3 August 2011

Wednesday 3 august, 2011 ●

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PETALING JAYA

Die-hard fan’s agony Ahmad Jazimin laments loss of eye, vents anger on lax football hooligan checks

HEARTBROKEN: Ahmad Jazimin at the UM Medical Centre for a checkup yesterday. — Pic: Shahir Omar

AVID football fan Ahmad Jazimin Jalaluddin, 29, who went blind in his right eye after being struck by fragments of a firecracker during last Thursday’s Malaysia-Singapore blockbuster is reeling with sadness and fury. be beside my Sad: “Iwifeshould who is expecting

our first-born anytime. Instead, I am stuck in hospital with a

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By AIZAT SHARIF aizat@mmail.com.my

blind eye.”

Ahmad Jazimin deeply regrets not being with his wife, Nur Hardyawati Ismail, 28, at their home in Bandar Baru Bangi as the couple had wanted to be together when their first child was born. He is expected to be hospitalised for at least a couple of weeks more.

Samba with Jalur Gemilang WITH Merdeka Day not far away, the sight of these fluttering Jalur Gemilang, arranged symmetrically around Dataran Merdeka, can be a stirring one indeed.

So much so a visitor from Brazil, who only wanted to be known as Ricardo (pic), could not help but ask The Malay Mail photographer SALHANI IBRAHIM to snap a picture of him with our national flag for the album!

This year’s Merdeka Day will be unique as it may coincide with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.

security meaANGRY: “Lax sures that night

caused me to lose sight in my right eye. This should never happen again to another fan.”

The incident at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil during the Asian Zone World Cup 2014 qualifier has come under the laser beam of public scrutiny, with Football Association of Malaysia deputy president Tan Sri Anuar Musa yesterday taking a swipe at fans.

“This is a disgrace to the spirit of Malaysian football,” the former Youth and Sports Minister told The Malay Mail after visiting Ahmad Jazimin at University Malaya Medical Centre yesterday.

He said such irresponsible behaviour was unacceptable and had shown the ugly side of fans to the world (see accompanying story).

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The Malay Mail Wednesday 3 AUGUST, 2011

Museums to close earlier this month ALL museums under the Museums Department will close earlier during Ramadan. The department said in a statement the operation times for museums would be from 9am to 5.30pm. This was to enable the Muslim staff to prepare for the breaking of fast. The museums are the National Museum, Sungai Lembing Museum (Pahang), the National Automobile Museum in Sepang, Lukut Museum (Negeri Sembilan) and Kota Kuala Kedah Museum (Kedah).

The museums will also be closed on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Further information can be found at the department's website www.jmm.gov.my.

Traffic diversion at LSA

INADEQUATE: Steel bars not a strong deterrent for robbers

'Up to them to decide'

SIZE DOESN'T MATTER: Cops say even small shops, like this one in Puchong, should take security seriously, such as by installing CCTVs and employing guards — Pix: SHARUL HAFIZ ZAM

PETALING JAYA

Open invite to danger

A TEMPORARY diversion will be carried out along the Lebuh Raya Shah Alam (LSA) from Aug 8 to Nov 30 to facilitate pavement rehabilitation works. Lane closure will commence is stages from 10pm to 6pm along the expressway.

Users are advised to follow signages at the work area.

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SENTUL district police chief ACP Zakaria Pagan said most robbery cases involve smalltime businesses.

“The operators have the mindset that since they are small, they are not a target for robbers. This is in contrast with established jewellers who go the extra mile to install security features.”

He said police could sug-

gest to small-time operators to invest in better security systems but ultimately, it was up to the traders themselves to decide.

“We always conduct dialogues with goldsmiths and jewellers in the Sentul district. They are usually concerned about what actions police are taking to curb crime in the area.”

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Small goldsmiths, jewellers shirking security measures because of cost

MANY small-time goldsmiths and jewellers often take security measures at their premises for granted and are now being tempted by robbers because of it.

“The small-time jewellers often cannot afford to install CCTV systems and take up more expensive insurance policies. Even their jewellery showcases are cheap glass, not tempered glass and steel bars installed at the entrances are not enough to prevent unwanted incidents from occurring,” said Federation of Goldsmith and Jewellers Association of Malaysia deputy president Ermin Siow Der Ming.

Just how easy it is to rob these outlets was proved two weeks ago when a small goldsmith shop at Plaza Idaman Shopping Complex in Jalan Gombak, Setapak, was hit.

Siow said these outlets need to install adequate security measures like their more established counterparts, which usu-

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ally have security guards and CCTV systems.

While it might not be enough to deter robbers, Siow said the effort would at least cause some delay for the robbers and provide an opportunity for police to track down suspects.

“This is a serious matter and smaller goldsmiths should not take security matters lightly."

The Malay Mail conducted its own survey and found three jewellery shops in Sentul, Petaling Jaya and Jalan Puchong were not equipped with CCTV systems and had no guards.

When interviewed, the owners said they were just "sitting ducks" and could do nothing to prevent the threat of robberies.

They said it was expensive to hire security guards and found guidelines related to such employment troublesome.

A small goldsmith shop oper-

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ator, who only wanted to be known as Yip, said he had been operating in the Sentul district for more than 10 years and has never been robbed.

“It is not because I do not want to put all the security measures in my premises but, my business is so small and it takes a lot of money to hire guards or install cameras. I think there’s no need for that.

"Every day, I am here in the shop. Furthermore, police are always conducting patrols in this area.”

Another goldsmith, who declined to be named, said while his shop may not have a security guard, he had installed CCTVs. “I can monitor the activity in my shop from the back room.”

He said he was reluctant to hire security guards as he did not know whether the candidates could do the job well.

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Cops, youths on security rounds ON Saturday, 100 youths on wheels joined the Subang Jaya Municipal Council enforcement staff and the police on crime prevention rounds in the municipality.

Riding on their own motorcycles, these youths got a first-hand experience in how security rounds are conducted in Subang Jaya, USJ, Bandar Sunway, Putra Heights and Bukit Puchong.

As part of the community initiative, they also spent several hours visiting various residences and interacting with the public.

Subang Jaya police chief

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ACP Zainal Rashid Abu Bakar, who flagged off the groups, said the joint initiative between the council and police, and supported by Shell Malaysia, was to provide youths with a better understanding of crime prevention in the district.

“Other than creating a presence in the community, I hope the youths will find this an eye-opening experience and pave the way for joint efforts between the police, the council and the community.”

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PETALING JAYA

A Malaysian disgrace FAM expresses regret over firecracker incident

FOOTBALL Association of Malaysia (FAM) deputy president Tan Sri Anuar Musa expressed regret and disappointment over the firecracker incident that led to graphic artist Ahmad Jazimin Jalaludin, 29, going blind in his right eye.

"The FAM wishes to extend its sympathy to Ahmad Jazimin and his family. We are deeply saddened by the incident.

"This is a disgrace to the spirit of Malaysian football.

It is unfortunate there are still fans who endanger the lives of other spectators. An innocent fan has had to pay a heavy price for the foolish act of throwing a firecracker from the stands."

Anuar, who is also Kelantan Football Association (KAFA) president, said this incident

By AIZAT SHARIF aizat@mmail.com.my

had shown to the world "some of us misbehave when watching football".

"Throwing firecrackers and mineral water bottles from the stands and striking players on the pitch with laser beams are dangerous acts that portray us as uncivilised fans."

He said despite strict police checks, rogue fans still managed to smuggle such forbidden items into the stadium.

"This is a recurring problem we face during matches and I hope Ahmad Jazimin's case will be a lesson to all."

Anuar was speaking to The Malay Mail after handing over RM2,000 to Ahmad Jazimin, on behalf of the FAM, to help the distraught fan ease his burden.

NEEDLESS SUFFERING: Juli Suzlin Mohd Jalaluddin wipes the tears from her brother Ahmad Jazimin's eye after a check-up at UMMC yesterday

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● From page 1 Ahmad Jazimin, a graphic artist in the wedding card printing business, suffered severe injury to the right eye from an exploding firecracker thrown from the stands just after the national anthem was played.

"I felt a horrible sting in my right eye. I touched it and felt blood trickling down my face," he recalled.

"Fragments of the firecracker got lodged in my eye and one of my friends quickly helped me out of the stadium to a waiting ambulance outside.

"It wasn’t easy getting out as we had to make our way past hundreds of spectators. I was bleeding profusely by the time I got to the hospital."

He said he had to undergo a five-hour surgery to contain the infection and prevent damage to the eye nerves. "I have to undergo eye checkup every two hours daily and I keep praying for a miracle to regain the sight in my right eye."

Three suspected culprits released on bail THREE men suspected to have thrown firecrackers from the stands at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil during the MalaysiaSingapore Asian Zone World Cup

CHERAS

Drug pusher at cybercafe POLICE are investigating if designer drugs are being sold locally via the Internet following the arrest of a cybercafe assistant who had used his workplace as his drug distribution centre.

The man was nabbed last Friday, after police received reports that suspected drug users were seen in the Internet cafe located at the Cheras Business Centre.

Cheras police chief ACP Mohan Singh said the man was arrested at 5pm while he was on duty at the cybercafe.

The cybercafe had a valid licence to operate and initial investigations suggest the owner was unaware of his staff 's wrongdoing.

It was learnt that the suspect had been pushing drugs since May and has a number of regular customers.

The suspect has been remanded until tomorrow to facilitate investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act. He also tested positive for drug use.

2014 qualifier last Thursday have been released on bail.

Cheras police chief ACP Mohan Singh said they were still investigating if any of the trio was

CHERAS

responsible for throwing the firecracker that struck 29-year-old Ahmad Jazimin Jalaluddin.

He said the susp ects, aged between 26 and 30, who were

detained before and after the match, were released on Monday.

"The investigation papers h ave b e e n su bm itte d to t h e deputy public prosecutor for

Arson leaves residents in fear

By G. PRAKASH prakash@mmail.com.my

RESIDENTS of Seri Kota flats in Bandar Tun Razak are now living in fear, following the brazen act of vandals who set 15 motorcycles and three cars ablaze early yesterday morning.

The incident took place at 4.30am at the parking lot of the flats while most of its residents were awake and preparing to have their sahur meals, ahead of the day's fast.

"I was woken up by my neighbour, who told me the car park was on fire," said K. Yogendran 32.

"When I rushed down, I saw some residents moving their vehicles away while others were trying to put out the fire.

"Luckily, I managed to move my motorcycle in time as the fire was spreading fast. Later on, we learnt the fire was not an accident as one resident had seen two men on a motorcycle throw some substance that caused the fire."

DAMAGED: Some of the motorbikes that were set ablaze — Pic: CHINA PRESS

The fire was put out within minutes after two fire engines arrived at the scene 10 minutes later.

"This is the first time such an incident has happened here. We don't have a clue as to why we were targeted. Now,

further action."

Mohan said Ahmad Jazimin's case was being investigated under Section 325 of the Penal Code for causing grievous hurt.

we fear such incidents could occur again, " said Yogendran's cousin, M. Kumar, who also lives in the same block.

Two cars and 15 motorcycles were scorched beyond repair in the fire.

Cheras police chief ACP Mohan Singh said the case was now being investigated under Section 435 of the Penal Code.

"The forensic team is trying to determine the substance used and we are looking into the motive. It looks like a work of mischief or someone trying to seek attention."

Police also told the affected vehicle owners to lodge police reports soon.

"So far, we have only received one report on the incident," said Mohan.

The security guards at the flats couldn't help the police much as they do not practise noting down the registration plates of vehicles coming into the flat area.

Mohan also urged anyone with information to contact the nearest police station.

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PETALING JAYA

Ball starts rolling Talks on sex offender registration bill to resume after much delay

THE Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will finally have its second meeting with police to finetune the initial draft of the proposed Sexual Offender Registration Act — more than a year after the first meeting.

The ministry's deputy secretarygeneral Harjeet Singh confirmed with The Malay Mail: "Yes, we will be meeting next week to fine-tune the bill.

It is still in the initial stages and has a long way to go. We still need to find the appropriate philosophy behind the Act." He added the meeting will include proposing a registry SHARIZAT: Ministry eager to move forward system for sexual offenders

By Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani asrul@mmail.com.my

and a vetting process for those dealing with children.

"We are talking about vetting the backgrounds of those dealing with children like bus drivers, security guards and teachers."

However, several women and children's welfare groups believe the Act will not stop sex crimes and argue that making the address of the offenders public could be a violation of human rights.

The NGOs further said police should concentrate on putting sex offenders behind bars first before considering how to monitor them when they are released

from prison.

Harjeet agreed there was a possibility of human rights being infringed but assured relevant stakeholders would be consulted.

"We have to talk to the stakeholders because at the end of the day the Act may not meet the requirements of the public."

The minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil was also confident of the impending talks with the police.

"With regard to the Act, negotiations and discussions between police and the ministry are just about to begin.

"This is a police-led initiative and the ministry is eager to move forward on the initiative."

PETALING JAYA

Workshop to heal abused children

ROUGHLY one in every four children younger than 18 in Malaysia, or 2.75 million, would have endured some form of abuse every year.

This figure is not only related to sexual abuse, but also includes physical and psychological abuse, said Protect and Save The Children's training and education director Noreen Preusser.

What is even more worrying is that the statistical trend indicates the number is continuing to rise every year. As such, Preusser said her child's rights entity advocates the need to educate the public on the need to protect children.

With such education, the heightened awareness coupled with a broad-based community approach, especially on parents, could mean more people would better understand how to tackle and solve this issue.

Preusser said the worst cases were those involving sexual abuse.

"Ninety per cent of sex offenders are known and trusted by the children.

BANGSAR

SARAVANAN: Urges temple owners to agree to shift

By IKRAM ISMAIL irkam.ismail@mmail.com.my

The public needs to be educated on how to prevent and find the solution for this problem as it might happen to their children or relatives."

Towards this end, the child's rights entity is organising a workshop on the prevention of child sexual abuse on Aug 13 and 14.

"The two-day workshop will be open to all interested adults and we will share with them information which can be used and steps to take if faced with these situations."

Noreen said participants would also gain a better understanding of the issue, learning to recognise possible signs of abuse and concrete tips on how to prevent such instances from escalating.

"We will share with them the eight stages of how to deal with the situation and help the victim make a disclosure of the sexual abuse," Noreen said.

She said children need to be

empowered to protect themselves and they can be healed, but they have to be given strong moral support by the public and family members once the abuse has been identified.

"Millions of children and adults in Malaysia had been abused in their childhood. Some of them never got any treatment or therapy."

She cited a case where a mother attended a previous workshop and managed to get full disclosure from her six-year-old daughter, who had been harassed by sex offenders.

"That woman later contacted us and said she managed to heal her daughter, using the methods taught during the workshop."

The upcoming workshop is being conducted at Swan Convention Centre, Sunway Medical Centre, Petaling Jaya. The RM250 fee is inclusive of lunch and tea breaks.

For more details, call 03-79574344/79564355, email protect@psthechildren.org.my or go to www.psthechildren.org.my.

PREUSSER: People need to be educated on how to spot and stop child abuse

Land set aside as permanent worship ground THREE locations in Kuala Lumpur have been designated as permanent sites for relocated temples.

The plots at Jalan Cochrane, Setapak and Sentul have been set aside as permanent worship land for temples which will have to be relocated due to developments at their current sites.

Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Deputy Minister Datuk M. Saravanan told The Malay Mail the temples were

required to relocate because they are on government land which had been earmarked for development.

"The process of shifting out is still ongoing. At the moment, none of the places of worship for the Chinese community or miu (temple) have agreed to move.”

The authorities are facing resistance from certain temples, he said, but City Hall and the ministry have been engaging in negotiations with

the owners.

"I would like to urge these temple owners, may they be from the Chinese or Indian community, to agree to shift to the places allocated for them because their current spots form part of the development of the Greater KL project."

Saravanan declined to reveal the total number of temples that will have to be relocated.

It was previously reported there are 121 Hindu temples and 57 Chinese temples erect-

ed on government land.

In 2009, Saravanan had proposed the permanent places of worship for these relocated temples such as in new housing areas or specific spots where smaller temples can be merged.

The minister said the Sri Nageswari temple was built on land owned by KTM Bhd. "After discussing with KTMB, they agreed to rent out this land to the temple permanently."

The Malay Mail • Wednesday 3 AUGUST, 2011

KUALA LUMPUR

Court rejects Sexy Carol’s claim

By CECILIA VICTOR cecilia@mmail.com.my THE Consumer Claims Tribunal Court on Monday rejected the claim filed by Carol Loke against the Fitness First Cheras gym demanding a public apology and compensation amounting to a full refund after the gym terminated her membership.

Tribunal president Reihana Abdul Razak said: "The tribunal court has classified the matter as a defamation suit and there is no negotiation in a defamation suit at a tribunal court. The tribunal does not hear humiliation cases and does not give rulings on a public apology and refund."

Reihana also said Loke should have sought compensation during the seven years of her membership and not now after it was terminated.

"Right now, we are interpreting conduct or behaviour. The next issue is whether Fitness First has unlawfully terminated her membership. This is a matter that must be dealt at the civil courts.”

Loke had been encouraged and advised by the Malaysian Chinese Association Public Complaints Bureau chairman Datuk Michael Chong and the National Consumer Complaints Centre (NCCC) chief executive officer Muhamad Sha'ani Abdullah to lodge the case with the tribunal.

"Both Michael and Sha'ani advised me to go all out to fight for my case. They believe I had been subjected to humiliation and have every right to defend myself, gain a public apology and a full refund.”

At the hearing, Loke was unrepresented while Fitness First executive assistant to managing director, Agnus Elizabeth, and gym consultant Li Yen were represented by a legal counsel.

On May 24, The Malay Mail reported that Loke gym's membership had been terminated due to claims of her being too sexily dressed at the gym. Loke claimed the termination was unlawful as she was expelled due to complaints received from other gym members.

The 47-year-old is now mulling whether to go ahead with the civil courts due to financial constraints.

The Malay Mail Wednesday 3 AUGUST, 2011

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Mad about football, or just mad?

IT was awesome, wasn't it, the Malaysia-Singapore grudge game last Thursday? Honestly, the quality of play wasn't much to shout about but the huge fan turnout, on the other hand, was simply phenomenal.

I was there, with my better half who, while admittedly being almost clueless about football, was quick to accept an invitation to watch the match simply because "the Tigers need my support".

We were there early, and as you had read in the papers (if you were not there to experience this yourself), the jam was really that bad.

In fact, it was an infinity worst in reality.

Scouring for a parking spot at the sprawling Bukit Jalil Stadium was a real pain, but who really cared. This was a national event. A historic moment. One that induced a euphoria of national pride unprecedented in recent times.

Our national jerseys (definitely not cheap at RM250 each), and practically everything else that had the word "Malaysia" on it, sold like hot cakes. That, and the overcooked burgers and bottles of mineral water sold all around

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The highly secretive episode — in which Charlie Sheen's character is reportedly killed off — will be taped this weekend in front of a live studio audience.

Some have speculated the secret has been so secure because the show's creator and chief writer, Chuck Lorre, has not yet written the scene explaining Sheen's departure and Kutcher's appearance.

and in the stadium.

By 6pm, we were frisked by Rela officers, who politely took away my lighter and made us drink our ice lemon tea by the gate, before making our way to the terraces.

Ours were free-seating, and even two hours plus before kick-off, the grandstand was almost packed.

It was really annoying that there were quite a number of vacant seats "booked" by some fans who came early for their friends still making their way to the stadium.

Our exasperated look must have caught the attention of this bunch of nice girls who waved at us to indicate there were two seats available near them. As soon as we got to our seats, one of the girls gave my wife a Malaysian flag.

Even before the game started, the stadium was drowning in noise, and adorned with the bright colours of supporters' jerseys, hairdos, make-ups and what-nots. The Malaysian fans were trying to outdo each other in displaying their support for the team, with one particular segment of fans visibily and verbally more creative than the rest.

Sportingly, almost everybody

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ON WEDNESDAY indulged in unison chants and Mexican waves.

My wife was gripped by the fever. The moment she saw three men walking out of the tunnel, each with a ball in hand, she got up, screamed "Malaysia!", before turning to me to ask "sapa tu?".

It didn't matter the men could very well be the referee and his assistants — everyone was in the mood to show their patriotic side that night.

My wife, who for years asked what madness drove grownups to wake up early in the morning to catch a European Champions League soccer match played thousands of miles away from Malaysia, found the answer to her question that very night.

It was a tremendous feeling.

It was a welcome change from the "you're either with us or with them" mentality that had besieged the nation, especially in the lead-up and aftermath

of Bersih.

That night, we were all one.

That said, there were things we both found disturbing about our fans.

While jeering and heckling are part of soccer, it did not sit well with us that some overzealous fans were running down the Singaporeans via some nasty remarks on the banners displayed, and via the chants.

The jibes, especially on the naturalised Singaporeans were only to be expected, I suppose, but one banner, in particular, went overboard.

Gratefully, the fans were ordered to bring it down after it was displayed by those unthinking fans for a few minutes. I will not "honour" it by telling you what it read.

Both my wife and I were also uncomfortable with the incessant chanting of "losers" in reference to the Singaporean

players. It was unsporting.

I concur but certainly these must pale in comparison to the anti-Semitic taunts hurled at Chelsea’s Israeli midfielder, Yossi Benayoun, during their friendly match against Malaysia on July 21.

The jeering of the captain of the Israeli national team throughout the first half earned us unnecessary bad Press. It certainly doesn't augur well for a moderate Muslim nation like ours.

The Football Association of Malaysia had apologised, and Chelsea and Benayoun have accepted the apology.

They were magnanimous, but we should not let that incident slide away without us learning a lesson.

Respect, maintaining dignity and fair play are bigger victories than an impressive scoreline. That, my fellow Malaysians, is what football should be all about...

Malaysian fans should not emulate the brash attitude of hardcore soccer fans, especially those famous for inciting trouble in other countries.

It's perfectly fine to be emotional but that night in Bukit Jalil was marred by the acts of some fans training what

looked like laser lights on the Singaporean keeper, bottles being hurled onto the tracks (some landing on fans on the lower segments of the stadium) and the worst of the lot, the firing of crackers.

One fan, Ahmad Jazimin Jalaluddin, lost his right eye due to this act of stupidity.

He was supposed to be by his expecting wife's side but ended up being apart as he sought treatment.

FAM deputy president Tan Sri Anuar Musa describes it "a disgrace to the spirit of Malaysian football".

He's right.

I hope we have learnt a lesson or two. The proverbial ball, in as far as creating a positive culture, or just the opposite, among sporting fans in Malaysia goes, is really in our court...

YUSHAIMI YAHAYA is Editor-in-Chief of The Malay Mail. He wishes to see Malaysia in the World Cup in his lifetime but prefers to see Palestine and Israel stop squabbling more. Banter with him at yushem@mmail.com.my

KUALA LUMPUR

Chua's brave fightback

BLESSED with good looks, a muscular body and a glamorous career as a model when he was 24, Leonard Chua was the envy of his peers.

However, it all came crashing when Chua had a road accident along the Federal Highway in October 2005.

The accident left him with a fractured neck and lower ribs, broken right leg, crushed left ankle and damaged bladder.

He was hospitalised for five months following difficulties with his speech and finger movement functions. He also suffered memory loss and was left paralysed waist down. His condition was classified as a "T1 complete high-paraplegic".

“At the time, I was frustrated with life. I couldn’t accept my situation,” recalled Malacca-born Chua, now 30, in a webcam interview with The Malay Mail.

By JOSEPH KAOS JR joejr@mmail.com.my

“Every time I wanted to say something I was not able to because my speech slurred.”

But the steadfast support from his family, especially his mother, gave him the strength to soldier on.

“The power of their love gave me hope and ever since I recovered, I have wanted to help bring cheer to others who suffered like me,” said Chua who, though wheelchair-bound, was nominated as one of Malaysia’s Top 50 Eligible Bachelors by women’s magazine Cleo last year.

Recently, he was shortlisted as one of 30 people who will contend for the 10 Most Outstanding Young Malaysian Award by the Junior Chamber International Malaysia (JCIM) which was

founded in 1954 (the Junior Chamber movement originated in the US in 1910).

"My dream is to set up a rehabilitation centre in Malacca with physiotherapy and counselling for those with spinal cord injuries like me, also stroke and brain injury victims," he said.

That dream is almost a reality as Chua was selected one of the 12 beneficiaries of the TLC Promise Me Campaign Season 2 organised

by KL-based Truly Loving Company (TLC) and managed by Ernst and Young Advisory Services.

“Ernst and Young will help me come up with a business plan for my centre. We meet on Monday to discuss this,” said Chua.

"The cent re w i l l cost RM500,000 to set up and I hope to find sponsorship for this."

MAN IN A MILLION: Chua still has his modelling skills as seen in this photoshoot — Pic courtesy of leonardchua.blogspot.com

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The Malay Mail Wednesday 3 August, 2011

PETALING JAYA

Eating right in schools Education Ministry gets the thumbs-up for coming up with healthier food

A FUN and interesting approach to eating healthy should be encouraged in schools before it is too late.

Dietitians Association of Malaysia president Tan Yoke Hwa said: "I support the Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong's plan not to ban or restrict food sold at canteens, but to allow students to determine their calorie-intake through a new canteen guideline.

"I would like more schools to invite dietitians to talk on health matters and help implement practical healthy food preparation classes, a la Jamie Oliver's (celebraty TV chef) style to educate children on what they should consume on a daily basis.

"They need to be educated on the levels of protein, vitamins, zinc, fibre and minerals

By CECILIA VICTOR cecilia@mmail.com.my

needed daily in an interesting manner. Perhaps practical cooking classes could be part of the curriculum.

"Schools play a vital part in children's upbringing as students spend close to 12 hours a day in school. Instilling good eating habits will benefit children in the long run."

Stating the new canteen guidelines give parents and teachers the right means to follow up on a child's development, she suggested canteen operators modify the menu like preparing sandwiches with wholemeal bread and introducing fruit salads.

Meanwhile, National Parent-Teacher Association Collaborative Council (National PTA) president associate

prof Datuk Mohammad Ali Hassan said the government should find healthier substitutes to popular food in canteens.

"There was no need for any food ban to be put in place, as long as the ministry finds a practical way to ensure students eat healthily.

"Why should we limit students? If they want to eat a burger, give it to them." But, he stressed canteens should be made to provide lowercalorie alternatives such as vegetarian burgers.

He also agreed that students Body Mass Index (BMI) should be calculated twice a year as a child's rising BMI could act as reminders for parents to control food

intake and weight of their children.

Mohammad Ali also suggested physical exercise should be given more importance in schools.

National Union of Teaching Profession (NUTP) secretary-general Loke Yim Pheng wants the ministry to come down hard on errant canteen operators.

"School canteens must be firm in what they choose to sell. Local schools have no proper monitoring of students' diet.

"Both parents and teachers have a shared responsibility to instil healthy eating habits in children. I'm not saying schools aren't selling good food, but most of them take food matters for granted with the sole intention of making a profit.â&#x20AC;?

Last week, Dr Wee said there will be no ban on food sold in canteens despite suggestions to ban food like burgers and nuggets.

The ministry thus decided to come up with guidelines to educate students on how to eat right. Dr Wee had said students' BMI readings would be recorded twice a year to check on their obesity levels.

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will be called as a witness at Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik's trial in the RM1.08 billion Port Klang Free Trade Zone cheating case — Bernama

The Malay Mail Wednesday 3 AUGUST, 2011

DAMANSARA

Famous murtabak among food choices at Bazaar Ramadan TTDI

By IKRAM ISMAIL ikrma.ismail@mmail.com.my

other Ramadan bazaars and Raja Zakaria said: "We have about 60 staff at Melawati, Danau Kota, Putrajaya and six stalls throughout Shah Alam."

The family also intends to open a fastfood restaurant called "Raja Murtabak House" by next year, once they receive the necessary funding.

Due to its popularity, they opened a factory in Banting last year to produce frozen murtabak, now sold at several hypermarkets and retail outlets nationwide.

One customer, Basir Amali, 33, told The Malay Mail he had been waiting 20 minutes to get the murtabak.

"I never expected such a queue, but I wanted to try it

USERS of Internet Explorer, tend to have lower-thanaverage IQ, according to a survey of online habits, the Irish Independent reports. PC World said a "psychometric consulting" firm called AptiQuant gave free online IQ tests to 100,000 people, and then plotted the scores against the browser on which the tests were taken. It found Internet Explorer users scored lower than average, while Chrome, Firefox and Safari users were very slightly above average.

Camino, Opera and Internet Explorer with Chrome Frame were scored "exceptionally" high. "The study showed a substantial relationship between an individual's cognitive ability and their choice of web browser," AptiQuant concluded.

Samsung, Apple in galactic battle

HARD AT WORK: Raja Zakaria serving a customer at his food stall

for the first time as I started working in this area only last December."

As for Khirol Omar, 26, "Murtabak King" has been his favourite every Ramadan.

"The murtabak has a different taste when cheese is added and my wife loves it."

petaling jaya

Latar expressway extends toll-free period THE KL-Kuala Selangor Expressway (Latar Expressway) has extended its toll-free period for one more month, in conjunction with Ramadan. Its staff would also be handing out free dates and mineral water to motorists between 6pm and 7pm daily.

The dual carriageway has been tollfree since it opened on June 23. The 33km route stretches from Templer's Park to Ijok in Kuala Selangor and serves townships such as as Kuala Selangor, Assam Jawa, Ijok, Bestari Jaya (Batang Berjuntai), Kota Puteri, Puncak Alam, Shah Alam, Bukit Jelutong, Sungai Buloh, Kundang, and Rawang.

Developed by Kuala Lumpur-Kuala Selangor Expressway Bhd, the expressway also provides access to the North-South Expressway and the Guthrie Corridor Expressway.

The concessionaire's chief executive officer Amran Amir said motorists should take advantage of the toll-free experience.

“For those with families and relatives in the communities served by Latar Expressway, we would like to encourage them to plan their holiday travels. Try out the expressway and appreciate the benefits of convenience, fuel efficiency and time saving,” said Amran.

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Mouth-watering selection

ALTHOUGH he has a growing business with the supply of frozen food sold under the "Murtabak King" brand, RZ & RH Sdn Bhd managing director Raja Zakaria Raja Hamid, 30, still insists on running a stall at the Ramadan bazaar at Taman Tun Dr Ismail.

