Sponsored Ads space will be available again from 1 Jun 2008 to 30 Nov 2008. The cost of advertising is RM3,600 for 6 months. All proceeds from this ad space will be donated to Kumomo Schools in Cambodia, to pay for the Internet connection.

Rural School Project in Cambodia was brought to a whole new height with the acquisition of the domain name Kumomo.com!

On 19th November 2006, the domain Kumomo.com was registered. The Kumomo Project has been developed by the team at 1.com.my to match ad space owners and buyers. At the same time, a portion of the money is donated to a charitable cause. The first charity organization the Kumomo Team engaged was American Assistance for Cambodia (AAC).

In the recent months, an anonymous corporation has expressed keen interest in the domain name Kumomo.com. After a few rounds of discussions, they have decided to take full ownership of the domain name Kumomo.com and would make the necessary compensation to the project.

Most importantly, with the acquisition of the domain name, they have also generously agreed to donate USD26,000 to build 2 schools in Cambodia. This is in addition to the sum that has been collected from all members’ contribution to the Kumomo Tree Project all these while.

“Thank you very much for your very generous arrangement and gesture to turn this sum over to us to build two schools. We are very grateful and so will be hundreds of Cambodia children who will benefit by gaining an education they would otherwise would not be able to pursue,” said Bernard Krisher, Chairman of AAC.

What’s next?

Upon this stage of ownership transfer, the ex-Kumomo team will change to a new name and the effort to develop this ad booking platform will continue. A date of transfer is not confirmed, rather more, it is assured that there are various plans to add a lot of new features in the next release to help monetize the spaces on Kumomo.com.

It is with great awareness that this sudden change would cause various inconveniences to members. Yet the apologizes will hopefully be compensated with the additional funds which will be used in helping to accelerate the process of putting more Cambodian children in schools. The construction of both The Kumomo Tree One and Two School in Kompong Cham province is expected to begin in mid February and should be completed in July 2008.

In the meantime, Kumomo members will be:
1) kept updated on the construction progress of the 2 schools
2) notified once our new platform is released

And with that, on behalf of the Cambodian children and the ex-Kumomo team, wishes to express their highest gratitude to all that’s been part of the success and happenings.

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One of our Web Developer Alliance members, Mike and Daven, successfully secures 150k through the MSC Malaysia’s Technopreneur Pre-Seed Fund Programme. The fund allows them to develop their Big Satellite business plan into commercially focused ICT projects with prototype and detailed business plans suitable for venture funding & commercialisation.

Founded by Mike and Melvin, Density Professional team up with Daven of iFuzion Interactive to start the Big Satellite project. It intends to provide a platform to educate, inspire and connect Social Entrepreneurs. It highlights stories of Social Entrepreneurs, what they are doing, and how they are benefiting the communities and the environment.

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I have been following the development of this year’s Terry Fox Run, from the discussion threads of 1.com.my about creating the website and doing for charity and then on from the newly created Terry Fox Run KL website set up. I must say that I was truly happy to know that there would be a run this year as well, from reading your discussions, although it wasn’t officially announced yet :). I really enjoyed my run last year and was keeping a lookout to see if there would be one this year.

I would like to thank you and the rest of the team too, for contributing your time and effort in coming up with an online site where everyone everywhere can get access to information about this run as well as maintaining and managing it, not forgetting that you all do constantly send updates to us too.

I went for the run this year too, and truly enjoyed myself there being with everyone else soaking up the happy friendly atmosphere, although I didn’t stay long.

The people run for different reasons; I too ran with in mind the people whom I know have cancer, died of cancer as well as to give support in creating awareness. I didn’t run alone this year, I ran with a friend whom I got to know from last year’s run, and I got to know a new friend this year as well :)

I hope the proceeds of the run is put to good use.

Aoi, 10 Nov 2007

It is our pleasure to announce that an advertising space has been purchased on 1.com.my’s website. Adrian from Neowave Sdn Bhd, one of the leading shopping cart software / online store solution provider, purchased the space via Kumomo.com, a website dedicated to the buying and selling of all kinds of advertisement space.

