tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88670198653337050812024-03-06T05:36:59.627+08:00Charlie ChiaBe InspiredCharliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.comBlogger319125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-68284957311282625112011-12-23T17:49:00.003+08:002011-12-26T00:07:17.863+08:00Malaysia's New Currency Series (4th Series): RM20 Collection<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This will be my 4th and last post of the Malaysia's New Currency Series, do check out the previous 3 post if you missed it. Here are the links:<br />
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<a href="http://charliechia.blogspot.com/2011/12/malaysias-new-currency-series-4th_6647.html">Malaysia's New Currency Series (4th Series): RM1 & RM5 Collection</a><br />
<a href="http://charliechia.blogspot.com/2011/12/malaysias-new-currency-series-4th_23.html">Malaysia's New Currency Series (4th Series): Full Set Collection</a><br />
<a href="http://charliechia.blogspot.com/2011/12/malaysias-new-currency-series-4th.html">BNM Launches Malaysia's New Currency Series (4th Series)</a><br />
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Anyway here's the preview of the RM20 collection which was sold for RM30. Similar to the RM1 and RM5 collection, there are only 500,000 copies available nationwide.<br />
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As mentioned this is the last post on the Malaysia New Currency, 4th Series. Hope these 4 posts which I've made gave you a better inside of how the limited edition looks like. If you are a currency note collector, do share your knowledge with me.</div>
</div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-15228211470733043702011-12-23T17:37:00.000+08:002011-12-26T00:07:31.301+08:00Malaysia's New Currency Series (4th Series): RM1 & RM5 Collection<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unlike all my long winded post, I'm gonna let the photos do the talking this time, here's preview of the RM1 and RM5 collection which was sold in an album for a premium price of RM15 for face value worth RM6. This limited edition, hence there are only 500,000 copies nationwide. I've got 4 extra sets for sale at a premium of couse.</div>
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The new RM5 (front)</div>
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The new RM5 (back)
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The new RM1 (front)</div>
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</div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-69813556161874113112011-12-23T17:25:00.000+08:002011-12-26T00:07:58.105+08:00Malaysia's New Currency Series (4th Series): Full Set Collection<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As promise in my previous post yesterday, here's a preview of the Malaysia's new Currency Series Full Set looks like:</div>
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Basically the set comprise the full range of denomination starting from RM1, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50 and RM100. There is only 50,000 sets available in the market which makes it limited edition thus the value could only goes up as time goes by. Anyway the I got bought the set for RM300, a slight premium compared to the actual face value.</div>
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You'll realise that there is no changes in design for the RM50 note, that's because it was the first new design denomination of the fourth series which was issued to commemorate Malaysia's 50th Anniversary of Independence in December 2007.</div>
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</div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-91134302302152874122011-12-22T19:10:00.001+08:002011-12-26T00:06:24.189+08:00BNM Launches Malaysia's New Currency Series (4th Series)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Was at Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) @ Kuala Lumpur at about 2pm today to get my hands on the Malaysia's New Currency Series, 4th Series. The new currency was launched yesterday by Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Najib Razak. it will be available to the general public starting from 2nd quarter of 2012.</div>
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Anyway the queue was rather long when I arrived and it took me about an hour to get to the counter. According to the police on duty, there are crazy Malaysian who started to queue as early as 2am in the morning. BNM open its door since 9am in the morning. and by the time I leave at about 4.30pm, the queue is still getting longer.</div>
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With long queue like this, people could easily mistaken this for the iPhone 4 launch.</div>
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View of the Queue from another angle.</div>
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New Currency banner.</div>
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This is the queue and the counter. </div>
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There is only 3 counter open to served the public, 2 for credit card purchase and 1 for cash purchase.</div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">A collection of six banknotes (RM1, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50 and RM100 denominations) - <b>50,000 sets</b> priced at RM300.00 each. For each set of this collection, all the banknote denominations will carry the same serial number.</span></li>
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To ensure that opportunist doesn't take advantage of this limited edition Commemorative notes sales, each person is only allow to buy 5 sets of RM1 and RM5 collection, 5 sets of RM20 collection and 1 set of the full collection. All the collection are packed nicely in an individual album complete with explanation on the notes features and design.</div>
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After queue for so long I decided to take up all allocated sets per person at RM525 and the crowd behind me follow suit. So yeah I have some extra for the single and 2 bank notes collection. Will be keep it till the right offer come by.</div>
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Meanwhile, here's my full collection:</div>
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The large one is the full set (only 50k sets), the bottom left (green) is the RM1 & RM5 set and the bottom right (brown) is the RM20 set.<br />
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Watch out for my next 3 post tomorrow where I'll give you a preview of how each individual album looks like inside.</div>
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</div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-56420066242016022011-12-18T23:12:00.000+08:002011-12-25T23:35:46.628+08:00Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Living in a tropical country like Malaysia, we may never get to experience the excitement of snow falling down from the sky. Google being one of the most innovative dot com company of our time, has decided to grant us the ability to experience snow, not falling from the sky though. </div>
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This Christmas, Google has added a new interactive features to its search engine. All you got to do is type "LET IT SNOW" in the search box and hit the Enter button and you will be brought to the result page. Just leave the page idle for a few second and you will see snowflakes falling down gently from the top of your screen.</div>
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If you leave the screen idle for a little longer, you will soon see that your screen start to freeze up, don't worry, its just a visual effect thus no real damage to your precious LCD / LED / CTR screen. You will not be able to click on anything on the screen except for your browsers button and buttons on the Windows Start bar.</div>
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In less than a minute, the entire screen will be freeze up and you will see the search button change into a blue colour Defrost button.</div>
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While you may not be able to click on anything on the result page, you can actually hold the left mouse button and move it around the screen to write or draw pictures. Similar to drawing on your car window panel when its all fogged up. I tried to write Merry Christmas on the screen and its looks awesome, take a look at the screen shot below. </div>
