Thursday, 22 November 2012
Monday, 12 November 2012
Sunday, 28 October 2012
♥ Joint Screening at Bains Recuperation Centre (Bains Physio), Jalan Dulang, Mines Wellness City: Dr
Balwant Singh Bains suffered the same fate many aspiring doctors do when
applying for medical school – he was denied entry as he was a whisker
short of the prerequisite grades.“I was a point or two short. However, I wanted to be in the medical line as I have great compassion for people. So I completed my bachelor’s in physiotherapy at Nagpur University, India, and have since made a great career out of it,” says the renowned physiotherapist whose Bains Physiotherapist Clinic is now synonymous with treating the who's who of society.
Many people – from business-man tycoons to members of the local royalty, the Cabinet and former beauty queens – have walked through the doors of his clinics in Ampang and Taman Melawati which he runs with his wife, also a physiotherapist.
He says that to be a physiotherapist, one has to be not only knowledgeable but also creative.
“I call physiotherapy a scientific art as you have to come up with both creative and scientific solutions for your patients’ problems,” he adds.
Dr Balwant Singh showing the board with switches, locks and bolts which some patients use when trying to relearn movements essential for everyday living.
Dr Balwant says students who think that it is unlike medicine (as graduating with a degree in physiotherapy does not allow one to carry the title “Dr”) are dead wrong as the first two years of study are the same for physiotherapy students as for those in a medical programme.
“It's the clinical phase which is different. We get to work in various departments of the hospital during this as our work involves all parts of the human body,” he explains.
He encourages those keen on pursuing the career to “please go ahead”.
More and more people are becoming aware of the benefits of physiotherapy so much so that even companies are beginning to include such clinics on their panels. Besides, the money is good and the working hours, fixed.
In his free time, Dr Balwant indulges in his hobby of playing the keyboard and singing with his family who are all musically inclined.
He says: “If your passion is helping people and you are hardworking and creative, then this job is for you.”
What qualifications do you need?
A degree is a must. In most countries, a minimum of an A-Level qualification is needed to enter a degree programme in physiotherapy.
I completed my degree in physiotherapy at Nagpur University, India. Then, I went on pursue my masters at the All Indian Institute of Physical Rehabilitation in Bombay.
I came back to Malaysia and worked at Tawakal Hospital before opening my own clinic in 1986. Since then, I have obtained my Phd in Psychology as I feel that being a qualified psychologist would also allow me to help my patients better.
What does a physiotherapist do?
There are a few major areas in physiotherapy – treatment for post-operative situations, paediatrics, treatment for the aged and sports physiotherapy.
In treating patients in post-operative situations, we help make patients more mobile by getting them to, as much as possible, carry out daily living activities.
In paediatrics, we correct, either with or without surgery, deformities that patients may have. If they have a neurological condition, we guide them through their milestones of development. We do this with the hope that the child will develop their musculature as close to normal as possible.
For adults above 40, which we call the “green age”, injuries may occur due to an imbalance in muscular activity. People in this age group tend not to use their joints to their optimum.
What happens then is that the joints may stiffen and range of movement gets restricted.
This creates an imbalance in stress on the body that is collected over time. For example, a person may develop a hip injury as he begins to slouch with age.
I am now designing a specific calibration bed for patients above 40 to screen their bodies for such problems. A person above 40 should go for joint screening just as he goes for a regular dental check-up.
In dealing with sports injuries, we help build, treat and train athletes. Physiotherapists even go to school to screen children to see what sports activities best suit their bodies.
Apart from that, physiotherapists also play a role in town and building planning as we help design facilities and structures to accommodate people with disabilities.
Describe a typical day
I work from 9am to 6pm daily. During the day, I attend to patients who come with various problems. I am also a trained psychologist so I do consultation as well.
Being a qualified psychologist has helped me a lot in my work as a physiotherapist. A doctor has to understand how his patients feel and think if he wants them to do as he suggests. If doctors do not have this ability, then the treatment may not work.
For example, when people with titles such as Datuk or Tan Sri come for treatment, I do not refer to them by title.
I will change their names to John, or Sam, or whatever, just to break the barrier between us, and make things more relaxed as we go through the various activities in treatment.
This is how my qualification as a psychologist has helped.
Generally, my hours are quite fixed so I still have time for hobbies.
What kind of personality best suits this career?
