Malay Mail articles from January 2007, page 2

Malay Mail archives from January 2007

Siti hums Muzik Muzik.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Joe Lee WILL Datuk Siti Nurhaliza come out of "retirement" to compete in TV3's Muzik Muzik which culminates in the Anugerah Juara Lagu? "I wouldn't discount the chances," Siti said. In December 2003,...

Fahrin and Linda are in tune.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) CLOSE friends is how actor Fahrin Ahmad describes his relationship with Linda Onn. It may be a non-committal answer, but it's the most positive response so far for fans hoping to see popular presenter Linda and...

Starry night in the making.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Joe Lee ANUGERAH Bintang Popular-Berita Harian (ABPBH) is set to dazzle guests and viewers. Main sponsor Habib Jewels has ensured that some of the stars will be lavishly dressed in its finery on the big...

Cyberjaya calling.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) CYBERJAYA rocks tomorrow. Cyberview Sdn Bhd, the landowner of Cyberjaya, is organising a concert in conjunction with the launch of its Kelab Komuniti Taman Tasik Cyberjaya. Its managing director, Redza Rafiq,...

Wounded dog dies.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Nurrulmuna Mohd Ali JENNY was driving home in Damansara Jaya on Jan 2 when she spotted an injured and under-nourished German shepherd wandering aimlessly. Jenny took the dog, nicknamed Kiki, to a...

The Muse on the (Star) hill.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Lim Chee Wah THE Malaysian art scene may not have reached the levels of the more advanced nations, but the prospects look good for it to grow. With the opening of the Muse Floor, at the topmost level of...

How to appreciate art.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) HERE are some easy-to-follow tips on how to appreciate art, as suggested by Phillip Wong, an enthusiastic promoter of art and founder of Artseni Gallery (www.artseni.com). 1. Be aware of your emotions when...

Shop through the heart!
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Tan Hee Hui PROMISCUOUS shopper Tan Hee Hui lists his many KL retail paramours. IF you veer away from the beaten tracks of Petaling Street and pasar malams, and up-market haunts such as Starhill and...

Old old-skool sounds will get ya!
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Joachim Ang; Tan Hee Hui PEOPLE may come to Club 18 @ Bangsar Avenue, or "C18" for short, every Wednesday for Cocktail Night, and ladies in particular may pack the joint every Thursday for Ladies Night, to...

Up close and personal with DJ Ian Ross.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) DJ Ian Ross has been bubbling under for some time now. With his experience in helming nights at Bliss and now Maison, the young deck master is set to become the next big thing in KL. Tell us about yourself. ...

Get groovin at.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) MASH launch party featuring DJs Fuzz & Blink @ Zouk Showtime: 10pm, RM30 (for ladies), RM35 (for guys), including first drink at Zouk KL STAYING ahead of the dance music revolution, Zouk continues to push the boundaries...

The joys of expat life.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Rolf Potts TEN years ago - back at a time when I was a couple of years out of college and at a professional dead-end in life - I packed my essentials into two suitcases and moved to Busan, South Korea, to...

Chinoise chic.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Sze-Lai Ah OLD dishes given a modern twist are nothing new; the profusion of fusion restaurants the world over is testament to that very fact. You have to admit, there must be something to it. After...

Wonders of the week!
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) FROM faces & places to foods & fetes, we present this week's indulgences Party Cheers to Martell VSOP Martell VSOP took the concept of partying to a new level. Its Rise Above: The Next Level bash in Sunway Pyramid...

Commuter fed up with long wait for bus.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Najiah Najib; Nurfainie Irdina Gani HO, of Taman Melawati, is upset with Len Seng bus as she has to wait for hours to get a bus every morning. "This happens if I miss the 7am bus. Then I have to...

No payment for service.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Najiah Najib; Nurfainie Irdina Gani FUSION Beat Sdn Bhd managing director PATRICK HENG is upset with a managed care company for failing to settle a RM6,300 bill. He claims that MediScreen Sdn Bhd has...