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This Let it snow effect is just for fun. I hope that by sharing this, it will bring you some Christmas joy ahead of the Christmas celebration in less than a week.</div>
</div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-3460855795016498612011-12-16T14:40:00.000+08:002011-12-16T15:05:34.712+08:00Facebook introduces Timeline: A new way to express yourself<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Facebook, a social networking site which begun rolling out its service in February 2004 has revolutionise the way people communicate and contributed in the surge of smartphone sales in recent years. Today, 7 years later, it is the world largest social networking site with more than 800,000,000 active user worldwide. Its success is due to its ability to understand what the user needs and continuous improvement, be it interface features or security.</div>
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During its developer conference back in September, Mark Zuckerberg the founder of Facebook introduces a new version of profile interface called the Timeline telling your story to your friends. Shall not waste time typing too much here, do video below will give you a better picture:</div>
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After much hesitation, I've finally switch my profile to the new Timeline, check out the screen shot here:</div>
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Notice the straight vertical line at the center? That's the timeline.</div>
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Basically everything is arrange along with the horizontal line you in the photo above, with the latest happening at the top and historical event below. Everything is arrange in sequence to let your friends and family have better picture of what you have been up to since they last meet you. </div>
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Over all, I would say that the layout is pretty neat and cool but this new layout also make stalking easier. So be sure to adjust your security setting to ensure that those stalkers wont be able to stalk your every move. </div>
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</div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-60809828427850788282011-11-25T16:01:00.000+08:002011-12-30T18:09:55.405+08:00OverTime Pavilion KL<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nevertheless, I was just time when staff at OverTime was about to open the first barrel of Starker. If I'm not mistaken, OverTime is the first Bistro that introduces Starkers in Malaysia and its is still the only one offering those delicious German beers. Anyway back to the review, the session was hosted by OT Entertainment International Sdn Bhd the company behind this successfully franchise business that is the most successful as of today. We basically have free flow of food (just order anything we like from the menu) and free flow of Starkers So we the reviewers basically order and eat LIKE A BOSS.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While drinking and dining, Michelle Ching, the Head of Marketing for OverTime walk over to introduce herself and welcome everyone. She then introduces a special guest, the Master Brewer of Starker, Mr Tim O'Rourke was in town to meet all of us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you've been to any OverTime before, you will notice Tim photo printed on the menu just like that photo above. Basically Starkers come in 3 variety, Aromatic (medium bodied), Dunkel (dark beer) and Lager (full bodied).</span></div>
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Honestly due to its location at the corner, I almost forgotten that there is an OverTime @ Pavilion until I receive the invitation for this review. Its my first visit to this outlet and I totally love its setting and space within. If you happen to be around, do give this place a try, not for the food but for the German beers.</div>
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</div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-7030568778742124312011-11-20T01:07:00.000+08:002012-04-10T16:14:22.013+08:00BangsarBabe's Wedding Night<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Just got back from an awesome wedding of a lovely couple, Sue Lynn (better known as <a href="http://www.bangsarbabe.com/">Bangsarbabe</a> and Wei Jien.)</div>
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A little history, I got to know this beautiful slim lady during a food review back in 2009. She was seated right beside me and I surprise that she could actually eat more than me. I just couldn't believe my eyes, after all she is so slim it just doesn't make sense that she could eat more than me. Later I got to know that she is in fact a famous food blogger/critic with a magic tongue. If you even ever have chance to dine with her, you would know what I mean. </div>
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Okay, back to the story, the Hollywood Glam theme wedding was held at Grand Dorsett Subang (formally known as Sheraton Subang). Attended the event with my girlfriend Michelle who seems to be more excited than I'm. It was indeed a grand night just like a Hollywood event with lots of professional photographer runner around minus the famous Hollywood celebrity. Guess were advise not to stand up and take photo but leave it to the pros to do their work. So this is in the photo I manage to take with my ipad2:</div>
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Congratulation Sue Lynn aka Bangsarbabe aka Mrs Low.</div>
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Will be waiting eagerly for Wei Jien and Sue Lynn junior next year. hehe.</div>
</div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-52337841746389279902011-11-11T23:55:00.000+08:002011-12-30T15:16:48.147+08:00Malaysia Starbucks Card Official Launch<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Starbucks Malaysia finally launches its the long awaited Starbucks Card. It's basically a loyalty card which offer a range of rewards and conveniences to its customer.<br />
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The Grand Launch was held earlier today at 5pm (11 November 2011), Starbucks @ The Curve, Mutiara Damansara.<br />
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Besides giving out free Starbucks Card with RM20 preloaded to the first 100 guest, there were also lots of performance by local celebrity line up for the event. Sorry I didn't take much photo as I left my camera at home and only got these 3 photos taken with my iPad2.</div>
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The Starbucks Card also works as a prepaid card, allow the user to reload any amount in to the card at any Starbucks Counter, either via cash or credit card. The prepaid amount in the card can then be use to purchase food & beverages, merchandises, or Starbucks coffee bean packs. All new card are sold at RM20 each (comes with RM20 credit), the card can be reloaded at any Starbucks counter in denomination of RM10 and can store up to RM500(maximum)</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So what's the benefit of having the card beside storing your hard earn ringgit?</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Upon registration of your card, you'll enjoy 1 complimentary Grande size handcrafted beverage of choice</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 complimentary slice of cake with a purchase of any handcrafted beverage during your<b> birthday month</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Buy any 10 beverages of any size (EXCEPT any bottled beverages) and get 1 complimentary Grande size handcrafted beverage of choice.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Purchase 1 tumbler of any size and receive 1 complimentary Grande size handcrafted beverage of choice.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Buy any 8 packets of whole bean coffee and get 1 complimentary packet of choice *also applicable for VIA® Ready Brew 12-Pack</span></li>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">If you would like to get one for yourself, head over to any Starbucks outlet and buy one. Don't just buy one, this card can also be use as gift, especially with the Christmas Season just around the corner.</span>
