JobStreet’s Resume and Career Clinic

 

JobStreet’s Resume and Career Clinic

Lost your way on your career path?

Need a career change but not sure what is right for you?

Is your resume giving you the edge on other applicants?

Good news!

Now you can take charge of your career by speaking to our experts at the JobStreet’s Resume and Career Clinic.

The event details are as follow:

Event: Produk Malaysia Citarasa Kita & Kempen Beli Barangan Malaysia

Date: 28 February – 1 March 2009 (Entrance is FREE!)

Venue: AEON AU2 Setiawangsa Shopping Centre

Time: 12.00pm – 4.00pm

This is an event that is not-to-be-missed as our experienced career consultants will further fine tune and sharpen your job hunting skills so that you can achieve greater career prospects.

Consultation is based on a first come, first served basis, so make sure you come early as this might be the best investment you can put in launching your career future.

Source : Jobstreet.com

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Adobe Seminar Malaysia – Inspecting, analyzing, and modifying files to facilitate printing.

Adobe Seminar Malaysia Agenda :

- 1.30pm Registration
- 2.00pm Welcome by Adobe
- 2.05pm Opening Address by Director of Print & Media Association of Singapore
- 2.15pm Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator
- 3.30pm Break
- 4.00pm Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat
- 5.30pm End and Lucky Draw

Venue : (Malaysia)

Jasmine Junior Ballroom, Concourse Level
One World Hotel
First Avenue, Bandar Utama City Centre
47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Evangelist : Michael Stoddart

Date : 12 March 2009

Adobe recognises the need to provide tools and resources to printers to ensure that designers ideas print as intended.

While designers explore the creative features of Adobe Photoshop CS4, Adobe InDesign CS4 or Adobe Illustrator CS4, printers need to take a rather different approach.

This seminar will be focused on the needs and requirements of printers, but is also useful for production artists who are preparing files for print.

You will also be introduced to CS4’s forensic tools which are invaluable in highlighting potential problems. (The earlier you can pinpoint problems in a job, the less expensive and complicated they are to rectify).

The seminar will provide guidance for identifying transparency effects and for preparing jobs to correctly render during output.

Register Here

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Latest updates on the MIRC Penang TechNite event :-

” Dear Friends of MIRC,

Happy Chinese New Year & Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Good news!

We found a good place for MIRC Penang TechNite in February.

This will be a cozy place for networking.

Join us and you may get to explore new business opportunities through this platform.

Event Details:-

Event : MIRC Technite – Chinese New Year Get Together!

Date : 6th Feb 2009 (Friday)

Time : 7pm – 9pm

Venue : Chef & Brew Restaurant
1-1-25 & 26, Krystal Point II,
Lebuh Bukit Kecil 6,
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang

Admission Rate:-

• SmartMIRC Members: FREE
• Non-Members: RM30/person

For further details / registration, please contact Cik Nur or Miss Sandra Ng at 04-640 2655 or email to sandra@incubator.com.my “

MCA ICT Resource Centre
12th Floor, Wisma MCA, 163 Jalan Ampang
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50450
Phone: +603 2161 1618

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Maybank Malaysia Reduces Base Lending Rate BLR to 5.95%.

Maybank Malaysia recently announced that its Base Lending Rate (BLR) will be reduced by 55 basis points from 6.5% to 5.95% effective 3 February 2009.

The revision takes into account the reduction in the floor rate of the 1 and 12 months fixed deposits by 50 basis points and the reduction in Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 75 basis points.

This is aimed at enabling the Bank’s borrowers to enjoy the immediate benefit from the overall lower cost of funding.

The base financing rate (BFR) of Maybank Islamic Berhad will similarly be revised downwards from 6.5% to 5.95% effective 3 February 2009.

“The reduction in our lending rate is part of our ongoing commitment towards the creation of a more supportive monetary environment.

