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THE biggest Chinese Artistes Concert yet, featuring many international and local talents, will be held this year-end at Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur.

Specially held in conjunction with New Year Countdown 2010, the Street Party Countdown is organised by Sungei Wang Plaza in collaboration with co-organisers Kuala Lumpur Chinese Assembly Hall and MCA National Youth, presenter Hotlink and co-sponsor Nokia, with MY FM as the official radio station and Astro as the official TV channel.

According to Sungei Wang Plaza senior manager (promotions and public relations) K.K. Lim, the Street Party Countdown 2010 will be one of the most exciting concerts to be held since the first street party concert in 2003.

Bosco Wong from Hong Kong, Peter Pan, Stanley Xu and Judy Chow from Taiwan and Chin from Thailand are set to usher in the New Year with their Malaysian fans.

Wong, the talented Hong Kong TVB actor, is also well known for his excellent vocals.

Meanwhile, Pan, Xu and Chow are among the top 10 finalists in Taiwan’s TV Reality singing competition, which boasts the highest viewership in the island. They released their first mini album last year and Pan has just released his maiden full album in Asia.

In addition, talented Malaysian Chinese artistes like Rynn Linn, Thomas Jack, Andrew Tan, Chen Keat Yoke and Suki Low will also be belting out their hit songs to add to the merriment.

Entry is free and Sungei Wang Plaza is currently offering 2,000 VIP tickets (Standing Zone) to shoppers who make purchases of RM100 and above in accumulated receipts within the same day, from any shops in the mall, except Parkson and Giant Supermarket.

The VIP tickets can be redeemed at the Information Counter on the Lower Ground Floor of the shopping centre on a first-come-first-served basis.

Lim said more than 50,000 spectators were expected to attend the Street Party Countdown 2010 celebration.

“Previous concerts have attracted almost 80,000 viewers from all ages. This year, we hope more people will come to enjoy the entertainment,” he said.

The celebration will kick off at 6.30pm with various performances, including a Street Diabolo performance and aRoller Skate performance.

The Street Party Concert will commence at 10pm.

Jalan Sultan Ismail, in front of Sungei Wang Plaza, will be closed to public transportation from 12.01am on Dec 31 till 6am on Jan 1, 2010, for the setting and dismantling of the stage.

The public is advised to make the necessary arrangements to avoid traffic congestion on the aforesaid dates.

For more information, call Lim or Wymen Chew of Sungei Wang Plaza’s Promotions and Public Relations Department at 03-2142 6636 during office hours, or the Information Counter at 03-2148 6109 from 10am to 10pm daily or log on to www.sungeiwang.com.

Source: TheStar Online

PETALING JAYA: Shopping malls and retailers are all gearing up for the Malaysia Year End Sale (M-YES) — a much-anticipated celebration of shopping, dining and entertainment from Saturday to Jan 3 next year, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Ng Yen Yen.

Shopping is the second biggest share of tourist expenditures after accommodation, with its contribution of RM13,282.4mil in 2008, compared to RM12,254.6mil in 2007, being an increase of 8.4%, she said.

“The year-end excitement of school and winter holidays and festivities is clearly felt in Malaysia,” she said.

Ng added: “I believe that we are on target to reach 20 million tourist arrivals by the end of the year; final quarter events including M-YES will certainly boost our tourism revenue.

Over 44 days, M-YES brings to visitors and shoppers in Malaysia a host of events and bargains which will see some 350 retailers across the country taking part.

Among the specials awaiting shoppers to Malaysia are Privilege Cards at selected malls that entitle them to better bargains. They only need to present their passports and/or boarding passes at the customer service counters of participating malls in the Klang Valley.

Other promotions during the M-YES 2009 include the “180 Minutes Shopping Madness” at Suria KLCC where shoppers have to look out for Santarina in order to win a shopping voucher valued at RM500; and the MasterCard promotion offers a chance to win a Paris holiday with every RM500 charged to their card.

KICK-START your personal diabetes prevention plan at the free World Diabetes Day events below.

Nov 5 – Diabetes camp

What/Why: Diabetes education and prevention event, hosted by PDM Sg Buloh branch and Hospital Sg Buloh. Check your blood sugar and learn about glucose control, exercise techniques, and meal/meds planning.

When: 8am-1pm, Nov 5 (Thurs)

Where: Level 2 seminar room, Hsp Sg Buloh

How: Register by calling Cik Nor Hayati at PDM at 03-7957 4062.

