The Malay Mail back issues from January 2007:
Don't be cruel to animals
Jan 03, 2007; ... DEAR Editor, I READ your report about animal cruelty and I am irked by theseheartless people who take animals for granted. If you are not capable of taking care of an animal, why botherhaving them in the first place? Any animal would not want to be caged, but humans, ...
Winners and losers
Jan 03, 2007; ... DEAR Editor, BEFORE we flipped over the last page of the 2006 calendar, formerIraq president Saddam Hussein was executed, thus ending the life of atyrant. Shown from the Western media angle, we saw some people celebratingover his death, while some mourned the loss of the ...
Timely back-to-school aid
Jan 03, 2007 ... FOR 351 underprivileged children in Taman Melati, back-to-schoolaid came just in time. Wangsa Maju Member of Parliament Yew Teong Look yesterdaypresented them with gifts of shoes, stationery, uniforms, bags, socksand RM20 each as pocket money. The contribution was part of ...
Vigneis yearns for school
Jan 03, 2007; ... THE forlorn look on R. Vigneis's face showed his frustration ofnot being able to join other children in schools. "How do I go to school without both legs? I have to wait for theartificial legs before I can think of going to school," said the nine-year-old. "All I know is that ...
Cabbies return RM15,000 to Uzbek
Jan 03, 2007; ... TAXI driver Sundram Sinnamuthu, 39, should be a role model forMalaysians. For 16 hours, Sundram, from Jalan Ipoh, assisted an Uzbek familyto locate their missing bag that they had accidentally left inanother taxi. The bag contained three passports, three flight tickets to ...
Fake notes cause furore in Kepong
Jan 03, 2007 ... TRADERS at the Kepong market are extra careful these days inaccepting RM5 polymer notes from customers. Their worries stemmed from the discovery of two fake RM5 notes onSunday. The traders had taken their complaints to Kepong Gerakan Youthchief Lau Hoi Keong who did a test to ...
Cops release photofit of suspect
Jan 03, 2007 ... HAVE you seen this man (picture)? The dark skinned man sporting a moustache and short hair is beingsought by police in connection with a botched robbery in SeriKembangan on Sunday. Subang Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Fuad Talibsaid the man could shed some ...
Two die in highway crash
Jan 03, 2007 ... TWO men were killed when their lorry rammed into the back of atrailer laden with coconut tree at Km459 of the North-South Highwayyesterday. The lorry driver and his attendant died on the spot. The dead wereidentified as Alexandra Agustine @Joey, 32, of Tuaran, Sabah, andRaymond ...
Security guards pay hefty price
Jan 03, 2007; ... TWO security guards who were busy transferring cash from a depositmachine into a canvas bag at a bank in Taman Connaught, Cheras, wererobbed by two men armed with meat cleavers yesterday. The guards, one of them armed with a revolver, did not lock thedoor - a standard operation ...
Cops seek witness
Jan 03, 2007 ... A WITNESS is being sought by police to attend a hearing on arobbery case on Jan 10-11 at 9am in the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court. The hearing is related to a robbery in May 2001 in Setapak RiaCondo, Setapak. The man is identified as ...
Seeking fame and fortune
Jan 03, 2007 ... THE word busker has its origins from the Spanish word "Buskar",meaning "to seek or to wander." Buskers literally means seeking fameand fortune. Busking performances can comprise just about anything that peoplefind entertaining; performers may play music, clown, twist ...
Playing to the call of freedom
Jan 03, 2007 ... SEVERAL buskers related their experiences and thoughts to TheMalay Mail. Izzardzafli Padzli, also known as Nikki, said busking is a form ofexpression. "We love our music," said the 27-year-old who has been busking forthree years. "There were a few instances when we were asked ...
There's music in the streets
Jan 03, 2007; ... CLAD in worn out T-shirts, faded jeans, and sneakers, they saunterthe streets of Kuala Lumpur with the tools of their trade: guitars,percussions and didgeridoos. They are buskers and playing music is their soul. Every clap andrequest is as important as the amount of money handed to ...