Borrowers will enjoy immediate benefits as the interest rates of all their loans pegged to the Bank’s BLR will be adjusted accordingly,” said Dato’ Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, President and CEO of Maybank Malaysia.

He added that given the challenging business environment, the lower cost of funding will be a boon to borrowers and help in sustaining positive economic growth in the country.

“We remain mindful of the needs of our customers and the community at large, especially in facilitating business growth, and will continue to support them with access to financial services.”

Dato’ Sri Abdul Wahid said that together with the earlier reduction in BLR and BFR by 25 basis points on 1 December 2008, the Bank has actually had to bear additional costs as deposit rates in general were not lowered by the same quantum as the lending rates.

“Maybank and Maybank Islamic will nevertheless continue to play our part to assist customers manage their financial obligations in these times, including providing them with value-added advisory services.

We are also actively monitoring the operating environment and engaging with customers to offer them additional support where appropriate.”

The last revision in BLR and BFR of Maybank and Maybank Islamic respectively was on 1 December 2008 when the rates were reduced by 25 basis points to 6.5%.

Source : Maybank Malaysia

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I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my blog readers and Malaysian Chinese, a very Happy New Year of the Ox.

May the new year will bring us peace, health and wealth !!

Gong Xi Fa Chai

I wish all Malaysian to travel safely during these Chinese New Year holidays and enjoy the long holidays.

Happy New Year & Gong Xi Fa Chai !!

Chinese New Year Ang Pow - Happy New Year of The Ox 2009

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Gong Xi Fa Chai !!

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Golden Screen Cinemas Look For A Star Contest

Golden Screen Cinemas Look For A Star Photo Contest.

Win LOOK FOR A STAR Preview Screening tickets & CYMA Watches!

You can be as romantic as Andy Lau & Shu Qi too!

Just send to GSC your most romantic photo shot with your partner and be on your way to win fantastic prizes!

Submit your photo shots in Jpeg format (file size not more than 100kb and pixel size not more than 500 pixels wide or 500 pixels tall) and personal particulars including Couple’s Full Name (Male & Female), IC Numbers & Contact Numbers.

Golden Screen Cinemas Look For A Star Contest

Send to lfas@gscmovies.com.my by 29 Jan 2009.

* First 50 couples wins 2 “LOOK FOR A STAR” Preview Screening invitations – Preview Screening will be held at 9.00pm on 4 February 2009 (Wed) at GSC Mid Valley.

* Best couple wins a pair of CYMA watch worth RM3,190.

Golden Screen Cinemas Look For A Star Photo Contest. – Submit your romantic photo shots to lfas@gscmovies.com.my by 29 Jan 2009.

More Details At : Golden Screen Cinemas Online

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Super Charge Your Trend Analysis With ADX Seminar

ChartNexus : Super Charge Your Trend Analysis With ADX Seminar

Date  : 31st January 2009 (Saturday)

Time  : 9:30am – noon

Venue :
Menara Star
Cybertorium, Level 2
15 Jalan 16/11
46350 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

This seminar will cover the concepts of Average Directional Index (ADX) and will showcase how powerful it is for trend trading.

The highlight of this seminar will be on how to obtain clear and powerful signals from ADX to detect early signs that the trend is weakening or strengthening.

This gives the trader an advantage over others in timing entries and exits.

The seminar will cover :-

- Spotting trading signals with ADX

- How to differentiate a strong trend from a weak trend

- How to detect trend weakness early

To register for the Super Charge Your Trend Analysis With ADX Seminar : http://www.chartnexus.com/events/details.php?eid=2162

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Malaysia My Second Home Programme.

If, after a short and memorable holiday in Malaysia, you have been smitten by the people, the culture, the cities, the lifestyle, the modern conveniences and the exotic charm, then there is the Malaysia My Second Home programme to beckon you to Malaysia again and again.

The Government-endorsed programme was introduced in 2002 specifically to attract foreigners wishing to live a meaningful and affordable life in Malaysia for extended periods.

