New Straits Times articles from February 2007, page 4

New Straits Times archives from February 2007

MHF decide on two-tier format after record entries.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Jugjet Singh A RECORD 23 teams will compete in the Junior League from March 23-May 13. The previous record was 22 teams in 2002 and 2003. This brings the total number of players to...

Vouching for the Vulcan.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Alif Hisyam NOT too long ago, we featured the test ride report for Kawasaki's new Vulcan, the Classic. Like its name, the bike oozes with classic addenda that will appeal to those who like...

Principles of style.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Sofianni Subki ITS clothes are designed for professional women who want to look chic. SOFIANNI SUBKI checks out the newest brand in town. IT'S finally here. Principles, a stylish...

A festive meal with lustre.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) LOOKING for authentic Chinese cuisine that won't burn a hole in your pocket? Then make the Pearl International Hotel your stop this festive season. Located mid-way between Kuala Lumpur and Petaling...

Le Floch, Nicole conquer Langkawi.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Devinder Singh XAVIER Le Floch notched two firsts when he won his maiden Ironman title and became the first Frenchman to triumph, in his debut appearance, at the Langkawi Ironman Malaysia...

Controlling asthma.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Annie Freeda Cruez MORE than two million Malaysians are asthmatic. Datuk Dr Jeyaindran Sinnadurai tells ANNIE FREEDA CRUEZ that people need to be educated on how they can prevent and...

21 toll roads and counting ...
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: V.Vasudevan; Ranjeetha Pakiam WORKS Minister Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu caught many by surprise with his remark about not being the "bad boy" of tolls. It was unusual for the man who has...

Islamic department urged to check family background.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Hamidah Atan PUTRAJAYA: An individual who does not practise the teachings of Islam at all, even though he is born a Muslim, is not a Muslim. National Fatwa Council committee member...

Response to drugs: It's all in the genes.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Dr Zilfalil Bin Alwi When Pakcik Ali was told by his family doctor that he was suffering from hypertension, he was put on a drug called metoprolol, a commonly available anti-hypertensive...

Council: Children are Hindus.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) NIBONG TEBAL: The Penang Islamic Religious Council has recognised the elderly couple from Ladang Byram near here as Muslims. However, the council also accepted the fact that the couple's children...

What's in demand.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Suzieana Uda Nagu EMPLOYMENT experts have cautioned that there is no such thing as a recession-proof job. But some professions are more resilient under uncertain economic conditions than...

Superservis at Perodua.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) A CONVENIENT one-hour servicing package, called Superservis, is now available to Perodua car owners at all the 37 Perodua-owned branches. The network offering Superservis will grow to 50 when 13 of...

Miss butler at your service.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Tan Choe Choe; Chai Mei Ling THE idea of a female butler would have seemed funny to many people a few years ago. But some hotels are finding that guests prefer "a feminine touch"...

Residents up in arms over factory.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) GEORGE TOWN: Residents who live near a river polluted by an illegal cement factory are calling for action against the owners. They are furious it has taken so long for the authorities to do something....

Bevy of beauties at Geneva.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) CAR manufacturers are making a beeline to the 77th Geneva Motor Show which will be held from March 8 to 18 at Geneva Palexpo. It looks promising with the announcement of many world and European...

Petronas donates goods to flood victims.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) SEGAMAT: Petronas yesterday donated kitchenware and cooking utensils to 2,100 flood victims in the district. The items included table-top stoves and LPG cylinders. Puan Sri Noraini Mohd Yusof,...

Higher Degree by Research.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) AS part of Monash University Malaysia's efforts to develop research activity at its new campus, it is offering 36 full scholarships for postgraduate studies. These scholarships are worth more than...

Flying in to share the gift of sight.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Desmond Davidson RETIRED bio-medical technologist Leo de Krygers expertise in the maintenance of sophisticated opthalmic equipment comes in handy. DESMOND DAVIDSON meets up with the man on...

Volkswagen celebrates first anniversary.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) VOLKSWAGEN Group Malaysia (VGM) recently organised a dinner to celebrate the Chinese New Year and mark the first anniversary of its entry into the country. VGM managing director Axel Barth said having...

Bus firms to compete with new company.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Melissa Darlyne Chow GEORGE TOWN: Bus companies that have blamed the state government for messing up the public transport system made an about turn and decided to embrace the new management...

Support for using tithes for non-religious studies.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: Disbursing zakat (tithes) to Muslim students studying subjects other than Islamic jurisprudence or religious rituals will enhance the image of Islam as a truly "way of life" faith. ...

