Calling for all Penangites, or all of you who have been to Penang, to jointly vote for Penang in New York Times' 44 Places To Go in 2009 .
Based on New York Times' Recommendations, the ranking are as follow:-
1. Beirut
2. Washington D.C.
3. Galapagos
4. Berlin
5. Las Vegas
6. Fjallnas, Sweden
7. Hawaii
8. Vienna
9. Doha, Qatar
10. Dakar, Senegal
11. Maremma, Italy
12. Phuket
13. Marrakesh
14. Chicago
15. Aegean Sea
16. Monterrey, Mexico
17. Dallas
18. Bhutan
19. Florida Keys
20. Rome
21. Cuba
22. Penang, Malaysia
23. Seychelles
24. Florianopolis, Brazil
25. Copenhagen
26. Boracay, the Philippines
27. Monument Valley
28. Star Island, Bahamas
29. Castles in Britain
30. Cologne
31. Reykjavik
32. Red Sea, Egypt
33. Deauville, France
34. South Africa
35. India
36. Kazakhstan
37. Buffalo
38. Madagascar
39. Metz, France
40. Tasmania
41. Stockholm
42. Alaska
43. A Pennsylvania Farm
44. Zambia
Based on the New York Times' Readers' Ranking, as of 12th January 2009 11:44pm Malaysia Time, Penang is ranked 33rd. When I first knew of it this morning, Penang was ranked 37th. Go Penang!!!
New York Times' Readers' Choice are as follow:-
1. Beirut
2. Washington D.C.
3. Buffalo
4. Rome
5. Berlin
6. Chicago
7. India
8. Hawaii
9. Monument Valley
10. Vienna
11. Cuba
12. Florianopolis, Brazil
13. Galapagos
14. Aegean Sea
15. Las Vegas
16. Alaska
17. Marrakesh
18. South Africa
19. Monterrey, Mexico
20. Phuket
21. Florida Keys
22. Copenhagen
23. Stockholm
24. Reykjavik
25. Maremma, Italy
26. Zambia
27. Boracay, the Philippines
28. Castles in Britain
29. Tasmania
30. Bhutan
31. Red Sea, Egypt
32. Seychelles
33. Penang, Malaysia
34. A Pennsylvania Farm
35. Cologne
36. Metz, France
37. Dallas
38. Fjallnas, Sweden
39. Madagascar
40. Doha, Qatar
41. Kazakhstan
42. Dakar, Senegal
43. Deauville, France
44. Star Island, Bahamas
Ok, you have read it. Go and vote for the cities of your recommendation! Click Here . Don't forget to vote for Penang!
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Monday, January 12, 2009
Vote for Penang at NY Times Best Places To Go in 2009
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Wee Meng Chee is looking for Malaysians in Several Countries
Wee Meng Chee, the guy who got into limelight for the wrong reason last year, is going to do something constructive for the nation for this 51st National Day.
Quoting this from The Star
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PETALING JAYA: His parody of the national anthem landed him in hot water but Wee Meng Chee’s (pic) next project is likely to get a different reaction from fellow Malaysians.
This year, the 25-year-old mass communication graduate has a special gift in mind for Malaysia when it marks National Day. Wee, who graduated last month from the Taiwan’s Ming Chuan University, and four other Malaysian friends are shooting a documentary of Malaysians living in other countries while making their way home overland from Hong Kong.
“We are planning to start our journey on July 31 and travel through Macau, southern China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand before arriving in Malaysia on Aug 31.
“Along the way, we will interview Malaysians in these countries and get their greetings to the country as it celebrates the 51st Merdeka Day,” he said in a phone interview from Taiwan.
Last year, Wee became the talk of the town when his rap video Negaraku was posted on video-sharing website YouTube. The Mandarin number created an uproar, with several quarters condemning him for mocking the national anthem.
However, he denied making the video with ill intentions, saying he did not mean to be seditious or to attack the Government. He later bowed to mounting pressure by apologising to the public.
On his latest project, Wee said he and his friends would also ask Malaysians they met to put their signatures in the various colours of the national flag on a piece of white cloth, with the ultimate aim of producing a Jalur Gemilang of signatures.
He said a song, entitled Wo Yao Hui Jia (I Want to Go Home), had been composed to go with the video clip, which he planned to upload to YouTube.
“The main purpose of filming the documentary is to bring back the wishes of those who cannot make it home for National Day,” he said.
Malaysians living in countries Wee will visit and are interested in being featured in the video can contact him at namewee@gmail.com
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
Cathay Pacific International Wilderness Experience 2008
Thanks to my blog reader for highlighting this.
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Cathay Pacific International Wilderness Experience2008 – The Amanzi World of South Africa
Would you like to learn about the environment in Africa? Would you like to get to know the outdoors with South African and other Asian students?
Cathay Pacific is sponsoring over 40 students aged 16-18 from South Africa and Asia Pacific Rim Countries to attend the Cathay Pacific International Wilderness Experience. The programme will be held in South Africa from 22 to 28 July 2008.
What is the Cathay Pacific International Wilderness Experience?
Cathay Pacific is committed to the communities we serve. We accept our responsibility towards the environment and are very aware that its future depends on the young people who are going to be the decision-makers of the future.
It is in this spirit that Cathay Pacific has sponsored several hundred specially selected young people to participate in the Cathay Pacific International Wilderness Experience since 1994.
This year could be your turn!
Should you be selected, Cathay Pacific will take you to Johannesburg, South Africa, where you will join your South African counterparts for an experience of a lifetime.