You may wonder just what is so special about Adrian’s purchase. What more did he do than buy a space for advertisement? He did more than just purchase an ad space and here’s why: all of the proceeds from Adrian’s purchase went to the support of the Kumomo Tree Charity Projects. That very project is currently involved in the aiding of the construction of a Cambodian school. Such endeavors are the goals of the Kumomo Tree Charity Projects and with Adrian’s purchase this particular goal inches just that much closer to success.

The Kumomo Charity Tree Projects is, in essence, a unique proposition that makes people happy with its presence just like the one-of-a-kind Kumomo Tree. It is, like the tree, committed to contributing back to mankind and giving hope back to nature. But don’t just take our word for it; find out how you can be a part of the Kumomo Charity Tree Projects by visiting the website here. You won’t be disappointed! :D

The Terry Fox Run has been held in Malaysia for over 15 years. The Runs since 2001 have raised more than RM750,000/-, with 2006’s contribution being RM281,000.

The Terry Fox Run for 2007 will be held at the Lake Gardens. Directions to the site will be posted on the website as the date of the event approaches.

The organizers are seeking contributions of the following services/amenities/facilities. If you would like to assist, please send an email to organizer@terryfoxrunkl.org.

Currently. the online presense of Terry Fox Run KL will be jointly managed by team member of Web Developer Alliance.

Pre-register for the Terry Fox Run 2007 now!

About Terry Fox Run

Terry Fox was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and raised in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, a community near Vancouver on Canada’s west coast. An active teenager involved in many sports, Terry was only 18 years old when he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer) and forced to have his right leg amputated 15 centimetres (six inches) above the knee in 1977.

While in hospital, Terry was so overcome by the suffering of other cancer patients, many of them young children, that he decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. To date, more than $400 million has been raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry’s name through the annual Terry Fox Run, held across Canada and around the world.

There are a few things that are as heart-warming and uplifting than the telling of a memorable story. ‘Touching Story’ is a webpage that is dedicated to telling such great stories. It is a webpage dedicated to e-Visa travelers by giving them the chance to let the world know their most memorable experience while they were in the land of Cambodia.

Touching Story already contains a number of stories that have been written by people who traveled with the help of Cambodia e-Visa. Each of them had very different experiences to share but they all were left with an indelible memory in their minds after their journey. Klaus Moeller and Jessica Beltran were two such people. For Klaus, his experience was one of a touching reunion as he was re-united with a young girl whom he had met eight years ago when he last visited Cambodia. “It was amazing to find her – it took us nearly a whole day!â€? he said.

For Jessica, her memorable experience was one of simply falling in love with the children of Cambodia. Jessica, who had traveled to Cambodia with 11 others to help out in 5 different orphanages, had this to say: “Even though the language barrier was difficult they make every effort to talk with you and play with you. I loved every moment of spending time with these kids.�

Touching Story also allows for these stories to be shared across the net. By giving visitors across the globe the ability to ‘send a postcard’ they will be able to share Touching Story with anyone they want. These people then will also be able to share it will their own circle of friends and family.

To view and share all the stories please go to: http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/story.php

What is Cambodia e-Visa?

Launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia in April 2006, Cambodia e-Visa gives people the opportunity to have a visa to Cambodia without even leaving the comfort of home. Those interested need only fill an online application form and pay via their credit card. Applicants will subsequently receive an email of their tourist visa which they will only have to print out and bring along with them on their trip to Cambodia.

These e-visas are valid in over 5 major entry ports which are the Phnom Penh International Airport, the Siem Reap International Airport, Cham Yeam (Koh Kong), Poi Pet (Banteay Meanchey) and Bavet (Svay Rieng). The Cambodia e-Visa system also supports 25 languages and allows users to do checks and changes on the application, should he/she want to do so, at anytime online.

With over 20,000 travel visas already issued to travelers and tourists from over 120 countries, Cambodia e-Visa continues to look for ways to make the traveling experience easier and more enjoyable for tourists all around the world.

For the online application of Cambodia e-Visa and further information please visit:
http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/