New Straits Times articles from August 2001, page 40

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More than just bargains and discounts.
August 2, 2001... THE fact that the booths are located all under one roof also provides visitors ample opportunities to conveniently check and compare prices before making a decision. However, there is more to PC Fair than bargains and discounts! The Quiz...

For good photo-quality print.
August 2, 2001... CANON S800 (Colour Bubblejet photo printer) Manufacturer: Canon Inc Enquiries: Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd (Tel: 03-7446000) Price: RM1,750 WHEN it comes to photo processing, the traditional photo outlets are still the...

New high-end Kodak digital cameras.
August 2, 2001... DIGITAL cameras are making their way mainstream and Kodak (M) Sdn Bhd has launched two high-end models. The new DCS Pro Back and DCS 760 are targeted at professional photographers. The DCS Pro Back comes with a 16-megapixel charge-coupled...

New Lotus knowledge server for e-business.
August 2, 2001... TO help businesses maintain and grow their knowledge capital, Lotus Development Corp has launched an advanced data search and expertise location called Lotus Discover Server. The new solution, combined with the capabilities of the...

New large-capacity portable drives.
August 2, 2001... A PORTABLE drive that is durable and offers a large storage capacity is a boon to today's computer users. PC Domesticated (M) Sdn Bhd, together with Castlewood Systems (M) Sdn Bhd, has introduced new ORB 2.2-gigabyte (GB) portable drives with...

Code to deal with electronic content (HL).
August 2, 2001... THE Communications and Multimedia Content Forum (CMCF), which comes under the auspices of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is in the process of formulating a Content Code comprising model procedures for dealing...

Portal for interactive legal information.
August 2, 2001... THE legal fraternity which seems to be the furthest behind in terms of adopting information and communications technology (ICT) is ramping up its efforts in moving to the New Economy. As part of the plan, a team of legal and technical...

Sun sees growth from consulting services.
August 2, 2001... IN light of the current economic slowdown, more computer companies are turning to services as their growth engine. Among them is Sun Microsystems. Throughout the Asia-Pacific region, the company will focus on investing in its...

Joining forces for new smartcard.
August 2, 2001... VISA International has joined forces with STMicroelectronics to provide banks with a cost-effective way to introduce single application smartcards and reduce fraud. Developed in partnership with IBM, the card which will cost less than...

CashTech aims for business growth.
August 2, 2001... INDIAN information and communications technology (ICT) outfit CashTech Asia Pte Ltd is bullish about its prospects in Malaysia this year, following increasing demand for its cash management solutions from the banking community. Its chief...

Re-evaluating CRM strategies for profitable customer relationships.
August 2, 2001... ORGANISATIONS need to re-evaluate their existing customer relationship management (CRM) strategies and business intelligence base to build more permanent and profitable relationships. IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd's chief executive officer Voon...

Time for PC bargain hunting.
August 2, 2001... ANYTIME now is a good time to buy a personal computer (PC). With prices falling and processor speed rising, these are the days of "incredible deals, unbelievable prices". In an increasingly competitive market, dealers are trying hard to push...

New paradigm for enterprise storage.
August 2, 2001... TO gain a competitive advantage, businesses must access and process key information quickly. For that information to be put to use immediately, the organisation's storage capabilities should be continuously available, deployed dynamically and...

Centres to showcase Compaq's solutions.
August 2, 2001... A TYPICAL way of showcasing technologies and solutions is to go on a roadshow. However, not all technologies and solutions can be demonstrated clearly in such an open environment. Compaq's Enterprise Storage Group (ESG), reputed to be the...

Respectable results despite slowdown.
August 2, 2001... WHILE it is easy to record robust growth in a booming economy, the real test of managerial mettle comes in lean times, where the sales in the entire industry are down. It is in these lean times in the personal computer (PC) industry that...

Hacken still has 'sold-out' status.
August 2, 2001... AMONG the four foreign artistes performing at Saturday's "August Solid Live 2001" concert, Hacken Lee is the most experienced, having been in showbusiness for more than 15 years. Despite that, he still is popular: he co-hosts the TV...

Just no ape-ing Burton.
August 2, 2001... HIS movies have that out-of-this-world quality but are nevertheless box- office hits. Just take Batman, Beetlejuice, Mars Attacks, Edward Scissor- hands and Sleepy Hollow, for example. Director Tim Burton's latest effort, Planet Of The...

