~ Madzlan's Farewell Dinner @ Sri Ayutthaya, Damansara ~

So...it was the first so called the company dinner being held due to Madzlan's farewell party. He's leaving after serving about 7 years in IFSB...isn't that long enough to be in one place.Well asmentioned that he leave with dignity and honour....wonder whether I will have that passion to last that much long...huhu...

The dinner took place at the Sri Ayutthaya, Damansara and almost everyone attended the ocassion...


The food was great but I think its too pricey for me at this point of time to take out my hubby there...maybe next time ye sayang...I guess Hajris Mamak is good enough for both of us to hang out rite...affordable and just nice...hihi...don't get me wrong but one day I treat you ok..

Here are some picture taken by Bro Mizuan that I would like to share....

And finally the whole team...



But among all there is one picture that made me really impress and really thank Bro Mizuan...here it is..

Was I to blotted ...hihi...there was Prudence rubbing my tummy with my new born in it saying "Sayang...surely you are full after all what your mummy ate!!"

It was a nice moment that capture sponteneously....hihih..

Wonder what will be next in IFSB....

~ My New Career Path ~

Today is the 3rd day of 2010 and my 3rd month of probation is coming to an end. How should I elaborate my new environment....I guess is a brand new experience and there are lot more to learn. My new organization is the best place for me to gather back my portfolio and with high hope I am building my career to the successful path.

The organization board, which is based in Kuala Lumpur, was officially inaugurated on 3rd November 2002 and started operations on 10th March 2003. It serves as an international standard-setting body of regulatory and supervisory agencies that have vested interest in ensuring the soundness and stability of the Islamic financial services industry, which is defined broadly to include banking, capital market and insurance. In advancing this mission, IFSB promotes the development of a prudent and transparent Islamic financial sevices industry through introducing new, or adopting existing international standards consistent with Sha'riah principles, and recommend them for adoption.

Well, hope this job will bless my family will all the great opportunity in the future.....

~ Moments with Halligans ~

June 1st, 2007 is where I was part of the Halligans. Just before I graduated, I have eventually secure myself a job with one of the leading construction and interior design company called Jim & Hall's (JHM). With their HQ based in Singapore, our local office is now located at Wisma UOA II, Kuala Lumpur. Yet before this office was officially open, I have been experience a working environment in a SOHO Office.

As time passed by, JHM grew and expend to the said new office and most of us was very much happy.

~ myself, Kaslinda, Bro Isa & Jason ~

Then I had a chance to participate in the organizing of the Regional Meeting in Kuala Lumpur. So much memories and valuable experience that I will never forget.

~ 3rd Regional Meeting and official launch of KL Office ~

~ Mok Thye Wai & Ignatius Tan (founder) with Louise Leong (Country Manager) ~

~ Door gift which was imported all the way from Singapore ~

~ Jason, Kaslinda, Masrohimah & myself ~

~ Us and the neighbour ~

~ The whole regional team of Jim & Hall's ~

~ the Malaysia Team ~

September 5th, 2009 will mark the last day I will be serving the company. End ed as a Finance Executive makes me very much happy with all the knowledge that I gained.

With the new chapter ending now I have to create another new opportunity using all my experiences and ability. To all bloggers out there wish me luck and wait for my new news upon my new advanced career.

To my hubby, I would like to thank you a trillion for all you advice and full support upon my decision.

Love you always sayang!!

~ ParenThots Contest - Mothercare Safety Contest ~

Waaaahhh....jangan salah faham yek...Its not that I am having a child at this very moment but belum ada rezeki.....Doa - doakan lah ye...

However, this constest catches my eyes so I go on and participate for it....Ini yang dinamakan perancangan awal...ihihi...Lagi pun hadiahnya menarik....

So, here are the detail for those who wants to join....

Rules & Regulations:

• This contest is open to all residents of Malaysia only.
• To qualify for a prize, however, a contestant must be a registered MyStar user who has provided valid personal information. (ie. New IC number and name as appears on the IC)
• Contestants may only submit one entry each. Multiple entries will be disqualified.
• One prize is allowed per contestant only.
• Prizes are not exchangeable for cash and the organiser reserves the right to exchange the prize with that of a similar value without prior notice.
• Staff of Star Publications (M) Berhad and their immediate family are not allowed to participate.
• The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained.
• Judges will be from The Star Online.
• The winners will be notified either by phone or email after the judging.
• The list of names will be published in ParenThots.
• Prizes will be collected from The Star office in Petaling Jaya.
• For further information, please email us at contests@istar.com.my

Please be informed that the closing date for this contest is September 13th, 2009.

