The MV Screamer September 2016 1 | Page issued 13/9/16 What has been happening lately? Visit to Bank Negara Museum & Art Gallery, 22/8/16 Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery recently launched this temporary Exhibition on interesting currencies from around the world. There is also a section explaining the designs we find on our ringgit and how to tell whether the note is genuine or fake. Early security feature! Joget lessons with Lex, 1/9/16 13 of us started joget lessons with Lex on 1 September. We have 5 lessons in 5 weeks to get it. Acah, lambung angin, rotate, ….. it’s not as easy as it looks!
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The MV Screamer September 2016
1 | P a g e issued 13/9/16
What has been happening lately?
Visit to Bank Negara Museum & Art Gallery, 22/8/16 Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery recently launched this temporary Exhibition on interesting currencies from around the world. There is also a section explaining the designs we find on our ringgit and how to tell whether the note is genuine or fake.
Early security feature!
Joget lessons with Lex, 1/9/16 13 of us started joget lessons with Lex on 1 September. We have 5 lessons in 5 weeks to get it. Acah, lambung angin, rotate, ….. it’s not as easy as it looks!
Saturday 24 September is a Very Important Date! Come join us on the 24 September at the National Museum where our Japanese volunteers will be showcasing their ancient and fascinating culture. Supplement the experience by rummaging through our bazaar where the unique and the interesting awaits.
MV 10th Anniversary Party “1001 Arabian Nights”, 19/11/16 Tickets will be on sale from 24 September at the MV Bazaar. Only RM30 for MV members. RM65 for guests. Membership has its privileges! As it’s our 10th anniversary, members’ tickets will be heavily subsidised. The venue is Byblos, a Lebanese restaurant in the latest happening place TREC, Jalan Tun Razak. There will be a big Lebanese buffet, story telling Arabian style, belly dancing performance and “class”, live music, shisha demo, etc etc. And some people also graduate! www.facebook.com/bybloscafeandlounge
The MV Screamer September 2016
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PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA
LAUNCHES TAMAN TUGU PROJECT
04 September 2016
66-acre rainforest park to breathe new life into Kuala Lumpur green lung & surrounding areas
From: http://www.khazanah.com.my/Media-Downloads/News-Press-Releases/2016/Prime-Minister-of-Malaysia-launches-Taman-Tugu-Pro Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak today launched the Taman Tugu Project, a not-for-profit corporate responsibility (“CR”) initiative to conserve, activate and connect a 66-acre rainforest park in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The project is a Public-Private-Civil Society Partnership initiative spearheaded by Khazanah Nasional Berhad (“Khazanah”), in collaboration with Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (“DBKL”) and various partners from the public and private sectors, as well as civil society organisations. The Taman Tugu Project will focus on regenerating the secondary forest area surrounding Tugu Negara into a rich and sustainable urban rainforest park, on land that has been officially valued by the Government at approximately RM2.1 billion. Under a comprehensive forest regeneration plan, approximately 1,000 trees will be conserved while more than 5,000 ethnic Malaysian rainforest trees suitable to the terrain will be planted, blending in with existing trees in the area to mature naturally into a forest reserve. The conservation and replanting strategy is undertaken in consultation with Forest Research Institute Malaysia (“FRIM”) and Malaysian Nature Society (“MNS”). Taman Tugu will also offer a recreation and learning environment for visitors. This includes a community and family-focused area comprising Malaysian food and beverage outlets and stalls, play areas for children, and indoor and outdoor event spaces. There will also be learning and education facilities comprising a Rainforest Education Centre, education trails, and a learning and innovation centre open to public use. In addition there will be outdoor activity areas such as camp sites and running and hiking trails. The Taman Tugu Project also entails enhancing connectivity between Taman Tugu and surrounding places, via a walkway from Bank Negara Komuter Station to Taman Tugu, an underpass from Taman Tugu to Taman Botani Perdana, an overhead bridge from KL Sentral to Muzium Negara, and a pedestrian deck from KL Sentral to Taman Botani Perdana via Muzium Negara. The pedestrian deck to KL Sentral will be developed with the support of Muzium Negara, CIMB, MRCB and other stakeholders in the KL Sentral vicinity. The connectors, targeted for completion by 2019, are part of a collective effort to stitch the urban fabric of the city for the convenience of residents and visitors alike. Overall, the cost of the project, including regenerating the urban rainforest park, facilities including the Rainforest Education Centre and learning and innovation centre, various connecters and public infrastructure improvements, amounts up to an estimated RM650 million, of which up to RM500 million or approximately 75% would be borne by Khazanah as part of its ongoing Corporate Responsibility (“CR”) efforts. At the Taman Tugu Project launch ceremony, Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib also announced that Taman Tugu would be placed under a Public Trust in perpetuity to ensure that it remained an urban rainforest park for Malaysians to enjoy for generations to come.
Datuk Seri Utama Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, Federal Territories Minister said: “The Greater Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley National Key Economic Area (“NKEA”) aims for a greener Greater Kuala Lumpur to ensure residents enjoy sufficient greener spaces, as well as the creation of iconic places and attractions to enhance its overall appeal. We are also leveraging on existing attractions and landmarks to cement Kuala Lumpur’s unique identity and heritage. I see the Taman Tugu Project greatly complementing current efforts under the Greater Kuala Lumpur NKEA, such as the River of Life and Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur’s Heritage Trails.” Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Hj Mokhtar, Khazanah Managing Director said: “The Taman Tugu Project is not just a Public-Private Partnership but is more than that, a Public-Private-Civil Society Partnership. Today, with the official launch of the project, we will also be embarking on a public outreach program through multiple channels to seek feedback and suggestions from the public at large, as well as broadening the number of development partners and donors.” The public will be engaged for feedback on the development of Taman Tugu, specifically on activities and food and beverage to be offered on site, as well as on the name for the urban rainforest park. They can provide input via online surveys at the official website www.tamantugu.com.my and at booths that will be located in high pedestrian traffic areas around the city.
Related news: http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/09/05/enjoying-nature-in-city-centre-najib-launches-rainforest-park-set-to-be-iconic-symbol-of-kuala-lumpu/
“Exhibition: One Malaysia, One Story”, 14/8/16 “Japanese Culture Day”, 14/8/16
What’s coming up?
Misc
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Date Day Time Event/Speaker Details
1/8-30/9 "One Malaysia, One Story" Exhibition JMM Building
24-Sep-16 Sat 10-5 MV Japanese Culture Day & MV Bazaar
27-Sep-16 Tue Singapore Armed Forces Warrant Officers' School visits 40 students + facilitators
4-Oct-16 Tue 10am MV Committee meeting
11-Oct-16 Tue Visit to Istana Alam Shah
19-Nov-16 Sat 8pm MV 10th Anniversary Party & Graduation