The reason is simple. His family began their business there with a small stall almost 30 years ago and their murtabak remains a popular draw.

"With more than 15 spices included in our murtabak, the recipe being a family secret, we are usually able to sell about 3,000 pieces a day.

They are priced at RM3, RM6 and RM12, depending on size," said Raja Zakaria.

Beyond chicken, mutton and beef varieties, they also offer seafood plus cheese add-ons.

They have several stalls at

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APPLE Australia is demanding Samsung send its entire stock of Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices to be destroyed as part of a battle for control of the increasingly lucrative tablet and smartphone markets, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. Samsung, which was set to launch the competitor to Apple's iPad this month, has instead agreed to halt sales and advertising for the tablet following the action in the Federal Court. Samsung and Apple are at each other's throats over smartphones and tablets, with the former's Galaxy S II smartphone and Galaxy Tab tablet regarded by critics as being on par with or superior to Apple's offerings.

Another chef eliminated

By Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani asrul@mmail.com.my

The concessionaire says travel would take only 18 minutes from Kuala Lumpur via Templer's Park to Ijok compared with the 90-minute journey from Sungai Buloh to Kuala Selangor on Federal Road 54.

Toll collection will begin from Sept 1.

BUBBLY Dani Venn has been eliminated from MasterChef, the Herald Sun reports. The 25-year-old crashed in a threehour cook-off last night against Michael Weldon, Kate Bracks and Alana Lowes and came after an online hate campaign put the brunette under extra pressure in recent weeks. She was eliminated after a "food autobiography" challenge — three courses that told the story of the contestants' lives."It was going OK until the last 45 minutes and then it all fell apart," she said.

Correction 'SELAMAT BERBUKA PUASA': Latar Expressway staff handing out mineral water and dates

IN our report "Power-delic offers!" (July 27, 2011), we inadvertently referred MBF Cards senior manager Business Development Visa international Tony Thong as MBF senior manager, Business Development. The error is regretted.

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Complainants have to first file their complaints with the respective parties before contacting Hotline.

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After a complaint has been resolved, the complainant cannot demand non-publication of the matter.

By FAIZAL NOR IZHAM and T.K. LETCHUMY TAMBOO

Decision day

Taman Desa Phase One Residents' Association to know fate of security barriers TODAY is D-day for the residents of Taman Desa Phase One. City Hall is to decide if Taman Desa Phase One will be allowed to retain its guardhouses and barriers placed at four out of six access roads in and out of the neighbourhood.

City Hall Urban Transport Department deputy director Abdul Hamid Surip tells Hotline they will be meeting with the Taman Desa Phase One Residents' Association (RA) today, along with 19 other guarded communities, which are awaiting approval to their application to implement the new security measures in their neighbourhoods.

Abdul Hamid explains that during the meeting, the communities will be briefed about City Hall’s new set of neighbourhood security guidelines.

According to him, the duration between an application and its approval is usually one month.

"Within that period of time, we will ask them to remove all obstacles blocking the roads.

Enforcement action will be taken if they fail to comply."

On July 19, Hotline had highlighted a resident’s complaint that Phase One RA, which was formed after members of the original residents association could not agree over fees for security guards, had closed the four entrances from 10pm to 6am daily to save cost.

According to the complainant, the residents must travel

BOOMGATE CONTROVERSY: One of the blocked access roads in Taman Desa that sparked a row among neighbours. — Pic: SALHANI IBRAHIM

FLASHBACK: Our report on July 19

further to exit the area and they fear rescue services and ambulances would have trouble gaining entry in cases of an emergency.

It was also alleged newly-formed RA has to receive approval from authorities to put up road barriers.

the yet the the

In response, City Hall said it has only accorded Phase One RA approval for guardhouses for three of Taman Desa's access roads — Jalan Desa Damai, Jalan Desa Ria and Jalan Desa Permai — while guardhouses for roads leading into Jalan Desa Aman, Jalan Desa Setia and Jalan Desa Murni have yet to be approved.

The council had told Hotline conditions for the approvals do not allow any obstacles to remain on these entrances until guards have been allocated for them, and

KUALA LUMPUR'S GUARDED COMMUNITIES

action will be taken against any such obstacles.

City Hall Corporate Communications Unit head Anwar Mohammad Zain said the Neighbourhood Coordination and Control Committee (JPKK), established on June 14, is carrying out a screening programme for all areas that are yet to be approved.

However, on July 21, Phase One RA insisted its decision to place security barriers was because of rampant crime occurring in the neighbourhood.

• 97 guarded communities have been identified in Kuala Lumpur.

• Of these, 30 have City Hall approval.

• The remaining 67 are awaiting authorisation of their intended security measures.

• City Hall will be meeting the 67 guarded communities in stages, beginning with 20 today, including Taman Desa Phase One.

Long wait for office pizza meal receipt WINNIE CHUA ordered pizza for her and her colleagues more than a month ago but forgot to ask for the receipt.

CHUA, of Kuala Lumpur, said she ordered the meal through Pizza Hut's online service on June 29.

"The pizzas were delivered to my office at Plaza Sentral and they amounted to RM189.60," she says.

However, she forgot to ask for the receipt, which she needed as proof of purchase for reimbursement by her office.

"It was an oversight on my part. So I called their customer service to enquire if they could email me a receipt,” she says.

CHUA called on July 1 and July 4, and on both occasions, she was told her number would be passed to

an officer.

"An officer got back to me each time to obtain further information but I did not hear from them after that.

"I would assume sending me a receipt, electronically or otherwise, would not be too difficult to do."

● A KFC HOLDINGS (Malaysia) Bhd spokesman says the Pizza Hut management has taken immediate action by contacting CHUA and issuing her a receipt.

"The customer service centre agents were also

advised to be more hospitable and receptive towards queries by customers," the spokesman says.

When contacted by Hotline, CHUA says she received the receipt last week.

The Malay Mail Wednesday 3 AUGUST, 2011

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Traffic diverted because of congestion KALWANT SINGH was among the motorists barred by traffic police from entering the Pertama Complex car park in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman on Friday and Saturday.

The 51-year-old Petaling Jaya businessman says two policemen directed vehicles to enter the car park through another entrance.

He says the cars had to go against traffic in Jalan Se-

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marang, a one-way street, to reach the other entrance, running the risk of colliding with other cars.

"Even season pass holders were not allowed to enter the car park through the main entrance," says KALWANT. "These pass holders pay up to RM200 a month for parking privileges here.

They should have been allowed to enter."

KALWANT says when he contacted the Jalan Bandar police station to complain, he was told season pass holders were permitted to enter the main entrance.

But, according to him, the police had tied a rope at the main car park entrance to seal it off from drivers. ● KUALA LUMPUR traffic police chief ACP Rusli Mohd Noor says traffic

was redirected along the roads in the area on Friday and Saturday because of heavy congestion.

He says the main cause of the congestion was a major sale held by Sogo in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.

However, the situation has returned to normal.

Rusli says traffic diversion will be carried out only when necessary.

Demolished!

Ampang Jaya Municipal Council tears down illegal burger stall after residents complain AFTER

BEFORE

Online comments www.mmail.com.my No trespassing (Aug 2) ● I FEEL sorry for the two men. Maybe we should all do something for them like get them some fish or prawns.

It does not cost much. — Anonymous ● ALL talk and no action as usual. — Persona Tenancy dispute (Aug 1) ● DISCUSS with all parties concerned? I am sure it is a lose-lose situation. — Anonymous Road signs to nowhere (Aug 1) ● EVERY time the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) expects the public to complain because not a single soul in MPAJ notices all these problems. Are we paying assessment fees for nothing? To curb vandalism, they have cameras, don't they? — Anonymous City Hall acts (July 29) ● THIS will only solve the problem for a few days. Once the enforcement officers stop going there, the indiscriminate parking will start again. — Abugaga No job for being ‘choosy’ (July 28) ● WHY on earth would Fitri want to limit his line of products? This makes me wonder if he is really knowledgeable on matters pertaining to insurance.

— Anonymous ● AIYO, can’t get the job you want also you want to complain to The Malay Mail? Please don’t waste The Malay Mail’s time. They have better complaints to look into. — Anonymous Accused of tampering with electrical meter (July 27) ● I, TOO, have been charged more than the bill for usage. When I went to TNB, they said they will check and call me but I have not received any calls till now.

Yet I have to pay the extra. No proper management system. — Steven Eruthiaraj

The illegal burger stall in Jalan Permata 9. The owner had failed to comply with a notice to dismantle it — Pix: SHARUL HAFIZ ZAM

THE Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) was swift to act following Hotline’s report last week on the re-emergence of illegal food stalls in Jalan Permata 9, Hulu Klang.

Using crowbars and mallets, 15 enforcement officers from the council, acting under Section 46(1)(a) of the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1973, tore down a burger stall there yesterday and brought the parts to their warehouse for storage.

"The neighbourhood is frequently congested because of this corner stall," says MPAJ assistant enforcement officer Rosli Jaafar.

He says the structure was

dismantled since the owner, who resides in the house next to it, does not have an operating licence.

"The business usually operates from 4pm to midnight, which is the neighbourhood's busiest time. Previously, when it operated as a burger and kuey teow stall, it wasn't so bad. But complaints started to increase after they expanded the place illegally by setting up tables in front of it."

Rosli says the council issued a RM1,000 summons to the owner in June, followed by a notice ordering him to dismantle the structure.

Yesterday's operation was

Enforcement officers from the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council tearing down the stall and removing the parts to be taken to the council's warehouse

carried out after the owner failed to comply.

Council public relations officer Salawati Anuar tells Hotline they would recommend to its Environmental Department to plant trees at the corner as a permanent solution.

Hotline had highlighted the matter on Aug 5 and 17, 2010, following a complaint by a resident that a burger seller and other hawkers had set up stalls which impeded traffic in Jalan Permata 9, 10 and 11. Checks by the council a month earlier found no illegal business activity.

The stall operator was also alleged to have made illegal

alterations to the road divider, cut down trees, covered drains and even modified a fire hydrant.

Residents had spoken up against the congestion and expressed fear the presence of rats could cause children in a nearby kindergarten to fall sick.

The council said it demolished a burger stall there in December but was not aware another two food stalls had been set up.

On July 25, The Malay Mail again reported the illegal stalls had returned. Following that report, a council spokesman promised prompt action will be taken.

● THEY can threaten to cut off supply which families can ill-afford to face. The new meters they installed have significantly increased the reading which beggars the question: How do we know the meters are calibrated properly? Who can we turn to? Already, we face increased tariff, plus probable 'faulty' new meters, the consumers are paying double and TNB is still making tons of money, right? — Corrupted A car park 'too far' (July 27) ● THEY don't care if it's double-parked, triple-parked or illegally parked as long as they get to save a few steps.

That's the mentality of a lot of Malaysian drivers. I think some of our drivers need to be educated on courtesy.

They don't only park haphazardly, they drive like that, too. They never give way to anyone, not even pedestrians. If you try to cross the road even when they are far away, they don't slow down, they step on the accelerator and charge at you, just to have an opportunity to honk at you or scare you. They cut into your side of the road when they turn in, so you have to slow down or even stop your car, just to avoid a collision. And one more thing, they still talk on handphones or sometimes, you can even see them trying to SMS while dominating two lanes. We can't expect the police or City Hall to discipline our drivers all the time. It's about time we grow up and become civilised drivers. There would be fewer accidents and less stress for all of us. — Dan

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kl: Dual cab system (June 27)

Towards better taxi service

OTHER than trying to rip off passengers or being hired on an hourly basis, are there any other reasons why cabbies don’t use the meter?

Taxi drivers are prompted by passengers to fix the fare when the opening line is something like “How much to Chinatown?”

If the average fare by meter is RM7, is it fair for the driver to quote RM10?

If the driver has quoted a reasonable fare, is it fair of the passenger to then ask for the meter be used?

Cabbies who usually use the meter may just drive off because they feel passengers who want to use the meter should not have asked for the fare.

Perhaps some of these passengers do not know how to ask for an estimated fare.

What about those who clearly asked for the exact fare by meter which can only be known upon

reaching the destination?

Are cabbies allowed to fix fares upon request? If not, can action be taken against passengers that insist on a low fixed fare when the driver wants to use the meter?

It is a fallacy for the authorities and public to think that problems are over once all cabbies use meters.

Those who are streetwise are aware that meters can be calibrated to clock faster by unscrupulous workers in taxi meter companies and reset them just before inspections at Puspakom.

Such unhealthy practices occur anywhere in the world and are not confined to taxi meters.

Therefore, many find it safer to pay a RM10 fixed fare than RM7 by meter.

The driver, too, ought to be appreciated for his honesty and taking on the risk of being stuck in traffic when the meter can register well in excess of RM10.

Those who charge several times more to rip off passengers are the ones that give cabbies a bad name.

When the meter shows RM7.40 upon arrival, the passenger can hand over a RM10 note and ask for RM2 back.

Telling the driver to keep the change is the encouragement they need as they go through many ups and downs daily.

They are often disappointed with many executives wearing ties, some with jackets, stretching their hands for the last 10 sen, similar to collecting change from the cashier in a supermarket.

On the other hand, some foreign workers show their appreciation by tipping the driver.

It is not a good practice to ask how much is the fare when it is clearly displayed as it may trigger the driver to give a higher amount.

One of the most effective mea-

sures that the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) should introduce is to make taxi and taxi meter companies more accountable for the action of the drivers.

For example, the public can seek redress directly with the taxi companies and obtain compensation swiftly.

These taxi companies are to set up customer service centres individually or pooled together at strategic parts of the city for the convenience of the passengers and operate online.

Taxi meter companies should be made to play a far greater role than now as new technologies can exert some control over all drivers, whether they are renting the taxis from companies or individually owned.

One method is to introduce cashless payment which would automatically compel the drivers to be in the good books in order to be credited with full payments.

KL: Ban shooting now (July 27)

PJ: Broadband penetration

End stray dog menace

make broadband infrastructure a compulsory service.

But what is the point when the quality of our Internet services is so terrible? Even if the law is passed, what difference will it make if the core issue is not rectified?

We can’t even get quality services in the middle of the city.

I can't imagine what the situation is like in the rural areas.

Last year, nine companies were assigned the 2600MHz spectrum band to roll out wireless broadband services using 4G technology by Jan 1, 2013.

All these moves make it seem like the government is getting ahead of itself.

What our government needs to do is improve the current levels of Internet speed and quality and then move on from there.

I AM in favour of licenced dogs kept within the compound of houses and under strict control of the owners.

However, I have no sympathy for stray dogs.

They are a nuisance to society and a danger to the elderly and children.

They dirty the vicinity with their droppings and are prone to overturn waste-bins and dragging away plastic bags containing rubbish, tearing them apart and leaving it all over the place. Should we tolerate all this?

What the authorities are doing to eradicate this menace should be lauded.

Throughout the nation, they must continue to wage war against the strays. There is no harm in shooting and killing them.

What about the killing of chickens, ducks, goats, cows, pigs, etc? If this is all right, what harm is there if dogs are killed, especially strays?

So, let us support the authorities to eradicate the stray dog menace. The authorities should now go all-out and do their jobs without fear.

