New Straits Times back issues from November 2002:
Red Dragon
Nov 01, 2002; ... Anita Anandarajah New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Red Dragon Byline: Anita Anandarajah Edition: 2* Section: Riffs Column: Cinemantics YEARS before Anthony Hopkins first terrorised audiences by artistically skinning a nurse's face, his character, Dr Hannibal Lecter, ...
Reign of fire
Nov 01, 2002; ... Faridul Anwar Farinordin New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Reign of fire Byline: Faridul Anwar Farinordin Edition: 2* Section: Riffs Column: Cinemantics THIS is not a fantasy/adventure movie about dragonslayers, so save your pity for the dragons.Rather, this ...
Cinema passes, perfume to be won
Nov 01, 2002; ... Shuhaidah Saharani New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Cinema passes, perfume to be won Byline: Shuhaidah Saharani Edition: 2* Section: Riffs Column: Cinemantics MR DEEDS WATER Boy Adam Sandler is back. This time, Sandler plays Longfellow Deeds, a lovable character who ...
Say `Kiss Kiss' and win passes
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Say `Kiss Kiss' and win passes Edition: 2* Section: Riffs HER biography reads like that of Kylie Minogue. Just like the disco diva, 19-year-old singer Holly Valance, popular for her smash hit Kiss Kiss, also hails from from Australia. Just ...
Dig into Deepavali goodies
Nov 01, 2002; ... R.S. Kamini; Vigneswaran Kannan New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Dig into Deepavali goodies Byline: R.S. Kamini; Vigneswaran Kannan Edition: 2* Section: Chomp! IT'S Deepavali in two days' time. Have you guys finished your shopping? Got your kurtas already? How about you ...
Giving directions
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Giving directions Edition: 2* Section: More Than Words How to ... Everyday matters made easyThe right way We are on Old Street now. From here, follow the road up. Turn right at the postbox into Red Road. Walk along Red Road ...
Affin Merchant Bank's get-together
Nov 01, 2002; ... Siti Hajar Abd Aziz New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Affin Merchant Bank's get-together Byline: Siti Hajar Abd Aziz Edition: 2* Section: Happenings AFFIN Merchant Bank held its annual dinner themed "Nite of Celebrities" at the Prince Hotel and Residence in Kuala Lumpur ...
Fundraiser for AIDS council
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Fundraiser for AIDS council Edition: 2* Section: Happenings MALAYSIAN AIDS Foundation held the "Red Ribbon Gala 2002" at the Shangri- La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur recently to raise funds for the Malaysian AIDS Council ....
Where are you?
Nov 01, 2002; ... Nurshafenath Shaharuddin New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Where are you? Byline: Nurshafenath Shaharuddin Edition: 2* Memo: (STF) - Runaways who crave freedom and independence from parental supervision do not realise the dangers that lurk out there. NURSHAFENATH SHAHARUDDIN ...
Zandra's just so driven to win
Nov 01, 2002; ... Faridul Anwar Farinordin New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Zandra's just so driven to win Byline: Faridul Anwar Farinordin Edition: 2* Section: YQ Sport Memo: (STF) - Teen bowling prodigy Zandra Aziela Ibrahim Hakimi is a determined lass who also excels in her studies. Her ...
Anna Nicole show to go on
Nov 01, 2002; ... Compiled by R.S. Murthi New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Anna Nicole show to go on Byline: Compiled by R.S. Murthi Edition: 2* Section: Entertainment Column: Showsnips ALTHOUGH it has been ripped apart by most critics, The Anna Nicole Show will continue its run into ...
Tao takes it nice and slow
Nov 01, 2002; ... Ricky yap New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Tao takes it nice and slow Byline: Ricky yap Edition: 2* Section: Entertainment Memo: (STF) - Composer David Tao believes in getting his music just right and does not worry about getting albums out for the sake of it, writes RICKY ...
Prostate health
Nov 01, 2002; ... Datuk Dr Khairullah Abdullah New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Prostate health Byline: Datuk Dr Khairullah Abdullah Edition: 2* Section: Talk Zone WITH Men's World Day approaching, and with more attention being paid to men's preventive healthcare, it seems timely to ...
A desperate cry for help
Nov 01, 2002; ... Tan Sher Li; Wong Joon Ian New Straits Times 11-01-2002 A desperate cry for help Byline: Tan Sher Li; Wong Joon Ian Edition: 2* Section: Talk Zone Memo: (STF) - Why do teens run away? Counsellors from Shelter say that the problem stems mostly from a lack of communication ...