Merdeka! And Tunku's vision will live on.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Elizabeth Cardosa WHEN I first started doing research into the history of Merdeka Stadium in 2003, I went to the site on Petaling Hill to see what I could learn from the building and its...

AIMST students exposed to real scenarios.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THIRTY years ago, nobody would have imagined that information technology would undergo tremendous changes. Within a short duration of time a lot of new inventions, new technologies, new peripherals and...

More dynamic look and power.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Thomas Huong UNVEILED early last month with a number of changes to its body styling and interior, the Mercedes-Benz E200K in the Elegance line now has a more dynamic look. The E200K...

Nik's Kitchen.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Intan Maizura Ahmad Kamal MEMORIES of glorious food cooked by their mother prompted siblings Hisham and Rafidah Harun Mahmud Hashim to capture them all in a book, writes INTAN MAIZURA...

For everyone... anywhere, anytime.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Vijayan Menon IN the mobile world, time and space will have no significance given the feverish pace at which technology is advancing. It was not too long ago when a mobile phone was a...

Framing faces.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Rachael Philip GOOD fashion sense does not stop at that fine suit or those sharp shoes. Look up to great glasses too, RACHAEL PHILIP writes. They can make you look smart, they can...

Hello, it's only getting better.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Sarban Singh IT is today the arena for the technologically savvy, for people who have spent billions investing in cutting edge telecommunications systems as well as those bent on making the...

Crossing the strait again through arts.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Himanshu Bhatt A MINANGKABAU performing troupe from Sumatra brings nostalgia for peninsular Malays who are separated from their cultural cousins by the Strait of Malacca, writes HIMANSHU...

Two cameras and much more.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Vijayan Menon THE legendary Communicator from Nokia,which has a cult status, was re-invented as the E90 model and unveiled in Barcelona. The new chocolate bar-shaped E90 is a cute...

SEGi offers bridge to career in medicine.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) TAKE your first step to becoming a doctor with SEGi College's Foundation in Science. With more than 30 years of experience in providing excellent education to Malaysian students, the foundation...

More Saudi students coming.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Lokman Mansor MALAYSIA will welcome more students from Saudi Arabia to its universities this year, in line with the government's effort to make the country an education hub in the region,...

A house bubbling over with laughter and love.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Dr Musa Mohd Nordin THE sights and sounds that greeted us upon stepping into Persatuan Perubatan Islam Malaysia (PPIM) Rumah Solehah weren't what we expected. But the mood among...

PM: Don't be complacent.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) MALACCA: Malaysians should not become complacent now that the country's economy is beginning to boom. Instead, the people should remain united and work even harder to ensure the continuous growth...

Yamakawi put down.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) ON Friday in Race 8 Class 4 - 1200m (sand) at Kranji, Yamakawi broke down in the race and had to be put down. Near the 800m, Yamakawi (Din Azis) broke down and eased throughout the race. The Veterinary...

Memorable parade by rookie Affandi.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) APPRENTICE Affandi Taib will long remember last Friday night's Kranji meeting. The young rookie rode a well-judged race to claim his first career success on the Tan Hor Khoon-trained Royal Parade. ...

Let's scare really ourselves.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Jessica Lim A REAL scary film, you would agree, is one that is real. The body-in-boot, man-with-hook thriller I Know What You Did Last Summer is almost laughable because it's so...

Ban has lost a great opportunity.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Tunku Abdul Aziz THE United Nations (UN) is completely out of touch and stuck in a "time warp" with "practices, attitudes and approaches that were abandoned 30 years ago in much of the rest...

Let's unravel the mysteries first.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Yamin Vong QUESTIONS over two mysterious landmarks in Malaysia have to be answered first before any realistic discussion of area road pricing can be made. A third mystery has been buried....

Errant NS bus firms get the boot.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: The bus operators which left more than 1,000 National Service (NS) trainees in Kelantan stranded last month have been blacklisted. NS Department director-general Abdul Hadi Awang...

Festive splurge.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Sofianni Subki JUST a wish list of nice things compiled by SOFIANNI SUBKI. PINK PASSION FEELING generous? Then how about getting your loved one a jewellery watch. The A. Lange & Sohne...

Power in being polite.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Wilson Henry GOOD grooming, clear thinking and basic politeness are the essentials of success. WILSON HENRY talks to an etiquette guru. Ten years ago, etiquette consultant and trainer...

