New Straits Times back issues from February 2003:
Come celebrate with The Puppet Man
Feb 01, 2003; ... Go-Ram New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Come celebrate with The Puppet Man Byline: Go-Ram Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport PUNTERS can collect their Ang Pow from The Puppet Man when he lines up in the Class 4, Div 1 sprint over 1400m (Race 10, 6.05) on the first ...
Simply Noble on the comeback trail
Feb 01, 2003; ... Go-Ram New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Simply Noble on the comeback trail Byline: Go-Ram Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport SIMPLY Noble wrapped up his preparations for a comeback win in the Class 1 event over 1600m in Race 7 tomorrow with a one-round workout in ...
Saturn's O'Neill outshines the stars
Feb 01, 2003; ... Arnaz M. Khairul New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Saturn's O'Neill outshines the stars Byline: Arnaz M. Khairul Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport THE big names took a backseat in the opening stage of the Telekom Malaysia Le Tour de Langkawi in Kuah yesterday as ...
Malaysia second last after time trial
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Malaysia second last after time trial Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport THE national squad are not looking too good after yesterday's Stage One of the Telekom Malaysia Le Tour de Langkawi ended with them posting fairly modest times ....
Mizbani still troubling Telekom
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Mizbani still troubling Telekom Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport TELEKOM Malaysia, second in the Asian teams standings after yesterday's first stage, have a dual problem.The first coming from a strong peformance by ...
Government servants get discounted F1 tickets
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Government servants get discounted F1 tickets Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport SEPANG International Circuit (SIC) will set up special ticket booths at Dataran Putra Jaya to sell discounted 2003 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix tickets ...
Petsy still going strong at 59
Feb 01, 2003; ... Jugjet Singh New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Petsy still going strong at 59 Byline: Jugjet Singh Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport PETSY Yap from Kuala Lumpur completed the Ironman Langkawi triathlon in 16 hours and 30 minutes last year. Barely crossing the line ...
Malacca, Setia to work on development
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Malacca, Setia to work on development Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport THE Malacca Badminton Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Setia Badminton Academy to cooperate and develop programmes for players in ...
Terengganu gets a boost from Ashaway
Feb 01, 2003; ... Zainuddin Muhammad New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Terengganu gets a boost from Ashaway Byline: Zainuddin Muhammad Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport TERENGGANU'S bid to develop badminton in the State got a massive boost with a sponsorship pledge from sporting ...
Sieh: Nothing is permanent
Feb 01, 2003; ... Vijesh Rai New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Sieh: Nothing is permanent Byline: Vijesh Rai Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport NOTHING is permanent in sports and this is what the associations who will, and those who won't, receive National Sports Council funding for ...
Minister: MNCF must do more for sport
Feb 01, 2003; ... Arnaz M. Khairul New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Minister: MNCF must do more for sport Byline: Arnaz M. Khairul Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport ON its success alone, Telekom Malaysia Le Tour de Langkawi (LTDL) should be the catalyst for the development of ...
Adnan tells Perak teachers to just follow directive
Feb 01, 2003; ... S. Selvam; Arnaz M. Khairul New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Adnan tells Perak teachers to just follow directive Byline: S. Selvam; Arnaz M. Khairul Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport Column: Schools watch FORMER Malaysian Schools Sports Council (MSSM) ...
MPO concerts cancelled
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 MPO concerts cancelled Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Entertainment THE Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra's performances with Gerard Causse from Feb 7-9 have been cancelled as Kees Bakels is unable to conduct due to health reasons ....
Marry go round the dais
Feb 01, 2003; ... Reviewed by Sharifah Arfah New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Marry go round the dais Byline: Reviewed by Sharifah Arfah Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Entertainment Column: Cinema Type: Film review GILA-GILA PENGANTIN Directed by Aziz M. Osman Starring ...
Knight of the funny order
Feb 01, 2003; ... Anita Anandarajah New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Knight of the funny order Byline: Anita Anandarajah Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Entertainment Memo: (STF) - Jackie Chan launched his latest western film `Shanghai Knights' in Taipei, Taiwan last week. ANITA ...
Some things you didn't know about Jackie Chan
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Some things you didn't know about Jackie Chan Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Entertainment 1. WHEN asked what "love" means to him, Jackie Chan replied: "My kind of love is terrible. There is nothing more important to me than my ...