Physiotherapists need to be very knowledgeable, creative, dynamic and daring. It is very important to be well versed in the medical sciences as physiotherapists must understand the human body.
Creativity plays a role as you have to come up with ideas for exercises and treatments for your patients.
What's the best part of your job?
The best part is seeing our patients' hopes restored after they are healed of their problems.
It is seeing a stroke victim walk and drive again. That is a great feeling.
And the worst part?
There really is no worse part other than the hectic schedule of the job. Patients tend to demand a lot of us so there is a certain amount of pressure. Other than that, it's a great job.
What is the income range?
If you have a private practice, you can easily make over RM20,000 a month.
What are the career prospects?
Great. Physiotherapy is getting more recognition in Malaysia and testimony to that is how more companies are putting our clinics on their panel.
The industry has got good senior practitioners who have laid a great foundation for the future. The opportunities can be great if you adopt the right attitude.
Those of you who are keen on this career can join our apprenticeship programme to get a feel of what the job is about.
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Thursday, 25 October 2012
NOTHING excites more than a sporting event when the event involves a marketing phenomenon like Tiger Woods. The excitement is so much more gripping.
The Mines Resort & Golf Club in Kuala Lumpur, which has been the venue of the annual CIMB Classic since 2010, is again welcoming Woods, the highest-paid athlete in the world for several years now - according to the Forbes magazine.
Woods will be part of the invita-tional field, competing in the US$6.1 million (RM18.97 million) CIMB Classic 2012 from October 25 to 28.
"Already people as far as South Africa are talking about Tiger Woods coming to Kuala Lumpur to parti-cipate in the CIMB Classic," said The Mines director of Golf and Business Development, Jean Daniels.
"The huge crowd and a big contingent of the world press expect-ed at the event will be challenging to handle but we are lucky that a team from the PGA (United States Professional Golfers' Association) will be present to lend a hand," he said.
"The economic benefits of this event, especially next year, when it will officially be on the PGA tour schedule, is immense.
"At least 100 million households all over the world usually watch a PGA event," he said.
Daniels said it is really a major sporting coup that Malaysia from next year is officially hosting a PGA event, much like bringing the Formula One to the country.
"We have to thank Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak for being instrumental in convincing PGA to hold this event here," he said.
Although the CIMB Classic has been held here since 2010, the event remains unofficial, meaning they won't count it as PGA Tour victo-ries nor towards the money list, although world ranking points will be offered.
But from next year, both CIMB Classic and the World Golf Championship in China, will become part of the official PGA Tour FedEx Cup schedule.
CIMB Classic next year, in fact, will kick start the PGA Tour 2014.
Woods last played in Malaysia in 1999 when he won the World Cup individual title that year and also the team title for the US, along with Mark O'Meara, held at The Mines.
But, Daniels said, Woods would find The Mines now a different course with the maturing of trees over the years.
He can also expect highly advanced services and comforts throughout the club, particularly within The Mines clubhouse, where the changing rooms have been vastly upgraded to incorporate state-of-the-art fittings and finishes.
