New Straits Times articles from August 2006, page 21

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Smooth sailing for PAT from Sulawesi to Flores.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Jaswir Kaur IT was a smooth 30-hour ferry ride for the PAT team while crossing the Flores Sea from Bira to reach Maumere in the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara last Friday night. ...

Naza exports bikes to Angola.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) NAZA Bikes is exporting 150 units of its Gemilang scooters to Angola, which is a new milestone for a local company. In a ceremony officiated by Datuk SM Zulkifli SM Amin, executive vice president...

Piracy hits aftermarket products.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THE Malaysian aftermarket industry, according to a study, has breached the RM100 million mark, and the figure is still increasing. While this augurs well for those involved in the industry, the boom...

Proton launches limited edition Waja and Gen.2.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) TO commemorate its overall victory at the 2005 Merdeka Millennium Endurance (MME) race, Proton's R3 (Race, Rally, Research) division recently came out with limited editions for the Waja and the Gen.2....

They should lead by example.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THE Penang Motor Sports Club has members riding superbikes for more than 30 years and we have helped clubs in Thailand to promote "Ride Bright" and "Ride with helmets" campaigns. On July 31, 2006,...

The joke is on Penang commuters.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Sharanjit Singh GEORGE TOWN: Public transport in Penang remains a joke. This is despite the promise by the State Government and other authorities on April 1 - April Fool's Day - that...

Hot off the press.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Sumitha Martin Hot off the press THE world's largest university press gives SUMITHA MARTIN an assurance that books are still very much in fashion. Lovers of the printed word, take...

Monica's all heart.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Intan Maizura THE secret to Monica Lam Haron's success is having big dreams and the desire to help others, writes INTAN MAIZURA. THE lady looks GOOD. Sitting in a corner of La Bodega...

Volvo's new team.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) TWO new appointments have been announced at Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhd effective July 1. Goran Nyberg takes over as managing director and Andrew Lee as chief financial officer. Prior to this,...

Let daddy have a go too.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Hezeri Samsuri HAVING done a test ride on the world's most powerful production bike, we returned the ZX-14 to Sunrock, and were asked to try out the KSR. That seemed like an anti-climax...

Long hard struggle pays off.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Suzieana Uda Nagu IN education, as in other areas, the odds are against Orang Asli. For every 1,000 Orang Asli children entering Standard One, only six will go on to Form Five. Despite the...

Weeding out the highwaymen.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Wilson Henry EVERYDAY, about 720 express buses carrying some 29,000 passengers pull out of bus stations and head for highways and trunk roads. The bus drivers have the responsibility to...

30 'China dolls' held in raid.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) PETALING JAYA: Thirty "China dolls" were arrested in a raid at a karaoke outlet yesterday. The women, aged between 20 and 30, were said to have been working as guest relations officers at the outlet...

Meditation group to visit orphanage.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: It will be a homecoming of sorts for about 80 foreign seminar participants at the Pure Life Society in Jalan Puchong on Tuesday. The followers of John Main, a British civil servant...

Get stuck on Liew's stickers.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) S.L. Liew is one guy you rarely need, but when the need arises, you will be scratching your head where to find people like him. Liew makes stickers for a living and he is really good in what he...

IT diploma courses at PTPL.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) STUDENTS who are interested in a career in IT are invited to join the August 2006 intake. PTPL offers Diploma in Information Technology, Diploma in Graphic Design and Diploma in Multimedia Technology...

One step forward, two steps back.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Jason Gerald SOME Penang taxi drivers have thrown him a challenge. Newly appointed chairman of the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board, Markiman Kobiran, tells JASON GERALD that he is...

Emergency brought to your TV screens.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) PETALING JAYA: An eight-episode documentary on the Malayan Emergency will be aired on TV3 beginning tomorrow. The 30-minute programme in English is entitled Jungle Green Khaki Brown - Malaya's...

Dentist found dead in house.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) IPOH: A 64-year-old dentist was found dead in his rented house in Ipoh Garden near here yesterday. The body of Dr Mark Kon Liew Min was found with a rope around his neck dangling from the first...

Opening to a new vision.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Himanshu Bhatt PHOTOGRAPHER Eric Peris has a new undertaking that has given him a fresh channel to express his awareness of life, discovers HIMANSHU BHATT. PHOTOGRAPHER Eric Peris was...

