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The Malaysian Bar - National Symposium on Islamic Banking and <b>...</b>

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 01:56 AM PDT

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Friday, 08 August 2014 09:56am

Contributed by Sumitha Shaanthinni Kishna, Assistant Director, with photos by Jul Indra Tofan, Administrative Assistant, Practitioners Affairs Division and LawCare Department

The Bar Council, Association of Islamic Banking Institutions Malaysia ("AIBIM") and Advocates' Association of Sarawak ("AAS") jointly organised the "National Symposium on Islamic Banking and Finance 2014" ("Symposium"), which was held on 24 and 25 June 2014 in Sarawak.  Lawyers from all over the country as well as legal counsel from banks, totalling 369 participants, attended the Symposium held at Hilton Kuching Hotel, Sarawak.

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Due to the overwhelming response and the limited space, participants who were unable to attend the Symposium at the main ballroom, joined it via live streaming in a smaller room adjacent to the main ballroom.

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The Symposium began with speeches by Dato' Mohd Reza Shah Abdul Wahid, President of AIBIM and Leonard Shim, Chairman of AAS (Kuching Branch).  The guest of honour, Bakarudin Ishak, Assistant Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, delivered his keynote presentation entitled "Unleashing Value Proposition of Islamic Finance" and also took questions from the floor.

The speakers, Mohd Johan Lee Abdullah, Managing Partner of Messrs J Lee & Associates; and Assoc Prof Dr Rusni Hassan, Member, Shariah Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia and Deputy Dean, Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance of the International Islamic University Malaysia, gave exemplary presentations.

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The participants were actively engaged with the speakers, who were full of wit and zest, especially during the question-and-answer sessions. 

The Bar Council Islamic Finance Committee thanks AIBIM and AAS for their assistance in organising a very successful event.  We look forward to continuing this collaboration in the future.



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International Malaysia Law Conference 2014 (24 to 26 Sept 2014)
The Malaysian Bar's flagship conference, themed "Reshaping the Legal Profession, Reforming the Law", will be held at The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur, 5 Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, from 24 to 26 Sept 2014. Don't miss this signature event! Click on the link above for more details.
Regional Training Series 2014 | Workshop on Solicitors' Remuneration Order 2005, Johore (21 Aug 2014)
Organised by the Bar Council Professional Standards and Development Committee and the Johore Bar Committee Professional Development Committee, this workshop will be held at 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm, at Johore Bar Auditorium, Level 1, No 5 Jalan Tun Abd Razak, Susur 1/1, 80000 Johor Bahru, on 21 Aug 2014 (Thursday). This workshop carries three CPD points. Click on the link above for more details.
World Bar Conference, Queenstown, New Zealand (4 to 6 Sept 2014)
Organised by the New Zealand Bar Association on behalf of the International Council of Advocates and Barristers ("ICAB"), this conference will be held at 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, at the Heritage Hotel, 91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown, New Zealand, from 4 to 6 Sept 2014 (Thursday to Sunday). Registration fee for Members of the Bar before 30 Apr 2014 is NZD1,250, and after 30 Apr 2014 is NZD1,375. Click on the link above for more details.
27th LAWASIA Conference, Thailand (3 to 6 Oct 2014)
Organised by LAWASIA, this conference themed "Cutting Edge Issues for LAWASIA Lawyers" will be held at 28 Charoenkrung Soi 70, Bangkholame, Bangkok 10120, Thailand, on 3 to 6 Oct 2014 (Friday to Monday). ​ ​Registration fee for LAWASIA members is AUD850 and for non-LAWASIA members is AUD1,242.​ Click on the link above for more details.
MAICSA Annual Conference 2014 (9 and 10 Sept 2014)
Organised by the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators ("MAICSA"), this conference themed "Challenges of the Changing Corporate and Regulatory Landscape" will be held at Connexion @ Nexus, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, on 9 and 10 Sept 2014 (Tuesday and Wednesday). Click on the link above for more details.
APAG Training Day — Best Practices in International Arbitration Conference, Japan (12 Sept 2014)
Presented by the International Bar Association ("IBA") Asia Pacific Arbitration Group ("APAG"), this conference will be held at 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, 2F Creo Auditorium, Tokyo, Japan, on 12 Sept 2014 (Friday). Click on the link above for more details.
28th Sultan Azlan Shah Law Lecture (9 Oct 2014)
Co-organised by the Sultan Azlan Shah Foundation and University of Malaya, this lecture by the Right Honourable Lord Carnwath, Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, will be held at 5:00 pm on 9 Oct 2014 (Thursday). For invitation cards, kindly contact the University of Malaya Law Faculty by telephone at 03-7967 6501/6502/6500. Click on the link above for more details.