Sunday, 21 October 2012
Setenang Buddhist Society present Jeff Oliver Dharma Sharing "Forgiveness in Everyday Life" on 17 Nov'12@8pm at Setenang House
Namo Buddhaya ! Dear all my Kalyana Mitras, You and your family are cordially invited to Saturday, 17th Nov 2012, there will be Setenang Buddhist Society - Special Dharma Sharing "Forgiveness in Everyday Life" by Jeff Oliver of Australia at 8:00 pm at Setenang House, 47, Jalan DU 2/10, Taman Damai Utama, off Kinrara Golf Club, Jalan Kinrara 6, 47180 Puchong, Selangor. Kindly contact Bro.Jerry Khoo +6012 6211098 or David Tan +6012 3159527 for reservation or details. http://SetenangBuddhistSociety.blogspot.com/Monday, 15 October 2012
  
Bro.Jeff
Oliver Dhamma Sharing at SBS-SKL on Saturday, 17 Nov, 2012@8pm at Setenang
House, 47 Jalan DU 2/10, Taman Damai Utama, 47180 Puchong, Selangor
Dear Friends of Setenang Bro. Jeff Oliver of Australia will be with us again for a
Dhamma sharing session at Setenang House on the
17th November , 2012, Saturday, 8:00pm Topic: Forgiveness in Everyday Life Programme : 6.30-7:00pm - Arrival of Guests & simple dinner will be served 7:30pm - Buddha Puja 8:00pm - Dhamma Talk 8:45pm - Questions & Answers 9:15pm - End of Dhamma Talk, Sharing of Merit Looking forward to your presence and do share and e Forward to others. Also do bring your family, neighbors and friends over ! Kindly RSVP your attendance with bro Jerry as we are preparing the food for dinner. " Setenang - Peace For All " With Metta always, Setenang Buddhist Society of Selangor & Kuala Lumpur [SBS-SKL] Setenang House, 47, Jalan DU 2/10, Taman Damai Utama, [Off Jalan Kinara 6 – Kinara Golf Club Road] 47180 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia Note : For additional information please contact: Jerry Khoo: 012-6211098, jktp2001@yahoo.com David Karuna Tan: 012-3159527, dkarunatan@gmail.com FaceBook Group: http://www.facebook.com/ Kindly refer attach files for location map Note, about the talk Forgiveness in Everyday Life - Communicating with forgiveness Forgiveness as the focus and motivation for one's speech. Listening with forgiveness, a soft and open heart that doesn't attach to words and allows others to act, say and be the way they see best. This is not only one's own liberation but releasing others from our judgments and criticisms. Freedom for one, freedom for all! Profile: Jeff Oliver is a dynamic and creative meditation teacher from Australia. He has been practicing vipassana (Awareness and Wisdom) meditation for about 19 years, eight of which he was ordained as a Buddhist Monk in the Burmese tradition. Jeff has shared practical life skills and mind management™ in many areas of the world including Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe including Turkey. Jeff's teachings are based on both ancient and modern ways of mind training especially, such as appreciation, forgiveness, "Metta" unconditional love, concentration, awareness and wisdom. Basically, Jeff is offering us a toolbox™ of techniques to be used both in formal, intensive meditation and in any situation during our busy and complicated daily life. His style is open, approachable, friendly and gentle yet very effective for the modern seeker of truth. |
Friday, 12 October 2012
Friday, 27 July 2012
Ven.Rakkhita (Rob Norris) Dhamma Sharings at Setenang Buddhist Society !
Dear Friends of Setenang,
Venerable Rakkhita of UK will be with us for Dhamma Sharing sessions at Setenang House on :-
Date: Saturdays, 4th August, 15th September & 13th October 2012,
Time: 8:00pm
Topic: TBAL
Programme :
6.30-7:00pm - Arrival of Guests & simple dinner will be served
7:30pm - Buddha Puja
8:00pm - Dhamma Talk
8:45pm - Questions & Answers
9:15pm - End of Dhamma Talk, Sharing of Merits
Looking forward to your presence and do share and e Forward to others.
Also do bring your family, neighbors and friends over !
Kindly RSVP your attendance with bro Jerry as we are preparing
the food for dinner.
Setenang Peace For All
with metta always,
Setenang Buddhist Society of
Selangor & Kuala Lumpur [SBS-SKL]
Setenang House, 47, Jalan DU 2/10, Taman Damai Utama,
[Off Jalan Kinara 6 – Kinara Golf Club Road]
47180 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia
Note : For additional information please contact:
Jerry Khoo: 012-6211098, jktp2001@yahoo.com
David Karuna Tan: 012-3159527, dkarunatan@gmail.com
FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/setenang/
Kindly refer attach files for location map
Biodata of ; Venerable Rakkhita (Rob Norris)
Ven Rakkhita was born in UK 1964 and trained in Arts and Graphic design, Liverpool Polytech.
Venerable Rakkhita is an enterprising, magnetic and creative meditation teacher from UK. He has practiced and studied meditation for most of his life. He has been practicing vipassana (Awareness and Wisdom) meditation for about 28 years, three of which he was ordained as a Buddhist Monk in the Thai Vipassana tradition with Ven Ajahn Tong and two years as a Samanera. Teachers have included Luang Poh Banyat, Ven Ajahn Tong, Sayadaw U Pandita, , Ven Sujiva, Bhante Punnaji, Ven Dr Sunanda.
Ven Rakkhita has shared creative life skills in many areas of the work field world including arts, music, theatre in education, therapies and performance mainly in UK. His teachings invite exploration of the convergence of love and wisdom. His teaching style emphasizes a relaxed, caring and attentive attitude combined with joyful interest and Zen humour.
