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.

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

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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).

Nokia "N-GAGE" Takes Mobile Games To the Next Level

Nokia Malaysia has unveiled the new Nokia N-Gage mobile games service with more games, additional compatible devices, and an expanded online offering at The Groove, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur recently.

Millions of Nokia device owners can now find, try and buy high-quality made for mobile games directly from their mobile device. Players can also connect with one another through the N-Gage Arena community. Mr. Andrew Cheong, Managing Director of Nokia Malaysia said, " the launch of N-Gage marks a very important step for Nokia as, Nokia has rolled-out its internet service strategy, and with its tremendous appealing from people around the world, Malaysians can now enjoy this same experience".

Nokia Games that already available include : EA SPORTS FIFA 08 and TETRIS by EA Mobile, Brain Challenge, Block Breaker Deluxe and Asphalt 3: Street Rules by Gameloft; World Series of Poker Pro Challenge by Glu Mobile; Hooked On : Creatures of the Deep, Space Impact: Kappa Base, Mile High Pinball and System Rush: Evolution by Nokia Publishing and Metal Gear Mobile by KONAMI.

The present games will be followed by The Sims 2 Pets by EA Mobile' Dodz by Gameloft; and Snakes Subsonic by Nokia Publishing. In its effort to enhance playability of Nokia games, players is accessible to a range of high-quality games, which are exclusive to N-Gage platform. The N-Gage games incorporate exclusive, industry defining online community featuring graphical experiences never before seen on a mobile device.

The N-Gage applications enable users to create a Friends List, which has a capabilities "to send and receive" private messages and take part in instant messaging style chat, and take part in instant messaging style chat. The N-Gage Points can be earned for playing games and participating in gamers-community activities. The gaming experience can be played via N-Gage web portal on the PC and players able to interact seamlessly with N-Gage community or trial new games before purchase, purchase new games and download them to their N-Gage compatible devices.


The N-Gage compatibles devices include : Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8GB, Nokia N95, and Nokia N95 8GB.
To download the N-Gage application, visit http://www.n-gage.com on users' mobile device or PC. New games, features and compatible devices will be added regularly. Games are expected to cost between 6-10 Euros- all of which are free for trial before purchase.

Fun With Winnie The Pooh And Friends on School Holidays

AEON CO. (M) BHD has launched the Disney "Pooh For All SEASONS" in partnership with Disney Marketing Licensee, Fun Characters International at JUSCO 1 Utama Shopping Centre. The Disney 'Pooh For all Seasons' features a host of fun games and activities for the upcoming school holidays.The objectives of having the "Winnie The Pooh" event is to enhance the family values and closeness among family members by featuring enjoyable kids' program at various AEON and JUSCO Shopping Centre nationwide.

There will be Meet & Greet session at JUSCO 1 Utama from 23rd to 27th of May, and at AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre, the session will be held from 30th to 1st of June. All kids will have the opportunity to meet all the lovely characters from Winnie the Pooh such as Eeyore, Tigger and Pooh! The Meet and Greet sessions is scheduled to take place at 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm at relevant date and venue stated above.

Kids can also experience their own storybook adventure by going treasure hunting in the '100 Acre Woods' at the AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre from 21st May to 8th June and AEON Tebrau City Shopping Centre from 28th May to 8th June 2008.

The Pooh For All Seasons' event will include a fun and delightful photo opportunity by dressing up participated kids in loving Pooh or blissfully bouncy Tigger costumes to take home memorable photos.This activities will be held at JUSCO SEREMBAN 2 Shopping Centre from 24th to 25th May, AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre from 27th to 29th May, JUSCO 1 Utama Shopping Centre from 30th to 1st June and AEON Tebrau City Shopping Centre from 7th to 8th June.

Price of a ticket that allows an adult and a child to participate Pooh For All Seasons Event is RM50. Each session of fun activities is only able to accommodate first 100 tickets (100 adults and 100 kids).

To gather more information about the 'Pooh For All Seasons' event, please visit any AEON Shopping Centre from 21st May to 15th June 2008.

Sony Indulges In A World Of Full High Definition

Sony Malaysia has launched its latest range of Full High Definition products, such as Sony Full HD BRAVIA TV, HD Handycam camcorder, Cyber-Shot cameras, Alpha DSLR cameras, Blu-ray Disc Player, VAIO Blu-ray Disc models as well as Full HD SXRD at Kuala Lumpur recently.

According to General Manager of Product Marketing Division of Sony Malaysia, Mr. Taku Taguchi, "Sony will continue to revolutionise in order to enhance the way people are entertained everyday".

The new BRAVIA W400 series LCD TV featuring "Draw the Line" design concept inspired by the brilliant night horizon with shimmering Midnight Blue finish. The BRAVIA W400 is available in 40-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch that, enable users to view video and images from Sony's Handycam, playable with Sony's Walkman MP3 Player, Bluetooth-enabled Sony Ericsson and with Sony's Blu-ray Disc Player connected directly via HDMI to Sony's Full SXRD home projector to Full HD BRAVIA TV.

In conjunction with the launch of new BRAVIA, Sony also unveiled its Sony Full HD Handycam HDR-SR 12E (10.2 megapixel) that includes Exmore derived technology and Clear Vid CMOS sensor, the world's first face Detection technology, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator zoom-in microphone hybrid recording that allows users to choose their recording format of either Hard Disk Drive or Memory Stick. The camcorder (powered by 120GB HDD) has 3.2" Xtra Fine LCD screen and it enable users to view high definition image or video output on BRAVIA LCD TV via Sync.



