Give Blood, Save Lives 2

We believe that charity and community service is a must for businesses. After all, profits are generated from community, and thus, to us, we should give back in terms of time, money and expertise.

Last weekend marked the second year in a row, where we took part and helped to organise a Blood Donation Drive.

During the holy month of Ramadhan, the blood bank is always low in blood supply (as Muslim are not able to donate blood during this time, and Malaysia has a population of over 70% Muslim)

We managed to successfully collect 100+ packs of blood, with the help of KDU Glenmarie as the venue sponsor and other health vendors to help create awareness about health and wellness.

We served FitLine Fitness Drink, as part of our sponsor drink. FitLine Fitness Drink is consumed by world class athletes. It helps to regenerate energy, sustenance and it tastes a great orangy flavour.

Most importantly, all of us played a part to help increase awareness about health and wellness.

Thank you to Pusat Darah Negara, donors, committee members and friends who helped make this event a success!

Tribute to A Very Special Person

This post will be a very personal post for me. The reason being, I would like to pay tribute to someone very dear to me.

This person went home to her maker on April 10, 2015. This person taught me basic values which are generosity (always donating according to her capacity), kindness and compassion. This person taught me to spread love and cherish simplicity. Material things are just things. It is all about touching lives and just being there for someone in need.

And this person taught me about humility. That all humans are the same, regardless of ranking and status. What is most important is how the person treat others around him or her.

During my schooling years (I had trouble waking up for school, like any other normal teenager), she would wake me up with a gentle kiss on my forehead or cheek and said “Good morning, sweetie/darling”. She would then proceed to prepare my hot bath (by carrying the heavy metal kettle from downstairs to upstairs, and mix cold water and hot water into the basin. Why didn’t we have a heater? It is because she didn’t want to spend unnecessarily).

When things didn’t go too well in school, she was always there for me, up to my university days.  

After graduating with Degree in Accounting (with Dean’s list) and working in the Accounting industry for a few years, I was very unhappy and she supported me to pursue my endeavours.

Who is this mysterious person? She is my dear, beloved Mother.

With her memory in mind, I honour her by continuing to pledge part of the proceeds of LadangSari International Sdn Bhd to the underpriviledged segments of society. I feel truly blessed to be in the capacity to give, help others and hope that the blessings will continue to pay forward.

Thank you for being part of my blessings and journey.

Mom enjoying her cake, during my Parents' Anniversary in 2010

Supporting Blood Donation Drive

I am a big believer in charity. To give back to society, and to help those who desperately need help.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to do so. As part of the committee team, with 2 month of intensive planning, we managed to organise a successful blood donation event.

We figured, while donors waited their turn to donate blood, we could have activities to occupy their time. We had First Aid Talk, Eye Check booth, milk company did bone scan, and yours truly did Health Check Scan, promoting FitLine. We even invited 'Star Wars' guests :)


Someone at the event commented, that it was the most 'happening' blood donation drive the person ever been!

                                                             Yours truly, with the guests

                                                            Doing Health Scan

The group that made it happen. The committee members, with nurses from Pusat Darah Negara ( National Blood Bank). Big appreciation to these selfless people!

It feels great to give back! Awesome!

Healthy lifestyle - Cycling Road Trip

I loved cycling since I was young. Upon moving to PJ, it is just not practical to cycle. Too many cars, no proper lane for cyclists, etc


At one time, I was also considering joining a cycling group. However, these are hard-core. Cycling 100-200km. Not for me (using my old trusty)

Mounting the bicycle rack on the car


Thus, when a friend announced that he is organising a cycling road trip to Kuala Kubu Baru, I jumped at the opportunity.

Before the start of the cycling. Last minute checks that the bicycle is in working order

Just loved this view. Have the whole road to myself. Roads are wide enough

Boiling water to make hot drink, at our stop at Kg Pertak



Although we were cycling under the scorching hot sun (11am -2pm), I enjoyed myself. Cycling on the road, with little traffic was VERY therapeutic. The greens were very scenic.

Upon  arrival from Kg Pertak, back to Kuala Kubu Baru, I made my FitLine Fitness Drink. Replenished my energy and ensured, no cramps.

What a lovely way to start a great weekend, with the outdoors, healthy, enjoyable way.

FitLine in Business Networking International

I belong to the world's largest referral organisation, BNI (Business Networking International). I have been a member for more than 3 years now.


Apart from getting referrals for business, the organisation encourages us to build relationship amongst each other, to farm for business and not farm for business.

   Promoting our sports marketing program



Each week, we are given a specified time (usually less than 60seconds) to educate our members on who we are looking for.

What have I gained from BNI (apart from receiving referrals)? True friends, network and most importantly self development, especially public speaking and leadership.

Jim Rohn has once said "It's not what you have achieved at the end of the day that matters. It's who you have become"

Top 100 Dinner and 2014 Kick Off

Attended the dinner last night.

Here's my ticket.

 

Marcus, the senior management personnel from PM International AG, sharing about vision for Malaysia next year.

Derik, sharing testimony on how 'Ultimate Young' reduces wrinkles in just 3 minutes. Here, he is sharing about his Mother. The picture on left is before UY.

Looking forward to a great 2014 with FitLine. Stay Fit and healthy with FitLine! The best supplements from Germany!

FitLine Social Media Campaign

Recently FitLine wanted to increase its awareness about its brand.

The campaign involved getting all members to like the FitLine page, and the person who invited the most likes will win the whole cinema to watch 'Thor 2'

My very good friend, Gina Yong, won the whole cinema. Instead of just getting friends to enjoy the movie, she turned it into a charitable cause. She invited friends to purchase the tickets and proceeds of the donation goes to Rumah Ozanam to buy uniform and school shoes. So wonderful!

Yours truly (right) and Gina Yong (middle)