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Posted: 15 Oct 2011 03:40 AM PDT

THE Brother International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Brother), in support of the conservation of endangered wildlife, has donated RM5,000 to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre (SORC) in Sandakan, Sabah recently.

The initiative was part of the Brother Cares corporate social responsibility programme that began in 2005, and has been a vehicle for the company to support various non-governmental organisations, non-profit bodies, causes and community programmes nationwide.

Orang utans are among the most endangered of Malaysia's wildlife species.

The SORC is among the most successful rehabilitation centres for these arboreal creatures that are immensely strong yet not strong enough to resist the relentless march of development.

The centre was established in 1964 to return orphaned apes back to the wild.

The centre is administered and managed by the Wildlife Department of Sabah.

Other than the sanctuary, the centre also provides public education on conservation, research and assistance to other endangered species such as captive breeding of endangered rhinoceros.

It is currently seeking sponsors and raising funds to buy more land to provide room for the 47 orang utans being rehabilitated there.

Brother decided to lend a hand to SORC through a financial contribution to facilitate the rehabilitation of orang utans that had been raised in captivity, orphaned, abandoned, injured and those that had been uprooted from their natural habitat.

At the same time 40 employees from the company pitched in to clean the surroundings and assist with chores around the sanctuary.

Brother managing director Yoshiaki Otsuka said the company looks for new areas and ways to express its care for the community and country that it operates in.

"The more successful we become as a company, the more we target to give back and assist," Otsuka said.

The contribution from Brother was received by SORC manager Sylvia Alsisto during a simple cheque presentation ceremony.

"Orang utan need a lot of space to support their need for food as they tend to range far and wide for the diet they prefer. Our objective is to help them function and survive without assistance from us. In the meantime, we give them shelter, treatment and training to achieve this goal," Alsisto said.

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Saturday Events

Posted: 15 Oct 2011 03:40 AM PDT

ZAPIN FESTIVAL

Yayasan Warisan Johor will be organising the Nusantara III Zapin Festival today and tomorrow. Members of the public can check out the zapin workshop during the festival at Stadium Bandaraya Johor Baru.

ONLINE GAME

The Malaysia Online Game Tour is back at Johor Baru KSL City for three days until tomorrow. Online game fans can head to the ground floor atrium to purchase their favourite online games from 10am until 10pm. For details, call 07-288 2888.

ALL ABOUT SAREEs

Johor Indian Business Association (JIBA) will organise a saree-tying competition today at Johor Baru Skudai Parade from 5pm to 10pm. Members of the public can come and watch the performance at the basement stage. For details, call 07-558 8996.

HENNA MAGIC

Johor Indian Business Association (JIBA) will organise a henna competition today from 2pm to 5pm at Johor Baru Skudai Parade. The admission fee for the competition is RM20 per person. For details, call 07-558 8996.

MACHINERY EXPO

There will be a machinery expo today at Johor Baru Danga City Mall from 10am until 10pm. For details, call 07-221 5008.

THAI SPECIAL

The International Thai festival promotion featuring food and clothing is on at Johor Baru Plaza Pelangi today. The promotion will start at 10am. For details, call 07-3403 0020.

BREAST CANCER

Pantai Hospital will be organising a breast cancer awareness campaign today at The Summit Batu Pahat. An array of activities such as a colouring contest for children, health talk, free blood pressure and blood glucose tests and games will be carried out. For details, call 07-433 8811.

TAIWAN SONGBIRds

You will be blown away by the powerful vocals of four songbirds from Taiwan as they sing their hearts out at the Arena of Stars in Genting tonight. Winnie Hsin, Michelle Pan, Shunza and Chyi Yu will be performing live at 8pm. Don't miss the show!

DANCE SHOW

Those who are interested in watching various dance performances performed by ATS Dance Academy from Johor Baru can head to Sutera Mall today. Members of the public can also take part in the performances such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop and belly dance from 6pm until 8pm. For details, call 07-558 9009.

WATCHING TURTLES

The public, especially children, will be delighted to see baby turtles being released back into the sea at the Cherating Turtle Sanctuary and Information Centre waiting hall, every night from 8pm onwards. The centre is located next to the popular Clud Med. Admission is free but donations to the centre for turtle conservation are welcome.

Just Eating Out

PENANG CUISINE

For authentic Penang food and local hawker cuisine, head to Superb Food Stall at Pusat Komersial Air Putih. Feast on asam laksa, prawn mee, nasi briyani and chicken, Asam Pedas Ikan Pari with Black Pepper (served with steamed rice, acar and pineapple prawns), cucur udang and Penang cendol and ice kacang. For reservations, call 09-566 0149/567 0149.

FEAST ON CENDOL

During this hot season, how about cooling down with a bowl of cendol. Cendol Air Putih located at Jalan Air Putih, Kuantan serves cendol with a choice of red beans or glutinous rice for toppings. Also available are east coast specialities such as pulut panggang with mashed fish filling and curry puff.

TRADITIONAL FARE

Those craving for traditional dishes should visit M.S. Garden Hotel Kuantan to partake in the Selera Kampung promotion for lunch and dinner, priced at RM240++ per table of 10 and RM380++ per table of 10. For reservations, call 09-511 8888/517 7899.

JAPANESE TREAT

Treat your loved ones and friends to Japanese cuisine at Hana MizukiB26 at Jalan Tun Ismail 1 (Behind After 7). For reservations, call 09-517 8817. Craving for Indonesian food especially from East Java and Minang cuisine? Head to Restoran Ayam Penyet-AP at ground floor of Berjaya Megamall in Kuantan.

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Paying respect to the Goddess of Mercy

Posted: 15 Oct 2011 03:40 AM PDT

JOHOR BARU: Thousands are expected to throng the Johor Baru Ancient Temple here today to celebrate Goddess of Mercy or better known as Guanyin's birthday.

The celebration, is set to begin at 9am and continue until midnight. Devotees will burn joss sticks and offer their prayers to the deity.

Johor Baru Tiong Hua Association manager Eric Ku said the event, which falls on the nineteenth day of the ninth month in the lunar calendar, was to honour and to thank the deity for her compassion and mercy.

"Usually, devotees and their families will bring along fresh bouquets of flowers and fruits to offer to the deity and as a sign of respect and sincerity.

"After paying their respects, devotees can feast on a buffet-style vegetarian spread prepared at the temple," he told StarMetro.

"The main highlight of the event is at 11am when the presidents of the five main dialect associations such as Hakka, Cantonese, Hokkien, Teochew and Hainan will offer their respect in a mass prayer session," he said.

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Kredit: www.thestar.com.my

Sabtu, 15 Oktober 2011