Daylight Ahead wins NSF Stakes.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Go-Ram MALAYSIAN-bred Daylight Ahead put on a sterling performance to finish ahead of her six rivals to capture the RM70,000 National Stud Farm Princess Stakes confined to National Premier...

The fine art of gamelan.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Aref Omar WHAT do parasols and kain pelikat have to do with gamelan? AREF OMAR finds out from figurative artist and theatre designer Bayu Utomo Radjikin on his latest project. ...

Aspirational and Accessible.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Sarban Singh IF you raved over the K800 Cyber-shot mobile phone that Daniel Craig used in the James Bond movie Casino Royale last year, forget it. It's old hat. Sony Ericsson...

Taking personal responsibility.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Andrew W. BUSINESS acumen attribute seems to come easy for James and over a short period of time, his business had expanded tremendously. James believes that his strong leadership styles,...

'Why is there prejudice?'.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Shamini Darshni KUALA LUMPUR: Two little boys are at the centre of a controversy in a primary school that brings home the difficulties faced by those living with HIV. Both are HIV-positive,...

OUM-Dumex diploma collaboration.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) DUMEX (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd employees can now pursue their studies in a business management programme at Open University Malaysia (OUM) - thanks to the collaboration between the company and OUM. Under...

Muse set to rock fans tonight.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) SEPANG: Muse, one of the biggest names in rock, arrived in Malaysia yesterday for what will be the country's first major concert of the year. Muse members Matt Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme and...

Deal with governing bodies.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: S. Selvam; Christopher Raj CAUGHT unaware of the massive funding the National Sports Council provides the Malaysian Malays Cricket Association, the Malaysian Cricket Association, the...

Cast your vote.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) GO to www.bmw.com.my/shorties on Wednesday and vote for a movie maker of your choice. The 10 chosen ones of BMW's short film contest will be uploaded for you to make a People's Choice award. And you...

The personal touch that made all the sparkle.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Wilson Henry A HOUSEHOLD name among the older generation and a discovery among the younger generation, Habib has come a long way from its start as a glitter-and-sparkle store, writes WILSON...

Iskandar's incentives.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) FOR a peek at the Iskandar Development Region's future, take in an eyeful of Dubai. Unlike its oil-rich neighbours in the Persian Gulf, the little emirate has to work for a living, historically as a...

Industry-tailored options at KUTPM.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUTPM's School of Information Sciences & Engineering (SISE) is geared towards meeting the demands of the IT industry. In ensuring that there is a smooth transition from the academic to career field...

If it ain't broke ... oh, fix it anyway.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) A MAN asked me last week what ringtone I'd selected for my new mobile phone. "Pah," I scoffed indignantly. "The one it came with. Do I look like the sort of person who has either the time or the...

Watch The World can win again.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Go-Ram CONSISTENT Watch The World is the one to watch in the main sprint - the RM60,000 Da Ma Cai Stakes - for Class 3 sprinters over 1200m (Race 7, 5.25pm) in Ipoh today. The...

Amirul returns.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Christopher Raj BANNED weightlifter Amirul Hamizan is among 13 who will leave for a two-month training stint in Sanya, China on March 3. Amirul, a triple gold medallist in the 2002...

Making more sense of numbers.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) BUSINESS journalists gained knowledge of financial concepts for application in corporate news at Insead's Business Journalists Seminar, writes MICHAEL SUN. NOT every business journalist seminar is...

A question of responsibility.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) I TOTALLy agree with 012-6981080 that speed doesn't cause accidents. Bad attitude and irresponsibility do. I drive an EVO5 with TCS controller, ABS, upgraded brakes, adjustable suspensions and...

No dogs or cats on the menu, please.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Lau Meisan JOHOR BARU: Labour agents and employers must stop foreign workers from eating cats and dogs. Johor Baru MP Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad said the agents should brief the workers...

This is no fishy story, grandma should know.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Rajen M. YES! Fish oil helps the joints. Your grandmother knew it and now science is proving it. Daily high-dose Omega-3 supplements have been found to decrease the severity of symptoms...

Touch 'n Go sales outlet at KL Sentral.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: Commuters who use Touch 'n Go cards can now do their card transactions at the new sales outlet at KL Sentral. Commuters can buy Touch 'n Go and SmartTAG cards, reload the cards and...

2,500 fines in just a day, but motorcyclists still don't care.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Alang Bendahara KUALA LUMPUR: They expected a change in attitude, but the results were disappointing. More than 2,500 summonses were issued to motorcyclists nationwide in less than 24...

