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| Posted: 06 Apr 2013 05:35 AM PDT HEALTH TALK Malaysia AEON Foundation will be having a health talk on Parkinson's disease today, between 3pm and 5pm, at Jumbo Room, Level 1, AEON Alpha Angle in Wangsa Maju. Expert consultant, Pantai Hospital Cheras neurologist and consultant physician Dr Chew Nee Kong will be speaking. For details, call 03-9207 2324 / 2130 (Edna Dasan or Siti Hazarimmah Othman). LANE CLOSURE Access Road into Jalan Tong Shin from Jalan Pudu will be closed from April 8 to 11 from midnight to 5am to facilitate hoarding installation works in the construction of the Bukit Bintang underground MRT station. The right-most lane at Jalan Cheras, near the Maluri LRT Station will also be closed from April 8 to 26 from 11pm to 5am to facilitate soil investigation. For details on the traffic diversion, visit the MRT website at www.kvmrt.com.my or www.mymrt-underground.com. CAREER SEMINAR The University of Malaya (UM) Indian Graduates Association or Persatuan Alumni India, Universiti Malaya (PANI UM) is organising the '1Malaysia Education and Career Guidance Exposition /Seminar' tomorrow at Faculty of Science, UM. For details, call 013-362 6381 (Ambihabathy Ratnam). FATHER-DAUGHTER EVENT Focus on the Family Malaysia, a non-profit organisation is organising a 'Father & Daughter Banquet'. This event is specially designed for fathers with daughters from ages 13 to 19. The event will be held on April 13 at 6.30pm, at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, Petaling Jaya. For details, call 03-7954 7920. CARNIVAL CYBERJAYA Visit Cyberjaya Carnival Exhibition to get up close and personal with investment opportunities, while having access to education and career fairs as well as government agencies today from 10am to 6pm at Masjid Cyberjaya. ZUMBA CLASS Pink Ribbon Wellness (L) Foundation is organising free Zumba class for cancer survivors every Saturday from 8am to 9pm at Wisma LifeCare, Bangsar South. Fee is RM10 for non-cancer survivors. For details and registration, call 03-2242 3121 (Lillian), 012-229 0520 (Jenny) or 019-618 5913 (Su). TOASTMASTERS MEETING Open University Malaysia (OUM) Toastmasters club will be organising Toastmasters Meeting on April 13 at 3pm at Theatrette, Block B Area A, Open University Malaysia, Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. For details, call Nazrai at 012-919 3190 / 03-2773 2760. MAHA SANGHIKA DANA There will be a Maha Sanghika Dana (offering of food and requisites) in memory of departed relatives and loved ones tomorrow at 11.30am at the Buddhist Maha Vihara. This sharing and transference of merits for the departed will commence with the Buddha Puja (offering to the Buddha). For details, call the Vihara Office at 03-22741141 or visit www.buddhistmahavihara.com or email rogleestar@gmail.com. |
| Posted: 06 Apr 2013 05:35 AM PDT FOUR MASTERS OF CALLIGRAPHY Catch the joint calligraphy exhibition by four masters — Lok Keng Wah, Yee Sze Fook, Foo Yong Kong and Tan Gian Seng — at Wisma Kebudayaan SGM, Kuala Lumpur. The four friends, sharing their love for the art sparked the idea to hold the exhbition. Over the years, the four have been passionate and dedicated to the exploration, research and creation of calligraphic works which depict not only their own styles, but also express their inner thoughts and spirit. Their aspiration is to inspire thoughts with the wisdom embodied by the written characters; to stir perceptions through the strokes of the characters and to cultivate minds with the aesthetic beauty of calligraphic art. The exhibition runs from 11am to 5pm. For details, call SGM Public Relations Department at 03-9075 6876 or email to sgmpro@sgm.org.my ART EXHIBITION Six young artists who call themselves the Intuitive Art Group are holding an art exhibition called 'Prologue'. The event showcases the talents of Universiti Teknologi Mara Faculty of Art and Design final year students Azimuddin Abd Manaf, Mohd Hanif Hafiz, Nik Mohd Hazri, Nur Fiqah Mohd Qari, Zaimuddin Aziz, and Zharif Hazwan Badrudin. Demonstrating their boldness by venturing out of their comfort zone, the collection was also included in the Satu Pameran Untuk Semua (One Exhibition for All) catalogue project by Balai Seni Visual Negara. The ongoing exhibition, held at Artemis Art in Publika, Solaris Dutamas, will end on April 30. The gallery is open from Monday to Sunday, between 10am and 8pm. For details, call 012-308 8270 (Claire). WOMEN IN ART Immerse yourself in swirls of colours and emotions portrayed in Yau Bee Ling's 'The Women' art exhibition at Wei-Ling Contemporary gallery. The ongoing exhibition at the Gardens Mall will end on April 9. 