The popular Cyber-Shot DSC-T300 model was also unveiled and the new T-series T300 incorporates Photo TV HD technology that enables high resolution, life-like photo reproductions with greater gradation and richer colour on the big screen. The new T300 has enhanced features like Face Detection, Smile Shutter function that captures a smiling face, Super Steady Shot that promises vivid image, Intelligent Scene Recognition Mode that detects up to 5 different types of scenes; Underwater Mode and Easy Shooting Mode.


Sony with a user friendly concept has implemented Cyber Shot T300 to connect to FULL HD BRAVIA for high definition photo viewing or image playback via Cyber CSS-HD.

Australia's No. 1 Contact Centre Opens First Asia Office In Malaysia

Salmat SalesForce of Australia has opened its first Asian office at Jaya 33, Petaling Jaya. Salmat SalesForce Malaysia which has an approximately of 12,000 square feet of office space, is headed by Datin Mona Chin, currently has 35 Malaysian employees, serving Australia's airline Jetstar Airways.

Salmat SalesForce has three main principles in running its daily operations, are always pursue an innovative approach towards its daily operations, tend to care for its customers' experience in optimizing its services and a caring approach to its employees to have a sense of loyalty.

Began in 1994, founder and CEO of Salmat SalesForce, Mr. Kevin Panozza believes that SalesForce will create many jobs for Malaysians and has an initial investment of RM3.5 million to setup Salmat SalesForce in Malaysia as the strategic hub for Asian growth.

In addition to its lists of accolades, Salmat SalesForce has been voted Best Employer in Australia and New Zealand in three consecutive surveys. Malaysian CEO Datin Mona says, the Malaysian team is small but they are very enthusiastic about their workplace and after years of involvement in the contact centre industry, they are setting new regional benchmarks for performance excellence. Datin Mona believes her team are energetic and talented to demonstrate the expected capability to take on new challenges and deliver results.

RHB Launches AZ ZAHRA , MALAYSIA FIRST PRIVILEGE LADIES BANKING CONCEPT

RHB Islamic Bank has successfully launched the nation first Az Zahra Privilege Ladies Banking concept by targeting high networth ladies in Malaysia.

The Az Zahra Privilege Ladies concept is conceptualized due to women in modern world are tend to be part of development of the nation's economy. This new privilege ladies banking creates vast opportunities for RHB Islamic Bank to develop a customized set of Shariah based products and services for ladies.

Az Zahra Privilege Ladies Banking is an exclusive banking service that caters for high networth women to enjoy personalized service with highest level of confidentiality. Az Zahra membership is open for ladies with a minimum home financing of RM250,000 or minimum auto financing of RM150,000 or minimum total combined deposits of RM50,000.

The benefits of this new Islamic concept product are, Az Zahra Mudharabah General Investment Account-i (MGIA-i), enables capital to be invested for a fixed duration or tenure ranging from 1 month to 60 months. The profit earned will be shared as dividends between the depositor and the bank according to the pre-determined profit-sharing ratio (PSR). Another benefit is, based on the Shariah concept of Diminishing Partnership, the Az Zahra Equity Home Financing-i, entitles depositor to enter into co-ownership agreement with the RHB Islamic Bank to acquire and own a house.

With 180 RHB Bank and RHB Islamic Bank branches and 500 ATMs located nationwide, RHB allows its customers a convenience of making payment. Az Zahra Privilege Ladies Banking section is currently available at RHB Islamic main branch, and is expected to achieve at least 20% of the total financing and deposits during the first year of operation.

Life of Adventure for Chivas Life Winners

31 Chivas Regal lucky winners are now able to fuel their passion for adventure with prizes such a four wheel drive, 10 scrambler bikes and 20 mountain bikes won from recent Chivas Adventure Promotion.

According to Mr Deric Tan, Marketing Director of Pernod Ricard Malaysia, this promotion is Chivas Regal's way of creating opportunities for our consumers to experience inspiring events with prizes that will fuel their inner sense for adventure.

Over 6000 entries had been submitted and Chivas has promised this is definitely the beginning of more adventure to come, with more innovative opportunities. The lucky winner of this Chivas Life's grand prize - a Ford Ranger 4WD Truck, is Mr. Lim Gim Chuan.

Chivas Life is about events in extraordinary places that give people a chance to make the most out of life. It brings people together to share perfect moments and inspirational experiences.

Volkswagen Eos is Targeting Niche Market

Volkswagen Group Malaysia Sdn. Bhd has launched the Volkswagen Eos, claimed as the world's first automobile to have a coupe, sunroof and cabriolet (CSC) roof system. The two-door Volkswagen Eos which was launched globally 2 years ago, has a 5-piece CSC roof system that can be retracted automatically 25 seconds. The four seater Eos is equipped with a 4-cylinder 2-litre 147kW (200 PS) turbo charged engine, a 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox and 4 "Le Mans" alloy wheels that comes with 7.5J x 17 tyres.

Safety systems of Eos, include airbags, active roll-over protection, ABS, brake assist, ESP (electronic stabilisation programme), EDL (electronic differential lock), electronic vehicle immobilisation device, "Climatronic" air condition system with 2-zone temperature control and all-round disc brakes.

According to Karen Cheng-Yoong, Director of Public Relations and Marketing Communication, Volkswagen Group Malaysia Sdn. Bhd, the Volkswagen Eos is an absolute versatile car that is charmingly elegant, and it is aimed at those automobile enthusiasts who prefer stylish and sporty.

The launch of Eos was officiated by Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry and a total of 13 Eos units had been sold in nationwide before its launch.

The Volkswagen Eos is produced at Volkswagen Autoeuropa plant in Palmela, Portugal and is retailed at RM250,060.00 on-the-road without insurance.

For more information, log on to to www.volkswagen.com.my