Eye-pleasing and ready to wear
Feb 01, 2003; ... Dazman Manan New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Eye-pleasing and ready to wear Byline: Dazman Manan Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Style Memo: (STF) - A fashion label more popular for its accessories comes up with a bagful of surprises in its dress collection this ...
Aesthetics of artificial flowers
Feb 01, 2003; ... Saleha Ali New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Aesthetics of artificial flowers Byline: Saleha Ali Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Style Column: House proud DEAD, dried or dyed, artificial flowers have a way of growing on you.My fascination for fakes ...
Ideas for the next glam date
Feb 01, 2003; ... Dazman Manan New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Ideas for the next glam date Byline: Dazman Manan Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Style Column: Talking trends THE next glam event approaching is the Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM), so what better time to talk ...
Sunday morning easy fixes
Feb 01, 2003; ... Eu Hooi Khaw; Malani Gunaratnam; Chef Wan New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Sunday morning easy fixes Byline: Eu Hooi Khaw; Malani Gunaratnam; Chef Wan Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Bon Appetit Memo: (STF) - After a festive event, the last thing you would want to ...
Henry's delightful hawker fare
Feb 01, 2003; ... Dazman Manan New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Henry's delightful hawker fare Byline: Dazman Manan Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Bon Appetit Column: Warung wonders Memo: (STF) - Hanging out at a stall for a teh tarik or a nasi lemak has become so Malaysian a ...
Add zest to your dishes
Feb 01, 2003; ... Malani Gnaratnam New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Add zest to your dishes Byline: Malani Gnaratnam Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Bon Appetit Column: A to Z of food FOR the final letter in the alphabet, we have zest for the letter Z!For those who ...
For a firm fruity Carrot Cake
Feb 01, 2003; ... Betty Saw New Straits Times 02-01-2003 For a firm fruity Carrot Cake Byline: Betty Saw Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Bon Appetit Column: Betty's kitchen Q: A FRIEND gave me a recipe for Carrot Cake. It tasted very good but it crumbled when I cut it. I ...
Sweet Mango Chutney in a jiffy
Feb 01, 2003; ... Betty Saw New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Sweet Mango Chutney in a jiffy Byline: Betty Saw Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Bon Appetit Column: Betty's kitchen Q: COULD you give me a Mango Chutney recipe? How long can such a dish be kept?A: HERE'S a ...
Picture-perfect homes
Feb 01, 2003; ... Caroline Yap New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Picture-perfect homes Byline: Caroline Yap Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Sanctuary THE INTRODUCTORY NOTES END with a comforting quote: "It is impossible to explain architecture in words ... I have always enjoyed ...
Great for gifts and decoration
Feb 01, 2003; ... Lam Peng Sam New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Great for gifts and decoration Byline: Lam Peng Sam Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Sanctuary Memo: (STF) - Gloxinias are pretty and make ideal gifts for any festive season, writes LAM PENG SAM. GLOXINIAS are ...
Life's good at 45
Feb 01, 2003; ... R.S. Murthi New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Life's good at 45 Byline: R.S. Murthi Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Life's Like That Column: I say! TWENTY years ago, I thought I'd be dead before I turned 30. It may seem a silly romantic notion that most ...
Embrace the newness of change
Feb 01, 2003; ... Bridget Menezes New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Embrace the newness of change Byline: Bridget Menezes Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Life's Like That Column: Serendipity TO forget the past, to be aware of the present and keep abreast with it and prepare for ...
Chinese Secrets: A party game for Chinese New Year
Feb 01, 2003; ... Kunbek New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Chinese Secrets: A party game for Chinese New Year Byline: Kunbek Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Life's Like That Memo: (STF) - Which of China's sages do you respond to? KUNBEK turns to DIY philosophy for insights into the ...
Deciding factors of promotion
Feb 01, 2003; ... Ang Seng Chai New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Deciding factors of promotion Byline: Ang Seng Chai Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Appointments Column: People at work Q: I served eight long years in the company. I gave to it my best efforts and worked with ...
Jobs related to scope of study
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Jobs related to scope of study Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Appointments Q: I am a 25-year-old female with a Bachelor's degree in economics and currently pursuing a Master's degree in Criminal Justice. The latter is a ...
