Power Root Initiates Its "You Can Be A Millionaire Season 3"

After successfully transforming two Malaysians into absolute millionaires, the eagerly much-awaited Power Root "You Can Be A Millionaire Season 3" is kicking-off this May, and for this 3rd season, it promises everyone with more and bigger attractive giveaways like,1300 pieces of Bank Simpanan Nasional Premium Savings Certificates worth RM500 for daily prizes, 52 units of iPhones as well as 26 pieces of Bank Simpanan Nasional Certificates worth RM5000 for weekly prizes and not forgetting the grand prize worth RM1 million will be given out to the lucky sole winner in this Season 3.



Commences from 1st of May to 31st October, 2010, this never to-be-missed upcoming contest requires participants to submit Power Root's contest form together with 10 pieces of Power Root's can pull-rings or any 2 pieces of Power Root's Instant empty packets.

Attending the momentous occasion, Chairman of Power Root Group, Y.M Tengku Shamsulbhari bin Tengku Azman Shah, SMK (pic above third from left), who voiced out his worries about fake Power Root SMS, "All this while, Power Root You Can Be A Millionaire does not require its participants to make any money deposits or provide bank account number in order to win any of its prizes...". Also present at the launch were, Group's Executive Director, Mr. See Thuan Po (pic above second from left), Group's Director, Mr. Tea Choo Keng (pic above third from right), recent winners Mr. Wong Chee Keong, Mr. Md. Zaidil Adha Bin Mat Hussin (pic above far right) as well as Power Root's ambassadors Mr. Rosyam Nor (pic above second from right), Farah (pic above far left) and Dafi (new ambassador).

Meanwhile, launching its latest energy drink, "9 Spot Isotonic", in conjunction with the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup, Power Root Group has also received its latest accolade, after being honourably named as the winner of Brand Excellence Award 2009 from Ministry of International Trade and Industry.

For more informations about the Power Root's Season 3 contest, please log on to www.power.com or contact 03 7725 3618

All Power Root's contest forms can be obtained from authorised retail outlets across nationwide.

Colourland Malaysia Launches "Bonanza Buka Dan Menang" Campaign

Colourland Paints Sendirian Berhad, our very own homegrown paint producer, has launched its biggest "Colourland Bonanza Buka dan Menang" campaign with total prizes worth more than RM1.7 million to all Malaysians. In line with its patriotic theme " 1 Malaysia 1 Colourland-My Country My Brand", the first ever contest that comes with 150 units of Modenas Kriss Motorbike as well as 450 units of Regza Toshiba 32-inch LCD TV and other fabulous cash prizes, will be held from 1st March 2010 to 31 December 2010.

Speaking to members from the media at Eastin Hotel, Petaling Jaya yesterday, General Manager of Colourland Paints Sdn. Bhd, Mr. Loh Boon Leong (pix-third from right), said, "the percentage of winning the contest is 20%, which translates for every 4 to 5 cans of paint purchased, one stands to win at least one prize". Mr. Loh added,"this campaign is launched as an initiative of giving back to the society for the years they support Colourland Paints". Mr. Loh also explained that with purchase of any Colourland or 5-litre Premium product or 20-litre Colourland Weatherflex Plus or 20-litre Water Base Wall Sealer and Project Sealer, purchaser that opens (Buka) the paints container lid and will stand the chance to win the following prizes printed/engraved on the paints container lid.

Also present at the launch were, Mr.Goh Chye Hin(pix-centre), Managing Director of Colourland Paints (Marketing) Sendirian Berhad and Miss Josephine Hon(pix-third from left), Marketing Manager of Colourland Paints Sdn. Bhd.

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

Play Interactive Introduces Silent Hill Homecoming For Malaysian Gamers

The sixth instalment in the landmark horror series, Silent Hill: Homecoming introduces Alex Shepherd, as the latest hero to become trapped within the mist-shrouded town. Alex has returned to his hometown of Shepherd’s Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his younger brother Joshua. In a journey that takes him from Shepherd’s Glen to Silent Hill, Alex must face the darkest of horrors in order to find his brother. As reality merges with the macabre, Alex will fight for his life against dark misshapen creatures and unravel a series of puzzles before the disappearance of his brother can be understood. Silent Hill Homecoming marks the first appearance of the chilling series for PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360, and is brought to life with stunningly detailed visuals.

Silent Hill: Homecoming Pre-Order Program Details

Commerce Date : 25 August 2008
Due Date : 28 September 2008
Product : Silent Hill Homecoming
Platform : PS3 and Xbox 360
Release Date : 30 September 2008
Official Konami Distributor: Play Interactive Software Sdn. Bhd.

The "Pre-Order Card" are produced within limited numbers only and please kindly obtain it at the following premium selected retail stores or place your order via our premium online reseller as below while stocks last:-


Each of the PS3 / X360 Silent Hill Homecoming Pre-Order package comes along with a set of premium SHH Postcard, SHH Tumbler Mug and not least an exclusive SHH T-Shirt.

