New Straits Times articles from January 2007, page 8

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Why Be etching his place in history.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Go-Ram AUSTRALIAN-bred Why Be is a dream horse every owner and trainer, not only on the Malayan Racing Association (MRA) but anywhere in the racing world, would love to own or have in his...

Sea Keong in no hurry to climb the ladder.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) VIRTUALLY unknown to most Malaysian cycling fans until he took the plunge and found his own way to Europe with the Marco Polo team last year, not many know that Loh Sea Keong holds a special place in...

Ahmad Haidar wins Stage Three.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Arnaz M. Khairul LE Tua's Ahmad Haidar Anuawar silenced his critics when he rose to the occasion to win a bunch sprint to bag Stage Three of the Tour of Siam in Thailand yesterday. It...

Thongchai seeking third crown.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THONGCHAI Jaidee's first love was football and his exploits in Thailand's biggest spectator sport almost got him a call-up to represent his province. But living next to a golf course, and with many...

Treading cautiously.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Arnaz M. Khairul ONE coach has the critics doubting his team's ability while the other doubts that his charges will have an easy time. That set the tone for an epic clash between...

Bid to ensure it rains over sea, not on land.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Regina Lee KUALA LUMPUR: It sounds like science fiction, but shooting flares into the sky may help to prevent more rain in the southern states. Together with the Royal Malaysian Air...

Such a hassle over taxis.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Peter Devlin I READ with great interest the letter by Manisa Mohamed Nor ("Much to pay but little to see" - NST, Jan 8). It reminds me of my travels to Penang and Langkawi where I was...

Study on energy efficiency in households.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) AN energy efficiency study of 50 households in the Petaling Jaya area has found that most residents concentrate their efforts on reducing the use of electricity more than gas or fuel, with very few...

90:10 system will apply for students with special needs.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Koh Lay Chin KUALA LUMPUR: Students with special needs who want to enter public universities will still be evaluated on their co-curricular achievements. In a joint statement...

Imported pig feed to be tested.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: Pig feed imported by 16 companies will be tested for beta-agonist - a banned growth enhancer injurious to health. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said yesterday this would...

More firepower for defence forces.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Syed Nadzri LOOKS like there's going to be more firepower in Malaysia's defence forces from this year. And it will be an all-round boost - sea, land and air. The navy is set to get two...

Kuching mayor 'no' to Taib's plan.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUCHING: Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud wants to encourage people to set up small-scale cottage industries in their homes here but the mayor of Kuching North (DBKU) Hamid Yusof has shot down...

Army on Abu Sayyaf alert.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) IPOH: The army is on the alert in case terrorists from Abu Sayyaf slip into Sabah, following the recent confirmation that its leader, Khaddafy Janjalani, was killed in a gunbattle in September. It...

Conflicting orders from opposition.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) RAUB: It was a tough call when opposition members and supporters in Batu Talam were urged to boycott the by-election. Now, it seems their leaders are asking them to cast their votes on Sunday. ...

Tigers on the prowl in villages.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Syed Umar Ariff KOTA BARU: Residents of several orang asli villages in Manok, Jeli are having sleepless nights after tigers were spotted prowling near their homes since last month. ...

Out-of-control lorry kills man.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) GOPENG: A man died while four others were injured, two seriously, when the one-tonne lorry they were travelling in along the North-South Expressway lost its right rear tyre and careened out of control....

RM10b from Japanese tourists.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Fay Angela D'cruz KUALA LUMPUR: Some 500,000 Japanese tourists are expected to visit the country and spend RM10 billion during Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2007. The third VMY is expected...

Over 4,000 NS dodgers, but action against only 1.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Noor Adzman Baharuddin LANGKAWI: Except for Ahmad Harizal Ahmad Fauzi, none of the 4,000-odd youth who failed to attend the National Service over the past two years has been punished. ...

Airil craves for more.
January 23, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) AIRIL Rizman Zahari is the first Malaysian ever to head the Asian Tour's UBS Order of Merit which brings overdue pride to the country's golfing fraternity which has been starved of success the last few...

When targeted attack is just a click away.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Victor Lo WHILE the advances in technology are generally used for the greater good, there are many who are inclined to abuse it. With the advancement of the Internet, it is a lot easier for...

RSA discovers new online phishing kit.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) RSA, The Security Division of EMC Corp, has announced that its 24x7 Anti- Fraud Command Center (AFCC) has uncovered a new phishing kit being sold and used online by fraudsters. The new kit, a...