It's Cooke's 3rd version of Mahler's 'Tenth'.
August 2, 2001... SPACE being available, this is the moment to acknowledge a letter I received some weeks ago from Ho Hock Doong of the Malaysian Mahlerites correcting some errors in my review of Mahler's Tenth Symphony in the New Straits Times on March 7. ...

Music Review: Works to treasure.
August 2, 2001... Howard Ferguson, Octet op. 4; Five Bagatelles op. 9; Violin Sonata no. 2, op. 10. Gerald Finzi, Elegy. The Nash Ensemble, Clifford Benson (piano), Levon Chilingirian (violin). Hyperion CDA66192 IT is a particular pleasure for me to write this...

RM800m road projects slated for Johor districts.
August 2, 2001... THE Johor Government has approved 10 major road projects costing RM800 million under the Eighth Malaysia Plan. State Works and Public Infrastructure Committee chairman Adam Abdul Hamid said among the 10 projects was the upgrading of the...

Safe crossing at last for villagers.
August 2, 2001... BEFORE AND AFTER... the once-"twisted" bridge in Kampung Kuala Tekai is now a safe crossing for residents from four villages around Kuala Nerang in Kedah. The bridge suffered damage after a raging Sungai Pedu wrecked its foundations a...

Dream homes put on hold.
August 2, 2001... SIX years after purchasing bungalow lots in Taman Desa Impian, Jalan Cheras, Kajang, the 118 buyers are still without their dream homes as they have not been issued with individual titles by the developer. As a result, the buyers - three...

Maybank Group rewards 34 children of employees.
August 2, 2001... THIRTY-FOUR children of Maybank Group staff from the Klang Valley were rewarded for achieving good results in their Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) last year. They each received a certificate and cash...

Workshop to discourage students from smoking.
August 2, 2001... THE Kuala Lumpur West Lions Club will be holding workshops under its anti- smoking campaign for students. The campaign, themed Free From Smoking, was launched by Pemadam deputy president Datuk Lee Lam Thye at Leisure Mall Cheras last...

'Fiery accident' drama at BP station along highway.
August 2, 2001... A FIRE drill organised by BP Malaysia Sdn Bhd at its petrol station along the Besraya Highway caught the attention of passing motorists who actually slowed down to catch a glimpse of the "accident". Participated by about 100 people from...

Maxis Mobile rewards top SMS users.
August 2, 2001... SIX Maxis Mobile customers who regularly tuned in to Redi98.8 for Maxis's SMS text messaging received their grand prizes at a presentation ceremony held by Maxis Communications Berhad at the Rediffusion office in Kuala Lumpur recently. ...

Meeting with suppliers over egg pricing.
August 2, 2001... THE Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs will meet the Federation of Livestock Farmers' Associations next week to talk on egg pricing. The outcome of the talk will help the Ministry decide whether egg is to be declared a controlled...

Toddler's 'Turtle' art piece wins grand prize.
August 2, 2001... AN artork of a huge, colourful turtle with handprints for the shells and footprints for the legsm has won the grand prize of the Gain Plus Smart print contest. The owner of the art piece was 18-month-old Hooi Ling Yut, who took home a...

Newly-designed labels for Ribena.
August 2, 2001... RIBENA, a blackcurrant Vitamin-C rich drink for children, has introduced newly-designed labels on its bottles. Ribena senior brand manager at Glaxo SmithKline Sdn Bhd, Tammy Loo, said the new contemporary look was aimed at revamping...

New floral fragrance for women from Ralph Lauren.
August 2, 2001... DESIGNER brand Ralph Lauren launched Ralph, its latest fragrance for women, at the concourse area of Suria Kuala Lumpur City Centre shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur recently. The new perfume has a colourful floral fragrance, and is targeted...

Weekday golf promotion at Sungai Petani club.
August 2, 2001... THE Cinta Sayang Golf & Country Club, together with the Cinta Sayang Hotel in Sungai Petani, Kedah is offering the "Cinta Weekday Swing" golf promotion. The promotion is valid until end of the month. Cinta Sayang Hotel sales and...

Yoong gets Minardi seat.
August 2, 2001... SPORTS Minister Datuk Hishammuddin Hussein yesterday confirmed that Malaysian single-seater driver Alexander Yoong will make his Formula One debut with European Minardi F1 this season, either at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sept 2 or at the...

Don't succumb to hate campaigns.
August 2, 2001... JOHN Teo gave an encouraging response to my letter about the Prime Minister's 20 years of service and my gratitude to the man and his family (NST, July 30). In response to the unwelcome remarks I get when expressing positive opinions on...

