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visiting vallu

September 24th, 2007
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The weekend was a bit hampered by news that vallu is admitted to hospital. I had a bad feeling since friday night. No one picked up when i called on saturday. True enough, he was admitted on saturday morning.
 
I’ve smsed ganesh, suraj and theva first. Will inform others if need to.
 
Sister says he is under medication for pain, but should be ok. Heard that mr athi and family visited him on sunday morning.
 
I went to see him at noon. Managed to reach the hospital in 40 minutes, surprisingly the roads were clear.
 
He seemed drowsy..due to medication and lack of sleep. Chatted for about 45 minutes. Didn’t want to tire him so much. His sister was there as well. Told her i’ll drop by again in the weekend if he is still admitted.
 
Hope he recovers soon.

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Deepavali is here!

September 21st, 2007
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A trip to shopping center to buy some gifts turned into a mini deepavali shopping spree as well. and safe to say, i’m done with my deepavali new clothes, thanks to Then 🙂
 
Now, she’s expecting a trip to little india in return for saree shopping…hope doesn’t burst the wallet !
 
 

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First Yoga conference in Malaysia (at RM1980!)

September 20th, 2007
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i nearly choked on seeing the price. The organiser is yoga zone, no wonder la. not some religious outfit or NGO. Yoga for the rich and affordable i guess. Anyway, those flush with cash (or credit cards), do visit
www.yogazone.com.my or www.yoga.com.my for more details.

hmm…no wonder our CPI keep on increasing…not only milk, chicken, petrol, flour prices increased…entrance fees also increasing for nearly anything!

First Yoga conference in Malaysia


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THE first Yoga conference in Malaysia will be held at the Sunway Convention Centre from Nov 8 to 10. As Yoga is about gaining health at all levels – Body, Mind and Spirit – and that without immersing into the practice, people will never transform themselves, the three-day event is themed Immersion of Transformation.  

Organised by Yoga In Asia with The Yoga Zone Group Sdn Bhd as main sponsor, and in line with Visit Malaysia Year 2007, the conference is targeted at bringing together some 500 yogis at all levels: beginners, experienced yogis and teachers.  

The Yoga Conference Malaysia 2007 will feature world-class yoga gurus of various traditions – from Australia, India, New Zea-land and the United States – who will conduct workshops and teach their style of yoga and share new knowledge and in-sights into yoga practices of the various traditions. It will provide continuous learning opportunities to yoga teachers and students, and networking opportunity for yoga teachers and related businesses in the wellness industry.  

And, on the last day, there will be a Grant Satsang (a dinner gathering with all conference gurus and practitioners), a time to reflect on what each of us can go away with and apply immediately in our normal life.  

This three-day conference is open to all Malaysians, as well as foreigners. The package is priced at RM1,980, with an attractive discount for early birds. This is a good opportunity to immerse into the practice and transform, to experience with other practitioners that yoga is not only good for those aspiring to the highest states of consciousness through meditation but that yogic practice and understanding can have a positive effect on our well-being in many dimensions of our normal daily lives. 

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Consumers paying more for food and transport

September 20th, 2007
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Even though there was an increment recently for government servants, plus the guarantee by government to control prices, we find that cost of living has increased.  As mentioned by Statistics Dept below, CPI has increased 2% compared to last year.
Do you notice prices changed for the things you usually buy? Well, if you are not aware, do check your bills when you check out at the counter and try comparing will bills from few months back.

As for me, I'm trying to reduce eating out for both health and cost reasons. Char koay teow and wan tan mee price either increased or quantity becoming less. Same goes for malaysia's favorite roti canai and teh tarik. Rather mix my own teh tarik and enjoy it…even though not expert yet 🙂

Consumers paying more for food and transport


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PETALING JAYA: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January to August registered a 2% increase from the same period last year, from 103.2 to 105.3 with notable increases in transport, food and utility costs. 

According to a statement by the Statistics Department, transport costs increased 2.9%, food and non-alcoholic beverages increased 2.8% and housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels increased 1.4%. 

The increase in the cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages was the result of increases in segments such as food at home (+ 2.7%), food away from home (+ 3%) and coffee, tea, cocoa and non-alcoholic beverages (+1.8%). 

The statement added that the CPI for August this year compared with the same month last year had increased by 1.9% while there was a 0.2% increase in the CPI for August when compared with July. 

Among the food items that recorded notable price increases in August compared with the previous month was spinach (+ 10.3%) and choy sum (+ 6%), while cucumber and kai lan recorded price decreases at 7.9% and 5.6% respectively. 

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Malaysian Maha Sinnathamby honored with doctorate by USQ

September 19th, 2007
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Australian university honours Malaysian tycoon

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MELBOURNE, Wed.:

Malaysian-born Maha Sinnathamy, creator of the A$12 billion Greater Springfield residential development near Brisbane, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Southern Queensland (USQ). 

Multi-millionaire Sinnathamby, who has a deep commitment to education, was instrumental in attracting the Toowoomba-based USQ to establish a campus in Springfield last year, now home to many students from Asia.

He was conferred the doctorate by the university’s chancellor, Bobbie Brazil, to the delight of his family, corporate colleagues and academic staff. Greater Springfield, Australia’s first privately-built city, 28km south-west of Brisbane, has won international acclaim for its uniqueness. Sinnathamby, a product of Seremban’s St Paul’s Institution, who grew up in Negri Sembilan, said: “I’m extremely proud of this honour because I have a lifelong passion for education.”

The university’s vice-chancellor, Professor Bill Lovegrove, said the conferral of the doctorate on Sinnathamby was in recognition of his distinguished service to the Springfield community and to USQ, while also acknowledging his strong advocacy of the ideals of the university. Apart from his business acumen, Maha possessed some unique personal characteristics, Prof Lovegrove said. “Among them are his broad vision, an entrepreneurial spirit, a tenacious nature, a willingness to take risks and think outside of the square, a community focus and commitment in the face of adversity. “These ideals align closely with those of USQ and help to explain the close ties that have formed between the university and Maha,” he said.

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