There you will have the unique opportunity to make friends with delegates from other countries with cultures very different from your own. You will be exposed to the natural, unspoiled environment and will begin to understand the impact that man has made on the delicate ecological balance of the earth. Through this experience it is hoped that you will take home the messages learnt and apply them in your own life and home country.
The Cathay Pacific International Wilderness Experience widens the horizons and expands the world view of the young people who have taken part. If you would like to join us on this voyage of discovery, if you are keen to raise your self-awareness and self-confidence, if you would like to act as an "Ambassador" for your country/region, then we invite you to apply right away.
Exploring the Amanzi World of South Africa...
The programme will involve lots of water activities this year. It will take place on the Indian Ocean and within the boundaries of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which still features the rich cultures of both the Tsonga and Zulu-speaking people. Amanzi means water in Zulu.
Delegates will be snorkeling in the Indian Ocean to discover and explore the Reef Eco-system and the importance of its conservation.
You will spend time in the Fishkraals Channels with the Tonga people to learn how to fish and prepare it the Tsonga way. Visiting a Zulu homestead will enable you to discover how Zulu people live, get to know their traditions and the meaning in the clothes they wear.
Take part in Tsonga boat building and race...
Delegates will discover the wonderful systems of the 4 lakes and why this area has been named as a Natural World Heritage Site. Till today, The Tsonga and Zulu-speaking people still maintain the traditional ways in their daily lives, including building their own means of transport to get across the river.
The Tsonga people will demonstrate and teach delegates how to build a Tsonga boat. You will work with your team to make one and have a race down the river in your newly built boat.
Prepare a meal, song and dance...
During the trip, delegates must come prepared to make a meal. You will also be divided into groups to stage a performance that is unique to your own country and culture.
Mapping the world...
Delegates will be given a chance to show the others where they live, the capital city, provinces (if any), hometowns of team members, major nature reserves (if any), major industrial, business, residential and holiday/tourism areas.
Existing environmental problems and opportunities in your own country or region will be discussed in an open debate with other delegates from around the world.
Should your application be successful, minimal preparation is required for the trip but you will benefit a whole load out of it.
Application
Application for the Cathay Pacific International Wilderness Experience 2008 - The Amanzi World of South Africa opens now! Young people between 16 and 18 years old from the following countries/regions are invited to join. For more information, please click on the following link:
here
Application Deadline:
30 May 2008
Screening Procedures:
Applications received by the due date will be screened based on the information contained within the application documentation.
30 best set of answers/application forms will be short-listed. Short-listed applicants will get a chance to attend a one-day local workshop followed by an interview session on 12 June (Kuala Lumpur) 13 June (Penang).
Two outstanding individuals will be selected to represent Malaysia based on their performance, leadership skills, teamwork and interaction during the workshop.
Should applicants fail to attend specific interviews when requested to do so, their applications will be deemed withdrawn.
All successful applicants will be informed of the result with written notification.
Cathay Pacific will:
Fully sponsor successful applicants in terms of air tickets, meals, accommodation, course fees and ground transport in South Africa while delegates are required to pay a nominal fee of HK$500 which covers travel insurance and pre-departure preparations.
Delegates' Responsibilities:
Selected delegates must attend all the events and activities arranged by Cathay Pacific or the local organisers prior to the trip, including training sessions, press conferences and media interviews. Failing to do so will prejudice their taking part in the trip.
Selected delegates must attend and take part in all the activities during the trip.
Selected delegates must submit post-trip reports, assist in organising Report Back Seminars, and promote environmental protection at schools.
Selected delegates must disclose any pre-existing medical condition that may or may not require medication during the trip e.g. Asthma, allergies etc.
Selected delegates must get parental consent for the trip. A parental consent form must be completed and returned to Cathay Pacific prior to the trip. Failing to do so will disqualify you from joining the trip.
Selected delegates must ensure that their travel documents are valid for the trip.
Enquiries:
For further enquiries, please call us at 03-2035 2632 (Kuala Lumpur), 04-2182 225 (Penang) or e-mail us.
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
Singapore
Have been in Singapore for the past 3 days...
Came in Singapore on Monday, and supposed to stay for 3 nights, but end up would stay till Friday! My 1st overseas over-night trip! It is quite exciting, although i would say quite challenging, especially in terms of the work that I am working on. I won't go into it - not only that I am not supposed to go through it, but also guess no one would be interested to know about it.. :P
Came in through a limo on Monday with Mei Mei and Li Li. It was a nice and smooth ride. Walked into my Accenture HQ in Singapore for the first time on Monday. It was very nice... and it consists of several floors. Looks pretty nice, with even soft drink machine.. :)
Monday had to miss Bill Green's talk. Guess, it's ok lar... Would get to see him one day in the future.
Met up with Jiin Joo and Lin Lee~! Thanks, Jiin Joo for the ride. We had dinner at Kopitiam at Vivo and thanks Jiin Joo for showing me around there! Then, we met up with Lin Lee at one of the hawker stalls for dessert. Jiin Joo dropped me back at Somerset and thanks to Li Li who opened the door for me.. I reached back past 11pm, and the guard is on.
Tuesday been a busy day at work too. After work, met with Munir and Su Yuen at vivo.. We had dinner at Swenson and then fruit juice at an Indian restaurant at the outdoor of Vivo.
Today, Wednesday, historical day for Malaysia. Our astronaut has just blasted to space at 9:23pm Malaysian time. It is definitely historical. Too bad, I couldn't watch it. Was having dinner with Moh Ngee, Jian Sern and Li Li at Sze Chuan Kitchen at Raffles City Shopping Mall. Quite good food, I have to admit!
Have been back at my room for couple of hours... Still trying to finish what I am doing....looks like a long night....hehehe... :(
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