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Foreign tourists still think <b>Sarawak</b> safe - The Borneo Post Online

Posted: 07 Aug 2014 11:58 AM PDT

by Lian Cheng, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on August 8, 2014, Friday

KUCHING: Foreign tourists are not perturbed by the senseless killings at Abell Road where two British medical students were stabbed to death after an alcohol-fuelled confrontation.

Ferdi Urlings, 56 and Merle Urlings, 40, who were sitting right across the road from where the killings were committed, said they were not disturbed by the news as such incidents happened everywhere.

"It happens in all cities. We are not worried or frightened. If it is your time, it is your time," said the Urlings.

They said in Amsterdam, Holland, where they come from, stabbing happened almost every evening.

Despite being pre-warned by their traveling agency back in Holland that when night fell, it could be quite dangerous for tourists, the Urlings still thought that Sarawak was a nice place.

"We have been to Mulu, Miri, Sibu and now Kuching. The people here are nice, the environment is nice and the natural surrounding is nice."

"This kind of incidences (killings) happen all over the world. Sometimes, things go well. Other times, bad things just happen. It is the same everywhere."

Having a good long three weeks traveling across Sarawak, the Urlings who touched down in Sarawak on July 22 and are due to leave on Aug 9 said they would continue to recommend their friends back home to visit Sarawak.

Meanwhile, Frans Larooi, 56, also from Holland and who happened to pass by the crime scene was not so optimistic.

"To think that it happened so near our hotel is a bit frightening, coming to think of it," said Larooi who would be here for a week.

After spending three weeks travelling to Langkawi, Penang and other places in Peninsular Malaysia, he still said Malaysia was generally quite a safe place.

Josta de Lange who happened to meet Larooi because they stayed in the same hotel, though not worrying for her safety while travelling in Kuching, expressed regrets for the parents of the victims as well as parents of the suspects.

"This is terrible and tragic. Not only parents of the victims will feel sad, the parents of the suspects are equally heart-broken," said de Lange.

Bouquets of flowers as well as wreaths were seen placed at the crime scene yesterday. Sarawak Economic Development Corporation not only expressed their regrets through a wreath, it also held a vigil last night to pay respect to the two victims.

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Reasons to stay at Tune <b>Hotel</b> Bintulu, <b>Sarawak</b> - Best <b>Kuching Hotels</b>

Posted: 01 Jul 2014 01:00 AM PDT

July 1, 2014 by Borneo Kid  
Filed under Hotel Reviews

Why pay more when you can have 5 star sleeping experience at just 1 star price? Tune Hotel concept is having limited service hotels offering beds at very affordable prices by getting rid of costly full service extras that you just don't need and should not have to pay for.

There are five reasons why you choose Tune Hotel Bintulu to stay. Firstly, the power shower high-pressured makes a shower so amazing that we do not want to quit showering. Secondly, King Koil 5 star beds with fluffy plush pillows, crisp cotton bed linen and a 250-thread count duvet. Third, central and convenient for guests to major shopping and food & beverage outlets just around the hotel. Fourth, daily housekeeping service is there to ensure the hotel are in clean environment for guests have pleasant stay. Fifth, 24-hour security to ensure guests are safe and accessibility to main lobby is limited to guests with room keycards after midnight.

Tune Hotel Bintulu

Tune Hotel Bintulu

Tune Hotel Bintulu is located at Assyakirin Commerce Square, near Medan Jaya. It's strategically near two shopping outlets, Sing Kwong Supermarket and Farley Supermarket. Within the hotel compound are Ipoh Town Coffee Shop, Laundry Shop, Convenient Store and Terminal Lounge and Karaoke but restaurants available around the hotel are just walking distance only.

Tune Hotel Bintulu

The differences between Tune Hotel Bintulu and other Tune Hotels are that they provide each room with mineral water everyday, mini fridge, electric jug, a table, a chair and a mini cupboard. Tune Hotel Bintulu known as corporate hotel since most of the guests staying come for business trips since Bintulu is a place of oil and gas town.Image credit to Tune Hotel Bintulu

Tune Hotel Bintulu has much more bigger space compared to Tune Hotel Kuching. Tune Hotel Bintulu also has a lounge which is a pub cum karaoke. You may request rooms at the back roll for more quiet.

Lalaland Cafe and Lounge

Lalaland Cafe and Lounge

Image credit to Lalaland Cafe and Lounge

Just across the hotel, there is a chill out place called Lalaland Cafe and Lounge. This is a cafe with a mini bar for drinking of wine, liquor, beer and drinks to choose from. A nice atmosphere to hang out with buddies and family. You can chill up at the mini bar section while waiting for your dinner to be served. The cafe serves western cuisines such as steaks, salads, burgers and pastas with reasonable price.