City Hall plays it easy
Jan 03, 2007 ... KUALA LUMPUR City Hall's head of media relations, Anuar Mohd Zain: "We do not have any by-laws to either allow or refuse them playinganywhere strategic enough for them to showcase their talent and atthe same time, get paid for it. The rule of thumb is, as long asthere are no ...
Castello 2 in the pipeline
Jan 03, 2007; ... GOOD news for fans of Malaysia's first action-hero, Castello. The character, played by award-winning actor Rosyam Nor, isexpected to be revived before the end of this year. "I hope to shoot Castello 2 this year for a 2008 release," saidRosyam. The first film, Castello, ...
Teo wants a century
Jan 03, 2007; ... PROLIFIC film producer David Teo, who runs Metrowealth MoviesProduction (MMP), aims to produce 100 movies before he retires. "I have another 15 years to produce about 80 more titles before Iretire," he said. On why he is setting the target, Teo replied with a smile: "Thisis ...
Sarimah's busy, busy, busy
Jan 03, 2007; ... AFTER over a decade in the entertainment industry, Sarimah Ibrahimrecently proved that she still knows how to turn heads, albeit in anunusual way. Shoppers at Bangsar Shopping Complex last week were astounded tosee a preoccupied Sarimah, with foil strips and curlers in her ...
Jeslina's set for comeback
Jan 03, 2007; ... AT the peak of her career two years ago, Jeslina Hashim (picture)wedded longtime boyfriend, Dion Rais Vercoe and disappeared from theentertainment scene. The singer cum actress has not released any albums or acted in anymovies since April 2005, leaving her fans wondering what ...
Public slams reckless schools
Jan 03, 2007; ... YESTERDAY, The Malay Mail highlighted the issue of students fromPusat Tahfiz Amal, a religious school cum orphanage in Kankong,Kedah, who are believed to have been exploited by the schooladministrators. The issue gained attention after five students from Pusat TahfizAmal were ...
Stairway to Harajuku
Jan 03, 2007; ... YOUNG boys (or girls, one can't really tell with the prevailingtrend of androgyny) stroll by in skinny jeans, ripped t-shirts, kohl-lined eyes and gravity-defying purple hair. Some even have fangs. Andwho would have thought that a black-and-white striped empirewaisteddress would go so ...
Wicked wallets
Jan 03, 2007; ... Celeb wardrobe Azwin Andy hitz.tv host, estranged drummer How would you describe your style? It's very simple, I'm very comfortable in T-shirts and jeans. Iwould say it's a very "rock" kind of sensibility as well - verylaidback. I don't like dressing up in nice shirts ...
Think pink
Jan 03, 2007; ... WHATEVER your skin type, you lose water everyday through yourbody's heaviest organ: your skin. This process is calledTransepidermal Water Loss (TWL). It's regulated by the stratumcorneum layer, so don't worry: You're not going to wake up lookinglike an extra from The Mummy anytime soon ....
Kilo camouflage
Jan 03, 2007; ... IT'S a brand new year, but are you shackled by a burden from thepast? One that seems to be around your tummy and reflected on yourface? Researchers have estimated that the average person puts on fivekilos over the Christmas / New Year period. Not very surprising, considering that ...
Bases covered
Jan 03, 2007; ... TAKE a close look at your skin in the mirror. Unless you're anouter being born with perfectly-smooth skin (like the OC cast),you're bound to find a little flaw on your complexion. Most of ussuffer from a case of bad skin blues once in a while. A stressfullifestyle, late nights and a bad ...
"What we love"
Jan 03, 2007; ... Fendi diamond watch, RM3,095 In these practical times, it is a diamond watch that is a girl'sbest friend. Highly functional and ornamental, the Swiss-made watchfeatures a blackcoloured enamel or white mother of pearl dial with 11genuine diamonds, and is available in large or small ...
Living heritage
Jan 03, 2007; ... IF the grind of life in the city has depleted you both in mind andbody, then venture east to the Tanjung Jara Resort. There, its newlyrefurbished Spa Village is set to welcome you with brand newtreatment pavilions that boast sunken baths and treatments torekindle your ...