Malaysia My Second Home Programme replaced the Silver Hair Programme set up in 1996.

Participants of the programme are given a social visit pass and multiple-entry visa from the Malaysian Immigration Department which is good for ten years, and is renewable thereafter.

Both documents give MM2H participants the freedom to enter and leave Malaysia whenever they wish.

Among the incentives are house and car purchases, and tax exemption on pensions and foreign income brought into the country.

The programme has been a success, attracting increasing numbers of new participants every year.

The total number of participants from 1996 until September 2008 is 12,184.

The top five countries are China (2,201), Bangladesh (1,629), UK (1,450), Japan (857) and Singapore (700).

Malaysia as a long-stay destination:

Among the unique aspects that make Malaysia a popular long-stay destination are :-

- Cost of living in Malaysia is one of the lowest in Asia while the quality of life is among the highest with all the modern infrastructure, amenities and facilities in place.

- The weather is pleasant, warm and balmy with moderate rain throughout the year.

- Malaysia is one of the most politically stable countries in the world and is one of the safest countries in the world with a relatively low crime rate.

- The country practices religious and cultural freedom and there is a free and harmonious intermingling of different cultures and traditions.

- English is spoken widely throughout the country.

- Infrastructure in the whole country is well connected with up-to-date, modern transportation and communications systems.

- Quality education at all levels is available at a reasonable cost. Malaysia has one of the best-developed and quality educational systems with a choice of public and private and also international schools of repute.

- Medical facilities in the country are efficient, of international quality and reasonably priced.

- Quality residences of all kinds, terrace houses, semi-detached, bungalows, apartments and condominiums are available all over the country. You could even make your home in resort-like environments whether on beaches, near the jungle, theme parks, recreational places or the centre of bustling city centres.

- It is a food paradise with food from all over the world found here and at very reasonable costs too.

- The country has everything for individual and family recreation and enjoyment – from theme parks, jungles, mountains, sports, islands and beaches, water sports and a great number of golf courses.

- You can also shop till you drop here as quality goods from all over the world are available at reasonable prices throughout the country.

Endorsement for the programme:

A recent poll conducted by the Long Stay Foundation of Japan identified Malaysia as a top choice for long-stay programmes among the Japanese, outranking Australia, Thailand, New Zealand and Hawaii.

In its 2007 Retirement Index, International Living, an online magazine focusing on retirement destinations, gave special mention to Malaysia and the MM2H programme in its report of “Countries with Special Retiree Benefits”.

Application procedures:

The application process is simple.

The programme is open to citizens of all countries regardless of race, religion, gender or age. In fact, those applying can also bring along their spouse and children (below 18 years old and unmarried) and even a maid.

Approved participants below the age of 50 need to make a fixed deposit of a minimum of RM300,000 (US$75,000) while those aged 50 and above need only put in RM150,000 (US$40,000) or show that they have a monthly off-shore government pension of RM10,000 (US$2,500).

After a year, participants can make withdrawals but must maintain a minimum balance of RM60,000 (US$16,000) in the account.

Withdrawals can be made for approved expenses relating to house purchases, education for children, medical expenses and other expenses which are deemed justifiable and have been approved by the Ministry of Tourism.

Besides the financial requirements, successful applicants must submit a medical report from a Malaysian-registered private hospital or clinic together with a valid medical insurance in Malaysia before the MM2H visa endorsement.

If you would like to find out more, visit the website at http://www.mm2h.gov.my/or the MM2H one-stop centre on the 23rd Floor of Menara Datuk Onn in Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

Source : Tourism Malaysia

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Zoo Negara Malaysia

Minister of Tourism, today launched the Zoom! Zoo Negara and Visit Zoo Negara Year 2009 at Zoo Negara Malaysia in Hulu Kelang, Selangor.

The two events strongly complement each other in encouraging the public to visit the zoo and also to promote domestic tourism.

More importantly, this initiative will forge closer ties between Tourism Malaysia and Zoo Negara.

