Easter Sunday Buffet Lunch & Secretaries Day Promotions at The Gardens Hotel

Easter Sunday Buffet Lunch
Date : 12th April 2009, Sunday
Time : 11.30am – 2.30pm
Price : RM 88.00 nett per person (adult)
RM 48.00 nett per person (children 6 – 12 years old)
RM 208 nett (2 adult + 1 child)
RM 238 nett (2 adult + 2 children)
RM 368 nett (4 adult + 2 children)
RM 458 nett (4 adult + 4 children)
RM 688 nett per family (family of 10)
Catch : One Easter Bunny Chocolate for every children
Free flow of juices – Juice Bar
Contact : 603 2268 1123

Secretaries Day Promotion
· The Spread
My Secretary & Me
20th – 24th April 2009
Lunch at RM85.00nett per person (11.30am – 2.30pm)
Dinner at RM95.00nett per person (6.30pm – 10.30pm)
* Special Door Gifts for Early Birds
Contact @ 603 2268 1123

· Sage
Secretaries Day 4 Course Set Lunch
24th April 2009
RM100.00nett per person (12.00noon – 2.00pm)
* Special Door Gifts for Early Birds
Contact @ 603 2268 1328

VW Cars Sponsoring 30 Volkswagen Touareg to Monsoon Cup

Expected to be broadcast live over 100 countries with a possibility of reaching over two billion viewers from the worldwide, VW Cars has played its vital role in sponsoring 30 Volkwagen Touareg 4x4 SUVs to this year's edition of Monsoon Cup that runs from 3rd to 7th December,2008 in Duyong Island, Terengganu.

Speaking at the momentous occassion, Dato' IIyas Mohamed, CEO of VW Cars,"We're proud to be one of the principal local sponsors of the Monsoon Cup event, which has over the past three years, grown into a prestigious international event". Also present at the event was, Dato' Peter Gilmour, the Monsoon Cup Race Advisor.

The climax of the World Match Sailing Tour in its fourth instalment which features 12 best teams from the world, is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors.
The Volkswagen Touareg, a luxury SUV with an impressive mix of high-tech gadgetry geared for dynamic performance, will be used to transport VIPs and skippers from various points to the event site during the Monsoon Cup 2008.

ASUS Launches N Series Notebooks and the First Glide-enabled PDA Phone

ASUS, a leading IT manufacturer & provider company in the new digital era, has unveiled N Series notebooks and the first Glide-enabled PDA Phone at KLPAC recently. Present at the event were, Mr. Jacky Lim and Pauline Yap of ASUS Malaysia.

The N Series notebooks epitomize style and productivity through smart technologies and innovative product design, as each N Series notebooks comes with an innovative technological developments such as highly-efficient Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) which automatically allocates power, preserving battery life up to 35%, the built-in Express Gate operating system that allows users to access their most commonly-used programs in 8 seconds and the SmartLogon facial recognition system that recognizes users' facial features and logs them on without requiring any manual key input.

The ASUS N10 notebook is designed for optimum mobility that is perfect for individuals who are constantly on the move. Equipped with a 10.2-inch monitor, the N10 delivers a multi-sensory features compounded with a NVIDIA Geforce 9300M graphics card and Intel Atom processor.

Meanwhile, the ASUS N20 (comes with a 12.1-inch monitor) is specially built for heavy usage, due to its battery lifespan that ables to last up to 12 hours in non-stop operation. Incorporated with an Altec Lansing sound system that provides excellent sound clarity, plus a highly efficient eSATA hard disk drive housed in a dust and moisture-resistant enclosure, the N20 is an extreme versatile road performer for business and personal entertainment.

Designed and caters specifically for business executives and professionals, the ASUS N80 (with a 14.1-inch display monitor) is powered by a stand alone NVIDIA Geforce 9 Series graphics card with up to 1 GB of VRAM, enhanced with Dolby Surround decoding to deliver a perfect sound quality.

Claimed as the pinnacle of mobile computing, designed for intuitive control and availability of user-friendly solutions, the ASUS N50 is the multimedia touchpad that serves a responsive point of control as well as an intuitive an convenient multimedia control unit, packed with backlit buttons for instantaneous multimedia enjoyment. The built-in Air Ionizer is also incorporated in this model to purify the air, promotes air-flow as well as circulation within the vicinity of the user.



Keeping its promise to revolutionize the way users work, communicate and operate with innovative touch-responsive Glide Interface, the new ASUS P552w was introduced to navigate (Gester technology), to provide efficient interaction and performing extreme multi-tasking operations with more intuitive. Equipped with a 624MHz processor and a host of market-leading features such as 3.5G HSDPA connectivitivity, GPS and seamless Google intergration, the ASUS P552w PDA phone is a perfectly suitable for the rising tide of young generation tech-savvy professionals who appreciate an elegant outlook mobile companion that packs with a wealth of fun and connectivity features.

Canon’s 12-hour Photo Marathon Set to Challenge Malaysia ’s Shutterbugs

Canon Marketing Malaysia Sendirian Berhad,will be hosting the Canon Photo Marathon 2008 at Boulevard, Berjaya Times Square on 1 November 2008. The competition’s inaugural edition in 2007 received tremendous response from photo enthusiasts and this year’s edition promises even more.

The marathon is open for photography enthusiasts who will participate on an individual basis for a day of an exciting race around KL’s Golden Triangle. This year, the marathon will be styled after a treasure hunt with different stations around KL town where themes will be handed out to test participant’s creativity and photography skills.

