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Wardrobe eyes to expand to Penang, <b>Sabah</b> and Sarawak <b>...</b>

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 10:13 PM PST

by Farhana Poniman. Posted on February 1, 2014, Saturday

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia bespoke tailoring company for men, WB Wardrobe Sdn Bhd, plans to set up more boutiques and is eyeing Penang, Sabah and Sarawak.

The home-grown company's Chief Executive Officer Lim Fang Heng said the cost of investment for a typical shop would range between RM400,000 and RM2 million, depending on the size and location.

"This is still in the planning stage and we will share the details once we have finalised everything," he told Bernama.

Currently, there are three Wardrobe outlets namely in Bangsar, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping mall and Sheraton Imperial hotel.

When asked whether the Chinese New Year festive season would positively impact demand for tailored suits, Lim said the nature of the industry is not based on festive seasons.

"Demand and buying interest will be ongoing throughout the year, however, the trend usually points to higher buying in November and December, as customers would like to have new pieces in their wardrobe for the New Year," he said.

Lim said every Wardrobe suit was unique made from the finest, international renowned fabrics.

Among the international renowned fabrics carried by Wardrobe include Carlo Barbera & Co, Ermenegildo Zegna, Giovanni Tonella, Guabello, Holland & Sherry and John Foster.

Lim hopes to take Malaysia's bespoke tailoring standards to international levels and through master craftsmanship tailoring, every master piece by Wardrobe is crafted with distinct precision in detailing and finishing.

Wardrobe specialises in made to measure clothings. It has brought not only contemporary and fresh designs into the market, but also custom-made, bespoke tailoring in the art of creating a masterpiece suit.

Wardrobe, founded in 2001, also sells accessories to compliment every Wardrobe suit, including neckties, bow ties, pocket squares, cufflinks and belts. — BERNAMA

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Top China cultural, artistic performers coming to <b>Sabah</b> <b>...</b>

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 03:37 PM PST

KOTA KINABALU: The 'Cultural Performance Show in Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Malaysia-China Diplomatic Relationship" which will be held at Wisma Hakka here on the evening of February 3.

The celebratory show, featuring more than 50 top-quality cultural and artistic performers from China as well as Sabah's own cultural troupe, will be the first major event throughout Malaysia and China in the series of celebrations that will be held in both countries to commemorate this meaningful anniversary.

Organized by the China Overseas Exchange Association and the Consulate-General of China in Kuching, the celebratory show is free of charge and open to the public.

It is co-organised by Ma Zhong Friendship Association Sabah which has worked hard to bring this show to Sabah, which is among the very limited number of performances (Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Japan and Korea) undertaken by the Chinese troupe worldwide.

Yesterday, the honorary presidents and executive committee members of Ma Zhong Friendship Association Sabah led by its president, Dr Oh Ei Sun, paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman at Sri Gaya and invited him to be the guest of honour of the event.

In accepting the invitation to be the guest of honour, the Chief Minister praised Ma Zhong Sabah's efforts, particularly in making Sabah the first stop in the series of events celebrating the Malaysia-China 40th Diplomatic Anniversary, and also in bringing the exchanges among the civil societies of both countries even closer.

He said that what Ma Zhong Sabah had been doing was very important in making sure that Sabah become the preferred destination for China tourists and investors.

It is understood that in addition to the various federal and state cabinet ministers and other high officials from Malaysia, both the new ambassador of China to Malaysia, Huang Huikang, and the new Consul-General of China in Kuching, Liu Quan, will both attend the celebratory show as special guests.

Also attending yesterday's courtesy call were Ma Zhong Sabah's honorary presidents and advisors, Tan Sri Andrew Liew Sui Fatt J.P., Datuk Tay Jin Jwo, JP, Datuk Sia Hiong Tee and Datuk Mary Ling Nga Ming, organizing chairman cum general secretary Steven Liaw Chee Kok, vice president Chok Shau Hing, treasurer Albert Ting Sing Tai, public relations chairman Connie Chong Phui Yun, and committee members, Kevin Hing Yick Fong, Ricky Ting Sing Kee, Collin Wong Siew Fung, Andy Fang Hwa Jet, Michael Lim Chie Yen, Lee She Lip and Titi Lee Wei Yung.

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100 more neighbourhood areas planned for <b>Sabah</b> – BorneoPost <b>...</b>

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 06:21 PM PST

by Murib Morpi. Posted on January 26, 2014, Sunday

KOTA KINABALU: The Department of National Unity and Integration (NUID) is planning to set up another 100 Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (neighbourhood area) or KRT in Sabah to further strengthen public involvement in maintaining peace and security in residential areas.

Minister of Community Development and Consumer Affairs, Datuk Jainab Ahmad, said KRTs play a significant and growing role not only in assisting relevant authorities curb criminal activities but also as a platform for promoting unity among the people at the grass roots level.

She said there were 597 KRTs in Sabah thus far and their strength will continue to be boosted, including in conducting Voluntary Neighbourhood Patrol or Skim Rondaan Sukarela (SRS).

Speaking at the Early Year Gathering for KRTs of Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Putatan and Papar Zones here yesterday, Jainab said it was hoped that all KRTs optimally utilise the RM6,000 funding allocated to them annually to conduct SRS and other community activities.

"KRT must be in tune with the government's policy against all elements that could harm society, including those that pose a threat to our unity.

"In other words, KRT must play its role as an agent of unity, apart from keeping the neighbourhood safe," she said.

She also urged KRTs to give special emphasis on attracting the participation of the youth in their activities, as a way of instiling a sense of responsibility towards the community among them.

At the event Jainab presented Special Appreciation Awards to outstanding KRT members from the five districts and launched the "10 Family 1 SRS" programme for Sabah.

Also present was NUID Sabah Director Delin Liet Blaun.

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<b>Sabah</b> deserves more funds to boost power supply – MP <b>...</b>

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 06:25 PM PST

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah should be getting more funding from the Federal Government towards improving the electricity supply in the state.

Putatan Member of Parliament Datuk Dr Marcus Mojigoh in making the call pointed out that people in Sabah have been suffering because of the frequent power outages in the state.

"As an important component that helped to form the government, Sabah should be given more attention and funding to improve the basic infrastructure in the state so that the people will have better living condition.

"The government must also look into providing more funding for the construction of IPPs in Sabah so that more power can be generated for consumers," he said.

Marcus said this when met after presenting the 'Wang Bantuan Awal Persekolahan' to students of SM La Salle in Tanjung Aru here yesterday.

He was asked to comment on complaints by representatives of the school's Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) about the insufficient electricity supply to the school which has damaged some of the air conditioners there.

Marcus also expressed his unhappiness at the government for increasing the electricity tariff which he said was done without prior discussion with the consumers as well as elected representatives.

"How can the government increase the electricity tariff without consulting the people and the elected representatives? How can we defend the government if it makes decisions that way? People are annoyed with what has happened and how are we going answer the people?" he lamented.

Meanwhile on another note Marcus urged teachers to play a more personalized role and get closer to their students especially those who come from lower income or poor families.

These students may not have the full support and guidance of their parents as many are working two jobs to make ends meet, Marcus said.

"I would like to see teachers get closer to the students and give them personalized attention. Get to know each and every one of them, spend time with them, give extra tuition to those who are weak in their studies. Nurture and guide them so that they can excel in their studies so that their future will be brighter," he said.

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