Educating companies on security issues.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Rozana Sani HEADS of information and communications technology (ICT) companies constantly face multitude of challenges - from making sure that the company is on the right track to being...

Directors to enhance Asian operations.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) BUSINESS performance management software provider Hyperion Solutions has appointed two new directors as part of its strategy to expand its Asia- Pacific operations. Tim Bonnet is appointed...

Hitachi picks general manager for Asean.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) PROVIDER of application optimised storage solutions Hitachi Data Systems has appointed Ravi Rajendran as general manager for Asean. Ravi joins the company with more than 15 years of IT industry...

Software to protect servers and networks.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Subashini Selvaratnam WORRY about malicious threats on your computer network? Well, MicroWorld Technologies has unveiled three new software, namely MailScan version 5, eConceal and eScan...

Labelling made easy.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Cindy Koh REMEMBER during school days, many of us used to diligently tag our Tupperware tumblers and containers with those colourful Dymo plastic embossed labels? Well, for those of you who...

Share memories in a flash with MotoRizr Z3.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) MOTOROLA Inc has unveiled the MotoRizr Z3, a new handset that merges a powerful digital imaging system and sophisticated multimedia features with an innovative slider design. The MotoRizr Z3's...

Chic thumb drives.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) PROVIDER of memory modules and digital storage Apacer Technology Inc has unveiled a brand new universal serial bus (USB) device series, the Apacer Handy Steno AH124 and AH125. Fashionable and chic, its...

Putting business online.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Subashini Selvaratnam ACCORDING to tech research house IDC Malaysia, the local business-to- consumer (B2C) e-commerce industry is expected to reach US$5.7 billion (RM21.1 billion) in 2010....

Looking forward to MSC IAP meeting this year.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Rozana Sani WHAT'S the name of the annual information and communications technology (ICT) event, which was kicked off in 1997, that went missing in the industry calendar last year? If your...

Quality to be focus of new plan.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Rozana Sani INFORMATION and communications technology (ICT) is set to take on a more crucial role in the implementation of the country's newly launched National Education Blueprint (NEB)...

Cisco sues Apple for trademark infringement.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) CISCO Systems has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court against Apple Inc, seeking to prevent Apple from infringing upon and deliberately copying and using Cisco's registered iPhone trademark. ...

Acer offers three-litre small form factor PCs.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) WHEN it comes to buying a new computer, some important considerations are size, weight, price, and portability. Often, the choice is mainly between a portable (but more expensive) laptop and a cheaper...

Biz app spending to remain strong.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Subashini Selvaratnam SPENDING on enterprise solutions is expected to remain strong this year as enterprises look for ways to strengthen their services delivery to remain viable in an...

Content industry wishlist.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THE local content industry is touted as one that has a lot of potential in terms of its ability to produce innovators and take the information and communications technology sector a level higher. It's...

Kaleidoscope of digital devices.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) SAMSUNG Electronics unveiled an exciting range of products and demonstrations that spanned numerous product areas such as displays, mobile phones, digital music and mobile television at CES 2007 which...

Intel brings cheer to Rumah Hope.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) INTEL Malaysia brought festive cheer to children of Rumah Hope recently by hosting a Christmas party. The children had more to cheer when Intel Malaysia's country manager Debjani Ghosh presented...

RM10,000 boost from party.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor People's Progressive Party has donated RM10,000 to the NSTP Flood Victims Assistance Fund. A mock cheque for the amount was presented by its chairman, Datuk Dr Jason Goh...

Success depends on teachers.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Ranjit Singh Malhi THE Ministry of Education should be commended for producing the comprehensive National Education Blueprint 2006-2010. It will undoubtedly contribute towards our...

Progress a lifelong burden.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: J.D. Lovrenciear SOON, the nation would be abuzz with preparations for the 50th anniversary of independence. And as we prepare for that milestone, perhaps a review of the actual economic...

SMS on buffalo rampage not true.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: Hindus made a beeline for all Sivan temples in the country over the weekend following a text message which was later proven to be false. The message stated that a buffalo had...

Muar proud of its 'heritage'.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Tam Yong Yuee YOUR report "Small town gets to keep its post box of 81 years" (NST, Jan 19), stated that it is "among two or three boxes still in use". I am proud to say that one of these...

'Crime spree' in Selangor today, but everything's cool.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Alang Bendahara SHAH ALAM: Police are gearing themselves for several "major crimes" in Selangor today. Speeding patrol cars with sirens wailing and lights flashing, road blocks and...