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The first 100 people who queue during the launch was given a free Starbucks card with RM20 preloaded credit.</div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">* Card will be valid fro 3 years from the last transaction date.</span></span><br />
<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">* All complimentary items can be immediately redeemed or during the next visit</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">* All complimentary items are valid for 90 days from the date of issuance except birthday privilege which is to be</span><br style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> redeemed within the birthday month</span><br style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">* Registration benefits only apply to the first card registered in an account </span><br style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">* Complimentary whole bean coffee or VIA® Ready Brew is based on non-promotional item only </span></span><br />
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</div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-27974200997914603722011-10-20T00:04:00.000+08:002011-12-26T00:05:28.740+08:00PappaRich Express @ TARC<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Local University and College students are definitely luckier these days compare to my time. They are not only pampered by lecturer with spoon feed lecture notes and tips for exam. These days they even have their favourite chilled out place right at their finger tips. </div>
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Was at Tunku Abdul Rahman College (TARC), Jalan Genting Klang Campus yesterday for an event. Since my event ended at about 6pm, my colleague and I decided to stay back a little the chill and avoid the jam back to PJ which is known to be horrible at these hour. So we chilled at PappaRich Express @ TARC which is located just outside the TARC Library (the Library is pretty impressive too, with more than a 100 units of Mac desktop, its also equip with more than 25Mbps of Internet connection powered by Unifi).</div>
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The business at PappaRich Express @ TARC is rather good. Not too sure about the profit, but I think this outlet has the best customer turnover rate. When we were there, the was a long queue at the entrance to the cafe. The concept of PappaRich Express is that you will have to queue up at the counter, orders your food and drinks, make payment and proceed to your assigned table. Your orders will be served in less than 10 minutes. </div>
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The only drawback about PappaRich Express is that, if you are still hungry or thirsty and would like to make additional orders, you will have to get in the queue again and wait for your turn which a turnoff for me. However the price difference really made it worth while to queue if you are a student living on a shoe string budget. On average, the food and drinks on the menu is 30% to 50% off the price you find at the normal PappaRich outlet. Do </div>
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Since this is an express outlet, do take note that the menu also has much less variety, but will will still find the famous Nasi Lemak, Curry Laksa and Roti Bakat with Butter and Kaya on the menu. Barley Lime is only RM1 which is a super cheap. </div>
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</div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-51603368975640510632011-07-16T01:00:00.000+08:002011-12-23T16:43:41.581+08:00BlackBerry Playbook Exclusive Launch in Malaysia by Maxis<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is hot news coming right from the oven, few hours ago Maxis made history by being the first telco to launch the much anticipated BlackBerry Playbook at an exclusive event. Only 300 or so people were invited to the event which includes VIPs, local celebrities, Maxis exclusive dealers, and members of the press. </div>
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Julie was first lucky person to walk away with a new BlackBerry Torch in the lucky draw.<br />
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The night was filled with glitz and glitter, free flow of beer, wines and food. The crowd was also entertained with performance by local celebrities and 20 lucky guests walk away with either a BlackBerry Playbook or a BlackBerry Torch. I didn't win but still have lots of fun catching up with friends and ex-colleagues who were involved in the launched.</div>
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Earlier last week I attended yet another MRCA (Malaysia Retailer Chains Association) event. The CEO Night is an annual event hosted by MRCA to honour all the CEO's in the retail industry. This year, The Special Guest of Honour and Speaker is Dato' Sri Nazir Razak, the CEO of CIMB Group. Past speakers were Tun Dr Mahathir former Prime Minister of Malaysia and Dato's Sri Tony Fernandes, founder of Tune Group and AirAsia.</div>
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Dato gave a very captivating speech on the story of CIMB with a sense of humour, particularly when it comes to his good friend Dato' Sri Tony Fernandes, CEO of Airasia. Dinner was okay until the waiter spill a glass of red wine on me and no apology. If it was a casual function I would have made a big fuss about out but since its a big corporate event, even Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah the CEO of Sunway Group was at the main table. So I've to give face a bit la.</div>
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Full page coverage on the CEO Night. That's my picture ant the bottom centre.</div>
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Over all its an interesting night of networking and learning from all these successful CEOs.</div>
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On 2nd of April 2011, Airasia X maiden flight landed in Christchurch and pledged a six figure worth of donation which prompted me to send a congratulatory tweet to Tony Fernandes, Airasia and Azran (CEO of Airasia X) for the noble action. Little did I know, the tweet was picked up by the Airasia's team and subsequently featured in the Airasia's in flight magazine known as Travel 3Sixty (May 2011 issue).</div>
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Got a pair of free tickets to attended Kuah Jen Han first comedy today courtesy of Revive Isotonic @revupwithrevive. Thanks for the complimentary tickets, you guys really revive my day.<br />
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It's my first time at PJ Live Arts and enjoy the show very much. My friend David Lai was a guess performer at the show too and he put on a impressive show as well. Good job to the both of you.</div>
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The organiser of this year Energizer Night race makes the biggest blunder by organising the a Nightmare run of the year which made all 10,000 participant furious.</div>
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The result? The organizer ran away and Energizer Malaysia has to take over and face the public.The situation became a National news after a senior CELCOM Executive started <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BoycottEnergizerNightRace">Boycott Energizer Night Race</a> and I started(DiGi) started <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Energizer2011">Energizer Night Race KL: We Want Justice</a>. It was also rumoured Energizer incurred a loss of more than RM1.2 million in a bid to save its brand name from further destruction.</div>
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It has been a long wait. More than a month since the race was held but its better late than never. I receive my cheque last week and a parcel today complete with finishing medal, finisher shirt, USB battery charger, shaver, eco bag, and tampon(errmm i wonder why are they giving out tampon to racer? are we suppose to shove it under your ass before we run?).</div>
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Rush back from Malacca yesterday evening for the POCC's Celebrate Life with your Best Friend Forever Pink Party @ one of KL most happening club, Zouk KL. Jointly organised by the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) and Power Over Cervical Cancer (POCC), the party is the finale of a series of event aim at raising awareness among women, their family and friends.</div>
