Nice set of pictures from Isaac Cheah.. thanks. It’s refreshing to see BLC and the recent retreat through his eyes 🙂 as well as his voice … (of course, the pictures tend to focus on the singles and those without kids, the families were trying to get the kids to sleep or something like that during the free time and night time). Enjoy his post.
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Blog readers may have wondered at the lack of entries for the past few days. To clear the confusion, I have been away, and without Internet access, in the quiet town of Taiping.
Where last year’s camp was in the Cameron Highlands, this year’s BLC Church Camp was held at the Legend Inn, Taiping. The sleepy little town which saw rain every day was probably chosen for that very fact; it was quiet and sleepy, perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Read about Taiping here..
Day 1: 31st August 2007
So, it was about 10.00a.m. when we (being myself, Li Jian, John, and Su Shen) left Subang for Taiping. The journey was rather uneventful, (since I was asleep most of the time anyway) In short order, we were having our lunch in one of the many small coffeeshops/foodcourts that littered the place. The food was dem cheap I tell you wei. Where can find Du Kha Pui (Pork Leg Rice) for RM3? The makan was followed by our checking in to the Legend Inn, Taiping’s finest hotel. Not long after, the entire bunch of us went to the Taiping Lake Gardens, where we had icebreakers. This session immediately led to dinner, at a place called the Buffet Island. Guess how much THAT cost?
Quaint little town…
The Legend Inn, reputedly the best hotel in Taiping
They even have The Store! (like Semenyih)
This Pork Leg rice only costs RM3.00
Fried oyster
John, Su Shen, and Li Jian
Chin Hor is at peace
Scenic
Spreading plastic bags along the Lake Gardens
I think they were dancing (Masaki, Grace, Jessica)
Another fun moment
Such a pleasant sight..
Booby Street? Hmm…
The Answer? RM8.60
The activity for the night was a trip to the night safari, which was supposed to be one of the main attractions of the place. Truth to tell, I couldn’t really see much, and the animals that we DID see were all asleep. I always had this idea that a night safari was supposed to have animals that were active at night. I discarded that notion the moment I passed the snoring rhinos and half-conscious camels.
Taiping : At Night
Since we weren’t allowed to use the flash setting on our cameras, this was the best photo I could take in the dark… (its a camel, btw)
There’s supposed to be a tiger somewhere in there…
After walking around a bit more, we stopped for a cup of joe in town, before we finally adjourned to the hotel for a shower, then bed.
Day 2: 1st September 2007
The morning began bright and early, with everyone happily congregating at the hotel lobby, waiting for each other to start hunting for breakfast in Taiping town.
Eagerly waiting for breakfast
After a sumptious breakfast at one of the nearby foodcourts, we adjourned to the hotel for the first sermon session. This began with worship, with Li Jian and I serving as guitarists, Su Shen and John at the helm, songleading. The sermon was presented by Dr. Voon, from STM.
Pastor Sivin Kit…
We had our lunch at Restaurant Chuan Chiew, another restaurant near the hotel.(you may have noticed that we tend to eat at places nearby. This is largely due to the fact that everything is nearby… the town is that small)
The time came for everyone’s favourite time of the day; The Free and Easy Session. This was basically Do-What-You-Want-As-Long-As
Myself, Michelle, Mo Fong…
Night finally came, and as usual, dinner was a splendid affair.
After dinner, we had a sermon, followed by Expression Night, where the pre-allocated groups were to present a short skit/play.
Not content with dinner, we decided to head out for supper, where we ordered almost everything they had at the Lake Gardens Food Court..
Mo Fong, Jessica, Alvin
Day 3: 2nd September 2007
After two days, the camp finally drew to a close. Breakfast this time round had significantly less people than before, due to the late hour that everyone (or almost everyone) kept the night before.
There’s a Hokkien Association!
From left, Janice, Grace, Tricia, Mo Fong, Jessica, Vicky (shes Korean!), Masaki (shes Japanese!)
I’ll probably only be seeing these ladies again next year…
I didn’t go for the RM25 foot massage promotion..
