Mega Sale is here again but I have to say it's not so hype like previous years. I guess because Malaysians are so used to the word 'Sale' all year round that the Mega Sale doesn't shine like it used to. Almost every month Jusco has some kind of sales and so is Isetan and few other shopping malls. Hypermarkets such as Giant, Mydin, Carefour and Tesco are not leaving behind too, where they have weekend promotions for household and food items. Well, from a financial point of view, I think it's a good thing. Consumers buy household items at cheaper prices amid the world financial and economic are still frigile. It's good to be careful. A few cents saving can go a long way. In fact these promotions and sale help boost our economy. The continunous buying and selling activities are important to maintain our economic stability.
Well, I hope Mega Sale is truly a biggest sale to attract Malaysians and tourists. I do hope consumers are not cheated by profiters taking advantage of this event. It's meant to be a price reduction for current products not clearance stocks. It's not for businesses to put a fake or mark up original prices and apply a discount which end up the actual price of a merchandise. Beware of these trick because it happened before so shop wisely. Make sure you know the original price and it's better to shops at places you often visit and know the prices well. As for me, I'm shopping for Raya and Christmas...yeah I know it's a bit early but why not?
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Malaysia Mega Sale 2010 started!
After rushing to get the site up, it's finally launched 2 hours ago. Yup, my company's campaign for Mega Sales is finally completed and launched. It's not easy too because the launched was brought forward 3 days. Since we are collaborating with Tourism Ministry, have to follow their launch lor.
Personally, I take a look at the bargain and sales coming up too. Not bad, specially with the current economic conditions. Every cents saved is every cents earned. I'm sure this will be a great time to shop for Hari Raya and maybe Christmas too. I'll definitely shop for both. Some bargains might be clearance sales but I don't care because I'm not a victim to season fashion. I'm a practical person. I normally buy things that last... not forever but at least a year.
Metrojaya is having the Raya Carnival sales, this will be great for family. Although I haven't been to Metrojaya for a while now. Last time I went there, there seem to be a lot of old stock and some of the home furnishing have even turn yellowish. Well, that's last year. I hope this time around it will be better. Nonetheless, it's still a good bargain for the whole family.
Next place worth to check out is the Fabulousales at Sunway Pyramid. They are having a lot of fashion sales so girls, drive there this weekend. They are also running a contest. I don't know much about this but I'm sure it's for the lucky shoppers.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Attended Open Web Asia Conference
It has been a really long break since my last entry. Things have been totally crazy with so many projects and launches. Sometimes we rush to launch a vertical that the fine details were left out. Well, the 30% 70% rules applies, I guess. Something one of the Open Web Asia speaker from Amazon said that reminds me of how much our company is doing the 70% work but left out the 30% attention to details.
I have to admit, it's usually easier to said than done. We were given the dateline and time is money because online never sleeps, that's what my boss normally says. I get it but reality doesn't always happen in the way we expected or predicted. I know a lot of us are burn out and even me...I dream of work in my sleep! That's really bad in need of a break. Away from work with no cellphone connection or internet connection. (although I'm not sure how long I can live without these 2 items)
One thing I take away from this conference is more ways and opportunities to make more money. Ideas flowing in when I hear the speakers presenting and met quite a numbers of amazingly talented developers. My mind is all planning but 24 hours just not enough. I spend 10 hours or more in the office trying to make all things works and come together. By the time I got home, i'm dead tired...which I normally take a nap before I start my work. It's really a worthwhile conference to attend and I hope Malaysia will have more international level conferences here. I remembered attending a conference a few years back on publishing and it sucks! Moreover, I had to pay RM2k for a 3 days conference, wasted!
The best product I've seen with a lot of potential is the home grown online music www.cravecharts.com. There maybe some company in the US or Europe that has similar site but for Malaysians, this is a really good way to promote new artistes and users gets to listen to great songs and build up the fan based. Great job! We have a lot of talented developers who can develop games for iPhone, apps for smart phones, geo-location virtual office aka cafe with good wifi connection and prayers room locations are just some of the amazing stuff. I hope our government gives them the space and avenue to expand their creativity and work before they are being snap up by international companies who appreciate and know their values.
I have to admit, it's usually easier to said than done. We were given the dateline and time is money because online never sleeps, that's what my boss normally says. I get it but reality doesn't always happen in the way we expected or predicted. I know a lot of us are burn out and even me...I dream of work in my sleep! That's really bad in need of a break. Away from work with no cellphone connection or internet connection. (although I'm not sure how long I can live without these 2 items)
One thing I take away from this conference is more ways and opportunities to make more money. Ideas flowing in when I hear the speakers presenting and met quite a numbers of amazingly talented developers. My mind is all planning but 24 hours just not enough. I spend 10 hours or more in the office trying to make all things works and come together. By the time I got home, i'm dead tired...which I normally take a nap before I start my work. It's really a worthwhile conference to attend and I hope Malaysia will have more international level conferences here. I remembered attending a conference a few years back on publishing and it sucks! Moreover, I had to pay RM2k for a 3 days conference, wasted!