117-year-old temple scores a first with ISO 9001 cert.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: V. Shankar Ganesh KLANG: The 117-year-old Sri Sundararaja Perumal temple here has become the first Hindu temple in the world to attain the ISO 9001 certification. The certification...

Alex wants his first national title.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Ajitpal Singh ALEX Liew, for all his impressive showings on the world stage, has yet to win the national men's title. Alex, may have beaten some of the world's best en route to winning...

Focus on world class humanity.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: S.S. I REFER to the taxi plan outlined in the report "KL to have only executive taxis by 2014" (NST, Jan 16). I beg the authorities to reconsider. The powers that be want "world class...

Breach of security.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Lim Chogn Leong I WAS surprised when an automated teller machine greeted me with a hearty "Hello" and my name and the appropriate title. This was even before I had entered my entry code....

Penang leads in tolerance.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Gerald Green YOUR report on Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili's remarks that Penang, Selangor and the Federal Territory topped the list of incidents of...

(What I saw on telly).
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Francis Dass WHILE watching TV recently, I saw something that made me lose my appetite. If you must know the reason: I was recklessly channel surfing as usual and - EGAD!!! - I...

Not enough newspapers here.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Mohd Faizal Abdullah I SPENT a memorable holiday in beautiful Langkawi. Hats off to the authorities for keeping the island clean. But there was a drawback - the scarcity of newspapers....

Prices of pomfret, prawns set to soar.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) MUAR: Pomfret and large prawns - a traditional "must" for Chinese New Year and wedding dinners - are likely to be off the menu because of a dire shortage caused by the Johor floods. Currently,...

Emulate friendly folk in Camerons.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Noordin Pitchay TOURISM is essentially about hospitality, yet not much is being done to instil in the minds of the people the importance of hospitality vis-a-vis tourism promotion in...

Josiah fails, Azizul shows promise.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Arnaz M. Khairul JOSIAH Ng crumbled in the keirin in the third round of the UCI World Cup in Los Angeles, United States on Saturday, but Azizul Hasni Awang showed he is ready to take on the...

Funds available for MNCF to develop road squad.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Arnaz M. Khairul A RM400,000 budget is available to get the national team into gear for Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) on Feb 2-11. And after the Tour, the Malaysian National Cycling...

National trust agency lets down beneficiaries.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Y.H. I AGREE with Tunku Yusof Jewa's complaint about Amanah Raya Berhad's attitude ("Endless wait to get the job done" - NST, Jan 18). I am a beneficiary of my father's estate, which was...

He can't give money, so he gives his time.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Rina De Silva KUALA LUMPUR: Not everyone can afford to donate money or goods to the Johor flood victims. But that doesn't mean there is no other way to help as shown by 34-year-old S....

Kien Keat-Boon Heong champs.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: K.M. Boopathy; Christopher Raj THE world is now at their feet. That was the feeling Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong must have experienced when they beat former Olympic champions Candra...

Interest-free loans for factory owners.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) BATU PAHAT: The state government has promised to help company and factory owners who suffered huge losses in the floods to secure interest-free loans. Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said...

Chee Pang sends SOS to opposition.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) RAUB: Desperation has caught up with Batu Talam's independent candidate Ng Chee Pang - he has sent out an SOS message to the opposition. "Please help me. I'm helpless here and urgently need the...

New strain of dengue worries Pahang.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUANTAN: A possible outbreak of dengue fever has been detected here with at least two dozen cases reported so far this month. Even worse, it is feared that a new strain could be responsible as most...

Low-cost homes for riverine squatters.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) BATU PAHAT: Squatters staying at river reserve lands in Johor will be moved soon to low-cost houses. Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said this was to ensure that their houses would not be...

Mew Choo outclassed.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) WONG Mew Choo played her heart out in an effort to end Malaysia's 42-year drought in the women's singles but found China's Zhu Lin a cut above in the Malaysia Open final at the KLBA Stadium in Cheras...

Tourists drawn to Twin Towers.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Eileen Ng; Norazlin Mohd Nor KUALA LUMPUR: Honeymooners Nadeem and Tehseen Husain stood in the shadow of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and gaped. Pointing to the pinnacle of Tower...

Rashid: Give equal attention.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) RASHID Sidek (pic) is prepared to send the 2010-2012 Project players to the national squad as long as they are given equal attention and don't end up being merely sparring partners. In fact, Rashid,...

