Archives for “About Communication”

2012 is coming to a close. I have been thinking what would be the best way to sum up my blog with what has been going on, highlights, low lights, things I achieved, things I screwed up, badly etc.  I just thought might as well focus on best things I have learn this year.  So, [...]


Brother International Malaysia, a leader in home and business IT peripherals that focuses on the ‘Customer-First’ approach, launches a new line of compact monochrome laser printers and new models of Monochrome Laser-Multi-Functional Centres (MFCs) for Small Offices and Home Offices (SOHOs) and Small Medium Businesses (SMBs). Consisting of three stylish and compact new printers – [...]


Antabax, a trusted and innovative antibacterial personal care range of body wash and hand cleansing products is providing 24-hour all day 99.9% antibacterial protection and greater peace of mind to consumers in Sabah through the Stay Clean & Healthy with Antabax Corporate Social Responsibility pilot project that was launched at City Mall, Kota Kinabalu. The [...]


Jalan Langgar, not too sure how the name came about.  Langgar means knocking.  Well. Besides enjoying the media event in Alor Setar, I enjoyed something else very much – the environment and surrounding of Alor Setar.  It is very peaceful and quiet.  The scenery is always enjoyable, especially when we arrived at the airport, we [...]


1Malaysia Hand Hygiene Month was extended to the folks at Semasa Sentral or better known as KL Sentral on the end of October.  The hand hygiene workshop was organised by Antabax, presented by Hospital Sungai Buloh and attended by the team from KL Sentral and tenants. Very informative session as the attendees learn about importance [...]


Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions launched an intensive, year-long awareness-raising and educational campaign to promote safer computing habits among Malaysians amid rising concerns over Web-borne threats. The Kaspersky Security Campaign which stars World Badminton Men’s Singles No 1, Dato’ Lee Chong Wei will also incentivize [...]


Kaspersky Lab Malaysia will be organising a meet the brand ambassador on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Plaza Low Yat.  Well, if you are not a badminton fan (definitely minority in the country), and your computer is yet to be protected by anti-virus nor internet security solution, you could head to Plaza Low Yat.  From [...]


Just discovered a shortfall for Apple Magic Trackpad – the wet fingers. I do not have wet palms, nor wet fingers, but after I washed my hands, I found it a bit hard to use Magic Trackpad, unless I have absolutely dried my fingers. Not sure those with wet palms would have the similar problem. [...]


In my recent work trips, I have the opportunity to meeting up with Christians – both Catholic and Protestants, well, I thank God for the opportunity. When I was heading to Kuching, I met clients counter-part that is also Christian, we had wonderful fellowship.  The last Kota Kinabalu trip, I met the church missionary that [...]


Antabax抗菌个人护理用品与马来西亚卫生部(Ministry Of Health),雄心万丈地展开一项提升民众卫生意识的教育活动,立志透过『1个马来西亚全国手部卫生月』(1Malaysia Hand Hygiene Month)主题运动,进阶改变国人的洗手习惯。 预计能接触超过2百万人的卫生保健运动,可谓我国史上规模最庞大的官民协助型手部卫生运动,推行宗旨在于降低传染病藉由双手散播的风险。这项活动将在今年的整个10月份在全国各地展开。


I love Sophie Ellis Bextor, especially Murder on the Dance Floor.  Thanks to Retna for introducing to this exciting music. So, ever encountered brand murderers? After 8 years with About Communication (aboutcom), occasionally we seen some.  But not very often.  However, when we seen one, it could be disastrous to both the brand as well [...]


Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions has established its South East Asian (SEA) regional office in Malaysia, with the objective of building its brand presence across the South East Asian market. The new regional office for Kaspersky Lab is located in the PJ8 complex, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia and will provide sales, [...]


What would be your first reaction to body waxing, when you heard about it? For me, pain. According to Wikipedia, any body part hair can be waxed.  Waxing is a method of semi permanent hair removal which removes the hair from the root.  From here, one could already thought, anything removing from the roots would [...]


After the run this morning, we went for breakfast at KH20.  I choose the herbal soup wan tan mee, while Retna selected curry noodle. The owner of the wan tan mee asked me, why we have not been buying from them for some weeks.  


Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions celebrated with K Now Distribution Sdn Bhd as its second enterprise distributor in Malaysia through an enterprise launch held recently, attended by invited corporate and enterprise clients and customers.


Antabax personal care products launched its reformulated and repackaged antibacterial range and introduced its brand ambassador, award-winning singer, actress and entrepreneur, Ziana Zain who is also a wife and mother of four, at an exclusive media launch at 1Utama Shopping Centre, here, today. Antabax is a reliable and trusted range of antibacterial personal care products [...]


Have heard a lot about her during my time in secondary school and later in college, talking about Ziana Zain, one great Malaysian singer that I look up to.  Working with About Communication, have the opportunity to work and meet her together with her family.  They are one great celeb family that many should long [...]


Both home and office required new air-conditioners as the current ones are due for change.  Contacted the existing air-cond technician and found the pricing was way too high.  Went to Panasonic site, then contacted few of them, found one suitable vendor that knew the stuff and technical aspects of installation and requirements well, so I [...]


It has been at least six years since the last time we had Soh Kee’s Sang Har Mee, or even to dine there.  I remember the last time we were there was with Retna and my mother.  If I am not mistaken, Berjaya Times Square was just opened that time. We took the opportunity to [...]


After seeing how Japan could not make it through to the World Cup semi-final this morning, it is like losing a sales pitch. One could have prepared all his or her might for an important event, but during the pitch, one screwed, and that would be the end of it. However, it should not be [...]


While attending the Kaspersky Lab APAC Partners Conference 2010, I was registered for a singing contest during the Celebration Dinner.  So, I tried my best to find a song that I could play and possibly sing, which is other than praise and worship song choice…. So, there we go, U2′s I Still Haven’t Found What [...]


This is my third day in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.  It is also the second day and last day of Kaspersky APAC Partners Conference 2010, with the theme – Passion for Growth. All presentation and discussion have been insightful and interesting.  I would not be able to share the details publicly, due to the confidentiality. However, [...]


Eugene Kaspersky, Co-Founder and CEO of Kaspersky Lab was named the winner of 3rd AEA-International Distinguished Entrepreneur organised by Asia Entrepreneur Alliance and co-organised with Global CEO.  The event took place at Putrajaya Marriot Hotel & Spa.  


During the recent traveling, have the opportunity to meet and talk to few business owners from different trades – food, car sales and distributions, engineering and consultancy.  One interesting thing that I asked them, how would one business survive for like one year, two or even thirty years (one business owner I talked to have [...]


Talking to client while on the way to Ipoh, meeting buddy KT during dinner, meeting chef friend and meeting new leadership for our beloved client, it opens new horizon of lives and business opportunities of which Retna and I might not have reaslised, what we have missed. During the busy period, we seldom had the [...]