Ven Rakkhita shares the Buddha's teachings on human development and liberation of mind which emphasizes that each moment of your life is a practice opportunity.
He enjoys sharing the Buddha's teachings with all people.
Ven Rakkhita's meditation teaching aims to inspire the faith, determination and skill necessary to realize the deepest human freedom.
' I have struggled myself with confusion over where life is going, whether I will ever meet the ‘right’ person, would I ever do what I was ‘destined’ to do – and what was that anyway? Was I doing enough? Too much? '
In 1983 he encountered the art of happiness, awareness and letting go.
Art and happiness: it is about re-learning to take pleasure in the small things.
When one is attuned to beautiful qualities of heart, and isn’t driven by the need to control, judge or manipulate others.
' I came to meditation as a result of the stress and suffering I was experiencing in my life. It was a time when I was becoming curious about two questions: ‘Why am I so miserable?’ and ‘What is freedom?’
' It has transformed my whole sense of what it means to be alive, and what it feels like to be in relationship with others. There is less fear and confusion, and more space for love and openness. This is a cause for much gratitude.'
He teaches to help individuals realize their full potential for clarity, balance, kindness and wisdom.
Ven Rakkhita's teachings are based on both ancient and modern ways of mind training especially, such as daily life practice, "metta" unconditional love, concentration, awareness and wisdom.
He has explored developing and producing a Meditation Map to help tracking attention during Insight Meditation. 'I feel the Map work compliments traditional Vipassana teaching and aids gaining a sense of useful theory in practice'. His teaching style aims to reveal how all aspects of our lives can help us come to a clear and direct understanding of the Truth.
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Sunday, 3 June 2012
Setenang Buddhist Society welcomes Bhikkhuni Ayya Santini, on Saturday, 9th June, 2012 at 7:00pm at Setenang House !
Guest Speaker: Bhikkhuni Ayya Santini
Biodata: Ayya Santini is a well-known and energetic Dhammaduta in Indonesia. Before taking the full Bhikkhuni ordination of in 2000, she spend several years as an Anagarini, travelling the breath of the Indonesian Archipelago, inspiring people with her Dhamma Talks. She counts among the first Theravadin Bhikkhuni from Indonesian in the modern era, and is the Abbess of a Vihara in Lembang, West Java. Ayya Santini specialises in training children and youths in Meditation and monastic living. She runs camps several times a year and draws hundreds of of her periodic talk shows held in major cities throughout Indonesia. In recognition of her contributions to humanitarian work, Ayya Santini was awarded 'The Outstanding Woman in Buddhism Award' by the United Nations on 8 March 2007, in conjunction with International Woman's Day. Don't missed this opportunity to learn and experience the life of a Buddhist in Indonesia from a dedicated Buddhist teacher.
Topic: Engaged Buddhism in Indonesia
Programme:-
7:20pm until 10:00pm.. We will be leading Setenang Special Monday Night Buddha Puja/ Chanting/Sharing of Merits to the departed and rediate Metta to sick and aged with Ayya Santini on :-
Date: 9th June, 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 7:00 - Arrival of Guests and simple dinner will be served
7:30pm - Buddha Puja
8:00pm - Dhamma Talk
8:45pm - Questions & Answers
9:15pm End of Dhamma Talk, Sharing of Merits
9:30pm - Dhamma Discussion
♥ ... Looking forward to your presence and do share and eForward. Kindly RSVP your attendance as we are preparing the food for dinner. Join us at the Setenang Buddhist Society every Fridays ie at Setenang House, 47 Jalan DU 2/10, Taman Damai Utama, off Jalan Kinrara 6, near Kinrara Golf Club 47180 Puchong, Selangor.
* All are Welcome !
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Guest Speaker: Bhikkhuni Ayya Santini
Biodata: Ayya Santini is a well-known and energetic Dhammaduta in Indonesia. Before taking the full Bhikkhuni ordination of in 2000, she spend several years as an Anagarini, travelling the breath of the Indonesian Archipelago, inspiring people with her Dhamma Talks. She counts among the first Theravadin Bhikkhuni from Indonesian in the modern era, and is the Abbess of a Vihara in Lembang, West Java. Ayya Santini specialises in training children and youths in Meditation and monastic living. She runs camps several times a year and draws hundreds of of her periodic talk shows held in major cities throughout Indonesia. In recognition of her contributions to humanitarian work, Ayya Santini was awarded 'The Outstanding Woman in Buddhism Award' by the United Nations on 8 March 2007, in conjunction with International Woman's Day. Don't missed this opportunity to learn and experience the life of a Buddhist in Indonesia from a dedicated Buddhist teacher.