Nov 7 – Diabetes in the park

What/Why: Interactive booths, fun exercises, and pop quizzes in the park. Are you a Diabetes Know-It-All? Find out next weekend at this event that promotes living well with diabetes.

When: 8-11am, Nov 7 (Sat)

Where: Taman Lembah Rekreasi Kiara in TTDI, KL

How: Just turn up.

Nov 8 – Diabetes walk

What/Why: Understanding diabetes and taking control is the goal here. After a few short speeches, participants will warm up and take off on a fun 5km walk. If you’re only interested in the scheduled Q&A session and facility tour, turn up at 7.45am instead.

When: Fun walk, 6.30-9am; Exhibition booth, 8.30-11am; Nov 8 (Sun)

Where: Sau Seng Lum Dialysis & Stroke Rehab Centre, Lot PT-39480, Jalan Industri PBP 3, Taman Industri, Pusat Bandar Puchong

How: Just turn up. For more information, call Ms Wong at 012 382 5115.

Nov 15 – World Diabetes Day

What/Why: Get your heart going with some early morning aerobics, have your blood sugar tested, check out educational materials, and listen to a panel discussion on diabetes complications, managing obesity through lifestyle, and diabetes in children.

When: 7am-12.30pm, Nov 15 (Sun)

Where: Kolej Sains Kesihatan Bersekutu Sg Buloh, Jalan Hospital, Sg Buloh (head toward the third gate)

How: Just turn up. For more information, call PDM at the number above.

Nov 7 – Arthritis in children – a parents’ seminar

What/Why: Junior idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and how to manage those afflicted with it. Topics to be covered include What every parent must know; Helping your child cope with a chronic disease; Daily Life of kids with JIA; and Nutrition for the child with JIA. Parents, caregivers, and healthcare workers should attend.

When: 2-6pm, Nov 7 (Sat)

Where: Windows On KL 1 (Level 30), Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL

How: Register by calling Ms Chan at 03-6188 6726 or 012 325 2067.

Nov 28 – Oral cancer screening

What/Why: Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide. It is easy to detect and preventable, so why not take advantage of this free screening by consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeons Drs Kelvin Lim and Ravindranathan?

When: 2-6pm, Nov 28 (Sat)

Where: Gleneagles Health Screening Centre, Level 4, Gleneagles Intan Medical Center, 282 & 286 Jln Ampang, KL

How: Simple – just turn up.

The fun and serious sides of blogging by Vaneetha Sagadevan

BLOGGERS and those interested in sharing their thoughts on blogosphere are invited to the PJ Challenge ‘09 Bloggers Karnival: Feel Green in Knowledge City June 20.

The event, held in conjunction with the third anniversary of PJ becoming a city, will take place at the Jaya 33 shopping centre, touted to be Malaysia’s first hyperoffice and community mall.

The event, from 11am to 5pm, is being sponsored by Kaspersky Lab with the support of the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) and the Association of Backpackers Malaysia (ABM).

Bloggers and non-bloggers alike are invited to join in the fun which includes classes on how to set up your own blog, sharing session with established bloggers, a treasure hunt, colouring contest for the kids, face-painting and even an opportunity to find your match.

Former Kelana Jaya MP and ABM president Datuk Dr Wong Sai Hou said charity associations and Chinese organisations in Petaling Jaya were now linked to one another through blogs.

“Now is the right time for such organisations to connect to one another through blogs not only to ensure the public are aware of their existence but also that they step forward to help them,” he said during a meeting with representatives of several charity associations and Chinese organisations.

Dr Wong said he had invited welfare officers to the meeting because he was concerned about the poor in Petaling district.

He said an outreach programme called “Projek Cari” had been launched to identify those in need of welfare aid.

The welfare officers will collect comprehensive data on the poor and the information would be sent to the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry for further action. He added that the outreach programme’s deadline had been extended until December this year.

Petaling district welfare officer Sunarni Mastury said RM300 monthly would be given to those who earn less than RM720 a month.

“Before aid is given we need to investigate to make sure the help goes to the right person. Due to a shortage of welfare assistant officers, we need members of the public to inform us of those in dire need of help,” she said.

At the end of the meeting, Dr Wong presented cheques worth RM2,000 each to five Chinese associations and organisations.

The total donation of RM10,000 was from the Prime Minister’s Department to help the associations in their annual activities.