Premium Selected Retail Stores

Kedah
- Hyper Animetion G Enterprise; Lot 39, 2^nd Floor, Complex City Plaza
- Soo Ming Enterprise; Lot 52, Tingkat 3, City Plaza
- STR; S-45, Tingkat 2, Kompleks Star Parade

Penang
- Gamemart; Prangin Mall
- Games Tower; 33-1 (Atrium B) 01-04, Prangin Mall
- Ace Electrical & Electronics Sdn Bhd; Level 3, 33-3-02, Prangin Mall
- Beyond Electronics; BII, Lot 18, Level 4, Komtar
- Marionet Trading; 3A-G-08, Kompleks Bukit Jambul
- Gameworld Electronic Enterprise; 2F-23 (North Zone 2^nd Floor), Queensbay Mall

Kuala Lumpur
- J & D Game Trading ; Lot G-136, Ground Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza
- Play On Enterprise; T008, 3^rd Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza
- Esprit Appliances Technology; Sungei Wang Plaza
- Tech Two Enterprise, Lot T-094; 3^rd Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza
- Super Game Trading; LG 079, LG Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza
- Perniagaan Jen Giap; T-064, 3^rd Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza
- Game Wave Enterprise; TC 037 & TC 038, 3^rd Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza
- CLT Game Enterprise; KA 1/3, 2^nd Floor, Plaza Low Yat
- Gamers Solution; Lot B45, City Bazaar Ground Floor
- Games Segment; S&M Shopping Arcade
- Star Game Station Sdn Bhd; Mid Valley Megamall

Selangor
- Multimedia Computer System; Subang Parade
- USJ TV Game Trading; Summit USJ
- Infinity Game Station, Summit USJ
- New Solution; Sunway Pyramid
- Genius Game Enterprise; Sunway Pyramid
- HG Time Enterprise; Carrefour, Klang
- Ranger Family Games

Negeri Sembilan
- VK Calibre; Teminal 1, Seremban

Sabah
- Game Station; Wisma Merdeka, Kota Kinabalu

Sarawak
- Gamemania Hangout; Wisma Saberkas; Kuching


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Terms and Conditions

Each participant is only permitted for 1 copy of "Pre-Order Card"

Original "Pre-Order Card" is deemed valid with the selected premium retail store company stamp

The Pre-Order Card (individual particulars) shall be submitted before 28 September 2008 to the selected premium retail store or online reseller

Participants are advice to place the payment at the selected retail store or online reseller in advance in term to secure the inquiry product

The product and merchandises shall be redeemed at the selected premium retail stores (the collection of Pre-Order Card station) or online reseller only

The merchandises are only available for the early bird participators only and base on first come first serve basis

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there might be changes of release date and amendment of terms & conditions to be informed instantly

For further inquiry or clarification; please do not hesitate to drop us an email at info@playinteractive.com.my and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

RHB Investment Management Launches RHB Global Financials Capital Protected Fund

In its initiative to take a defensive approach due to the current stock market uncertainties, RHB Investment Management Sendirian Berhad (RHBIM) has launched the RHB Global Financials Capital Protected Fund (RGFCPF) recently.

The RGFCPF is aimed to provide investors the opportunity to ride on the recovery of the global financial sectors with the added assurance of protection for their investment capital. It is claimed that, RGFCPF is a low risk fund, invests at least 85% of its capital raised in Zero-coupon Negotiable Instruments of Deposit (ZNIDs) to provide capital protection when held to maturity, with the remainder invested in over-the-counter options to provide potential income to the Fund.

Meanwhile, Puan Sharifatul Hanizah Said Ali, the Managing Director of RHBIM said, " One of the key features of RGFCPF is that it offers wider diversification by investing in 9 stocks from 3 segments of financial baskets from Europe and USA, percentage of weight allocation on the final payout is based on the performance of the baskets".

This Fund is suitable for investors with a short term investment time frame of 2 years, who seek capital protection and interested to participate in the rebound of the global financial sectors.

A closed-end fund, RGFCPF is open for subscription from July 28 to August 26, which is also the Initial Offer Plan (IOP) at RM1.00 per unit. With an approved fund size of 200 million units, the minimum investment amount is RM5,000 and the additional investment is RM1,000 or its multiples. Additional investments can only be made during the IOP, and no penalty charge if the investment is held to maturity.

For more information, please call RHBIM at toll free 1-800-88-3656 or visit RHB Banking Group website at www.rhb.com.my
or www.rhbim.com.my

19th National Real Estate Convention To Address Housing Industry Concerns

The upcoming 19th National Real Estate Convention 2008 (NREC), jointly organised by FIABCI Malaysian Chapter, together with co-organisers, The Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM) and Associate of Valuers and Property Consultants in Private Sectors Malaysia (PEP), will be held at OneWorld Hotel from August 26 to August 27, 2008.