Tanker carrying fuel seized.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KOTA BARU: A tanker with 16,380 litres of diesel was seized at Kekal Lestari jetty, Tok Bali, Pasir Putih yesterday, said marine police. The tanker was carrying the RM35,000 worth of fuel to Dungun,...

Hot stuff at Halia.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Tan Bee Hong FROM drinks to soups, appetisers and main dishes, ginger plays an important role in spicing up Asian dishes, writes TAN BEE HONG. WARM rays of the sun filter in through...

Najib: PM has support at every level of Umno.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Ridzwan Abdullah SEREMBAN: Support for Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi among Umno members has never been stronger, said the party's number two leader. Datuk Seri Najib Razak said that...

Goggles aside, Ong's still in the pool and on court.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Syida Lizta Amirul Ihsan THE tennis court has his attention these days, though he is not far from the pool. SYIDA LIZTA AMIRUL IHSAN bumps into the former freestyle swimming champion...

Food poisoning: Caterer suspected.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Alina Simon SUNGAI PETANI: A mom-and-pop caterer may be responsible for the food poisoning of 140 SM Teknik II students here. A Kedah Health Department spokesman said the caterer, who...

2,500 attend church's rite of dedication.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) PETALING JAYA: More than 2,500 Catholics attended a rite of dedication at the recently completed Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Puchong yesterday. Archbishop Murphy Pakiam led the dedication...

Infiniti fuel from BHPetrol.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) BHPetrol, formerly known as BP Malaysia, has launched a new fuel called the infiniti. Developed using a high-performance 100 per cent synthetic additive, infiniti is said to give motorists maximum...

Shades of the dark side.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Sofianni Subki BESIDES protecting your eyes, sunglasses have become an important fashion accessory, writes SOFIANNI SUBKI. OVERSIZED sunglasses are here to stay - at least for another...

Speedy King will take some catching.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Go-Ram CONSISTENT Speedy King has a bright chance of taking the RM70,000 Shah Alam Trophy for Class 3 horses over 1600m (Race 7. 4.30pm) in Kuala Lumpur today. The six-year-old...

Poverty a major obstacle.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) "GIVE the Orang Asli the tools and the support and they can be successful." Dr Bah Piyan, who came from a poverty-stricken background, should know. He worked against the odds and succeeded, with...

Robbers get away with jewellery worth RM10,000.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) ULU TIRAM: Five masked men armed with hammers robbed a jewellery outlet in Jalan Rambutan here and escaped with RM10,000 worth of jewellery yesterday. In the 12.30pm incident, a car pulled up in...

Connecting with the Earth.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Nurjehan Mohamed AS If The Earth Matters is a reference book which will benefit educators and advocators of environmental education. Written by environmentalist Thom Henley and science...

'We are like doctors'.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Salamat Wahit WHEN an express bus with a full load of passengers is involved in an accident, the roadworthiness of the bus comes into question. And roadworthiness is the responsibility of...

Look, I've found the holy grail.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) A COUPLE of weeks ago the third most senior bishop in the Church of England announced that it was a "sin" to jet off on foreign holidays and drive a gas-guzzling car. Yup, the Bishop of London, the...

Nine restaurants for RM28.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THE August Feast of Flavours is exactly what it promises. Nine restaurants and one wine bistro will offer 27 dishes and wines from around the world. This scrumptious buffet spread is happening...

Time to give members whole truth.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Khairy Jamaluddin THE next month represents my favourite period in the political calendar. Beginning last week and set to continue for another four weeks, this is the busiest Umno...

One crazy Waja.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Dear Paul, My Waja 1.6 auto (2004)'s performance is erratic. The engine is responsive and powerful for a week, sometimes one push on the accelerator would see the rpm needle jump almost to the top, and...

The story of Time.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Willy Schweizer HOLIDAYS in Switzerland need not be restricted to Geneva, Lucerne or the Matterhorn. WILLY SCHWEIZER makes a recommendation. JULY and August are vacation months in...

Turning ignition key too fast.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Dear Paul, 1. When I turned the ignition key of my Avanza auto, my car did not start. I turned the key again and this time it started. There was a loud noise caused by the starter. I think I turned the...

Minimalist purity.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Sofianni Subki FOR Calvin Klein, a new season brings new refinement. Think clean shapes with an emphasis on volume and proportion. CK's Fall 2006 collection for women celebrates a...

Protest over teen's murder.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Sim Bak Heng JOHOR BARU: More than 1,000 residents of Taman Perling held a demonstration yesterday, expressing their anger over the murder of Chang Shu Chien on Friday morning. ...

