Paul Mauriat ~ Love Story

Paul Mauriat - Love is blue

 The Five Presidents with the Asst. Governor Group 12, PP Johnson Phang.

Vocational Awards recipient with Club Presidents, Asst. Governor PP Johnson Phang and PP Shanmugam, Chairman Vocational Service.

Joint Meeting and Vocational Awards Night.

When one or more Rotary Club decide to share their meeting it open unlimited opportunities for the members to share their experiences in addition exploring joint activities potentials. Each club president will take turn to make their club announcement. The speaker of the day too would have a bigger audience for his talk. That is what is great in Rotary, sharing ideas and knowledge.

On Monday, 25th. October 2010, five club, namely Rotary Club of Titiwangsa, Rotary Club of Cheras, Rotary Club of Damansara, Rotary Club of Bukit Commonwealth and Rotary Club of Kampung Baharu had their joint meeting at Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur. Vocational award night was also held at the same time to honour and recognised 8 recipients. Rotary Club of Kampung Baharu had nominated En. Badrul Hisham to receive their award. En.Badrul had been serving Kelab Sultan Sulaiman for the past 17 years with full dedication.

Present from Kampung Baharu were Hj.Razali, Ruzman,Jamil,Amran,Aida,Norlia, Datin Nor, Tariman, Khairuzad and Shah. (Absent - Dr.Feardaus, Jonnaidi,Sam)

Full report below; (courtesy of PP Pushpa Krishna)

A joint, Group 12, Vocational awards night was held at Royal Selangor Club, Jalan Raja, on 25 October 2010. This event saw the coming together of 5 Rotary Clubs namely, RC Damansara, RC Bukit Komanwel, RC Cheras, RC Kg. Bahru and RC Titiwangsa. Eight members of the public were duly recognized for their dedication in carrying out their duties in their respective vocations while maintaining high moral and ethical standards .

The event was timed to coincide with RI’s Vocational Month (October) and the joint effort made an extra impact showing the unity and fellowship between Rotarians and Rotary Clubs.
Gracing the occasion was PP R. Shanmugam, district chairman of Vocational Service Committee. In his address, he congratulated the recipients on being hand picked for this recognition and commended them for being model members of the community with sound ethical values and great dedication in their profession. He further applauded Rotary for being one of the few organizations that has managed to provide humanitarian service to the community and encourage ethical vocational standards at the same time. This balance between these 2 forms of service profoundly distinguishes ‘Rotary’ from most of the other organizations.
In an effort to provide some Rotary information to non-Rotarians and Rotarians alike, a video presentation was played giving an overview of Rotary’s role in eradicating Polio from the face of this earth. Polio day was on 24 October.
The citation of each candidate was read by each club’s Vocational Service chair and a Certificate and plaque was presented to them by the respective Presidents in the presence of PP Shanmugam and AG Johnson Phang.
The recipients of the awards are as follows:
1. Persatuan Penjagaan dan Latihan Kanak-Kanak Autistic
2. Pn. Supaletchumi Munusamy, headmistress of SJK(T) Jalan Cheras
3. Mr. Shan Chandran Ponnambalam, producer of the breakfast show on NTV7
4. Pastor Jacop David, founder of the Shepherds Center Foundation
5. Ms Selvamalar who works with underachievers and the needy.
6. Mr. Vincent Ho
7. Ms Pushparani of MMI Global International and
8. En. Badrolhishan Bin Abdul Rahman – a carpenter who excels in his work despite his handicap

