Malay Mail articles from January 2007, page 7

Malay Mail archives from January 2007

Illegals are a menace.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: M.Gnana Segaran DEAR Editor, I AM sure many would agree with me that a large number of illegal immigrants are moving about freely. Though the issue doesn't seem to be alarming it could bbecome more...

Live matches that are not.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Jeffrey DEAR Editor, I WOULD like to express my disappointment over a certain impression given by sports broadcasters on Astro. I hope Astro will take action against ESPN and Star networks which have...

The mockery that was crockery.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Sujartha K. IN most ecosystems, life forms that invade your habitat and consume your food while using up your resources would be labelled parasites. When I was growing up, my mother called them guests....

The hockey mess.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: V.Selvarajah DEAR Editor, IN the recent Malaysian Hockey Federation (MHF) elections, many new faces were elected to the council. Only Admiral Tan Sri Anwar Mohd Nor and vice-presidents Datuk S. S....

Stars on parade.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Rizal Hashim IT'S hard to predict what's going to happen in the 50th edition of the Malaysian Open, the first leg of the inaugural Super Series, starting today. One thing's for certain - the KLBA...

SIC bank on A1 effect.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Ghaz Ramli ALEX YOONG'S inspired run in the A1GP is expected to be one factor boosting the number of spectators for this year's Malaysian Formula One GP at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from April...

Malaysia live to fight another day.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) MARAMING salamat po, Philippines. That's thank you very much in Tagalog. Certainly a number of Malaysian players were given a crash course in that language last night, simply because their destiny in the AFF...

RLIR 2007 to draw 50 yachts to Langkawi.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) THE Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2007 (RLIR 2007) is sailing off on Feb 4-9 at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC) in Kuah, Langkawi. The RLIR 2007 is part of the Asian Regatta calendar, drawing regular...

NSC confidential.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) National Sports Summit A NATIONAL Sports Summit involving all the stakeholders is in the pipeline, three years after Datuk Dr M. Jegathesan suggested the idea during a chat with a group of journalists during the...

Axe looms before Capello.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) REAL MADRID president Ramon Calderon is resigned to axing controversial manager Fabio Capello at the end of this season. DiarioSport say despite public denials from the Real supremo, Calderon knows he needs to...

Becks-bashing gets bitter.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) BITTER Real Madrid are turning on want-away midfielder David Beckham after his world-record deal with LA Galaxy last week. Beckham is furious Real manager Fabio Capello has still not told him his reasons for making...

Eto'o keeps goals realistic.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) BARCELONA'S ace striker Samuel Eto'o played down expectations after completing his first training session on Monday since undergoing knee surgery over three months ago. The Cameroon international even refused...

Neville itching to find the net.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) MANCHESTER UNITED captain Gary Neville is fired up to grant manager Alex Ferguson his wish and hit the back of the net this season. Neville's last goal for free-scoring United came 26 months ago when they defeated...

Roeder stands by Emre.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) NEWCASTLE manager Glenn Roeder has vowed they will stand by midfielder Emre as he fights to clear his name over allegations of racism. Emre was charged by the FA last weekend with using racially-aggravated language...

FIFA bend rules toaccommodate Reds.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) FIFA have indicated Liverpool will be given the green light to sign West Ham's out-of-favour Argentine defensive midfielder Javier Mascherano (pic). FIFA regulations stipulate that while a player can register with a...

Martin's Villa future at stake.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) ASTON VILLA manager Martin O'Neill (pic) admits he fears the sack after their dismal run of form. Villa have not won in 12 games following their 3-1 reverse at Manchester United on Saturday and have slipped to 15th...

Davids is wanted by FC Dallas.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) MIDFIELDER Edgar Davids (above) is still locked in talks with Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit FC Dallas as his future with Tottenham looks set to come to an end. Dallas general manager Michael Hitchcock admitted...

Devils signing no one.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson (pic) admits they are working on 'one or two things' during this month's transfer market. "We are working on one or two things but don't hold your breath," he said. ...

A 'snitch' called Sheva.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) BELEAGUERED marksman Andriy Shevchenko (above) is being regarded by his Chelsea teammates as a 'snitch'. The Mirror claim the rest of the players blame the STG30 million (RM202.2m) flop for the row between Roman...

Waiting game pays dividends.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) GAEL CLICHY aims to show boss Arsene Wenger that he can be the long-term solution at left-back for Arsenal. Clichy, 21, is now a regular feature in the defence, having regained full fitness following a long-term...

Arsenal's Gilbert in for a tough time.
January 17, 2007... (From Malay Mail) ARSENAL rookie Kerrea Gilbert accepts he could be in for some abuse when Cardiff take on Tottenham at White Hart Lane tomorrow morning (Malaysian time) in the FA Cup third round replay. The 19-year-old defender is...

