Saturday, May 25, 2013

As few as 500 tigers in Malaysia only - today

The tiger numbers in Malaysia have fallen by over 80% since 1950's - down from 3,000 to as few as 500 tigers today - due to poaching, habitat loss and or fragmentation and lost of their preys - such as deer and wild pig.

The world has already lost three sub-species of tigers: the Caspian, the Balinese and the Javan tiger - the South China Tiger is feared to have suffered the same fate since they have not been sighted for the last 30 years - the Malaysian tiger is 1 of 9 subspecies of tigers.

Today, tigers are rarely spotted and can mainly be found in the Belum-Temengor Forest Complext, Taman Negara and The Endau Rompin Complex.

The illegal trade in wildlife is the third largest form of organised crime in the world after the arms and drugs trades.

And tigers are losing homes - it is currently estimated that only 45% of Peninsular Malaysia is still forested.

WWF employs a team of tiger rangers around the world to fight poachers and protect tigers from other dangers.

More updates from WWF-Malaysia.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

A huge difference between want to believe and believe

Unfortunately, there is a huge difference want to believe and believe in something.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Superman movie shouldn't be realistic, it should be the opposite

I am a fan of Superman movie.

Words out there which reviewed that the upcoming movie is going to be something realistic and down to earth ? In fact, I feel that it shouldn't be that way.

Superman movie should extend beyond our imagination; going beyond the galaxy and etc, for a simple reason -  being Superman is really too boring without big enemies and threats - there is no point worrying about Earthly issues.


Movie makers must be able to give audience something which is heavenly, something celestial and galactic-nature given that Superman is hailed from another distant planet; an alien.

Therefore, it definitely makes no sense of trying to blend Superman into the real world of USA, lest making similar mistake of The Dark Knight Rises where it was told that Batman exists in a the city of Gotham which is part of USA and he only fights crime in Gotham - come' on guys - why don't US government engage Batman to fight in wars ?

And yes, a real Superman has no place on Earth, lest one has to pretend as Clark Kent.

Monday, April 08, 2013

Marine Turtles Are Still in Crisis. WWF Needs Your Help!

The marine turtles have been on Earth for well over 100 million years, surviving even the demise of dinosaurs. Yet today, their numbers continue to plummet in most parts of the world.

Malaysia is fortunate to host four species of marine turtles out of the seven species worldwide.

Most of us are aware that marine turtles population faces escalation of threats that consist of beach erosion and coastal development, egg-collection,fishery-related mortality and pollution.

Sadly, only 1 out of 10,000 hatchlings survives to adulthood.

What most of us do not know is that:
  • Green turtles are largely herbivorous and their constant grazing help to increase the health and growth rate of the sea grass beds which are essential in supporting other marine species. This vast biomass provides food, habitat, and nursery areas for a myriad of fish, shrimps, crabs, seahorse, etc.
  • Hawksbill turtles are one of the very few marine species that feed on sponges and play a caretaker role in healthy reef systems which hlep to sustain thriving populations of fish and other marine creatures.

Get more details.

Saturday, April 06, 2013

Send Greetings to Wild Tiger Rangers Now!

WWF is having another round of WWF’s Tigers Alive Initiative (TAI) which aims to raise funds to provide rangers with better trainings and equipments - rangers protect wild tigers from dangers such as poaching activities around the globe.

I have sent one e-card to Shatrughan Lal, Forest Guard, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.

Why not be part of the initiative to support endangered tigers preservation ?

Send an e-card now.

Get more information.

Thursday, April 04, 2013

Angels Among Us - NKF's Share Newsletter Issue 1 / 2013

Kidney failure is not something to be taken lightly.Kidney patients have to go through difficult period in their lives; dialysis treatment of 3 time per week 4 hours each session; undergoing emotional distress such as depression; facing financial stress.

What can one do to make the world better?
  • Get more knowledge and understanding about dialysis and end-stage kidney failure.
  • Become compassionate and show love for others - especially for kidney patient.
  • Be positive and radiate positive energy - especially for kidney patient..
  • Be responsible and modest about diet, likewise encourage kidney patient to pay attention to their diets.
  • Become an organ donor.
  • Support preventive education on kidney diseases & kidney care.
  • Get health screening from time to time.
  • Support NKF.

Get more details.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Help find William Yau Zhen Zhong

William Yau Zhen Zhong was last seen at Jalan Putra Mahkota 7/6c in Putra Heights.



More details.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Be part of JOM BOTAK and show support for CANCER cause

If you are anywhere near A Cut Above Salon, get a FREE shave (courtesy of A Cut Above). Please register 24 hours before visiting the Salon to avoid any disappointment. If you are not within the reach of any of these Salons, just go ‘botak’ from where you are and upload it on Facebook.


You can support the Jom Botak Cancer Cause by purchasing the JOM BOTAK T-shirts. Show the world that you are together in the fight against cancer!

More details.

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Bill Gates Found His Heaven

Bill Gates, Microsoft founder, once world richest man is now working part-time for Microsoft; at least that was how he described his commitment to Microsoft as chairman for the time being.

He refuted the talks of him going back to Microsoft to invigorate the business again, reassured that the foundation which he and his wife setup will be his mission at least till the near future.

The foundation is currently head-on a mission to completely eradicate polio. According to Gates, it is possible and the world has accomplished this feat once when smallpox was brought to extinction in the 1970s.