The timely NREC 2008, will serve as a platform to address current housing and estate concerns as well as to improvise strategies to overcome rising costs of housing industry.


Datuk Richard Fong who is President of FIABCI Malaysia and Group Executive Vice-Chairman of Glomac Bhd said "some developers are set to increase 30% of selling prices of houses, but other developers, may build smaller homes than the current size, to remain profitable". Datuk Richard also voiced concern over the cement price which has shot up more than 50% in the last 3 months and prices of the steel which has doubled to RM4000 per tonne compared to price 12 months ago.

Institution of Surveyors Malaysia immediate past-president Datuk S.R Abdullah Thalith Md Thani said "the current housing & estate scenario will serve as an opportunity for the industry to innovate the cost of building house, so as to reduce unnecessary wastage".

Organising Chairman of NREC, Mr Previndran Singhe, (who also holds the position of Group Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Zerin Properties) shared that the theme is appropriate as the current industry is facing a more complex market and is continuing to evolve rapidly, bringing great sophistication and diversification to the industry. For this coming NREC, a comprehensive and innovative programme has been drawn up to equipped key decision-makers, property developers, architects, valuers, estate agents, surveyor, planners, bankers to deal with local property market which is affected by sky-rocketing fuel prices and other rising cost of building materials".

This year's NREC 2008 is expected to attract over 600 high profile delegates from Malaysia as well as foreign counterparts and the launch will be officiated by Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Ong Ka Chuan. Also present at the event, was Dato'. Mani Usilappan.

The 19th NREC 2008 registration is priced at RM599 per person, which includes convention materials, tea breaks and lunch meals.

Tribe Toyota Amazing Trails 2008

The Annual Tribe Toyota-Amazing Trails was recently held at the UMW Toyota Subang Jaya Branch, with over 80 types of Toyota vehicles used. The Amazing Trails is different from other treasure hunt as it challenge 400 over participants from nationwide to hunt for FOOD. This treasure hunt also involved teamwork and mild physical challenges, as at one of the stops, participants had to roll a giant dice to choose from a menu of 1 to 6 drinks, blended from different organic ingredient. At Batu Caves, the participants were given a task to climb 272 steps rigorously to get one of the clues after which, a "teh tarik" challenge awaited them.

At final stage, participants were tasked to experience "mix-of-spices" challenge, where they had to identify different types of spices after a mix up. The hunt ended at Genting Sempah before the participants headed up to Genting Highland for a night's stay and prize presentation.

During the prize presentation and dinner, Director of Customer Group Service, Mr. Ismet Suki said, "when we were planning for this event, we are thinking of a theme that would appeal to all our members, I'm glad to see that the food has caught everyone's attention".

Toyota launches new Mobile-Site

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn. Bhd primarily engaged in the assembly, marketing and distribution of Toyota passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Malaysia, has launched the Toyota Mobile-Site, with an objective to reach out to customers and prospects through an alternative channel. This mobile-site is accessible through handphones as well as PDA and it features Toyota vehicle prices and specifications, a handy loan calculator, sales and services outlet location finders . Additional features are, Toyota's monthly circulation of e-newsletter, a free glossy brochure of a favorite Toyota model and also an appointment features to test drive Toyota vehicle.

Toyota Mobile-site is accessible for free, however, there will be GPRS cost incurred which will be varied depending on mobile line provider.

UMW Toyota's mobile website can be viewed through the mobile browser : http://www.toyota.com.my

Toyota Launches its new CSR Toyota Eco Rangers

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn. Bhd commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility has been an integral part of its culture since it was formed in 1982, has initiated its brand new environmental program, namely, the Toyota Eco Rangers programme at Cope Adventures Hulu Langat recently. This programme was conceived as a way to promote awareness of the environment amongst schoolchildren and to equip them with proper knowledge as well as skills for caring and nurturing the trees planted.

The three-day workshop under the Toyota Eco Rangers programme, was participated by 46 secondary schoolchildren from 23 secondary schools across the nationwide, selected by the Ministry Education of Malaysia, set to entrust to plant and care for 100 various trees within their school compound and surrounding community for a year.

During the workshop period, schoolchildren were exposed to eco-related activities to learn and recognise different types of trees in Malaysia, by visiting the Putrajaya botanical gardens, nature night walks and landscaping activities. After gaining knowledge from the workshop, the students will implement the knowledge to the actual planting of trees, commencing in July. Each school will receive a grant of RM500 and starter kits from UMW Toyota Motor.

Meanwhile, Dato' Noor Rezan, Deputy Director General, Schools Division, Ministry of Education said, the workshop that these students have just attended provides them with skills and knowledge that able to use outside of the classroom and develops the students' problem-solving skills. Also present at the event, was Tuan Haji Aminar Rashid Salleh, Executive Director of UMW Toyota Motor Sdn. Bhd. and Puan Zainuriah Abdul Rahman, Corporate Communications Director Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam (YAWA).