Handphone battery danger
Nov 01, 2002; ... L.H. Lim New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Handphone battery danger Byline: L.H. Lim Edition: 2* TELECOMMUNICATION companies have been urged to provide incentives to mobile phone users to ensure they dispose of their used handphone batteries safely.Selangor ...
City Hall and Alam Flora to clean up clogged Jalan Barat drains
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 City Hall and Alam Flora to clean up clogged Jalan Barat drains Edition: 2* Section: City News KUALA Lumpur City Hall and Alam Flora will jointly clean up clogged drains along Jalan Barat in Jinjang Utara to help reduce the number of snakes ...
Winners picked for developer's third draw
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Winners picked for developer's third draw Edition: 2* Section: City News PROPERTY developer LBS Bina Group Berhad held the third quarter draw of the "LBS RM1 Million Contest 2002" recently, which saw a total of 616 prizes worth RM106,000 ...
Stesen Sentral awarded for excellent, quality development
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Stesen Sentral awarded for excellent, quality development Edition: 2* Section: City News KUALA Lumpur Sentral Sdn Bhd was presented with the public sector development category award by the Federation Internationale des Administration de ...
Genting chairman voted country's `Property Man'
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Genting chairman voted country's `Property Man' Edition: 2* Section: City News THIRTY-seven years ago, he started a resort on top of a mountain in Pahang with the construction of a 20km road and a 200-room hotel.His contemporaries ...
Ford grants for 17 projects on conservation
Nov 01, 2002; ... Syida Lizta Amirul Ihsan New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Ford grants for 17 projects on conservation Byline: Syida Lizta Amirul Ihsan Edition: 2* Section: City News IN its bid to help make the world a better place to live in, the Ford Motor Company Conservation and ...
Seri Negara Mansion relaunched
Nov 01, 2002; ... Shamini Gopalan New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Seri Negara Mansion relaunched Byline: Shamini Gopalan Edition: 2* Section: City Diary CARCOSA Seri Negara relaunched its Seri Negara Mansion at its premises in Persiaran Mahameru, Kuala Lumpur recently with plenty of ...
ntv7 concert to mark Deepavali
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 ntv7 concert to mark Deepavali Edition: 2* Section: City Diary THE "Diwali" or Deepavali festivities will take off on ntv7 with a live telecast of the station's "Stars of Diwali Concert 2002" on Sunday at 10pm.The 90-minute ...
Suria KLCC's fashion feasts
Nov 01, 2002; ... Jasmime Kaur New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Suria KLCC's fashion feasts Byline: Jasmime Kaur Edition: 2* Section: Consider This! SURIA KLCC is having a food and fashion week till Monday.Seventeen outlets will be promoting a wide range of clothing for men, ...
Taste of North Indian and Malay cuisines at Saloma
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Taste of North Indian and Malay cuisines at Saloma Edition: 2* Section: On The Menu IN conjunction with the forthcoming "Festival of Lights", Saloma Bistro and Theatre Restaurant in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur is serving a spread of more than ...
Deepavali delights
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Deepavali delights Edition: 2* Section: On The Menu SPECIALLY for Deepavali, Cafe Serena Brasserie of Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur is having a colourful "Deepavali Delights" weekend high tea buffet.Patrons can savour an interesting ...
Chic, quality and elegance
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Chic, quality and elegance Edition: 2* BURBERRY signifies chic classics, quality, fine workmanship and relaxed elegance.Check out this timeless brand, famous for its signature Nova check design at Burberry Boutique at the Satellite ...
Unforgettable Redang
Nov 01, 2002; ... Teo Lee Na New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Unforgettable Redang Byline: Teo Lee Na Edition: 2* Column: Let us know PULAU Redang is such a wonderful place. My friends and I went there during our recent semester break.We were dumbfounded when we first looked into ...
Capitol Hotel wins training award
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Capitol Hotel wins training award Edition: 2* HOTEL Capitol Kuala Lumpur's excellent employee training and development programmes have earned the hotel the `Minister of Human Resources Award 2002'.The hotel won the award under the ...
Airasia calls KK home
Nov 01, 2002; ... Zalina Mohd Som New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Airasia calls KK home Byline: Zalina Mohd Som Edition: 2* AIRASIA now has a new home - the `old airport' or Terminal 2 of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport in Tanjung.The move from Terminal 1 is aimed at easing ...
Worsening situation at Immigration
Nov 01, 2002; ... Sheridan Mahavera New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Worsening situation at Immigration Byline: Sheridan Mahavera Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. - The situation has worsened at the foreign workers' unit of the Immigration Department with some senior ...
Women's eye on architecture
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Women's eye on architecture Edition: 2* THE Artists' Space at Concorde Hotel Shah Alam will host a two- month photography exhibition featuring the works of four talented women photographers, entitled Heritage Architecture.It focuses ...
