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Apply for International Association Convention Scholarship

International Association Convention Scholarship welcomes those who are interested to apply for it.

Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB) is searching for five young Sarawakians to represent the state at international conventions. They welcome applicants from government department or agencies, private companies and educational institutions.

Three winners will be selected from the government sector while two from private associations. Successful applicants will each receive a grant of up to RM10,000 to be used to attend international conventions of their choice.

The scholarship is open to all residents of Sarawak over 18 years old from any profession.

Applicants must give a written submission on their educational background, areas of interest and how the selected convention would benefit their organisation and the State.

The closing date for the scholarship is July 31, 2010.

The winners would be announced in the last week of August this year.

Members of the public could get the application forms from SCB’s office at Jalan Masjid or download from www.sarawakcb.com.

For further information, contact Dylan at 082-242516 or email info@sarawakcb.com.

You can read the full new report at theborneopost.com.

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AXN The Amazing Race Asia Season 4 Malaysia National Casting in Kuching

Here’s something interesting coming your way!!! I’m sure many The Amazing Race Asia fan will be very excited about it. Now you have the chance to be a part of it!

Date: Saturday, 6th March 2010
Venue: North Court of The Spring Shopping Centre, Kuching
Time: Registration starts from 11am

Here’s how to do it:
1. Personally submit your application package (including completed application form, photo, and video) at the booth
or
2. Stand a chance to impress the judges in 3 minutes (audition will also be filmed)

Check out more details here: http://www.axn-asia.com/tara

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Blood Donation Drive at tHe Spring

Do head over to tHe Spring tomorrow if you would like to be a part of the blood donation campaign.

This blood donation drive is a collaboration of CTAS FM and tHe Spring Shopping Mall.

The event will begin from 10am to 2pm.

The first 50 donors will receive special goodie bags.

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Ministry of Beats Vol. 1

Almost a month ago, Ministry of Beats Vol. 1 was happening at Royal oak, Hills Shopping Mall. I almost forgot about posting the event in this site ;p Anyway, post it now, better late than never.

What was this event all about?

Start Time: Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 4:00pm
End Time: Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 2:00am
Location: Hills Shopping Mall, Kuching (Outdoor)

Ministry of Beats (M.O.B.) one unique concept for the Kuching party scenes You can enjoy music that infuses the electro beats from the DJ and rhythms by a group of percussionists and drummers. Think of drum festival. M.O.B. instills this concept.

DJ busy spinning.

The percussionists and drummers busy making their beats.

Didn’t get to stay there until late. That’s all I could share. I’m sure many had fun partying the whole night with great music.

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The Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair 2010 (MATF’10)

It’s that time of the year again! Planning your holiday? Looking for bargains or cheap air tickets? The Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair 2010 (MATF’10) is here!

MATF’10 started yesterday and will end on March 7, with travel period starting from 24th March 2009 until 14th January 2010.

Tickets can be purchased via www.malaysiaairlines.com, the airlines’ ticketing offices and travel agents.

Do take this opportunity to come and visit Kuching

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First Iban Feature Film, “Saloi the Movie”

It’s interesting to know that the first Iban feature film, “Saloi the Movie”, its nationwide debut in cinemas this May. I wonder how successful the film will be though. We will wait and see how’s the responses when it’s out.

Here’s some excerpt that I got from The Borneo Post Online:

The film, adapted on the Iban folklore of a clumsy and error-prone man named Apai Saloi is set in the rural modern era but instead of focusing on Apai Saloi, the film is based on Saloi (the son) instead.

Depicting Saloi’s journey as a young man from the rural longhouse trying to make it big in the city, the film deals with hardship, cultural shocks and various migrating issues usually encountered by rural folks moving in to the big city.

In the movie, Saloi is a bright lad who tries to disassociate himself with the ridicule and stupidity usually branded towards his father. Being an outcast in the village, Saloi decides to leave the longhouse life in order to prove to the villagers that he can succeed in the big city.

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2010 CNY Decorations at tHe Spring & Boulevard

Just wanna share some CNY decorations that can be found in two major shopping malls in Kuching.

The arc leading to the CNY Bazaar at tHe Spring.

View from second floor.

The stage with two huge lanterns but it’s no longer there now as of 7th February 2009.

Next, it’s Boulevard Shopping Mall.

Performance by children in conjunction of CNY.

Musical performance with Chinese traditional musical instruments.

The stalls selling CNY goodies.

Hanging lanterns.

There’s Santa during Christmas, now there’re Cai Sheng Ye and the other two(no idea what are they ;p) to greet the shoppers.

We have less than a week to CNY now. How’s your CNY preparations? It seems pretty quiet this year compare to previous years.

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Kenyalang CNY Bazaar 2010

As usual, every year Kenyalang will be the place for many Kuchingites to shop for CNY stuffs ranging from food to decorations to clothes.

This place is always packed with people whenever CNY is around the corner and usually it’s the first place get the feel of CNY is coming soon.

CNY decorations for sale are everywhere!

CNY tidbits on sale. This has been the place for many people to buy tidbits for their CNY open house for more than two decades.

There are many shops for you to shop for CNY stuffs.  No worries for you. You can get everything all at Kenyalang.

One of the stalls setup for the CNY Bazaar selling decorations.

Done your shopping for this coming year of Tiger?

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The Launch of WonderFulBorneo.com

Was invited to the launch of WonderFulBorneo.com . The launch was officiated by Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Dr. George Chan at Sri Shan Indian Restaurant.

While waiting for the event to start, there were musical performance using oriental musical instruments and sape.

The owner of Sri Shan and Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Dr. George Chan sharing a light moment before the launch.

Screen shoot of WonderFulBorneo.com

Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Dr. George Chan officiated WonderFulBorneo.com.

A group photo of the team of WonderFulBorneo.com and Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Dr. George Chan.

想知道更多有关详情，可以登陆他们网站－WonderFulBorneo.com。

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Toys “R” Us Opening Ceremony

Toys “R” Us is finally opening its door at Hills Shopping Mall.

Let me show you around the store with some photos that I had taken:






Children here are going to be spoil by choices. There are 7 zones. Each with its own unique colour.

The store tour.

Meet Geoffrey.

In conjunction with the grand opening yesterday, Toys “R” Us is offering Star Car Members every 3x Star Points on their purchase(normally, it’s RM1=1 point) and you’ll get RM10 voucher with every RM150 spent.Offer only valid from 30th January – 7 February 2010.

The card is free for life!

Go get one for yourself now and enjoy the benefits that come with it. Enjoy instant savings, accumulate points, get exclusive privileges, latest hot deals, linking it to your friends/relatives, and you can use it in Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan!

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