With the final sermon ended, and group photo shot, we bade Taiping farewell, and started the journey home at 2.00p.m.
I reached home at 8.00p.m.
is was the culprit…
A rather relaxing camp, this time round.
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Hey Sivin! Haha.. my bro must have passed you the link.. Hope you had a informative read through my blog.. sorry, but it tends to focus a lot on food.
Anyway, it was a great camp. I really enjoyed myself and I’m sure the others did too.
Hi
I would like to know, if we would like to seek clarification from the Lutheran Church over the project that is being undertaken on the plot of the Lutheran Church, Jalan Utara PJ, Selangor, to whom can we speak to?
How did the Church manage to change the use of the plan from a non-commercial to a commercial land?
Have the Church ever ask the opinion of the people who resides around the Church if they need another 20 + stories commercial building? We live 20 metres away from the Church and we have never been asked our opinion.
People who do not live in that semi-circle does not know the pain we are going through everyday due to the volume of cars on the small Lorong Utara B. With the change of the title of the land from religious use to commercial use… we are only seeing the pain that your church will cause us.
Most importantly, how do you aspect us to believe that the church has managed to change the title of the land “conscience clear” when you are using the same developer to build your bible college?
General Announcement from Bursa Malaysia.
Reference No MM-031031-54759
Company Name : MALTON BERHAD
Stock Name: MALTON
Date Announced : 31/10/2003
Type Announcement
Subject : Development Agreement Entered Into by Khuan Choo Property Management Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Malton Berhad, with Lutheran Church in Malaysia and Singapore and the Trustees of the Lutheran Church in Malaysia and Singapore Registered
Contents :
1. Introduction
The Board of Directors of Malton Berhad (“Malton” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that on 30 October 2003, Khuan Choo Property Management Sdn Bhd (Company No. 369218-X) (“KCPM”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Malton had entered into a development agreement (“the Development Agreement”) with Lutheran Church in Malaysia and Singapore (“LCMS”) and the Trustees of the Lutheran Church in Malaysia and Singapore Registered (“the Trustees”) for the proposed development of two pieces of land collectively measuring approximately 152,460 sq. ft. in the District of Kuala Lumpur, State of Selangor.
On 30 October 2003, the same parties also executed a Deed of Rescission whereby it was mutually agreed that a previous development agreement dated 21 March 1996 in respect of the land and be rescinded and terminated (“the Deed of Rescission and Revocation”).
2. Information on the Development Agreement
2.1 Information on KCPM
KCPM was incorporated in Malaysia on 2 December 1995 as a private limited company under the Companies Act, 1965. The authorised share capital of KCPM is RM100,000.00 divided into 100,000 ordinary share of RM1.00 each and the issued paid-up share capital is RM20.00 divided into 20 ordinary share of RM1.00 each. The principal activity of KCPM is that of property management and development.
2.2 Information on LCMS and the Trustees
LCMS is a church with congregations in both Malaysia and Singapore . It is a society registered under the Societies Act 1966 of No. 4, Jalan Utara , 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
The Trustees is a body corporate registered under the Trustees (Incorporation) Act, 1952. As a body corporate, the members of the Trustees are the members of the Executive Council of LCMS. The Trustees are the registered owners of two pieces of land held under Q.T (R) No.5118 and Q.T (R) No.5119 District of Kuala Lumpur, State of Selangor and known as Lots 4 and 4A, Jalan Utara 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor measuring approximately 152,460 sq. ft in total area (“the said Land”) as trustees for the LCMS.
2.3 Details of the said Land
The said Land is a leasehold land with a term of 60 years and expiring on 11 June 2018. The Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Petaling has approved the conversion and extension of the leasehold tenure of the said Land vide its letter dated 17th February 1998 for a term of 99 years from the date of the letter. LCMS and the Trustees have appealed to the relevant authorities for a reduction of the related premium. The appeal is currently pending a decision from the relevant authorities.