I have no vested interest, says Suhakam chief.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: Suhakam chairman Tan Sri Abu Talib Othman has come out to clear his name in the controversy surrounding former employees of the Bukit Raja estate in Klang. More than 100 families,...

Smoother power supply.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) ONE car accessory that is touted to provide smoother engine idling, improve fuel economy and increase battery life is the Pivot Raizin Volt Stabiliser VS-1. The item, labelled as made in Japan, claims...

'Datuk' shatters her dreams of a posh lifestyle.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) JOHOR BARU: RM90,000 for a Mercedes Benz and membership at an exclusive club. A businesswoman from Pengerang in Kota Tinggi found out the hard way that the offer was too good to be true. The...

Removing harmful contaminants.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) OIL FILTER CHOOSING the right engine oil for your vehicle is important because the lubricant prevents metal surfaces in your powerplant from grinding each other and being destroyed by friction. The...

Long-lasting wiper blades.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THOSE who are tired of changing their car wiper blades can try the Dura-Edge silicone type. Made in South Africa, the Dura-Edge silicone wiper blades come in various lengths and are available for most...

Protection for side windows.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) CAR break-ins are often committed by smashing through the side windows. One solution for car owners is to install the MagnumCP 200-micron safety and security film that is touted as providing strong...

TESOL programme at Brickfields Asia College.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) TEACHING English is increasingly gaining popularity as a stable and in-demand career in Malaysia. Like any other profession, teaching needs specific skills which require knowledge of learning...

Music award.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Compiled by Subhadra Devan THE British Council wants to nominate a young Malaysian for the International Young Music Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2007. "Ten countries will be sending...

Go for a runaway success.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Sherman Dez WHEN Honda introduced their CRV back in 1996, it was a runaway success. Then in 2001, they did a complete makeover of this popular SUV sitting on an Accord platform and at...

Consider the innocent party.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) "HIGH speed driving does not cause accidents" (012-6981080) last week smacks of arrogance. Studies have shown that speed is not the absolute factor, but nonetheless one of several contributing factors...

Friends robbed as others in bus turn blind eye.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KOTA BARU: A shop assistant and his friend were robbed at knife-point on a moving bus, in an incident that was allegedly ignored by other passengers and the driver. The victims, aged 18 and 21,...

Battle of the hatchbacks.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) A BATTLE of the hatchbacks is hatching up in the shape of the new Mazda2. The new version of the Mazda2 will make its world premiere at the 77th annual Geneva International Motor Show to be held...

The art of thinking.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Mary Chandapillai ARE parents and teachers doing enough to teach children how to think? MARY CHANDAPILLAI writes. A NATION'S mettle is forged on its ability to nurture thinkers... men...

'Create technology, don't just be a user'.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: V. Vasudevan KUALA LUMPUR: Come out and show the world you can do it. The call was made to the scientific fraternity by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as he unveiled a...

JB to be second metropolis after KL.
February 25, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) JOHOR BARU: The Iskandar Development Region could turn Johor Baru into the country's second metropolis after Kuala Lumpur. Johor Baru MP Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad said for years the people in the...

Charges raise a bad smell.
February 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: R. Nirmala I ACCEPT the logic of paying for water and electricity services. However, our sewage management system leaves much to be desired as it requires citizens to prove non- usage to be...

Grandma denies drug charge.
February 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: You would hardly expect a wheelchair-bound grandmother of seven to be charged with possession of heroin. Ramayee Maghindren, 70, of Kampung Pinang, Sungai Besi, a double amputee, was...

Man jailed for stealing cheque.
February 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: A dispatch rider was sentenced to five days' jail and fined RM200 for stealing a cheque worth RM658. Mohamad Adnan Mohamad Rasdi, 20, from Kuchai Lama pleaded guilty to committing the...

Censors ban Amir Muhammad's latest flick.
February 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Faridul Anwar Farinordin KUALA LUMPUR: The National Censorship Board has banned Apa Khabar Orang Kampung, the latest documentary by critically-acclaimed film-maker Amir Muhammad. Amir...

The case of the 'missing' cars.
February 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Z.A.I. THE plight of the small man, always at the mercy of bureaucracy and inefficient government agencies, is best illustrated by the fate of my family's two cars (parked by the roadside...

Resort, radio team up.
February 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) PONTIAN: The Tanjung Piai Resort here will celebrate its 21st anniversary with RTM radio station MuzikFM's 50-hour special non-stop broadcast today. Resort managing director Md Hazib Atan said the...