“The Zoom! Zoo Negara campaign is a timely event to enhance Zoo Negara’s image and at the same time it’ll also attract more foreign tourists to visit the place,” said YB Dato’ Sri Azalina.

“The Government is looking forward to see Zoo Negara to be on a par with other famous international zoos such as the San Diego Zoo, Berlin Zoo and Beijing Zoo.

The Government hopes to turn Zoo Negara into one of the biggest attractions in the Klang Valley and wants it to be included in holiday packages,” she added.

In conjunction with the Visit Zoo Negara Year 2009, numerous exciting events have been prepared throughout the year called 100 Days Programmes to help boost Zoo Negara’s image as one of the most popular tourist spots in the country for the whole family.

Among the programmes are an animal-inspired fashion show, concerts, wildlife photographer of the year competition, art auction, acrobatic show, seminars, car boot sale, Asian wildlife film and video festival, international zoo marathon, fishing competition and launching of the Zoo Negara Aquaria and Rainwater Harvesting System.

The highlight of the programmes is the appointment of KDYMM Tengku Muhammad Ismail Ibni Al-Wathiqu Billah Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, the Acting Sultan of Terengganu, as the Royal Wildlife Ambassador of Zoo Negara.

ZOOM! MALAYSIA CAMPAIGN

The Zoom! Malaysia campaign was launched by YAB Dato’ Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, on 14 May 2008.

The campaign is one of the Government’s efforts to promote and develop domestic tourism.

Besides promoting national integration, it also encourages Malaysians to plan their holidays and explore the various places of interest in their own country.

Such campaign will also foster stronger co-operation among members of the public and private sectors in promoting products and tourist attractions, as well as special events in the country.

For more information on Zoom! Zoo Negara, please contact:

Director, Domestic and Singapore Marketing Division, Tourism Malaysia
Tel : 03-2614 8701/02
Faks : 03-26935406
Email : enq-domesticpromotion@tourism.gov.my

For Visit Zoo Negara Year 2009, please contact:

Shahnaz Said
Assistant Head, Public Affairs & Marketing, Zoo Negara
Tel : 603-4108 3422 / 012-919 2570
Fax : 603-4107 2070
Website : http://www.zoonegara.org.my/

Source : Communications and Publicity Division, Tourism Malaysia

Website: http://www.tourism.gov.my/

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The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa recently received a highly commended award in the Large Hotel Category at this year’s Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards organised by responsibletravel.com.

Launched in 2004, the awards are run in association with partners World Travel Market, The Daily Telegraph, Geographical Magazine and BBC World News Service.

They are the most prestigious and competitive of their kind in the world.

This year a record 1,976 nominations were received from travellers around the world voting for tourism ventures that provide outstanding holidays that also benefit local people and destinations.

At a ceremony hosted at World Travel Mart (WTM) held at Docklands, London, on Wednesday 12th November, the Awards were handed out to the recipients.

The judges commented on Frangipani Langkawi that: “More than 80% of Frangipani’s workforce is from the local community and 40% of its food is produced on the island.

The resort also has a large environmental management programme designed for improvement, extensively planting native trees and maintaining a wetland in the resort.”

Justin Francis, founder of The Responsible Tourism Awards and Managing Director, responsibletravel.com, said: “In this, the fifth year of the awards, the bar has been raised for responsible tourism yet again.

What inspires me is the efforts that businesses and destinations are making in order to ensure that responsible tourism lies at the heart of their strategies and plans.

Without a doubt, this is the only way for the future – responsible travel is not a passing fad or a niche travel trend for marketing purposes. It is an entire, holistic approach to tourism operations.”

The award also creates awareness amongst hotels, resorts and tourism operators that there are greener operational policies that ultimately reduce environmental impacts.

Resort owner, Mr Anthony Wong, said after acknowledging the award: “The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa has implemented various greening programmes to streamline its daily operations and to minimise environmental impacts.