Choice holiday spots
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Choice holiday spots Edition: 2* THE year-end holiday is around the corner and plans are being, if not already, made to spend quality time for oneself or with family and loved ones.Travel Times spoke to players in the tourism industry ...
Escapade in the city
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Escapade in the city Edition: 2* PLANNING for a holiday escapade? Check-in at the Park Plaza Hotel Kuala Lumpur for a good time.Located within the city's business and commercial districts, the hotel is just a stone's throw from the ...
Two guards killed in shootout with M-16 gang
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Two guards killed in shootout with M-16 gang Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* KAJANG, Thurs. - Four Safe-guards Sdn Bhd security guards were shot, two fatally, and a bystander was wounded when the M-16 gang opened fire on them in a gunbattle outside ...
32 pupils held over assault
Nov 01, 2002; ... Shahrum Sayuthi New Straits Times 11-01-2002 32 pupils held over assault Byline: Shahrum Sayuthi Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* POLICE have detained 32 pupils of Sekolah Menengah Agama Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, over an assault which left a fellow pupil seriously injured ....
BN resolves English issue (HL)
Nov 01, 2002; ... Ainon Mohd; Patrick Sennyah; Chow Kum Hor; Sajahan Waheed New Straits Times 11-01-2002 BN resolves English issue (HL) Byline: Ainon Mohd; Patrick Sennyah; Chow Kum Hor; Sajahan Waheed Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. - Barisan Nasional today resolved the ...
Little Indias pulsating with colours and vibrancy
Nov 01, 2002; ... Shanti Gunaratnam; Marina Emmanuel; Jaspal Singh; Heidi Munan New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Little Indias pulsating with colours and vibrancy Byline: Shanti Gunaratnam; Marina Emmanuel; Jaspal Singh; Heidi Munan Edition: 2* IT'S that time of the year again where `Little ...
The `drama' is over and now Puteri assembly gets set to endorse Azalina
Nov 01, 2002; ... Ainon Mohd New Straits Times 11-01-2002 The `drama' is over and now Puteri assembly gets set to endorse Azalina Byline: Ainon Mohd Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation Column: Comment YOUNG women clad in pink and white baju kurung will troop into the Putra ...
Sarawak in Genting
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Sarawak in Genting Edition: 2* IF you've always wanted to visit Sarawak but never found the time to do so, make your way to First World Plaza Genting Highlands this weekend.The plaza's Universal Walk will be turned into a "little ...
BN will defend new formula
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 BN will defend new formula Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. - The MCA and the Barisan Nasional are prepared to face any oppositon to the formula reached today to teach Science and Mathematics in English in ...
Ferringhi for fun in the sun
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Ferringhi for fun in the sun Edition: 2* FERRINGHI Beach Hotel Penang beckons vacationers to the tourist belt, known for its beautiful beach, bustling night market and nightspots.The beach hotel can rightfully claim to be a haven ...
Leader Universal poised to be `power player'
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Leader Universal poised to be `power player' Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. - Leader Universal Holdings Bhd is keen to be an active player in the power sector, both locally and in other Asean countries, ...
56 Pas supporters cross over to Umno
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 56 Pas supporters cross over to Umno Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation MARANG, Thurs. - Fifty-six Pas supporters from Kampung Pasir Putih, Merchang, near here, crossed over to Umno last night.They handed their Umno ...
`Extra hours in timetable will affect performance of pupils and teachers
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 `Extra hours in timetable will affect performance of pupils and teachers Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation PENANG, Thurs. - Any changes to the timetable in primary schools will affect the performance of pupils and teachers, ...
Case for covering up and reducing threat of rape
Nov 01, 2002; ... B.H.M. New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Case for covering up and reducing threat of rape Byline: B.H.M. Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Letters Type: Letter OPEN any newspaper nowadays and we are bound to come across new cases of rapes and sexual abuses of women, ...
Banks should heed suggestion by police
Nov 01, 2002; ... Datuk Rahmat Ismail New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Banks should heed suggestion by police Byline: Datuk Rahmat Ismail Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Letters Type: Letter I WISH to refer to the letter "Security rethink needed" written by Khatab, Kuala Lumpur ...
Puspakom clarifies its duties to vehicle owners
Nov 01, 2002; ... Aggus Salim Halmee Haidar New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Puspakom clarifies its duties to vehicle owners Byline: Aggus Salim Halmee Haidar Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Letters Type: Letter WE refer to the letter by A.S. Hashim under the heading "Inspections ...
Contact bank for any queries
Nov 01, 2002; ... Wan Norhiyati Ibrahim New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Contact bank for any queries Byline: Wan Norhiyati Ibrahim Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Letters Type: Letter WE refer to the letter "Problems with bank's new ATM cards" (NST, Oct 24). We would like to thank ...