Topic: Engaged Buddhism in Indonesia
Programme:-
7:20pm until 10:00pm.. We will be leading Setenang Special Monday Night Buddha Puja/ Chanting/Sharing of Merits to the departed and rediate Metta to sick and aged with Ayya Santini on :-
Date: 9th June, 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 7:00 - Arrival of Guests and simple dinner will be served
7:30pm - Buddha Puja
8:00pm - Dhamma Talk
8:45pm - Questions & Answers
9:15pm End of Dhamma Talk, Sharing of Merits
9:30pm - Dhamma Discussion
♥ ... Looking forward to your presence and do share and eForward. Kindly RSVP your attendance as we are preparing the food for dinner. Join us at the Setenang Buddhist Society every Fridays ie at Setenang House, 47 Jalan DU 2/10, Taman Damai Utama, off Jalan Kinrara 6, near Kinrara Golf Club 47180 Puchong, Selangor.
* All are Welcome !
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Friday, 13 April 2012
Vipasana Meditation Retreat by Ven.Piyavano from 4-10 June 2012@BrahmaVihara Arama, NorthBali
If you need further information or details please do not hesitate to contact the followings:-
Bro. David Karuna Tan +6012 3159527 dktan57@gmail.com
Ven.Piyavano +6016 6886586
Pak Dhammalijoti +62 8164733609 (Indonesian Vacilitator)
Bhante Jalanapanno +62 362 92954 (Indonesian Sangha)
http://www.brahmaviharaarama.com/
With Metta,
Bro. David Karuna Tan +6017 3450527 Email: dkarunatan@gmail.com
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Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Meditation our universal way of life
Meditation has many benefits and anyone who has tried even a single meditation technique will swear by it. Everybody meditates to bring peace and serenity into their lives, to be one with their inner selves, to heal and to improve their mental and physical health. Thus, no matter what the reason for practicing it, meditation is universal.
Now, although meditation is universal, meditation techniques may differ from one culture to another. Often different meditation techniques are suited to different personality types. Some techniques are expansive and allow for the free flow of thoughts and their observation whereas some types are concentrative that involve bringing focus into one's thoughts.
Setenang Buddhist Society Wesak Day on 17 May 2012@9am-2pm
All are Welcome !
Celebrate with us! Bring your family and friends over on :-
Wesak Eve - 16th May 2012, Wednesday, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Wesak Day - 17 May 2012, Thursday
Time: 9.00am – 2.00pm
Gracing the celebration are Venerable Piyavano (Prak Goh of Sangha Meditation Homes, Puchong) and other monks.
Come and get blessed !
SIGNIFICANCE OF WESAK DAY
The Wesak Celebration this year will fall on 17th May 2011 (Tues). It is a Tri-Sacred day for Buddhist to commemorate the Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinibbana of the Lord Buddha. The theme for this year's Setenang Wesak celebration is “Wisdom for All Modern Minds” and we will be pitching 4 tents at Setenang House. There will be Light & Flowers Offering, Dhamma Talks, Sangha Blessings, Lunch Dana Offerings, Exhibitions, Musical & Video presentations, Sale and promotion of food stuff, etc. The Wesak celebration will start at 9:00am and end approximately at 2pm and we invite you, your family and friends to come and join us on this auspicious event.
We still have 2 booths available for sale and promotion of foodstuff, etc. for those who like to participate and we also need volunteers to help out during the event and if you are able to help, please contact Bro. Jerry or Bro. David as stated below.
We look forward to seeing you at our activities and do bring along your family and friends too. Sukhi Hotu and may the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem be with you and your family always.
