Since the economy crisis that started last year, there was few stimulus package rolled out to let our business community get through it by our Prime Minister Dato Seri Najib.

One of them was the MIDA Grant to enable professional associations. As there are not many professional associations in Malaysia, few normal people can think of include bar council, engineering association, accounting association like CPA or ACCA, doctor association and then SCoPe falls under software professional association.

So lucky that we proposed for a RM 1.5million grant to upgrade our association capability to the next level and 1 million of it has been approved.

Since inception, we got funding from state government as well as some support for events from federal government but this time is the largest amount we got for a full phase project!

Let’s see what we can do for Penang and Malaysia!

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Finished a talk in Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce at Penang Chinese Town Hall 9th Floor. I was the second speaker and have to say thank you to all the audience and friends that came to support because the air condition for the seminar hall broke down because one of the steel pipe for our aircond compressor was stolen by people.

 I think a few people dozz off a bit and ran off because of the heat and temperature. Lucky for me that i had the support of 2 good friends and even with the breakdown of the projector, we manage to attract back the crowd and made the seminar a success! The 2 great friends was Miss Maggie Fong from Awimo Media Sdn bhd which she shared her experience about her new venture into www.flyerking.com.my which she digitize her business and got CYEA award 2007 for top 10 most creative entrepreneur of malaysia. Also another great friend is Mr 古老師 where he share his experience on how he converted his business online doing sales through email and website and blog.

Hope that i really brought value to people who came for the talk.

We estimated a total of 80 participants, but we got more! Also have to say thank you for some of the PCCC youth members who were trapped in the lift and couldn’t listen to my talk!

To download the presentation ,please click the below:

pccc-talk-presentation-pdf

Other info related to the talk included, MSC Status Application:

http://www.mscmalaysia.my/topic/How+to+Apply+for+MSC+Malaysia+Status

Grants Available including cradle grant, technopreneur pre seed grant and MGS grant for MSC status companies:

www.cradle.com.my 

http://www.mscmalaysia.my/topic/Pre-Seed+Fund

http://www.mscmalaysia.my/topic/R&D+Grant+Scheme

 For previous press writeup: 

http://www2.orientaldaily.com.my/read/GEN/2qot0Mzb0yYU9l6h06Rj98q81wvZ2oaF

http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200909/1252903053.html

If you need more info, do email me at info@jeffreylim.org

中年危機..

the danger of middle age!

(精彩！真係講得好，寫得妙)

大學校友會杜鵑花之夜演講，主題是人到中年後的困境，全場七百人笑聲不斷，表示有共鳴，能開開自己年紀的玩笑，也算是一種成長後的開朗豁達。

有首歌唱的是明天會更好，為了是給人信心與鼓勵，其實現實生活裡明天會不會更好不知道，但明天會更老是確定的。

歲月要走過，才知道它的凌厲到了某個年紀不得不承認地心引力的厲害，器官樣樣俱在，只是都下垂，所謂的：「萬般皆下垂，唯有血壓高。」

中年後的身體起了很大的變化，蘋果變成梨子型，「坐著打瞌睡，躺著睡不著。想記的記不起來，想忘的忘不掉。」

更糟的是哭的時候沒眼淚，笑的時候一直擦淚。頭上是「白髮拔不盡，春風吹又生」，男士們的髮型也個個如小說家莫言所說的「地方支持中央」──兩邊往中央梳，遮住稀疏的部分。

記憶力明顯衰退，從一個房間走到另一個房間，就是想不起到這兒來要做什麼？忘了剛剛說過的話，變得一再重複碎碎唸。一位老先生甚至說他有一次竟然笑到一半忘記為何而笑。

少年夫妻老來伴，中年夫妻怎麼辦？有人形容食之無味，棄之可惜，彼此的壞習慣改不了，有的夫妻是什麼項目都可以吵，從來沒有妥協過，想想婚前是好有話說，婚後變成有話好說。

每個來到世間的生命，像整存零付一樣，一點一滴地離去，剛剛才是意氣風發的少年，一轉眼變成哀樂中年，還有人要譏笑說這些人是：「知識退化，器官老化，思想僵化，等待火化。」

所以心裡建設靠自己，要人老心不老，皺紋長在臉上，不長在心上。再想想許多人沒有老的權利，年紀輕輕的就歸道山，生活態度也要調整，以前用健康換金錢，現在要用金錢換健康。

有所謂的人生三歷：少年爭取的是好學歷，中年成功與否看經歷，年紀越來越大就要看病歷。

(朋友們請保重，有健康晚年才有好日子。)

A video project that is really creative!

Seems that Malaysians are in fact really open minded no matter what ethnic and it’s those people that think they know it all that are hiding from everyone.

