PUSPAKOM AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

18 years old, wholly owned subsidiary of DRB-Hicom,  PUSPAKOM took one step forward into CSR to ensure that its employees are healthy to perform at its best when Puspakom appointed world's oldest, 21 years old military-inspired group outdoor personal training, the Chief's Original Bootcamp (COBC).

Puspakom is Malaysia's only  concessionaire appointed by the Malaysian government to undertake all mandatory inspections for commercial and public vehicles, as well as private vehicles for hire-purchase financing, ownership transfer and insurance purposes. With more than 1,300 employees performing more than 3 million vehicle inspections annually, their employee's fitness and health became one of the group's driving factor to achieve its target and performances.

Yesterday, 12 October 2012 was the first COBC session held at Wisma DRB-Hicom, Glenmarie. We are pleased and proud to be appointed by Puspakom and look forward to serving all members of DRB-Hicom group. 

The Chief's Original Bootcamp  was represented by 3 Reds, 3 Blues and 1 err.. long sleeves whom rushed out from a meeting to meet with Puspakom. To show COBC's seriousness in our services, both Dr Malek Aziz and Armin Baniaz Pahamin being the owners of COBC Malaysia left our appointments early to ensure everything was perfect. The platoon commander for Puspakom was Sarge (COBC) Tom and assisted by Sarge (COBC) Nawal and Corporal (COBC) Wan. The support in Blue were COBC co-founder Dr Malek Aziz, Farhanah Bamadhaj and Rose Emini Pahamin. I had to leave to attend to another appointment.

Below are some snapshots and candid of Puspakom-in-action. (Click on Picture to enlarge)

LANDED!! BIG BOYS TOYS.. I MEAN COBC TOYS

Landed!!! After weeks if not months of waiting, our equipments with retail value exceeding RM20,000 had finally landed and this weekend the Chief's Original Bootcamp Instructors will be trained and certified as the first Alpha Strong instructors in Malaysia.

To acquire the perfect form and techniques, it is important that our instructors continuously attend to various training and re-training. There is no compromise in workout forms and techniques and every year, we would add new equipments to optimize your training result. Yes we hear ya..

Asked, and you shall receive!! Be ready for a brand new you!! only at the Chief's Original Bootcamp!!!

NEW BALANCE GOOD FORM RUNNING WORKSHOP

New Balance Good form running Workshop will be held at Damansara Heights on Saturday, 13 October 2012 and conduct by the founders of Chief's Original Bootcamp program come military-fitness specialist Chief Brabon & Gunny Emily. Chief Brabon and Gunny Brabon are also the product ambassador for New Balance and Body Science Athlete.

With a good form running, Gunny Brabon ran her first long distance 50km Ultra-marathon and completed it in 4hours 55 minutes (2nd place- Womens Open category). Gunny had never ran farther than 21km. Chief Brabon on the other hand, completed the 50km ultra-marathon in 3 hours 40 minutes.

The NB Good Running Form Workshop on 13 October will be divided into two (2) Groups as follows:

Group 1 at  0700-0800; and 
Group 2 at 0830-0930.

A small fee of RM30 will be charge for exiting recruits of COBC and RM50 for non-COBC recruits. For Registration and payment, please click HERE.  

For address, maps and direction, please click HERE. Yes, 4 days counting down and be quick if you have not registered!!

There are many benefits of good form running but the two most important being, (1) Injury prevention; and (2) Better overall running experience. There are four (4) key to good form!! (1) Posture where put your body in good alignment (2) Mid-Foot (3) Cadence - 180 steps per minute as a good benchmark. (4) Lean.

A NATIONAL CAR FOR CAMBODIA

Last year, while I was in Cambodia for a different project, there was a discussion and proposal to re-badge and assemble Proton stable of cars as a Cambodia national car but Cambodia being a left hand drive, PROTON (previous management) mentioned that they were not interested until PROTON plant in China is completed (for the left hand drive market). Recently, a UK based automotive company, BWI Group signed a USD$2 billion Joint Venture to build a factory and manufacture Cambodia's own cars as a Cambodia National vehicle within the next three years.

I do not know if this was a lost to PROTON or otherwise but from the projected sales (by the signed JV Co) of 300,000 cars to be sold for domestic market, within ASEAN and globally... It should either be a market to be reckon with or probably an unrealistic projection? especially with a current demand of only 3,000 cars sold in Cambodia domestic car market according to Ford.

