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- Test drive the latest Honda cars at the Honda Mobile Roadshow
Honda Malaysia cordially invites car enthusiasts in Klang Valley to meet with its range of automobile at the Honda Mobile Roadshow starting from 14th November at the following dates and venues:
14-16th Nov 2008 Kajang Stadium
21-23rd Nov 2008 Open Space Parking, Rawang
28-30th Nov 2008 The Store, Sg. Buloh
12-14th Dec 2008 Bukit Tinggi Jusco, Klang
Visitors are invited to see, feel and touch the All-New Jazz 1.5 (Grade V), Stream 1.8L, Civic 2.0S and Accord 2.0L on display. For those who would like to get to know the performance of Hondaās cars better, Accord 2.4L, CRV 2.0L, All-New Jazz 1.5L and Civic 1.8S, Stream 1.8L, Odyssey 2.4L and Civic Hybrid are ready to be taken for a ride (depends on location). Test drive participant will get to claim an exclusive gift courtesy of Honda Malaysia.
During the roadshow, qualified Honda personnel will be ready to serve and provide information and assistance on available Honda accessories, parts and services to those who are interested.
For more information, please call Honda Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020, or log on to Honda Malaysiaās website at www.honda.com.my for more details. - Kings of Tennis - Press Statement by Arianna Teoh
Press Statement Of Arianna Teoh
1. I refer to the various press reports in relation to the "Kings of Tennis" tournament which was scheduled to be held on 14.11.2008 to 16.11.2008 at the Esplanade in Penang.
2. In press reports, it has been suggested by the Producer of the event, Show Administration Europe AB ("Show Administration"), that the event was actually cancelled by their company, due to my failure to remit certain funds to them.
3. I wish to refute this allegation as it was made without any basis whatsoever. The truth of the matter is, that I was hired by Show Administration as a Vice President for the "Kings of Tennis" event, at which time I agreed to organise and manage the event in Malaysia.
4. The budgeting, revenue and invoicing were obligations to be undertaken by Show Administration. Show Administration were obligated to set up a Malaysian company controlled by them to be named "Kings of Tennis Malaysia". I was supposed to be made a director of this company "Kings of Tennis Malaysia" in order to issue all invoices in relation to all sources of revenue pertaining to the event. This would include corporate boxes, sponsors and hospitality packages
5. If and when this company was registered, it would have been the entity that would have received all funds for the event. As indicated above, these funds would have been under the control of Show Administration.
6. At no time was I under any obligation to personally remit funds to Show Administration for the event.
7. Show Administration failed to set up a company called "Kings of Tennis Malaysia". What they did was set up a company known as Profound Quality Sdn Bhd. This company was set up by Show Administration and was intended by them to be the vehicle for fund collection. This company was set up extremely late in the day despite my repeated reminders to them that it was imperative for collection of funds that this entity be set up and the necessary bank account opened as quickly as possible.
8. By this time, it was far too late to collect the projected revenue prior to the event.
9. Although I had lined up various sponsors and various corporate customers willing to purchase corporate boxes, I refused to collect any monies until the necessary entity was fully and legally set up by Show Administration. I did not want to be in the position of holding other peoples monies personally. The question therefore of me remitting funds to Show Administration could not have arisen.
10. I wish to stress that I have come up with my own money on various occasions. This was despite the fact that it was not my obligation to fund the event.
11. I am a Penangite and I am very proud to be one. I believe that for Penang, this was a golden opportunity to put it back on the world map. Penang has just received world heritage status and this event was to be the first global celebration of this fact. The event was to be held at the Esplanade which is completely surrounded by historical landmarks. Furthermore, the event was to be televised to over forty countries.
12. Those of you who have visited the stadium or even seen the picture of the set up, must realize that the local production team delivered a world class facility.
13. I therefore remain committed to promoting Penang globally. Although this is a set back for my team and for Penangites, I intend to do my very best to make up for this unfortunate episode.
14. Rest assured that the Esplanade will be restored fully as promised.
15. Finally, I take these allegations very seriously and will not hesitate to take any action in order to defend my position. I have engaged Ranjit Singh from Kuala Lumpur to act as my lawyer. If you require any further clarification please do not hesitate to contact him at ranj@rorl.com.my - Lessons in violence nurture shame and more violence for children
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 October 2008 ā Corporal punishment in schools harms children and damages their education highlights the United Nations World Report on Violence Against Children. According to the Report, lessons in violence have little positive disciplinary value, teaching students that violence is an acceptable solution when dealing with problems.
āA formula of scoldings, beatings and other physical and psychological punishments end with students feeling angry and humiliated,ā says the United Nations Childrenās Fund (UNICEF) Representative to Malaysia Mr. Youssouf Oomar.. āThere is little value for the child or the community as students who experience violence become withdrawn from academic pursuit and less motivated to succeed.ā
The World Report was conducted through five years of intensive consultation including nine regional consultations involving governments, civil society, and children; thematic consultations with relevant experts; field visits; as well as questionnaires to 133 governments, including Malaysia.
Released two years ago in October 2006, the landmark Report exposes the shocking scope of violence against children and documents its devastating effects on children, their families, their communities, and broader society.
Children, more often than not, experience violence at the hands of the very individuals responsible for protecting them, underlines the Report, and in spaces meant to be safe for their growth and development. Schools were cited as one such location where children experience violence, both from their teachers in the form of corporal punishment as well as from their peers in the form of bullying.
The Report suggests that children who are physically punished at school may become less likely than other children to internalise moral values, and may become depressed or aggressive.
āCorporal punishment erodes studentsā trust in their teachers and their schools. It can lead to students feeling disrespectful and angry toward their educators. It also negates a childās capacity to respond to reason,ā explains Mr. Youssouf. āAntisocial, aggressive and depressed children have unforgiving costs to society as it brings about demanding social and health problems well into their adult live.ā
In Malaysia, corporal punishment in schools is generally viewed as disciplinary action to control students who misbehave. While serious disobediences such as stealing, smoking, gangsterism and bullying are some reasons for the appearance of the cane or wooden ruler in the classroom, minor transgressions such as incomplete homework have also been dealt with physical punishment.
UNICEF believes that corporal punishment should be abolished because it is both abusive and ineffective. It also infringes on the right to education. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child prohibits the use of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, regardless of circumstance.
Stressing the importance of building a nurturing environment for children, Mr. Youssouf recommends that alternative forms of discipline be used in place of corporal punishment to respond better to studentās educational and psychological needs.
āStudents, teachers, and parents alike share the goal of orderly, disciplined classrooms in which students can learn. Hence, there is a pressing need to replace corporal punishment with positive discipline, which encourages children to develop self-control, confidence and respect for others through an ongoing educational process using non-violent approachesā, he stresses.
The Ministry of Education, HELP University College and UNICEFās āTeacher Education Projectā is one such alternative that aims to equip teachers in Malaysia with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and discipline their classes without the use of physical and psychological violence.
A follow-up of a previous project that ran from 2006 to 2007 titled āIncreasing Psychosocial Wellbeing in Schools through Bully Preventionā, this current project will look into the preparation of materials as well as training for teachers to use alternative models of discipline instead of corporal punishment as a means of disciplining students, while conducting bullying intervention programs.
"Children will correct themselves if you engage them in positive rein