Alleviating the difficulties faced by foreign spouses.
August 2, 2001... THE news report "Review law on foreign spouses" (NST, July 30) is most timely and a relief to many troubled souls who are married to foreign spouses. Women and Family Development Minister Datuk Shahrizat Abdul Jalil should be commended...

Teacher inspired by blind man's resolve.
August 2, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - A blind man's determination to rise above his difficulties inspired English teacher Nasip Khor Chanan Singh to write a prize-winning essay in a Social Security Organisation competition. Nasip, who teaches at Sekolah...

'Second link for Penang wasteful, unnecessary'.
August 2, 2001... PENANG, Wed. - The proposed second link for Penang is unnecessary and wasteful, Consumers Association of Penang president S.M. Mohamed Idris said today. He said the Government should instead improve the existing infrastructural...

City roads diversion for Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival.
August 2, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Several roads leading to shopping complexes along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman will be closed in stages for the next three days to ease traffic flow during the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival's launch on Saturday. City...

Hampers, T-shirts to be given to first 1,000 who sign up for Biggie.
August 2, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - It pays to register early for the Malay Mail Big Walk 2001 which will be held on Oct 14. The first 1,000 registrants for the Biggie would get a T-shirt and a hamper from sponsors, organising chairman Shamsaini Salim...

RM1,000 for autistic centre.
August 2, 2001... PENANG, Wed. - B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn Bhd has donated RM1,000 to the Penang Autistic Centre as part of its goodwill in helping out children who suffer from autism. The company's group managing director (commercial) for Asia...

Stronger KL-Manila ties on Arroyo's agenda.
August 2, 2001... PRESIDENT Gloria Arroyo is expected to call for enhanced to call for enhanced co-operation between Malaysia and the Philippines to further develop the country's health, education and tourism during her State visit next week. In line with...

TV3 to complete restructuring by February.
August 2, 2001... SISTEM Televisyen Malaysia Bhd's (TV3) extensive restructuring scheme is expected to be completed by February, said its chief operating officer Azliza Ahmad Tajudin Kuala Lumpur yesterday. "We are all working hard towards this and a lot...

CIMB launches Swift plus 2.
August 2, 2001... COMMERCE International Merchant Bankers Bhd yesterday launched its latest share margin financing Share Window Interest Free Trading plus 2 (Swift plus 2) for retail investors trade on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange. Swift plus 2...

Naluri approval for stake in TRI.
August 2, 2001... NALURI Bhd's board of directors has approved the company's participation in the proposed restricted issue of up to 724.138 million new ordinary shares of RM1 each in Technology Resources Industries Bhd at RM1.45 per share. Perdana...

HP wins RM1 million contract.
August 2, 2001... MINI-CIRCUITS Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd - a multinational manufacturer of radio frequency, intermediate frequency and microwave products - has awarded a RM1 million consulting contract to Hewlett-Packard Sales Malaysia. The award is...

Chip producer Hitachi closing Johor plants.
August 2, 2001... JAPAN'S third largest chip producer Hitachi Ltd will be closing down its three plants in Johor by the end of the year. This is in line with its plans to withdraw from the production of its cathode ray tubes (CRTs), which are components...

Maybank's housing loan incentives.
August 2, 2001... MALAYAN Banking Bhd is offering housing loan incentives to customers in conjunction with the Malaysia Property Exposition (Mapex) 2001 currently being held nationwide. Mapex 2001, organised by the Retail Estate and Housing Developers...

DPIM to focus on Asean next.
August 2, 2001... THE Malaysian Islamic Chamber of Commerce plans to help spawn similar bodies elsewhere in Asean and thus create a region-wide network of Muslim entrepreneurs. Chamber president Tengku Tan Sri Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail said DPIM is...

Japan sets up fund to harness ICT potential.
August 2, 2001... MANILA: The Asian Development Bank has set up a 1,273.3 million yen (RM38 million) Japan Fund for Information and Communication Technology to harness the potential of ICT and bridge the growing digital divide in the Asia Pacific. ADB...

Form-co.com to offer online registration.
August 2, 2001... ONLINE company registration will soon be made possible with Form-Co.com, an Internet portal by BizAid Technologies Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Info-House IT Sdn Bhd and Renong Group's technology incubator Optixlab Sdn Bhd. According...

KLCI futures contracts settle firmer.
August 2, 2001... THE Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) futures contracts closed steadier on the Malaysia Derivatives Exchange (MDEX), in line with gains on the cash market. At the close, spot August surged 17.8 points to 676.5, nearby September jumped...