 Persatuan Penjagaan dan Latihan Kanak-Kanak Autistik, Hua Ming is a non-profit organization set up by parents of children with autism and they provide education and training for the children, counseling for the parents and they promote public awareness of the condition. Set up in 1996, they are the only Autism Society to teach in Mandarin and English. The award was accepted by the President of the Society.
 Mdm. Supaletchumi Munusamy, Headmistress of SJK(T), Jalan Cheras. has been instrumental in transforming a school of small beginnings to a well equipped school with a language centre during her tenure in the school for the past 6 years. The school now boasts an active enrolment of 300 students, most of whom are from poor families. Together with the help of the faculty members and the PIBG, Pn. Supaletchumi constantly strives to improve the facilities.
 Mr. Shan Chandran Ponnambalam, producer of the Breakfast Show in NTV7 started his career in broadcasting in 1996 in Metrovision. He joined NTV7 in 2000 and worked his way up from editing and finally to being a Producer. He highlights events by local NGOs including Rotary and also publicizes the work of Charitable Homes in interviews with them. He has helped in creating awareness on the plight of single mothers and has also helped in launching the careers of several new and promising entertainers.
 Pastor Jacop David, together with his wife, Bridget, have dedicated the past 17 years of their lives to providing care and love for orphaned, abandoned, abused and neglected children from broken families. Pastor Jacop founded the Shepherds Centre Foundation in 1993 which started with just 2 children and has now soared to 103 children in the various homes set up by the foundation. There are the boys and girls homes, a nursery, home for school dropouts, skills training in carpentry, welding, agriculture and aquaculture and a home for the elderly who are homeless and destitute.
 Mr Vincent Ho, director of Carnival Asia, has been in the exhibition industry for the past 10 years. He has organized several promotional events to raise funds for worthy causes. He has contributed generously to several of Rotary projects.
 Ms Pushparani, a journalist by profession conceived the idea off MMI Global (Miss Malaysian Indian Global) in the year 2000. This is a social development programme which is a community care project for personal development of the Malaysian girls of Indian decent. In 2005, MMI Global introduced a special fund to support its expanding reach into healthcare, education and personal empowerment workshops in schools
 En. Badrolhishan Bin Abdul Rahman – a carpenter who excels in his work despite his handicap
 Ms Selvamalar works with underachievers and the needy by providing counseling services, empowerment workshop and enrolling students into skills training Institute. She also educates parents on the right approach when dealing with these children.

Charter President Hj.Razali reporting on Membership Development.

DG Kok Beng sharing lighter moment with Rckbrians.

DG Kok Beng talk on 4 ways test.

Someting to remember from us.

District Governor (DG) Lim Kok Beng visit Rotary Club Kampung Baharu. 20th.Oct.2010.
District Governor official visit to any Rotary Club is an event that all Rotarian looked forward too. It is like the Pope visiting a church. Unlike the Pope who do not have the time to visit all the churches, District Governor make it a point to visit all the club during his one year tenure holding the highest office in a Rotary district. During the visit the District Governor would give his full attention to the club members. He would offer advise where necessary but most of all he would lent his ears to hear all the members complaints and grouses. Something which I do not envy as he had to cover more than 70 Clubs throughout the district 3300.


Members who could make it were Hj.Razali, Ruzman,Shah,Jamil, Datin Nor, Amran,Khairuzad and Tariman while those who were away Aida,Norlia,Sam,Feardaus and Jonnaidi.

RCKB Weekly meeting 5/2010-11 Wednesday 4th August 2010.
Rotary Club Kampung Baharu (RCKB) weekly meeting yesterday was shifted to Maju Palace Restaurant, Maju Junction, KL due to power failure in Kampung Baru which unfortunately include Kelab Sultan Sulaiman. Meeting was attended by Datin Nor, PP Shah, PE Jamil, Rtn. Aida IPP Dr. Feardaus and Rtn. Khairuzad. It was nostalgic to meet senior staff there who could still recognised some of us as the venue  was our former meeting place.

Aannouncement by VP Datin Nor who chaired the meeting.

(1)DISTRICT DUES, RI DUES, CLUB MEMBERS HEADCOUNT.

(2) FAMILY WALK at PUTRAJAYA LAKE SITE.
     Sunday 08 August • 07:30 - 10:00
Location Meet in front of Kelab Tasik Putrajaya at 7:15am Walk shall begin at 7:30am
More info Everyone is welcome.The walk is about 5km(about 1 hr) besides the lake and some part of it is on a boardwalk(between Kelab and PM's Residence). After the walk,we can sit at the wakaf for a breakfast picnic,potluck style. This is a social event.

(3)BLOOD DONATION
The Malaysian Association of Hotels(MAH), together with its co-organisers, Rotary Club of Damansara and Istana Hotel Kuala Lumpur are pleased to organise a Blood Donation Campaign in aid of the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) Blood Bank.
The need for blood increases during holidays and festive seasons, where people are more likely to be travelling and are active during these times, and are at an increased risk of accidents. With this in mind, MAH together with its co-organisers realise that this campaign is essential because of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, one of the biggest festive celebrations amongst Malaysian is approaching in a month’s time.
Donating blood is a fast and simple procedure. Blood donors can donate up to half a litre every two and a half to three months. This amount is small, given that the body contains five to six litres of blood. The full blood donation procedure takes no more than 15 to 20 minutes.
I would greatly appreciate if Presidents of Rotary Clubs in the Klang Valley support this effort by encouraging their members to visit Istana Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 9th August from 10.00am to 4.00pm. The organisers hope to welcome more than hundred donors on that day. As many as three people’s lives can be saved as a result of just one donation.
Enclosed herewith is the Blood Donation Campaign flyer . For more information, please contact Mr. Azzwa, our Membership Executive at 03-4251 8477.
Give Blood, Give Life. Regards,Francis Arulanandam President, RC Damansara

