an amazing relationship.

It's quite important nowadays to keep the data going with the use of Whatsapp and WeChat replacing SMSes and Voice Mail. Don't you hate it when you are waiting for an important reply from Whatsapp or WeChat but your data has been used up?

Having data is quite useful when visiting a friend's new house. My experience when I went to Ipoh to visit my friend, he just need to send me his location through Whatsapp and I just use my smart phone to load the navigation app to find his place. It's the same for another friend that just shifted to a new place in Puchong, which that I'm not very familiar with the new area there.

So dial *128#, pick a pack and get data now! It's quite important to have data connection nowadays.

I Was Searching For A New Washing Machine...

and there's something that I would like to share with you all. It's a video about the crew that was shooting the still photos for Samsung Ecobubble washing machine had an uninvited guest. Watch the video first before you continue reading.

So, what you think about the video. Yes it's actually not a real bear but I think it's kind of creative way to show how powerful the Samsung Ecobubble washing machine is. Even a bear's fur can be washed from brown to white lol. It's kind of nice too the CGI of the bears. No wonder it has more than 5 million views now.

Upon checking the Samsung Ecobubble website, why the washing can be so powerful is because according to the website; "Samsung’s ecobubble™ technology uses a bubble generator to dissolve detergent into the water and inject air, making a rich soapy foam cushion. This means detergent is better dissolved and penetrates clothes faster so cleaning needs less hot water. Super Eco Wash mode washes at just 15°C with great results, so you save energy."

Using less hot water means no need to heat up the water so much, hence one can save up on energy there. With the cost of electricity going up every now and then, I will try to purchase electrical appliances that has energy saving features. I think with Samsung's Ecobubble technology that efficiently dissolving the detergent, I will not have to use too much detergent to clean the same amount of clothes as before. This will help to save the river from being polluted with detergent. Of course, using a Eco-friendly detergent will helps a lot too.

Some of the Samsung Ecobubble models come with Vibration Reduction Technology (VRT) which is a sophisticated sensors that keep laundry loads balanced and reduce noise and vibration. Now this will really help because the old washing machine that I'm using is so noisy that even I could hear the knocking sound from my room on the 1st floor. I will have good night sleep with VRT washing machine when washing the clothes overnight.

One of the criteria that a washing machine could save energy is by having a inverter motor. Samsung Ecobubble washing machine uses the Digital Inverter Motor that cuts energy waste, lasts longer and reduces noise. I think my search for a new washing machines ends here.

ONCE UPON A TIME -皇宫灿烂 CASTS AUTOGRAPH SESSION

Last Saturday I went to Sutera Gemilang Auto in Shah Alam, one of the Hyundai 3S Center which was selected out of 12 outlets to host "ONCE UPON A TIME -皇宫灿烂 CASTS AUTOGRAPH SESSION". While waiting for the cast to arrive, I was able to go and see what is a Hyundai 3S Center is all about.

Sorry, Jack Lim is not included in your package.

So, what does 3S stands for? A 3S CENTRE consists of SALES, SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS. A pit-stop for Hyundai &Inokom car lovers to service and purchase their Hyundai cars.Claim insurance & windscreen can be done in their service center.

Imagine, if you go to a normal workshop. The mechanic found that you have a faulty master brake pump and it needs to be change with a new one. The mechanic called the spare parts dealer and the part needs 2 or 3 hours to be delivered. You got no where to go and have to stuck in the workshop for 2 to 3 hours waiting for the spare part and another 2 hour for the brake pump to be installed. Half a day gone.

If the same case happens in a 3S Centre, then you only have to wait 2 hours for the installation because spare parts are easily available. Unless it's something too complicated then the 3S Center will order for you. Heck, you might even save on the overcharge of spare parts by a normal workshop.

While waiting for your Hyundai to be serviced, relax at the Customer Lounge.

Have a cup of White Coffee, which is free while watching your Hyundai being serviced by the professionals.

Too boring? No sweat. Go try out some of the latest Hyundai models. It's a showroom too after all.

Sorry, Gan Mei Yan 顏微恩 not included when you buy a Hyundai Sonata.

While there was still a bit of time before the cast appear. I went for a lucky dip in the magic cubic cube. Won myself a Hyundai 2013 Desktop Calendar.

Finally some of the casts from the movie "ONCE UPON A TIME -皇宫灿烂" has arrived to meet the fans. The casts were led by lead actor and producer Jack Lim 林德荣, Gan Mei Yan 顏微恩, Jeff 陈浩然, 曾洁钰, 颜江瀚 and the director Silver Yee.

ONCE UPON A TIME -皇宫灿烂 is a local Chinese New Year movie produced by Jack Lim, which he is also the lead actor. It's been kind of his tradition now to come up with CNY movie every year ever since the first one， 大日子 Tiger Woohoo. Coming soon to cinema on 7th Feb 2013. Most likely the first CNY movie I will watch because I got the tickets for the special screening on 4th Feb 2012.

Fans gets to play game with the casts and win some prizes.

Jack Lim 林德荣, Jeff 陈浩然, and 曾洁钰 sings the movie theme song (风霜) live.

Last but not least. The casts sign on the movie merchandises bought by the fans.

Thank you Sutera Gemilang Auto for the great venue.

Facilities that SuteraGemilang offers:
- Coffee bar
- premier customer lounge with TV and computers to online
- Background glass for customer viewing while car in service
- Free wifi
- Kids area for children
- Comfortable ambiance
- Working area for customers to work while waiting for their car to service
- Ample car park with around 20 car park lot for customers
- Offers 8 service bays and able to accommodate up to 50 cars to normal service in a day. Because of ample man power and bays, average each normal service takes only 45 minutes. OMG. Time saving.
- Drop off key facility where customer could drop off their cars during off working hours.


Current promotion:
Newly launched Hyundai Veloster for viewing&New facelift of Hyundai Sonata just came out last week
Interest rate 1.88% for Hyundai Sonata & Hyundai Tucson (for selected banks only)
Discount on labour and parts up to 10% and free 23 points inspection check

Operating hour for sales:-

9am-8pm on weekdays

10am-6pm on weekends and public holidays

PERSON IN CHARGE – MR KELVIN – 012-376 2222

Operating hour for service:-

8.30am – 6pm on weekdays

Sunday & public holiday - CLOSED

Sales no: 03- 7832 4888 / 7832 4444

Sales fax: 03- 7832 4222

Service no: 03- 7832 4333/ 7832 4555

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