Since the resort’s inception in 2006, we have set out to implement various policies to reduce our impacts upon the environment.

Some 100 initiatives are in place and listed on our website and we hope these will become a model for other resorts to follow.”

Mr Wong remarked that various measures have been introduced at the resort including reducing consumption especially wastage, effectively managing energy usage to reduce wastage, using environmentally-friendly detergents, filtering the resort’s ‘grey water’ through a wetland and working with the local authorities to reduce the amount of rubbish that goes to the island’s limited landfill.

“Everyone in the Frangipani community from the owners to management, staff and guests is encouraged to participate in our programmes and we find that we have the full support of all. Being an island, Langkawi has many sensitive environmental variables that need to be carefully managed if tourism on the island is to be sustainable,” said Mr Wong.

The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa is a secluded and eco-friendly resort situated along 400-metres of beautiful golden sands at Pantai Tengah, in Langkawi, a popular island resort in Malaysia. The resort is a 15-minute drive from the Langkawi International Airport and just a short walk to the island’s top restaurants, cafés, bars and shops at Pantai Tengah.

The 118-room resort offers spacious rooms, villas and suites with modern amenities. The Mentari Grill restaurant serves Asian and international cuisine, while the Coco Beach Jam bar offers stunning views of the Langkawi sunset.

Popular among families with young children, the resort’s other facilities include two swimming pools, outdoor jacuzzi, reflexology path, meeting room, recreational activities, room service, babysitting laundry, tour desk, transport services, souvenir shop and internet facilities.

Contact:
Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa
P.O. Box 138
Jalan Teluk Baru
Pantai Tengah
Mukim Kedawang
07100 Langkawi, Kedah.
T: +604 952 0000
F: +604 952 0001
E: rsvn@frangipanilangkawi.com
W: http://www.frangipanilangkawi.com/

Source : Tourism Malaysia

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Malaysia Is The Best International Destination 2008 – Communications & Publicity Division, Tourism Malaysia

Malaysia was recognized as the Best International Tourism Destination of 2008 by Global Traveler magazine readers.

It was Malaysia’s third straight win, having won the title in the past two years.

Global Traveler’s annual survey received responses from more than 31,000 readers of the magazine this year, most of whom were frequent premium travelers who averaged 33 round-trip flights per year.

Through the survey, they determined the best of business and leisure holiday products in 55 categories.

Winners of the 2008 survey were featured in the December issue of Global Traveler magazine, while a cocktail reception to celebrate the winners will be held on 15 January 2009 at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles.

Global Traveler is a US-based business travel publication that caters mainly to executive travelers in North America who appreciate business and luxury travel.

This is the 5th year that they are conducting the survey.

Source : Tourism Malaysia

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AirAsia

ICT Award Testimony to AirAsia’s Technology Excellence.

AirAsia takes the lead among companies in Malaysia in the effective use of information and communications technology (ICT) to advance business operations and offer superior services.

AirAsia’s extensive and successful use of modern ICT to support operations across all ten ASEAN countries and China earned for the airline recognition from The Association of Computer and Multimedia Industry, Malaysia (PIKOM), the country’s largest and foremost ICT industry association.

The association conferred on AirAsia the PIKOM ICT Organization Excellence Award. AirAsia Group CEO Dato’ Sri Tony Fernandes received the award from Datuk Dr. Maximus Johnity Ongkili, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, during the association’s recent annual leadership awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur.

The association conferred on AirAsia the PIKOM ICT Organization Excellence Award. AirAsia Group CEO Dato’ Sri Tony Fernandes received the award from Datuk Dr. Maximus Johnity Ongkili, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, during the association’s recent annual leadership awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur.

“Our investment in technology to grow the business across all fronts is bearing fruit. ICT has enabled us to offer cutting edge products and to continue to offer quality service to our constantly expanding passenger base. AirAsia’s use of ICT is second to none in the airline industry.