UMW Toyota helps flood victims.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd is offering a special service and repair package to its customers whose vehicles were damaged by the recent floods. The Toyota Flood Assist package offers a 25 per cent discount on total...

Honda develops small car for India.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) JAPAN'S Honda Motor Co said last week it is developing a premium hatchback for India which would be launched in the next two to three years. Its president, Masahiro Takedagawa, who is also the chief executive...

Touch 'n Go problem.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Basariah Abdul Latiff DEAR Editor, THIS is in response to the letter, Card Doesn't Work At A Touch, in The Malay Mail on Dec 29. On behalf of Rangkaian Segar Sdn Bhd, I would like to respond to the...

When huge crowd means big trouble.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) A GROUP of between 70 and 80 men walked into a restaurant and created chaos on Saturday, forcing the owner to get his friend to call the police. About 35 men, in their 20s and 30s, walked into Al-Azwath Restaurant...

Speaker's house broken into.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Masami Mustaza TWO robbers broke into Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker Datuk Lim Si Cheng's house in Damansara Utama and got away with several bottles of brandy and RM1,000 yesterday. They also escaped with...

Police lodge report.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Muzliza Mustafa FEDERAL traffic police have lodged a report on a three-minute video footage posted on the Internet, which purportedly captured a 'traffic policeman' accepting a bribe from a motorist. ...

Good way to release stress.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Nisrin Othman ATTRACTIVE prizes and the chance to mingle with women from all walks of life were the reason many UiTM students registered for Ladies Walk 2007. The registration counter, set up from 10am...

Entertainment equipment lost to thieves.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) A BUSINESSMAN lost RM8,000 worth of car entertainment equipment when his MPV was broken into on Friday. The incident happened at 4.15am at the victim's house in Kampung Pasir Segambut, Segambut. The 40-year-old...

Man threatened wife over RM70.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Nuradzimmah Daim FOR asking RM70 from her husband to pay utility bills, Samsiah Yaakub was threatened by the latter with a knife. Samsiah, a factory worker from Segambut, said she had repeatedly asked...

Body of man found in drain.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) A MAN was found dead in a drain near a bus stop in Jalan Genting Klang, Setapak, yesterday. The body was found at 8am by a passer-by who alerted the police. The fair-skinned man, believed to be in his 50s, was...

Not guilty to stealing chicken eggs.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) A LORRY attendant pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam magistrate's court yesterday to stealing a butcher's knife and 30 chicken eggs from a coffeeshop. Tamil Chelvan Pitchaikaran, 36, of Kampung Jawa Bukit...

Shaklee sales to get boost in 2007.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Ayu Musa Kamal DESPITE its status of being the leading direct seller of natural nutrition products in the country, Shaklee Corp is not resting on its laurels. The company plans to increase the number of...

Cops caught with Eramin 5 pills.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Rahman Daros THEY caught a dadah pusher for possessing psychotropic pills. However, instead of hauling in the man, four policemen saw an easy way to make a quick buck. The quartet, believed to be...

Bogus salesmen flee with RM3,000 laptop.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) TWO men feigned their way into an office in Danau Kota by pretending to be salesmen before escaping with a laptop worth RM3,000 on Friday. The duo approached the sole office staff who was about to walk out of the...

Intruder found hiding in cupboard.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) IT is every father's worst nightmare - discovering a man in your teenage daughter's room. That was what befell a 38-year-old trader from Jalan Sentul on Friday, when he found a man hiding in a cupboard in his...

Bookies pay RM300,000 for VVIP room.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) THE illegal bookies, who were nabbed by the police on Saturday, paid RM300,000 to the Selangor Turf Club for the use of the VVIP room for their operations. Subang Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Muhd Fuad...

Shutdown delays passport.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Nurrulmuna Mohd Ali A DAY after saying that Malaysians will get their international passports in less than an hour, the Immigration Department had an embarrassing moment yesterday. Its system shut down...

Soggy rice complaint unfounded.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Mohd Iskandar Ibrahim THERE'S no soggy rice sold at a supermarket in Klang. This was the outcome of checks by the Selangor Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs enforcement officers at a supermarket in...

Hot babes and hot cars.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Nisrin Othman; Chew Wan Ying; Nur Ainne Johar "DO I really look photogenic?" asked Daphne Iking during The Malay Mail-Carlsberg Year End Salute last Friday. It's easy for one to mistake her modesty for...

Errant duo warned.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Nur Aqidah Azizi TWO local film producers have come under fire from Malaysia Film Producers' Association (PFM) for withdrawing their films from their scheduled screening slots at the eleventh hour. PFM...

A maid's tragedy retold.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) IN 1998, Japan was shocked when auteur Hideo Nakata came up with Ringu. In 2002, director Gore Verbinski remade the film with The Ring and introduced Hollywood to the J-Horror genre. However, it is a little...