Some civil servants will lose out under new remuneration scheme
Nov 01, 2002; ... H.Y. New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Some civil servants will lose out under new remuneration scheme Byline: H.Y. Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Letters Type: Letter MOST civil servants will eventually sign the Malaysian Remuneration System (SSM). But are they ...
In defence of the RM1,817 bill for ankle sprain
Nov 01, 2002; ... K.T. New Straits Times 11-01-2002 In defence of the RM1,817 bill for ankle sprain Byline: K.T. Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Letters Type: Letter I REFER to "Treatment for ankle sprain came to RM1,817" (NST , Oct 30) and am puzzled that this amount can be ...
Contact students' loan manager quickly
Nov 01, 2002; ... Abdul Wahab Abdul Aziz New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Contact students' loan manager quickly Byline: Abdul Wahab Abdul Aziz Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Letters Type: Letter I REFER to the letter "Waiting in vain for study loan" by V.A. of Puchong (NST, Oct ...
Making money from idle land
Nov 01, 2002; ... P. Sharmini; Shareen Lau New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Making money from idle land Byline: P. Sharmini; Shareen Lau Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation REMBAU, Thurs. - More youthsand ex-servicemen have been encouraged to participate in the development of idle ...
Fifteen companies to carry `Malaysia Best' label next year
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Fifteen companies to carry `Malaysia Best' label next year Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation IPOH, Thurs. - About 15 companies whose farm produce is certified under the Malaysian Farms Accreditation Scheme will be the first to use ...
Fomca upset with fuel price hike
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Fomca upset with fuel price hike Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation TAIPING, Thurs. - The Federation of Malaysia Consumers' Association is unhappy with the Government's decision to raise the price of fuel.Fomca ...
RM3m worth of counterfeit printer cartridges seized
Nov 01, 2002; ... Fay Angela D'cruz New Straits Times 11-01-2002 RM3m worth of counterfeit printer cartridges seized Byline: Fay Angela D'cruz Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. - Enforcement officers seized more than 100,000 units of counterfeit printer ...
Yayasan Telekom honours 52 high achievers
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Yayasan Telekom honours 52 high achievers Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation PETALING JAYA, Thurs. - Yayasan Telekom Malaysia has, since 1994, spent RM252.5 million to sponsor 2,789 students to study locally and abroad....
Guard gets jail for obstructing policeman
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Guard gets jail for obstructing policeman Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. - The magistrate's court today ordered a guard to be jailed for 30 days for obstructing a policeman from discharging his duty ....
Charity dinner to raise funds for sexually abused children
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Charity dinner to raise funds for sexually abused children Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation SHAH ALAM, Thurs. - Parents, You've Got a Role to Play - this will be the message to be conveyed through a charity gala dinner on Dec 20 ....
ISIS assistant D-G Mathews wins Green Pen award
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 ISIS assistant D-G Mathews wins Green Pen award Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. - Former New Straits Times journalist Philip Mathews was awarded the International Green Pen Award for outstanding contribution ...
Bomoh gets 16 years, rotan for raping 14-year-old student
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Bomoh gets 16 years, rotan for raping 14-year-old student Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation MUAR, Thurs. - A bomoh was sentenced by the Sessions Court today to 16 years' jail and given 16 strokes of the rotan for raping a 14- ...
Security stepped up after Myanmar embassy gets card
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Security stepped up after Myanmar embassy gets card Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. - A musical birthday card believed to be a letter bomb mailed to the Myanmar embassy has resulted in security being stepped ...
Decomposed body
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Decomposed body Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. - The decomposed body of a 43-year-old man was found in the master bedroom of an apartment on the 10th floor at Choo Cheng Kay flats off Jalan Maharajalela ...
Woman tied up in petrol station toilet
Nov 01, 2002; ... Shareen Lau New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Woman tied up in petrol station toilet Byline: Shareen Lau Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation SEREMBAN, Thurs. - A petrol station worker found a woman with her hands and legs tied with nylon ropes when she turned up ...
Existing system needs overhaul
Nov 01, 2002; ... Arnaz M. Khairul New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Existing system needs overhaul Byline: Arnaz M. Khairul Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport SPORTS associations may see new light in development and high peformance when a new and effective system is implemented ...
Marbawi pockets RM7,500 in incentives
Nov 01, 2002; ... R.G. Raj New Straits Times 11-01-2002 Marbawi pockets RM7,500 in incentives Byline: R.G. Raj Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport THE Perak State Government paid out a total of RM287,100 in cash incentives to individuals and their respective sports organistation ...