LJ in Malaysia

Hello folks. It seems a bit quiet here for the last little while. So I thought I'd have a little poke and announce that I will be hosting the 3rd Asian Women Blog Carnival =) The call for submissions can be found here. The theme of this carnival is the intersection of culture and sexism. Considering the SIS vs. PAS dust-up in Malaysia, I would very much like to hear from my fellow Malaysians on what sexism constitutes of in Malaysia.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could please spread widely, too, as this carnival is for all Asian women and allies. Otherwise we have a ton of American-centric blog posts and that's no fun! XD

Mods, if the post is off-topic, please feel free to delete!

Disclaimer: I was asked to post this by a good friend.

Milklovesyou.com is having a contest called "Rediscover the Wonders of Milk." Feature UHT milk in your entry (either via blog post or video) and stand a chance to win a Asus eeePC 1002 (for the blogging category) or a Sony Handycam (video category).

For more information, check out the main page here: http://milklovesyou.com/blogcontest/prizes.aspx

I'll also try to answer questions if you have any, to the best of my knowledge.

What are good halal Chinese seafood restaurants around the Klang Valley (preferably nearer the KL center itself or near Ampang)?

Btw, has anyone been to PJ Hilton's Toh Yuen restaurant? How's the food there?

Selamat Hari Wesak to all our Buddhist friends!

The full story + pics of the abandoned dog and puppes on the island is below here.

www.mycen.com.my/rescue/

Hope everyone can help post it on their blogs/sites and contribute to the cause. I just came across it today and was very saddened.

Natural
New Paintings by Munkao & Saharil
Thu 14th to Sun 31 May, 11m to 7pm
Presented by The Annexe Gallery & Central Market

Can anything be truly natural? In life and art? Two young Malaysian artists Munkao and Saharil Sanin present a tongue in cheek exhibition that challenges the eye and psyche with their (un)naturalness. Images of the body are revealed, covered, grafted onto other species, and shown in various settings with symbolic vegetation and other tantalising visual puns.

You are cordially invited to
NATURAL Exhibition Opening
Thu 14May 8Pm
Exhibition to be officiated with a bodybuilding performance
Admission Free
Refreshments served

Come please? Heres the facebook event page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/munkao/104361695524#/event.php?eid=170053675507&ref=mf

Came across this:

Burma is the worst place in the world to be a blogger.

Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Egypt have emerged as the leading online oppressors in the Middle East and North Africa.

China and Vietnam, where burgeoning blogging cultures have encountered extensive monitoring and restriction, are among Asia’s worst blogging nations. Cuba and Turkmenistan nations where Internet access is heavily restricted, round out the dishonor roll.

Full report here: http://cpj.org/reports/2009/04/10-worst-countries-to-be-a-blogger.php?utm_source=BnATodayTweets&utm_medium=BnATodayTweets&utm_content=BnATodayTweets&utm_campaign=BnATodayTweets

:-)

I have to deliver a sales pitch in about an hour or less for paramedic software. Anybody know anything about the Emergency Medical Services industry in Malaysia right now?

Universal Studios will be in Kuala Lumpur over 4th & 5th of May holding auditions for their new Theme Park in Resorts World Sentosa

Auditions are held at KLPAC, Mon & Tue, 4th - 5th May.

In search of:
- dancers
- singers
- celebrity look-a-likes
- puppeteers
- voice impersonators
- stunt performers
- other types of performers

For more information, visit: http://www.rwsentosa.com/auditions.html

Malaysia Airlines is organizing a blog contest and the prizes are return tickets to Japan, Sydney, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta or Hanoi!

1st PRIZE: 1X Return Business Class to Sydney/ Japan

2nd PRIZE: 1X Return Business Class + 50% discount for your companion to Hong Kong

3rd PRIZE: 1X Return Business Class to Bangkok

4th PRIZE: 2X Return Economy Class to Manila

5th PRIZE: 2X Adults + 1X Child Return Economy Class to Langkawi

6th PRIZE: 2X Return Economy Class to Jakarta

7th PRIZE: 1X Return Economy Class to Hanoi

8th PRIZE: 1X Return Economy Class to any Domestic Grab-a-Deal Destination

9th PRIZE: 1X Return Economy Class to Kota Kinabalu

In 600 to 800 words, blog about a story (fictional or otherwise) entitled: “The Great Escapade: My Fun Travel with MAS!”

Be sure to incorporate a minimum of 3 of the travel deals under MAS Stimulus Package in your story. End your blog entry with this line: “Man! That was great. This truly is the time to travel!”

That’s all!

Submit your entry by emailing your bloglink to: malaysiaairlinestravel@gmail.com. Email subject: “The Great Escapade”

For more information, check out our Malaysia Airlines Travel Facebook page!

If you want to do research on the packages, you can go to http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/MHStimulus/

The competition ends on 7 May 2009.

Facebook Page for more info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Malaysia-Airlines-Travel/52798899711

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Additional Giveaways
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Every week until the 7th of May, MAS will also be giving away 3X Balik Kampung tickets to a local destination! All you need to do is to get 2 other friends to join you and submit all 3 entries together (in one email) and stand a chance to win the tickets.

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If you want an easy win- become a fan of Malaysia Airlines Travel http://www.facebook.com/pages/Malaysia-Airlines-Travel/52798899711 to win small mystery gifts! :D