A new currency series of Malaysian banknotes, themed “Distinctively Malaysia”, had been introduced by Malaysia Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on yesterday, 21st DEC 2011. The new fourth series banknotes will be launched in five denominations with a new look, which are RM1, RM5, RM10, RM100 and the re-introduction of RM20 note which last being issued in 1982. Bank Negara Malaysia had earlier this year launched a new series of coins, which will go into circulation in JAN 2012.
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Is there a global tipping point for frustration? Everywhere, it seems, people said they’d had enough! From the Arab Spring to the Occupy Wall Street movement, “The Protester” was named Time’s Person of the Year 2011. Time magazine define the Person of the Year as someone who, for better or for worse, influences the events of the year. According to Time, it is recognition, not an honour, and goes to the person or group the magazine believes most influenced events of the past year. On Time’s website, a banner announcing the “Person of the Year” says: “In 2011, protesters didn’t just voice their complaints; they changed the world.”
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Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank), the country’s largest lender, targets 30,000 card members to sign up for its newly-launched Maybankard Manchester United Credit Card over the next 12 months, sees the introduction of this co-branded card as a platform to strengthen its credit card business in the Asean region. The new card offers multiple Maybankard TreatsPoints, discounts when buying Manchester United merchandise online and at the Megastore in Old Traffod, and 20% off the Stadium Museum Tour at Old Trafford. The bank has also waived the card’s annual fee for life.
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Expect to be wowed by street dance in Malaysia! The one-of-a-kind reality dance crew show that’s taking it from the streets, Showdown 2012 is back for third season! Showdown is aim to look for the Malaysian dance crew with versatility, originality, drive, the skills and the dream to make it to the international stage. The winning crew of this reality TV show will walk away with RM50,000! This brand new edition of the show is now going to kick-off with its “Online Auditions” start from tomorrow, 1st NOV 2011.
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Proudly presented to you by major Australian manufacturer and retailer of surfing sportswear Rip Curl and Malaysia’s first skateboarding and lifestyle online TV Frontside TV Malaysia, Rip Curl “The Search” Skate Comp 2011, the comp which everyone been looking forward to is finally hitting the town on this Saturday, 29th OCT 2011 at Orange Entrance, Sunway Pyramid from 11AM-7PM. Approximately 50 of the best Asian skaters from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia will join in to compete in this adrenaline pumping competition. Admission is free.
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Samsung Electronics unveiled the first smartphone – Samsung Galaxy Nexus, which running Google‘s latest version of the Android operating system on Tuesday, 18th OCT 2011 at an event in Hong Kong. The global launch of this next generation of smartphone co-developed by Samsung and Google kicks off in NOV 2011 and comes as competition intensifies between Samsung and Apple Inc. to win market share in the booming tablets and smartphones industry. The official introduction of this latest smartphone previously has been delayed until this week as a tribute to the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
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Distinction for property developments in Malaysia has no other name than that of the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award, the annual awards define the gold standard for building projects not just nationally but all over the world. The Quill Group of Companies and UEM Land Berhad were the big winners at the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award 2011 organised by the Malaysian chapter of FIABCI, the international real estate federation, on last Saturday night, 15th OCT 2011 at One World Hotel, Bandar Utama. Both Quill and UEM Land won multiple awards each amid much fanfare at the premier national property award which recognises the best in the country’s property projects.
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Nike is bringing you back with Nike’s We Run KL 10K marathon race next month on Sunday, 27th NOV 2011 at Padang Merbok, start from 7AM. With the route including some of the most scenic and iconic paths in the heart of Kuala Lumpur this time, this historically and culturally infused race aims to take you for a run down memory lane this year. Hosted by three countries – Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines will be carrying the banner with the goal to expand and extend the running community within the South East Asia region, in hopes to build connections, inspire and motivate a new generation to develop a love for the sport.
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People in the house! Another street dance contest, Gatsby Dance Competition Malaysia 2011 is about to begin on this weekend. The Gatsby Dance Competition is Asia’s biggest dance event, connecting eight countries in the Asia region including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Japan through the medium of street dance. Previously Malaysian have been champions for two years in a row in this one of the Asia’s biggest dance event. So what are you waiting for? Get yourself ready for represent Malaysia to retain the champion title by scoring the hat-trick!
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Photographic talents and enthusiasts will gather together this weekend as Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2011 (KLPF) is going to be held from tomorrow, 7th-9th OCT 2011 at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre with doors open at 11AM-9PM. With the support of exhibitors and more than 100,000 visitors KLPF 2010 was a great success. This year, KLPF 2011 brings to you an unforgettable classic experience with the theme ”Black & White”, which often connotes something classic, nostalgic, historic, artistic or elegant.
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