~ Monday Morning Blues ~

How to overcome th most hated day of the week - monday. Eventually try to follow these tips and chase those Monday morning blues away!

1. For weekend -
   
   Draw up a to-do list for the coming week so that you can enjoy your weekend without being stressed out about work....[guess what my list never runs out and that is why I am in the accounting line.Money everyday!!]
   

2. Step 2

   Put in a little more time on Friday evenings and finish everything that needs to get done – don’t be lazy and put things off till Monday. You might hate doing it then, but it’ll make Mondays a little easier to deal with!....[eventually we here have alternate Saturday yet for me there are always redundant work by Monday]
   

3. Step 3

   Weddings, birthdays, drinking sessions, a visit to the movies… phew! Don’t jam your weekend with activities – make select plans instead of committing to anything and everything that comes your way....[all I know since I got married my weekend is fully plan a week ahead]
   

4. Step 4

   Avoid working over the weekend unless you absolutely have to...[yes definitely I will]
   

5. Step 5

   Sleep at a decent hour on Sunday – make sure your body gets enough sleep...[decent sleep with my hubby...tido ke aku..uhuhuh]
   

6. Step 6

   This way you get more time on monday. You can plan following things on monday to get rid of those blues....[from blue it change to other color..can you believe that]
   

7. Step 7

   For Monday -
   Sleep in for a longer time on Monday mornings - you can do this by planning your ensemble, preparing your lunch etc. on Sunday evening.....[giler apa..mana boleh aku nak tido longer on Monday morning...dah lah public transport Malaysia nie macam tak public pun..uhuh...]
   

8. Step 8

   Put up a picture of your boss in your room and practice throwing darts at it – it’s a great stress-buster and you’ll feel much more cheery at work....[wish that I am able to do that yet I can't since my place are so open that rather that throwing to the picture might as well I throw directly to my boss....sape yek...ceh...buat tak tau lak..]
   

9. Step 9

   Have a nice hot shower and pamper yourself with some nice bath products while listening to your favourite music...[yes...yes...darling get me the water heater up lah....quick...]
   

10. Step 10

    Put some effort into dressing up and looking good. Wear something that makes you look and feel good, use your favourite make-up and spritz or your most expensive perfume. If nothing else, the compliments you’re bound to receive will have you running to work...[ I am always looking good everyday lah....looks are so essential man...]
    

~ The Halligram - Volume 1 & Volume 2 ~

THE HALLIGRAM

Message from the Newsletter Team

Dear Halligans,
We are proud to publish our first ever Jim & Hall’s e-newsletter!
The intention of this newsletter is bring all of us closertogether. In this newsletter, we will highlight latesthappenings in our offices around the region.
So sit back, take a break from your hectic workschedule (all halligans are born hardworking), grab acup of coffee and enjoy the newsletter!
A HAPPY 2009 to all from the Jim & Hall’s NewsletterEditorial Team!!

Click this link to view the newsletter

• Volume One ---- http://jimhalls.com/news/Halligram.v1.1.pdf
• Volume Two ----http://jimhalls.com/news/Halligram.v1.2.pdf
  

Happy Viewing...!!!

~ Current Career Path ~

Before I graduated from University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) in August 2007, I have actually secure myself a job with one of the Regional Office Interior Design firm which their headquarter is in Singapore. Till now (which has been almost 2 years), I am still with them and thus would like to share about my career family.

Under the brand of Jim & Hall's, each office in Korea, Philippines, Thailand,Malaysia and Indonesia shares the vision and objectives of Jim & Hall's Pte Ltd, Singapore. All of us are committed and adopt the common Quality, EHS, SOP, appraisal system and communication system. The benefits are not limited to time and cost effectiveness but also added values to meet various requirements of our clients.

FOUNDERS

Ignatius Tan

Ignatius has 22 years of experience in the property / construction industry. He began his career as a Project and Marketing Executive in Domain Realty, a Singaporean construction and property management firm in early 1985, managing a number of retainer accounts with multi-national corporations and condominiums.

In 1987, he started a construction business focusing on interim refurbishment for condominiums and industrial factories in Singapore. With a clear vision he decided to expand and founded Jim & Hall's Pte Ltd in 1989 with Thye Wai.

Mok Thye Wai

Thye Wai has 20 years of experience in the property & development industry. He began his career in 1986 as a Property Executive in Great Eastern Life, a finance and property company with assets in the region, managing the company's residential and commercial properties.

