Deep BLUE SEA

^_^ Been reading lots & lots & lotsa Blogie's tweets & fb about the SEA.
AND "just so happened" that ASEANBLOGGERS are all living in the SEA (South Eeat Asia).
SO "just a thought" to write something ...about the SEA... what many may have already known... yet...
...not knowning where the SEA is ??? ^^ sound strange...? hahaha - gotcha - lets get CLEVER and lets talk about bizzzzzzzzz nest (BUSINESS) ...

Blue SEA(Market/ Product)		Red SEA (Market/ Product)
1	Not Yet in Existence / Explored		Existing
2	Demand is created		Boundaries - defined/ accepted
3	Competition irrelevant		Competitive
4	Rules of Game to be set		Rules of Games are known
5	Wider, deeper potential of market space		Potential of Market Space - Restricted/ Set
6	Ample opportunity for growth		Products become commodities or niche,
7	Profitable and rapid		Cutthroat competition turns the ocean bloody

 
Seen the above before ???
What has that got to do with me, you may be thinking. hmmmm, let's see.
Whatever you may be working on right now, does the points below applicable/ helpful to you?

Builds on the concept of

·      VALUE INNOVATION

·      Being able to INCREASE VALUE while

·      REDUCING COSTS at the same time

Will it makes sense if relate the above concept with the below?

You CAN achieve this when you grasp the above concept

Ø  BECOMING ENVIRONMENTAL – FRIENDLY, can actually

Ø  LOWER the production COSTS by,

Ø reducing the INPUTS used.

Ø  BY NOT TAKING the STRUCTURE of the operating environment AS a given,

Ø  a company may generate ADDITIONAL REVENUES from 

Ø  BETTER products and

Ø  CREATE NEW BUSINESSES, by

Ø  TAKING a RECONSTRUCTIONIST approach to strategy

THE END - HEAL THE WORLD, make it a BETTER place, for you & for me & the entire human race ^^ 

ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly Caucus meeting MANILA, Philippines

^_^  ASEAN is not SMALL 

Head of Delegations from ASEAN May, June, 2011

...nearly 600 million pepole. Both in term of population and area bigger than Europe.

In term of natural disaster problems far greater than Europe. The concerns of Europe are equally felt by leaders of ASEAN, but we are less developed in every sector as compare to Europe.

Combating Drug Menace Meeting in Cambodia May, 2011

Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar - made his mark in AIPA circut. one of his comments, "It is a window through which each of us here try to contribute for the wellbeing not only Malaysian but ASEAN citizen as the whole. If European can so can we in Asia. We have to show the world that we can take care of our own affairs." 

Just finished bilayeral meeting with Indonesian delegation, the issues raised,

1. Mechanism for interaction between Parliament of Indonesia & Indonesia. Suggested the formation of Malaysia/Indonesia Caucus so the members could react as and when some issues arised between the two countries,

2. The MoU signed by the two govts of Malaysia/Indonesia on foreign workers particularly house maids. Seeking for monitoring mechanism on its implementation and effectiveness, and

With Speaker Feliciano Belmonte

3. The question of school for foreign workers children. Establishment and recognition of the products. Both parties agreed to bring the matters in 2 & 3 to their respective government for clarification and where necessary for action. As for the formation of Malaysia/ Indonesia Parliamentary caucus both agreed to bring to their Parliament for action and formation.

ASEAN MDA Scientific Conference in Borneo - WHEN ???

Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

MALAYSIAN DIETITIANS’ ASSOCIATION

Scientific Conference & 17th AGM

(20th - 22th July, 2011)

Bridging Gaps in Nutrition Care for the Community

- A Multidisciplinary Approach

 Invited Speakers:

Kim Crawley (AUSTRALIA)

Lauren Williams (AUSTRALIA)

Doris Lau Pik Shan (HONG KONG)

Heidi Chan Tze Man (HONG KONG)

Sandra van Lill (NEW ZEALAND)

Lim Siew Choo (SINGAPORE)

Azmina Govindji (UNITED KINGDOM)

20 SPEAKERS FROM MALAYSIA

RREGISTRATION's FORM & CONFERENCE's DETAILS

- Conference Information/ Programme

- Best Poster Presentation Award

- Hotel Information/ Tour Packages

 Please contact

Conference Secretariat:

Console Communications Sdn Bhd

Suite 12.9 Level 12, Wisma UOA II, 21 Jalan

Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Tel: +603 2162 0566 (Monday - Friday)

Fax: +603 2161 6560

Email: aaron@console.com.my 

 

BORNEO - Sematan Palm Beach Resort 世外桃源

for booking go to Website: Sematan Palm Beach Resort ^_^  My Home Town

Sematan Palm Beach Resort 世外桃源

Sematan is a small fishing village town in Sarawak facing the South China Sea.

Just a short distance from the Sarawak-Kalimantan (Indonesia) border.

For a taste of local culture, make a visit to the Selakau Longhouse nearby or perhaps take a look at the oldest Chinese wooden shop in Sematan that dated back to about 150 years old. Inquire the resort staff for more information on the village and its people here.  