The Joint Venture was between The Kingdom of Cambodia, a Government-Link-Company ACICA Group (click HERE for details) and UK-based automotive company BWI Group (click HERE for further details). ACICA Board of Director was represented by 50% Malaysian but non were from the automotive industry (For details of ACICA Board of Directors, click HERE).

PROTON EDAR NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER HISHAM OTHMAN MEETS THE DEALERS

There were three prominent key factors conveyed by Hisham Othman, 3 weeks after his appointment as Proton Edar's Chief Executive Officer at the first engagement chaired by the new management since DRB-Hicom took over.

First being Integrity. Quoted PESB Chief Executive Officer Hisham Othman, "I am a paid employee and will never take any extra sen other than my paid salary!!". If anyone has any information on any unethical behaviour pertaining to Proton Edar Sdn Bhd, call me!! said Hisham Othman whom then gave out his personal handphone number and email address to all the dealers. This was the second time he repeated this statement. Once, was during PEDA unofficial engagement with Hisham when he adamantly stated that he just cannot comprehend anyone or any employee that tried to make any extra money from the company that feeds them.

Secondly, the dealers should and must always be treated as the Customer! "The dealers are the customer to Proton Edar. PROTON buyer are the dealer's and the end-customer but PESB's immediate customer are the dealers. Dealers will be treated as a customer. Gone were the days when Proton dealer's were being discriminated, managed through threats and forced-allocation (of cars irrespective of bookings and demand). 

BEFORE ITS TOO LATE

Waking up in the morning to see another day is really a true blessing that we at time overlooked, chasing errands after errands and endless meetings as well as appointments. Time seemed to always ran and fade away each and every day... further and further away from us. This morning was no exception... routine. I woke up this morning, logged on to Facebook and search in the inbox thousands of unopened work email that was lost in cybersphere but instead, I stumbled across an email that woke me up from being half asleep at 4:30am and woke me up from the daily routine.  The Facebook message read as follows:

"Hi Armin, not sure if you remember me but I was in COBC BUA in 2010 and also 2012. Recently I had to take a break as my wife gave birth to our second bundle of joy, baby Leah was born in June 18 and I was the happiest man alive. Though I was really looking forward to coming back to COBC once my wife finish her pantang. My plan was to join the September intake and I was all hands on deck but last Monday I received some devastating news which shook my world and shattered all hopes and dreams in my life. I was confirmed diagnosed with Leukemia and need to go through a long treatment to kill all the white cells. I just want to tell you that now you and Doc Malik are my greatest motivation to beat this Disease. I'm staying strong for my two princess and am positive that I will survive. Take care and send my regards to the rest. I will see u in 6 months in BUA and you have my word for it. Lastly thanks for being in inspiration and motivation to go through this whole ordeal!
hooyah!"

GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH CHIEF BRABON AND GUNNY BRABON THE FOUNDERS OF THE ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP ON 13 OCTOBER 2012

Yes you heard it right! The Co-founder of the Original Bootcamp, Australia and Chief's Original Bootcamp Chief Brabon and Gunny Brabon is coming to town on the 13 October 2012.
 
BOOTCAMP SESSION WITH CHIEF AND GUNNY!

At the Chief's Original Bootcamp, our program is scientifically designed only by Chief Brabon whom was equipped with a 21 years of military-fitness bootcamp experience. Gunny is the oldest and most experience military-fitness bootcamp women instructor in the world. Get up close and personal with both Chief and Gunny on 13 October 2012 at Damansara Heights! For map, click HERE.

We are pleased to invite all past, present and future recruit to attend the training with world's most respected military fitness expert at Damansara Heights Charlie at 5:30am to 6:30am (Please note, it is not at 5:45-6:45am).

Except for recruits registered at Damansara Heights Charlie, all other existing recruits or non-recruits and friends must register at HERE. Click on Members if you have registered with us before or New Recruit if you have never registered with us. Then select Kuala Lumpur and click on "Bootcamp with Chief & Gunny". There is NO FEES charge for this session.

LAST DAY FOR AN INCREDIBLE OFFER!!

LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR ONLY RM199 per month!! End the year 2012 with a brand new you!!

PROMOTION: Q4

PRICE: RM199 per month (RM100 savings from the usual RM299)


PERIOD: either OCTOBER or NOVEMBER or DECEMBER or any two months or all.

