Youth '09 - 9th to 11th January 2009

This weekend, Friday to Sunday, 9th to 11th January 2009, Youth '09 would be happening at PWTC!!! Kudos to Joel and Khailee's team for bringing it to live!!!

I would be there twice this weekend.

a) Saturday 9am - Thanks Khailee for inviting me to the opening ceremony, which would be done by Youth & Sports Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri

b) Saturday 3pm to 5pm - ReComers Gathering - There would be open microphone there, where ReComers and others would network and discuss on education issues.

My colleagues from JobStreet.com would be there too:-
Sunday 4pm to 6pm - JobStreet CAMPUS Resume Workshop, where you can get tips on preparing your resume, in preparation for JobStreet.com Malaysia Career & Training Fair from 16th to 18th January 2009. You would learn about 2009 Job Outlook too!

Do be there!
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Hi there,

This weekend, thousands of youths are meeting up!

Where?

Malaysia's Largest Youth Lifestyle Festival, Youth '09 !
From 9th - 11th January, 2009 at PWTC
Youth '09
Free Entry.

What's going on at Youth '09 ?

Malaysian youths are organising over 100 exciting activities, including an Indie Shopping Bazaar, Extreme Street Dance Challenge, The 2nd National Youth Entrepreneur Convention, Battle of the Bands "Beat the Buzzer", Youth Community Meetups, Automobile Showcase, Foosball tournament, Photography 1 on 1 Shootout, Caged Futsal, Cosplay Competition, Open Mics, Paintball, Gaming, Graffitti, Private sessions with over 50 local Celebrities, Workshops and performances like breakdancing, Capoeira, Popping, Locking, Nu Jazz, Hiphop, Pole Dancing, Jazzercise, Yo-yos... Over 100 activites!

See the full schedule:
Click on this link: Youth '09
Youth '09 Entrance is free.

Don't miss out.

Share the experience with thousands of young Malaysians. Kickstart 2009 with something unforgettable!

After all, this weekend of Youth '09 only happens once a year.

See you there!
Youth '09

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JobStreet.com 8th Malaysia Career & Training Fair '09

If you think of any of the following:-
a) Looking for your first job
b) Hunting for a better job
c) Checking out for your market rate
d) Testing out on your employability
e) Obtaining the market trend
f) Networking with recruiters
g) Checking out which company/position is hiring
h) Collecting brochures from companies
etc,
do check out JobStreet.com 8th Malaysia Career & Training Fair (MCTF)'09 on 16th to 18th January 2009 at Mid Valley Exhibition Center .

Last year's fair, there are 116,000 job seekers with 129 companies.

This year's fair is expected to generate even greater attention, with the uncertain economy going ahead. So, do sign up in advance!

And to those who think that there are no job position in Malaysia, do check out the list below!

For full details, do check out JobStreet.com

The list of companies confirmed as of now:- (This list should be growing as the day comes nearer. Do refer to the link above for latest list of companies)

ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Accenture Malaysia
AEON Co. (M) Bhd. (formerly known as Jaya Jusco Stores Bhd)
Affin Bank Berhad
AIG General Insurance
Air Products Shared Service Sdn Bhd
Alliance Financial Group
Allianz Malaysia Berhad
AmBank (M) Berhad
American Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Amway IT Services Sdn Bhd
APL-NOL (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Applied Intergrators Sdn Bhd
AXA AFFIN Life Insurance Berhad
Bluescope Steel (M) Sdn Bhd
British American Tobacco (M) Berhad
British American Tobacco GSD (Kuala Lumpur) Sdn Bhd
Canon Opto
Centurion Marketing Group
CIMB Group
CMG Online Sdn Bhd
CNI Enterprise (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Comptel Communications Sdn Bhd
Cosmo Restaurants Sdn Bhd (Burger King)
Cosmopoint Sdn Bhd
Creative International Consultancy
Crest Builder Sdn Bhd
DELL
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad
East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC)
Emerson Process Management Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd
Eon Bank Group
Expro Group Malaysia Sdn BHd
Faber Group
Fredenberg NOK
Freebase Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd
F-Secure Corporation Sdn. Bhd.
GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Great Eastern-Loo Yoke Theng Agency
GS Paper & Packaging Sdn Bhd
Hong Leong Assurance (Agency)
Hong Leong Assurance (HR)
HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
HSBC Electronic Data Processing (M) Sdn Bhd
Hyper Quest
Infineon Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Insititut Bank-Bank Malaysia (IBBM)
Integro
Intel
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
IRIS Corporation Berhad
Jack Tan Marketing Sdn Bhd (FKA Channeldirect Asia)
Jerneh Insurance Berhad
JFPS Group (M) Sdn Bhd
Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd
Legacy 100/ AIA
Malaysian Electronic Payment System (1997) Sdn Bhd (MEPS)
Maxis Mobile Sdn Bhd
Maybank
MCIS Zurich
Motorola
Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn Bhd
MV Marketing (N.S.) Sdn Bhd
National Semiconductor
Nestle Products Sdn Bhd
O.Y.L. Manufacturing Company Sdn Bhd
Panasonic Group of Companies
Philip Morris
Procter & Gamble (P&G)
Prudential Assurance - CP3 Agency
Prudential Assurance - Doreen Koh Agency
Public Bank
Public Mutual Berhad
Q-CELLS MALAYSIA SDN BHD
Qinetics Solutions Berhad
Radicare (M) Sdn Bhd
Research International
Resourcing Services Sdn Bhd
RHB Banking Group
S P Setia
Samsung Electronics Display (M) Sdn Bhd
SCA Hygiene Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Scomi Group Berhad
Shimano
Sigma Elevator
Sony EMCS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Steelcase Office Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd
Stemlife Berhad
STS Wealth Management S.B.
Sunrise Berhad
Sushi Kin Sdn Bhd
Symphony BPO Solutions Sdn Bhd
Synovate Sdn Bhd
TNT Express Worldwide
True Yoga Sdn Bhd
T-system
UNISEM
United Overseas Bank
University of Malaya Centre for Continuing Education
VADS Business Process Sdn Bhd
Walton International Property Group (M) Sdn Bhd
Wyeth (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd



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NST Free Public Service Notice

Thanks to my blog reader for highlighting this.

NST has taken a forward step towards doing its Public Service contribution. It is providing a free platform for fellow Malaysians to submit events that they have, for it to be published free of charge online.

To submit, go to here
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AFS 2008 Applications for Malaysia

Thanks to evening_go_jogging for highlighting it over at ReCom.org , The Worldwide Malaysian Students Network here

For those of age 15 to 17 years old, there is a great opportunity for you to take part in AFS Exchange Program (AFS AntaraBudaya Malaysia). The deadline would be on 30th April 2008. For more details, go to AFS's Website .

Call 03 77224866 or 7725 4966 for more information.

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Why Settle Just for Traveling? Respecting Differences
See the world through AFS!

Following are the High School Program AFS Malaysia is offering:

Year Program Intensive Program Semester Program

AFS is an inter cultural exchange program and not a study program. You would be able to gain knowledge such as inter-cultural skills, communication skills and learn to be more independent from going on this program. Education beyond classroom!

Year Program
One year exchange school program where students will be placed with a local family and go to a local school.

Intensive Program
4 weeks – 2 months exchange school program where students will be placed with a local family and go to a local school.

Semester Program
The Semester ( YES Program) provides full scholarships for a semester of living and studying in the U.S.
Students live with host families, attend high school, engage in school and community activities, and volunteer with local organizations. They learn about American society and values while helping to educate Americans about the customs and culture of their homelands. The YES program focuses on leadership and works with these students during the school year to develop their leadership skills.

YES students are selected in an open, merit-based selection process. The three-tiered selection process includes a written application and in-person interview. A final screening takes place in front of a national selection committee.

What students MUST consider when considering country options:

1. Students applying should be between Form 3 and Form 5 in Malaysian high school.

2. Students applying for the Year Program must currently be in Form 5

3. Most countries insist that we send students who consume meat. This is because most families that students will be place with are meat eaters. Students who apply for these countries must be prepared to eat meat for the duration of the program unless for medical reasons certified by a doctor. Muslims students are advised that meat is non-halal and they may abstain from pork

4. Students cannot expect their families to specially prepare separate meals from what is already prepared unless for medical reasons certified by a doctor.

