Some Memories

Thursday March 19, 2009 KLIA shuttle and rail link plan for new LCCT KUALA LUMPUR: The Express Rail Link (ERL) train services are likely to be extended to the new low-cost carrier terminal that will be built by 2011. “If all goes well, we are planning to extend the KLIA Express and KLIA Transit lines right up to the new LCCT. “We are also thinking of having a shuttle service between LCCT and KLIA that will likely run for 24 hours,” he told The Star. It is learnt that the new LCCT would be about 2km from KLIA. On ERL’s proposed bus shuttle service from Salak Tinggi to the current LCCT, Dr Aminuddin said they had completed their trial run and were now gathering data to determine the demand and feasibility of the service. Source: The Star

I'm extremely disheartened to read this. It shows how inhumane a person could be. To the victim, I expressed my sympathy for all the pain and suffering she had gone through the 24 years. Daughter's evidence forces Josef Fritzl to admit: 'I'm guilty of all charges' After 24 years of abuse, father changes plea and acknowledges cruelty * Kate Connolly in St Pölten * guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 18 March 2009 22.04 GMT As he shuffled into court today without the most potent symbol of this trial, which out of shame and embarrassment he had held up to cover his face during previous sessions, he made a decision that elicited gasps from the public gallery. "I recognise that I am guilty of all the charges presented," he said. "I regret what I've done." Asked by the stunned judge, Andrea Humer, what had made him change his mind so suddenly, and prompted him to admit to the charges of murder and slavery that he had previously rejected, Fritzl said: ...

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Dell offers VSS to 5,000 M’sian staff Written by Regina William Thursday, 19 March 2009 10:26 GEORGE TOWN: Dell Malaysia is offering a voluntary separation scheme (VSS) across the board to all 5,000-odd employees in Malaysia in line with efforts to reduce its global workforce by 10% or 8,800 jobs. Late last month, Dell Inc announced a 48% decline in net income to US$351 million (RM1.3 billion) for the fourth quarter of its financial year 2009 (4QFY09) from US$679 million a year earlier. Sources told The Edge Financial Daily that employees had been informed of the decision and had until the end of the month to make their decisions on whether to take up the offer. When contacted, Dell Malaysia confirmed that under the Malaysian initiative, the VSS had been offered to all the 5,000 Malaysian staff on Penang island, Bukit Tengah in the mainland and Cyberjaya. However, the actual number of staff that Dell Malaysia targeted to let go is not known. The Penang Manpower Department also confirme...

Is the economic downturn affected the lower dividend rate? ASM umum agihan pendapatan 6.25 sen KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), hari ini mengumumkan pengagihan pendapatan sebanyak 6.25 sen seunit bagi Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM) bagi tahun kewangan 31 Mac 2009. Ia menurun 1.55 sen berbanding 7.8 sen yang diagihkan pada tahun kewangan sebelumnya, dan juga adalah pengagihan pendapatan terendah sejak ASM dilancarkan pada April 2000. Source: Berita Harian

PETALING JAYA : The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Board on Monday announced a lower dividend rate of 4.5 percent for 2008 citing the worldwide economic crisis as the reason. EPF declared a 5.8 percent dividend for 2007. Despite the financial meltdown, EPF recorded its highest ever earnings of RM20 bil in gross income for 2008 which represented an increase of 9.36 percent over the previous year’s gross income of RM18.29 bil. Source: The Star

Someone asked my opinion on Evening Primrose Oil (EPO). As I'm not that sure since I don't consume one, I did a check at Mayoclinic. To my surprise, the result shown was that it's less beneficial compared to the advert which claimed for it. At least to me. So it's no from me for this herb. Then I read on Omega-3 fatty acid here and at Wikipedia . Looks like this is a lot better nutrient to consume and the main sources are non other than fish and nuts.

Now it's done deal among the government of Malaysia, MAHB and AirAsia after the the former rejected the 16 million proposal by AirAsia and Sime Darby to build a new LCCT at Labu . Well, am looking forward to the new LCCT in mid 2011! Saturday March 14, 2009 LCCT plans unveiled By LESTER KONG New LCCT will handle 45 million passengers yearly PETALING JAYA: KL International Airport’s new Low Cost Carrier Terminal, located about 1.5km from the main terminal, will be able to handle 45 million passengers yearly. "With the new LCCT, KLIA would be able to handle up to 90 million passengers a year" - DATUK SERI BASHIR AHMAD A new 4km runway will also be built with the LCCT, which is expected to be operational in the third quarter of 2011. Unveiling Malaysia Airports Holding Bhd’s (MAHB) plans for the new LCCT, its chief executive officer Datuk Seri Bashir Ahmad said work on the RM2bil project would begin in June. “It will be designed to handle up to 45 million passengers a year...

Okay, I've highlighted the notable deal in red and the associated places of interest which you could go. Booking Period : 3 Mar 2009 - 15 Mar 2009 Travel Period : 23 Mar 2009 - 11 Sep 2009 Travel Notes : - advance booking required Flight to Tianjin commences 2 April 2009. Fly from/to LCC Terminal, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur Domestic fare from Alor Star (Hat Yai) RM 1 Johor Bahru RM 1 Kota Bharu RM 1 - Pulau Perhentian, visit Thai border Kuala Terengganu RM 1 -Tasik Kenyir, nearby Islands like Redang, Lang Tengah etc Langkawi RM 1 - take a boat to Kok Lipe Penang RM 1 Bintulu RM 10 Kota Kinabalu RM 10 - Mount Kinabalu hiking Kuching RM 10 - Taman Negara Bako Labuan RM 10 Miri RM 10 - excursion to Gua Mulu! Sandakan RM 10 - super cheap seafood, see Orang Utan Sibu RM 10 Tawau RM 10 - go to the beautiful Sipadan Island for diving! International fare from Brunei Brunei RM 50 / BND 22.00 Cambodia Phnom Penh RM 80 / USD 23 Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) RM 80 / USD 23 China Guangzhou RM 80 / CNY...

MATTA Fair is currently on at PWTC from 13 - 15 March 2009. I'm skipping it this year as I'm still sick and do not prefer to go to crowded place. Anyway something interesting found at waahhh.com . This is an alternative for those who want to survey/ buy the package online.

I watched the MS Final between Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan while having nice yummy dinner cooked by my mum. What I could say except for - Wow!! Super Lin Dan is even more powerful after a 3 months absent from the the competition as he undergone a closed door training with his China teammates. As for Chong Wei, he plays better compared to the last Olympics final match. The final result? The better player of the day wins and that is none other than my idol - Lin Dan. To Chong Wei, ga yao ok! I'll always support you!

After reading the exclusive interview with Isla Fisher, the main actress of Confessions of a Shopaholic, I'm led to go for this comedy! Struggling with her debilitating obsession with shopping and the sudden collapse of her income source, Rebecca Bloomwood unintentionally lands a job writing for a financial magazine after a drunken letter-mailing mix-up. Ironically writing about the very consumer caution of which she herself has not abided, Rebecca's innovative comparisons and unconventional metaphors for economics grants her critical acclaim, public success, and the admiration of her supportive boss Luke. But as she draws closer to her ultimate goal of writing for renowned fashion magazine Alette, she questions her true ambitions and must determine if overcoming her "shopaholic" condition will bring her real happiness. Written by The Massie Twins