Cruising Sarawak River

When I was invited to tag along my clients to cruise with The Sarawak River Cruise boat I was excited to get on board. The journey from the Waterfront Jetty where the boat usually docked and get cleaned up. The fee is RM60 for adult and children (4-12yrs) is RM30 for a trip that takes 2 hours from 5:30 pm to 7:00pm. 

It is true there were a lot of historical sites alright and a view that only can be seen when you are in the middle of the river.The journey begin with the panoramic view of the Astana and DUN, and down river to see the Old Court House with the Square Tower, the famous Kuching Waterfront where you still see people waving at you, the Malay villages and  a lot of hotel buildings along the river.

Here are some of the pictures I took from my CSL mobile phone.

The view coming down from up river.

 The boat turned here.

A nice picture of the Kuching Waterfront and a "perahu tambang".

Picture from down river toward the city.

The only 5 star hotel in the city, The Hilton Kuching.

The people on the boat, the boat people. hehehehe

Here is the cool view of the city when it is about to rain.

The other boats along the river bank

Again, the best view of the city during a rainy evening.

25 historical landmarks, actually there are more

 The map of the river

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PM visit to Serian 19th March 2011

To know what is going on around you is one of the important part of being an event person. Regardless of it's size and location, an event organizer should see and be there to see it happen. You can pick up a few tips and also knowing the mistakes or error made by that event organizer. It's called profiling. 

These are some of the pictures I took during PM visit to Serian Town, Kuching, Sarawak.  There were thousand people everywhere you turned, a lot of roads closed, policemen are seen in every 10 meters apart, shops are full of people even the gas stations are full of cars waiting to refill their gas tanks.

The event started on Friday, a day before PM and other YBs arrived with plenty of showcases, food stalls and like every other gathering in our state there will always be a lot of stalls selling almost everything under the sun from toys to make up products that are mostly from China and Indonesia.

The beauty of the whole event is that our PM is there with TPM and our state YBs, spending time to know the needs and wants of the “rakyat”. 

I am sure people in Serian had a good weekend with that visit and I hope the shop owners also benefits from this event.

I hope you enjoy the pictures.

The Pullman Hotel where my clients were staying. A new hotel with a very beautiful view of Kuching City. 

The crowds waiting for our PM to arrived. Some came as early as 6:00 am in the morning and some of the participants in the exhibitions were there for nearly a week. 
This is also the main road used by the PM and other YBs

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The reporters, photographers and blogger were there.There were also people carrying PBB flags and some with BN flags. 

People waiting for our PM to arrived. This is the main entrance to the main area. 

 

The security guys are every where. They cleared both sides of the road to make way for the VIP's cars. I manage to squeeze into this spot ...

 

YB Datuk Seri Hishamuddin, he was the most popular guy that day I think. Young and old were trying to get a picture with him and the security guys had a hard time. There were 2 middle aged lady were commenting about his good look. YB handsome.

Our TPM, can you spot him?

The main stage.

Other VIPs and YBs waiting in the main canopy. There were also reporters from local and national print and electronic media standing by.

This is a picture from one of the many canopies there. I believe this are some of the village people of the area. 

Even though the clouds look like it's going to rain but it didn't. It was hot and I was sweating like nobody business. 

 The PM and CM came in the same car.

This is my best picture and my 1st picture of PM from my own camera so far. 
What do you think? 

He looks happy doesn't he?

Well, this man really making it all worth while. I wonder if PM manage to see him or did he manage to wave at him or he did it because he knows I am taking pictures behind him? 

Again from the arrival. 

The multicultural Sarawak in an event together.

I wonder anyone of this photographers manage to get a good clear picture.

The free hand styling photographers.

In the picture, CM, PM, TPM and 2 Deputy CM. 
I wonder what is PM reading? Is it the program book or the names of recommended candidates for BN coming election.

Negara Ku.

PM, CM and TPM wearing a Bidayuh costume. look nice on them isn't it?

The picture of all the YBs on the main stage. They are other sitting below. 

For those in Serian, well done. Hope to see you guys again in the near future.

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Last Minute or No Other Choice

Greetings, 

When we talked about events or functions, there are times when someone will declined a job at the last moment for some reason, usually personal matters and sometimes they got sick. 

That was what happen to me last week, 2 last minute jobs, one is for AEON Credit annual dinner and  the Merdeka Palace Hotel 13th Annual Dinner. Both events when well without any unwanted mishap. Sometimes it is hard to accept the job at the last minutes but when you look further ahead it is good for your repertoire in this line. This means you are capable.

The things we should look into when this happen 

1. It is important to have a rehearsal early in the morning and with everyone around especially the Organizing Chairperson who knows whats going on

2. Get all the important details of the event, the VIPs names, the theme, the reason why the function is held and the rest of details you are master of ceremony of the event.

3. Make sure all the little details, like music, timing and who is in charge of what area. Get to know the committee members, the stage manager and your runner to have a clearer picture of the hold evening and don't make stupid announcements.

4. Get yourself ready for the evening and don't stay to long for the rehearsal because the performers like to drag and this might go on late in the afternoon.

5. Lastly, double check your scripts and the names plus their titles.

The two pictures below are the only pictures  I managed to take.

The theme for the evening was Code Red, where everyone wearing red or a little bit of red.

Lots of prizes and awards were given out and the performers are indeed great.

That is right, No Money No Honey.

Well, that it for now, hope to have more pictures next time. 

If you and your company want to organized an event do let us know, we want to help to make it the best ever for you and our mission. 

Enjoy!!!!