What is the acrylic for?
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Dear Paul, Thank you for answering my questions earlier about tyres. I have some more questions. 1. What is acrylic and why do some people have a coat of it under their cars? Why the need for it?...

Uneasy over engine heat.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Dear Paul, Two months ago, I bought a 1996 Proton Wira 1.6 XLi (auto). Whenever I drive long distance, I can feel heat from the A/C vents. The temperature gauge needle always points at the middle...

Jasmine and all that jazz.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) AIN'T no mountain high enough, ain't no valley low enough for talented songbird Jasmine Abdullah. Tackling challenging tunes by the likes of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston with ease, it's clear...

Ariff and Guna get Kuktem royal awards.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUANTAN: Best students Mohamed Ariff Ameedeen and K. Gunasegaran became the first recipients of the royal awards from University College of Engineering and Technology Malaysia (Kuktem). Computer...

Little skewers of delight.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THEY do it in Brazil. They do in Australia. They do it in the United States. They do it in the Middle East. They do it in Asia. Since the day man discovered fire, the urge to skewer meat and grill it...

Strong petrol smell.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Dear Paul, Your useful advice cannot be found in any publication in Malaysia. Congratulations! I've two problems. 1. My 1967 VW Beatles has been running well. But, recently, every time after...

Super premium Heritage wines.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) WHEN China was a kingdom, hundreds of delightful dishes and flagons of the best wine were prepared only for the emperor. Fortunately now, a wonderful meal paired with great wines is a treat most of us...

KYUEM opens route to top universities.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KYUEM is a fully residential co-educational A-Level college situated in Lembah Beringin, Selangor. It is well-known for its fine facilities, great learning environment and excellent examination...

Looking for an executive sedan or a sports car?
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Sherman Dez A VEHICLE is a major purchase, and it is well worth your time to make a wise and educated choice. The first thing you should do, is determine what you need. A sport car may...

The Focus we really want.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) SOME time back, when we interviewed Mike Pease, the managing director of Ford Malaysia, we had asked him if Malaysians would ever see more 'specialty' vehicles, in particular, the Focus ST, from Ford,...

AMC goes into F&B.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) ALL Makes Classics (ABC) has opened a western food restaurant and bar at its clubhouse in Jalan Ampang Hilir (behind Victoria Station). "We are passionate in bringing the local classic car scene to...

Can Ford rule the streets again?
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Chris Wee THERE was a time when Ford was the king of the streets, and we're not talking about ruling with anything even remotely resembling a pick-up truck. It all started with the Laser....

Bosch's world famous filters.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) BE it filter for diesel fuel, oil, interior or air, Bosch filters are known throughout the world for its quality and exceptional performance. Diesel fuel filters: Bosch diesel fuel filters are...

New Picasso unveiled.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) CITROEN has revealed details of its new C4 Picasso MPV. The C4 will not be replace the five-seater Picasso, which will continue to form part of the Citroen line-up for many years to come. With...

Making Myvi more agile.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) WHILE Malaysians continue to fall head over heels over the Myvi, some owners have asked us how to make their Myvi stop acting like a beached whale around the corners. Well, you can opt for stiffer...

Kool-It with Lube Gard.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) ACCORDING to a recent study, the number one cause of roadside breakdowns is overheating. Given the climate in this country, which has only two seasons; hot and hotter, a good radiator coolant is...

Big Joe the crime-buster.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Rina De Silva SUBANG JAYA: Seeing a man snatch his wife's handbag, Joe Mahinder Singh gave chase. Since that day 10 years ago, he has been chasing snatch thieves. This businessman...

Flashlight, phone, aim and ... action!
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) MAKING films using mobile phones have been said by Pocket Film Festival Paris' director Laurence Herszberg to promote creativity. This is especially true as mobile phones do not allow filming in the...

They did it in the cinema, too.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) TWO men were arrested last month at a popular multiplex cinema in Penang for illegally recording Hollywood's action-packed movie, The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift, with a mobile phone. According...

The Emergency experience.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: P. Selvarani IT'S easy to take peace and stability for granted when one has known nothing else. But those who have been through or witnessed turbulent events in our nation's history...

Living on the edge.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Elizabeth John ITS not your regular job downtown or in a far corner of Malaysia. P.P. is the man who takes the rigours of his peacekeeping job in his stride, writes ELIZABETH JOHN. He...

How did Chang do it.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) * HE looked at both the quantitative and qualitative parts of wealth maximisation. He paid attention at both the enhancement of his wealth and also the protection, preservation and distribution of his...