Mokhtar

Anandh

NOT SATISFACTORY: Complaints against broadband services have gone up drastically — Pic: www.tweetingfollowersite.com

Improve Internet quality first SO many companies have emerged of late catching on to the local broadband bandwagon but the services provided are far from rosy despite such stiff competition.

Complaints are abundant and my fear was proven right when the Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum Malaysia (CFM) was reported to have recorded a drastic rise in the number of grouses over the past two years.

Here is the rundown: In 2009, 1,324 complaints were received by CFM. The highest — 683 complaints — involved the broadband category.

Last year, of the total 1,785 complaints received, those in the broadband category stood at 872.

CFM said most of the complaints on the broadband category centred on the speed, which was not up to the mark, and the lack of coverage of

broadband services.

The big question mark here is how can so many companies handling the services not provide decent coverage or broadband speed to consumers?

I am baffled. Some of the complaints I have come across are varied and cover almost all the service providers. Some of my peers claim a certain provider gives poor service, others say another is too expensive, but most agree the lines and coverage usually deteriorate as time goes by.

Just reading The Malay Mail's Hotline on the issue or engaging in any kedai kopi talk, one can also grasp the weight of the problem.

But no one seems to be bothered to do something to address it.

Recently, I remember Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin talking about amending the law to

Our taxi industry has remained in the backwaters for decades. It is a barometer of our society.

Raising the standard of our taxi service improves productivity and the quality of life for both the people and visitors alike.

SPAD’s role in transforming our public transport is a vital key to the transformation of our country.

Therefore, it must be assertive over all transport companies regardless of whether they are privately-owned or government-linked, and place national interest above all else.

Politicians should not stoke the emotions of taxi drivers as they can easily gang up and lay siege to the city by choking the streets.

They have already been emboldened by lack of enforcement over the years and any empowerment would encourage them further.

YS Chan

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KL: Spirit of Ramadan

Celebrate as one people PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Najib Razak, during the first day of Ramadan, urged Muslims to subject themselves to a mental and spiritual transformation so that it would not be a mere routine fasting month.

He said this would be a month which would "enhance and change our life and make us more pious".

"It is a month where we can develop our qualities of faith and piety," he was quoted as saying.

Although the message was directed at Muslims, I feel the virtues mentioned can be adopted by all. These are universal messages.

I agree we should change our lives and be more pious. Avoid wastage and, most importantly, spend wisely Like the PM said, we must forge brotherhood and unity. If we have to share food, we share and assist those in need.

At the same time, we must also care for our neighbours and friends regardless of racial and religious barriers.

And I say let's be rational people. We have to because we live in a multicultural nation.

Keep things in moderation.

When we speak or act, we do them in a peaceful way. Do not hurt anyone.

Also, communication and understanding is important.

Ensure there is always two sides to a story. Do not think yours is always right but instead try to see how and what the other parties are feeling or what is troubling them, and seek amicalble solutions and answers.

We have come a long way since Merdeka. In the 54 years, we have gone through many hiccups and also successes.

Now is the time we embed in our hearts and minds that we are united as one Malaysia.

Let us end racial discrimination and polarisation.

Focus on "we", "our" and "Malaysians" and not "I", "me" and "you". Only that way can we create greater relationships as one people and one Malaysian nation.

Bulbir Singh

The Malay Mail Wednesday 3 AUGUST, 2011

The US representative in Libya's rebel bastion of Benghazi said yesterday insurgents would prevent human rights abuses as he downplayed signs of divisions in their ranks — AFP

UN debates Syria Ban Ki Mon: Assad has lost all sense of humanity

JERUSALEM

Youth on murder conviction AN Israeli military court convicted an 18-year-old Palestinian yesterday for the murder in March of a family of settlers, military sources said.

The young man identified as Hakim Awwad from the Awarta village in the West Bank confessed to the March 11 murder of the family of five in the Itamar settlement, the sources said.

Awwad was also convicted of carrying illegal weapons but it was not clear when a sentence will be handed down, the sources said.

According to the charge sheet, Awwad and his 19-yearold cousin Amjad Awwad acted of their own free will, although the pair are members of the radical Palestinian Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

Amjad is also on trial.

On the night of March 11, Ehud and Ruthy Fogel were stabbed to death along with their three children, including a three-month-old baby, in a murder that sparked international condemnation.

— AFP

that he should genuinely, genuinely address these issues in a peaceful manner," Ban said.

He branded the weekend violence as "totally unacceptable" saying Assad "must be aware that under international humanitarian law, this is accountable.

"I believe that he has lost all sense of humanity," Ban told a small group of reporters.

The 15-member Security Council is under mounting pressure to take a stand on

violence in Syria but a first round of talks behind closed doors on Monday ended with no agreement.

Britain, France, Germany and Portugal hope to revive a formal resolution condemning Assad's crackdown but Russia and China, two of the five permanent Security Council members with veto power, threatened to block past attempts to pass a resolution on Syria.

Brazil, India and South Africa have also spoken out against a resolution or statement.

As fresh talks got underway yesterday, European nations distributed the text of a new draft resolution, but Russian and Indian envoys said it was barely different from a version they had already rejected.

Some diplomats say it is more likely it will now try to agree on a less formal statement, with no warning of UN action. — AFP

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A Brazilian Air Force plane crashed yesterday in the southern state of Santa Catarina, killing at least five of the eight occupants.

Rescue workers said they were alerted by local residents and found five bodies. The search was continuing with the help of an air force helicopter.

Air force officials said there were eight occupants on the C-98A Grand Caravan plane.

The plane disappeared two hours after taking off from Canoas in Rio Grande do Sul state, heading for Rio de Janeiro. — AFP

Swiss man charged with tax fraud A SWISS man has been charged with conspiracy to defraud the US government after he allegedly helped clients evade US taxes by stashing their money in Switzerland. Martin Lack, a private asset manager, allegedly helped US customers hide income in undeclared Swiss accounts and encouraged them to ignore US tax law. Lack faces five years in prison and a fine of US$250,000 (RM739,000). — AFP

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Somali famine threat grows THE harsh drought ravaging the Horn of Africa is likely to worsen and could trigger famine in more regions of Somalia, aid groups warned yesterday as they struggle to help the millions already affected.

The United Nations last month declared famine in the Bakool and Lower Shabelle regions in the south of Somalia, but rising food costs, poor or no harvests and devastated livelihoods were worsening the effects of the drought.

"The next three to four months are set to worsen in Ethiopia, Kenya and parts of southern Somalia and the situation will remain classified as an 'emergency' until the end of the year," aid agency Oxfam warned Tuesday.

"The whole south of Somalia is likely to be declared a famine due to a combination of worsening pastoral conditions, further food price increases and poor harvest."

An extra US$1.4 billion (RM4.14b) is needed to stop the spread of famine, said Valerie Amos, the UN under secretary general and emergency relief coordinator. Some US$2.48 billion is required to help victims.

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SYRIAN security forces pressed on with a deadly crackdown on dissent yesterday as the Security Council held more talks on Syria and the UN chief said President Bashar al-Assad has "lost all sense of humanity".

Three more people were killed yesterday in Hama, activists said, a day after Assad's tanks shelled the city following a bloody Sunday in which about 140 people were killed in Syria, including more than 100 in Hama.

The deaths have triggered a torrent of international condemnation, and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (pic) vented his anger and frustration at the regime as the Security Council held a second days of talks on Syria.

"Since the beginning of this situation, I have issued many statements, I have spoken to President Assad several times, and I have expressed my sincere wish and genuine wish

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PITIFUL: Children are suffering from lack of food in southern Somalia — AFPpic

Around 12 million people in the Horn of Africa are in danger of starvation because of the prolonged drought that has also hit parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti and Uganda.

Relief groups are struggling to deliver aid to drought victims and have urged donors to step up assistance to ease the suffering brought by the Horn of Africa's worst drought in decades.

The UN children's agency UNICEF appealed to airlines to help fly in food urgently to the drought-hit area.

"We're making an appeal to the air transport industry for

free and heavily discounted cargo space to help us transport emergency nutrition supplies to the Horn of Africa," said Marixie Mercado, a UNICEF spokeswoman.

British Airways, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic and UPS have offered to transport between 15 and 50 metric tonnes a week, but UNICEF is looking to others to step forward as well.

It is trying to get 5,000 metric tonnes of food from its warehouses in Europe to the region, but it costs about US$350,000 to transport 100 metric tonnes of food by cargo jumbo jet from France to Nairobi. — AFP

Congress urged to boost economy PRESIDENT Barack Obama yesterday urged Congress to turn its attention next to boosting the US economy through measures to aid job creation and increase consumer confidence.

"We can't balance the budget on the backs of the very people who have borne the biggest brunt of this recession," Obama told journalists just after Senate passed a deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling.

"Everyone has to chip in. It's only fair. That's the principle I'll be fighting for during the next phase of this process," Obama said in a statement in the White House's Rose Garden.

The president rolled out a list of measures which he said he hoped US lawmakers would focus on once they return from their summer recess in September.

Cutting red-tape which has strangled small businesses, using private companies to repair the nation's infrastructure, and passing a series of trade deals stalled in Congress were some ways of stimulating

the economy, he said.

"When Congress gets back from recess, I will urge them to immediately take some.. bipartisan steps that will make a difference," the president said.

"They will create a climate where businesses can hire, where folks have more money in their pockets to spend. Where people who are out of work can find good jobs. We need to begin by extending tax cuts for middle class families," Obama said.

And he vowed: "In the coming months, I'll continue also to fight for what the American people care most about.

New jobs, higher wages, and faster e c on om i c growth."

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Fossil of 20-million-year-old ape unearthed UGANDAN and French scientists have discovered a fossil of a skull of a tree-climbing ape from about 20 million years ago in Uganda's Karamoja region, the team said yesterday.

The scientists discovered the remains on July 18 while looking for fossils in the remnants of an extinct volcano in Karamoja, a semi-arid region in Uganda's northeastern corner.

"This is the first time that the complete skull of an ape of this age has been found. It is a highly important fossil," Martin Pickford, a paleontologist from the College de France in Paris, told a news KINGDOM TOWER At least 1,001m Roof – possible alternative energy generation

conference. Pickford said preliminary studies of the fossil showed that the tree-climbing herbivore, roughly 10 yearsold when it died, had a head the size of a chimpanzee's but a brain the size of a baboon's, a bigger ape.

Bridgette Senut, a professor at the Musee National d'Histoire Naturelle, said that the remains would be taken to Paris to be x-rayed and documented before being returned to Uganda. The country's junior minister for tourism, wildlife and heritage said the skull was a remote cousin of the Hominidea Fossil Ape. — Reuters

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Hospitals do not support new mothers enough, study shows AMERICAN hospitals are not doing enough to encourage mothers to breast-feed their newborns, raising the risk of childhood obesity, diabetes and other conditions, according to a federal study released yesterday.

Less than four per cent of the country's hospitals fully support breast-feeding, said a report issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In nearly 80 per cent of hospitals, healthy babies who are being breast-fed are given formula even when there is no medical need for it, making it more difficult to continue breast-feeding at home, the report said.

Only a third of hospitals have "rooming in" policies that allow babies to stay in the hospital room with their mothers 24 hours a day, which can increase breast-feeding opportunities.

Nearly 75 per cent of hospitals do not provide adequate support for mothers once

they leave, including followup visits and phone calls, the report said.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends feeding babies only breast milk until they are six months old and continuing breast-feeding for at least a year. Only 15 per cent of mothers currently breast-feed exclusively for six months, CDC director Thomas Frieden told reporters yesterday.

"We're a very long way from where we need to be," he said.

Failure to promote breastfeeding costs the US healthcare system US$2.2 billion (RM6.5b) annually, Frieden said.

If breast-feeding is halted too early, babies have a higher risk of obesity, diabetes, respiratory and ear infections, and sudden infant death syndrome, the CDC said.

"Breast milk does many things," Frieden said. "It is the perfect nutrition for an infant. The initial breast milk

has very important antibodies health of the mother, lowering that are passed to the child. the risk of breast cancer and The child cannot make their ovarian cancer, Frieden said. own antibodies until they are The release of the report about six months old." coincides with World BreastStudies have shown that feeding Week, which the CDC children who are breast-fed said is being celebrated for at least nine months in more than 170 have a 30 per cent lower countries. — chance of becoming Reuters overweight compared to children who were never breast-fed, said Frieden.

It is not entirely clear why breast-feeding lowers obesity, he added, describing the relationship between the two as "complex."

One hypothesis is that when infants are breast-fed, they have more control over the amount they are consuming, said Cria Perrine, a CDC epidemiologist.

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SAUDI billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal launched yesterday a project to build the world's tallest tower at more than 1,000 metres in the Red Sea city of Jeddah.

The project to built a tower topping Dubai's world's highest building, Burj Khalifa, will see light after the signing of a US$1.2 billion (RM3.5b) agreement between Alwaleed's Kingdom Holding Co and construction giant Bin Laden Group, the Saudi tycoon told reporters.

It will take 36 months to build the Jeddah tower, said the Saudi businessman, a nephew of King Abdullah and one of the kingdom's wealthi-

est men.

Alwaleed said the tower was intended to "send a message of strength" reflecting the OPEC kingpin's economic and political stability.

"Our message is political," he said.

The tower, which will be part of a US$20 billion project north of Jeddah, would top Dubai's 828-metre Burj Khalifa which was opened last year.

The Jeddah tower will include a hotel, serviced apartments, luxury condominiums and offices. It will be designed

by American architecture firm Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill. — AFP

Depressed mums put kids at risk CHILDREN of depressed mothers in developing countries are 40 per cent more likely to be underweight or stunted than those with mothers in good mental health, a study said yesterday.

An estimated 15 to 57 per cent of mothers in poor countries experience depression due to poverty, marital conflict, domestic violence and a lack of control over economic resources, it said.

"Our analysis revealed a positive and significant association between maternal depression or depressive symptoms and impaired child growth in developing countries," said the analysis published in the monthly Bulletin of the World Health Organisation (WHO).

More serious growth deficits were found in children of mothers with more severe depression, it said.

The analysis was based on

TOUGH LIFE: Women in developing nations tend to suffer from maternal depression. The problem can now be affordably treated. ­— Getty photo

17 studies of nearly 14,000 mothers and their small children carried out in Africa, Asia, and South America and the Caribbean. They included cases in Brazil, India and Nigeria.

"Now we have a critical

mass of 17 studies from developing countries. This is the first time it has been quantitatively summarised," lead researcher Pamela Surkan of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health told media.

The WHO did not provide comparative data for maternal depression in developed countries.

Inadequate growth in childhood can result in reduced height as an adult, low educational performance, reduced productivity and greater risk of disease, according to the study.

"Maternal depression is associated with less responsive caregiving and a lower likelihood or shorter duration of breastfeeding," Surkan said in a statement.

But depression can be affordably treated in developing countries through social support, group therapy or home visits, often delivered by lay community workers, the study said.

These have helped reduce maternal depressive symptoms in China, Jamaica, Pakistan, South Africa and Uganda, it said. — Reuters

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Pandora charms KL with another store opening

THE international jewellery brand known for its customisable, popular charm bracelets announced the official opening of their second boutique kiosk at Suria KLCC recently, their sixth location in Malaysia.

