Are you a blogger? Then make sure you read till the end of this post…

Have you guys heard of the upcoming Lelong.my e-Commerce Fair (ECFair)? It is all about highlighting the E-Commerce community in Malaysia and at the same time to educate the consumers on the convenience, the available platforms / tools and the opportunities available on the Internet. E-Commerce has been around for quite some time but local consumers have generally been skeptical due to security and payment issues. Lelong.my aims to change this perception through this exciting event by bringing E-Commerce businesses from all over the country to right where the consumers are at a strategic location – the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre.

This first of its kind and the largest E-Commerce Fair in Malaysia will be held:

Lelong.My E-Commerce Fair (ECFair)
12 – 14th August 2011
11am – 9pm
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) – Hall 1 & 2

If you’re a consumer, this event allows you to experience what is it like to buy online by interacting with the various exhibitors in person. You’ll also get to learn of the various E-Commerce tools and platforms that can assist you in shopping online safely and conveniently.

If you’re a business owner, your business will be strategically placed and recognized among the 80,000 visitors we’re expecting! You’ll get to network with fellow industry leaders, expose your brand, educate the consumers and to even close deals with both consumers and businesses!

If you’re thinking of starting an online business, then this event will have all the resources you need! Whether it is web developers, E-Commerce Solution providers, E-Payment gateways or E-Marketing tools – they’ll all be there to assist you in your startup endeavors!

With over 240 booths at the exhibition, various exciting activities such as workshops, lucky draws, contest, free goodie bags and so on… Added on with the “Superbid of the Day” where you’ll get to live bid your favourite items auctioned on that day starting from RM1… I’m pretty sure the event would be worthwhile going, so do join the fair if you have nothing to do during that weekend!

Now, calling all bloggers out there! There is a blog contest for you to join…

Your Most Memorable Experience Buying Online, attach one of these images (Image 1 and Image 2) to your post and submit the URL of your published blog post in the form HERE with your contact details! It can be positive OR negative experiences, so feel free to describe your most noteworthy experience on online shopping

You’ll stand a chance to win:

1st Prize :   Samsung Galaxy S II (Black)
2nd Prize :   ViewSonic ViewPad 10
10 Special Prize :   RM50 SuperBuy Shopping Vouchers

Closing date for this blogging contest would be July 31, 2011.

For more info on the upcoming Lelong.my‘s E-Commerce Fair 2011, you can check out their website @ http://www.ecfair.lelong.my/

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p/s: please do share with me some of your experiences in the comment section below too! or you can share your blog post link here if you want to

Pavilion KL receives Outstanding Achievement Award at the inaugural Kuala Lumpur Mayor’s Tourism Awards World’s premier shopping destination celebrates 21st industry award

Kuala Lumpur, 22 June 2011 – Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, the world’s premier shopping destination, proudly won the Outstanding Achievement Award in the Shopping Mall category at the inaugural Kuala Lumpur Mayor’s Tourism Awards held last night at the Shangri-La Hotel.

The award was received by Tan Sri Datuk Seri Zainol Mahmood, Chairman of UrushartaCemerlang Sdn Bhd from the Kuala Lumpur Mayor Tan Sri Ahmad Fuad Ismail accompanied by Datuk Hj Salleh Yusup, Director General of Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL). Urusharta Cemerlang is the landowner of Pavilion KL.

“This is a significant milestone for Pavilion KL as it strengthens our positioning as the best shopping mall in Malaysia. Our prime location, cutting-edge design, outstanding retail offerings, and engaging marketing campaigns are all aligned to attract shoppers, including tourists. All these factors have contributed to this momentous recognition by the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur and DBKL,” said Tan Sri Datuk Seri Zainol Mahmood.

“Our objectives are to consistently promote Pavilion KL as a must-see, and must-visit destination for KL-ites, domestic tourists and foreign visitors. We are home to the city’s latest landmark, the Pavilion Crystal Fountain, which is Malaysia’s tallest Liuli crystal fountain according to the Malaysia Book of Records, and offer the best international and local retail brands. When one visits Kuala Lumpur, Pavilion KL is the go-to shopping destination,” added Tan Sri Datuk Seri Zainol Mahmood.

Pavilion KL welcomes approximately 2.5 million visitors per month of which 70% are local shoppers and 30% are tourists. It currently boasts 485 outlets over 1.37 million square feet of nett lettable area. The latest of its themed precincts is Tokyo Street, celebrating Japanese food, arts and culture, due to open in July 2011.

This is the 21st industry award (both from local and international) accorded to Pavilion KL and second accolade in 2011, making it the most award-winning mall. Recently, the prestigious shopping centre received the ‘VIVA Best-of-the-Best Award Honoree’ by the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) VIVA Best-of-the-Best Awards 2011.

As most of you would have known, MTV World Stage is returning to Malaysia for the third consecutive year! The first two acts to perform are the award-winning headliner rock band Thirty Seconds To Mars and popular local show stopper Pop Shuvit (more to come?)

MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2011 will be held on 24 July 2011 @ i-City, Shah Alam.

So the question is… how do we obtain the tickets? Can we buy it? No. Can we win it? Yes!

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1. MTV World Stage website

Be the lucky few to win exclusive passes to this yearly concert by logging on to http://worldstage.mtvasia.com. Passes to MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2011 are up for grabs, answer a simple question on the website from 1 June till midnight of 6 July 2011 to stand a chance to win the money-can’t-buy tickets. Winners will be notified on their winning instantly.

Alternatively, sponsors including i-City, Xpax, Mastercard and Twisties have ongoing promotions to giveaway passes to catch MTV World Stage LIVE in Malaysia 2011.

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2. i-City

i) Fire & Ice Package (RM300 each, only 500 packages available); each consists of 1x MTV World Stage 2011 pass, 10x Snowalk tickets, 20x Outdoor rides tickets

ii) Spend RM100 on a single or accumulated receipts from 10 June to 10 July 2011 within i-City and be among the 300 lucky winners to win MTV World Stage 2011 passes

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3. Xpax

i) Register today and join the infectious wave of Kolony, the first of its kind SMS-based mobile social network by sending Kolony <nickname> to 25333. From 16 June 2011 onwards, KFREN MTV and start KDING and KBOMM all you can. The user with the most KDING and KBOMM will win a pair of passes. For more info on Kolony, visit www.kolony.com.my

ii) Xpax, U.O.X & S.O.X customers stand the chance to get 2 FREE passes to MTVWorld Stage Live in Malaysia 2011 by sending “MTV” to 28881 and reload minimumof RM50 during the promotional period starting from 10 June 2011 to 15 July 2011

iii) Passes can also be obtained by simply downloading the relevant content onChannel X, www.channelx.com.my, the Ultimate Mobile Content Channel which works as a one-stop platform for Xpax youths to get the latest, trendiest and funkiest mobile content downloads.

iv) Starting from 10 June 2011 onwards, visit Xpax Facebook at www.facebook.com/xpaxfb for more details on how you can get free passes to this most happening music event.

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4. Mastercard

i) From 1-30 June, the first 1,000 new or existing Debit MasterCard cardholders who spend RM30 and RM60 respectively on their cards and SMS in their entry will qualify for two passes to MTV World Stage and Snowalk@i-City.

ii) On top of this, two debit cardholders will each stand to win a Rock On Priceless Package for two. This package includes passes to the MTV World Stage party, a limousine ride to MTV World Stage, chance to meet selected artistes up close & personal, a date with MTV VJ Holly and autographed MTV souvenirs.

iii) Qualifying debit cardholders can register for the passes by sending an SMS in the following format MCMTV<space>Full Name<space>NRIC number to 33387 by 30 June 2011. For more information, call 03-5635-1391 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm excluding Public Holidays).

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5. Twisties

i) Twisties will be giving out passes to MTV World Stage LIVE in Malaysia 2011 through the Twisties Malaysia Facebook page. To find out how you can win more passes with Twisties visit www.facebook.com/twistiesmalaysia regularly to find out.

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To get the latest updates on the MTV World Stage LIVE in Malaysia 2011 concert, stay tuned as I’ll be updating this space from time to time once I’ve gotten any latest info. Alternatively, follow me on Twitter: @bryanlyt

Project FLiP (For Love in People) was conceptualized by  a group of your average run of the mill Malaysians looking to prepare themselves or be part of the progression of our nation. Through this creative avenue, we aim to devise and execute unique fund raising event ideas that go against the norms of a society known for playing it safe. By doing so, we hope to bring about a sense of realization, appreciation and inspire those more privileged to contribute and help improve the general welfare for those less fortunate than them.

Established in 2010, Project FLiP began in Melbourne Australia, by a group of friends working together outside of their daily 9 to 5 routine  to carry out charity events to aid and assist natural disaster funds all over the world. What began as an outlet for individuals to display  their skill sets outside the scope of their everyday job, quickly transformed into a committed passion for the love in people as Project FliP. In 2010 Project FLiP successfully raised RM 30,000 through three events.

This year, Project FLiP  is reigniting their passion for the love in people by organizing yet another charity event together with Icepeak Solutions, Rootz KL and Three Sixty Sdn Bhd  – The Beatles Unplugged.

The event dated for Saturday May 14, will be happening at Lot 10, Rootz KL. The event will comprise of local Malaysian bands  performing their renditions of Beatles songs as well as playing their best hits. Headliners for the night Bittersweet and Rezza Salleh as well as recent ‘Talent Experiment’ winners Mama Sons, formerly known as Project Lol-e, Ask me Again, Darren Ashley Band and Decimal will be gracing this event.

Tickets will be RM 20 per entry and RM 250 per table. All proceeds and profit made from this event will be donated to the Japanese Relief Fund through Red Crescent Malaysia. To ensure complete transparency, the budget and overall profit will be placed on the blog at http://www.forloveinpeople.blogspot.com/

JAPAN NEEDS YOU!