No TPPA Demo

KUALA LUMPUR : Citizens are informed to not holding any demonstration over the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) when US President Obama visits next month. 

President Obama's visit to Malaysia has nothing to do with the TPPA and he is not coming to ink the agreement as claimed by certain quarters.

There is no reason for public to hold a protest as the agreement does not come to an end yet.

Besides, Malaysia would not succumb to any pressure and will not sign the agreement if it tarnishes national interest.

Datuk Seri Mustapha Mohamad, the Minister of International Trade and Industry said the agreement will only be signed on Malaysia's terms and not as alleged by few parties.

Datuk Seri Mustapha Mohamad

"The government has not made much progress in negotiations on the matter due to lots of outstanding issues," he explained.

He added that national interest is the most vital in the accepting of the agreement.

The latest negotiations in Washington which ended on September 21 could not resolve the issues raised during previous negotiations in Brunei.

Some of the issues are government procurement, investors' state dispute settlements, environmental matters and intellectual property rights.

Mustapha assured that the government will not sign if it disturbed Bumiputera rights.

Apart from that, he stated that TPPA is under his responsibility and he oversees the main matters such as internal and domestic investments, and trade policies.

"The TPPA is under my purview. But there are people comprising experts from relevant ministries who are tasked with the negotiations based on the mandate given by the Cabinet," Mustapha said.

According to him, the leaders will find ways of solving the outstanding issues.

Malaysia hopes to trash it out from the last round of discussion at the next meeting in Bali next month.

The TPPA involves Malaysia and 11 other countries like Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam.

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Cebu Pacific launches flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cebu

SEPANG- The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) expands its regional network with the launch of its direct twice weekly service from Kuala Lumpur to Cebu.

CEB starts its Tuesday, Saturday service from Cebu to Kuala Lumpur on December 8, 2012. The maiden flight will leave Cebu at 4:45pm, and arrive in Kuala Lumpur at 8:10pm. The return flight will depart Cebu at 8:55pm, and will arrive at 12:20am the day.

Lowest year-­‐round fares for this route start at MYR 395.

CEB already operates approximately 25 weekly flights from Cebu to Seoul (Incheon), Busan, Hong Kong and Singapore. On December 9, 2012, CEB will also launch twice weekly flights from Cebu to Bangkok.

“Cebu is internationally renowned for its colorful festivals, diverse marine life, pristine beaches and rich history. We are very happy to offer travelers from Malaysia even more opportunities to visit Cebu, especially with our trademark lowest fares and direct flights,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

“We look forward to working with our tourism and travel partners for a fruitful direct linkage between Kuala Lumpur and Cebu,” she added.

Sending off CEB’s first passengers from Kuala Lumpur to Cebu are Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia His Excellency Jose Eduardo Malaya, and government and tourism partners.

Malaysia Airports’ General Manager of Marketing Mohamed Sallauddin Mat Sah expressed his delight with the new service by Cebu Pacific, “Malaysia Airports is thankful to Cebu Pacific for introducing this new service to Kuala Lumpur and I am confident that this operation will meet with great success with the abundance of tourism opportunities between Malaysia and Philippines.

Malaysia Airports wishes Cebu Pacific ‘All The Best’ and hopes that this new route will very soon become one of the many popular international routes that connects to the metropolitan city of Kuala Lumpur."

CEB also flies from Kuala Lumpur to Manila daily, and from Kota Kinabalu to Manila thrice weekly.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebupacificair.com, or call the
reservation hotlines (02) 7020-­‐888 or (032) 230-­‐8888. The latest seat sales and
promos can also be found on CEB’s official Twitter and Facebook pages.

CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 23 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR-­‐72 500 aircraft. Its fleet of 41 aircraft is the one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world.

Between 2012 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 18 more Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft orders. It is slated to begin long-­‐haul services in the 3rd quarter of 2013.

Aside from Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu, CEB also offers flights to the following international destinations: Brunei, Cambodia (Siem Reap), China (Beijing), China (Guangzhou), China (Shanghai), China (Xiamen), Hong Kong, Indonesia (Bali), Indonesia (Jakarta), Japan (Osaka), Korea (Busan), Korea (Incheon), Macau, Singapore, Taiwan (Taipei), Thailand (Bangkok), Vietnam (Hanoi) and Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh).

Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-­‐cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline.

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STANDARD CHARTERED BANK MALAYSIA UNVEILS - DEBIT CARD FOR SME

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 October 2011 – Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia has further strengthened its solutions for small and medium enterprise (SME) customers in Malaysia with the launch of SME Business Debit Card. The enhanced SME Banking customer offering aims to seamlessly meet the evolving financial needs of fast growing SMEs and power their aspiration for growth in Malaysia and international markets.

Through the launch of the SME Business Debit Card, the Bank aims to issue a total of 12,500 cards by 2012 to deepen penetration rate and increase debit card spend in Malaysia.

Vishal Shah, General Manager of SME Banking, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia said, “Building the SME business is a strategic priority for Standard Chartered Bank across our markets including Malaysia. As the sector continues to grow, SMEs require sophisticated range of solutions to meet their changing needs. The SME Business Debit Card is a value added solution that we are extending to our customers and further strengthening our value proposition.”

The SME Business Debit Card is an innovative and first-of-its-kind cash managementtool that provides increased convenience for SME customers in Malaysia. The new offering complements the industry and the Bank’s existing suite of best-in-class, differentiated and holistic solutions to better serve the SMEs. “While it allows greater convenience to our customers, the SME Business Debit Card also marks our commitment in supporting SMEs. 

