Brown-throated Sunbird

Managed to capture this Brown Throated Sunbird this morning.

It comes most mornings to help itself to the nectar from my 'ginger like flowers"  (don't know the name of the flower).

It is quite difficult to capture. Usually it comes before 8am and quickly flits from flower to flower then it is gone till the next day.

JAG

A Pit Party – For the Honda Civic Type R

It was all that a party should be, a Pit Party that is.

Sporty and sleek it was Honda’s Champion of Champions the Honda Civic Type R. Held at the only Honda Sport dealer in Perak, Ban Hoe Seng Auto it was the centre of attraction.  

Throw in the sexy Candylicious models, dancers, lucky draws not forgetting the delicious food and drinks it was night to be remembered.

For a change Ban Hoe Seng Auto’s view of the showroom at night had been transformed, literally, with ‘lighted stools on a green lawn’ and soft light to put the patrons in the mood.  

Will this be the image of Honda - Ban Hoe Seng Auto for the future, fun, vibrant and in tune with the community,  it certainly looks positive.

JAG

Kit Siang Visits Ipoh.

At Simee on Thursday night, hands of solidarity.

Political veteran Lim Kit Siang was in Ipoh yesterday and visited Simee, Cempaka and Jelapang constituencies of Ipoh Timur and Barat. Lim was the MP for Ipoh Timor for two terms 2004 and 2008.

As is usual the crowd wants to greet Kit Siang upon his arrival.

His visit to Simee last night saw a large crowd of residents turn out to see him speak.

Kit Siang visit draws a large of the residents of Simee. 

Canning assemblyman Wong Kah Woh giving a speech.

Similarly at the markets of Cempaka and Jelapang this morning patrons listened to what the veteran politician had to say.

At  Taman Cempaka stall holders greeted Lim and residents took turns to be photographed with him.

When questioned about the possibility of Pakatan returning to power in Perak he said the chances were ‘good’

“Not only in Perak but nationally too.  In the urban areas the Chinese, Indian and now the Malays in the urban areas want change.

At Jelapang market, residents listening to Lim.

Outside the food court, residents and stall holders listen to Lim.

“For the rural areas are we are seeing an awakening and a political consciousness by the Malay voter. This is in the rural areas and FELDA schemes.

If we can have this ‘rural tsunami’ and sustain the urban vote, where urban voters were disenchanted with the ability to change, we can bring about change.

This is where Dr Mahathir and Parti Bersatu is important and have played a role to awaken the consciousness of the rural Malays.

Bersatu is doing its part and Mahathir is playing his role so the chances are good for the possibility of change and Malaysia becoming a normal democracy.

Saudara Nga Khor Meng addresses Jelapang voters

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OMPH Parish Assembly Prepares For 2018

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church held their Parish Assembly recently where the various committees presented their plans for the year 2018. 

The meeting held on Sunday 12 November was led by Chairman Francis Lopez and attended by Parish Priest Fr Joseph Stephen and Fr Paul Kee, Asst Parish Priest.  

The format of the meeting saw the various ministries evaluate their programs during the current year and present their plans for next year 2018.

Several ministries such as the Parish Human of Development Committee, Bahasa Malaysia Apostolate, Chinese Apostolate and Catholic Charismatic Renewal saw a growth and improvement in their ministries and have projected follow ups. There were a total of 28 programs planned for the following year.

(l-r) Fr Joseph Stephen, Fr Paul Kee, Francis Lopez with Felix Nathan (facilitator)    

The Chinese Apostalate's action plan for 2018

Fr Stephen in his address said the thrust of the diocese would be BEC, unity, formation, internal human development, ecumenical religious dialogue, youth, family and social communication

“These eight themes will be present in the plans and programs we intend to carry out for the coming year”.

He voiced his concerns on some of the challenges facing the Parish especially the youth group.

“We do not seem to know how to handle this ministry. Whatever we acquired earlier doesn’t seem to be working and becomes an endless challenge and is a struggle in the parish.

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal choir at the Assembly

However we mustn’t shut the youth off but keep finding ways and means to respond and keep inviting them as they struggle and discover their own faith in their own life

 I hope the Parish will think of new ways and ideas to reach out to them so that they won’t be lost”

Fr Joe Stephen thanked the members for their time and effort to be present for this Parish Assembly to share their insights, success stories and challenges.

“We are collectively one people one Parish of different language groups but we are trying to work together”

Fr Paul Kee and  Fr Joseph Stephen presented a talk each.  

Francis Martin said that he was happy with the assembly as the participants were interactive and responded with constructive comments.

Earlier Fr Paul Kee gave a talk entitled ‘Lay Ministry’ while Fr Stephen spoke on the topic “Mission”.

The Organising Committee for the Parish Assembly

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All New Honda Civic Type-R

HONDA Malaysia today officially launched the all-new Civic Type-R, the most powerful Honda model ever to be introduced in Malaysia.

The Type R is Honda’s iconic racing and sports model. The launch in Ipoh was held at the Ban Hoe Seng (Auto) showroom.

The Civic Type-R is powered by a 2.0L VTEC turbocharged engine and comes with a six-speed manual transmission enabling Honda fans to experience the sheer thrill of driving.

The outstanding symbol that sets the all-new Civic Type R apart is the iconic ‘red H badge’ denoting Honda’s ‘Challenging Spirit’ and racing legacy.

The interior is motorsport inspired with D-spoke leather steering, lightweight bucket front seats that come in red panel pin stripe plus its own special serial number plate positioned strategically on the centre console – is exclusive only to the Type R.

The all-new Civic Type R will be offered in the exclusive Championship White colour and is priced at RM320,000 (GST included and without insurance).

It is reported that in the past one month Honda Malaysia has received 60 bookings for the all-new Civic Type R which surpassed its initial target of 30 units per month.

JAG