If you need further information or details please do not hesitate to contact the followings:-
Bro. Jerry Khoo at 012-6211 098 or Email jktp2001@yahoo.com
Bro. David Karuna Tan at 016-2231066 or Email dktan57@gmail.com
With Metta,
Setenang Buddhist Society Selangor and Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur (Registration No. 0876-10-SEL)
47 Jalan U 2/10, Taman Damai Utama,
[ Off Jalan Kinrara 6 - Kinrara Golf Club Road ]
47180 Bandar Kinrara Puchong , Selangor, Malaysia.
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Monday, 19 March 2012
Palace of Golden Horses Dignitaries Club invites you for a free 8-point Medical test at Lot MTBD 17, Departure Hall, KLIA on 20-22 March 2012
* All passengers while waiting for your flight and staff of various companies at KLIA and employees of MAS and KLIA are also invited to join in the FOC 8-point Medical test at our PGH Dignitaries Club Lounge, next to the VIP Special Lounge, Departure Hall, Kuala Lumpur International Airport. http://www.ghhs.com.my
With Best of Health,
David Karuna Tan
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* For more information on GHHS Health Screening Membership, kindly Contact GHHS Health Counsellor, Mr.David Tan at +6012 3159527 or Email: dktan57@gmail.com inclusive of our free Digital Meridian System Analysis & hotel stay in accordance with the term and condition of our Golden Horses Health Sanctuary Membership Programme. http://www.ghhs.com.my
♥ Description: Golden Horses Health Sanctuary Health Screening and Preventive Clinic is the first dedicated and the most exclusive preventive health screening centre in a resort setting, providing comfortable ambience and personal services to ensure members enjoy a total wellness experience. Focusing on one-stop-comprehensive preventive healthcare approaches, the centre is equipped with state-of-the-art-pro-active screening facilities including the multi-slice CT Scanning Technology, Pure Juice Bar, health connection and various health programme.
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Hot Air Balloon and Mercedes at Palace of the Golden Horses
Hot Air Balloon Fiesta to include music, fireworks and exhibitions
Stories by Oh Ing Yeen
ingyeen@thestar.com.my
Photos by Mohd Sahar Misni
Saturday March 17, 2012
In flight: Hot air balloons in various designs flying over the Sri Saujana bridge during the 4th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012. VISITORS to the Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012 will see the “night glow” event at 9pm today, when the balloons light up in a synchronised manner to the sound of music and culminate with a fireworks display.
Visitors are advised to go early to the fiesta grounds to secure a good spot to catch the event that only lasts for less than half an hour.
Taking centrestage: Hot air balloons flying over Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin mosque during the fiesta. They can also look forward to activities such as a para motor exhibition, a bicycle exhibition, helicopter joy rides, tethered hot air balloon rides (priced at RM10), a remote-controlled aeroplane model demonstration, meet-and-greet sessions with the participating balloonists and the Mountain Dew Extreme Zone for the adventurous visitors.
The participants are from the United States, Vietnam, New Zealand, Belgium, France, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Thailand, and Britain.
There will be 28 hot air balloons in various designs at the Monumen Alaf Baru in Precinct 2, Putrajaya.
The show begins at 7am and ends tomorrow.
For details, visit www.myballoonfiesta.com
Historic showcase of Mercedes-Benz classics
THE most exclusive of Mercedes Benz classic cars in South-East Asia with an estimated value of over RM80mil converged at the Palace of the Golden Horses for the Historic Mercedes-Benz Concours 2011 recently. 
Historic event: Some of the 125 vintage and classic Mercedes-Benz cars on display at the grounds of the Palace of the Golden Horses. 
Excellent condition: The winners of the three categories with Folger (second from left) and their iconic Mercedes-Benz cars.
It was to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the invention of the automobile.
Mercedes-Benz and classic car enthusiasts feasted their eyes on 125 groomed cars, as the proud owners sprang feverishly into action to buff away dust specks and carry out last -minute inspections to ensure that their years of painstaking restoration met the discerning standards of the panel of judges.
Historic event: Some of the 125 vintage and classic Mercedes-Benz cars on display at the grounds of the Palace of the Golden Horses. On show were cars from a bygone era including a 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Roadster estimated to be worth RM24mil, a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gull Wing worth about RM5mil and a 1938 Mercedes-Benz 320B all vying for the top prize in the vintage (pre-1960) category.
Two other categories were the classics (1961-1975) and modern classics (1976-1989) models.
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia president and CEO Roland S. Folger said the concours also provided visitors a lesson in automotive history.
“When Carl Benz registered his Benz Patent-Motorwagen on Jan 29, 1886, nobody could have imagined the triumphant march the modern car would embark upon over the next 125 years.