Dept probes bee attack.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Mohd Iskandar Ibrahim A SCHOOL in Klang has been absolved of blame over a bee attack of its pupils. Selangor Education Department deputy director Ismail Sulaiman said the administration of Sekolah...

8-hour delay to repair pipe.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Najiah Najib; Nurfainie Irdina Gani WATER everywhere! This was the scene which greeted visitors at Kompleks Rakan Muda in Puchong, where a broken pipe resulted in an endless stream of water gushing into a...

MPAJ must pay for failing again.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Saiful Azhar Abdullah IN 2003, it was about Steven's Corner. Now, it's the Pandan Safari Lagoon Theme Park. Two controversies in four years for the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council. In the next...

Don't leave children out of sight.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Jacinta Lee DEAR Editor, THE death of a young boy on holiday in Malaysia in a hotel swimming pool is shocking. My heart goes out to his family who came to our country to have a good time but are...

Good, bad, ugly SMS.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Shanthi Gopalan DEAR Editor, YOUR recent report on the number of text messages sent by Malaysians daily is an eye-opener. I never realised how popular this form of communication is. Part of its...

What's to be done about snatch thieves?
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: A.Karim Khan DEAR Editor, AFTER reading your story 'Holiday Turns Sour' yesterday about the Iraqi family who lost their belongings to a snatch thief in Bukit Bintang recently, I couldn't help but wonder if...

Ben braces for 'triple test'.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Ghaz Ramli MALAYSIAN golfer Ben Leong will feature in three consecutive tournaments beginning next week. This is the first time in his career that Ben has to endure such a tight schedule which begins...

Norizan Raddy for war.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Rizal Hashim IT'S time to consign the class of 1996 that emerged runners-up of the inaugural Tiger Cup to history. It's time for Norizan Bakar's Tigers to turn a new page. It's time for war. A...

V6 series beckons Aaron.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Ghaz Ramli MALAYSIA'S single seater driver Aaron Lim is likely to enter the Formula Renault V6 series as his next career move. Though no final decision has been made, Aaron, 21, is expected to move to...

Where the best go unrewarded.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Rizal Hashim WHEN Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak mooted the idea of a sports scholarship programme when he was at the helm of the Sports Ministry in the 1980s, the plan was for the Federal Government to provide...

Motivate some, demotivate some?
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Haresh Deol IT'S done in the name of motivation. That seems to be the consensus between the Sports Ministry and the Higher Education Ministry (HEM) on the issue of top varsity athletes being left out...

Pressure's nothing for 'Pipita'.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: El Loco HOLA! Newly-signed Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain, or pipita, started for Real Madrid in their last two games. And he has added that extra bite in Real's ageing strikeforce to give their...

Martin not so Jol-ly after Arsenal draw.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) TOTTENHAM manager Martin Jol was downbeat after they blew a 2-0 lead in their League Cup semi-final first leg with arch rivals Arsenal. "We have got ourselves to blame," said the Dutchman, who had to take off...

Chelsea can take victory from defeats.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Steve McMahon LET'S not lose perspective on things right now. While last week's results were big, the overall effect is insignificant. It might be in many people's interests to call the title race...

Fabulous Fabregas.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) MIDFIELDER Cesc Fabregas hailed Arsenal's amazing second-half fightback as they claimed a 2-2 draw with Tottenham in the League Cup first leg semi-final at White Hart Lane on Wednesday. Arsenal found themselves 2-0...

Pompey to stretch Devils.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Paul Ghaz-Coin; Michael Oween TOMORROW West Ham v Watford 0:1/2 LUCAS NEILL is determined to keep West Ham in the Premiership and the FA Cup. Despite losing Ashley Young to Aston Villa, Watford bounced...

Savage break for Robbie.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) BLACKBURN'S controversial midfielder Robbie Savage has spoken of his devastation over the broken leg that could have ended his season. Savage underwent surgery yesterday to pin his right fibula, which was...

Hleb ruled out for a month.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger revealed midfielder Alexander Hleb is set for at least a month out after picking up a hamstring injury in the League Cup match against Tottenham. The midfielder came off the bench at...

