June 04, 2011

Capturing Time

They say that if only we can capture time in a bottle, we will always be youthful and have our wishes and dreams come true.

Look at these pictures and wonder-for time is captured forever therein.

May 28, 2011

Here Comes Resorts World Miami!






This is another corporate move of Genting Malaysia to move strongly in to good old USA. Not contented with just Aqueduct New York, Miami is one hot destination it is pursuing n its international footprint.

So, let us hear it from the boys!

Bayfront 2011 Property, LLC, a subsidiary of Genting Malaysia Bhd, has acquired 5.62 hectares in Miami, the United States for US$236 million (RM708 million) for mixed-use development.

The land includes a large waterfront property enclave that faces Biscayne Bay.

Genting Malaysia will work on a master plan for its next resort harnessing on Miami’s strength as a major tourist destination. Resorts World Miami will be developed as an integrated resort which will include a hotel, entertainment, convention centres, restaurants, retail, and residential facilities.

In a statement, Genting Malaysia chairman and chief executive Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay said that Resorts World Miami will be a landmark mixed-used development for Miami, Florida, and the US.

Resorts World Miami is slated to be Genting Malaysia’s second venture in the US after Resorts World New York. This new acquisition in Miami is an important move as part of Genting Malaysia’s international expansion efforts in the leisure, hospitality and entertainment industry.

So, looking for another casino licence here too, Kok Thay?

May 26, 2011

Two Loud Pictures

Wonderful, don't you think so?


May 24, 2011

Curiosity Motivates....

A picture spells out a thousand words or more....

Enjoy.

Faber Group-The Way Out and Forward


At its AGM and EGM in May 2011, Faber Group Bhd stated that it hopes to give out higher dividends from next year following shareholders' approval for a proposal that will help clean its balance sheet by year-end.
 
Faber is a dividend paying company for the last 5 years and recently, did declare an increased dividend rate of 8 per cent for financial year ending December 31 2010.

"We hope that the accumulated losses will be wiped out by this year and from this (move), to see a better future dividend payout," managing director Adnan Mohammad told reporters at a press conference after its annual general meeting and an extraordinary general meetings here yesterday.

Faber has accumulated some RM422 million losses over the years.



Adnan said that looking at the past five years' trend, it had declared dividends of 2 per cent, 3 per cent, 4 per cent, 6 per cent and now 8 per cent and it would like to see this trend continue.

The dividend quantum would also depend on the group's performance, he added.

Yesterday, Faber obtained shareholders' approval to reduce the par value of its shares and for a share premium reduction.

The former will see it reduce its issued and paid-up share capital to RM90.75 million comprising 363 million shares of 25 sen each from RM363 million of RM1 share each.

The share premium account will be reduced by RM115.98 million.

Meanwhile, Adnan reiterated that he was positive it would get a further concession for the government hospital support services.

He hopes that it will encompass the same area, services as well as the duration.

Faber has a 15-year concession from the government that will end on October 28 2011. 

Looking at potential and fundametals, Faber Group looks good as a 'hold'.


May 22, 2011

Moments and Memories

Yes, truly these are memorable shots. Youth cannot be preserved and incidents and happenings can only be captured at that crucial moment on film.

These are some of the best yet.

The Prime of Brigitte Bardot- Pristinely Captured.


The Teenage Beatles as Never Before Seen

Sonny,Cher and Bob Dylan-Better Times

Senior and Elvis
That tender moment.....
Licensed to Thrill!

Jane Seymour, ever majestically...

Jolie-Pre-notoriety Phase


Marilyn and Queen Elizabeth II-Wondrous!

Star Wars-Go Gaga!

May 18, 2011

Commissioner for Oath Exam-A Wake Up Call for Me

I was truly disappointed. Not really with the examination but more with myself.


I was quite prepared for the examination in terms of the substance of the Commissioner for Oath Regulations,1993 were concerned. However, what stumped me was the entire examination was subjective unlike previous years where some or all were in objective form. To make matters worse, I  was careless with time management.

There were 20 questions to be done in 90 minutes. Apart from missing a whole lot of questions because of confusion arising from poor time management, I could not answer obvious questions or could use clues to my advantage. Moreover, my disappointment with the stress of 'authority' meaning to remember the regulations by number also spooked me to a certain extent of disorienting me.

Anyway, I said my prayers before the exam but evil influence got  in the way. Called it Murphy's law or whatever, I have not really felt disappointment or daunting challenges for quite a while. This was the wake-up call. For one thing, my memory is slowly slipping away. That I know for sure.......