Archive - 26 July 2013

UPDATED 8PM 'The most important thing is that we (Umno) not only want leaders to succeed in the party but also in a general election,' he says.

UPDATED 8.45PM A row on the SK Seri Pristana shower room canteen erupts between two of the groups within minutes of the signing of the charter.

UPDATED 8.20PM Perkasa teams up with a Chinese and an Indian NGO to form a council that will discuss interracial issues. [VIDEO]

UPDATED 8.10PM ‘The thing I want to underscore is the government’s commitment to fight crime - especially serious crime,' says Najib.

Jalur Tiga head Hasan Ali and Islamic NGOs send this message to the gov't at a meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister Hamzah Zainudin.

Jebat Ekspress ticket counter attendant Jefri Din, 31, says tickets for trips from Aug 1 to 7, had been sold out since the middle of July.

Change needed, but who will do it?

A panel chaired by Justice Mohd Hishamudin Mohd Yunus struck out the appeal and did not order the residents to pay legal costs.

Bar president Christopher Leong proposes this in the wake of a landmark judgment by the High Court in Ipoh yesterday.

Its efforts to woo Malaysians to return is doused by system that has done little to stop skilled ones heading to greener pastures, says Kluang MP. [VIDEO]

Netizens, who support the headmaster, are urging the police to arrest the mother who first posted the pictures online. [VIDEO]

UPDATED 4.25PM The Ipoh Barat MP says the call is in the interest of justice for M Indira Gandhi and her children.

EC chairperson Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof says it is not a violation of the law if the voters are not asked to back a particular candidate.

COMMENT The Ministry of International Trade and Industry has to prove it is not trying to hoodwink Malaysians into supporting the TPPA.

However, the DAP secretary-general says he was pessimistic that the government would act against the Umno-owned daily.

The Sentul police chief tells the High Court that police did not file a sudden death report on the death of R Gunasegaran in their custody.

Perkasa, which has been condemned as a racist outfit, is to join hands with NGOs of other races to form a multi-racial NGO council.

UPDATED 2.35PM ‘If it were bribery, it would have been done quietly. We gave it to everyone,’ says Kg Beris Lampu chief Yaakob Kadir.

A disservice to a noble profession if teachers berate the SK Seri Pristana pupil whose mother exposed the shower room canteen, says Wanita MCA.

UPDATED 2.10PM The DAP adviser says the statement by the ROS director-general that members want to form a new political party is ‘fictitious’.

According to Asian fact-finding mission member Kishali Pinto-Jayawardena, other Asian courts have the power to review AG's decisions.

The beef supplier is upset with Pandan MP's statement that the government can lose RM163 million if NFC is sold without its liabilities taken into account.

Whistleblower Guneswari Kelly has been receiving phone calls from individuals threatening to kidnap her daughter.

Its chairperson Lim Kok Thay says the investment on the theme park was part of a RM3bil Resort World Genting refurbishment programme.

The Air Pollutant Index (API) in 19 areas was good while in 33 areas was moderate, according to the Department of Environment website.

Amnesty International and Suaram urge home minister in a letter that the authorities use their resources to stem such cases.

Alvin Tan tells reporters their stay in detention was nothing to complain about, while Vivian Lee remains camera shy. [VIDEO]

Proceedings have begun over Leslie Chew’s publication of various comics in the series ‘Demon-cratic Singapore’ on Facebook.

The locations included Km12 to Km70 in Kuala Lipis towards Merapoh, Km14 to Km15 in KL towards Ipoh and Km4 to Km13 in JB towards Air Hitam.

FREE YOURSAY 'It is due to the existence of Indian politicians like Kamalanathan in the BN that the Indians are being treated like the most odious rubbish.'

A Thaiveegan denies a report that police will use the Sedition Act against those who circulate the shower room canteen pictures.

FREE YOURSAY '1Malaysia has literally gone to the toilet' sums up this whole ugly incident and describes it in the most befitting manner.'

