April /May 2000 PP 9958/5/2000 Issue I9
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Check out the latest newsletter from Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC). HOUSED UNDER OUR ROOF: To check on the Major Events for April / May 2000

Contents: Furniture Companies Offer Solutions for Total Working and Living Environment Celebrating World Understanding & Peace Day Seriously it's work Young Malay Professionals Congress April Focus Homepage Owners to Showcase Products at First - of -its Kind Exhibition Home Ownership Campaign 2000 to be Biggest Property Event This Year Vending Asia to Create Awareness of Vending Industry May Focus E-Learning will boost Malaysiaís Effort to become a Regional Education Hub Latest Machine Tools at MetalTech 2000 Nona Roguy comes a long way Inside Sources

Furniture Companies Offer Solutions For Total Working And Living Environment Asia's largest furniture fair registered sales of nearly RM1.8 billion, a marked increase from last year's RM1.57 billion. MIFF 2000 (Malaysian International Furniture Fair), March 7 - 11, was a showcase of stunning designs and a greater range of styles, material and products from more than 280 exhibitions. The latest buzzword this year was "design concepts". Companies now offer total solutions to furniture problems - from design and manufacture to after sales support and customer service. These companies also accessories and design furniture for a total living and working environment. The fair, held at PWTC for the sixth year running, saw more than 5,000 buyers from over 100 countries.

Celebrating World Understanding & Peace Day To mark the occasion of Rotary's birth in 1905, Rotarians around the world observe February 23 as World Understanding & Peace Day. This year, the seven Rotary Clubs of District 3300 celebrated the occasion with a dinner to which the ambassadors and high commissioners of 14 countries including Fiji, India, Cuba, New Zealand, Switzerland, Singapore and Thailand, were invited. Held at the PWTC, the programme included entertainment by popular singer, Zainal Abidin and D J Dave, as well as an Indian classical performance by Odyssy Dancers.

"SERIOUSLY, IT'S WORK" It may be mistaken for fun, but it is certainly no laughing matter. Timing and teamwork were uppermost in their minds when the trio competed in 'Cabaran Teh Tarik', sponsored by F&N and RTM 1. The team, comprising Mohd Noor Katun, Samah Alus and Isa Taib, is from the food & beverage department of PWTC. The trio has qualified for the finals and is one of the teams favoured to win. Watch out for the entertaining conclusion on April 9, 8.45 pm over RTM 1.

Young Malay Professionals Congress 'THe 2-day Young Malay Professionals Congress (KPMM 2000) was held recently at the PWTC. The congress, which was opened by the Prime Minister, approved 103 resolutions in the fields of education, religion and culture,

Homepage Owners To Showcase Products At First-Of-Its-Kind Exhibition   'my@homepage2000' is the first exhibition of its kind in Malaysia that offers an opportunity to homepage owners from various business sectors to promote their goods and service. Special talks and seminars conducted by e-commerce professionals on issues and challenges of the 21st century will be among the features at'my@homepage2000'. The exhibition and conference will be held at the PWTC from April 26 - 28 for trade visitors and invited guests only. It will be opened to the public on April 29 & 30.

HOME OWNERSHIP CAMPAIGN 2000 TO BE BIGGEST PROPERTY EVEN THIS YEAR The robust economy and stock market recovery has spurred demand for new properties among prospective house buyers. Thus, SK Brothers Realty is taking advantage of this opportune moment to hold the Home Ownership Campaign 2000 which will be housed at the PWTC from April 13 - 16. The fair will involve some 150 developers and 100property-related exhibitors who will showcase their products, ranging from residential and industrial properties to furnishings, home appliances, decorative items and smart home technology systems.

VENDING ASIA TO CREATE AWARENESS OF VENDING INDUSTRY The 'Vending Asia 2000' exhibition will be held at the PWTC from April 18. This exhibition will be attended by leading vending machine manufacturers worldwide, who would not only be showcasing their products but would also be looking for joint venture partners in Malaysia.

E-LEARNING WILL BOOST MALAYSIA'S EFFORT TO BECOME A REGIONAL EDUCATION HUB   'The 'Malaysia International Conference & Exhibition on Electronic Learning 2000', to be held from May 25 - 28 at the PWTC, will focus on the role of e-education to transform Malaysia into an information powered society. "Education can now capitalise on leading-edge technologies to explore and experiment with new ways of teaching and learning ...This can be achieved through "borderless universities" which provide greater mobility and flexibility to students in terms of commission and placement," said Education Minister, Tan Sri Dato' Musa bin Mohamad. top

Latest Machine Tools At METALTECH 2000 Metaltech 2000 will showcase the latest and best machine tools and equipment for the manufacturing sector in Malaysia. A total of 500 companies from 30 countries will be participating in this event which will be held at the PWTC from May 24 - 28. In its 6th year running, the show will incorporate sheet metal processing / metal forming, moulds and dies, metrology equipment, forging and casting, surface treatment & finishing as well as welding equipment.

NONA ROGUY COMES A LONG WAY   Home-grown Nona Roguy has made impressive inroads into the herbal product business. Since trading under the name Nona Roguy in 1991, the company has established a direct selling division to help markets its products locally and overseas. A special evening,'Majlis Anugerah Usahawan', will be held at the PWTC on May 28 to recognise members who have achieved exceptional success in direct selling.

Inside Sources The year was 1993. Dianah Mahmud had decided to leave her job with a major property consultancy firm to take on the challenge of heading the property division of Putrade Property Management. PPM was then (and still is) managing both the Putra World Trade Centre and the adjacent office tower, Menara Dato' Onn. Whereas in those days, Menara Dato' Onn was mainly occupied by government offices, these days it boasts a good tenant mix comprising embassies, trade missions, government agencies, foreign consultants and financial consultants. Its popularity is mainly attributed to its prime location and easy accessibility to buses, taxis, the LRT and KTM commuter train. In addition, it is well equipped with 12 high speed lifts, lease lines and internet ready lines and 850 carpark bays. Atop the building is also a helipad . Facilities in the adjoining PWTC include a surau, restaurant, cafe, bank, post office, photo shop, florist, carpet outlet, beauty salon and money changer. "All these value-added facilities and service make this a one-stop centre for tenants. Tenants even get to enjoy preferential rates when booking their meetings and events at the PWTC, " added Dianah.

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