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Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-7215311221947616942011-05-12T21:44:00.004+08:002011-06-27T23:13:21.242+08:00Visa Signature by CIMB<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">If you have not notice, CIMB has been aggressively promoting the CIMB Visa Signature. Its not a totally new product but CIMB seems to have step up on its marketing effort lately. The marketing effort appear to have bear fruit as it has successfully convinced me to apply for one.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><br /></div>My card just arrived today, leas than 1 week since I submitted my application. Here's how the card looks like:<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img height="375" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Tdic3jzLilI/AAAAAAAAGmw/QPLrHi5PIDM/s800/20110512%20-%20CIMB%20Visa%20Infinite%201.jpeg" width="500" /></div><br /><br /><div>Here's some of the benefits:</div><div><ol><br /><li>No Annual Fee (waived for life for principle and up to 3 supplementary card)</li><br /><li>2X Bonus Point for oversea spending</li><br /><li>Instants Recognition with CIMB Premier Club Rewards</li><br /><li>Complimentary Airport Lounge Access (Plaza Premium Lounge)</li><br /><li>Complimentary Movie Tickets (enjoy complimentary ticket of the same class at GSC Cinemas)</li><br /><li>Dedicated CIMB Travel Desk</li><br /><li style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">CIMB Bank Smart Rewards</li><br /><li style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">1 hour Card replacement</li><br /><li style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">CIMB Visa Signature HotelClub (enjoy up to 75% at 55,000 hotel worldwide)</li><br /><li style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Visa Signature Exclusive Benefits</li></ol><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Personally i was attracted to 3 main benefit:</div><br /><div><ul><li style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Complimentary Movie Tickets, this is extremely useful especially useful as my girlfriend and I loves to watch movie. With this benefit, I get to watch movie at all GSC Cinemas, be it Gold Class, Premiere Class or Normal Class together with my girlfriend for the price of ONE.</li><br /><li style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">CIMB Visa Signature Hotel Club, while I'm not a travel addict, but I do travel and this offer could really help me save a lot when I go on holidays. For more info go to <a href="http://www.hotelclub.com/cimb/">http://www.hotelclub.com/cimb/</a></li><br /><li style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">CIMB Smart Reward, this would be the most important benefit of the 3 because CIMB cards offer pretty good discounts at over 500 dining, retail and lifestyle outlets. </li></ul></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img height="375" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Tdic3dLHOOI/AAAAAAAAGms/Gh8fh7Noqkk/s800/20110512%20-%20CIMB%20Visa%20Infinite%202.jpeg" width="500" /><br />My complimentary tickets for Plaza Premium Lounge </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">With the rising inflation rate and weak economy outlook, its certainly good to be able to enjoy some discount be it wen we dine out, go for movies or even when we go for a holiday.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">If you would like to enjoy some great savings just like me, do check out on the CIMB Visa Signature. I've done some comparison with several Visa Signature offering from other local and overseas bank and still find CIMB's offering to be the best.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"></div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-51988649922810794482011-05-08T10:06:00.000+08:002011-12-01T12:11:20.982+08:00Happy Mother's Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My siblings and I would usually treat our mum to a nice dinner during Mother's Day. This year, we plan to do it differently. Yesterday we got up at 3am and was at Sunway Pyramid at 4am. No, the shops doesn't open until 10am and we were not there for freebies. We were there to queue up at Machines to get the much talk about iPad2. Yes we are getting an iPad2 for Mother's Day and we love our mum so much that we got up that early on a Saturday just to make sure that we get one.</div>
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By 6am, there were more than 100 people in the queue and by 9am, there's more than 300 people. We were lucky to be the top 30 in the queue. God knows when the first guy in line started queuing up. These people would probably be getting one for Mother's Day too. Yes, its not cheap but the price is Malaysia is still among the cheapest in the world. </div>
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Anyway decided to get the White(its a must to get white cause its the Apple official colour) 64GB iPad2 WiFi version. We decided not to get the 3G version because 3G service in Malaysia is still lacking in terms of speed and coverage, trust me after all I've been doing Enterprise Sales with the local telco for almost 4 years. The WiFi only version cost RM2099, RM400 cheaper than the 3G version.</div>
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Right after we got our hands on the iPad2 with screen protector and casing of cause, we headed over to Lot 10, where YES flagship store is located. Yes, we decided to say YES to YTL's new communication service. We got a YES Huddle for RM1199, which comes with a FREE Huddle(Worth RM399), RM800 credit, RM400 rebate, Yes Life Account, and Yes email. Shall explain in details on why we decided to say YES in my next post.</div>
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Essentially the YES Huddle is a portable Broadband(Wimax) Modem with a WiFi hub build in that support up to 5 devices at any one time. We headed over to Lot 10's Hutong for brunch after getting our YES account registered.</div>
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My brother did the setup before keeping it back in the box and presented to our beloved mum today. Our mum was beaming with joy when she saw the iPad2. I could tell that she was excited with her new toy as she can now check her emails, Facebook, recipes and her research while on the move. That's our little way of showing our love for you mummy. It may not be a million dollar house or car, but its gift worth getting and we hope it will help you in your everyday life. On behalf of my siblings, Mummy we would like to tell you that we are grateful that you brought us to this world and we LOVE you very much. Happy Mother's Day.</div>
</div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-91984499765749264622011-04-27T23:47:00.002+08:002011-08-10T22:53:53.420+08:00World Bloggers & Social Media Summit 2011 - Soft Launch<div style="text-align: justify;">Well I've been blogging for several years now ever since late 2007. Started out more as a diary to keep track of events that happen around me. Soon I was invited to events, parties, launches, reviews and so on. I must admit that I enjoy every single bit of attention and recognition given to me. yes I'm an attention seeker.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While its not easy to find the free time to attend events, edit pictures and write while juggling with my busy schedule in the corporate world, I guess the 2 second of fame outweigh and rule. I may not be the top blogger in the country or as famous as Kennysia but I guess I've achieve some level of fame. If not, why on earth would I be invited to attend the Soft Launch of the World Bloggers & Social Media Summit. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The event which was held at Luna Bar, Menara Pan Global is organised by MyEvents International, a subsidiary of Dawoo Holdings Sdn Bhd. It's essentially a preview of what to expect in the upcoming summit which will be held on the 15th & 16th of June 2011 @ PWTC(Putra World Trade Centre) Kuala Lumpur.</div><div>
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Interestingly I also met my long long distance cousin, Amber Chia. Okok I was just pulling your legs, she may have the same surname as mine but as far as I know we are totally not related</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