(4)SHORT TERM INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE.
The District IYE Committee is calling for Applicants for a Short Term International Youth Exchange Team to RI D9455, West Australia.
The programme will be Very Exciting and our Outbound Team will have the Very Special Experience of being hosted by the Rotarians of RI D9455. The Team will consist of 1 Rotarian Team Leader and 5-6 Team Members.
The Dates : 2 weeks during the school holidays in June 2011
Closing Date For Applications: 30 September 2010
Who can apply : Youth between the ages of 15-19years.
Can Rotarians’ Children Apply? – YES
Our Youth will be provided Homestay & Meals in a Safe Environment by Rotarians of RI D9455.

(5) Short-Term International Youth Exchange team to D3060 Gujarat
The D3300 International Youth Exchange Committee is pleased to announce that we will be sending an Outbound Short-Term International Youth Exchange team to D3060 Gujarat, India from 17 December 2010 to 31 December 2010.
This exchange reciprocates an Inbound Short-Term Youth Exchange team from D3060 which visited our district in RY2008-09.
The team consists of the following:
Team Leader : PP Pushpa Krishna
Team Members:
1.Ms. Khor Wen Huey (Kara)................sponsored by RC Bangsar.
2. Mr. Havinash Thinakaran .................sponsored by RC KL North.
3. Ms. Tanuja Nair...............................sponsored by RC Bernam Valley.
4. Mr. Ho Theng Khoi ...........................sponsored by RC Kuala Kangsar.
5. Ms. Thirshalar Padmanabhan..............sponsored by RC KL West
6. Ms. Steffi Sunitha Rayer......................sponsored by RC Senawang.

(6)PR Work shop
Its only going to take you just 5 hours this August 14, 2010 to listen, interact and learn from 5 interesting speakers at the District’s 5 Session PR Workshop.
So fill up your forms now and send them in!! ALL Rotarians are welcome. Please remember to indicate your meal preference and the method of payment in your form.
Samantha Ann Samson RC Central Damansara

(7) Kelab Rotray Kamping Baharu, RC Cheras dan Dewan Perdagangan Islam Msia KL akan mengadakan majlis berbuka puasa kepada anak yatim & ibu tunggal pada 16 Ogos 2010. Isnin di Restoran Nasi Ayam Mancongkam. Gombak. Sumbangan kewangan dalam bentuk zakat, sedakah atau fididyah dialu-alukan. Bulan ramadhan bulan amal
Sumbangan dijanjikan setakat ini;
1. Nasi Ayam Manconglam
2. Bus - Zascar
3. Tunai - Haji Azahar
4 Tunai - Tan Sri Elyas Omar
5. Kanopi kerusi & Meja
6 Anda bagaimana?
Sumbangan untuk duit raya & baju raya?
ROTARIAN AMRAN TO BRIEF DERAILS.

(7) SMK Dato' Klana Putra Lenggeng, (Thanking participants)

RCKB conducted motivational workshop for selected student of SMK Dato' Klana Putra Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus - Thursday, 29th. July 2010. Team led by PE Jamil Poniran, PP Shah, Rtn. Tariman and assisted by PE Jamil's son Mohd Shahril.

RCKB Weekly meeting 4/2010-11 Wed 28th July 2010
Present: PP Ruzman, PP Shah, Rtn. Tariman, P. Hasril, PE Jamil,VP Nor,Rtn.Amran,Rtn.Norlia
PP Edgar K. Theusinger delivered a talk on Continuous Improvement.
He was born in Germany. He taught economics for a few years at Mannheim University/Germany. In 1979, he began his career in a pharmaceutical company and crafted a career in this industry for 33 years. In 2002, he was Managing Director of a group of companies in Bulle, Switzerland, which manufactures and commercializes on a worldwide basis pharmaceutical products in the fields of allergy and epilepsy. A multi-linguist, Edgar speaks fluent German, English, French, Dutch and Spanish.

Since January 2009, Edgar enjoys partial retirement but has also a consultancy company for mandates of Interim Management. He is a Rotarian since 1991 and is now a member of RC Freiburg Sense in District 1990. Thank you PP Edgar.
PP Kumar PHF of RC Port Klang attended the club meeting.