“One hundred and twenty five years after inventing the automobile, we are continuing to re-invent the car. We need to meet the challenges of the future for eco-friendly cars which are efficient, safe and boast the best that technology can offer.
Excellent condition: The winners of the three categories with Folger (second from left) and their iconic Mercedes-Benz cars. “Be it combustion engines, hybrids or fully electric vehicles, the inventor of the automobile is still ahead of the game,” he said.
“The showcase was a proud reflection of Mercedes-Benz’s history, longevity, build quality, leading edge technology and design together with the painstaking efforts of the owners to maintain the rare collectibles in pristine, classic condition.”
The panel of judges including Frank Reichert, sales and marketing head of the Mercedes-Benz’s Classic Car Centre in Stuttgart, Germany appraised the cars on preparation, condition, correctness, cleanliness and originality in the following categories namely engine and engine compartment, exterior, interior, trunk/booth and undercarriage/suspension wheels.
Owners of the top car in each of the three categories won an all-expense-paid vacation for two to the renowned Mercedes-Benz Museum and Classic Car Centre in Stuttgart.
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia will roll out a host of other activities to continue the anniversary celebrations in the coming months including dealer openhouses, a Facebook contest which will run until June 30 and CRM dining events for loyal customers.
The concours was jointly organised by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Historic Motoring Ventures Sdn Bhd.
Friday, 3 February 2012
Sri Lanka Feb 2012
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Sri Lanka (from the Sanskrit “Venerable Island”), officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (pronounced /ˌʃriːˈlæŋkə/, Sinhalese: ශ්රී ලංකාව, Tamil: இலங்கை; known as Ceylon (/sɪˈlɒn/) before 1972 and as Taprobane (/təˈprɒbəniː/) in ancient times), is an island country in South Asia, located about 31 kilometres (19.3 mi) off the southern coast of India. It is home to around twenty million people.
Because of its location in the path of major sea routes, Sri Lanka is a strategic naval link between West Asia and South East Asia.[citation needed] It has been a center of Buddhist religion and culture from ancient times.[citation needed] The Sinhalese community forms the majority of the population; Tamils, who are concentrated in the north and east of the island, form the largest ethnic minority. Other communities include Moors, Burghers, Kaffirs and the Malays.
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Setenang Buddhist Society CNY Open House & Blessings on Sat 28th Jan 2012@8-10am
Wishing everyone Gng Xi Fa Cai" and Happy & Prosperous Chinese New Year 2012 ! May the year of the Dragon bring you and your families members many happy returns. May the Buddha-Dhamma guide us all in all our doings as we strive to perfect ourselves in this trouble times and difficulties. May all beings, devas, sentient beings, be Well and Happy always. AYU VANNA SUKHAM BALAM
Dear Setenang Buddhist Fellow Brothers & Sisters,
On behalf of Setenang Buddhist Society, We would like to invite all to our Setenang Buddhist Society Chinese New Year Open House on:-
Date: Saturday, 28th January, 2012
Time: 8:30-10:00am
Venue: Setenang House, 47, Jalan DU 2/10, Taman Damai Utama, off Jalan Kinrara 6, 47180 Puchong, Selangor.
All are Welcome !
Note: * Thereafter, We will continue with our Setenang Buddhist Society, Annual CNY House to House Dana & Blessings to invited members' Residence by Setenang Chanting Group from 27-29 Jan 2012
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Friday, 20 January 2012
Happy & Prosperous Chinese New Year 2012 !
♥ Wishing everyone a Happy and Prosperous Chinese New Year 2012 ! May the year of the Dragon bring you and your families members many happy returns. May the Buddha-Dhamma guide us all in all our doings as we strive to perfect ourselves in this trouble times and difficulties. May all beings, devas, sentient beings, be Well and Happy always. AYU VANNA SUKHAM BALAM ♥
南方群星 Chinese New Year
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♥ Like · Eat · Care+Share · Meditate · Celebrate ♥
Sunday, 8 January 2012
55th Double Birthday Dana with Ven.Dr.Zawana 2012
55th Double Birthday Dana 2012 With Ven.Dr.Zawana Slideshow: David’s trip to Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia was created by TripAdvisor. See another Puchong slideshow. Create your own stunning slideshow with our free photo slideshow maker.
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