More than 65 guests were at the exclusive event, officiated by guest of honour Hans Hornemann, global head of sales of Pandora, together with Datuk Meer Sadik Habib, chairman of Pandora

Malaysia.

Hornemann said: “Malaysia had always been on our expansion radar and we were

thrilled to have been able to open in one of Asia’s fastest growing retailer markets last year. Today’s official opening is a true reflection of the brand’s growing global recognition as one of the world’s largest jewellery manufacturers.”

Pandora’s newest boutique kiosk will serve their fans and customers within the golden triangle of KL, making one of the most popular jewellery brands on the market even more accessible to city centre shoppers.

Pandora’s KLCC boutique kiosk will carry iconic collec-

tions from their Moments, LovePods, Ring Upon Ring, Compose, Stories, Liquid Silver collections and Black Crown Diamond watches.

“We initially carried Pandora inside our Suria KLCC Habib store. The decision to move to a kiosk of its own is due to a fast growing interest and demand for Pandora’s beautifully hand-crafted jewellery in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre area,” said Meer.

Imagine having a special bracelet reminding you about Raya moments like the balik kampung rides or even the times when you

were baking all the Raya treats with mum.

Throughout Ramadan, visit any of the Pandora outlets and create your own unforgettable moment and get a complimentary Alphabet Silver Charm, when you purchase RM1,000 and above.

For more information on their latest collections and promotions, visit www.pandora.net or join as a fan on their Facebook page ‘Unforgettable Moments — Malaysia’.

Rekindling the ties of love

ALL DRESSED UP: (Back row, from left) Dynas Mokhtar, Fizz Fairuz, Aznil Nawawi, Datin Zarida Noordin, Meer, Irma Hasmie, Scha Al-Yahya, Ifa Raziah, Julia Ziegler and the children at the launch of the 'Rantaian Kasih' collection

SPARKLING BEAUTIES: Models adorned in stunning Pandora jewellery pieces

RAMADAN is a month of abstinence and repenting, as well as a time to renew ties with family and friends.

Habib, Malaysia’s premier homegrown jeweller, has taken this opportunity to celebrate the ties that bind people together with the launch of its 2011 Rantaian Kasih collection.

Managing director Datuk Meer Habib said: “Raya is all about giving and strengthening the bonds of love with our family members and friends — a tradition that has been passed down the generations and something we take pride in as Malaysians. The Rantaian Kasih theme ties in perfectly with these values for a joyous and meaningful Raya this year.

“We are keen to make giftexchanges an essential part of the Raya celebrations to demonstrate the love we have for each other and hope that more customers

will look at jewellery as the perfect gift this Raya. After all, jewellery, unlike other gifts, lasts forever.”

The audience were entertained with a sketch titled Rantaian Kasih by local celebrities Aznil Nawawi, Ifa Raziah, Dynas, Julia Ziegler, Scha Al-Yahya and Irma Hasmie. All the actors were adorned in the Rantaian Kasih collection pieces which consist of long chains, earrings and rings decorated in diamonds and 916 gold. In addition, Habib introduced a children’s collection of bracelets, chains, pendants, anklets, rings, earrings and bangles.

In line with Habib’s philosophy of being ‘Your Personal Jewel Consultant’, one can be sure that experts will be on hand to provide sound advice on purchases.

Make your way to Habib to get a closer look at the 2011 Rantaian Kasih collection. Customers can also look forward to activities and attractive offers up for grabs during the festive sale. For more information, Habib’s Marketing Communications Department can be contacted at 03-4252 7777.

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Hunting for a good cause IT'S time to get into that charity mode again! So hit the road, and spread some love.

To be more specific, it is time to join the Action To Mobilise All Humanity's (Atmah) annual treasure hunt and help raise funds for the less fortunate.

Yes, the hunt is back for another round and this time, participants are in for a treat as well, including cash prizes totalling RM6,000 for the top three winning teams.

In addition, each team will receive a goodie bag worth more than RM220.

The annual fund-raising affair by Atmah began in 2009.

Since then, what started off as another way to reach out to the local community has become a yearly affair, with exciting events and programmes conceptualised specially for those taking part.

"It is a challenging and yet fun event with great entertainment that people should not miss. There are a lot of prizes and goodies, including a free entrance to the water theme park of our next destination as well as an eyecatching grand prize to be won," a member of the organising committee of the annual Atmah Charity Treasure Hunt, Pavanathan Kanapathipillay, said.

Last year, Atmah took

By LOONG WAI TING waiting@mmail.com.my treasure hunters to Cameron Highlands. This year, the committee decided to bring all the participants to Bukit Gambang Resort City in Pahang.

Ask anyone who has been part of the programme and you might be told how much fun the whole event is. In fact, it is more like a holiday or a getaway.

"There are no specific criteria for anyone to participate in our treasure hunt. They can just come with a road-worthy car, a valid driver's licence and an open mind will do," Pavanathan said.

All funds raised during the event will be the main source of financing to support Atmah's community programmes, including free tuition classes for children as well as living skills pro-

READY WHEN YOU ARE: This year, the committee decided to bring all the participants to Bukit Gambang Resort City in Pahang

grammes that could help the kids as they grow.

The programme also include career guidance and communication skills. Atmah also distribute essential items like food for poor families during festive seasons.

"Atmah is currently operating in a few areas in and around the Klang Valley and we hope to reach out to as many children as possible

through our projects," Pavanathan said.

After 10 years in existence, Atmah's focus has remained on the welfare of people, especially less fortunate children.

Established in 2001, Atmah began operating by focusing its energy and effort on communities in Kampung Medan to emphasise the importance of education among the

young.

Atmah also aims to groom the young ones to be socially responsible citizens in the future.

As the years go by, Atmah has also begun to spread its wings throughout the year to empower the local communities across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor with educational projects.

Unlike many other com-

munity projects, Atmah's basic function is to request help from more successful individuals within the community to help the less fortunate ones.

For more information on the Atmah Charity Treasure Hunt and how you can sign up, visit http://www.atmah. org/hunt2011/.

Bring your friends or family along. The more the merrier!

Thousands turn up for charity do

THEY'RE OFF! Runners at the start of the 11km run

AIMING to make a difference in society, the BHPetrol Orange Run 2011 raised RM30,000 in donations for three charity homes in Kuala Lumpur, namely Sentuhan Budi, Yayasan Sunbeams Home and Rumah Kebajikan Anbu Illam.

The sixth annual Orange Run attracted a bigger crowd this year with 3,500 participants.

Managing director of BHPetrol, Tan Kim Thiam said: “The encouraging turnout

shows that Malaysians are supportive of runs such as these and even more so when it supports a good cause.

Additionally, the turnout is made up of a mix of participants from all walks of life that represent a cross section of Malaysians. This truly captures the 1Malaysia spirit in support of a healthy lifestyle, which is also in line with the Group’s aim for the run.”

Thousands of participants were flagged off at the Royale Bintang Hotel at the Curve by

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Tan Sri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin, deputy chairman/group managing director of Boustead Holdings Berhad.

The 11km route comprised the main areas of the Mutiara Damansara Commercial Centre.

This year’s run saw participants, both Malaysians and foreigners, aged 13 and above.

Winners walked away with cash prizes and BHPetrol

vouchers, totalling more than RM50,000.

The BHPetrol Orange Run 2011 was made possible with the assistance of the Royal Malaysia Police, Petaling Jaya City Council and Affin Bank.

The carnival-like event also presented an opportunity for participants and visitors to sample products from various companies within the Boustead Group.

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By JOE LEE joelee@mmail.com.my

twitter @klubbkiddkl THE beauty industry is notorious for retouching its ad campaigns, but not until the recent banning of UK ads has the real secret of the industry been so widely discussed.

Closer to home, our most beautiful ladies of screen are adamant that while it is an "open secret", none of them could sit comfortably with the idea of getting a little triggerhappy when it comes to airbrushing.

Actress Sharifah Norazean Syed Mahadzir, or more popularly known as Scha Alyahya, said it is known that retouching has been widely practised.

“I just don’t think it’s a good idea to execute it to that extent.

There has to be honesty to some degree, and not overdo-

ing it. The responsibility of celebrities or personalities shouldering the burden of promoting the product is heavy.

"Hence, there should be no easy way out like retouching ad campaigns to the point where the individual in question doesn’t even look anything close to that in real life.”

Scha, who has just renewed her contract with Bio-Essence skincare line, is adamant that such campaigns need to be testimonies to the product’s effectiveness as opposed to recreated fantasies.

Actress Nur Fazura Sharifuddin agrees, being the ambassador and face of several beautyrelated products, including Lux, Nutox, Avon fragrances and Hairdreams luxury hair extensions.

“It is important for a celebrity to honestly fall in love with each and every product that they’re speaking for. Being in the public eye, it’s a responsibility to your fans and followers who believe in the product because of you," she said.

Personally, Fazura said she ensures every product she en-

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dorses is of the highest quality and standards, and works for both expectations and results of the user.

“It’s demeaning to advocate the use of a product that you don’t use, or doesn’t deliver what it promises, and I believe while some celebrities readily agree to that, it’s nothing but embarrassing when the truth is known.

“I use each and every product I endorse, and it’s my responsibility to ensure that they live up to their advertised claims, not just for me, but also for the end user.”

The airbrushed make-up adverts featuring actress Julia Roberts and model Christy Turlington were banned after complaints from consumers that they were ‘misleading’.

That resulted in beauty giant L'Oreal forced to withdraw images used in its Lancome and Maybelline magazine campaigns after complaints that the pictures were deemed "not representative of the results the products could achieve" because they had been digitally manipulated.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) agreed the pictures breached its code on misleading and exaggeration.

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promoted a foundation called Teint Miracle which claimed to "recreate the aura of perfect skin", had the cosmetics heavyweight admitting that post-production techniques had been used.

L'Oreal, however, insisted the picture was an accurate representation of her "naturally healthy and glowing skin”.

Former Calvin Klein model Turlington, 42, promoting Maybelline's "anti-ageing" foundation called The Eraser, had parts of her face apparently covered with the foundation while other areas were left natural to show the effects of the product which promises that it "conceals instantly, visibly, precisely... covers dark circles and fine lines to help conceal crow's feet — as if erased!"

L'Oreal admitted the image had been digitally-retouched to "lighten the skin, clean up make-up, reduce dark shadows and shading around the eyes, smooth the lips and darken the eyebrows".

But the beauty firm said it believed the image accurately illustrated the results the product could achieve.

TV personality and film actress Dahlia @ Daphne Iking shared her thoughts on the issue, saying that while it was widely practised, the real question was to what level it is acceptable.

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ited in some way or other, but to what level is it okay?

“I’ve done numerous shots myself, and some don’t even look like me at all. I remember a particular brand that didn’t want my moles in their shoot.”

She said while everyone strived for perfection, the brands peddling their wares should be aware of the credibility of the products and integrity of the name itself.

“Look at Cindy Crawford.

Finally she admitted she had some work done on her face.

And how about Angelina Jolie, who did an LV ad which she supposedly wore no make-up but I think she still used a tad bit of concealer and mascara at least?”

So how long will it be before our local beauty industry becomes wary of the increasing

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A makeover for Strip

By ANU VENUGOPAL anu@mmail.com.my CELEBRATING a brand new makeover, Strip: Ministry of Waxing in Bangsar is now looking even better than before.

After undergoing a month-long revamp, the fiveyear-old flagship store now features a blend of its trademark colours and fitted with unique pieces of customeddesigned furniture for the comfort of their customers.

With lovable faces of orangutans, the Strip mascot, and cool mantras on the walls of the six spacious treatment rooms, ‘stripping off’ is a breezy affair for each customer.

Marking the special occasion, the international chain of waxing salon recently launched the Brazilian Virgin Kit. Packaged exclusively for first-time Brazilian customers, the Brazilian Virgin Kit is designed for easy post-wax care and maintenance.

It contains miniature-sized tubs of X’ed Out Cream, Ice Cream, Strawberry Body

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awareness level of consumers?

Truth be told, L’Oreal’s case in the UK is not an isolated incident, and the old adage “a

picture is worth a thousand words” never mentioned anything about getting lost in translation.

Janet Lim

Scrub, Strawberry Moisturizing Body Butter, and a Peace Ampoule — the complete post-wax care.

“The Brazilian Virgin Kit is intended to give our customers the best waxing experience, even after they leave our store.

Since we do have many customers who make wax appointments prior to a holiday or trip, the dainty tubs in the Brazilian Virgin Kit are travel-friendly,” said Janet Lim, group PR manager of Strip: Ministry of Waxing, at the launch.

Also present at the makeover celebration was Strip’s Ambassador and Miss Universe Malaysia, Deborah Henry, whose hectic and beauty-related work demands that she look good every single time.

“Removal of unwanted hair is more than about looking good, it’s also done for hygiene and comfort purposes.

Overall good grooming helps to make you more presentable with a better image

and makes you feel more selfconfident,” said Henry.

The beauty who has been waxing since the age of 14 believes it is important to go to a reputable and hygienic salon.

At Strip, therapists never ever double dip for all their waxing treatments and are qualified as they undergo about a monthlong training programme at the Strip Training School in Singapore.

Sweet smelling and pretty in pink, Strip’s Strawberry Wax is developed specially for first time Brazilian virgins. It packs in the healing powers of chamomile and aloe vera to calm and soothe even the most delicate skin.

The creamy wax is formulated to be super soft and easy to apply. As it can be spread so thinly on the skin, it dries quickly and evenly. Unwanted hair can be removed without the discomfort caused by traditional brittle wax.

Strip is now offering the Strawberry Wax Brazilian Virgin Treatment and the Brazilian Virgin Kit for only RM148 until Oct 31 while the Brazilian Virgin Kit is priced at RM55. Established in Singapore with a prominent brand presence, Strip has 32 outlets in nine cities worldwide — Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, New York, London, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Jakarta and Manila.

Strip pioneered the concept waxing store and has grown rapidly since it was launched in Singapore in 2002. Strip’s first international outlet opened in Bangsar in 2006. The other outlets in Malaysia are at the Curve, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall and Lot 10.

Removal of unwanted hair is more than about looking good, it’s also done for hygiene and comfort purposes.

Overall good grooming helps to make you more presentable with a better image and makes you feel more self-confident.

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Shape up for your heart

“Ayah, I have lost one kilo!” Hasya’s eyes gleamed as she looked at me. It has only been two days of fasting and my second child was already so proud of herself. The weight loss in the first few days of Ramadan is mostly because of loss in body fluids which, more often than not, will be replaced soon after iftar.

Just drink two glasses of water and you would have gained almost half a kilo in weight!

For those who fast, Ramadan is actually a good time to reduce the waistline, provided we are disciplined enough. I don’t know which is more trying — to abstain from eating food during the fasting period from dawn to dusk, or to restrain myself from eating till my heart’s content when it’s time to break fast!

Multi-cultural Malaysia is

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By dr haizal haron kamar lifestyle@mmail.com.my a heaven on earth as far as food goes. It is a potpourri of exotic cuisines. Whilst we enjoy and take pride in our food and delicacies, we need to be aware of the health dangers posed.

In fact, it is now well known that we Malaysians are not very healthy people. I am sure you would have heard on the radio and read in the papers that we are numero uno in

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Southeast Asia and ranked sixth in Asia for overweight and obesity. This is very true from my observations during my trips to Cambodia and Vietnam.