'There's no quick fix'.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) ASTON Villa boss Martin O'Neill warned that new signings Ashley Young and John Carew will not change their fortunes overnight. Young moved from Watford in a STG9.65 million (RM64 million) deal earlier this week...

Unhealthy body of evidence.
January 26, 2007... (From Malay Mail) THE feud between Andriy Shevchenko and his Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is far from over, claims a body language expert. This is the 'body of evidence': When Shevchenko - scorer of two goals in the League Cup...

Conned in Bukit Bintang.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Chui Ling DEAR Editor, SOMETIMES, it doesn't pay to be kind. This is a lesson I learnt, through the experience of a friend who in trying to help someone, became the victim of a sleight-of-hand trick at...

Top athletes left out of list.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) THE highly-anticipated Higher Education Ministry's sports scholarship programme for national athletes, touted to offer the most attractive financial package in the Malaysian market, has been dogged by controversy even...

Be open with MPAJ probe, S'gor urged.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Kalbana Perimbanayagam; Rahman Daros BE transparent. That's what the Housing and Local Government Ministry wants the Selangor Government to do when dealing with the Pandan Safari Lagoon theme park...

Hotels want feasibility study.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Rahman Daros A GOOD idea which has to be studied thoroughly. This was the response by Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) president Mohd Ilyas Zainol Abidin on the suggestion that lifeguards should be...

Better late than never.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) BRING in the lifeguards! That was the sentiment among locals and tourists when asked on the necessity of having a lifeguard stationed at hotel swimming pools. While tourists were initially unaware of the tragedy...

Caught stealing drain covers.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) A FORM Three student was caught stealing drain covers with two other accomplices in USJ 3 on Tuesday. The suspects, aged 15 and 18, were caught red-handed by a Subang Jaya police patrol car at 5.55pm while trying to...

Errant trader caught again.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Azman Abdul Ghani THE authorities thought that a former pirated VCD and DVD seller would turn over a new leaf after his business was raided twice. Instead, he switched to another trade - selling...

Pathologist strikes out asphyxia.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Dawn Chan FIVE samples were taken from murder victim Tengku Teh Susilawati for DNA and toxicology tests when her body was brought to University Malaya Medical Centre for a post-mortem on May 6, last year....

Man pleads guilty to attack.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) A 30-YEAR-OLD bodyguard pleaded guilty to causing hurt to an army personnel using a weapon at the Kuala Lumpur magistrate's court yesterday. Mohd Zaidi Mohamad Sani from Kampung Puah Lembah Batu 3 1/4, Jalan...

Zehra denies Aidil rumours.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Nur Aqidah Azizi RUMOURS first had it that national Under-20 football team skipper, Mohd Aidil Zafuan, was linked to actress Rita Rudaini. Now, the gossip is that Aidil has turned his attention to singer...

No cost too high for Full Throttle.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Adly Syairi Ramly LISTENING to how hip hop trio, Full Throttle, are willing to put work and family aside to pursue their dream of making it into the rap game - would inspire anyone. Strap, Nate G and...

Make it Moroccan.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Noel Achariam THE Regent Hotel Kuala Lumpur is having a month long Moroccan food promotion called Feast Of The Senses, featuring the exquisite flavours of Morocco. The promotion was offically launched...

Free milk for walkers.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) ENJOY a healthy breakfast before the Ladies Walk 2007 on Sunday. Nestle is giving participants NesVita fat free milk to go with Nestle Fitnesse cereal. Nestle Liquid Drinks brand executive Wan Shariena Bahrom...

Firefighters ready for challenge.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Mohd Iskandar Ibrahim INTENSIVE training is part of a firefighter's daily life. But the 10 women who signed up for the Ladies Walk 2007 are not taking the event lightly. To prepare for the...

Post AJL 21 blues.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: The Nosey Buzz Team THE buzz last week was over, if you could believe it, Maya Karin's nose and whether it was actually a new fixture, a claim she denied. Then there was Azwan kicking up a fuss to get...