Each participant will be flagged off from the base at Berjaya Times Square and given two pit-stop locations where they can collect their themes. Participants will need to head back to the base for downloading at the workstations provided and submission of one (1) best shot for each theme. Participants will be given approximately 2 hours to capture their best shots for each theme. The marathon will be held from 7a.m. to 7p.m.

Participants can join in under any of the two categories for Compact Camera users or Professional Camera users. Those joining the marathon are not required to use Canon cameras, however a small fee of RM 15.00 will be charged for non-Canon camera users.

Storage formats accepted at the workstations are CF/SD/MMC/XD/SM/MS. Participants using other formats must supply their own adaptors or drives. The entries at the end of the marathon will be reviewed by a panel of judges who will choose the best pictures each of the 3 themes given out as well as overall Grand Prize, Second and Third prizes.

The overall Grand Prize Winner for both categories will receive a trip for one (1) to South New Zealand and the newly launched EOS 1000D camera with Efs 18-55mm lens.

Judging will be based on creativity in theme interpretation, use of colors, light/ shadows, composition of photograph, and relevance to the theme given in the marathon.

Participants can either register online beforehand at the marathon website www.photomarathonasia.com or even register on the day of the marathon at the registration booth. Participants are required to bring their Identification Cards or passports for registration purposes, and children below 12 years of age are required to bring a parental consent letter to register.

For more information, please visit: www.photomarathonasia.com

ASUS Unveils the Revolutionary new EEE BOX

In delivering ultimate space-saving, power efficient computing solution, ASUS, producer of the world renowned Eee PC™, has unveiled the new Eee Box at The Apartment, the Curve recently. The new Eee Box not only features a stylish, low power computer with a minimal footprint, but also offers amazing journeys where users learn, work and play – all in line with the Eee PC™’s main tenet of easy use. Present at launch was, Mr. Jacky Lim and Mr. Michael Ku of ASUS Malaysia.

Claimed as a sleek and stylish performer with a size of a mere 1L, the Eee Box is as slim as a paperback novel, where, users can reclaim the desk space previously lost to bulkier, intrusive desktop systems. The Eee Box even mounts VESA LCD displays for the ultimate space-saving solution. An accessible touch sensor button and vertical placement exudes a seamless and futuristic outlook; while smooth curves further accentuate a refined form that compliments most interior designs.

Powered by Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz), Intel Chipset and Microsoft Windows XP Home, the new Eee Box is equipped with DDR2 So-DIMM 1 GB, a storage capability of 80GB and multiple card reader SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC.

With the exclusive Express Gate – ASUS’ innovative fast boot technology, users can easily access the Internet, manage pictures, or communicate over IM/Skype just 7 seconds* after boot up. The Eee Box also supports the latest WiFi 802.11n wireless standard – providing up to eight times faster connectivity than previous 802.11b/g wireless. Users can download a 30 minute video in only 44 seconds – minimizing the wait and allowing time for twice as many movies.

The innovative ASUS thermal solution integrates a unique heat dissipation module with the AI fan – allowing quiet (26db) and comfortable computing. Compared to full-sized desktop solutions, the Eee Box’s energy-efficient performance reduces power consumption by up to 90%. The Eee Box also utilizes Green Design and is made with only earth-friendly materials for reduced CO₂ emissions; and conforms to stringent RoHS and WEEE standards.

For more information, please log on to http://my.asus.com

RHB Banking Group Shares the Joy of Syawal with Orphans & Senior Citizens

The RHB Banking Group shares the joy of Syawal with over a thousand orphans from 14 Orphanages across nationwide, together with, Rumah Ehsan Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor, old folks home, which housed 110 underprivileged senior citizens.

The charity programme commenced at the Pondok Penyayang Raudhah, Selangor with the Chairman of RHB Bank Berhad, Datuk Azlan Zainol giving out duit raya to the orphans. Every participating charity homes also received a cheque, to be used for maintenance and utilities for the festive season.

Datuk Azlan said, “RHB has always had a soft spot for children. In line with the teachings of Islam to foster the spirit of giving and sharing in the month of Syawal, we hope our little contribution will make a difference to the children’s Hari Raya celebration. They truly deserve to be as happy and cheerful as all of the other children out there.”

This goodwill gesture also involves RHB staff nationwide as they visit and distribute duit raya to the recipients in other states.

Woods Macrobiotics Malaysia Holding International Macrobiotic Conference

Malaysia will be hosting the inaugural International Macrobiotic Conference, this coming October 24-26, 2008. Organised by June Ka Lim, founder of Woods Macrobiotics Malaysia , the event is the first of its kind ever to be held in Southeast Asia in conjunction with World Vegan Day.

According to Lim, “Macrobiotics is a Greek word, in which Macro means ‘long’, and bio means ‘life’. Thus, Macrobiotics literally means a long life diet and has a history of more than 2000 years based on the total mind, body and spirit health concept. It is a lifestyle that is in harmony with nature.”

Themed ‘Alternative Healing Through Macrobiotic Food’, the conference features a panel of international guest speakers namely, Alex Jack from Europe, Selina and Carla Delangre from the United States of America, Mitsuko Mikami from Japan and Lim herself who pioneered the Macrobiotic movement in Malaysia.

Members of the public are invited to attend the event which will incorporate a 3 days/2 nights’ wellness retreat, giving participants an introduction to macrobiotics in the Malaysian context. Highlights include informative lectures on how global climate changes are impacting health and how a macrobiotic approach can prevent diseases. Attendees will also learn about macrobiotic cooking and specific menu planning, detoxification for slimming and beauty purposes, mind detoxification and how to read the face for health, among others.

For more information, please contact Woods Macrobiotics, tel: (03) 2287 0959 or email info@macrobiotics-malaysia.com