PRODUCT: All 12 Sessions a month (at your location) + Buffet Bootcamp (train as much as you want at any other platoons)

PHILISOPY: Ordinary people getting extraordinary result. Result Guarantee or Money Back

PLACE: All Platoons
(For details on which location and time, click HERE). What is the Chief Original Bootcamp? Click HERE.

TAIPING INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2012

Sixty Six (66) from the Chief's Original Bootcamp (COBC)  regiment (from Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Penang registered for the Taiping International marathon 2012. Those registered were as follows:

42km COBC Runners Kenny Lock Heng Weng, Shazni Abdullah Zubir, Armin Baniaz Pahamin, Abdul Adzhim Zaharudin. 21km Male Runners were Joe Liew, Chun Chia kai, John Chuah, Jeffry Wong, Affiq Zakie, James Fong Khee Hoa, Mohd Faizul Yaakub, Sheikh Hisham Iskandar, Adam heng, Lilian Lee, Afiza Abdul Halin, Norliza Mohd Khalid, Viki Lim, Maslina Ahmad Ismail, May Lyn Wong, Toh Shear Ling, Sarge (COBC) Nawal aka Nawal Aini Zulkifli, Erny Marlina Mohsen, Ilyanna Aylin Ayob, Taj Mahal Aquino. Cheah Boon Chong aka Sarge (COBC) Boon, Corporal Kenny (Foo Sze Ken), Christina Cheah, Heng Lee lee, Kelly Ong Kai Li, Priscilla Lee, Sion Koay, Wong Kwei Yee, Lau Phaik San, Kevin Chew, Marccus Low, Novelle Ooi, Eric Yeoh, Patrick Phuah, Ewe Cheong.

10km Runners were Raja Affandi Raja Jamaludin, Advance Tan Sen Sen, Colin Chong Wern Loong, Darren Teh, Jorge Arenas, Tan Wee Liam, Ineo Yee Feng (IRINK), Chan Meng Yam, Nor Sabrina, Mohd Noor, Lorrine Cynthia Xavier, Sarah Tan, Yvonne Tan Yen Ching, Avril Chan, Ley Tzyy Jia, Patricia Lim Poh Kam, Elgy Tan, Rose Emini Pahamin and Bahariah Bahadom, Jelin Chew Ann Ling and Wong See Ying.

Kids runners, Raja Normaisara Iman, Raja Annastasia Mikyle, Asheley Karen Chiong Su Lin, Ashley Rui Jun Wong, Jayden Wong Ye Li, Jason Tam Wye Ki, Aaraf Armin.

Of course, those were those registered. From the list of those registered, some did not run due to some injury, some did not run because they lack the training, some did not run because they chicken out (FFK), some ran a shorter distance and some did not race because the organiser failed miserably from observing their own schedule.

I ran a shorter distance by "being Sheikh Hisham". I took Hisham's 21km bib instead of the registered 42km after being talked out to be abit pragmatic on the lack of training... but overall, those from COBC regiment that actually ran did well and some even to be among the top 10 best when they manage to secure a good timing.

GRAB IT!! RM199 PER MONTH FOR EITHER OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER OR ANY TWO OR THREE MONTHS!!! GRAB IT!!!

Yes, we want you to end this year 2012 with a biggest than ever HOOYAH in fitness, health and physical transformation and as such, we are pleased to announced the promotion for the 4th quarter better than ever.

PROMOTION CODENAME: Q4
BOOKING PERIOD:  
15 SEPTEMBER 2012 
TO 22 SEPTEMBER 2012. Must register & pay within the period.

AMOUNT: RM199 per month

WHICH MONTH: either OCTOBER or NOVEMBER or DECEMBER or any two months or all.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO GET AT THE END OF 8 WEEKS AT COBC?

It was a quiet morning at Bandar Utama until the Chief's Original Bootcamp session began. Somehow, I knew Mohamad Fazli, Andy Wong and Chee Ping purposely allow us to overtook them to get a total of 90 Grunts in a session that toned our chest muscle, legs, abs and legs!! As if that was not enough, after the session they add another 10 Grunts to make it 100 Grunts and they say I am kiasu? But that is what it takes to be a winner. Last year, Mohamad Fazli was the Malaysia Champ for best physical transformation at Australia's 8 Week Challenge.