Once you reach Bintulu, it is highly recommemded and you must not miss out trying the deep fried chicken feet at Spring Garden Cafe located at end of the town. Once you have tried, you may need to order another round as it's the best in town and the shop is usually flooded with customers all the time. When the food is good, there's always a price to pay, which is the waiting time.

Not far from Tune Hotel Bintulu, are the major attraction places. They are Tanjung Batu Beach, Taman Tumbina, Similajau National Park, Kampung Jepak, Bintulu Promenade, Council Negeri Memorial, Kuan Yin Tong Temple and Pasar Utama Bintulu with Pasar Tamu.

Having listed above reasons that Tune Hotel is worth staying, there is now no reason for you to not stay there given its great location and 5 star comfort. Happy Staying!

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New <b>hotel</b>, mall extension boosts Boulevard&#39;s presence in <b>Kuching</b> <b>...</b>

Posted: 09 Jun 2014 09:45 AM PDT

by Sharon Kong, sharonkong@theborneopost.com. Posted on June 10, 2014, Tuesday

KUCHING: The joint launch of Boulevard Group of Companies'four new establishments – Imperial Hotel Kuching, Boulevard Shopping Mall, Lexus Kuching and Toyota 3S Centre – will strengthen the group's presence in Kuching.

During the opening ceremony, Shin Yang Group of Companies' group executive chairman, James Ling Lu Kiong affirmed that the launch of its new four-star hotel targeted at business travellers was timely as Sarawak celebrates Visit Sarawak Year 2014 and Visit Malaysia Year 2014.

The hotel's strategic location between the airport and the central business district (CBD) will certainly be an advantage to both business and leisure travellers, he added.

"Imperial Hotel Kuching also has much to offer in the form of meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) facilities," he said during the launching ceremony yesterday.

The event was graced by the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr) Adenan Satem and his wife as well as Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Alfred Jabu Numpang.

Also present were Shin Yang Group of Companies' group executive director Tan Sri Datuk Ling Chiong Ho, Boulevard Jaya Sdn Bhd general manager Heu Nging Ching, Boulevard Group of Companies directors Tan Sri Lau Hieng Wui and Dato' Sri Law Kiu Kiong, UMW Toyota president Datuk Ismet Suki and other honoured guests.

"Kuching has really been transformed into a well-known MICE destination when our state government under the vision of our former Chief Minister, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud spearheaded the set up and established the Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB) in 2006 and the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in 2009 to tap into this vast potential MICE market," he highlighted.

The number of international conferences and conventions held in Kuching over the last few years, the latest being the Asean Tourism Forum 2014 in January and Routes Asia 2014 in March earlier this year were testimony to the enormous success of our state government's vision and efforts.

Imperial Hotel Kuching aims to tap into this market by offering comprehensive MICE facilities including two ballrooms, nine multi-functional meeting rooms, extensive pre function foyer, VIP lounges and a covered outdoor terrace to suit conferences and events of different sizes and preferences.

"Imperial Hotel Kuching's extensive conference and meeting facilities with a total floor area of 5,856 square metres equipped with the latest technological audio video equipment will most definitely support the state government's objective to make the city of Kuching and Sarawak the destination of choice not only for tourism but also for international conventions and events," James affirmed.

In addition, Ling acknowledged that the evolution of today's business world has created the need for a high level of technological solutions and supports to both business and leisure travellers on the go.

On that note, Imperial Hotel Kuching takes great pride at being the first hotel in Sarawak to subscribe to the Hospitality Entertainment Solution, the latest hassle free offering from Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) with the latest ICT and entertainment package comprising of In-Building Broadband Solution (IBS), TM's IPTV service – Hypp TV and powered by TM's high speed broadband (HSBB) network connectivity.

"It is an honour for our hotel to work in partnership with Telekom Malaysia, the largest integrated solutions provider in Malaysia to extend our discerning guests with good WIFI connectivity, be it for entertainment or work related, a weather proof uninterrupted access of internet and good quality HyppTV entertainment and news channels," he said.

Looking at Boulevard Shopping Mall's expansion, James observed that retail offerings have expanded to more than 230 offerings with a good mix.

"Furthermore, three floors of link corridor are connected with this addition to the Phase 1 Mall to give shoppers a more comforting and convenient accessibility.

"After this extra phase of addition, the mall has finally being transformed and fully completed making it the largest on stop lifestyle mall in Sarawak with 1.7 million square foot of retail space," he added.

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