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The result was a <b>disastrous</b> one. In case you may wonder how bad could a race go wrong?, read on.......</div><div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7Z0PgQ9bI/AAAAAAAAGjQ/rai1ZqBjIhI/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%201.jpg" width="349" height="500" /><br />Energizer Night Race 2011 Promotional poster.<br /><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Held last Saturday, this year's night race was said to be rather special because it was held at the Sepang International Circuit, a prestigious venue reserved for world class event such as the Formula 1 race. When Energizer Night Race 2011 venue was announced on major press early December 2010, runners flock to the official website to register because being able to run on the circuit can only be a dream to most runners.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Registration was closed upon achieving more than 10,000 runners on the 24th February 2011, way earlier than the closing date of 1 March 2011. Energizer and Expose Media intend to make history with 10k runners, double the number of participants compared to last year.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">On the race day, like any other runners, my friend and I carpooled together and drove some 60KM/way (Toll RM7.40/way) to the deserted town of Sepang. Based on my company's petrol allowance of RM0.70/km, the total cost of travelling will come to RM98.80(mileage plus toll) for both way.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Just as we were approaching the Sepang International Circuit, we were stuck in a brief traffic jam due to the lack of signage and the alleged illegal parking collection by the Rela volunteers.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7Z0-rDGVI/AAAAAAAAGjU/-kp_SxAhoWI/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%202.JPG" width="374" height="500" /><br />A Rela volunteers caught in action<br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">The parking cost RM10 per entry and they even issue a receipt.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7Z1MpHaWI/AAAAAAAAGjY/saob6CSq4H8/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%203.JPG" width="500" height="371" /><br />No company name or logo was printed on the receipt</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">The worse part about this whole parking issue is Terms and Conditions printed which says the Organiser is not liable for damages caused to vehicle and parked at owners own risk. From the comment which was posted online, some unfortunate participant's car got broken into and their valuable were stolen. How could this have happen? Well from what I know, after collecting entrance fees from car owners, those Rela volunteers left the car park unattended. Come to think about it, they might be the <b>culprits</b>.</div></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">From the car park, we need to walk quite a distance towards the Sepang International Circuit Entrance then walk past the Welcome Centre followed by the mall area and then follow the crowd walk down the stairs to the access tunnel toward the pit building. This is where the nightmare began, as the stairs area and tunnel were humid and not ventilated(probably the ventilation system and air con wasn't turned). To make matter worse, there was a terrible human traffic jam. Have a look yourself:</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPBM04qeA1o2EvbGETAMgQm4ZLSQJ1f8bKTbp3hmwioa8-MayQooM1LG4XPuI0MUx6q7B4jkZwhSpfVsga3oA39_wuBAvC2frbfFCxOL8eo7vQJsvEFaG7WpXfRI1cVaBjo9x7IAMk3T0Q/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%204.jpg" width="376" height="500" /><br />The traffic was at a standstill that some can even use sometime to reply messages</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">What causes the bad traffic?</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7Z3Cdjg0I/AAAAAAAAGjg/7c1EbN99OuM/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%205.jpg" width="500" height="374" /><br />The small door is one of the cause</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Apart from the small door, the other reason was due to the understaffed and poor location of the headlight distribution point. The distribution point was manned by only 5 staffs who have to attend to more than 10k runners. On top of that it was located right after the stairs just as people come up from the tunnel, causing massive disruption to traffic flow.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7Z3iZZReI/AAAAAAAAGjk/pzKbKP-J0Q0/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%206.JPG" width="500" height="375" /><br />Look at the crowd VS the workers ratio</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">After collecting the headlights, everyone is free to roam around the Sepang Circuit. The race kicks off at about 7.30pm onward with the 42km starting first, follow by 21km, 11km and 5km respectively right after that.</div><div><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7Z342oRDI/AAAAAAAAGjo/MQUsUHXKvso/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%207.jpg" width="500" height="375" /><br />The night view was awesome when everyone turned their headlights red before the race starts. (Photo courtesy of http://runwithme.blogspot.com)<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Everyone was asked to turn on the white light before the race was flag off after the opening speech by the VVIP. Another problem arises not long after the race was flagged off. The initial plan was to have 2 water station strategically located along the Sepang International Circuit, however during the race, only 1 water station was setup. This left many runners grasping for water and air.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7Z5ZbiPgI/AAAAAAAAGjs/nCkW1AM8Ots/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%208.JPG" width="500" height="376" /><br />The water station circled in red on the map was during the race.<br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Runners were promised that there will be a water station for every 2 -3 km but it turn out to have only 1 water station for every 5.5KM. There were no water station at the finishing lines which left many runners badly dehydrated and some almost faint.<br /></div><p align="center"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NLjbvxKqjoJY_-_wkPvuIke72qYMq1j65BUPNXafa8IPv5oceJeU42EG4LOz35yC6UgP0guiXr9S65d_hDaOTy2GNFUjBTkUhyYn9Df-Qe8AFohe8v56bWrrjENWq6uW2tz9UMlEmZg3/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2024.jpg" width="500" height="169" /><br />An excerpt of the race info from the official page<br /></p><p align="center" style="text-align: justify;">After having run a distant of 11KM and 21KM, runners was made to queue up what is known at the longest queue in Malaysia Race history. Queue exceed 1km and worse of all, it barely moved. All these hassle just to get our finisher shirt, medal and certificate.</p><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7Z6Lu4IdI/AAAAAAAAGjw/7jqpqiGizCw/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%209.jpg" width="500" height="374" /><br />This queue lead up to the pit building.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Why was the queue so long? For the record, the 11KM category has about 5,000 runners and there's only one queue. There organiser only hired 5 people distribute the goody bags to 5,000 runners and they only start to pack the goody bag when people start queuing.<br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">This resulted in the long and slow moving queue. Afters waiting for 45 minutes or so, people begin to get frustrated as the queue barely moves, this prompted people to cut queue and soon there is a huge crowd surrounding the distribution counter.</div><div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7Z7cgHs9I/AAAAAAAAGj0/oxAUpMgxoQk/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2010.jpg" width="500" height="375" /><br />Goody Bags being throw around.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Instead of distributing the organisers begin to throw goody bags at the crowds, causing it's contents to drop off. Most participants ended up getting just an empty bag. This irresponsible action further fuel anger among the participants, which began pushing and fighting to get hold of a well deserved gift.