Congrates to all the guys and keep up the great great work! One of the favorite piece of all that i like most!

This one with the lompat kereta concept where the guy jumps from Khairy’s taxi to another taxi,where there is amber chia as taxi driver is a proof of the jumping frog of political parties in fact can be the same. Only the best offer attract people over, of course it can be many factors such as idealism, money, support or others! well it’s a free world where people can make their own decision, but remember to pay first the taxi fees before jumping off!

The other part when namwee says the small keris hang over the car front mirror was nice and cool then Khairy say i have a lot and you can have it. So namwee got few and gave it to other friends where it looks like that hold it up. And so what is with the keris when everyone holds a keris because it’s cool? I also didn’t know why but the newspaper says that it didn’t mean good!

A good way of telling what is halal! I especially like the chic kut teh concept, a new franchise after bak kut teh where it’s suitable for all, but first it has to be ‘halal’!

‘Halal’ by Liew Seng Tat - English Subtitles - 15Malaysia

Yesterday, was having those headache that you feel like you don’t want to leave the bed even you know yourself that you are wide awake. I think the word best describe my mood is ‘depress’. Yes, i felt a bit depress yesterday, in the end i got out of bed at around 11am++ finding a good spot on my sofa reading some books to give me a more relax mood.

Maybe too many things happening all at one time and suddenly everything seems blank! Asking yourself what is the end of after all these shi~! What is the purpose of going through all these dirty shi~ ,bloo~~ shi~!

Then i found myself missing and thinking of one of my best friend, great mentor and great pal, Mr Yeap Kong Tai. Normally if i had problem, i would give him a ring, if he is in Penang, we would go hit a few balls at the driving range, let go of all my frustration and have a nice chat and find solutions during the game. Also a great tea break after that helps too!

Unfortunately, KT (Kong Tai) is passed away this year, so i went direct to the cemetery at the ‘end of the world’ at tanjong bunga beach and paid him a visit.

Of couse before that, i went settle somethings at the bank at 1pm, had a scope meeting at 2pm, went for another meeting at 3pm and got there before 430pm.

Sharing below is one of the talk he has given in PUMM activity!

http://jeffreylim.org/blog/?p=159

http://jeffreylim.org/blog/?p=170

After viewing this video, i finally know what is confidence and found that i would have done the same thing as he did!

This is a really really cool video, if i knew the answer, i would have did the same thing. But i would call my mum instead!

Only when everything is in your control that you have the world.

Remember i did this a few times throughout my life but it actually put me in risk and danger. Once was during my 1st grade in junior highschool when i told my english teacher that what she mark on my test papers most of the answer given was wrong, she threw back my paper. The next day, i went with reference proof from oxford dictionary and others where in the end she kept quite and tear off my test paper and threw it into the rubbish can. It was hard for me during that age but come to think of it now, i feel that it was only 2 marks from 100 marks! No worries!

Same thing happened during college time but this time i had the upper hand after many experiences. I do have to say sorry to most of the lecturers that had taught me but also thanking the applause that was given for the correct answer!

I always thought that i was over confidence but it seems that i really am wrong, this guy really done what i couldn’t. Cheers again!

Our Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng gave a press conference in Singapore upon invitation by Straits Times S’pore press :-

The interview is presented through short video clips.

http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/news/local/Newsplus/33888.html

I myself especially like the part where he says that the perak crisis is a blessing in disguise, so i referenced the video below:

This is interesting and something you should listen to in totality.

You would not be able to view this through any Malaysian media.

In prison for a rape victim !       (Lim Guan Eng Pt 15)

to finally

First, you must have a good wife ! (Lim Guan Eng Pt 16)

During my college time, I had a great companion, he was always there with me when i needed company, when i feel alone and when i needed to go had dinner with.

He was my kawasaki 150cc Superkid.

Though my kawasaki superkid is only 150cc, but because it is superkid rather than normal so the engine pick from 0-100km was around 8 second. As i stayed in Nilai near to the airport, i remember riding it on the road to airport where there is not many cars and the road are wide, smooth and straight. It was always enjoying and great especially during tension or depress time!

I left my tiger (a name i call my kawasaki superkid) in Nilai and came back to Penang, i couldn’t take it back as i didn’t have enough money to pay to fix it up and then send it to the train station to take it back. Also my mum didn’t agree to bring it back as she always said that riding bike is extremely dangerous.

Now that i am more stable financially and could afford higher grade gears and safety, i am thinking of buying a bigger bike, superbikes at around 250cc.

