Monday 30 May 2011

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
 

Saturday 28 May 2011

BORNEO - Sematan Palm Beach Resort 世外桃源

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.

Monday 23 May 2011

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.

Thursday 5 May 2011

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)

Tuesday 3 May 2011

BLOG HOUSE MALAYSIA - BHM

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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

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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 ^^