Singapore welcomes Gap
Jan 03, 2007 ... THE famous American wear announced its arrival in the Lion Cityrecently with a fabulous launch party. Attended by an array of localand regional ...
Esprit's goodbye to 2006
Jan 03, 2007 ... HEAVY rain did little to dampen the crowd's enthusiam duringEsprit's recent party to mark the end of 2006. While drinks and bitesfueled the crowd and the conversations, the highlight of the eveningwas a fashion show for the Esprit Holiday ...
Faulty PDA phone not replaced
Jan 03, 2007; ... KELVIN LAI of Petaling Jaya is disappointed with PDA Expert SdnBhd at Mid Valley for refusing to replace his PDA phone. "I bought an Atom O2 PDA phone on Dec 9 but after 20 days, thephone gave me problems," he said. The system shut down and the phone went dead. LAI took ...
Foreign object found in food
Jan 03, 2007; ... WENDY CHUA thought treating her loved ones for dinner at arestaurant in Batu Berendam, Malacca, would be nice for the New Year. She has been patronising the restaurant since young and wassurprised to find a staple in one of the dishes. "We ordered our favourite dishes, salad ...
Syabas says Talam to blame for water cut
Jan 03, 2007; ... RESIDENTS of Saujana Puchong were without water for three days.One of them, MOHD SHAFIQ HADZME, is frustrated with Syabas forcutting the water supply without notice and not providing watertankers. "It is inconvenient for the residents as it was a dry Aidil Adhaand many were ...
An open invitation
Jan 03, 2007; ... DEAR Editor, TO all guests who have arrived in Kuala Lumpur for the VisitMalaysia Year 2007, I would like to extend an invitation to visit myhometown, Kuala Terengganu. If you love beaches and the sea, this is the place for you. Withseveral islands nearby, you can go island ...
Who sent these boys to their deaths?
Jan 03, 2007; ... THE accident claimed the lives of a 13-year-old and four 12-year-olds when the van they were travelling in crashed into a lorry inSungkai on Friday. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk SeriShahrizat Jalil has vowed to get to the bottom of the death of ...
Happy school days
Jan 03, 2007; ... DEAR Editor, YOUR article `back to school rush' reminds me of my school dayswhen the cost of living was much lower. It's back to school again today for many of our children. Somewill be in tears while some will be happy to be in school. My wish is that the children ...
Help flood victims rebuild their lives
Jan 03, 2007; ... DEAR Editor, MY heart goes out to all the flood victims, roughing it out atrelief centres. I am sure they must be thinking how to rebuild theirlives after all the destruction. Their houses can be cleaned up, but what about their electricalappliances? They must have spent a ...
Quo vadis, NSC?
Jan 03, 2007 ... MOLE is back THE mole is back after taking a break following the Doha AsianGames recently. He did not go to Qatar but instead burrowed his waythrough to London to check out whether or not there were businessopportunities in the surrounding areas of the Malaysian highperformance ...
Give Khalid more time
Jan 03, 2007; ... STRIKER Khalid Jamlus will need some time to make an impact withPerak. Khalid, making a return to the Silver State after an unsuccessfultwo-season stint with Selangor, has been criticised by some Perakfans who want to see their former hero start scoring goals. These fans, ...
Shaky without trio
Jan 03, 2007; ... WITH three key players out on national duty, it's understandablewhy Selangor coach Dollah Salleh is doubtful about getting a home winagainst Sarawak tonight. The Red Giants will miss skipper Shukor Adan, Fazli Saari andSafiq Rahim, who are preparing for this month's Asian ...
Del Horno at Valencia's service
Jan 03, 2007 ... VALENCIA'S summer signing Asier del Horno wants to make himselfavailable to manager Quique Flores this month. The former Chelsea leftback has yet to kick a ball for Valenciabecause of injury and he is getting restless. But the Spain international says he is almost over his ...
`Blonde Arrow' powers Gago & Higuain
Jan 03, 2007 ... REAL MADRID legend Alfredo Di Stefano has backed new Argentinesignings, midfielder Fernando Gago and striker Gonzalo Higuain, tomake a big impact. Di Stefano, one of the game's greatest ever players, is Real'shonorary president. "I don't know if they will be good for Real ...