Presentation by GSE Team.
Group Study Exchange Team from Rotary International District 3300  went to Switzerland in May 2010. The team came to visit Kelab Rotary Kampung Baharu on Wednesday, 21st. July 2010. Team Leader PP Dr. Joy Varughese and team member Kevitpal and Marliana gave a very detail account of their trip to Switzerland. Thank you guys for sharing your experiences. Sorely missed was our sponsored candidate Dr. Masitoh who could not joined due to work commitment.

Samsudin dan Saleha.

Majlis Perkahwinan Rotarian Sam.

Satu majlis makan malam yang sungguh meriah telah diadakan di pusat Komuniti Bukit Damansara untuk meraikan majlis perkahwinan Rotarian Samsudin dan Saleha pada hari Sabtu, tanggal 17 hb. July 2010.

Majlis yang dihadiri oleh kedua pehak keluarga pengantin turut disertai oleh ramai rakan dari Kelab Rotary Kampung Baharu. Acara kemuncak ialah apabila kedua mempelai telah sudi berduet menyampaikan beberapa buah lagu. Semoga kebahagian berkaroake ini diteruskan hingga ke anak cucu hendaknya, inshaAllah. Selamat pengantin baru dari kami semua.

Project Rumah Nur Salam continues.
During weekly meeting 14th. July 2010, President Hasril handed over a cheque RM1500 from one of the sponsor to organising chairperson Rtn. Nor to purchase basic needs for the child care centre. As spin off of the project some members had suggested if collection of story book could be continued so that the benefits can also be enjoyed by other deserving child care centre in Malaysia.

VP Rtn. Nor, The Organising chairperson being recognised by Penolong Pengetua.

PE Jamil (siap buka kasut) with the students.

                                                                     The Facillitators

                                President Hasril being recognised by Penolong Pengetua, PIBG rep. look on.
Motivational Talk for SMK Bandar Utama Damansara 4.
Members of Rotary Club Kampung Baharu, Rotary Club Gombak and Rotary Club Bandar Utama jointly organised motivational workshop for fifth former of Sekolah Menengah BandarUtama Damansara 4 on the 13th. and 14th. July 2010. The 4 hours session was attended by more than 200 students.
The event was being co-sponsored by The school PIBG with the co-operation of the school management. The workshop was to create an awareness among the student on the importance of planning for their future and how to make their  ambitions a reality. As the students will be sitting for their SPM examination soon the workshop was timely in reminding  the challenges ahead of them. This is the second project by Rotary Club fo Kampung Baharu for the 2010-2011 session.

Community Project at Rumah Nur Salam, Cowkit. Thursday 1st July 2010.

First project kick off by Rotary Club Kampung Baharu for the new Rotary Year. We were received by Raja Azizan the director of the centre. The project was headed by Rotarian Nor  (who unfortunately could not be there). We learned from him that several Rotary Club had been helping them in the past. A reporter and a cameraman from Utusan was present to provide media coverage. Rotarian Amran turn up with his wife and baby. He also sponsored chicken rice for the kids. During the function there were about 40 children there. Some foreign volunteers and university students were also seen mingling with the children.

The public donated new and used story books. Other contributers were Mancongkam Sdn Bhd. The director is member of RCKB Chicken Rice for the event,
Coffee Scene Sdn Bhd, operator of Bangi Kopitiam Milk Powder,
Sejahtera Baru Milo & Mineral water,
Profil Bio Farm Sdn Bhd; Pampers,
Ministry of Federal Territories and Urban WellbeingBasic items.
Small service by Rotary Club of Kampung Baharu but a big step in helping the unfortunate.
I hope we can continue with the project so that it can benefited other children centre.

Dr. Feardaus handing over RCKB Presidenct to Coach Hasril.

Hand over 30th. June 2010.
Rotary club new term begin on the Ist. July of each year when the new office bearers take over from their predecessor. Dr. Feradus was handing over the presidency of RCKB to Coach Hasril during weekly meeting held on 30th. June 2010.
The meeting was also attended by a guest Rotarian PP Don from RC Georgetown (top picture).
Dr. Feardaus conducted the final RCKB Board of Directors meeting for his term. President Elect Hasril informed everyone of RCKB first charity project to be carried out the next day at Rumah Nur Salam located at Chow Kit Road.

Mike Plascow briefing Kidzcare program to Rotary Club Kampung Baharu members

KIDZCARE.