I have always been a driver who drives long distance long hours consistently. I don’t really know why the others went to sepang endurance race  as my normal routine back to my hometown from Penang to Kemaman,Terengganu is around 1000km and i normally continue down to Mentakab,Pahang to visit my grandma and then turn through genting and round back Penang. Well, my rough estimate is more than 2000km drive.

So if i get my bike, maybe i would try riding through the same path round Malaysia. Another thing that i wanted to do in life beside going around the world in 80 days!

Penang chinese chamber of commerce (PCCC) wanted to setup a youth session few months ago, one of my good friend said since PCCC (www.pccc.org.my) finally open up to younger people, why not get to know the older business community.

Have met Tan Sri William Cheng few times in occasion and know that he was related to Chinese Chamber of Commerce, same goes to Tan Sri Tan Yew Sing and other seniors as well. Since i am still in Penang, might as well join the local chapter and get to know some of the seniors here such as Tan Sri Tan Kok Ping.

In the end after joining most of the industry associations, entrerpreneur association and business association, it seems everyone knows everyone if you stand up to certain point.

So i continue my road to get to know the history of how our great ancestors and seniors made way for malaysia’s economy and how all happened through story coming from real persons!

The below content was forwarded by a friend to me and other friends, i think a lot of people agreed by i want to justify that this is a wrong concept.

> > 当你做工厂工拿800
> > 你会羡慕别人收入比你多, 在办公室吹冷气. 可是你上班不用用脑只是每天遵从指示完成工作
> >
> > 当你做书记/秘书 拿1200
> > 你会羡慕别人收入比你多, 可以在办公室指指点点. 可是如果上司要你做一些你做不来的工作, 你会有一点烦恼
> >
> > 当你做资深书记拿1800
> > 你会羡慕 别人收入比你多, 可以在办公室指指点点. 可是如果上司要你做一些 你做不来的工作, 你会有很多烦恼
> >
> > 当你做主任 拿2500
> > 你会羡慕别人收入比你多, 每天被经理压着 下属又不听话, 还在背后说你串. 可是痛苦谁人知, 所以你会有很多烦恼
> >
> > 当你做经理拿4000
> > 你会羡慕别人收入比你多, 每天被 SENIOR MANAGER / GENERAL MANAGER 骂。骂你的部门下属又不听话 还在背后说你串. 可是痛苦谁人知 所以你会有非常多烦恼
> >
> > 当你 做SENIOR MANAGER / GENERAL MANAGER 拿8000
> > 你会羡慕 别人收入比你多, 每天被 CEO / 老板骂 开会又没有 OT 因为是你的分内事
> > 每天都很晚回家, 回到家是儿子/女儿 都快要睡觉了, 家里的 ASTRO 装了等于没有装 因为你没有时间看所以你会有非常非常多烦恼
> >
> > 当你做老板赚几十千
> > 你会羡慕 别人收入比你多, 因为你每天要担心 有没有顾客, 每个月够不购出粮, 办公室开销 年底还要交税
> > 别人看到你每天都不来办公室, 以为你做老板 天天在家睡觉, 其实你每天都在绞尽脑汁要如何赚更多的钱, 所以你会有没完没了的烦恼
> >
> >
> > 所以我相信
> > 收入 = 烦恼
> >
> >
> > 我的收入是 ABC 我就会有 ABC 的烦恼
> > 绝对不会有 DEFG… 的烦恼
> >
> > 不用羡慕 妒嫉别人
> > 因为别人正在承受比我多的烦恼

Can’t type chinese so have to type in English.

> > 当你做老板赚几十千
> > 你会羡慕 别人收入比你多, 因为你每天要担心 有没有顾客, 每个月够不购出粮, 办公室开销 年底还要交税
> > 别人看到你每天都不来办公室, 以为你做老板 天天在家睡觉, 其实你每天都在绞尽脑汁要如何赚更多的钱, 所以你会有没完没了的烦恼
> >

When you are a boss of big big company, you sell of your business for more than 100 million,

You don’t need to care about customer, payroll, office cost, taxation and also people seeing whether the boss is sleeping at home but headache over business, then you done it!

> > 所以我相信
> > 收入 = 烦恼
but > > Plenty of Wealth After income = happiness

For the above I got 3 examples, who have their business sell off.Now the owners are climbing mountains all over the world, diving or doing charitable work. For those who are in the industry I can only reference below:

1.    LXT sold to Temaxik

2.    UBX sold to Xage

3.    Kopixiam sold to berxxxx

Of course you could still use the story of 不用羡慕 妒嫉别人 因为别人正在承受比我多的烦恼, but look further and you would see the end coming with income = happiness.

Lastly, those 烦恼 are not really trouble but challenges that we should conquer in life!

Cheers and may everyone have happiness after all 烦恼!