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7auQcU8PI/AAAAAAAAGkA/SRQ2qhvtzGo/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2011.JPG" width="500" height="374" /><br />See how the bags were thrown.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">As time pass more and more people begin to complete the race and join in the rush at the counter. People got more inpatient and acted fiercely. The organizer could no longer control the crowd and decided to close the pit's shutter to stop the fierce crowd from crowding the counter. At the same time the police were called in to help control the crowd.</div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT91bZWhk54PTgZNaqmUo9YkEN06tkoYLHK4IaJ24sGyLXtnRnULDjxXdfhAx_70V6dA0YlO_kmr6RWB7aO03prauXL_pYhjV-o5hx8ioqtFRBCXI3-sOFFOkSRRqOd5OgRnPBHCIep9aM/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2012.JPG" width="500" height="374" /><br />Shutter Closing</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7cQA51ZbI/AAAAAAAAGlA/cLi38s_wwHk/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2013.jpg" width="500" height="375" /><br />The crowd was so packed that it made it almost impossible for those standing under the shutter to escape. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" align="justify">At this instant, it reminds me of the game Prince of Persia( the 2D version introduced in the early 90's) This action is indeed a dangerous one taken by the organiser as people may be crush to death under the strong mechanical force of the shutter(okay I may have exaggerated a little, but people might still get injured). Within seconds, the organisers manage to keep themselves shield from the participants.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7axMx1yRI/AAAAAAAAGkE/PQCWfkkdKsM/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2014.jpg" width="500" height="374" /><br />The huge crowd being lock out.</p></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7Z_scpMbI/AAAAAAAAGj4/m8-5NLRpTR4/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2015.jpg" width="500" height="374" /><br />Participants discussing on what to do next</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">While the huge majoring of the crowd were locked out, same were trapped inside the pit. These unlucky people were then question by the police and became suspect for creating chaos earlier.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7ay2YtOQI/AAAAAAAAGkI/36JyQeZavuk/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2016.JPG" width="500" height="374" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some of the people that were detained and questioned</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">While those trapped inside were questioned, the organiser and the police also made an announcement via the PA system those the crowd waiting outside the pit. Ms Josie the Director of Expose Media(Organiser) said something like this: "We will not be distributing anymore goody bags as the crowd when out of control. I know that not all of you are HOOLIGANS but unfortunately there are some among us. All goody bag, certificate and medal will be posted to the runners registered address." Notice that I highlighted the word hooligans, how can she as the director of the organising company say such a thing? After all, all the runners paid money to participants, and we are certainly no beggars.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7d2R6o3ZI/AAAAAAAAGlU/F7TpyLBwuus/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2017.jpg" width="500" height="374" /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Tons of goody bags were left un-distributed after the chaos</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7a1BUbgNI/AAAAAAAAGkQ/6s7E5bq3Pjg/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2018.jpg" width="500" height="374" /><br />The mess</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Soon everyone begin to head home after along, tiring and disappointed night, fan page dedicated to the ill organised event begin to pop up, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BoycottEnergizerNightRace">Boycott Energizer Night Race</a> & <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Energizer2011">Energizer Night Race 2011: We want justice</a> were among the 2 page created and the 2 pages garner about 6,000 fan in just a matter of 3 days.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">The lack of information from the organiser and Energizer itself, fuel anger among participants. Tons of nasty comments were posted on the on the 2 facebook fan page demanding for refund, public apology, certificate, complaint on the parking, lack of medical personal were seen on the pages. This prompted the print media to do a write up. These are the link:</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><a href="http://www.mmail.com.my/content/69751-sports-chief-dark">Malay Mail: Sports Chief in the Dark</a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><a href="http://www.mmail.com.my/content/69875-no-fun-run?quicktabs_2=1">Malay Mail: No fun in this run</a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><a href="http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/4/18/nation/8502774&sec=nation">The Star: Participants run down organiser of night marathon</a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"></div><br />Here's an excerpt from the online news:<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7a1F9e88I/AAAAAAAAGkM/fpkBz8Uv2FQ/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2019.jpg" width="500" height="425" /></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">And here's note posted by Josie Huang Wan Ling, the Emcee and Director of the Event Company. She seems to blame all the 10,000 runners but herself. Shame on you Josie Huang!!!</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7bGSLca6I/AAAAAAAAGkc/8daorg00rkE/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2021.jpg" width="522" height="402" /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Despite the tons of complaints and grievances made on the various social media network, the organiser and Energizer fail respond quickly, probably because they didn't expect the event to make a 360 degrees turn from what they intended to achieve. While participants were busy bombarding the official Energizer Night Race page on facebook with all kinds of harsh comments., the administrator did not bother to reply, instead they were busy deleting comments which agitate all the disgruntled participants.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>The only official apology was made 2 days later and it was made online by Expose Media.</div><p align="center"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7dLPSpb6I/AAAAAAAAGlQ/EOfKnBQZTMw/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2022.jpg" width="500" height="485" /></p><div style="text-align: justify;">After a national disaster, just a simple apology posted online isn't enough, especially so when the office address isn't even valid in the first place.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Then Energizer came and shed some light just a knight in shining amour coming to the rescue. But wait, aren't the the main sponsor and culprit ? I mean the race itself is called Energizer Night race for a reason and Energizer was the one who appointed the Event Organizer. Thus they should have came out earlier and not when everything change from bad to worse.Anyway, here's a copy of the apology letter form Energizer:</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7cCWxZgMI/AAAAAAAAGk4/da26-ONVNgs/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2023.jpg" width="500" height="372" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Ironically, our local sport minister doesn't seem to be doing a good job either. There were so much publicity for Energizer Night Race all of the mainstream media but our Sport Minister, Dato' Ahmad Shabery Chee claims that his ministry is not aware of this race and has not giving any green light to the organizer. Ermmm, looks like everyone is pushing the responsibility around now.