2.4 Salient terms of the Development Agreement
Salient terms of the Development Agreement are as follows:
i) The Trustees and LCMS have granted KCPM the sole and exclusive right to redevelop the said Land upon terms and conditions in the Development Agreement.
ii) KCPM shall at its own costs and expenses within twelve (12) months extract two separate titles, with one title consisting of a lot measuring 38,000 sq. ft. (” Institutional Land ) and another title for the remaining area (“ Commercial Land ”).
iii) KCPM shall at its own costs and expenses erect a building on the Institutional Land with a total built up area approximately 85,000 sq. ft. (“ Institutional Building ”). KCPM shall deliver vacant possession of the Institutional Building within twenty four (24) months from date of notice vacant possession of the Institutional Land from LCMS to KCPM.
iv) Upon the delivery of the Institutional Building with certificate of practical completion to LCSM, LCSM through the Trustees shall transfer the Commercial Land to KCPM. Upon the transfer, KCPM shall be the absolute owner of the Commercial Land and shall be entitled to use the Commercial Land for mixed commercial development (“the Commercial Projects”) as well as to keep the proceeds of all income arising from the Commercial Projects.
(The construction of Institutional Building and development of the Commercial Projects are collectively known as “the Proposed Development”.)
v) The total consideration payable to LCMS under the Development Agreement shall be RM19,500,000.00 and is to be satisfied as follows:
(a) RM900,000.00 was paid upon the execution of this Development Agreement as part of the monetary compensation sum (“the Deposit”);
(b) To pay RM12,500,000.00, being the agreed cost for the construction of the Institutional Building (“Agreed Costs”);
(c) To pay RM1,250,000.00, being the contingent sum to account for costs overrun (if any) for the construction costs of the Institutional Building (“Contingent Sum”);
(d) In the event that the total construction cost of the Institutional Building shall be lesser that the Agreed Costs and the Contingent Sum, such difference between the construction cost and the Agreed Costs and the Contingent Sum shall be paid by KCPM to LCMS; and
(e) RM4,850,000.00 being balance of the monetary compensation sum, of which a sum of not exceeding RM2,500,000.00 only shall be paid in cash and the remaining to be paid at the option of KCPM by way of Contra Properties.
(“Contra Properties” herein refers to properties developed by KCPM or/and its associated companies to be sold to LCMS and transferred free form encumbrances, cost, expenses, stamp duties to LCMS or its nominees or trustees at the market value which must be mutually agreed upon.)
2.5 Approval required
The Development Agreement is not subject to approval from any authority except for the Proposed Development and issuance of two separate titles of the said Land.
3. Rational and Prospect for the Development Agreement
The rational and prospects for the Development Agreement are as follows:-
a. The Development Agreement is in line with the Company’s expansion plan of its core business activities of property development and construction; and
b. The Development Agreement is expected to contribute to the medium and long term profitability of the Company
4. Effects of the Development Agreement
The Development Agreement will not have any material impact on the earnings and net tangible assets of the Company for the financial year ending 30 June 2004.
The Development Agreement will not have any effect on the share capital or affect the substantial shareholders’ shareholdings of Malton.
5. Directors’ and Substantial Shareholders’ Interest
None of the Directors and substantial shareholders of Malton or persons connected to them have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Development Agreement.
6. Directors’ Statement
The Board of Directors of Malton is of the opinion that the terms of Development Agreement are fair and reasonable and is in the best interest of the Company.
7. Documents Available for Inspection
Copies of the following documents are available for inspection at the registered office of KCPM at 22nd Menara Uni.Asia, 1008 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur during normal business hours from Monday to Friday (except for public holidays) for a period of fourteen (14) days from the date this announcement:
i) The Development Agreement; and
ii) The Deed of Rescission and Revocation.
This announcement is dated 31 October 2003.
Eric,
Thank you for leaving a comment.
I’m redirecting your “comment” to the Lutheran Church HQ. If I’m not mistaken, Mr. Edward Lee your recent elected Assemblyman (http://edwardleepj.blogspot.com/) has spoken to our Bishop on this matter. Perhaps you could also speak to him as well.