Berjaya Vacation Club

My family been a member of Berjaya Vacation Club(BVC) since 2000. BVC is using time sharing concept. Timeshare is a piece of property where it's ownership is shared by a number of people. Back then membership for executive is only RM10k(payback), now it increases to RM30k(non-payback). Here are some of the features of BVC executive membership.

(Photo from BVC website)

1) 7 free nights(BVC home base hotel only) every year for the next 33 years.

2) Accumulate the unused entitlement to the following years.

3) Get discounted rate for affiliate hotels.

4) Assign the entitlement to your Guest.

5) Annual maintenance fee : RM275

6) Discounted price for F&B at their outlet

I always been happy with BVC. I even got my free night at London. Until recently, I find it's very hard to reserve their hotel. I think i been rejected around 5-6 times this year for all my bookings. Only 1 reason, fully booked. I have to admit some is my mistake for submitting it late( 2 weeks before travel date), but some of it I submit earlier yet still being rejected. The one really pissed me off is my recent booking to Duxton, Singapore for my guest. Surprisingly, Duxton is not their home hotel even though it carries the name Berjaya Hotel. I submitted the booking on very early Aug, either 1st or 2nd. My first booking is 5-6th sept, second booking is 5th-7th sept. After 2 weeks, I called to check on the status, they told me for the second booking already rejected and they mailed to me. I wonder where did the mail went as I didnt receive any email from BVC. Then 1st booking, they told me still processing.

On 18th Aug, I called again, they told me still processing. 19th, called again, still processing, but they promise will get back to me. They even got my hp no. No reply on 19th. 20th I called again, promised to give me answer by evening. When i didn't hear from them at around 5.45pm, I called again, they told me will give confirmation on the next morning. Fine, I called in this morning, 21th, guess what, rejected.

I guess my request(1 month notice) may not have sufficient time for them to do the booking. Why can't they tell me earlier the booking is rejected. Now my guest has only 2 weeks to make another arrangement for hotel booking. It's his big day(Wedding day) and the room is for his guest. You know how frustrated it can be especially during your big day.

What's the point I get the 7 free nights but most of the time i can't fully utilize them? BVC should improve their service!!!

G2000 warehouse sale

Citibank cardholders are entitled for additional 20% discount!

Tai Thong Value Set Meals

Charity Bazaar

The Rotary Club of USJ will be holding a Charity Bazaar to raise funds for its Children's Welfare Fund. Funds raised from this Bazaar will be used to fund our community service projects aimed at improving the lives of underprivileged children through education, health and clean water.

This event will be held at the Summit USJ Shopping Mall on the 17th of August from 10AM to 6PM. A variety of traders will be displaying their merchandise and food vendors will be serving Malaysian favourites.

Other activities include a colouring contest for children aged 5-9 years old and drawing contest for those aged 10-12 years. Winners will receive attractive prizes sponsored by Pelikan. There will also be adults creative craft workshop, yoyo performance, D.I.Y. batik and face painting.

For information, please call Project Manager Angie Goh at 012-278 3278 or President Alex Ow at 012-2127780.

Secret Recipe - RM10 for a meal

Sick of eating at food court, coffee shop or mamak in order to save money? Why not pamper yourself with a more comfortable place? It must be very expensive to go to a proper dining? Here is a suggestion for you. Air-conditioned, cozy environment and affortable price.
Secret Recipe is having RM10 for a meal, no joking. Check this out.

How to lose weight in a healthy way

The following post is base on my real story . It is for guideline and to help those who wants to lose weight healthly

I was fat throughout my elementary and high school due to my diet. During my elementary school, i ate 5 meals a day. Breakfast, lunch, tea break, dinner and supper. My heaviest weight was 65kg when I was in US. My supper while I was in US can be really heavy like pork chop or steak. I enjoy eating all the time.

I didn't realized I was so big size till I came back Malaysia after my graduation. I can't fit in most of the sizes here. It's really frustrated to see those dress that you really like but couldn't fit in at all. Eventhough I manage to fit in but it's showing too much fleshes. Then it was the time that it hit me badly that i need to cut down my weight.

Back then, I tried slimming tea, chitosan....you name it. None of it work for me. Then I decide to slim down by using the cheapest method, exercise and diet.

I went swimming 2-3 times a week. Each time I will swim around 1 hour. I never skip any meals, but i will make sure that my meal portion is half than what I used to eat. The hardest part is the meal part as I always been a food lover. If I were being my old self, I can eat like a horse when comes to food that I like. Now I have to control myself only take a small portion. Initially, I always feel hungry. Then when i feel hungry, I will make myself a hot drink to drink.
Then one month later, it all pay off. I really saw the results. I lost 3 kg in the first month. Then second month, another 2 kg. The process start to slow down as time goes but I still maintain the same method. 2 years later, I was 52 kg and maintain it till my first pregnancy.

In short, it takes a lot of self-discipline and determination to lose weight with 0 cost. Once you see the result with your own eyes, you will start to believe in it and work harder for your goal. After a while, your appetide will get smaller and even eating smaller portion will satisfy you. I still can enjoy food I love and maintain the body weight.

Nothing is impossible. If I can do it, you can do it too.

Pick n' Win

Great deal from Pick n' Brew!! I've copied the info from my email content send by Pick n' Brew.

What is it?
Pick n' Win is a limited edition voucher* sealed with either one of the following:
Free Beverage for 1 year
or
Dine-in Free
or
RM10 off your total bill

Where can I get it?
Look out for our Picky Crew at One Utama and pick up a Pick n' Win voucher from them

When can I use it?
From 20 June 2008 - 15 July 2008 only

Where can I use it?
Only at Pick n' Brew, One Utama

Why are you giving it away?
Because we want to celebrate our One Utama Opening with you!


Important tip: Do not open the voucher until you have read the terms and conditions!!


Yes, it's that simple!
Too good to be true? Come experience it yourself today!

*Terms and conditions apply

Reservation:
T: 03-7726 0102

Enquiries:
T: 03-5569 4000 ext.2522
E: info@picknbrew.com
A: F233, First Floor Promenade, 1 Utama Shopping Centre

Lucky 19th Promo with 1901

Petrol price increase by 40%. One of the way to save money is go to 1901 on every 19th of the mOnth! Let 1901 shows you how to SAVE 60% on this day.

Handphone Fair 5th to 8th June, PGRM (Up to 70% discount!)

There will be a handphone fair (1st in Malaysia ) where all major brands like LG, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, I-Mobile, Motorola, Samsung and many more will be having discount up to 70%. Plus lots of freebies to giveaway (beverages, handphone accessories, Bluetooth, memory cards, etc) and handphone auction. Details as follows:
Date: 5th to 8th June 08
Time: 10am to 10pm
Venue: The Walk, PGRM, Jalan Cheras
This will be the only time where you can purchase your favourite handphone below costs. Don’t miss it.

JCPenney Malaysia

One of the biggest department store in US is now in Malaysia. Visit http://www.jcpenney.com.my/ to shop online. If you hold Maybankard Credit card, you are entitled to get 10% off from now till 31st December 2008. Here are some of the Summer Sales.