Major currencies close higher against the ringgit.
August 2, 2001... MOST major currencies closed stronger against the ringgit yesterday. At 5pm, the Japanese yen was flat at 3.0445/0461 from 3.0445/0458 at Tuesday's close. The euro rose against the ringgit to 3.3434/3458 from 3.3272/3292, the...

Aye to gender equality (HL).
August 2, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2001 which, among other things, seeks to end discrimination against a person because of gender, was passed by the Dewan Rakyat today with all MPs present - from Barisan Nasional and the...

'Student not held under ISA'.
August 2, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Universiti Malaya student leader Mohamad Fuad Mohamad Ikhwan was only arrested and not held under the Internal Security Act, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said today. Abdullah said Mohamad...

Cabinet supports meritocracy move.
August 2, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The Cabinet today came in full support for the proposal to implement the meritocracy policy for entry into public universities, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said. He said Prime Minister...

'Dr Mahathir never asked to meet Bush'.
August 2, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad had never indicated his desire to meet United States president George W. Bush, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said today. He said the Prime Minister had not asked...

Avon winners bound for the Big Apple.
August 2, 2001... WHAT do you need to win a holiday in New York? An Avon lipstick and a creative hand. That was how 25 contestants in the Avon Color New York-New York Contest won themselves the trip of a lifetime. Avon held the contest, open to customers...

Hadi: Party will carry on with its plan.
August 2, 2001... KUALA TERENGGANU, Wed. - Pas will proceed with its ceramah programmes nationwide and is prepared to face the risk of legal action, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said today. He said the decision to continue holding the ceramah...

Put a shine in your hair.
August 2, 2001... IF feeling good begins with looking good, then it's time to make looking good a daily luxury. Forget flashy diamonds and carefree drives in exotic cars. Think of small indulgences like spending a few hours at a relaxing day spa or...

Dr M launches programme to spread, re-instil patriotic spirit.
August 2, 2001... PUTRAJAYA, Wed. - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad today launched the Kembara Merdeka 2001 programme designed to re-instil and spread the patriotic spirit as the country approaches its 44th year of independence. The...

PM to visit RMN base in Lumut on Monday.
August 2, 2001... IPOH, Wed. - Prime Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad is scheduled to visit the Royal Malaysian Naval Base in Lumut on Monday. He will be accompanied by his wife Datuk Seri Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali and Defence Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun...

Doctor charged with man's murder.
August 2, 2001... MUAR, Wed. - A 39-year-old doctor at a polyclinic in Jalan Suleiman here was charged in the magistrate's court today with murdering a man two months ago. Dr Mohd Aszeri Kasim was charged together with Haris Fadzilah Buhari, 28, (now...

Fined for using bank logos.
August 2, 2001... PENANG, Wed. - An unemployed man was fined RM180,000 or four months' jail by the Sessions Court today for using the Bank Negara Indonesia logos for his business dealings without approval from the Finance Minister last year. Judge M....

Religious group leader remanded.
August 2, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Police today obtained a seven-day remand order against the leader of a religious group and two women to facilitate investigation into the beating of a nine-year-old boy, Teoh Lee Sean. Magistrate Lailatul Zuraida...

Maybank offers strong support.
August 2, 2001... A HOUSING loan can be more than borrowing money from a bank to pay for a house. Banks have loan packages that give back to customers, providing them support in the future. Maybank's Maxi Home loan, for example, caters for the current and...

Judgment reserved on revision of failed appeal.
August 2, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The Federal Court today reserved judgment in an application by journalist M.G.G. Pillai for a revision of his unsuccessful appeal against an order that he pays RM2 million damages to tycoon Tan Sri Vincent Tan for libel....

On-the-spot OK from Public Bank.
August 2, 2001... HEAD for the Public Bank booth where you can get on-the-spot approval for your housing loan. In any case, any of the 213 Public Bank branches will also process your loan application in 24 hours, provided all the documents need-ed are...

10,884,899 registered vehicles as of June.
August 2, 2001... THERE are a total 10,884,899 registered vehicles in the country as of June this year, said Deputy Transport Minister Tan Sri Ramli Ngah Talib. He told Hoo Seong Chang (BN-Kluang) that there were 625,869 new registrations last year, adding...

Seaside living at Laguna Park.
August 2, 2001... IMAGINE living by a self-contained seaside town-ship near the Klang Valley and an industrial area offering a host of busi-ness and employment oppor- tunities. Imagine buying a 20x60 double storey, 3+1 room/ three-bathroom terrace house...