</div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; "><b><div class="s" style="font-weight: normal; font-size: small; max-width: 42em; display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; "><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; "><b><div class="s" style="font-weight: normal; font-size: small; max-width: 42em; display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; "><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Ta7aGIpBY8I/AAAAAAAAGj8/Vo4bVMlgQRE/s800/20110416%20-%20Energizer%20Nightmare%2025.JPG" width="500" height="408" /></span></div></b></span></div></span></div></b></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Ever since the race day, runner has written complain to everyone they could think off, the media, the sport ministry, and even Energizer International. It has also gone viral on the social media network. The effect were just too much, that Energizer Malaysia's Managing Director, Mr Mike Foong has to step out and offer a public apology to all the runners and promises that Energizer will take over the roll of the Event Organizer and do the following:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><ul><li>Provide full refund on the registration fees to all runners(RM50 for all 10,000 runners, that's a tune of RM500,000) </li><li>To courier goodies bag too all runner (includes medal, finishing t-shirt, headlights, certificate.) </li></ul>All this will be done before end of May 2011. All runners are advised to update their information on <a href="http://www.energizernightrace.com.my/">Energizer Night Race official website</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>To those working with Energizer, better make sure you keep to your words and deliver what you have promised. Don't create another blunder.</div><div><br /></div><div>And this is the worse race I've ever participated. Glad I'm part of this bitter history, something which I will tell my grandchildren 50 years from now. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >**Photo's are taken from the Internet, my apology for not being able to give credit to most of the photos as I've no idea who actually owns it. If you happen to own any of the photo's used in this post, kindly drop me a message and I shall gladly update with a credit note. Thanks</span></div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-9468898178351448712011-04-19T23:53:00.003+08:002011-06-27T23:19:36.162+08:00Complimentary Drink @ Starbucks with American Express<div style="text-align: justify;">If you love to drink and hangout at Starbucks, its probably time for you to apply for an American Express Card issued by Maybank. Make no mistake, this is not an advertorial for American Express or Maybank.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/Tdicq35lM6I/AAAAAAAAGmk/Rp1JAYDrrwE/s800/20110419%20-%20Amex%20%26%20Starbucks%20Complimentary%20Drink%201.jpeg" height="500" width="375" /></div><br /><b>Why?</b> </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's because American Express Card is currently running a promotion with <b>Starbucks</b> which entitle you to a <b>complimentary beverage</b> of the same value or less when you purchase a drink with your American Express Card. This promotion will be valid till <b>31st October 2011</b>.</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/TdicqyZFjMI/AAAAAAAAGmo/PrbDwWGUiqA/s800/20110419%20-%20Amex%20%26%20Starbucks%20Complimentary%20Drink%202.jpeg" height="375" width="500" /><br />The Terms & Conditions</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So if you have not got an American Express card, maybe its time to get one. Heard there are lots of other benefits and privilege coming soon too. </div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-42968547735845032562011-04-15T23:50:00.000+08:002011-07-20T23:51:02.903+08:00BlackBerry Playbook Media Preview @ Kuala Lumpur<div style="text-align: justify;">Early this week I receive an exclusive invite to the media preview for the BlackBerry Playbook. Held today at the luxurious Bridge Bar, Level 28 GTower, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. Majority of those who attended the event are tech reviewers and top local bloggers. </div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rpx_pp3FSNU/TibevuPV2MI/AAAAAAAAGrY/0FAYb9nu2m0/s800/20110415%252520-%252520BlackBerry%252520PlayBook%252520Media%252520Preview%2525201.jpeg" height="375" width="500" /><br />Bridge Bar on the backdrop</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XSShSL8aa10/Tibev2UG-LI/AAAAAAAAGrk/TAwvMMR1YpQ/s800/20110415%252520-%252520BlackBerry%252520PlayBook%252520Media%252520Preview%2525202.jpeg" height="375" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3 lovely model posing with the mock Playbook.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As this is a close & private event, only a handful of people attended this event. SmashPoP(Jason Goh), Daphne Iking, The BlackBerry Malaysia social media team, LiewCF are among those who were invited.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--mmND5kPwPg/TibewAV1JVI/AAAAAAAAGrc/in8N4-oe1mw/s800/20110415%252520-%252520BlackBerry%252520PlayBook%252520Media%252520Preview%2525203.jpeg" height="375" width="500" /><br />Model, Me, Simon So, Simon Yap, Jason Goh, model and Rames</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Mb9T5QrIRRE/TibewUUkLPI/AAAAAAAAGro/q7u6Jl4GW44/s800/20110415%252520-%252520BlackBerry%252520PlayBook%252520Media%252520Preview%2525204.jpeg" height="375" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Joe Lebosi and myself</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BtOL8abeX3M/TibewsGXOeI/AAAAAAAAGrg/BQFcibIrawY/s800/20110415%252520-%252520BlackBerry%252520PlayBook%252520Media%252520Preview%2525205.jpeg" height="375" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Daphne Iking</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h_nDhzv3E_o/TibeuaxmScI/AAAAAAAAGq8/hJYo0VCM4Ns/s800/20110415%252520-%252520BlackBerry%252520PlayBook%252520Media%252520Preview%2525206.jpeg" height="375" width="500" /><br />The BlackBerry Playbook in my palm.. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2aPTA4tkpCQ/TibeuT9AsfI/AAAAAAAAGrE/sFon5HR-4Kw/s800/20110415%252520-%252520BlackBerry%252520PlayBook%252520Media%252520Preview%2525207.jpeg" height="375" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fellow Bloggers and myself checking out the features</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SS6Y4Gq5fro/TibeuXYJpBI/AAAAAAAAGrA/laVj_LtF56g/s800/20110415%252520-%252520BlackBerry%252520PlayBook%252520Media%252520Preview%2525208.jpeg" height="375" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The technical guy from RIM giving us a brief on the device</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The idea of this device is so that people can play with it, thus its called the Playbook. However when you pair it up with a BlackBerry, you can certainly do more than play. Once you've pair up the device, you can BBM on a Playbook, check your BES email and do the regular stuff which you normally do on a BlackBerry except making calls.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ml_qzumvq3Y/Tibeu3XVyXI/AAAAAAAAGrM/5YckZlrD3rc/s800/20110415%252520-%252520BlackBerry%252520PlayBook%252520Media%252520Preview%2525209.jpeg" height="375" width="500" /><br />and here's Daphne having fun with the Playbook's camera</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Mo_0zhtcqtU/Tibeu1kAADI/AAAAAAAAGrI/9t72SLE5OmY/s800/20110415%252520-%252520BlackBerry%252520PlayBook%252520Media%252520Preview%25252010.jpeg" height="375" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Daphne giving the seductive look</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Like the iPad 2, the Playbook came with 2 camera, one on the front and one behind. From the preview just now, the front camera appear to be sharper than the iPad 2 or any other tablet available in the market.