National Museum Renovation
The construction hoardings around the National Museum have been taken down, indicating that the 44-year-old building is nearing completion of its 18-month renovation.
The National Museum has recorded a 30 per cent increase in the number of visitors since the renovation.
The galleries display an exhibition on the arrival of Western powers and their administration in Malaya.
The RM20 million facelift, which began last June, is 70 per cent complete, according to the Department of Museums deputy director-general Paiman Keromo.
The museum, which is the keeper of 250,000 artifacts, is now in its third phase of renovation, its first upgrading since opening its doors in 1963.
The renovation is aimed at raising the National Museum to international standards.
Galleries C and D, which showcased weapons, musical instruments and Malaysian flora and fauna, have been given a more contemporary look with Information Communication Technology features added.
With all the refurbishment, Muzium Negara is expected to have a brand-new look by early next year.
Entry Date: 25/10/2007 11.11am
Live & Loud KL 07
Kuala Lumpur will play host to Live & Loud KL 07 - the largest, most sensational and longest-running music festival in South-East Asia –from Nov 23 to Dec2, at several hot and happening venues around the city.
The 10-day jam-packed music extravaganza will feature different genres, repertoires and superstars, offering more than 45 hours of live music.
The fest is divided into three categories - Main, Thematic and Fringe Events.
The Main events are Turn on the Pop and the World Music, Heritage & Culture night while the Thematic events include 80s Nite, Acoustic Show and R&B Night, which will be held at Bukit Kiara and Stadium Negara.
Tickets will be available from mid-October, ranging in price from RM100 to RM500 for each individual night under the Main or Thematic events category, while a limited season pass at an affordable price is also available for two Main events (Turn on the Pop and World Music, Heritage & Culture night).
The event is organised by Live & Loud Sdn Bhd and endorsed by the Tourism Ministry.
For details, contact Ida Chong at ida@lnlkl.com.
Entry Date: 25/10/2007 11.11am
Floral Show A Success
Floria Putrajaya 2007 was a huge success.
The 10-day flower and garden festival held at the Lakefront in Precinct 2 from Aug 25 to Sept 3 attracted 250,878 visitors.
They thronged to Putrajaya to view and marvel at 306 exhibits, 170 that were placed indoors and 136 arranged outdoors. Showcase gardens, flower pavilions, floral towers and floral sculptures dominated the festival.
Besides local participation, there were 24 exhibits from countries like Japan, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, United Kingdom and China.
Entry Date: 25/10/2007 11.11am
Breaking Fast In A Boat
Cruise Tasik Putrajaya (CTP) is offering Muslims intending to buka puasa with a difference can do so by embarking on a leisurely cruise on the Putrajaya Lake.
CTP operates three dining boats with varying seating capacities to cater for small- and medium-sized groups, ranging from 20 to 55 people. The trio comprises the Daun, Sebarau and Kelah dining vessels.
The Ramadan Cruise Buffet, a first for CTP, was launched on Thursday. The cruises operate between 7pm and 10pm
For traditional Malay fare, the Putrajaya Shangri-La rises to the occasion. Malay chef Abdul Kadir Abdul Razak is set to woo diners with Kerabu Perut, Gulai Ikan Siakap Masak Tempoyak, Sup Tulang, Perchik Burung Puyuh and Sambal Sotong Sumbat.
This Ramadan Buffet is priced from RM168 nett to RM228 nett and bookings must be made three days in advance.
Seafood rules the menu from the Putrajaya Seafood Restaurant with tempting delights like Baked Tiger Prawn with Butter and Mayonnaise, Stir-fried Sotong Sambal and Preserved Vegetables with Beancurd Seafood Soup. The menu is packaged at RM140 nett.
The Putrajaya Lake Club holds its own with a menu fusing local flavours with a Western touch. The array includes Roast Leg of Lamb, Fettucine Carbonara, Tandoori Ikan Tenggiri and Daging Masak Kicap, for RM130 nett.
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling CTP at 03-8888 5539 or the Putrajaya Shangri-La at 03-8887 8888.