Strange fusions.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Joe Lee FORGET the fusion theme of Rentak Kita, Rentak Dunia as it was hardly present throughout the night. Ironically enough, the theme did not reflect the general feel of compositions of the night,...

Superfine-tuned for the trained ears.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Chew Wan Ying SOMETIMES marriage can spell the end of a performer's career or bring out the best in a musician. In Reshmonu's case, it is more of the latter. Partly because he is a true musician...

Hit and blasted.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Chew Wan Ying SOMETIMES, a smartly crafted drama can outdo the biggest blockbusters at the box office or winning the critics' favour. In recent years, this is evident in the success of The Italian Job...

Lame birthday wishes.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Reviewed by Chew Wan Ying HAPPY Birthday Director: Jingle Ma Cast: Louis Koo, Rene Liu, Lawrence Chou, Tsang Bo Yee JINGLE Ma said the huge success of Fly Me To Polaris seven years ago puts piles of pressure...

(The Tin Mine was ...).
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Reviewed by Chew Wan Ying THE Tin Mine Director: Jira Maligool Stars: Pijaya Vachajitpan, Anthony Howard Gould, Niran Satta, Sonthaya Chitmanee THE Tin Mine was Thailand's official entry for Best...

Also showing ...
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Compiled by Ahmad Azrai THE Guardian Director: Andrew Davis Cast: Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Sela Ward, Melissa Sagemiller, Clancy Brown AFTER a failed marriage and a deadly crash that have left him...

Making mush out of nothing at all ...
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Reviewed by Ahmad Azrai THE Ultimate Collection Air Supply (Sony BMG) ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGH! IT'S THEM! OK, now the we've got that out of the way, we can get on with the review. Don't look down on me like...

(The only excuse to ...).
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Reviewed by Meor Shariman TERUNGGUL 95-06 Awie (EMI Records) THE only excuse to buy this compilation is if you are a big fan of rocker Awie. If you already have his earlier compilation albums, you will...

(Goreng Pisang Panas is ...).
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Reviewed by Meor Shariman GORENG Pisang Panas Various Artistes (Sony BMG) GORENG Pisang Panas is a must have for local music fans who has limited budget to spend on local albums. This 14-track...

Grooves bytes.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Reviewed by Adly Syairi Ramly THE Good, the Bad & the Queen 'The Good the Bad & The Queen' (EMI) THE debut album by Britain's supergroup which members include Damon Albarn (Blur/Gorillaz), Paul Simonon (The...

Treated badly at restaurant.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Nurfainie Irdina Gani SURYA, of Petaling Jaya, is unhappy over the way the staff of a restaurant in Petaling Jaya treated her. "I am a regular customer and I frequent the place because of their Javanese...

Shop sent wrong gifts to fiancee.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Nurfainie Irdina Gani JAVED, of Taman Selayang, is unhappy with S.L Florists and Gifts shop for sending the wrong items to his fiancee. He ordered a dozen white and red roses and a teddy bear but the...

Loan application rejected twice.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Nurfainie Irdina Gani VONG, of Klang, is disappointed with AEON credit services. "I applied twice for a loan but the applications were rejected and the company didn't have the courtesy to inform me," he...

Guard dismissed without notice.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Nurfainie Irdina Gani SELVI, of Port Klang, is upset with Kuala Freight Movers Sdn Bhd for terminating her husband's employment without notice. Her husband, K. Maniam, was employed as a security...

Will MPAJ learn their lesson?
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Hamdan Ibrahim DEAR Editor, OLD habits die hard. We are not surprised to learn that the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council took their own sweet time to take action against the Pandan Safari Lagoon theme...

Vigneis needs more help.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: M.Gnana Segaran DEAR Editor, DESPITE The Malay Mail highlighting the predicament of nine-year-old R. Vigneis since Dec 15, there are still many hitches as the boy has yet to get back on his feet. ...