Two engineers marry
Feb 01, 2003; ... Shamini Gopalan; Hizreen Kamal New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Two engineers marry Byline: Shamini Gopalan; Hizreen Kamal Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Happenings DATUK Paduka Ahmad Kayani Noor Ahmad and wife Datuk Seri Di-Raja Sharifah Jalina Jamalullail ...
`Datuk' pleads guilty to cheating six people
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 `Datuk' pleads guilty to cheating six people Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation PETALING JAYA, Fri. - A 25-year-old man impersonated a Datuk to cheat six people into parting with RM12,500, the magistrate's court heard today ....
Lawyer files application to set aside, dismiss charges
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Lawyer files application to set aside, dismiss charges Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation SHAH ALAM, Fri. - Lawyer P. Uthayakumar, who faces two charges of criminal intimidation of a police officer and contempt of court at the ...
`Pas can accept women candidates'
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 `Pas can accept women candidates' Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KOTA BARU, Fri. - Kelantan Pas is willing to accept female candidates to contest in the State in the next general election, Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat ...
Man pleads not guilty to dangerous driving charge
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Man pleads not guilty to dangerous driving charge Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation SEREMBAN, Fri. - A 37-year-old driver, who has eight traffic summonses and six warrants of arrest, claimed trial in the magistrate's court today to ...
Sultan: Zakat collections must be done properly
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Sultan: Zakat collections must be done properly Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation SHAH ALAM, Fri. - Zakat collections in Selangor must be carried out properly with full records showing all calculations clearly and correctly ....
Taib welcomes SPDP move to take in two reps
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Taib welcomes SPDP move to take in two reps Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUCHING, Fri. - The admission of Limbang and Meluan state assemblymen into the Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party would protect the interests of their ...
Religious school headmaster pleads not guilty to sex charge
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Religious school headmaster pleads not guilty to sex charge Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation SHAH ALAM, Fri. - The headmaster of a Sekolah Agama Rakyat in Sabak Bernam, who was supposed to leave today to perform the haj, pleaded ...
IRB opens new branch in Temerloh
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 IRB opens new branch in Temerloh Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - The Inland Revenue Board has opened another branch in Temerloh, Pahang to better serve taxpayers living in the area. IRB assistant director ...
Jailed four years for attempted rape of mute cousin
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Jailed four years for attempted rape of mute cousin Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation SHAH ALAM, Fri. - A self-employed man was sentenced to four years in jail after he pleaded guilty to attempted rape of his mentally retarded and ...
Existing public toilets to be replaced with new models
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Existing public toilets to be replaced with new models Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation MIRI, Fri. - All existing public toilets nationwide, which are said to be mostly malfunctioning, will soon be replaced with a new model of ...
OCM affiliation only for IOC members
Feb 01, 2003; ... Vijesh Rai New Straits Times 02-01-2003 OCM affiliation only for IOC members Byline: Vijesh Rai Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport ONLY national associations which are members of the world governing bodies affiliated to the International Olympic Committee ...
Under-21 meet a good stage for talent scouting
Feb 01, 2003; ... R.G.Raj New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Under-21 meet a good stage for talent scouting Byline: R.G.Raj Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport DESPITE the many shortcomings, the recent National Under-21 competition in Kuala Lumpur proved valuable to players aspiring ...
State Gov't to manage astroturf pitch
Feb 01, 2003; ... T. Thant New Straits Times 02-01-2003 State Gov't to manage astroturf pitch Byline: T. Thant Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport THE RM1.3 million astroturf hockey pitch built three months ago will be handed over to the Penang State Government after a three- ...
Pahang's weaknesses exposed in friendlies
Feb 01, 2003; ... Pritam Singh New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Pahang's weaknesses exposed in friendlies Byline: Pritam Singh Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport THAILAND'S Premier One clubs Osasupa and Dasaro exposed Pahang's weaknesses in two friendly matches in Bangkok, beating ...
MPGA: OOM points is our prerogative
Feb 01, 2003; ... Glen Peters New Straits Times 02-01-2003 MPGA: OOM points is our prerogative Byline: Glen Peters Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport THE Malaysian PGA (MPGA), responding to recent comments, said it is its prerogative to decide whether or not to award Order of ...
Perak likely to sign on Galvao
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Perak likely to sign on Galvao Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport PERAK are likely to settle for Brazilian striker Flavio Galvao as their second foreign player and retain Croatian defender Jasco Farac for this year's campaign ....