KL on alert.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Kalbana Perimbanayagam KUALA Lumpur folk will have to brace for poor weather next week. The Meteorological Department has forecasted thunderstorms and heavy rain for the whole of next week. "It's...

Rally for perfection.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: T.Yogendra IF not for Enzo Ferrari, we wouldn't have some of the best sports cars in the world. Likewise, if not for motorsport or racing, Ferrari would have taken a lifetime to produce and develop the...

Eye of the beholder.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Sharif Haron THE Mercedes-Benz E-Class, DaimlerChrysler Malaysia's 'bread and butter' model if you like, is now available in a new, heavily-facelifted package that is even more dynamic, poised and assured...

Great tune for BMW.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: T.Yogendra BMW's trump card in the two-door sedan segment is the 3-Series Coupe. This elegantly-proportioned model lends itself perfectly to accentuating its sporty appeal by adding new details. ...

The most dangerous race on earth.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) ALL eyes of rallying enthusiasts must be on the 2007 Dakar Rally which was flagged off in Lisbon on Jan 6. It's not called the most dangerous race on earth for nothing. So gruelling is the 7,915-kilometre route...

Lexus for the masses.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Sharif Haron Memories of driving a new car can be short, but some last forever. In my case, the few that have continued to live on for a very long time include getting behind the wheel of the first...

Modenas extends a helping hand.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) MOTOSIKAL dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (Modenas) will extend free service and up to 30 per cent discounts on spare parts to Modenas motorcycle owners hit by floods in the southern states. Its chief executive officer...

E-plate to beat vehicle smuggling.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) THE 'e-plate', a chip-embedded vehicle registration number plate containing data on the chassis number, engine number and type of vehicle will be introduced by the Road Transport Department from the end of this year to...

Perodua meets sales target.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) PERODUA met its 2006 sales target of 155,000 units after registering 12,200 cars last month, said managing director Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar. "With this 12,200 units in Dec, it means for 2006, we managed to hit 155,200...

Sweet new Sonata.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Sharif Haron ORIENTAL-HYUNDAI Sdn Bhd, distributor of CKD Hyundai cars, launched last week its first new model offering for the new year - the 2007 Hyundai Sonata CVVT-I. The new Hyundai's flagship...

Ford's new Elite.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Sharif Haron SIME Darby Automobiles (M) Sdn Bhd, formerly Ford Concessionaires Sdn Bhd, introduced last week the Ford Focus 1.8L Ghia Elite which is basically a Ford Focus sedan with extra features to give...

Naza's special promotions.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) THE Naza Group of Companies has kick-started the New Year with an exciting range of special auto promotions. Special deals are available to would-be car and motorbike buyers who make their bookings at any of six...

Ford nationwide CNY sale.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) BUYERS of Ford vehicles are in for a special treat as Ford Malaysia is giving away ang pows for the purchase of brand new vehicles under a promotion that is valid until Jan 31. Ranger buyers will get an ang pow...

Chinese automaker mulls us market.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) CHINESE automaker Hunan Changfeng Motor Co Ltd hopes to begin exports to the United States within two years. Company chairman Li Jianxin was recently quoted as saying that the Shanghai-listed company had already...

Three missing men found.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Nur Ainne Johar MCA Public Services and Complaint Department received 127 reports of missing persons last year, 90 of which were women. Department head Datuk Michael Chong said of the number, 75 have...

Complaint to City Hall not taken seriously.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Kalbana Perimbanayagam; Nurfainie Idina Gani LIM is disappointed that City Hall has not taken his complaints on illegal traders seriously. The Cheras resident says he has complained about petty traders...

Overcharged for roaming service.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Kalbana Perimbanayagam; Nurfainie Idina Gani K. S. LOO, who has been a Maxis subscriber for eight years, is upset that he was overcharged for his roaming service while in Singapore. "I was...

Long wait to alter pants.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Kalbana Perimbanayagam; Nurfainie Idina Gani SYIRA, of Balakong, is upset because she was made to wait for almost a month to get her pants ready. "I sent my new pants to the tailor to alter the waist as...

Clean toilet idea.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Malaysian Citizen DEAR Editor, I HAVE a suggestion for the Government regarding clean toilets. I think it will be good if the Government can provide thin, biodegradable commode paper to be placed on...

A man of amazing faith.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Meera Murugesan EITHER Eny Endrawati is an exemplary Indonesian maid or her employer, Low See How, is a man whose faith in people is amazing. Despite Eny spending six days in the lock-up on suspicion of...

Sorry state of football.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Aminazrul DEAR Editor, I HAD the opportunity recently to watch the AFF Cup match between Malaysia and Myanmar. Before I comment, let me state that I didn't watch the full game and I am not an expert in...