All areas of our business are supported by ICT, which allows us to be fast and efficient in servicing our guests, who use our technological tools to, among others, check flight schedules, book seats, pre-order meals and buy holiday packages. ICT has been instrumental in the success of AirAsia”

“Over 80 percent of AirAsia’s flight bookings are done via the internet.

We also utilize mobile technology to disseminate information to our guests via handheld devices.

Guests could look forward to further convenience through the services of our self check-in kiosks and web check-in facility,” he added.

PIKOM noted that AirAsia has “created an environment that accelerates the all-pervasive use of ICT across all segments of the community.”

PIKOM also said that “AirAsia has, almost literally overnight in corporate terms, demonstrated the strategic value of ICT to increase the competitiveness of businesses, promoted online booking, and helped dispel the myth that people are afraid to shop online because of network security fears.”

PIKOM’s annual awards recognize outstanding ICT industry leaders and users. PIKOM counts among its members over 1,000 companies engaged in the whole range of ICT products and services.

PIKOM’s member companies account for 80% of Malaysia’s ICT trade.

Source : Air Asia

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Malaysia School Holidays 2009 :-

Malaysia School Holidays 2009 – First Term Break

14 – 22 March 2009 ( 1 Week )
13 – 21 March 2009 ( Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu Only )

Malaysia School Holidays 2009 – Second Term Break

30 May 2009 to 14 June 2009 ( 2 Weeks )
29 May 2009 to 13 June 2009 ( Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu Only )

Malaysia School Holidays 2009 – Third Term Break

22 – 30 August 2009 ( 1 Week )
21 – 29 August 2009 ( Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu Only )

Malaysia School Holidays 2009 – Final Term Break

21 November 2009 to 3 January 2010
20 November 2009 to 2 January 2010 ( Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu Only )

Malaysia School Holidays 2009 is a post from: All About Malaysia Blog

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Malaysia State Public Holidays 2009 :-

1 January 2009 (except Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan & Terengganu) – New Year’s Day

18 January 2009 (Kedah only ) – Birthday of Sultan Kedah

1 February 2009 (Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya only) – Federal Territory Day

8 February 2009 (Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur, Johor, N.Sembilan, Perak, Penang & Selangor only) – Thaipusam Festival

4 March 2009 ( Terengganu only ) – Anniversary of Installation of Sultan Terengganu

30 & 31 March 2009 (Kelantan only) – Birthday of Sultan Kelantan

8 April 2009 (Johor only) – Birthday of Sultan Johor

10 April 2009 (Sabah & Sarawak only) – Good Friday

15 April 2009 (Melaka only) Declaration of Melaka as a Historical City

19 April 2009 (Perak only) – Birthday of Sultan Perak

7 May 2009 (Pahang only) – Hol Day of Pahang

17 May 2009 (Perlis only) – Birthday of Raja Perlis

30 & 31 May 2009 (Federal Territory Labuan & Sabah only) – Harvest Festival

1 & 2 June 2009 (Sarawak only) – Dayak Festival

29 June 2009 (Johor only) – Hol Day of Almarhum Sultan Johor

11 July 2009 (Penang only ) – Birthday of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang

19 July 2009 (Negeri Sembilan only ) – Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Negeri Sembilan

20 July 2009 (Terengganu only ) – Birthday of Sultan Terengganu

20 July 2009 (Kedah, N.Sembilan & Perlis only ) – Israk and Mikraj

22 August 2009 (Johor, Kedah & Melaka only) – Awal Ramadan*

7 September 2009 (Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Selangor & Terengganu only) – Nuzul Al-Quran

12 September 2009 (Sarawak only) – Birthday of T.Y.T Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak

16 September 2009 (Sabah only) – Malaysia Day & Birthday of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah

10 October 2009 (Melaka only) – Birthday of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka

24 October 2009 (Pahang only) – Birthday of Sultan Pahang

11 December 2009 (Selangor only) – Birthday of Sultan Selangor

* Subject To Change

The above dates are the announced Malaysia State Public Holidays for 2009.

