It seems that I’ve been posting a lot of well wishes for celebrations lately.

   But anyway, I’m sure everyone appreaciates a public holiday. It’s a day for you to catch up with homework (for me, anyway!), spend time with friends, or family.

   So this year, make sure you spend Thaipusam to the fullest! Don’t waste a second!

An all expenses paid trip to London.

   Got your attention? In today’s Star newspaper there was an article on the sixth English Speaking Union of Malaysia (ESUM) – The Star – HSBC Public Speaking Competition 2008.

   The competition shall begin with workshops conducted by public speaking experts on Feb 16 in K.L., and Feb 23 in P.J., Penang, Kuching, Kuala Terengganu and Muar. On March 8, preliminary rounds will be held simultaneously in all the venues except K.L.

   The competition’s preliminary round is based on the theme New Horizons, New Frontiers. The national finals will be held on March 29. The winner and runner-up will receive an all-expenses paid trip to London to represent Malaysia in the International Public Speaking Competition in May.

   The competition is open to Malaysian students aged between 16 and 20 as of May 9.

   The Star can be contacted at 03-7967 1388.

   So, after such a long break, I guess everyone’s itching to get back.

   Our next meeting will be held on the 13th of January, 2008 at Subang Jaya Buddhist Association (SJBA) from 2.30pm till 4.30pm.

   If you would like to participate as a guest, or would like to have more information, please contact:

                 Ee Ping (President)- 0123651782

                                   OR

                 Ai Vee (Vice President Education)- 0169682525

   Alternatively, you can post your queries here as well. We hope to see you there!