Capitalising on the growth opportunity within the SME sector, the new offering provides the Bank with a unique advantage that contributes to our ambition to lead the way in the SME industry by focusing on our customers evolving needs, and further add to our overall customer growth in Malaysia,” Vishal added.

Apart from introducing an innovative way for cardholders to enjoy fast and convenient access to cash, the SME Business Debit Card also features the ability to preset transactional limits for individual cardholders. This feature provides SMEs with better cash flow management and increased financial control. It is certainly a more secured option that helps mitigate risk associated with carrying large sums of money for company expenses.

Cardholders are entitled to the MasterCard World Privileges programme, which extends special benefits and discounts from merchant partners locally and around the world. These benefits vary from professional services to hotels and resorts, office essentials and more. It also offers global access to cash at over 1 million ATMs, and pays for goods at over 30 million POS establishments worldwide via MasterCard network including online purchases.

The SME Business Debit Card is available to all SME customers with current accounts with the Bank. Each account is entitled to apply up to 10 SME Business Debit cards. Effective from now until 31 December 2011, cardholders are entitled to RM50 worth of shopping vouchers with first RM500 spent within the first 45 days of card issuance.

Standard Chartered in Malaysia

Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad, a member of the Standard Chartered Group was established in Malaysia in 1875 and locally incorporated on 1 July 1994. As Malaysia’s first bank, Standard Chartered leads the way through product innovation, consistent and strong growth performance and sustainability initiatives. It provides a comprehensive range of financial products and services including retail and wholesale banking for individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, corporate and institutions through its network of more than 30 branches across Malaysia.

In 2001, Standard Chartered established a global shared service centre named Scope International in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to provide software development, banking operations and IT support services to the Bank in up to 70 countries – the first international bank to do so in Malaysia. It now houses the biggest software development company in the country, International Software Centre Malaysia (ISCM). Standard Chartered’s two other global shared service centres are in Chennai, India and Tianjin, China.

Another wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, Price Solutions Sdn. Bhd is also located in Malaysia. The company promotes and markets Standard Chartered’s financial products in Malaysia through a network of direct sales agents.

Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad, its Islamic Banking subsidiary was established in November 2008. It offers a comprehensive range of Shariah-compliant products and services to individuals and corporates through its first Saadiq financial centre (branch) located in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.

Standard Chartered employs more than 5,000 employees in all its Malaysian operations.

Standard Chartered – leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East

Standard Chartered PLC, listed on both London and Hong Kong stock exchanges, ranks among the top 25 companies in the FTSE-100 by market capitalisation. The London headquartered Group has operated for over 150 years in some of the world’s most dynamic markets, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its income and profits have more than doubled over the last five years primarily as a result of organic growth and supplemented by acquisitions.

Standard Chartered aspires to be the best international bank for its customers across its markets. The Bank derives more than 90 per cent of its operating income and profits from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, generated from its Wholesale and Consumer Banking businesses. The Group has around 1,750 branches and outlets located in over 70 countries. 

The extraordinary growth of its markets and businesses creates exciting and challenging international career opportunities. Leading by example to be the right partner for its stakeholders, the Group is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. It employs 75,000 people, nearly half of who are women. The Group’s employees are of 115 nationalities, of which 60 are represented among senior management.

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Corruption On Malaysian Football ??

President of PAFA, Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharuddin

IPOH: Two weeks containment been given to all of Perak FA players and team management on behalf of match fixing,bribery or sabotage on the latest game between Perak versus Sarawak.

This containment immediately been forced by PAFA regarding on the last game Perak versus Sarawak, Perak lose to Sarawak 1-6.

It’s been an controversy for Malaysians Football  because it seem the game were already being “played” by someone or on the other meaning is the game was already being “conducted”.

During the suspension period, all the officers and staff involved must report every day in the office.While players were also asked do so on the same date as well as normal training.

Perak Football Association (PAFA), stated that they do this containment so that Suruhanjaya Pencegah Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) could gather all the evidence on players regarding on this corruption allegations issue.

President of PAFA, Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharuddin stated that, SPRM had started their investigation and PAFA will do anything on helping them for solving this issue that been faced by the team. 

“The actions that we decide this is to clean the image of our PAFA. We are doing this to clean and give a true image of the management,” he added

“We also don’t wanted the teams,players and the fans is to give wild accusations about this issue because it’s make image of PAFA seem rough,” he added more

He added more that the relationship between the players, team management and PAFA was good and hence, he saw no reason for players to be involved in match-fixing, bribery or sabotage.

“We have treated the players well and taken care of their welfare. And they were no reason for players to involved in this particular issue,” stated President of PAFA, Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharuddin.

Twelve players of Perak FA been called to assist in cases of this corruption issue.They are Mohd Farizal Marlias, Mohd Nasir Basharuddin, Mohd Syazwan Mohd Roslan, Ahmad Shukri Abdul Hamid, Mohd Nor Hakim Isa, Khairul Asyraf Shahizah, Mohd Nazri Mohd Kamal, Mohd Failee Gazali, Khairul Amri Salehuddin, Mohammad Haizal Faquan Sadarudin, Paulo Rangel and Rafael Souza Silva Novais.

All of this players had giving SPRM a good assist on this cases and PAFA had given SPRM any of the important document regarding on this corruption allegations issue.

Mohd Syazwan,Perak FA football player said that “I have give full cooperation to the SPRM officer”.He been investigated for 3 hour by SPRM officers on helping on this issue.

PAFA also give SPRM  the documents submitted including player salary slip for more detailed on the investigation.

The latest recorded video on the latest game also been given to the SPRM for further investigation.

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