Real Roberto stands up
Jan 03, 2007 ... VETERAN leftback Roberto Carlos is in the right frame of mind toplay his role for Real Madrid in their hunt for silverware thisseason. Real failed to win any title in the last three seasons and thefans are getting restless. Roberto Carlos had expressed concerns when Fabio ...
`Sixer' had to happen
Jan 03, 2007 ... MANAGER Alan Curbishley says their 6-0 thrashing at Reading was aresult waiting to happen after inheriting a squad lacking commitmentand hunger. Curbishley looked astonished West Ham fell apart at the MadejskiStadium and then accused his players of getting carried away with ...
Taarabt wins his Spurs
Jan 03, 2007 ... TOTTENHAM have agreed to sign talented teenage French midfielderAdel Taarabt on loan from Lens. The 17-year-old will move to White Hart Lane after hisregistration is sent from the French Football Federation. Taarabt has represented France at junior levels and can play as ...
David defies Devils
Jan 03, 2007 ... UNBELIEVABLE! That's how young Canadian defender David Edgar described hisstunning equaliser for Newcastle in the 2-2 draw with ManchesterUnited at St James' Park on Monday. The 19-year-old was naturally on cloud nine after that feat whichdenied United full ...
Richards still City's asset
Jan 03, 2007 ... MANCHESTER City manager Stuart Pearce branded speculation that adeal has been done to sell Micah Richards (left) to Chelsea as ablatant lie. Richards is believed to be at the top of Jose Mourinho's hit-listas the Chelsea manager looks to solve the champions' ...
Ben Haim's not for sale
Jan 03, 2007 ... ONE of the reasons Bolton are doing well thus far is theirinfluential centreback Tal Ben Haim (above). The Israeli has been in good form to assist the Trotters to acreditable top six placing in the standings. So much so, Bolton chairman Phil Gartside is prepared to make ...
Cynical or accidental?
Jan 03, 2007 ... PORTSMOUTH boss Harry Redknapp defended his former Tottenhamdefender Noe Pamarot after the sides' 1-1 draw at Fratton Park onMonday. Spurs manager Martin Jol branded the French player's challenge onEgyptian midfielder Hossam Ghaly as cynical. Ghaly was left with a split lip ...
Emre in hot soup?
Jan 03, 2007 ... THE Football Association are to write to Everton as theyinvestigate allegations of racist abuse by Newcastle midfielder Emre. Referee Dermot Gallagher, who took charge of Everton's 3-0 winover Newcastle last Saturday, did not hear comments allegedly made bythe 26-year-old Turkey ...
Real under Saint's spell
Jan 03, 2007 ... SPANISH giants Real Madrid are the latest to be interested inSouthampton's sensational defender Gareth Bale. Real have been alerted to the 17-year-old and an agent working forMadrid has checked on his availability. Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham are also in the hunt ...
Montella catches Coleman's eye
Jan 03, 2007 ... FULHAM manager Chris Coleman admits their big spending days areover but has revealed he is closing in on three new players. One of them is Roma striker Vincenzo Montella (above). Coleman wasbeen made aware the days of spending STG11.5 million (RM80 million)on a player - the amount ...
Giggs gets on Blues' nerves
Jan 03, 2007 ... WING wizard Ryan Giggs (above) believes Manchester United willalways be more loved by fans than Chelsea because the Red Devilsdon't just go out and buy `readymade world-class players'. The Welsh international took a swipe at Chelsea's transfer policyby highlighting United's core of ...
Pasar malam stun guns, anyone?
Jan 04, 2007; ... NIGHT markets, popular among Kl-ites for serving a variety ofcheap goods ranging from clothing, leather goods and groceries,apparently have a new offering - illegal weapons. Electric stun guns are available at the KL Downtown night marketnext to the Bandar Tun Razak velodrome, and ...
`I want my son back!'