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Malaysia Public Holidays 2009 :-

26 & 27 January 2009 – Chinese New Year (Kelantan and Terengganu One Day Only)

9 March 2009 – Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday

1 May 2009 – Labour Day

9 May 2009 – Wesak Day

6 June 2009 – Birthday of SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King’s Birthday)

31 August 2009 – National/Merdeka Day

20 & 21 September 2009 – Hari Raya Puasa *

17 October 2009 – Deepavali*

27 November 2009 – Hari Raya Haji* (Kelantan and Terengganu Holiday for 2 days)

18 December 2009 – Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah)

25 December 2009 – Christmas

* Subject To Change

The above dates are the announced Malaysia public holidays for 2009.

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Fact Of Malaysia

The Federation of Malaysia comprises Peninsula Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo.

Geographical Location

Located between 2º and 7º north of the Equator, Peninsula Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea.

To the north of Peninsula Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbour is Singapore.

Sabah and Sarawak are north of Indonesia in Borneo while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei.

Area

329,758 square km

Population

27.17 million

Capital

Kuala Lumpur

People

Malays who make up about 57% of the population are the predominant group with Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest.

Language

Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the official language, but English is widely spoken. Ethnic groups also have their own languages and dialects.

Religion

Islam is the country’s official religion, but other religions are widely practised.

Government

Malaysia is governed by a Parliamentary democracy with a bicameral legislative system.

The Head of State is the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, a position that is awarded to a different State Monarch every five years and the Head of Government is the Prime Minister.

Weather

Tropical climate with warm weather all year round.

Temperatures in the lowlands range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF). The highlands are cooler, where temperatures range between 15°C (59° F) to 25°C (77°F).

Annual rainfall varies from 2,000mm to 2,500mm.

Economic Profile

Manufacturing constitutes the largest single component of Malaysia’s economy.

Tourism and primary commodities such as petroleum, palm oil, natural rubber and timber are other major contributors to the economy.

Currency

The currency unit of the country is Ringgit Malaysia written as RM.

The value is approximately USD1 = RM3.60.

Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks and money exchange.

Banking Hours

Most states: Monday – Friday: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Saturday & Sunday: Closed (Some banks and their branches open on Saturdays).

Kelantan & Terengganu: Sun – Wednesday :9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Thursday :9.30 am to 4.00 pm. Friday/Saturday*/Public Holiday: Closed

Post Office

Opens from 8.30 am to 6.00 pm daily, except on the first Saturday of each month, Sundays and public holidays.

In Kelantan and Terengganu post offices operates during the same time, but are closed on Fridays and public holidays.

Time

Eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of U.S. Standard Time.

Electricity

Voltage is 220 – 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second.
Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets.

Weight and Measurement

Malaysia follows the metric system for weight and measurement.

Telephone

Local calls can be made using public telephones with shillings or prepaid cards.

International calls can also be made using phone cards or at any Telekom office.

Accommodation

Malaysia has a wide range of accommodation with reasonable pricing.

There are five star hotels, budget hotels, youth hostels, beach chalets and apartments available.

Source : Tourism Malaysia

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Multiculturalism has not only made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise, it has also made Malaysia home to hundreds of colourful festivals.

It’s no wonder that we love celebrating and socialising.

As a people, Malaysians are very laid back, warm and friendly.

Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture.

There are two parts to the country, 11 states in the peninsula of Malaysia and two states on the northern part of Borneo.

Cool hideaways are found in the highlands that roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves.

One of Malaysia’s key attractions is its extreme contrasts.

Towering skyscrapers look down upon wooden houses built on stilts, and five-star hotels sit several metres away from ancient reefs.

For the perfect holiday full of surprises, eclectic cultures and natural wonders, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.

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All About Malaysia – What You Need To Know is a post from: All About Malaysia Blog

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