Not a single fat person on the streets. In a national survey in 2006, 48.6 percent of Malaysian adults were either overweight or obese. Now obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, so the rounder we are, the higher the risk of getting heart attack and stroke.

So where have we gone wrong as a nation?

Affluence is partly to blame. We can now afford to eat a bit more and indulge in more exotic foods now — often too sweet or contains too much salt and fat — more than ever before. We are also getting our eating culture and habits wrong.

Too much time is spent eating supper in stalls and restaurants. And when there is no time to eat a proper meal because we

are always on the go, we just grab whatever we can find. More often than not, this will be fast foods and snacks. Hot fries are simply delicious but if it is all that we are having for dinner, I don’t think the fat and salt will do us any good. Our children have also begun to follow our eating habits.

On top of that, the foods at the school canteens may not be the healthiest.

As a nation, we are probably one of the most sedentary. Around 60 per cent of Malaysian adults did not exercise according to the same survey five years ago.

When you exercise regularly, not only will you shed the extra kilos, you will also work yourself to a healthy heart and mind.

There are approximately 350 million obese people and over one billion overweight people worldwide and about 2.5 million deaths are attributed to overweight and obesity.

These figures are of epidemic proportions and

unless we curb obesity fast, we will see a dramatic decay in health and the rise in heart and other diseases.

There are a number of ways to overcome this widespread problem.

1. I dentify the problem.

Simply put a measuring tape around your waist.

A reading up to 85cm (34 inches) or more for men and greater than 80cm (32 inches) for men is normal. Anything above and you will need to lose weight.

2. E at less and eat slow.

Do not over-indulge. Eat what you think is just enough for you.

3. E xercise regularly.

Aerobic-type exercises such as jogging, walking, cycling and swimming are generally better than resistance exercises such as weight-lifting.

4. C hoose the right foods.

Avoid those high in fat, salt and sugar.

5. S upervise our children’s food intake. Fast foods and snacks should really

be an exception rather than a norm.

6. Take charge of your health. Measure your waist and check your BMI regularly.

Calculate the calories that you take in and make a conscious effort to burn the extra fats.

Did you know that if you are overweight, by shedding 10 per cent of your weight you can expect to reduce 10-20mmHg in blood pressure, 10 per cent in blood cholesterol, 50 per cent risk of getting diabetes and up to 25 per cent in overall mortality?

So what are we waiting for, Malaysia? Shape up because size does matter!

If you have any questions or comments, please write to me at haizal@tropicanamedicalcentre.com. See you again next Wednesday.

Dr Haizal Haron Kamar Consultant Cardiologist Tropicana Medical Centre

Question

Do I need an angiogram?

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Dear Dr Haizal, I am in my early forties and I consider myself to be quite healthy. I went for a thorough medical checkup recently and was told by my doctor that I ‘failed’ my stress test. To be quite honest, I did not feel any chest pain or bad symptoms during the test but my doctor was quite concerned about the results and he was going to refer me to a heart specialist. He even mentioned that I might need to have a coronary angiogram.

I am anxious to know what this is and if I really need one.

Mariam

Dear Mariam, Let me tell you about coronary angiogram first.

It is a minimally invasive test to look at your coronary arteries to see if any of them is narrowed or blocked. A long and thin hollow tube called catheter is passed either through the artery at the groin or at the wrist and carefully moved up to your coronary arteries. A special contrast agent or dye is then injected and X-ray images are taken to see how the dye moves through the arteries. All this is done whilst you are wide awake after a small injection with local anaesthetic numbs either your wrist or your groin.

Coronary angiogram is able to give a very clear picture of your coronary arteries. Any blocks and narrowings will be immediately evident. If a blockage is found, you may be considered for

a coronary angioplasty which is the passing of a thin balloon through the catheter and inflating it at the narrowed segment of the artery. The balloon is then deflated after a few seconds and removed. An angiogram is then repeated to check if the artery is widely opened. Quite often, a small mesh-like tube called a stent is inserted to act like a scaffolding and to prevent the dilated artery from collapsing.

Angiogram is generally a very safe procedure with complication rates such as stroke and heart attack being less than 1 in 1,000 cases.

Having said all that, you might not need an angiogram after all.

Exercise stress test is a very good way to detect coronary artery disease.

It relies on your ECG tracings to become abnormal when your heart is being stressed (by making you walk fast on the treadmill). Stress test is also cheap and widely available. As good as it is, stress test has many limitations. It can give both false positive and false negative results.

This is especially so in premenopausal women where the diagnostic accuracy of the test is lower.

When you meet the cardiologist soon, he or she will take into account your symptoms and presence of risk factors for heart disease, if any. If the suspicion is low, he or she may suggest alternative tests such as stress echocardiogram, CT coronary angiogram or cardiac MRI scan.

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Radio airwaves for those in need

By JEREMY TAN lifestyle@mmail.com.my PERHAPS for the majority among us, now is the best time to reflect on the lives of those in need.

It’s the month of Ramadan after all, and besides fostering greater love, patience, humility, and servanthood towards God, all of us, even non-Muslims, should foster a greater love and care for those less fortunate.

For Era FM, Ramadan is the perfect time to be filling the morning radio airwaves with the woes of troubled listeners,

making known their problems and in turn providing a helping, err, mouth.

This segment is known as Merisik Khabar- Edisi Ramadhan. To those who are unaware, Merisik Khabar is a daily segment on Riuh Pagi Era, the morning section on Era FM, where listeners utilise this avenue to voice their grievances with four million people tuned in.

Of course, the trio of hosts, Aznil Hj Nawawi, Ray and Hanif, in turn, provide words of comfort and advice in a bid to soothe their minds.

Words alone don’t always suffice, and the segment understands this full well. In some cases, material assistance and a visitation from the radio crew is offered to those listeners in need.

The Ramadan edition, now in its second year, offers a slight twist to the usual modus operandi. In collaboration with Revive Isotonik and Pepsi, this year’s Merisik Khabar- Edisi Ramadhan will

PEOPLE-MINDED: This year's 'Merisik Khabar' offers a slight twist to its usual modus operandi

highlight 20 heart-warming stories by listeners, one story for each day on weekdays all the way through Ramadan.

The crew will then promptly assist these listeners and provide whatever help is necessary to alleviate the issue. Hitz FM will also be providing an extra voice to promote Merisik Khabar-Edisi

Ramadhan to their targeted demographics.

The segment Merisik Khabar was named by Aznil after a song by the late Sudirman Haji Arshad, one of Aznil’s all-time-favourite singers. As he puts it, he hopes that this endeavour will “impart a helpful, loving nature and nurture among the listeners”.

Rekindling true love among businesses and target consumers by peeking into people’s conversations and ending with how to get them.

MR. PRASHANT KUMAR

CEO of Universal McCann Malaysia

A brave and agressive take on all possible analysis and perspectives towards captains of industries and their businesses. We bring you in-depth reporting on what makes their business tick based on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

This Saturday, 10.00pm

In support of this cause, for every 1.5 litres of Revive Isotonik or Pepsi purchased, 10 sen will be channelled towards supporting the effort.

To generate even greater support and contribution for this campaign, there will be four buka puasa events held at four different Giant supermarket outlets by purchasing

the aforementioned beverages. There will be one at the outlet in Bandar Puteri on Aug 5, another at the Giant in Batu Caves on the 13th, one more at Stadium Shah Alam outlet on the 21st, and the final one at Giant Hypermarket Senawang on Aug 26.

Hemalatha Ragavan, the marketing vice-president of Permanis Sdn Bhd, said she was glad to be able to be a part of this campaign.

“Permanis is glad to contribute to this virtue-filled effort, in giving back to the society. It is our hope and responsibility in contributing to the society,” she said.

Perhaps now it is our turn, the average folk, to contribute so that the Ramadan season for the lesser fortunate will be a much more festive period.

After all, we are a pretty helpful bunch, right?

FOR more information about this campaign, visit www.merisikkhabar.com. my.

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PROPERTY / MOTORING / HEALTH / HOME / OTHERS

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Readers can also look out for classified ads ONLINE as early as 9.00a.m at www.mmail.com.my

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Head office: 012-381 0737

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Sell by owner. RM38,800. Pls call Raymond 012-336 6819

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Commercial vehicles for sale

AROMA MASSAGE RM39 at Serdang, Judy, Alice, Jenny, Ari, Mira,Jean.

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CAR LOAN Refinancing,Buy Used car / New car Blacklisted name are qualified to apply.

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DANAU MURNI CONDO, Tmn Desa, Klang Lama 720SQFT 3R+2B. Guarded With Swimming Pool. RM220K (neg). 017 208 2422/ 010 363 4984 (E)(3)1209

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Fast loan & fast delivery, (Triton max loan accpt), Grandis, Pajero, Lancer, ASX, Sport back. Good trade in, Attractive promotion, good deal in town. All models stock available. 24 hrs in call. Oscar Tan 012-388 5897

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Trade in accepted . Call: 012-977 6961 HARUN

NISSAN ALL NEW Models Promotion. Full loan. Debit cash RM3k - 10K. 100% ready stock with impuls earo kit. Leader seats, tinted. Guarantee 1 week delivery. High trade in. 24 hrs approval. Door to door service.

Call: Junson 016-6666 132

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Computer

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0 AARON MASSAGE Services (1606620-V) by Female. Outcall only. Private & cosy. +6012-393 0136

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Call 016-380 1984 Teh

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Call 016-9052373.

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M370 OWN A COMPUTER, put it to work, Part/ full time income RM1000 - RM8000 . Training provided. SMS 012-4444 033

Articles for sale

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Work permit, shelf co., rep. of office, MOF, close down, secretarial & audit.

Call: 012-696 3631.

ANTIQUE PREUSED items for sales at 1-059 First Floor, Millennium Square, Jln 14/1 Petaling Jaya. 037956 7753/ 017-287 3789

MUSLIM COMPANY Secretary New & Shelf Co. ROC, MOF Bumi Kem. Kewangan Call: 03-40410000 / 0162860000

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Call Mr Goh :012-2392775 or Mr Yap :012-2168427

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Packing 80 pcs. From RM28 SMS: 019-775 1999 Ms Lim

TOMAZSHOES! Leather Shoes! RM69 - RM89! High Quality and Comfor table!

Come to USJ9 Mall, Puchong 017-707 8383

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DRIVERS FOR SCHOOL bus needed urgently. Based in KL (Retires welcomed) Call: 034044 8081 / 012-234 8081 FEMALE GUARDS with Min SRP/ PMR qualification, who can speak Malay and English, age between 20 - 55 years required immediately at Electronics Company Located at Senawang Industrial Area, Seremban. Salary RM900.00 for 26 days (9 hrs) job/ SOCSO & EPF. Please contact Mr Suresh at 012-259 1815 or 06-761 4673/ 06-761 6673 GENERAL CLERK Male/ Female. W/without experience.

5 days working. Batu 11 Jalan Cheras.

Call:039076 4670/ 012-6516 773 GENERAL CLERK required urgently by trading company in Kepong. Female preferred.

Call 03-62520150 or email to hr@mexxen.com.my

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REAL ESTATE Negotiators successful Real Estate Negotiator earns high income and an exciting Career!

You could be one of them if you meet the following requirements:- 1) Minimum SPM qualification. 2) Ages 24 to 30. 4) Friendly personality with good spoken English. 5) Friendly personality with good spoken English. 5) Minimum 2 years working experience. 6) Have own transport. Successful candidates will have a minimum allowances of RM1200 plus attractive commission call Ms. Chin @ 03-2093 7777 for pre-selection or interview

RECOVERY OFFICERS Supervisors/ Managers/ Clerical needed. Attractive basic salary, commission and performance bonus provided.

Loc: near the Pudu LRT station. (walking distance) Call: 03-9195 5551 @ 5552 or E-mail gtr@galatrack.com

LEGAL FIRM in Damansara Utama requires chambering student / clerks.

Contact 03-7726 9760

Retiree with 42 years’ experience as a Secretary seeks full-time employment in KL. Interested parties, please email to suitching.liew@yahoo.com

OFFICE BOY. Requirements.

Must have driving license.

Independent, can finished job under minimum supervision.

Responsibility and efficiency.

Enjoy 14 days annual leave & medical claim benefits. Malaysia Basketball Association Wisma Maba, 12 Floor, No.6, Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150 Kuala Lumpur. Please email resume to simzero23@yahoo.com. For enquiry, please contact Mr.Sim Leong Kun 016-26 32155

SALES EXECUTIVE. Age 18 & above. Basic salary RM 800 + commission + bonus with/ without experience.

Professional training provided.

Own transport preferable.

Vacancies are available at these locations: - Kelana Jaya, Shah Alam, Tmn Segar & Low Yat Plaza. Contact Cik Eyra (T) 2142 9405 (HP) 019-221 1559 STORE CLERK WANTED for furniture company in Ampang.

Male preferred. Call for interview 03-7955 4188 / 012-658 8211

BUY / SELL / PAWN Note book, hand phone new/ old 70% digital camera.0342517755 / 012-3388688 Peter.

208 Plaza Ampang City, KL BUY NEW TONER or ink cartridge.

HP, Samsung, Canon, Fuji Xerox, Brother, Oki, Lexmark. Call: 017-674 6308

M515 AFFORDABLE RENTAL Rates for cars, Van & we do Inbound Tours as your convenience Call: 03-5882 9445 / 0126799987 / 013- 384 1299

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REAL ESTATE in Kota Damansara requires Negotiator. With / without experience.

Male/Female.

Any race. Contact 03-6142 7823 / 012-366 2000 or send your resume and application to edwin@i-smarte.com

HANDYMAN / TECHNICIAN WANTED. Must have min.of a skill trade cert. & relevant exp. in maintenance & repair of electrical/air-condition, plumbing & mechanical equipment & systems at shopping/multipurpose complexes, condo/ educational sites.

Fresh cert holders welcomed. Pls call: 03-8992 5012 / 5107.

Email: jobs@ucti.edu.my

T SHIRT EMBROIDERY & Printing. Requires Agents/ Distributors. Free postage. w w w. t s h i r t o n l i n e 2 u . c o m Email: isminutara@gmail.com

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ONLINE EDUCATION BUSINESS. We are looking for business partners to expand our market share. The only e-learning portal endorsed by the Ministry of Education.

Huge market potential (Std 1 to Form 5). Pioneer & leader in e-learning. Low start-up capital. High income return.

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STORE LABOURERS urgently required by a Shah Alam company.Age below 30 years old.

5 days week work. Salary below RM800.00 + Allowance.Contact 03-51911069 (NJ/Badrul) TEACHERS / NURSES Required For Sales Job, Excellent Spoken English, Willing to work on weekends/ Public Holidays, Earn 3kCan also apply Interested candidates please Send Cv to saim_au@yahoo.com”

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Services ACCOUNTS, AUDIT ,TAX, Secretarial, MOF & Register co..Door steps service.

Lembah Klang.03-5511 5922 / 03-4107 8457 Sainy.

Visit www.mhmfirm.com

ACCOUNT ASSISTANT. Location Kg Melayu Subang, min.