Poor senior citizens.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Lau Bing DEAR Editor, SENIOR citizens in Malaysia lead a difficult life, particularly those without dependents. It's always a problem for them to find a place to stay. The small pension they receive...

New track ready to roll.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) THE new Taupo Motorsports Park in New Zealand is ready to host the next round of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsports on Jan 19-21. Situated in a rural area on the outskirts of the central North Island town of Taupo,...

Same old story with MHF.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Haresh Deol THERE'S always a sense of deja vu where the Malaysian Hockey Federation (MHF) are concerned. From lame excuses when failing in a meet to playing the blame game, it just goes to show history...

Tight 'n twisty.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Ghaz Ramli A1 TEAM MALAYSIA driver Alex Yoong is expecting a tight, twisty and bumpy drive at this weekend's A1GP World Cup of Motorsport race at the Taupo Motorsports Park in New Zealand from Jan 19-21. ...

Win Air Asia tickets.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) FANS who turn up for UPB-MyTeam's home matches in the Premier League will get to watch some of the most talented youngsters in action plus stand a chance to win Air Asia tickets to some of its destinations. During...

Trust them to calm the Thai-phoon.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Rizal Hashim TONIGHT's clash in Bangkok is like a final for Malaysia, and providing Norizan Bakar a sense of optimism is that a number of his handpicked lieutenants have been there before. Not in the...

Capello caught red-handed.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) REAL MADRID manager Fabio Capello was caught on TV delivering a one-finger salute to fans after their 1-0 victory over Real Zaragoza at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday. Capello's gesture was also captured by...

Real gamble pays off.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) REAL MADRID sports chief Pedja Mijatovic backed manager Fabio Capello's surprise team selection after Sunday's 1-0 home win over formidable Real Zaragoza. Capello gambled by playing youngsters Miguel Torres, Gonzalo...

Under Puyol's pressure.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) CHAMPIONS Barcelona have not been performing well of late. And their captain and central defender Carles Puyol is demanding a 'reaction' from his players after Saturday's 3-1 derby defeat to Espanyol. "We must...

Martins humble, non committal.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) STRIKER Obafemi Martins downplayed his contribution in Newcastle's 3-2 win at Tottenham on Sunday despite scoring a superb equaliser and setting up the winner. The 22-year-old Martins levelled things at White Hart...

Terry-fic pay hike for John.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) CAPTAIN John Terry, 26, is poised to become the highest paid player in Premiership history by inking a new STG150,000 (RM1 million)-a-week contract with Chelsea. The Daily Mail say after more than six months of...

O'Neill closes in on Polish striker.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) ASTON VILLA boss Martin O'Neill could be close to signing Poland international striker Radoslaw Matusiak. Reports in Poland are claiming the player is on the verge of completing a STG2.3 million (RM15.6 million)...

Juventus want Ronaldo.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) JUVENTUS have held talks with Manchester United over wing ace and hotshot Cristiano Ronaldo. La Stampa say Juventus' representatives spoke with United officials last Friday about Ronaldo's situation. And they...

City open talks with Micah.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) MANCHESTER CITY are opening new contract talks with rightback Micah Richards - just six months after upgrading his present deal. The People say City are so desperate to keep the powerful 18-year-old England defender...

Devils blend well.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) WING wizard Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United have the right blend of youth and experience in their bid to regain the title. The 33-year-old's career was celebrated by the Football Writers' Association (FWA) in...

Young snubs West Ham move.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) ASHLEY YOUNG has rejected a move to West Ham after Watford accepted an offer worth up to STG9.65 million (RM65.62 million). The Hammers had made no secret of their interest in Young and saw a STG7 million bid for...

Psycho to stick with Weaver.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) MANCHESTER CITY boss Stuart Pearce believes in a policy of retaining in-form players rather than rotating his squad. This is bad news for Sweden goal-keeper Andreas Isaksson, who will almost certainly be on the...

Petr to Cech in at Anfield.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) CHELSEA'S ace goalkeeper Petr Cech is set to make a sensational return from injury at Liverpool this weekend. The Czech international fractured his skull at Reading in October after a collision with Stephen Hunt and...

War of The Blues.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho is forced to fight a Russian-Dutch clique at Stamford Bridge. The Times claim Mourinho's camp identifies the poaching of Frank Arnesen from Tottenham in the summer of 2005 as the...

Proton centre for flood-hit cars.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) PROTON launched last week a special facility to provide immediate repairs for Proton cars damaged by the floods in Johor. It now has special mobile teams stationed in Tampoi to provide auto assistance and advice....

Signs that we may not be ready for VMY.
January 16, 2007... (From Malay Mail) Byline: Sushma Veera IT should not have happened. With Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2007 already in full swing, it is sad to see that some signages at tourist spots in Kuala Lumpur are in bad condition. A...