The best product I've seen with a lot of potential is the home grown online music www.cravecharts.com. There maybe some company in the US or Europe that has similar site but for Malaysians, this is a really good way to promote new artistes and users gets to listen to great songs and build up the fan based. Great job! We have a lot of talented developers who can develop games for iPhone, apps for smart phones, geo-location virtual office aka cafe with good wifi connection and prayers room locations are just some of the amazing stuff. I hope our government gives them the space and avenue to expand their creativity and work before they are being snap up by international companies who appreciate and know their values.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Find Motorcycles and Bicycles
One of my friends is a motorcycles fanatic and always talk about bikes and surf the net for bikes. I then realised all those beautiful bikes are quite expensive but for a bike lovers, they are willing to part with the money. Nevertheless, bikers are always on the look out for a reasonable priced machine. There are those who just love to see photos of latest motorcycles and read about it.
That's when my friend stumble upon this site that allow people to post their motorcycle or bicycle for free. Besides that, people can browse for second-hand and new motorcycles and bicycles at the comfort of their homes. Sell your bike or bicycle so you can get your hand on a new and more stylish beauty.
2010 FIFA World Cup Song - Waka Waka
This is a really catchy song and nice video too. Waka Waka is the official 2010 FIFA World Cup Song and each night, I hear this song whenever news updates of the 2010 World Cup is announced in the telly. Waka waka means Do it, as in performing a task. Well, in 2010 World Cup, it should mean play it.
The original Song - Waka Waka Tsamina
“Tsamina” or “Zangaléwa” is a 1986 hit song, originally sung by a makossa group from Cameroon called Golden Sounds who were beloved throughout the continent for their silly dances and costumes. The song was such a hit for Golden Sounds that they eventually changed their name to Zangaléwa, too.The song pays tribute to African skirmishers (a.k.a tirailleurs) during WW2. Most of the band members were in the Cameroonian Army themselves and used make up, fake belly and fake butt for comic relief.
The song is still used today almost everywhere in Africa by soldiers, policemen, boy scouts, sportsmen and their supporters, usually during training or for rallying. It is also widely used in schools throughout the continent especially in Cameroon as a marching song and almost everyone in the country knows the chorus of the song by heart. The song was also popular in Colombia where it was known as “The Military” and brought to the contry by West African DJs.
The men in the group often dressed in military uniforms, wearing pith helmets and stuffing their clothes with pillows to appear like they had a swollen butts from riding the train and fat stomachs from eating too much. The song, music historians say, is a criticism of black military officers who were in league with whites to oppress their own people. Or at least, some of it was. The rest is Cameroonian slang and jargon from the soilders during the war.
The FIFA World Version by Shakira
The original Song - Waka Waka Tsamina
“Tsamina” or “Zangaléwa” is a 1986 hit song, originally sung by a makossa group from Cameroon called Golden Sounds who were beloved throughout the continent for their silly dances and costumes. The song was such a hit for Golden Sounds that they eventually changed their name to Zangaléwa, too.The song pays tribute to African skirmishers (a.k.a tirailleurs) during WW2. Most of the band members were in the Cameroonian Army themselves and used make up, fake belly and fake butt for comic relief.
The song is still used today almost everywhere in Africa by soldiers, policemen, boy scouts, sportsmen and their supporters, usually during training or for rallying. It is also widely used in schools throughout the continent especially in Cameroon as a marching song and almost everyone in the country knows the chorus of the song by heart. The song was also popular in Colombia where it was known as “The Military” and brought to the contry by West African DJs.
The men in the group often dressed in military uniforms, wearing pith helmets and stuffing their clothes with pillows to appear like they had a swollen butts from riding the train and fat stomachs from eating too much. The song, music historians say, is a criticism of black military officers who were in league with whites to oppress their own people. Or at least, some of it was. The rest is Cameroonian slang and jargon from the soilders during the war.
The FIFA World Version by Shakira
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Release tension tip
One of the best medicines to release tension is laughters. This is one of my favourites. I don't think this is just limited to Singaporean but most Asian countries.
Getting so difficult to work
It has been a while since I last write here. So many things in progress at work that I find it extremely difficult to juggle among all of the work in hand.
Each time I focus on something, another things take the tolls and didn't deliver to expectation. How I wish there are more than 24 hours each day and there are more than one me. That would be the greatest wishful thinking.
In reality, I have to make do with what I can achieve in the given hours. When I reached home, it's time to relax and wind down after a day of stress at work. Weekend is time for family and love ones. There are times when I think it this the life I want? Did I struggle all this years to be in a more stressful environment? Time will tell. I need some time to think my next move, this time very carefully.
Well, first, I have to resolve the problems at work and improve everything that's currently running so the company can stay ahead.
Each time I focus on something, another things take the tolls and didn't deliver to expectation. How I wish there are more than 24 hours each day and there are more than one me. That would be the greatest wishful thinking.
In reality, I have to make do with what I can achieve in the given hours. When I reached home, it's time to relax and wind down after a day of stress at work. Weekend is time for family and love ones. There are times when I think it this the life I want? Did I struggle all this years to be in a more stressful environment? Time will tell. I need some time to think my next move, this time very carefully.
Well, first, I have to resolve the problems at work and improve everything that's currently running so the company can stay ahead.
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