Don't borrow from Ah Longs.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Weng San DEAR Editor, IT'S sad to read of cases where people still cannot refrain from borrowing money from Ah Longs. Despite such cases being repeatedly published in the papers, the public seems to...

Keeping in touch with SMS.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Yusri Azmin NOW that Malaysians have proven to be a finger-happy lot, one wonders how far the SMS culture will change our way of life. The short messaging system has permeated our relationships, our...

Menace to 'Mat Sallehs'.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Ghaz Ramli IT'S normal for many local golfers to be 'intimidated' by their 'Mat Salleh' counterparts in a prestigious tourney. But Steven Tan, one of the bolder Malaysian golfers competing in the...

Hopkins heats up test.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) AMERICAN John Hopkins of Team Rizla Suzuki stamped his mark to lead the first MotoGP test session for 2007, which entered the final day under blue skies and glowing sunshine at the Sepang Circuit yesterday. After...

Suddenly everyone is an expert.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Rizal Hashim BEFORE a match, there's only one coach giving his disciples the pre-match strategies and pep-talk. Ninety minutes later, everybody turns into a coach. That's the beauty of football. ...

You can bet on Unibet.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) UNIBET, although the newest among the Pro Tour teams contesting the 12th edition of Le Tour de Langkawi from Feb 2-11, are determined to be among the main contenders for Asia's biggest race this year. And after...

Real mole on the loose.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) REAL MADRID president Ramon Calderon is convinced there is a mole on his board! Diariosport say Calderon is angry that details of his meeting with the players last week made their way to Radio Marca and believes a Real...

Atletico set price for Akale.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) HIGH-FLYING Atletico Madrid would not pay over the odds for Auxerre winger Kanga Akale. Atletico manager Javier Aquirre hopes to sign the Ivory Coast international but has been told by his board that if Auxerre...

Riquelme's perfect for Inter.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) RUNAWAY Serie A leaders Inter Milan have tabled an STG8 million (RM54.4m) bid for Villarreal midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme. The Argentine ace has fallen out with manager Manuel Pellegrini and the Villarreal board...

Benitez busy in transfer market.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has snapped up Dutch striker Jordy Brouwer from Ajax. The teenager is Benitez's third signing in the transfer window, with Sampdoria's Italy Under-21 goalkeeper Daniele Padelli and...

Bet's still on Blues.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Manvir; Sheldon HOW dramatic it was seeing Man U and Chelsea beaten last weekend. Could this be an early omen of a shocking climax at the end of the season? Perhaps Arsenal or Liverpool doing the...

Jose: Sheva and I are cool.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Manvir; Sheldon JOSE MOURINHO says Andriy Shevchenko has finally 'got the message' after he inspired Chelsea to the League Cup final. The misfiring Shevchenko struck two goals in the 22nd and 43rd...

Hargreaves the final piece in Devils' jigsaw.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) ALEX FERGUSON is ready to tempt Bayern Munich to part with England international Owen Hargreaves with an increased STG23 million (RM152 million) bid. The Bundesliga outfit are stalling on a deal which will allow the...

(Manchester City are also ...).
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) MANCHESTER CITY are also planning to be active in the transfer market as the January window enters its last week. Eastlands boss Stuart Pearce wants to sign Tottenham striker Mido while he is also keen on Az Alkmaar...

(Charlton have been offered ...).
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) CHARLTON have been offered St Etienne striker Frederic Piquionne in exchange for Marcus Bent while the Addicks are rivalling Birmingham in the chase for Sheffield Wednesday defender Madjid Bougherra.

Everton's injury Blues.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) EVERTON suffered yet another injury blow after James McFadden broke a bone in his foot during training yesterday. The 23-year-old picked up the injury to his fifth metatarsal in a freak accident during a game of...

Reds: Lu-cash is lying.
January 25, 2007... (From Malay Mail) LIVERPOOL chief executive Rick Parry hit back at Lucas Neill (right) and insisted the Australian did speak to manager Rafael Benitez over a move to Anfield. Neill claimed he did not speak to the 'people that count'...