Nature lovers can hike at the nearby Gunung Gading National Park. If you're lucky, you'll be able to see the world's largest flower, Rafflesia, bloom in its glory. Alternatively, hop on a boat to Tanjung Datu National Park to discover the untouched flora and fauna of the Sarawak rainforest.

   

SEMATAN PALM BEACH RESORT

Lot 295, Kpg Sg. Kilong, Jalan Seacom 94100 Sematan, Kuching, Sarawak

Tel : 6082-712 388, 711808 Fax : 6082-711788 Email : spbr295@streamyx.com

Small resort offering a relaxing place easily reach by road. Two hours drive (120 km) from Kuching.

Peaceful natural environment with uninterrupted view of the South China Sea.
Opened in 2004, the resort is well known for its long stretch of clean sandy beach.

 
There are plenty of activities to keep you occupied during your stay at the resort. Other than simply swim and sunbathe by the beach, be a little adventurous when you're there.
Don't miss the jelly- fish factory. However, the factory only welcomes visitors during jellyfish season in the months of April and May. This is when one can witness how freshly caught jellyfish are processed for the market. Sematan is Surrounded by a peaceful, rich, natural environment. 

What to do in Sematan Town :

1) leisurely walk on serene beaches,

2) take a dip in nearby refreshing waterfall,

3) visit a Selakau longhouse,

4) cycle through hills, padi fields and paper farms,

5) sea kayaking,

6) take a leisure boat ride sight seeing nearby islands and coastal cruise such as Teluk Melano and Tanjung Datu’ National Park.

7) dive and snorkel at the Talang Talang Islands,

8) hike Gunung Gading National Park to see the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia,

9) visit watermelon farms galore.

Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo

where on earth i WORK ???


^_^ IOU - not sure who's been reading BUT... accountability is a virtue, regardless 

About My Company - the Pride of Borneo 2011 - 1st Ever Convention Centre to envelope event up to 5000 people comfortably.


My "pick up" Line  ^^

Hello ! Greetings from Borneo!

My name is Abigail Law and I would like to introduce you, Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, 

located by a marina overlooking historic rainforest, Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) is the first international purpose-built convention centre on the island of Borneo.

BCCK has a rainforest themed architecture, and a major feature of the centre's design when viewed from the outside is its roof structure. The roof is shaped in the form of a 'ririg' leaf, a rainforest plant that plays an important role in the local indigenous cultures. With environmental preservation in mind, rain water will automatically be channelled down the central vein of the leaf on the rooftop and collected for irrigation in the centre's gardens and grounds.

BCK Floor plan – Great Hall supported by 14 breakout rooms

 

About Kuching, Sarawak:

Kuching is the capital of Sarawak and Sarawak is a state in Malaysia.  Sarawak is the biggest state in Malaysia. It is also the state with the most districts in Malaysia, home to Batang Rajang, the country's longest river, the world's biggest flower the Rafflesia, and the Brooke Birdwing, the world's largest butterfly. Sarawak also boasts the world's most extensive cave system, the world's oldest rainforest the size of Austria and evidence of the earliest known existence of man in Southeast Asia.

 

To get to Kuching you have options of flight routes as follows:

• Those participating in Brunei, can fly direct to Kuching or take a bus to Miri and then fly to Kuching.
• From other destinations around the world, you can fly to Kuala Lumpur (Capital of Malaysia) and then take another flight direct to Kuching.
• There are daily direct flights to Kuching from Singapore.
• The other route that can also be taken by some Asian Countries is to take a flight from their Country to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and then board another flight direct to Kuching.
• Likewise you can also board a flight to Brunei Darussalam and fly direct to Kuching from there.

You can read all about the latest development on BCCK via www.bcck.com.my website

Featuring world-class facilities, BCCK combines spacious design, flexible and elegant conference halls with a professional and experienced management team and 5 star service, bringing you a unique event experience. BCCK , uniquely designed with all the meeting facilities on one level, to accommodate events from 5 – 5,000 delegates. The Great Hall with 2,793 sqm of pillar-less event space, is complimented by 14 additional break out meeting rooms, extensive registration and foyer space and supported by world class catering services.

how to "GET" followers ... (on my blog?)

^_^
Well... many ways to do it. Personally I would like to believe there is no "wrong" way to do so. BUT, there is always this invisible "unspoken" rules. To make it complicated since it is "muted & therefore blinded", then stepping on people's toes is just something that must take place. Prophecy just doesn't fit right in here cos it is like a booby trap, IF u know what i mean... ^_* wink wink .

Same applies in Facebook. Rubbing shoulder's is now "made alive" in Facebook with all the invisible "unspoken" rules. You CAN propose a rule & you are ALLOWED to propose. Democratic huh ? ^_* wink wink. The word Spam is so familiar yet so alien that people may find it hard to grasp as to where/ how to draw the line BEFORE someone REPORT you for spamming follows by Punishment without conviction/ trial. (u r Guilty until the blocking lifted ^_* hahahah -lol- ) 

i am blessed & i know i am. i can say that all of my more than 3000 facebook frens are really "frens" frens. i have come to believe that because we are connected for over 2 yrs. We rubbed shoulders, we cry & laugh together & at each other, etc - yet, we are still in each other's facebook.