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FePArqs0Y48/TibevBz7e5I/AAAAAAAAGrQ/lhCHUmkbDvc/s800/20110415%252520-%252520BlackBerry%252520PlayBook%252520Media%252520Preview%25252011.jpeg" height="375" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Reading made easy when you connect the Playbook to your LCD screen via HDMI cable</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Vccs8FXhg6g/TibevRgSWXI/AAAAAAAAGrU/4yYdu7LHnbo/s800/20110415%252520-%252520BlackBerry%252520PlayBook%252520Media%252520Preview%25252012.jpeg" height="500" width="375" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Need for Speed on Playbook</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you would like to have a feel of how its like play Need For Speed on Playbook, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76uizw41Nww">click here</a>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">More for update on the upcoming BlackBerry Launches & Events, join these 2 official Facebook pages:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BlackBerryMY">BlackBerry Malaysia</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bbmyc">BlackBerry Malaysia Community</a></div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-31494608360980998892011-03-21T23:51:00.004+08:002011-06-27T23:14:37.415+08:00Airasia X CEO Mr Azran Osman-Rani<div style="text-align: justify;">Just came back from a wonderful talk at Intercontinental Hotel(Nikko Hotel) organised by Young Corporate Malaysians(YCM). This time around, the speaker is rather special, he is the CEO of AirAsia X, Mr Azran Osman-Rani who talks about his journey in the corporate world, how he ended up with the top job at AirAsia X and how he manages AirAsia X. I must say that I'm truly impressed with how down to earth he was during the whole session. Honestly did not know much about him(didn't even know that he is the CEO of AirAsia X) until today's talk.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Long story cut short, it was truly an inspiring session to hear him talk.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mNqgms5XhIXpeQK2zF7OQQ?feat=embedwebsite"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mNqgms5XhIXpeQK2zF7OQQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/TZdKzs1iIII/AAAAAAAAGbU/YuViuIUJIKg/s800/20110321%20-%20YCM%20-%20AirAsiaX%20Azran%20Osman%20Rani.jpeg" height="500" width="375" /></a><br />AirAsia X CEO Mr Azran Osman-Rani & myself</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After spending more than an hour listen to the humble gentlemen, I find that he is truly an inspiring corporate leader that other local top guns should strive to emulate. He is someone that could inspire his colleague to think out of the box and work smart to achieve a common goal. Will definitely look forward to work for bosses like him.</div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-69430043536785853862011-03-19T22:10:00.001+08:002011-06-27T23:18:41.083+08:003rd PutraJaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta<div><div style="text-align: justify;">Attended the 3rd PurtaJaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta for the very first time this morning. This annual event is held for the 3rd time this year at the same old venue, PutraJaya. It was much of a disappointment I must say. I was expecting it to be an event of international standard, but it turns out to be otherwise with many stalls setup to monetize from the innocent crowd.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="375" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/TZdK1Vc8cOI/AAAAAAAAGbY/mwj3ZC1iuDc/s800/20110319%20-%20Putrajaya%20Hot%20Air%20Balloon%20Fiesta%201.jpeg" width="500" /><br />The skyline of PutraJaya being filled with balloons.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="375" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/TZdK19nrIGI/AAAAAAAAGbc/VNPLVIDnBpo/s800/20110319%20-%20Putrajaya%20Hot%20Air%20Balloon%20Fiesta%202.jpeg" width="500" /><br />Doraemon, my favourite among the many balloons on display.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="500" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/TZdK2BnNpQI/AAAAAAAAGbg/oEl8jkVoTN0/s800/20110319%20-%20Putrajaya%20Hot%20Air%20Balloon%20Fiesta%203.jpeg" width="375" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="375" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/TZdK2ogny1I/AAAAAAAAGbk/yUaUJRDvXUM/s800/20110319%20-%20Putrajaya%20Hot%20Air%20Balloon%20Fiesta%204.jpeg" width="500" /><br />Me and Doraemon in the background<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="375" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/TZdK3jggwsI/AAAAAAAAGbo/1z16_vy6mI8/s800/20110319%20-%20Putrajaya%20Hot%20Air%20Balloon%20Fiesta%205.jpeg" width="500" /><br />Doraemon being suck till death by its owner. jk jk..</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not too sure what when wrong there, but the sky was rather cloudy and wind were quite strong. Left the venue in less than an hour as the entire thing is just a waste of time. I will never come for this event again, unless they have a really attractive WAU factor to woo me.</div>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867019865333705081.post-69689380611679171662011-03-18T23:07:00.002+08:002011-06-27T23:16:50.107+08:00St. Patrick's Festival 2011 @ Changkat Bukit Bintang<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Guinness Malaysia hosted the St. Patrick's Festival last night Changkat Bukit Bintang. This is the first time the whole street is close from traffic and the public can literally sit, dine and drink along the street of Changkat. Anyway, had a quick dinner at Wong Ah Wah @ Jalan Alor with my girlfriend Michelle before taking a stroll to Changkat. It's been raining quite a bit lately, but the weather last night was just perfect for an outdoor event (guess Guinness must have hired a good bomoh).</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img height="375" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/TZdK4DckrBI/AAAAAAAAGbs/N537DR3hOvQ/s800/20110317%20-%20St%20Patrick%20%40%20Changkat%201.jpeg" width="500" /><br />VVIP from Guinness posing for the media<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img height="500" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/TZdK4zGiTMI/AAAAAAAAGbw/zlH13YR3JkI/s800/20110317%20-%20St%20Patrick%20%40%20Changkat%202.jpeg" width="375" /><br />Some simple do's and dont's</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">I wonder what's the use of this important notice? Firstly it was stated that the consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly for non-muslim consumer and above the age of 21yo. However from my observation, there were lots of muslim consumers and those who are well below 21 having a jolly good time drinking all night long.<br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Secondly it also mentioned that No cash transactions of alcoholic drinks on the streets, only in outlet, but the waitress were busy serving Guinness Stout in plastics cups for RM10 each.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">My point is why bother to put up such notice when the organizer clearly doesn't have the manpower and willpower to enforce it in the first place. Anyway, the main purpose was to have fun and that's exactly what I did all night long.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img height="375" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/TZdK503FtDI/AAAAAAAAGb0/hObM94Ir24k/s800/20110317%20-%20St%20Patrick%20%40%20Changkat%203.jpeg" width="500" /><br />Michelle and I with Mr Guinness</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="justify"><img height="375" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/TZdK6aI6pdI/AAAAAAAAGb4/N87w_fgsdnQ/s800/20110317%20-%20St%20Patrick%20%40%20Changkat%204.jpeg" width="500" /><br />Super bike seems to be the theme of the night and these are some of the super bike parked outside Fangapani</div><br /><p align="justify">I was glad to have went for the event as I meet many of my old friends that I've not seen for ages. One of them is my good old buddy Thompson who was my schoolmate back in high school. Apparently this chap is currently attached with Guinness Anchor Berhad.</p><p align="center"><img height="500" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/TZdK7WreSKI/AAAAAAAAGb8/BHrEayG3DD0/s800/20110317%20-%20St%20Patrick%20%40%20Changkat%205.jpeg" width="375" /><br />Thompson & Myself</p><p align="justify">I also meet his colleague who is my junior back in the Uni days when I was actively involved in AIESEC the International Student Organisation. Something which I still hold very close to my heart till today.</p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img height="500" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_4uBJe-7MO3c/TZdK77FZjpI/AAAAAAAAGcA/1re-6PZwQGQ/s800/20110317%20-%20St%20Patrick%20%40%20Changkat%206.jpeg" width="375" /><br />Me & Julie Kuan</div><p>I definitely had fun meeting with tons of people familiar people on the street yesterday. Looking forward to more fun next year.<br /><br />Time to catch some sleep. Adios!!</p>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612080924913467105noreply@blogger.com0