Budaya Hikmat in talks to take over E-Village project.
August 2, 2001... DENGKIL, Wed. - The Entertainment Village or E-Village, a RM3 billion project expected to be ready in 2007, is to have a new master developer as the present one is facing financial problems. Multimedia Development Corporation executive...

13 picked up over bid to extort traders.
August 2, 2001... IPOH, Wed. - Police have picked up 13 men to help them in investigations into extortion cases involving bird's nest traders in Manjung. Perak Criminal Investigation Department chief Senior Assistant Commissioner II Zuber Shariff said the...

Ministry hosts awards night.
August 2, 2001... DOMESTIC Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin held a media and awards night at Dewan Tun Dr Ismail, Putra World Trade Centre, in Kuala Lumpur recently.

Police looking for three men who robbed Indons of cash, handphone.
August 2, 2001... PORT DICKSON, Wed. - Police have mounted a manhunt for three men who impersonated police officers and robbed two Indonesians of cash and a handphone in this district on July 21. District police chief Superintendent Abdul Rahman Mahammad...

Bakri scorches the lanes to pip top seed CK.
August 2, 2001... MUHAMAD Bakri of Kedah bagged the second leg title of the Genting Bowling Tour 2001 at Genting Bowl, Genting Highlands Resort last Sunday. The 20-year-old pro shop staff of Pepsi Sejati Bowl in Sungai Petani defeated first seed C.K. Tay...

Lee on the fast track to success.
August 2, 2001... DON'T expect too much too soon from back-up player Lee Tsuen Seng. National singles coach Indra Gunawan, for one, said the 22-year-old Lee is still not ready to cause ripples on the international stage despite having finished as runnerup...

Wyatt, Melissa back for more.
August 2, 2001... DEFENDING champions Jonathan Wyatt and Melissa Moon are back to defend the Telekom Malaysia International Towerthon 2001 challenge against a world class field at Menara Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. New Zealander Wyatt had clocked 10:24.0...

None dare to claim crown.
August 2, 2001... FASCINATING speculation and the unwillingness of team managers and coaches to stake their claim on the crown are indicative of an exciting Azlan Shah Cup tournament ahead. There is little to separate the early favourites from the hopefuls....

Patch-work India face uphill task.
August 2, 2001... INDIA are in a disarray and Malaysia could not have asked for a better draw than to face them on the opening day of the Azlan Shah Cup at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil today. After struggling to finish fifth in the recent...

Akmal & Co must lift Malaysia.
August 2, 2001... MISSING from the Sea Games squad is a master tactician, one who can turn the flow of a match in Malaysia's favour with one defence splitting pass. But should the likes of Akmal Rizal Rakhli, Hairuddin Omar and Kamarulzaman Hassan rise to...

Malay students must change attitude towards education.
August 2, 2001... IN recent weeks many politicians and academicians have voiced their comments in the media about the attitude and lack of seriousness shown by Malay students towards their tertiary education. I would like to remark here that though their...

Clubs yet to reply to trainers.
August 1, 2001... THE Association of West Malaysian Racehorse Trainers (AWMRT) who represent more than 50 trainers comprising locals and foreigners, want to meet officials of the three Malaysian turf clubs to discuss issues affecting members livelihood and...

To be the best, you have to put in an honest day's work.
August 1, 2001... BEING a decent fan of Malaysian football, I cannot help but follow the developments of the national team. Current coach Allan Harris is a breath of fresh air when it comes to putting faith in the young talents that Malaysia has to offer. ...

Novice riders to get break in Shah Alam.
August 1, 2001... AFTER two exciting races in Johor and Thailand, the momentum of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship will shift to Round 3 at the Batu Tiga Speedway Circuit in Shah Alam on Aug 10-12. On top of the three Asian categories, SuperSports...

Airil stretches lead over Ramayah and Gleeson.
August 1, 2001... TOP amateur Airil Rizman stretched his lead to three strokes ahead of pro golfers M. Ramayah and Australian David Gleeson after the second round of the Royal Seri Menanti Masters at Royal Seri Menanti GCC in Negri Sembilan yesterday. ...

Yoong's Minardi drive still in doubt.
August 1, 2001... IT'S anybody's guess when Alex Yoong will make his maiden Formula One race with Team European Minardi. The 24-year-old Kuala Lumpur-born has yet to receive the super-licence needed to race in the world's most prestigious and biggest...