Less than two (2) weeks ago, Chief and Gunny Brabon from the Original Bootcamp, Australia (Chief Original Bootcamp licensor) threw the challenge again to everyone for a total physical re-branding in just 8 weeks for only AUD29.90 (for current recruit or AUD$59.90 for non-OBC/COBC)! This is the third year that Chief and Gunny Brabon threw the challenge and even throw in a Grand Prize of RM15,000 to be won by recruit with the best physical transformation subject to those recruits being trained at COBC for the whole 8 weeks period. Yes, that is how confident COBC is about its program. 

What can you expect to get at the end of 8 weeks? Result guarantee!!

THE NEW VIBRAM FIVE FINGERS SPYRIDON & SEEYA HAS ARRIVED!!

You know what they say about women and shoes... Actually it is not true!! Men has same fetishes for shoes!! Today we took delivery of boxes of the latest Vibram Five Fingers SPYRIDON AND SEEYA!! Mine is only four pairs and the balance in hundreds of pairs are for COBC. We are the Vibram authorised distributor.

Of course, I got for myself all the colours for both Spyridon and Seeya having wear them as my official foot wear for work, running, bootcamp, partying and even for meeting. Two pairs will be sponsored each for the Malaysia Winner and its 1st Runner up for the Chief's Original Bootcamp Malaysia 8 Week Challenge 2012.

How does the latest Italian shoe Vibram Five Fingers look like? See below.....

WORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS STRICLY FOR COBC RECRUITS ONLY

Sarge (COBC) Tom

Yes!! We finally got it!!! Although we are not able to get the BSC products used and recommended by Australia due to Malaysia strict and lengthy licensing requirement but we sourced and found an alternative which has an equivalent or if not better content that cost the same (some are more expensive than BSC) but we managed to negotiate for a cheaper bulk prices.... especially for you. 

No!! We do not profiteer from this (not even for petrol fee) because we simply wants to make it cheaper and easier for you to get the result to win the 8WC. COBC Malaysia wants you to be the the Grand Champion and win the RM15,000.

All the products from both stacks proposed are suitable for both men and women who are physically active for optimal results. As the Ultimate Nutrition Ultra Ripped contains stimulant, it is not suitable for customers who are on specific medication, with high blood pressure, and/or with heart problems. Please do consult your physicians for consultation if you have medical condition.

The SUPPLEMENTS are as follows:

COBC & 8 WEEKS CHALLENGE FAQ UPDATES!!

(This blog article is and will be updated regularly for the latest FAQ)

First and foremost, we apologized for the late reply and non-replies of emails. COBC is a small owner-operated business that is run on the passion and enthusiasm of a team who believes and trust in nothing else but in result and customer satisfaction.

Put your hand up if you have any questions..

Ok okay.... We hear ya..

So, here are some of answers to some of the questions on 8 Weeks Challenge and COBC sessions that was emailed to us.

1) Can I still register and participate in the 8 Week Challenge? 

Yes you can!! but you MUST register and pay before Wednesday, 5 September!

2) Do I need to pay for October as well?

Yes you need to pay for both September and October ONLY IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING in the Challenge. Otherwise, you can pay monthly and wait for October Early Bird Promotion.

HOMEWORK FOR 8WC IS OUT!!

Ideal couple! Fitness Guru Chief Brabon and Gunny Brabon

Beside the Inferno 3.0 diet plan, the 3x a week BOOTCAMP session at COBC, you would also need to do some homework!! Yes.. to have the best of health, to look sexy and stunning, you have to work and earn it!! The homework workout program is available now at www.eightweekchallenge.com.my

If you have not registered for the challenge that only cost AUD29.90 and 2 months of COBC session, please quickly do so now!! The last day to upload your measurement & pre-challenge photo is on 5 September!! For an idiot-proof step by step guide to register, click HERE. For an idiot-proof guide to upload the measurement and photos, click HERE.

Please log in by entering your username and password, then click on "Resources" and at the sub-menu, click workouts. A whole week of workout is displayed and will be changed everyweek!! At COBC, Chief does not repeat the same workout twice!! Never!! This is to make sure you dont get bored and is up to new challenging workout everyday.