So last night, eagerly i wanted followers in my blog. So i did it "conventional" way. Posting the link & "invite" frens to follow. One fren inboxed me & sounded annoyed at the same time, explained to me he doesn't like what i did "to" him. Posting my link on his status that is.

We had a pep talk & ended with a line of wisdom from him - he said -
Abigail, if what you are doing is right, it will attract attention all on its own.

i went like, WOW !!! - a great awakening... that is SOOOOOO true... just a simple line, YET that's the principal of nature ... (even though what i wanted is followers, not attention, but yeah... i do believe if what i m doing is right, it will attract the alike...to follow... why not ? ^_* wink wink)

BLOG HOUSE MALAYSIA - BHM

^_^

BHM Executive Comittee 2011-2013

President - Syed Akbar Ali
Deputy President - Akhramsyah Muammar
Secretary - Tony Yew
Deputy Secretary - Firdaus Abdullah
Treasurer - Zakhir Mohamad
Committee Members -
- Shamsul Akmar
- Endie Shazaly Akbar
- Eric Woon
- Datuk Nuraina Samad
- Salahuddin Hisham
Advisor - Datuk Rocky Bru

http://www.bloghousemalaysia.com/

Asean Blogger 234 Consensus in the making 24 April 2011

^_^

twas an easy consent i would describe, from almost all in the room ^^

25 April 2011, Sunday,  Conference has concluded in presence of both the former and the current PM with the Declaration, called KL Consensus:

1. The establishment of the Asean Social Media and Blogging network to promote understanding, good relations, unity and cooperation for regional betterment and progress of social media practitioners in the spirit of mutual respect.

2. To assist achieving and promoting the common values and aspirations of goodwill and to promote greater understanding through social media.

3. To promote the freedom of expression, freedom of information and freedom from persecution in Southeast Asian nations.

4. To promote ethical practices in social media by constantly encouraging engagement.

5. To meet regularly and promote the growth and progress of social media in Asean.

thanks Sopheap for sharing - who has not read her article, find yr own way there ya ^^

^_*

Recap quote Sopheap Chak, 28 Apr 2011:
About 34 bloggers from 8 ASEAN countries namely Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, gathered in the “1st Malaysian ASEAN Regional Bloggers Conference – Blogging Mindfully and Responsibly,” hosted by the Blog House Malaysia, a registered association that was formed by a group of bloggers.

2 blogs caught my interest simply because it is similar to my subject of research for Sarawak, my homeland. Namely Temasik Review,  and The Online Citizen. - social political blogs in Singapore. The expression in their writing is somehow similar to the stand up comedy. Where a story will be told through the blending with much sarcasm & humour yet reflecting the real issues of the local social politic. ...AND i like that idea ^^ 

Thanks to Sopheap for the statistic that i have found interesting & good to share, especially when you need something that sounds intelligent to talk about during a social conversation ^_* wink wink :-

Indonesian blogosphere 

stimated 4,8 million blogs and
ranks the 6th largest on Twitter worldwide
and the 2nd largest concerning Facebook users behind the US.

The Philippines, 

22 million Filipino Facebook users,
ranks 7th in the world.

Malaysia

10 million Facebook users and
millions of blogs

anyone wishes to contribute to more stats ? please by all means ^^

^_^

Testing the posting - ^_^


25 April, 2011, i arrived Kuching Airport at approximately 4:00pm. My close friend Liya picked me up from the airport. As i entered her car, my mind was "very occupied" randomly by my "collection of snap shots" i have gathered in my memory bank through out my trip to KL since 22nd April (Friday), - That's the day i took off from Kuching Airport on MH xxx, together with the other Kuching delegates heading for the 1st ASEAN Blogger Conference.


Liya & i reached my house around 4:30pm. i unlocked the gate & left the lock "unlocked" which is "very unusual" cos locking it behind me is supposed to be my habit. ^_^. Following that OF COURSE i opened the main door & locked it right after i entered my house & this is very "usual". ^_^ .


i dropped off my luggage, sorted out few things from my hand bag & went out again. i shut & locked the main door behind me rushing out to get some errants done. i wanted to avoid the after office hours traffic. As i turned to my gate, i was alerted by the "unlocked" lock. Immediately i realized i left my main door key in the house. Thank God i have my car key in my hand & thank God my sister has safe kept a spare key to my house. ^_^  (rocket science says go figure what happen after that ^^)




anyway - i am not able just yet to get the snap shots i have collected from the Conference in my mind to settle down. i can't get them out of my mind either. & that's the reason why i created this blog, hoping that my mind would somehow slowly paving its way to the "album" in this blog & place the snap shots at places where it feels comfortable. Not fading from the memory but, collections of snap shots to be documented, one day - i hope that it will still be around - somewhere... ^^ 


i am not sure if the rest of the ASEAN team or any of them feel the way i do, the way i am feeling about the whole event & towards everyone that i met throughout the event, both participants & organizers. For every second that has passed, the memories from the event is turning into a very significant part of "re-shaping" my past & then altering "some" courses in my life. How much is "some" i don't know, but some.  ^_^  and it is a good "some", for sure ^^