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Nicol David retained her current position as world No 1 despite losing in Singapore â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bernama

SERI KEMBANGAN: GOLF

Dad's the way Trio claim fathers' inďŹ&#x201A;uence rubbed off on them

KAMpusBuzz with Kamaruzaman Ahmad mmsport@mmail.com.my

KHAIRUNHANISAH AZLAN HANIF, Ahmad Fadali Baharudin and Ahmad Farhan Syarif Mohd Yasin are three promising amateur golfers.

All are grateful to their fathers for introducing them to the sport.

They are lucky to have fathers who are supportive of their interest as golf is regarded as a game for the rich and famous.

Khairunhanisah, also known as Yon, and Ahmad Farhan are students of Islamic International University Malaysia. Ahmad Fa d a l i i s f r o m Un i v e r s i t i Kebangsaan Malaysia.

They are among seven student golfers picked to represent Malaysia at the World University Games in Shenzen, China, next Thursday.

The trio have enough experience with Fadali enjoying a three-year spell in the Putra Cup team from 2007-2009, while Yon and Farhan made it to the podium in previous Asean University Games.

Yon , w h o p l ay e d i n t h e 2008 World University Golf Championship, said: "My dad

is a keen golfer and he is fully behind my progress. My younger brothers Munir and Azhar have also taken to the greens.

"Since dad has given me his blessings, I hope to turn pro soon."

Meanwhile, Fadali also owes his foray into the sport to his father.

However, his father has advised him to take it slow in his golf exploits.

"He wants me to focus on studies and I took heed of his advice. At the end of the day, I intend to get involved in a business that has to do with golf. Perhaps also coaching."

All three dispelled perceptions that golf was an exclusive DADDY'S GIRL: sport and agreed Khairunhanisah that it was now heads to China affordable and next week accessible to all.

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Checking in, mate A FOURTH-PLACED finish enable d Pang Hwei Yi h to represent Malaysia in chess at the World University Games in Shenzen China from Aug 11-23.

A microbiology student at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Hwei Yih was ecstatic that she would be making her debut for Malaysia.

She used all her experience to win the last slot on a four-member team from a field of six players.

The 22-year-old won two matches out of five to make the cut and was ecstatic.

"Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would one day represent my countr y. I thought playing chess was just fun. I play chess leisurely besides representing Johor Schools' Sports Council and UKM in local competitions between 2006 and now."

Hwei Yih's favourite opening moves are Queen Gambit (white) and Sicilian (black).

Kluang-born Hwei Yih, who is the youngest among five siblings, hopes the experience in Shenzen will pave the way for her to compete actively in chess.

"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to friends and family members who persuaded and encouraged me to enter the pre-qualifier to Shenzen.

"I have never been abroad before. I am really looking forward to it. I hope to achieve a respectable position for Malaysia in chess."

BANGSAR: DUATHALON

Champs to host series REIGNING champions National Defence University of Malaysia will host the first-leg of the fifth Annual Malakoff University Duathalon Series (MUDS) on Sept 24.

Universiti Putra Malaysia and Universiti Malaya will stage the second- and third-legs on Oct 1 and Oct 15 respectively.

The public can also compete in the men's and women's open category, mixed team and men's relay and media categories.

Head of Malakoff Corporate Communications Yusop Rashid said: "The key objective is to boost the duathlete community in Malaysia of various fitness levels by offering shorter distance races.

"It also serves to inculcate and encourage competitive spirit as well as promote the sport in universities and the public."

National Defence University, who will defend the overall title, will be

spearheaded by Chan Jun Shen, who is also the defending men's individual champion.

"I hope to emulate last year's feat. I also want to redeem myself as I have yet to win any championships this year.

"Seeing that I'm in final year (of studies), time constraints and lack of training has affected my performance," said Jun Shen, a mechanical engineering student.

Jun Shen will not be alone in his bid to win honours for the university as last year's runner-up in the women's category, Suria Sarudin, is also in the team.

TOP OF THE WORLD: The National Defence University Malaysia athletes after winning the duathalon title last year

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Golf superstars Paula Creamer and Natalie Gulbis will be in Kuala Lumpur to help promote the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2011 event — Bernama

Blind justice

The Malay Mail Wednesday 3 AUGUST, 2011

IN HOT WATER: Akmal is one of the five players

FAM must be fair in dishing out punishment

THERE is a Malay saying, kerana mulut, badan binasa.

And that adage aptly applies to footballers and coaches in the country.

It seems battering a person on the field has a lesser consequence than speaking against a referee or a FA of Malaysia (FAM) official.

Without doubt the men in black ought to be treated with utmost respect.

However, history has shown the decisions made by FAM's Disciplinary Board (DB) have been rather erratic.

In 1 9 9 1 , t h e n Pe r a k team manager Raja Ahmad Zainuddin Raja Omar was slapped with a three-year ban for questioning the referee's credibility.

F e l d a Un i t e d c o a c h Reduan Abdullah and former Kelantan coach B. Satianathan were handed heavy suspensions and fines for apparently "speaking against

FromThe Sidelines With Haresh Deol haresh@mmail.com.my

policy matters".

Reduan was slapped with a year-long ban for speaking about the poor fitness levels of players in the M-League in 2009. Satianathan meanwhile, served a six-month suspension for questioning fixtures involving T-Team and Perlis last year.

Reduan was sacked by Felda while Satianathan was redesignated as the Kelantan FA's chief executive officer for coaching and development.

However, Selangor defender Khairul Annuar Baharom was only handed a three game ban despite headbutting T-Team's Haris Safwan in a Malaysia

Cup match last year.

Now Perak are the latest victims to fall prey to the DB's bizarre decisions.

The Silver State will have to forgo their dreams of netting the Malaysia Cup after five of their players were suspended for seven matches and fined RM4,000 each for "attacking" referee Mohd Sabri Mat Lazim in a Super League match against Sabah at the TLDM Stadium in Lumut on May 19.

The five — Akmal Rizal Rakhli, third choice national goalkeeper Nasril Nourdin, Syazwan Roslan, Azmeer Yusoff and skip-

per Shahrulnizam Mustapha — had apparently disputed Sabri's decision to award Sabah a free-kick just outside the penalty box in the dying minutes of the match.

The players, however, claim they did not "attack" Sabri.

"Honestly, I'm afraid to say anything as I don't want to be penalised further," said Akmal.

"We approached the referee to voice our opinion about his decision. That's it. I thought we would be able to defend ourselves in front of the board but that didn't happen."

Apparently, FAM sent a letter to the Perak FA but the State body could not reach the players in time for response due to the break in the league.

The Seladang have appealed against the decision and are now waiting for a merciful outcome.

However, this leaves the

players in a fix because if Perak end their Malaysia Cup campaign prematurely, they will not be able to play in the league's curtain raiser next season.

This could abe a problem if they plan to extend their contract or play elsewhere.

Any form of physical aggression should not be condoned on and off the field.

However, justice can only be served when those involved are given the right to defend themselves.

Those in the DB should know better.

As revealed in the leading English case of R v Sussex Justices, Ex parte McCarthy: "Not only must justice be done, it must also be seen to be done."  HARESH DEOL is a Senior Journalist with The Malay Mail. He is a strong advocate of the Latin saying Ei incumbit probatio qui dicit, non qui negat (innocent until proven guilty). He blogs at www.hareshdeol. blogspot.com and receives brickbats at haresh@mmail. com.my.

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American Ryan Sweeting will face French top seed Gael Monfils after his first-round triumph at the ATP Washington Classic — AFP SAN DIEGO: TENNIS

JAPAN'S 40-year-old wonder woman Kimiko Date-Krumm beat newly-married Argentine Gisela Dulko 7-5, 6-0 this morning in a post-honeymoon wake-up call to reach the second round of the San Diego Open.

Date-Krumm won the event in 1996 back in her first tennis life and just before she retired to eventually spend 11 years out of the game.

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Easy win for Date-Krumm

Her victory in just under 90 minutes with six breaks of the distracted Dulko got Date-Krumm off to a much more promising start at this edition after losing in qualifying rounds here a year ago.

She was joined in the second round by Japanese compatriot Ayumi Morita, a winner over Australian Jelena Dokic 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 and second-round opponent for Serbian fifth seed Ana Ivanovic.

Date-Krumm, who took five-time champion Venus Williams to three sets in their

Seize the day

Wimbledon second-round encounter in June, said that she had some luck in victory over Dulko, who married a Real Madrid footballer a few weeks ago.

"I was confused a bit in the first set," admitted the Japanese winner, who returned to tennis in 2008 and got back into WTA play by mid-2009 after years of encouragement from her German husband.

"I knew her game and how she wanted to play. When I was down 3-5 I started a small comeback. I had some mis-

SHAH ALAM: FOOTBALL

takes but that was the start."

Date-Kurmm said she never reflects upon the fact that she won the trophy a decade and a half ago.

"It was a long time ago. I had a lot of confidence then.

Of course I was much young and all of the muscles and the shots — they were better then than now. But I'm enjoying my tennis more now than I did back then," she confessed.

Seeds went 1-2 in opening play with No 11 Maria Kirilenko taking the day's

first early victory as she beat Rebecca Marino 6-3, 6-2 with the Canadian troubled by back pain and needing a medical timeout.

Italy's Alberta Brianti beat tenth-seeded compatriot Flavia Pennetta 1-6, 6-2, 6-2 while New Zealand's Croatianborn Marina Erakovic upset Russian number 14 Elena Vesnina 6-1, 6-2.

Austrian Tamira Paszek, a Wimbledon quarterfinalist, rallied to get past Romanian Simona Halep 0-6, 6-4, 7-5.

— AFP

SAN DIEGO: TENNIS

Kendrick to appeal drug ban

SAARVINDRAN: Hopes to get a call-up from Harimau Muda A

BANNED American tennis player Robert Kendrick will appeal to the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) to shorten his 12-month suspension for doping, his attorneys said yesterday.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) suspended the 31-year-old American last week after he returned a positive test result for methylhexaneamine (MHA) at the French Open.

Kendrick wants his suspension reduced to three months, which would allow him to compete at the US Open starting Aug 29.

Kendrick claimed he took a pill to help him cope with jetlag without knowing it contained

the banned substance.

MHA, a stimulant used in nasal decongestants and commonly used by body builders, was added to the World Anti-Doping Agency's banned list last year and has since led to bans for scores of athletes.

The ITF wrote in their summary that they did not believe that Kendrick took the substance as a performance enhancer.

However, the Tennis AntiDoping Program holds players responsible for ensuring no prohibited substances enters their bodies, unless they hold a valid exemption for therapeutic use, which Kendrick lacked.

— Reuters

Serb player in wrong Carlsbad

Saarvindran hopes to make a difference with Selangor D. SAARVINDRAN did not have the best of times during the recently concluded Premier League season.

While he was head and shoulders Harimau Muda B's best player throughout, his teammates often let him down with dismal performances in the second-half of the season.

No doubt it was a learning process for the team but often enough, Saarvindran cut a forlorn figure.

Now, he has an opportunity to step up a notch and test himself against more established players and the Harimau Muda B skipper vows to make the most of his chances.

He has joined Selangor

By VIJHAY VICK vijhayvick@mmail.com.my

on a three-month loan as his service is needed by the Giants to beef up their midfield and attack in the upcoming Malaysia Cup campaign.

"I hope I can make a difference for Selangor. I will push myself to win a place in the starting line-up," said Saarvindran.

However, he refused to comment when asked if he wants stay at Selangor beyond the loan period.

"I still have a contract with the national set-up. It runs till December."

Saar vindran is hoping to be called into Ong Kim

Swee’s Harimau Muda A squad but having already been dropped once by the latter, he should not get his hopes up.

The 19-year-old should be out to impress and catch the attention of State and club sides.

Since going for a couple of stints in Slovakia with the Harimau Muda A side last year, Saarvindran was asked to captain the 2010 President Cup-winning side instead of playing with Kim Swee’s boys in the Super League.

The striker-cum-midfielder is already a proven goalscorer.

He scored 10 for Harimau Muda B in the 2009 season

while in the recently concluded season, the Klangborn player found the back of the net six times, mostly from midfield.

With Selangor’s attack still stuggling with the loss of hitman Safee Sali to Indonesia’s Pelita Jaya, it is hoped that Saarvindran will be able to contribute some goals.

The Giants have also loaned striker Haziq Zikri Elias and defender Mohd Nazri Ahmad from Harimau Muda A. For these three young boys, they need to make the best of this opportunity and who knows, other teams may come knocking at their doors with contracts.

SERBIAN teen tennis player Bojana Jovanovski had two days to forget after she went to Carlsbad, New Mexico instead of Carlsbad, California for the WTA San Diego Open.

The 19-year-old Serb, ranked 53rd in the world, almost missed her first-round match after she was somehow presented with an erroneous ticket to a tiny desert town nearly 1,500 kilometers short of her intended destination.

The confused teenager, who played last week's tournament in

Maryland, spent the night in the New Mexico town before taking an early flight to California, where she arrived a mere 30 minutes before the start of her delayed match.

"They said they were at the airport and looking for me," she explained. "I said I was the only person here."

Things didn't improve much for Jovanovski once she finally got to the correct Carlsbad. She lost her first-round match against ninth-seeded italian Roberta Vinci 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. — AFP

PARIS: TENNIS

Sharapova still top earner RUSSIAN tennis star Maria Sharapova may have not a Grand Slam since 2008, and she may be ranked No 5 in the world, but the 6'2" pin-up queen remains as the highest paid sports woman.

Sharapova tops Forbes SHARAPOVA magazine annual list for the

seventh straight year, earning almost double of what world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki is raking.

Sharapova's earnings were estimated at US$25 million (RM74m), most of it coming from endorsement deals having only won one tournament in the last 12 month.

In 2010 Sharapova reportedly signed an eight-year contract with Nike worth US$70 million. — Agencies

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Knowing Tiger like I do, I don't think he would come back to play unless he was ready -- Darren Clarke

The Malay Mail Wednesday 3 AUGUST, 2011

NEW YORK: GOLF

Tiger out of woods I feel good now, says former world No 1

FRESH from a practice session and eager to play again, Tiger Woods says he feels better than he has in a long time ahead of his return this week from a three-month injury layoff.

The former world No 1, speaking to reporters this morning ahead of this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, said the left leg pain that kept him out of tournament golf since May was behind him.

"It feels solid, it feels stable, no pain," Woods said after playing nine holes at Firestone, where

he is a seven-time winner, without a noticeable limp.

Woods has not competed since he withdrew from the Players Championship in May after completing just nine holes and the 35-yearold American said he was excited to make his return to the game he once dominated.

The 14-time Major champion will tr y to get back into the swing of things this week at Firestone, t hen pl ay next week at the PGA Championship in Atlanta.

He also hopes to qual-

ify for the season-ending playoffs for the FedEx Cup and has signed up to play the Australian Open in Sydney in November, making him a likely starter for the following week's Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne.

A practice round yesterday in Atlanta and this morning's nine holes pleased him.

"I still haven't been in a competitive environment yet, so that's a totally different atmosphere," he said. "But the shots felt crisp, clean. I was very pleased."

Woods, who missed the US Open at Congressional

and the British Open at Royal St George's because of the injury, said he had the urge to resume play last week at the Greenbrier Classic, but held off.

"Docs advised that maybe I'd want to take another week of training and really start pushing it pretty hard, so I did, and I feel good now."