FAM vetting committee to decide on Akapo on Tuesday
Feb 01, 2003; ... Zainuddin Muhammad New Straits Times 02-01-2003 FAM vetting committee to decide on Akapo on Tuesday Byline: Zainuddin Muhammad Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport COME Tuesday, Raphael Patron Akapo will know if he gets a contract with Terengganu or packs his ...
Stop-work orders defied (HL)
Feb 01, 2003; ... Sarah Sabaratnam New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Stop-work orders defied (HL) Byline: Sarah Sabaratnam Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* CAMERON HIGHLANDS, Fri. - A group of companies illegally using heavy machinery to clear and develop eight hectares of land here have defied two ...
(Multiracial mix: Che Azman ... )
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 (Multiracial mix: Che Azman ... ) Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* MULTIRACIAL MIX: Che Azman Zainal Abidin, 45, serving his mother- in-law Cheng Ah Chu, 67, at their Chinese New Year reunion dinner in Ipoh.With them are his wife Nur ...
PM: Preserve unique multi-cultural identity, tolerant culture
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 PM: Preserve unique multi-cultural identity, tolerant culture Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - Malaysians should protect and preserve their country's unique multi-cultural identity and tolerant culture, which has brought them ...
`Children of those who give zakat shouldn't receive tithes'
Feb 01, 2003; ... Shamsul Akmar New Straits Times 02-01-2003 `Children of those who give zakat shouldn't receive tithes' Byline: Shamsul Akmar Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation Column: Saturday notes THE Chinese New Year ushers in the Year of the Goat or Sheep or Ram, ...
Document freedom struggles, says PM
Feb 01, 2003; ... P. Sharmini New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Document freedom struggles, says PM Byline: P. Sharmini Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - The struggles and experiences of those who fought for the nation's independence should be documented as it ...
Book depicts the struggle for independence
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Book depicts the struggle for independence Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - The five-chapter book Tan Sri Fatimah: Potret Seorang Pemimpin depicts the struggles of Tan Sri Fatimah Hashim as she and other Malay ...
Subramaniam won't fight Samy Vellu
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Subramaniam won't fight Samy Vellu Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - MIC deputy president Datuk S. Subramaniam said today he would not challenge Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu for the party presidency in the ...
Wisma Putra: Malaysians in Cambodia safe
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Wisma Putra: Malaysians in Cambodia safe Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - Malaysians in Cambodia are safe despite anti- Thai riots in the country's capital Phnom Penh on Wednesday night.A Wisma Putra ...
Take LRT to open house
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Take LRT to open house Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation PETALING JAYA, Fri. - The public is advised to take the Putra light rail transit to attend the national-level Chinese New Year open house celebrations at the Dataran Petaling ...
Petition to void MAYC meeting filed
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Petition to void MAYC meeting filed Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - An official of a youth club has filed a suit seeking to declare null and void the Malaysian Association of Youth Councils (MAYC) annual ...
Major bid to curb rice-smuggling
Feb 01, 2003; ... Shamini Darshni New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Major bid to curb rice-smuggling Byline: Shamini Darshni Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - A large scale anti-smuggling operation will be launched soon to curb rice smuggling along borders and ...
Pahang Umno plans to release more Pas secrets, plots
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Pahang Umno plans to release more Pas secrets, plots Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUANTAN, Fri. - The Pahang Umno liaison committee today warned that it will gradually release more secrets and plots to expose Pas' true ...
Focus on agreed agenda to move ahead, says envoy
Feb 01, 2003; ... M.K. Megan New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Focus on agreed agenda to move ahead, says envoy Byline: M.K. Megan Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - The Non-Aligned Movement has to focus on an agreed agenda on which it wants to forge ahead and ...
Don't offer free trips, warns Samy Vellu
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Don't offer free trips, warns Samy Vellu Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - MIC candidates contesting the party branch and divisional elections next month were today warned against offering delegates free trips, ...
Realising the dream of ensuring NAM makes a difference in world affairs
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Realising the dream of ensuring NAM makes a difference in world affairs Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - Malaysia hopes the 33rd Summit of the Non- Aligned Movement will help realise the dream of the ...
Syed Hamid: We're confident Cambodia, Thailand can settle dispute in true Asean spirit
Feb 01, 2003 ... New Straits Times 02-01-2003 Syed Hamid: We're confident Cambodia, Thailand can settle dispute in true Asean spirit Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said he was confident Thailand and Cambodia ...