Three years of exposure to structured management systems and working with people at all levels has laid a solid foundation in his entrepreneurial skills. Equipped with analytical and technical skills, Thye Wai decided it was time to contribute to the society, together with Ignatius, they formed Jim & Hall's Pte Ltd in 1989.

Being part of Jim & Hall's family makes me happilly embarking myself to the new world of construction and interior design field. Started as the Administrative Assistant and now climbing up as Finance Executive which made me ponder if I could ever go higher. So many things that I have learnt not only in accounting and finance line yet parts of the industry itself.

Below are some of my management regionally that I would like to share. Suprisingly Jim & Hall's acknowledgement the talented young and fresh new comer as part of their management team. Token of appreciation to our founders for believing in us.

Budi Salim - Director

Budi has 8 years of property and construction industry experience. He began his career in 1999 as an Architect in a property / construction company in Indonesia, working primarily in 'concept and design', and working in conjunction with clients in project co-ordination.

After 5 years Budi developed his entrepreneurial skills, as well as gain valuable experience in management systems and architectural processes. In 2004, Budi started his own construction business in conjunction with Benny, focusing on residential and commercial developments. In 2005, Budi and Benny merged their company with Jim & Hall's Pte Ltd (Singapore)

Benny Wijaya - Director

Benny has 7 years of property and construction experience, commencing his career in 2000 as interior designer with Jim & Hall's in Singapore. Benny's responsibilities involved 'building and concept development', supervision of the preparation of documentation and drawing production.

In 2004, Benny ventured into his own business in partnership with Budi Salim and in the following year merged their company with Jim & Hall's Pte Ltd (Singapore)

Louise Leong - Country Manager

A young entrepreneur with a fresh mind, Louise became a part of Jim & Hall's in 2005. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Property Management. This is her first experience in the career path as a Quantity Surveyor. Despite being engaged in a different field of study, she embraced it confidently.

After two years being acquainted in her position, she has proven herself as a diversified personnel. Louise was promoted to a more challenging position as an Assistant Commercial Manager in 2007. Her new task in 2007 is to confront the barrier and raise Jim & Hall's to a higher elevation.

Joe Chang - Director

Joe had his formative years working in Takenaka encompassing structural, architectural and interior works in numerous projects. 7 years later, he joined Takashimaya (Interior) Company to immerse in specializing interior works development and management and was later assigned to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia to oversee and manage several projects.

Having accumulated years of Project Management knowledge and skills, he diverted to provide Project Management consultancy and services on a freelance basis to both local and overseas companies. In 2006, he seized the opportunity to team up with Daniel to set up Jim & Hall's (Thailand) and spearhead the operations and expansion in the new territory.

Daniel Sin - Director

Daniel graduated from National University of Singapore, Building and Real Estate and embarked his first career step in Jim & Hall's (Singapore) as a Project Executive managing on-site projects before gradually shifting to Account Management to deliver a more focus and personal approach to clientele. Later on he took up Sales and Marketing in furniture to diversify his portfolio before moving on to Bangkok as a Cost Estimator for interior works.

In 2006, Daniel took up the challenge to establish Jim & Hall's (Thailand).

Park Won Sun - Director

Wonsun spent 9 years in the United States at E. Lansing Michigan & Miami FL. where she was exposed to a different culture and ideas during her studies. Returning to Seoul with the knowledge, real life experience and an open mind she began her career in the Hospitality Industry in 1990.

An outspoken and intelligent entrepreneur, Wonsun positioned herself within the competitive market in Seoul and in 2006 decided to form Jim & Hall's Korea in pursuit of providing the building industry with a quality focused alternative.

Kenneth Tan - Assistant Director - Project

Kenneth has been Practicing project management actively in the construction industry since 1984, with his career spanning through a numerous MNC main contracting firms. Moving over to interior design industry in 1995, his career has brought him through several international design houses and workplace solution providers.

With more than 20 years of experience in Construction and the interior design industry, Kenneth has proven to be a successful key personnel for Jim & Hall's management team, and is currently overseeing the organisation governance of the company

Joey Ng - General Manager

Joey graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. She joined Jim & Hall's in 2002 as Quantity Surveyor.

Proven her competence, she was promoted to Head of Commercial Department in 2004 leading her team in exercising cost control and monitoring of expenditure. She has earned her reliability by working towards client's needs.

In 2008, Joey has been appointed as General Manager to oversee and ensure smooth inter-department work flow inline with Jim & Hall's objectives.

Hope I will be there where they are now one day......