In 2007 The United Nations declared Autism as a World problem. What is autism? Members of Rotary Club Kampung Baharu were given insight on this particular problem facing by growing number children in Malaysia today by Mr. Mike Plascow. It is a form disability if recognised early and given proper care a child might be given an opportunity to led a normal life. Some parent are not aware that their children is having this problem and by not focusing on the  special need, the child could become a black sheep in the family.

Kidzcare program include increasing public awareness of the subject and building facility to treat such autistic children.

Mike was our guest speaker on the 23rd June 2010.

Rotary meeting

MAKE UP MEETING at KL DiRAJA Wed, 16th. July 2010.
Five RCKBrians attended KL DiRAJA weekly meeting at Shangri La Kuala Lumpur. They were PE Hasril, Shah, Nor, Sam and Izad. Several could not make it at the last minute due to work load. Being a luncheon meeting one have to plan carefully as not to miss the one hour slot. It was impossible to avoid the lunch hour crawl at jalan Sultan Ismail. But to those who made they manage to see induction of the 101st. member of the club, a young Korean expartriate. Another significant event KL DiRAJA announced that their archive project was almost completed. It is going to be a mini muzeum which will housed their club historical items.

RCKB Club meeting

RCKB Club meeting Wednesday 9th. May 2010.
Despite inclement weather and unusual traffic jam in/out Kuala Lumpur seven members braved the unfavorable element to attend the weekly Club meeting. Present was President Dr.Feardaus, PP Shah, PE Hasril,Rtn. Aida, Rtn. Nor. Rtn Izad,Rtn.Tariman. The was one guest En. Mohd Zikri bin Dato' Mohd Zaihan from Beauty and Wellness Centre, Kasih Anana.
Some notes from the meeting;
1. Board meeting no.4 to be held on 30th. June 2010. Handover ceremony to incoming Board will be carried out.
2. Hand over of books donated to Rumah Nur Salam to take place on 1st. July 2010.
3. Make up meeting at RC KL Di Raja next Wednesday 16th. June 2010.
4. President Dr. Feardaus presented his personal donation RM500 to the Club to be used for any club activity. Thank you President for your generosity.

 

Rotary Club Kampong Baharu Installation Dinner.

RC Kampong Baharu 14th. Installation Dinner was held on Wednesday 26th May 2010 at Kelab Sultan Sulaiman, Kampung Baharu. About 100 Rotarians, guests and friends turn up for the function. The Guest of Honour was DGE Lim Kok Beng. The function was also attended by DGN2 Mansoor Saat and Anne Emzita and Incoming AG group 12 PP Johnson Pang and Anne Katherine Ho.During the function Puan Norlia Ahmad was inducted as the 20th Rotarian for the Club. DGE Lim Kok Beng also presented induction kits to 4 Rotarians who joined RC Kampong Baharu recently.

District Leadership Seminar 23rd May 2010.
70 Rotarians attended the seminar which was held at Holliday Villa, Jalan Ampang. Our members from RC Kampong Baharu made up 10% of the attendant. They are Sam, Jamil, Aida, Sanjay, Izad, Hasril and Shah. We learned many things to imrove ourselves and also to improve our Club and Rotary movement at large. Among the notable speaker was Dato' Iqbal from Management Institute, Malaysia. Each Rotarian paid rm25 to attend the half day seminar but it was worth it as we learned invaluable lesson from the seminar.

Send off at KLIA

BON VOYAGE GSE TEAM from RID 1990 (SWITZERLAND)

After six weeks in Malaysia we bid farewell and bon voyage to Group Study Exchange Team from Switzerland Rotary international District 1990. On the 14th May 2010 members of Rotary Club of Kampong Baharu met them at 1 Utama bus terminal in Petaling Jaya. I was glad to see our friends were looking tan and healthy. Thanks to the hospitality of various hosting club  that had taken their task seriously.

The team was whisked away to their hotel accomodation at Holoday Villa, Ampang.

The Team set off early for their flight home departing from the Hotel at 0630am. Our club provide the transportatation to the KLIA with the assistance from Hj.Razali, Ruzman, Jamil and myself.

I hope o hear from the team soon.

Installation Dinner RC Kampong Baharu 2010-2011

RC KAMPONG BAHARU INSTALLATION DINNER 2010-2011.
Preparation is underway for Intallation Dinner RC Kampong Baharu 2010-2011. Organizing Chairman for the event is Rtn. Jamil Poniran. It has been a tradition that the President Elect normally organize the event.
We hope to induct two new members during the dinner. If it materialised it will pushed club membership to 21, the highest since I join the the Club in 2005. We can looked forward for a more active club next session now that we have the number.
The Orgn Cmtee anticipated about 150 Rotarians and guests to attend the function which will be held at Kelab Sultan Sulaiman, Kampung Baru. If you readers are interested to attend you may contact me at 019-2310320.