'The Women' depicts women in groups, alone with their children. Known for her distinctive layered works, Yau is regarded as one of the most powerful contemporary painters in Malaysia today. This exhibition marks her second solo showing in a 15-year career, after her first solo, 'Portraits of Paradox' in 2008. With the production of this second exhibition, Yau discovers, how she has evolved as an individual, through different aspirations, relationships and inner manifestations of her role as a woman. For details, call 03-2260 1106 or 03-2282 8323 or email to weiling.shaz@gmail.com. TALK ON TEXTILES Collectors of South-East Asian textiles will have the chance to learn more about the significance and symbolism of such traditional cloths in a changing world. Kuala Lumpur-based French collector Marie Tseng will talk about 'Sumba Ikat: New Trends' in a lecture today at 4pm, at the National Textile Museum in Kuala Lumpur organised by the South-East Asian Ceramic Society (SEAC), West Malaysia Chapter. In her lecture, Tseng will explain how South-East Asia produces some of the most exquisite textiles in the world, among which are ikat ("tie" or "knot"). Tseng will also explain the production techniques of ikat and examine how globalisation has affected its production, how the people in Sumba have responded to new challenges and the future of the weaving tradition of Sumba. For details, SMS to 019-662 0979. Participants are encouraged to bring South-East Asian traditional textiles for identification. MINI SONGKRAN FEST Experience the fun of the Songkran Festival without going overseas. In conjunction with the Songkran Festival this month, The Mines is organising the Mini Songkran Festival at Level 5, Splash Park on April 6, 7, 13 and 14, from 11am till 5pm. Shoppers are entitled to redeem an entry pass to the event through their purchases at the shopping centre. Visitors will stand a chance to win vouchers sponsored by Bar B Q Plaza, F.O.S., Little Wok, Miracle Hair Expert, Pizza San Francisco, Thai Odyssey and Vinstella Jewellery. A Thai cultural dance will also be featured this weekend and on April 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at Level 3, Centre Court, at 3pm. For details, call Customer Service at 03-8949 6333. TURNING 60 TOGETHER Former schoolmates of Malacca High School (1966-1970) and BHES (1960-1965) are planning a gathering today in Malacca, to celebrate their 60th birthday as well as 43rd and 48th year of leaving school. Themed 'Rocking 60s', schoolmates from this batch are urged to attend the function for a night of catching-up and meandering down memory lane. Former schoolmates from other schools who are also celebrating their 60th birthday are also welcome. For details, contact: (Malacca) 012-601 8969 (Au Kait), 019-647 0830 (Tan Her Teng), 012-618 1991 (Simon Yeo); (KL/PJ) 012-289 1132 (Nelson Leong); and (Seremban) 012-608 3708 (Heera). FUNDRAISING EVENT Artist Zuzila Zain is having a special art exhibition which features her new series and glassworks. Proceeds from the exhibition will be contributed towards Zuzila's mother's medical, hospitalisation and surgery bills. The exhibition is running from now until April 27 at NN Gallery in Taman Ampang Hilir. The gallery is open from 9am to 6pm, and closed on Sundays and public holidays. For details, visit www.nngallery.com.my ARCHITECTURE EXHIBITION Catch the captivating exhibition of Foster + Partner's buildings design from the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank to the Reichstag and Great Court at the British Museum which have used daylight to naturally reduce energy demands and create uplifting places to live, work and visit. The exhibition is currently on display at Petronas Gallery until May 12. ADVENTURES WITH SINBAD Sinbad the Sailor sets forth on his last voyage — to capture the powerful weapon which can cause a terrifying Wave of Doom. His 16-year-old daughter Morgiana yearns to travel with him but he thinks it's better for his only child to stay home and stick to reading books! The plucky young girl tries to use her vast learning to help Sinbad with his quest. Can they overcome the dangerous seas and magical foes to defeat the King of the Pirates? Catch the adventure at PJ Live Arts today and tomorrow. For tickets, call the Box Office and Info at 017-228 9849 or visit www.tix.my DENTAL CHECK-UP Colgate and the Malaysian Dental Association (MDA) will be having free dental check-ups and oral health education throughout April starting with Sunshine Farlim Shopping Mall, Penang from today to April 7, Pasaraya Pacific KB Mall, Kota Bharu from April 18 to 20 and Pacific Ngiu Kee, Kota Kinabalu from April 20 to 21. For details, visit www.facebook.com/ColgateMY. COLON CANCER TALK Head over to Sentosa Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur for a talk on colon cancer and screening with consultant physician and gastroenterologist Dr Thein Soo Sun today at 10.30am to 12.30pm. Admission is free. For details, call Manpreet or Ros at 03-4043 7166 ext.146/222. HEALTH SCREENING Get your body check with Kelana Jaya Medical Centre free bone screening, blood pressure and glucose check which is in conjunction with World Health Day celebration from 9am to 1pm. For details, call 03-7805 2111. PUBLIC FORUM Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre Klang (SKSMC) will hold a public forum on 'Kidneys for life: Stop Acute Kidney Injury' today. The programme is scheduled from 8.30am to 1pm. There will be a talk by their resident consultant physician and nephrologists, Dr Loo Chee Yean on "Protect your kidney before it's too late" followed by a talk on "Diet to prevent Kidney Disease" by dietician Evelyn Lee Sue Lyn. For details, call 03-3373 3636 ext 7313/7335/735. |
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