Formula for success, naturally.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Sofianni Subki PLANT-derived ingredients that make its formulas safe and effective is the big secret behind Aesop's products, writes SOFIANNI SUBKI. HE runs a successful hair and skin...

Giugiaro's gorgeous Ghibli.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Shamsul Yunus WHEN we talk about great Italian supercars from the 1960s, the conversation inevitably gravitates towards the Ferrari Daytona. That's because it is the most well known. ...

Keeping a festival going.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Subhadra Devan THE world's largest arts festival, the Edinburgh International Arts Festival, has started. The outgoing director of this 59-year-old event, Sir Brian McMaster (left), talks...

Say no, no and no.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) EDUCATION, ethics and enforcement. When it comes to fake goods, the consumer must be aware of his rights, the businessman has to be ethical and sell the real stuff, and the authorities unwavering...

Drive to buy vehicles for police.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) SUBANG JAYA: USJ and Subang Jaya residents are on a community drive to raise RM90,000 to buy six tax-free vehicles for the police. The USJ and Subang Jaya police stations will each be given a...

Residents urged to join war on crime.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: City dwellers should take more responsibility for their own safety. Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Ahmad Bahrin Idrus said yesterday people sometimes left themselves open to...

Big Beau wins Bunga Raya Stakes.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Go-Ram BIG Beau defied topweight of 57kg to score his fourth success in the RM60,000 Bunga Raya Special Stakes for Class 3, Div 1 sprinters over 1200m (Race 7) in Kuala Lumpur yesterday....

Soup it up with AC Schnitzer.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) AC Schnitzer, a popular BMW tuner from Germany, has prepared many items to soup up the looks of your E90. According to its local distributor, EKS Motorsport, the most popular item is the AC...

Follow that scent.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) DEFLOWER this. Tunisian orange blossom, Indian Sambac jasmine, Madagascar vanilla. Leave a lingering trail... The only way to get to you is to follow the scent. They won't resist... they...

Fake and dangerous.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: P. Selvarani NEVER mind the fake Louis Vuitton or Rolex. Backyard manufacturers have gone into a more lucrative market, producing fake and sub-standard electrical appliances, handphones,...

Negri through on penalties.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) NEGRI Sembilan Naza became the last team to make the Malaysia Cup semi-finals, going all the way to penalty kicks before overcoming Sarawak in their quarter-final second leg at the State Stadium in...

Dr M: What are they afraid of?
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is distributing a letter to Umno members, alleging that he is being deprived of the opportunity to speak to them. "What are they afraid of? This is what...

Graceful in his manliness.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Bhavani Krishna Iyer WE must have all experienced that defining moment in our lives: a point of time when we realise there is no turning back. For Vignesh Thanalingam, the defining...

Olympia proud of tradition of excellence.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) OLYMPIA College has a tradition of excellence in tertiary education and places enormous prominence on human resources development. In terms of growth, Olympia College witnessed significant expansion...

Economy, not Dr M, is the major concern.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Abdul Razak Ahmad UMNO divisions nationwide are currently meeting ahead of the party assembly in November. ABDUL RAZAK AHMAD speaks to a cross-section for a glimpse into rank and file...

Women over 45 still want 'it'.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: Yes, our sex lives need help, but we'll be damned if we tell anyone, say older women in a survey. Although two thirds of Malaysian women above 45 experience discomfort during sex,...

Colours of inspiration.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) INSPIRED by Japanese potter Sakaida Kizaemon, shu uemura is introducing new pigments with its Rouge Unlimited lipstick. Kizaemon (1596-1666) successfully captured the delicate red hue of the persimmon...

The MaxWealth way of managing money.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Yap Ming Hui FROM the beginning, Chang was very clear about what he wanted - enough money to support the life he wanted to live. When he started working after graduation, he did some soul...

Caught: RM35 a day tontos.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Aaron Ngui GEORGE TOWN: It was the ideal part-time job for a pair of college students. All they had to do was to trail Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Department enforcement officers...

Offbeat and original.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Julia Jaafar YOU can wear it sporty, funky, colourful or sophisticated, Daniel JeanRichard of France. These watches seem to reinvent how time is read. The watchmaker manufactures its...

'Dr M's criticisms hurting country'.
August 13, 2006... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) MUAR: It is unusual for a former leader to dictate to the current Prime Minister how the country should be run. Umno vice-president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said, as such, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's...