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Newsletter | April 2014

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Happy Anniversary!

On 28 April 2014, Pelikan Group will turn 176 years old! From a humble beginning in 1838 as an ink and paint factory based in Hanover, Germany, Pelikan grew to become a global corporation with manufacturing facilities based in 3 continents producing many innovative and high quality writing instruments and stationery, and distributed across 170 countries worldwide. Pelikan Group is honoured to have marked many great milestones, particularly in the past decade. To celebrate our anniversary, PASB commemorates our 176th year with an Anniversary Sales for our wonderful dealers and staff with great discounts on our key products. This 176th Anniversary sales starts on 21 April till 16 May, so we hope that all will enjoy the many Pelikan, Herlitz and Geha products on very good, one time only offers during this period.

We also want to invite all staff for an Anniversary Breakfast on 28 April from 10:00 -10:30 am at PICB, Ground Floor meeting room. Please come for some snacks, some mingling, and some products ogling. It will super informal and if anybody wants to contribute with food and drinks, do let us know!

Last but not least, hope all will enjoy this month’s newsletter which featured the latest and upcoming happenings from Pelikan, as well as an article on how to keep our children safe from the dangers of dengue.

Phikyin Loo Yours sincerely,

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Gripster was successfully launched at 3 AEON BIG outlets Subang Jaya, Wangsa Maju and Mid Valley - on 22 & 23 March 2014. The launch was done by playing a simple game whereby customers have to remove the grip out of the Gripster and assemble it back on in less than 30 seconds. Customers who managed to do this were given a Gripster pen as a prize. Flyers were also given away to highlight the special features of Gripster for all the customers who came by.

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A new channel for Pelikan Fine Writing Instrument – Mandarin Oriental Shop Kuala Lumpur (MO Shop). Launched on 18 March 2014, the MO Shop offers a variety of Pelikan’s Fine Writing Instruments products. The MO Shop is located at the Lobby of Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur. Pay them a visit if you happen to be around the area!

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Okaidi Obaibi, a French clothing brand for kids, had an ‘Easter Egg Contest’ event with OneCard customers in 1Utama shopping mall on 19th April 2014. Pelikan was one of the sponsors for the ‘Easter Egg Contest’, where the kids designed their Easter eggs using Pelikan’s water colours.

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FINE WRITING INSTRUMENTS P200/205 and Edelstein ink cartridge feature Time and again, we were asked why Pelikan doesn’t offer its Classic pens with a cartridge mechanism – for those who travel a lot and for those who prefer the quick exchange of a cartridge to the more elaborate filling with a piston mechanism. At first, we hesitated. After all, Pelikan is the epitome for classical fountain pens with the famous piston mechanism. But when the demand came more and more often, we decided to act on it. Now, we readily admit that the simple beauty of the P200 took our breath away. We are happy to offer two very popular versions made of high quality resin in black – either with gold or with silver applications. They both have a stainless steel nib, either highly polished or 24 carat gold plated, in four sizes: EF, F, M, and B. To exchange the cartridge, the fountain pen can be screwed open right at the ring. This is also the part that has to be exchanged in case of a nib change. As a perfect combination and to enhance the visual impression in your store, you should combine this sleek fountain pen with the new Edelstein Ink Cartridges in their attractive metal boxes – they are first-class eyecatchers, both in your store and when you use them!

P200/P205 Fountain Pen – RM330 per piece Edelstein ink cartridges – RM19.90 per box

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It’s official, Color Blocking is released! Available at selected Cold Storage outlets in Klang Valley, check out the eye catching display!

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What is dengue?

Dengue (or denggi) is one of the most common mosquitoborne diseases in Malaysia. It is so common that the Health Ministry maintains a current dengue report on its homepage, updated weekly. Dengue causes a high fever and a rash. Most people with dengue will be ill for about 10 days and, with the right treatment, will then recover.

How does dengue spread?

The female tiger mosquito spreads the dengue virus. Unlike most mosquitoes, dengue-causing mosquitoes bite during the day. These mosquitoes breed in warm, humid weather and in stagnant water. This is why the number of dengue cases increases during the monsoon season.

What are the symptoms of dengue fever?

Dengue in infants and toddlers usually starts with the symptoms of a viral illness: • high fever or temperature; • runny nose; • cough; • a mild skin rash.

Older children may have: • a high fever; • pain behind the eyes and in the joints; • backaches and headaches.

What do I do if I think my child has dengue fever?

If your child has a fever and skin rashes or aching joints, contact your doctor immediately. As the symptoms of dengue and chikungunya are similar, your doctor may ask for a blood test to confirm the diagnosis. There is no specific cure for dengue, but there is treatment for the symptoms. Your doctor may prescribe paracetamol for the fever. Don’t give your child any anti-inflammatories - they could affect your child’s blood platelets.

You can: • make sure your child gets plenty of rest; • give him light and nourishing food; • put a wet cloth on his forehead every so often to help keep the fever down.

Dengue may last up to 10 days, but some people may continue feeling tired for up to a month.

How can I reduce the chances of my child picking up dengue?

There is no vaccine against dengue. The best way to protect your child is to get rid of the mosquitoes that spread the virus.

Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. Make sure your house and the surrounding area is free of stagnant water, rotting vegetation and old flowerpots, especially in the monsoon season.

You could also: • dress your child in long-sleeved clothes and long pants to minimise skin exposure; • dress your child wear light-coloured clothes (dark colours attract mosquitoes); • use citronella oil-based creams and sprays or other herbal mosquito repellents; • use mosquito nets while sleeping; • install mosquito meshes on windows; • air conditioning also helps keep mosquitoes at bay.

Even if your child has had an attack of dengue, it does not give him immunity against the other three closely-related, but distinct dengue viruses. Untreated dengue can develop into dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) which can cause bleeding, liver failure, convulsions and even death. Also, dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) usually develops in people who have already had dengue. So, prevention is very important.

You can find the full article at: http://www.babycenter.com. my/a1021718/dengue-in-children

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up! s ’ t a Wh We would like to welcome new staff who joined us in the month of April, pls give a warm welcome to Ms. Subashini Kanasan, Supply Chain Management Executive for PASB. (subashini@pelikan.com.my, ext 129) and Ms. WeeLin Lok, IPC Executive for PICB (weelin.lok@pelikan.com.my, ext 231)!

Baby news! Ms. Juliza, Accounts Executive of PASB, had given birth to a beautiful baby boy on 31st March 2014. We wish her many congratulations for this joyour occasion!

PASB recently scored some new Pelikan T-shirts for its staff. Check out our well-dressed boys from the Warehouse. For those without Tshirts, don’t fret. Just ask your HoD to contact the Finance department of PASB to get your T-shirts today!

What’s next in May ?

Stay tuned Mommies, your big day awaits ...

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