Subang,  28 July,  2009: Malaysia Airlines will once again delight travelers, with the introduction of ASEAN PASS, a set of 4 prepaid ticket vouchers offering greater value, flexibility and more connectivity within ASEAN for as little as USD229 (RM800).

In officiating the launch, Secretary General, Dato’ Dr. Ong Hong Peng on behalf of Minister of Tourism, Dato' Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen congratulated Malaysia Airlines for their commitment in developing innovative products to stimulate travel into Malaysia. “Rapid economic recovery in the ASEAN countries has increased the level of discretionary income, creating a viable market for tourism within the region. Today, more than ever before, there are people in the ASEAN countries who can afford to travel, at least, within the region,” said Dato’ Dr. Ong.

Malaysia Airlines Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Munir Majid said the national carrier decided to develop the ASEAN PASS based on the positive growth in this region. 

“In line with the Ministry of Tourism efforts to promote intra-ASEAN tourism, Malaysia Airlines has taken an innovative approach to support this initiative by developing the ASEAN PASS. This is expected to stimulate and motivate the market even more on top of our recent campaigns and promotions,” he said.

“It offers passengers the best value deal for travel on a maximum of four flights within ASEAN countries for only USD229 on economy class and USD729 on business class,” he said.

He also revealed that there were enhancements made to the menu served on ASEAN flights based on feedback from passenger surveys conducted within the ASEAN sector.

“Our passengers will be pleased to know that we have also enhanced our ASEAN menu on board our flights by increasing the quantity and the quality of the product offerings and popular local dishes such as Nasi Biryani, Satay & Nasi Goreng, Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, Murtabak will soon be introduced in this region.

These meals will be served in biodegradable mealboxes for short haul flights on Economy class. These will be used on a staggered basis beginning with flights operating from Kuala Lumpur. So while we give customers what they want, we are also making sure we impact the environment in a positive way,” he added.This is in line with Malaysia Airlines’ Business Transformation Plan (BTP2) and the national carrier’s call to Serve Customers, Make Money and Save Money.

“In Serving Customers, we press on with our vision to be the World’s Five Star Value Carrier anchored on our customer value proposition of MH=Malaysian Hospitality. In Serving Customers, we continuously strive to delight our passengers, providing them 5-Star service at affordable fares,” said Dr. Munir.

The ASEAN PASS is available through Malaysia Airlines' ticketing offices and appointed travel agents both in Malaysia and in Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia and Vietnam. The validity period is 3 months from the date of purchase with confirmation on the first outbound sector. Subsequent sectors can open dated.

Photo captions:

ASEAN Pass Launch – (Left to Right): Malaysia Airlines Chairman, Tan Sri Dr. Munir Majid, Malaysia Airlines Managing Director, Dato Sri Idris Jala and Secretary General Ministry of Tourism, Dato’ Dr. Ong Hong Peng together with members of the MAS cabin crew to mark the launch of ASEAN PASS.

ASEAN PASS cabin crew – Promoting KL as an intra-ASEAN hub with Malaysia Airlines’ ASEAN PASS.

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Malaysian Paralympic Council launched the first ever ‘Paralympic Park’ in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur, July 29. The Malaysian Paralympic Council launched the first ever ‘Paralympic Park’ in Malaysia to mark its legacy and write another chapter in the National Paralympic Movement.

Tun Jeanne Abdullah, the patron of the Malaysian Paralympic Council, commemorated the event by planting the first tree at the the 4.8ha park in Bukit Jalil

The Paralympic Park  will mark the movements’ contribution to not only the disabled members of the community but to the environment as well.

The park will be regarded as an outdoor gallery for the Paralympic. Its purpose, to generate awareness and educate the public on the activities of the OKU (Orang Kurang Upaya), both Paralympic and non-Paralympic, will draw a new and positive perception towards Paralympic athletes, governing bodies and the disabled in general.

It also represents a legacy for the upcoming 5th Asean Para Games hosted  and organized by the Malaysian Paralympic Council. The park will also serve the purpose as a place of rendezvous for Paralympic athletes to relax and recreate with their families.

"This is a special gift for the paralympic athletes competing in the KL'09 Games," said the wife of former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to reporters after the launching.

Jeanne, who is also chairman of the Malaysian Landscape Advisory Panel, said the 2,000 trees to be planted at the park represented the medal winners in the Games which would be held from this Aug 15-19.  This endeavour is made possible with the cooperation of DBKL, Landscape Malaysia, Jabatan Landskap Negara and the Institute of Landscape Architects of Malaysia.

She said they would be invited to the Paralympic Park on a date to be announced later for each to place on a selected tree, their name tag which would also note their win in their event.

"This tree planting activity will reflect the commitment of paralympic athletes and the disabled to maintaining cleanliness and beauty of the natural environment," she said.

According to Malaysian Paralympic Council president Datuk Zainal Abu Zarin,  the park launched in  conjunction with the 5th Asean Paralympic Games in Kuala Lumpur (KL'09) next month, will be planted with various species of forest trees.

KL'09 will involve 11 events, namely athletics, swimming, badminton, table tennis, powerlifting, chess, bowling, sailing, and tennis, basketball and volleyball on wheelchairs.