Entry Date: 25/10/2007 11.11am
Free of Bird Flu
Malaysia has been declared free of bird flu from Sunday, allowing poultry to be exported again.
The World Organisation for Animal Health declares a country free of bird flu, when no new case is reported three months after the last disinfections and culling operations.
The authorities would continue to conduct surveillance and take random samplings of poultry, as the region was still not out of danger from the H5N1 virus.
Entry Date: 25/10/2007 11.11am
MyKad Driving Licence
Ten million motorists whose driving licences have been incorporated into their MyKads will be able to renew the document at any of the nation’s 672 post offices from early next year.
The service would be possible as all the 210 NRD offices are operating on real-time and connected online with the 68 Road Transport Department (JPJ) offices nationwide.
The driving licence feature is among the eight original applications in the MyKad.
The others are identity card, passport, health information, Touch 'n' Go, MEPS cash, ATM and public key infrastructure (for access to government services such as checking income tax services such as checking income tax payments).
Last year, another feature was added which allowed Malaysians who travelled at least five times a month from Sarawak to Brunei to use it as a Frequent Traveller Card.
The Touch ‘n’ Go application is the most popular with 13.1 million transactions worth about RM27mil conducted to date.
Entry Date: 25/10/2007 11.11am
Bidding for Youth Olympics
Kuala Lumpur is among 11 cities in the world bidding to host the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in 2010.
It will be very competitive as there are 10 other cities wanting to host the Games.
The IOC Evaluation Committee will shortlist the potential hosts and the election and announcement of the host city will be made in February.
The other cities interested to stage the Games are Algiers, Athens, Bangkok, Belgrade, Debrecen, Guatemala de la Asuncion, Moscow, Poznan, Singapore and Turin.
The Games are for athletes between the ages of 14 and 18 years and the sports contested will be similar to those for the 2012 London Olympics but with a limited number of disciplines and events. – Bernama
Entry Date: 25/10/2007 11.11am
Aussie Team Won Fireworks
Team Australia won the Merdeka trophy at the first Malaysia International Fireworks Competition (MIFC).
The team, represented by Howard and Sons Pyrotechnics Pty Ltd presented a showcase themed “Aurora Australie” on Aug 22, which took the audiences through the Australian continent in a colourful display of pyrotechnics.
The winning team is a world leader in the field of pyrotechnics and is known for some of the world’s most spectacular fireworks spectacular.
Howard and Sons have literally painted the skies around the world since 1922 with pyrotechnic art. Some of their great works include 2007 City of Perth Skyworks, 2007 Visit Malaysia Year Watersky Spectacular and the Melbourne Commonwealth Games opening and closing ceremonies last year.
The MIFC, which was organised jointly by the Tourism Ministry and Global 2000 Sdn Bhd, was held for the first time in conjunction with the country’s 50th Merdeka celebrations and as part of the Visit Malaysia 2007 tourism activities.
For two weeks beginning Aug 18, Putrajaya’s skyline has been lit up with a dazzling array of pyrotechnic displays by four competing teams including Malaysia, Italy and Japan.
As a grand finale to the event which saw hundreds of thousands of people thronging the administrative capital, the crowd was presented with a spectacular 30-minute showcase with a mixed production of all four competitors and by the producers of the event, Pyrofest of Canada and Joe Ghazzal of Global 2000 Sdn Bhd.
Entry Date: 25/10/2007 11.11am
Seri Perdana Soiree 2007
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his wife Datin Seri Jeanne Abdullah tonight hosted The Seri Perdana Soiree 2007, a charity concert and garden party at his official residence, Seri Perdana, here.
The Soiree was held in support of the Wayang Kulit Documentation and Revitalisation Project by Pusaka and Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia (Penyayang)'s culture and heritage programmes.
Pusaka aims to document the endangered shadow puppet tradition and showcase it to today's youth in hopes of inspiring the participation of future generations in this age-old art.
Proceeds will also go to the national children's theatre programme organised by Penyayang and supported by KLPac and the Ministry of Education.
About 800 guests attended the concert.
Guests were entertained by eight-time Grammy Award winner George Benson and living jazz legend Al-Jarreau.
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