District 3300 Assembly.
Rotary Club Kampong Baharu sent the biggest yet delegation so far. 10 Rotarian and two Ann ( one baby)
Attending the Assembly was President Dr.Feardaus, Vice President Ruzman, Charter President Hj. Razaly, President Elect Hasril, PP Shah (and Ann), Rtn. Jamil, Rtn Jonnaidi, Rtn Nor, Rtn Amran (Ann and baby), Rtn Sanjay.
The function was held at 6th star Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel from 16th to 18th Apr 2010.
So guys what do you think? Please post feedbacks!

Arrival of GSE Team from Switzerland.
Flight 346 landed at 1415 hours as scheduled bringing GSE Team from RID1990. Giving them rousing welcome were outgoing GSE Team to Switzerland, PP Odzman (GSE C'man) DG Leslie and a big crowd of well wisher made of Rotarians and their family members. It was a good start for this program. RCKB was represented by PP Shah, Rtn. Nor and Rtn. Tariman.
The guests were transported to Holiday Villa, Ampang in several cars. After a brief rest they were treated to welcome dinner. The incoming GSE Team  consist of Team Leader PP Edgar K.Theusinger, Team member Chloe Berberat, Team member Rachel Salzman, Team memberJuliana Knoll and Team member fabiano Di Tomaso.
The team will be in Malaysia till 15th. May 2010. RCKB will be hosting them toward the end of their stay in Malaysia.

Jonn doing the honour.

Amran inducted as RC Kampong Baharu 19th. Rotarian.

On the 31st. March 2010 saw another Rotarian being inducted as the 19th. member of RC Kampong Baharu. Amran is the younger brother of Rotarian Jonnaidi who was inducted fortnight ealier. The club started with 12 members in July 2009. Seven  new members had been recruited since then making RCKB one of the club with high growth for 2009-2010. Welcome to the Club Rotarian Amran. 

Rtn. Jonnaidi Jamalis being inducted.

Induction of 18th. Rotarian of Rotary Club Kampong Baharu.

On the 17th. March 2010 during the weekly club meeting Rotarian Jonnaidi Jamalis was inducted by PE Hasril. There is a small adjustment at RCKB for year 2010-2011 line up with PE Hasril taking over from Rtn. Helmy. The latter took one year leave from the club due to career committment. PP Shah concented to be the Ag. Secretary for the rest of current period. Rtn. Jonnaidi is a Director with MANCONGKAM group of Companies. Welcome to the club Jonn and we look forward for your participation.

                                                                       Reaching the peak.
Jungle Trekking at Bukit Gasing, Petaling Jaya.
On Sunday 7th. March 2010 I participated in the above RID3300 event. I heard so much of the place over the years. It is the only green lung left in Petaling Jaya areas. There is a danger that one day the 100 acres green is no more as rapid development is taking place around the area. Citizen got together forming association like "Friend of Bukit Gasing" to hilite the need to preserve the green lung for the future generations.
I was looking forward for some adventure. May be getting lost and of course to be rescued later with blazing  media coverage. That was only my imagination running wild.
Actually the trail is very user friendly. Certain steep slope are actually terraced to help the hikers. There is a look out tower and resting place for hiker to enjoy the view. No wild tiger and not even a leach on sight. After all we are actually is a cosmopolitan area.
All participant we armed with plastic bags and we were doing our part in picking up any litters around the place. The trail took me just one hour to conquer. It was fun and I like to do it again with my children next time.

Induction of Muhammad Zahir Sanjay bin Abdullah as Rotarian of RC Kampong Baharu.

Weekly meeting on Wed 24th Feb 2010 saw yet another Rotarian being inducted to RC Kampong Baharu.
Rotarian Muhammad Zahir Sanjay bin Abdullah who is a Company Secretary by profession was introduced by Rotarian Coach Hasril and inducted by Charter President Tuan haji Razali in a simple ceremony witnessed by fellow Rotarians and guests. Presence was Dr.Masitoh GSE candidate, charter member of RC Langkawi Saudara Nizar and Saudara Shaiful Affandi. Warm welcome to our latest member Rotarian Zahir.
Family Outing update. Rtn. Aida informed 22 participants had registered. Minimum target to achieve is 40 to ensure viable so please give your support.