“Polio’s pretty special because once you get an eradication you no longer have to spend money on it; it’s just there as a gift for the rest of time," said Gates

Another interesting mission he has embarked on is to encourage a reality that all human being will live to the fullest potential and having equal opportunities for success. Is this possible with the capitalism economy ? I don't think so. Yet Gates defiant through his ideas that technology and innovation can help to achieve this goal. Check out Gates' lecture on BBC’s Dimbleby Lecture.

“It doesn’t relate to any particular religion; it’s about human dignity and equality,” he says. “The golden rule that all lives have equal value and we should treat people as we would like to be treated.”

Gates admitted that money isn't important anymore. He just needed to have the necessity to carry on his daily life for his works and his family.For the rest of his 95% of wealth will be spent through foundation and will be used up by the time he and his wife moved on to the next life.

Check out more.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

WWF-Malaysia Annual Review 2012

Donations from individuals accounted for 50% of funds generated for year 2012. Donations from corporations decreased as compared to year 2011. Total funds for year 2012 was RM 36,955,000.

Total expenditure was RM 35,962,000; 77% of that went to conservation expenditure. Out of these 77%, majority went to species conversation expenditure.

For example,WWF's tiger conservation efforts are making headway in Perak's Belum-Temengor Forest Complex; a vital tiger landscape. The Malaysian governement has committed to construct a viaduck for wildlife crossing at the Belum-Temengor corridor area along the Gerk-Jeli Highway. This vital wildlife crossing, which donors helped make possible, will enable tigers and other wild animals to traverse the highway to find flood and mates, instead of being trapped in forest patches.

More details on Belum-Temengor and tiger poarhing.

The net surplus for year 2012 was RM 993,000.

Download full reports.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

NKF Tree of Hope

In conjunction with the year-end festive seasons, online shopping portal, Blufroge, has pledged to donate RM30,000 to the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia.


Between now and 25 December 2012, Blufroge would donate RM5 to the NKF for every visitor who supports the Tree of Hope initiative at the Blufroge facebook page.

Sunday, December 02, 2012

华商领袖郭鹤年对话

马来西亚第一家。
糖的市场很大,最存在,最容易,是必要的。
因天机挨过破产的危机。
靠一口的好英文跟西洋人谈生意。
年轻时,打好生意基础,不犯野生活,珍惜时间。
以不忘本的态度,以特别优惠卖糖给中国。
不做奸商。
不可以对客户不忠。
因该多做几家生意 - 都是有相关的。
年轻时 脾气坏。
存一亿多美元现金,用来投资中国建国。
不宣传,不用谢,不报答。
做人要孝顺,做有道德的生意。
要做好人,谦虚。
希望自己的儿女能为公司做一点好事情,做好领导。
希望儿女有一个好的生活,把善长多发展,减少弱点。


Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Groupon Malaysia, Miss Universe Malaysia and Grim Film Team Up to Support Deserving Malaysians

The ‘Be the Difference’ microsite will be featuring 17 different causes on Groupon from 29th October to 11 Nov 2012, giving Malaysians over 300 hours in which they could join Groupon, Miss Universe Malaysia Organisation and GRIM FILM in Being The Difference. For further details and to contribute to ‘Be the Difference’ campaign visit http://mumo.groupon.my

Monday, October 08, 2012

Hong Kong International Airport - best airport in the world

I went to SF, USA for Oracle Open World 2012 via Cathay Pacifics Airways.

Lay-over at Hong Kong International Airport.

The trip was KLIA to HKIA = 3.5 hours, HKIA to SF=13.5 hours.

I experience on HKIA was a pleasant one. I feel that all staff which includes air steward and stewardess are extremely people-oriented and energetic.


Exhibits at HKIA At the transfer terminal

The airports displayed elevated amount of Qi.

Skytrax ranks HKIA as no.3 in the world.


Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Harmony - Volunteer Choir Singing Show Sep 1 2012

The MUI Group presents 'Harmony' with the Choir of the Phiharmonic Society of Selangor on 1 September 2012 at Dewan Sivik MBPJ, Jalan Yong Shook Lin, Petaling Jaya at 3pm.

Come join over 100 singers aged between 8 - 85 years young as we commemorate the 55th year of Malaysian independence and the first anniversary of the Phil's Australian Tour with songs from various genres. Come hear songs and medleys including Sound of Music, Grease, Tanah Pusaka, Putra Putri, Getaran Jiwa, Elvis Presley dedication, Shre
k and more!

Through The MUI Group's generous sponsorship, this will be FREE concert for everyone.

For passes, either book them through your friends who are members of the choir or collect them prior to the show. Passes will be available from 1pm onwards. We will update this event listing with the number of passes available.

We welcome groups from homes, etc. For more information, please email them at selangor.phiL@gmail.com
 
Check it out.

Saturday, August 04, 2012

How to Slow Down Aging ?

Dr. Michio Kaku.

Michio Kaku: Starve.

Eating less may help.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Not enough money to watch movie ?

Need to save for tomorrow ?

This is how I do it.

Go to search engine and check out the story write up from Wikipedia such as

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonball_Evolution

Then goto video sharing sites such as youtube.com to lookup for the movies which if you are lucky, you may find it in the form of foreign dialogue.


Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Buy Bus Ticket Online

Check out BusOnline.com

It covers a major routes to major city between Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore.

Search, book and pay online directly.