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38 youngsters have been drafted.

Gears all packed.

Compulsory blue khakis ready.

But what's in store for them?

You are invited to join the KAKI BLUE team @ kem klpac!

RENDEZVOUS DETAILS

date | 30 July - 16 August

time | Tues to Sat @ 2130 hours, Sun @ 1500 hours

location | kem klpac

( click here for map to rendezvous  location )

If you haven't figured it out by now... the KAKI BLUE team will be giving you an altogether different National Service experience - complete with SONG and DANCE!

klpac presents Kaki Blue, a musical comedy about three young Malaysians - Lin, Nee and Ah Shan - who have just completed their SPM, and think it's time to celebrate. Think again!

Just as they sink into a mellow routine of nothingness; of watching TV non-stop and sleeping until 1pm in the afternoon, they unexpectedly 'kena saman' in the form of an SMS calling them for service in the Butterworth Kem Bina Negara!

The 3 get over imaginative and start conjuring images of deadly flying foxes and scary men in uniforms...Will their wildest fantasies of the elusive camp and its equally colourful camp trainers be a reality, and will their lives really be the same after the stint in those blue khakis?

Follow the three as they leave their blue and whites to don their new uniforms as wira & wira watis in the new camp under the guidance of the no-nonsense Major Sabar.

Kaki Blue is a bold story about the courage and spirit of today's youth. It is about the many uniforms and roles we put on, and shed, as we grow up in this country. Join the youngsters as they sing and dance to the tunes of yesteryear, to finally emerge the heroes that they are.

We look forward to welcoming you @ kem klpac!

kem klpac hotline 03-4047 9000 | kem klpac website www.klpac.org

 

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Tune in to Why Not Talk Cruise Radio Show for the topic on 'Disability & Cruising'

One of two radio interviews on travel and disability scheduled for Friday July 24 Eastern time Disability & Cruising     Time: July 24, 2009 from 2pm to 3pm
Location: http://www.modavox.com/voiceamerica/vepisode.aspx?aid=39962
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Event Description:
Why Not Talk Cruise Radio Show

• Hosted by Ken Muskat, Vice President of Sales, Royal Caribbean International
• Friday, July 24, 2009 at 2:00 PM Eastern
• http://www.modavox.com/voiceamerica/vepisode.aspx?aid=39962

Vacations are a way to connect with the world, experience new adventures and explore new places and at Royal Caribbean International® we believe that this is something everyone should be able to enjoy. Royal Caribbean is one of the industry leaders in providing the finest cruise vacation experience for guests with mobility or visual disabilities, guests who are deaf or hard of hearing, travelers who require special medical services or dietary needs, and a variety of other disabilities. Tune into this impacting episode of Why Not Talk CruiseSM to learn about the many ways our Accessible Seas program provides peace of mind for needs of all kind.

Guests include:

• Roberta Schwartz from SATH (Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality)
• Ron Pettit (Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.)
• Jean Driscoll (Paralympian and godmother of Mariner of the Seas )

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 Glaucoma Society Selangor/KL, organised a vision awareness campaign recently at USJ Summit offering free glaucoma screening test for visitors.

The event which was held on June 27 from 10am to 5pm saw many interested participants queuing for the glaucoma screening, a simple test to check the pressure in the eye.

Elevated pressure in the eye known as intraocular pressure can damage the optic nerve.

Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve. The optic nerve, which carries information from the eye to the brain, is in the back of the eye. When the nerve is damaged, you can lose your vision.

Often people with glaucoma lose side or peripheral vision during the early stages of the disease. If the condition is not treated, more sight may be lost leading to total blindness.

According to Stevens Chan, President of Glaucoma Society, Selangor/FT,  glaucoma is often called the silent thief of sight because many of those affected do not know they have glaucoma until it is too late.

Chan, who was diagnosed with glaucoma eight years ago, has now lost 95 percent of his sight.

He has thus embarked on a awareness campaign to warn fellow Malaysians of their risk of glaucoma.

The next glaucoma screening workshop will be held at Subang Parade , 25 July, 2009, from 9am to 5pm.

For more details call: 012- 203 5410.

photos taken at the Glaucoma Awareness event at USJ Summit.

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Catch the performance by a group of deaf & hearing youths in a theater show to show you their talents.

This performance hopes to promote general recognition & appreciation of their talents in the Hearing world.

The show will highlight drum performance by “DeafBeat” which consists of 14 deaf members who have undergone many challenges as well as obstacles in order to “hear” the drums and perform to the public. “DeafBeat” was invited to Hong Kong to perform at the Paralympic Games in September 2008.

Date:

• 27th August 2009 - 8.30pm - Gala Night
• 28th & 29th August 2009 - 8.30pm
• 29th & 30th August 2009 - 3pm(Matinee Show)
• Venue : The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) Pentas 2
• Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, 51100 KL
• Price : Gala Night - RM 100 (In Aid of Deaf Work)
• Adult - RM 30, Children, Student, Senior Citizen - RM 15, Disabled (OKU) - RM 10

For Details, Please Contact Morley @ 03-2274 1439 x 109, or morleyng@ymcakl.com, 012-313 0365

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