FREE YOURSAY ‘It would appear that Roslan's attempt to harness publicity for himself using the race card has now backfired on him.'

FREE YOURSAY 'RM30,000 bail and their passports impounded? It's as if the duo are international terrorists or money launderers.'

Kluang MP Liew Chin Tong urges the gov't to keep the rakyat informed, especially since the dam will cost RM105 million.

Miti's chief negotiator J Jayasiri says Malaysia has ‘concerns with the current proposal' and will strive to find a balance.

FREE YOURSAY 'If you are innocent, why are you running from the law? If you have been framed, get a lawyer and defend yourself.'

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WATSONS ‘WIN OUR WHEELS’ CONTEST PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY, 17TH JULY 2013 WATSONS ‘WOW’ FACTOR!

 

Petaling Jaya – It was nothing short of a ‘WOW!’ moment for 26-year-old Ms. Jasmine Michael when she received the fantastic news that she had won the grand prize of an all-new Ford Fiesta 1.6 Sport in the Watsons ‘Win Our Wheels’ Contest. The win was extra special for Jasmine Michael who said excitedly, “I would like to thank Watsons for everything because I have never won anything in my entire life!” 

The Watsons ‘Win Our Wheels’ Contest was held earlier this year from 21 ^st February to 24 ^th April in conjunction with the Watsons Global Brand Refresh Campaign to reward the loyal card members of Asia’s No.1 Pharmacy / Drugstore Brand.

Running for the third consecutive year, the Watsons ‘Win Our Wheels’ Contest continued to draw in the entries due to its main attraction – the reward of a brand new set of wheels. All it took for a customer to be eligible for the campaign was to be a Watsons VIP Card member and spend RM80 and above in a single receipt on any cosmetics, skincare or personal items inclusive of one participating brand.

Danny Hoh, Marketing Controller of Watsons Malaysia said, “This is the third time that we are giving away a Ford Fiesta car to one lucky Watsons VIP. At Watsons, we believe that one way to forge a better relationship with our customers is to reward them.  In line with our new look and brand identity, we are always looking for ways to ‘WOW!’ our customers by exceeding their expectations. At the same time, we aspire to portray ourselves as professional, caring and friendly.”

“The contest generated an impressive total of 193,393 entries from all over Malaysia and helped increase the visibility of Watsons while contributing to our membership growth as new customers took the opportunity to sign up during the two-month contest period. As excitement built up through Facebook, TV ads, press ads and in-store promotions, everyone was excited to learn who would walk away as the lucky winner of the Ford Fiesta 1.6 Sport,” added Hoh.

During a special prize presentation ceremony held at Sime Darby Auto Connexion’s head office in Petaling Jaya today, Jasmine Michael became the proud new owner of a brand new Ford Fiesta 1.6 Sport with RM 81,813.00. On receiving the keys to her new ride she said that she never realised that shopping at Watsons could be so rewarding. She was happy that the card offered good discounts and allowed her to accumulate points that could later be exchanged for cash rebates. But now she was overjoyed that the card had won her a brand new car and was looking forward to more promotions organised exclusively for Watsons VIP Card members.

Representing Sime Darby Auto Connexion Sdn Bhd, Queenie Tham, Senior Marketing Communications Manager said, “We are truly happy with the partnership with Watsons. The awareness that was generated by Watsons for the car was amazing. We were on radio, TV and also had a very strong presence in all their stores and on their Facebook, all of which reached out to the target market for the car”.

While the lure of a new car is one good reason why you should own a Watsons VIP card, there are many other privileges to being a member. Besides great discounts and offers every day, you can also accumulate points and redeem them for cash rebates on future purchases.

Danny Hoh, Marketing Controller of Watsons Malaysia, Ms.Jasmine Michael, Lucky Winner of Watsons Win Our Wheel Contest, Hazel Khor, Brand Manager of Ford Malaysia & Queenie Tham, Head of Marketing of Ford Malaysia.

Congratulations to our Watsons Win Our Wheel Contest winner, Jasmine Michael.

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