Gade's happy hunting ground.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) PETER Gade Christensen (pic) once again demonstrated why he loves Kuala Lumpur so much when he outplayed Bao Chunlai of China to win his second Malaysia Open title at the KLBA Stadium in Cheras...

Religious groups join in prayer.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) JOHOR BARU: More than 500 people gathered at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Taman Sri Tebrau to take part in inter-religious prayers for the flood victims on Saturday night. The prayers, organised...

BN ropes in Ah Lek to woo Chinese.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Eileen Ng KUALA LUMPUR: Retired politician Tan Sri Lim Ah Lek is now back on active duty to help Barisan Nasional retain the Batu Talam state seat. The former MCA deputy president is...

Once ruffians, now respected exponents.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) IPOH: He used to let his fists do the talking, but 20-year-old Azlan Effandy Abdul Samat is now directing his energy to overwhelm his opponents wushu-style. Thanks to his 34-year-old coach Bernard...

Customs' best luxury cars to go under the hammer.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Hamidah Atan PUTRAJAYA: There will be no rush for cheap mobile phones at this year's Customs Day to be held at its Federal Territory complex in Kelana Jaya on Friday. Not a single...

Bacteria to bring life back to river.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) ALOR STAR: Sungai Petani, one of Kedah's most polluted rivers, will soon be teeming with life again. This would be made possible by using bacteria to gobble up most of the pollutants along the 12km...

Drug dealer flees.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) IPOH: Five shots fired by the police failed to stop a suspected drug dealer who was transporting his consignment in a car on Saturday. The suspect's car, a black Proton Waja, was found abandoned at...

Two hurt in crash at roadblock.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KOTA KINABALU: A traffic policewoman was injured when a soldier crashed his motorcycle at a roadblock at Jalan Kepayan near here on Saturday night. The lance corporal was thrown off the road while...

Flash floods hit city suburb.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: Residents of a Damansara Heights suburb had a frightening night when their houses were hit by flash floods. The homes of Datuk Koay Soon Eng, Datin Chua Lay Kim, finance director...

8 held in raid on eatery.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) JOHOR BARU: Eight Indonesian women were arrested by police in a midnight raid on a restaurant in Taman Mount Austin here. By day, the restaurant is a respectable eatery, but at night, it is a...

Dad inspires Nur Akhma's win.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: Inspired by her father, Nur Akhma Shabani chose the story titled The Nine Wooden Soldiers which won her the first prize in Koko's Digital Storytelling contest. Nur Akhma, 12, of SK...

Adibah bags three awards at Juara Lagu.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Shuib Taib KUALA LUMPUR: It was a special night for Adibah Noor who won three awards, including best vocals, with her song Terlalu Istimewa at the Anugerah Juara Lagu 21 last night. ...

Pas: National education policy unIslamic.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) TUMPAT: The Kelantan Pas government is not keen to register the People's Religious Schools (SARs) in the state with the Education Ministry as it deems the national education policy unIslamic. ...

Celebrating 50 years of Japan-Malaysia ties.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: It was a simple event, yet it marked the bicentennial year of an important relationship. The Japanese Drum Concert: "Beating and Blazing" held at Istana Budaya yesterday afternoon,...

Lorry driver in remand found dead after shower.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Rizalman Hammim SEREMBAN: A lorry driver, under police remand on suspicion of possessing stolen goods, was found dead in his cell at the Seremban police headquarters yesterday. Amarjit...

Co-ordinate projects to avoid delays, says Kedah Sultan.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) ALOR STAR: The Sultan of Kedah has urged the authorities to ensure that projects are properly planned before they are implemented. Citing the much-delayed Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital project here as...

Ensure racial mix in schools.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: C.C.C.W. ON the whole, the National Education Blueprint may be a good "plan" provided it also emphasises integration of the races to truly reflect the multi-racial, multi-cultural,...

18 million users register pre-paid mobile phone numbers.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR: Some 17.8 million or 98 per cent of the 19 million pre-paid mobile phone users have registered their numbers with service providers. The telephone numbers of those who missed out on...

Pictures in sepia tell Indrani's adventure.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Byline: Rina De Silva KUALA LUMPUR: When the "1957: Road to Nationhood" photo exhibition was held in conjunction with the Merdeka celebrations last year, the pictures brought back memories of the...

Malaysia's hopes take a blow.
January 22, 2007... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) A1 Team Malaysia's hope of finishing among the top four teams in this season's A1 GP World Cup of Motorsport suffered a major blow when they failed to collect any points in Taupo, New Zealand...