Archive for 2009
Keeping dialects alive through the arts Deejay on mission to keep traditional performances alive
Keeping dialects alive through the arts Deejay on mission to keep traditional performances alive By THO XIN YI thoxinyi@thestar.com.my WHILE many people either take the common dialects for granted or ignore them, Ai FM deejay Chong Keat Aun has great appreciation for them and considers them an amazing and beautiful heritage to be enjoyed and…
Read MoreKite fest returning to Bintulu
Kite fest returning to BintuluMore local participants expected to sign up for event in August By PHILIP Him INTRODUCED in 2005, the successful Borneo International Kite Festival has put Sarawak on the world map. Organised by the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA), the event is held annually at the town’s old airport. Hundreds of participants, locals…
Read Morethe lush greenery of the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM)
Up close with nature THE Green Fest, The star’s annual event to mark world Environment Day, returns to the lush greenery of the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) this year. And like in previous years’ events, visitors can get the chance to revel in nature plus learn about ways to conserve the environment. These…
Read MoreKorea’s Break Out troupe wow Kuala Lumpur audiences and leave them in stitches.
Korea’s Break Out troupe wow Kuala Lumpur audiences and leave them in stitches. AFTER WEEKS of anticipation, Break Out finally stormed into Malaysia for a hugely successful debut. The Korean extreme dance comedy theatre staged four shows over the weekend to enormously appreciative audiences at Dewan San Choon, Wisma MCA in Kuala Lumpur. Created by…
Read MoreNo more fireflies in six months?
Firefly Firefly loss of sanctuaries and tourist spots By CHRISTINA TAN SHAH ALAM: The entire firefly population in Kampung Kuantan and Kampung Bukit Belimbing in Kuala Selangor is facing wipe-out in six months. “All the fireflies there will be gone for good by the end of this year if no measures are taken to protect…
Read MoreDying Sungai Golok(kolok) wooing Malaysian tourists again
Sungai Golok: The problems in southern Thailand has taken a toll on this border town which has now become a ghost town awaiting an even painful end. Once known for its vibrant nightlife, the sporadic bombings in Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala have made Sungai Kolok the last place Malaysians would want to visit. However, district…
Read MorePadang Chetty part of Klang’s history
He says name change doesnot reflect well on the state govtStory and photos by ELAN PERUMALelan@thestar.com.my FORMER national coach C. Paramalingam has rapped the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) for its plan to change the name of Padang Chetty to Laman Sukan Majlis Perbandaran Klang, The 74-year-old hard-talking man said the field had been the training…
Read MoreMalaysia Tie Shop – Tie supply and manufacturer
Malaysia Tie Shop in Malaysia INTRODUCTION Our ties in both printed and woven jacquard with thousand of choice and reasonable price is readying to serve you with sense of visual and touch. We are not only serve you with house brand tie, however international brand like DKNY, FORNESSETTI, ICEBERG, LANCEL, LANVIN, LEONARD, MOSCHINO, RYKIEL…
Read MoreToast of the town in Kluang
When in Kluang, you don’t have to go all the way to the Railway Station for a taste of its famous kopi, kaya toast and other signature items “Do beh chia mea?” i was puzzled by this question on the litlte menu. After asking for a translation, I learned that it’s Hokkien dialect for “What…
Read MoreVolunteers take time off to spruce up Bukit Gasing
Weekend clean-up Volunteers take time off to spruce up Bukit Gasing THE heavy use of Bukit Gasing by hikers and visitors has caused deterioration of the forest. “There are hundreds of people here, especially on weekends, and some people leave rubbish in the forest,” Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) councillor Derek Fernandez said. In an…
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