5. Most families have pets, usually dogs or cats. Should a student have pet restrictions, it will be difficult to find placement, unless for medical reasons certified by a doctor. Muslim students are advised that even if they keep their pet restrictions to indoor pets only placements will still be difficult.

6. Japan and Spain request that we send students with basic knowledge of the language.

7. France in particular, expects students to speak basic French. This means that the student must have at least studied French for two years.

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AFS Statement of Purpose
AFS is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.

The Core Values and Attributes of AFS
AFS enables people to act as responsible global citizens working for peace and understanding in a diverse world. It acknowledges that peace is a dynamic concept threatened by injustice, inequity and intolerance.

AFS seeks to affirm faith in the dignity and worth of every human being and of all nations and cultures. It encourages respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction as to race, sex, language, religion or social status.

AFS activities are based on our core values of dignity, respect for differences, harmony, sensitivity and tolerance.


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INSEAD MBA/EMBA Information Session in Kuala Lumpur - 12 February 08

INSEAD MBA/EMBA Info Session in KL

Date:- 12 February 2008
Time:- 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue:- Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

To RSVP, go to here

Mind mapping workshop

Lifting this from The Star Education, 21st October 2007

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UNIVERSITY of Technology Sydney (UTS) Alumni Malaysian Chapter is organising a learning programme entitled The Buzan Technique of Mind Mapping on Nov 3, from 10am to 12pm, at Taylor’s Business School, Third Floor (KT1), Subang Jaya.

Sussanne Lee, a certified Buzan Licensed Instructor and founder of MY BrainPower Sdn Bhd, will speak on up-to-date understanding of the brain and developing thinking skills using Tony Buzan’s mind mapping techniques.

This hands-on workshop will give participants ample opportunities to practise new techniques to maximise learning impact and retention.

The event is open to members of the public.

Admission is free but seats are limited, so please register early.

To register, SMS your name, mobile number and e-mail address to 016-686 0281 or log on to: http://www.uts.org.my/pdp
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Experience sharing on writing

Got this notice from a Mensa mailing list. I haven't heard of this author before, so I am not sure how this session would be like, but just decide to share it anyway. It might be something some of you would like to check out.

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Take note budding writers of sci-fi, fantasy, horror and other
fiction genres, this talk on step-by-step to getting your stories
published is not to be missed!

Local author Ti Chin Han will share this experience on becoming a
writer and his journey towards getting his works published,
particularly his recent novel "Trumation Nation".

The talk will cover:
1. What does it take to become a writer?
2. Genre – fiction & non-fiction
3. How I started
4. A reading culture
5. The publishing environment in Malaysia
6. Gaining confidence
7. My experience in writing a full-length novel
8. Winning and getting published
9. The Publishing Agreement
10. The editing process
11. Selling the book
12. Writing the next book

Date: Saturday, 20 October 2007
Time: 7.30pm to 10pm, inclusive of dinner with speaker
Venue: MySciFiFan Outpost, function room
Lot 208ii, 2nd floor (next to cineplex),
Cineleisure Damansara (next to The Curve),
2A Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara
47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Participation Fee:
Rm 15/- per pax, inclusive of set dinner served between 7pm to 8pm.

Please register for this talk by e-mailing your name and contact
number to comm@outpost.com.my, or calling 03-77100562 between 12pm to
10pm, by Friday 19 October.

About Ti Chin Han
Author:
+ I, Fridge Horror (Highly Commended – 2003 / 2004 Commonwealth Short
Story Competition);
+ Trumation Nation (First Prize – 2005 Utusan Group Literary Prize
(sponsored by Exxon Mobil)
Other Awards & Notable Works:
+ First Prize - 2005 / 2006 Utusan Group Literary Prize
+ Prize winner - article in The Star - Is War On Iraq Justified
+ Short story published in StarMag
+ Poetry published in The International Library of Poetry


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