IDIOT PROOF GUIDE TO UPDATE YOUR PRE-8 WEEK CHALLENGE MEASUREMENT

2011 Chief's Eight Week Challenge Winners

Sunday, 2nd September 2012. Today is the last day before the start of the most talked about Original Bootcamp Australia's 8 weeks Challenge which the Chief's Original Bootcamp Malaysia is a part of. This is so far, a once a year program and you really do not want to miss this as you will stand a chance to win RM15,000 if you are voted as the overall grand Champion, or RM3,000 (AUD1,000) if you are voted as the overall 1st runner-up. For Malaysia, if you are voted as the Malaysia Champion, you will get RM3,000 worth of New Balance voucher to go shopping and win the latest Vibram Spyridon (worth RM489). If you are selected to be Malaysia 1st runner-up, you will also win the latest Vibram Spyridon (worth RM489). So if you have not register, please do so by clicking HERE for an idiot proof guide to 8 Week Challenge registration. 

Once you are registered, please make sure you observe and comply to the important dates. For a refresher/reminder of those important dates, please click HERE.

Part of the requirement to stand a chance to win this challenge is for you to take your measurement and per-challenge picture. This measurement MUST be uploaded ON or BEFORE Wednesday, 5 September 2012!!!

3 DAYS COUNTDOWN FOR 8 WEEKS CHALLENGE!!

3 days countdown for the most talked about Chief's Original Bootcamp 8 Weeks Challenge!! To excite the challenge further COBC is pleased to offer the latest Vibram Spyridon or Seeya (Retailing at RM489) to the Malaysia Champion on top of the RM3,000 New Balance Voucher.

Malaysia 1st Runner up too will get the latest Vibram Spyridon or Seeya (worth RM489).

That is.. if you did not win the RM15,000 Grand Champion!! but somehow.... I have a big feeling, someone from Malaysia shall win! We are at war!!

Beside the 6 packs abs, lean, mean and sexy hotbods.. you get to own the latest vibram, only 2 days left before registration is closed. For further information, click HERE and for an idiot proof guide to registration, please click HERE.

CHIEF'S 8 WEEK CHALLENGE IS BACK!!

Australia ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP had once again launched the most talked about 8 Weeks Challenge!! and as BUA Delta Umesh Narasimhaihah said on facebook at here.. "I've waited a year to take up this challenge" but what is the Eight Weeks Challenge?

Eight Weeks Challenge or Codenamed 8WC is a challenge thrown by the Founder, program designer and Global Master trainer Chief Brabon & Gunny Emily to all recruits within the fraternity of the Original Bootcamp Australia and the Chief's Original Bootcamp Malaysia to re-brand and re-construct themselves to optimize weight and fat lost for a brand new you!! ........ In just 8 weeks!! and stand a chance to win RM15,000 for only AUD29.90 or equivalent to RM99.99 (depending on currency at the time of registration). (Picture on right- Mohamad Fazli- Bandar Utama Champion)

The Grand Champion will walk away with a RM15,000 prize!!!

With Chief Brabon, it is always the recruit themselves that should be idolised!! Although in his stable of instructors were all the hunk and babes with washboard abs and gorilla pecs but Chief had never portrayed his instructors as a role model because instructors are Superman sort of speak, they are by default, born an athlete and trained all their life to look and be strong the way they are. It is a default and a must have trait for an instructor but the recruits being an ordinary tom, dick and harry (or Malaysian says it Abu, Ah Chong, Ramasami) whom achieved extra-ordinary, head turning and jaw dropping result by and through following strictly the Chief's program, is worth being bragged about.

IDIOT PROOF GUIDE TO TAKE UP THE CHIEF'S CHALLENGE FOR A BETTER HEALTH & PHYSIQUE AND WIN RM15,000

What does it take to participate in world's best challenge? Please find below an idiot proof to registration. To register, first you must enrolled and be accepted for both September and October intake!! If you have not done so, please register now at HERE.

Then click on www.eightweekchallenge.com.my and you will reach at the website below. Click on Register now.

and you will reach the website below. Click on the AUD$29.90 being the fee for the 8WC participation to be paid to OBC HQ, Australia (the promoter of the 8WC).

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI

Taqabbalallâhu minnâ wa minkum (which means "[May] God accept from us and you [our fasts and deeds]"

On this auspicious month of Syawal, the month of Eid'ul Fitri, I seek and search for your forgiveness, for I may have done many wrongs with or without intention, being imperfect in all senses as a being.

May Allah swt bless you with the best of health, wealth and happiness.

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDIL FITRI.