Jan 04, 2007; ... PLEASE return my son. This was Low See How's appeal to his Indonesian maid, EnyEndrawati, who disappeared with his 18-month-old son on New Year'sEve. Eny had taken Low's son, Kar Chun, for an evening stroll at 4pm onDec 31, and never returned. When she failed to ...
Secret's out after mother reads letter
Jan 04, 2007; ... A 33-YEAR-OLD housewife was not aware that her 15-year-olddaughter had run away from their Puchong home on the eve of Hari RayaAidiladha until she found a letter addressed to her. In the letter, the girl revealed that she had an abortion afterbeing involved with a 17-year-old, who ...
RM5 notes genuine, says Bank Negara
Jan 04, 2007; ... THE two faded RM5 polymer notes which caused a furore in Kepong onTuesday are not fakes. Bank Negara Malaysia issued a statement yesterday saying that thenotes are real. According to the central bank, investigations revealed that thebanknote is genuine and the faded prints ...
Braveheart left to die
Jan 04, 2007; ... FOR weeks, Braveheart, a six-year-old mongrel was left unattendedin a cage with no food, little water and festering wound full ofmaggots. Fortunately, a Federal Territory Veterinary Services enforcementteam found the dog in a double-storey house in Taman Bukit Cheras ...
Ex-national footballer remanded
Jan 04, 2007 ... THE 36-year-old security guard who was remanded with his colleagueto help police investigation into the RM158,000 robbery at a bank inTaman Connaught, Cheras, on Tuesday, is believed to be a formernational footballer. The former fullback, from Gopeng, Perak, is believed to ...
Get your forms on-line
Jan 04, 2007 ... DO it any way you want. After all, it is a competition just foryou, ladies. Keep Jan 28 free as The Malay Mail and Nestle Fitnesse areorganising Ladies Walk to create awareness among the fairer sex onthe importance of exercising. And if you cannot find enough entry forms, go ...
Dengue cases drop after S2C campaign
Jan 04, 2007 ... DENGUE is under control in Selangor. The number of cases has gone down after the local authoritiesembarked on the S2C - Spray, Search and Clean campaign. Ampang Jaya Municipal Council public relations officer NorhayatiAhmad said fogging is being carried out daily in ...
Robbers make off with RM4,000
Jan 04, 2007; ... TWO robbers, armed with a pistol and parang, grabbed twoschoolchildren and forced them into their house before robbing theirmother of RM1,000 and jewellery worth RM3,000 yesterday. The children, aged eight and 14, were waiting for a schoolbus infront of their house in Taman Segar, ...
Gang strikes twice in a day
Jan 04, 2007 ... POLICE are looking into the possibility that the robberies inSungai Way and Seri Petaling yesterday were committed by the samegang. In both incidents, the robbers were armed with pistols and firedseveral shots to scare their victims. The gang made off with cash, jewellery and ...
Man robbed of his SUV and RM2,000
Jan 04, 2007 ... A 32-YEAR-OLD project manager was robbed of his sport utilityvehicle and RM2,000 by three men armed with a pistol near a petrolstation in USJ2 on Sunday. In the 5am incident, the victim was driving to the petrol stationto buy cigarettes when his vehicle was hit from the back by a ...
Ean's the man again
Jan 04, 2007; ... APART from being `the' programme to discover new local Englishacts, HITZ. TV's Blast Off! is synonymous with its host, Tengku EanNasrun (picture). With the third season of Blast Off! underway, Ean, as he's fondlyknown, is back in action with his energetic and often times, ...
The Men are coming
Jan 04, 2007; ... IT'S going to be a dream come true for fans of legendary R&B groupBoyz II Men, when they head down to the Arena of Stars, GentingHighlands, for performances on Jan 26-27. The group's maiden concert here is part of its world tour topromote its latest album, The Remedy. The ...
Spider to the fore
Jan 04, 2007; ... LESS than 48 hours after the postponement of Sunday's S2Celebration Concert, Search XXV Anniversary, featuring Slank in JohorBaru, rock fans have been delivered another blow when Search decidedto withdraw from the Kuala Lumpur concert. Speaking at a Press conference to announce ...