Woods hurt his left k n e e l i g a m e nt s a n d Achilles tendon during the Masters in April but returned to competition about a month later at the Players, which he said was too soon.

"If I had just sat out another week or two, I'd

PARIS: MOTORSPORT/ MOTOGP

FIM: Japan GP safe

The FIM published an official report which admitted to "the presence of radioactivity contamination due to the Fukushima accident in the Motegi Twin Ring track areas," but also said that the likely radiation dose for all those attending the event over a one-week period could be "considered normal'', and would be in line with major cities such as Rome and Madrid.

The Motegi venue is not far from the Fukushima plant, which suffered major damage as a result of the natural disasters and led to a 30km

I AM BACK: Woods hits his tee shot on the eighth hole during a practice round yesterday — AFP photo

MISSION HILLS: Golf

McIlroy, McDowell team up for World Cup

R O RY M C I L R OY a n d Graeme McDowell will team up for Ireland at this year's Omega Mission Hills World Cup, organisers said yesterday, with Italy's Molinari brothers set to defend the title.

US Open winner McIlroy, ranked fifth in the world, picked Ryder Cup hero and partner McDowell, for the Nov 24-27 event in China, reprising a duo that was narrowly beaten in the 2009 event.

"Graeme and I really enjoyed the experience at Mission Hills two years ago.

We only missed out by a shot, and are looking forward to forming the Irish team again and trying to go one better this time," 22-year-old McIlroy said.

The p air, b ot h f rom

Northern Ireland, were last month joined by countryman Darren Clarke as major winners, but it was McDowell that McIlroy gave the selection nod to.

"There is nothing quite like representing Europe in the Ryder Cup or Ireland in the World Cup — It's a real buzz," said McDowell, the 2010 US Open winner.

"We worked well as a partnership two years ago, and we can't wait to try to claim the title at Hainan Island."

Masters winner Charl Schwartzel has also confirmed his participation in the biennial tournament and will pair up with last year's British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen.

It a l y ' s E d o a r d o a n d Francesco Molinari won in 2009. Francesco, the highest

ranked Italian at No 23 in the world, could have selected Matteo Manassero (30th) as his partner, but opted for his brother (43rd) instead.

Eighteen exempt nations out of the 28 lining up at Hainan Island have confirmed their entry. Their partners have to be announced by Aug 22.

Nine more countries will qualify via regional qualifiers in Asia, Europe and South America, with the top three from each gaining exemption.

As the host nation, China qualifies automatically.

USPGA champion and world No 3 Martin Kaymer will represent Germany, with England's Ian Poulter and America's Matt Kuchar also confirmed. All three are yet to select their playing partners. — AFP

ROME: MOTORSPORT/ FORMULA 1

GREEN LIGHT: Motegi is good to go

THE Japanese MotoGP scheduled for Oct 2 will go ahead as planned. The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) announced this today after radiation risks were dismissed as "negligible".

The race, scheduled for the Motegi Twin Ring circuit, had been in doubt after the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country in March, and the accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant which followed, but FIM said the race will go ahead "provided no other serious incident takes place in the meantime''.

probably have been playing through this stretch.

But I wanted to come back and play and made it worse."

Meanwhile, Woods had no answer in naming a full-time replacement for former caddie Steve Williams but said there was no shortage of applicants.

Woods will use childhood friend Bryon Bell as his interim caddie when he returns this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and most likely at next week's PGA Championship before naming a replacement.

— Reuters

evacuation zone being set up in its vicinity.

Australian championship leader Casey Stoner said last month he would not attend the Japanese race because of the risk of radiation.

"I will not go. That's my opinion and I've had it for some time," he said at the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring.

Reigning world champion Jorge Lorenzo had also said that he would not compete.

However, it remains to be seen if the FIM-commissioned report persuades them to change their minds. — AFP

Prancing Horse catching up

FERRARI president Luca Di Montezemolo said this morning he expects more wins from the team throughout the rest of the season.

Ferrari's Spanish two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has picked up more points than any other driver over the last four races, winning one and securing a podium finish in all four.

And the Ferrari chief now expects more of the same in the final eight races.

"I can see the right spirit in the team after a difficult start

alonso

to the season," he said. "(Team Principal Stefano) Domenicali and his crew seem determined, concentrating fully on their tasks for the second part of the

year which I am sure will feature Ferrari in the role of a key player.

"I expect we will pick up wins to add to the important and historically significant victory achieved at Silverstone."

Alonso is fourth in the driver standings but 89 points behind runaway leader and defending champion Sebastian Vettel.

Felipe Massa, however, is well out of the running in sixth with less than half his teammate's points. — AFP

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You can officially say that I will be a Paris St Germain player — Javier Pastore

Di Canio: Italian system at fault

DAILY MIRROR

MANAGER Ally McCoist confirmed Rangers have submitted another bid for Dundee United striker David Goodwillie.

The Scottish champions have already failed with previous attempts for the 22-yearold, who has held talks with Blackburn.

Blackburn have reportedly offered £2m (RM9.6m) up front with £800,000 potential add-ons plus a sell-on clause, which has been accepted by United.

Asked if Rangers' latest bid was equal to that offered by the Barclays Premier League club, McCoist said: "As far as I'm aware, yes."

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Ex-Blue Samurai collapses FORMER Japan defender Naoki Matsuda remains in "critical condition" after collapsing during practice with his club on Tuesday.

The 34-year-old, who played for Japan at the 2002 World Cup, went into cardiorespiratory arrest, according to his JFL team Matsumoto Yamaga.

Medics rushed to Matsuda's aid after he collapsed some 35 minutes after training began.

Yamaga president Hiroshi Otsuki told a news conference Matsuda had been put on an artificial respirator to keep his blood circulating, adding that the player's condition remained "very bad''.

DI CANIO

SWINDON TOWN manager Paolo Di Canio has hit out at football back in his homeland following a betting scandal that erupted this summer.

The former West Ham and Sheffield Wednesday player has returned to his adopted home to carve out a career in management.

And he criticised the system in Italy which has been troubled by yet another scandal, just five years after the infamous Calciopoli match-fixing saga.

"I signed (with Swindon) just when the whole betting scandal was exploding," the former Lazio and AC Milan star told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"These episodes are the result of an erroneous system. In the third tier there are people with fake contracts and players paid under the table.

"There are players who ask for a loan on their house but then find themselves without a salary.

"Betting is just a result of this. It's morally appalling but if you've got to feed your family, you don't have a choice.

Barca still want more

"The players pay the penalty while the organisations stay where they are."

Di Canio also hit out at Italian teams' lack of faith in youth players, pointing to Alessandro Del Piero (36) and Francesco Totti (34) still playing important roles for Juventus and Roma respectively.

"If Roma and Juve are still relying on Totti and Del Piero then you can understand why Italian football is in crisis," he added.

"One's 34 and the other's 36 but on the pitch you need players who can run."

BARCELONA: FOOTBALL/ PRIMERA LIGA

Spanish giants hope to start season with win in Copa del Rey

BARCELONA striker David Villa made it clear the Catalans are still hungry for success as they not only want to retain every single trophy they lifted last season but have also set their sights on the Copa del Rey and other silverware.

The Nou Camp giants won last season's Spanish Super DAILY STAR Cup, Primera Liga and the Champions League and now want to add the Copa del Rey to their trophy cabinet as well after losing last season's final to Real Madrid.

"We want to win all the titles again that we won last season and, if possible, even more. Losing last season's Copa del Rey final really was a bad experience," Villa told Sport.

NANI "There are two titles at stake this month and we have to make sure we're BAYERN MUNICH are well prepared. We preparing a big money move have to be in good for Manchester United winger condition to be sucNani. cessful. Our pre-season so far The German giants are has been quite good and all battling it out with Juventus the hard work will pay off later and Inter Milan for the this season." signature of the Manchester Barca take on Real Madrid on United and Portugal star.

Juventus have made an Aug 14 and 17 for the Spanish audacious £26m (RM125.3) Super Cup before meeting bid and Inter Milan have also Portuguese and Europa League sounded out the possibility of champions Porto for the UEFA signing the winger.

However, it is believed Bayern Super Cup on Aug 26.

Meanwhile, Villa has no Munich are preparing a problems with the arrival of mouthwatering offer to lure Nani to the Bundesliga.

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PRESSTALK

Fight on for Goodwillie

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Barca junior sales Pol Busquets (Atletico Madrid) Aitor Ruano (Atletico Madrid) Pol Garcia (Juventus) Hector Bellerin (Arsenal) Pepe Palau (Villarreal) Jon Miquel Toral (Arsenal) Mauro Icardi (Sampdoria) Gael Etock (Chelsea) Pol Roige (Real) Cristian Ceballos (Tottenham) Keita Balde (Lazio)

Nou Camp.

The highly-talented Sanchez could be a threat to Villa's place in manager Josep ''Pep'' Guardiola's first team.

"I do not fear pressure. From childhood I wished to play at a big club and these teams are always full of pressure," said Villa.

"It does not bother me. The more pressure there is, the more work I will put in.

"I am pleased that the best can be here and compete together. Being with Barca always requires the most work to earn your position."

Guardiola, in another development, hinted that he was waiting for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas to arrive.

He said he was keen to make one more addition to his squad.

"We are missing a signing and

Di Canio's former club Lazio did not escape his wrath either.

"Lazio could never compete with the big guns, (new signings Miroslav) Klose is 33 and (Djibril) Cisse scored a lot of goals, but in Greece."

And the outspoken Italian had some harsh advice for troubled Manchester City and Italy forward Mario Balotelli.

"He's always at war with the world. Someone like him should be laughing at life but instead he seems to want to destroy his good fortune." — AFP

GUANGZHOU: FOOTBALL/ PRIMERA LIGA

Ronaldo happy without Adebayor CRISTIANO RONALD O dismissed Emmanuel Adebayor's hopes of returning to Real Madrid, saying they will not need the unsettled Manchester City striker.

Adebayor, 27, appears to have no future at City under boss Roberto Mancini and has made it clear that he favours a return to the Spanish capital, where he went on loan last season.

But flying winger Ronaldo, speaking in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, where Real are on a pre-season tour, said: "I don't think that we need to sign another forward. We are happy with the line-up as it is already."

Real, who

you all know who he is," said Guardiola.

Barca are attempting to reach an agreement with Arsenal this week over a fee for Fabregas.

Interestingly, Barca had lost an entire fleet of talented youngsters to their European rivals this summer.

Chelsea, Arsenal, To t t e n h a m and even Real have cherrypicked the best of Barca's youth during t h i s closes e a s on VILLA transfer window.

The last to leave was Keita Balde, 16, who has just been snapped up by Lazio.

were again runners-up to fierce rivals Barcelona in La Liga last season, have added Spanish midfielder-striker Jose Maria Callejon to their already hugely impressive array of attacking talent.

They also have French striker Karim Benzema, who has enjoyed a free-scoring pre-season but whose career at Real has failed to take off so far, and the prolific Argentine Gonzalo Higuain.

Real coach Jose Mourinho, who has kept a low profile in China so far, last month said he was looking to bring in another forward, but Adebayor — who has also been linked with Spurs and Bayern Munich — has remained at City.

Former Manchester United star Ronaldo said it was vital to beat Barcelona when the old foes clash in the twolegged Spanish Super Cup later this month.

"It's an important match because it's the beginning of the season so we want to start well. It could give us vital impetus to the campaign," the 26-year-old Portuguese star said.

Chinese journalists tried to press him on fatherhood, with one reporter asking him if he had ever changed his baby son's nappies.

"Of course, as a father it is normal to change the nappies," an unamused Ronaldo replied in English.

And asked if he might ever return to United or English football, he said: "Maybe, why not? You never know."

Real take on local side Guangzhou Evergrande today before heading to the city of Tianjin, close to Beijing. — AFP

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Peixe stand firm on Neymar SANTOS have formally informed Real Madrid they will not listen to offers for Neymar, either now or in January. Madrid have been looking to sign the Brazil international for some time and it was reported that Neymar could remain in his home country before moving to the Bernabeu following the Club World Cup in December. However, Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro says the Spanish club have been told in no uncertain terms that Neymar will not be leaving. "We have no interest in selling Neymar and we have formally communicated this," Ribeiro said.

L'EQUIPE

Lyon in for Delvin LYON chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has revealed that the club could be about to move for Delvin Ndinga. The Auxerre midfielder recently admitted that he would welcome a switch to Stade Gerland, following intense speculation regarding his future. Lyon welcomed his comments by launching a bid for the 23-year-old Congo international and it appears the player has reached agreement over a four-year contract. Aulas insists the club will not be spending big this summer, with it important to cut costs rather than increase them, but admits Ndinga would be a useful addition to Remi Garde's squad.

DAILY MIRROR

Potters to nick Bendtner BENDTNER

TONY PULIS is lining up a shock £9m (RM43.3m) bid for Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner as he steps up his recruitment drive. The Stoke boss is weighing up a club record offer for ­Bendtner after the Denmark international’s agents made contact over the weekend.

The striker will be allowed to leave Arsenal this summer after enduring a difficult season last term, scoring only twice in the Premier League. Now Pulis is ready to offer the cocky 23-year-old a fresh start at the Britannia Stadium and the chance to stay in England.

I looked at a few YouTube videos of De Gea when there was talk of United signing him and he looked unbelievable — Birmingham goalkeeper Ben Foster

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LIVERPOOL: football/ premier league

Call for united stand Striker Kuyt wants Liverpool to defend as a team

LIVERPOOL striker Dirk Kuyt admits they are shipping too many goals in pre-season but insists the competitive opener against Sunderland is their main concern.

The big-spending Reds open their Premier League campaign at home to the Black Cats on Aug 13 at Anfield but questionable form in their buildup has set alarm bells ringing.

A 3-0 defeat to Championship side Hull City was replicated in defeat to Galatasaray days later, and Liverpool again conceded three against Norwegian side Valerenga in a 3-3 draw on Monday.

But Kuyt called on his teammates to put their heads together in order to overcome the problem before the Sunderland match.

"We are letting in too many goals but the point is we have to defend like a team," Kuyt told the club's website.

"That starts from the front and we need to improve.

We know we have the ability and we just need to train really hard."

Next up for Liverpool is the visit of Valencia on Saturday,

WE ARE ONE: Kuyt focused on Black Cats — Getty photo

NEWCASTLE: Football/ PREMIER LEAGUE

Lonely boy Barton

JOEY BARTON evoked George Orwell, author of Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty Four, as he delivered further commentary on his fallout with Newcastle, who forced him to train alone this morning.

Barton was told yesterday he could leave the Premier League team on a free transfer after his stormy relationship with the St James's Park hierarchy reached breaking point.

The midfielder was unhappy with

BARTON

but Kuyt believes the results will be insignificant if they can begin the competitive season with a victory.

"We have another practice game on Saturday to put things right. I'm sure if we do that a little bit better in the next game then we will be ready for Sunderland.

Newcastle's decision to allow captain Kevin Nolan to join West Ham during the close-season and his mood wasn't improved by the recent breakdown of talks over a new contract.

The 28-year-old showed his frustrations with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley and the club's directors with a series of angry posts on Twitter.

And he took to the social networking site again yesterday, writing: "Made to train alone today, how predictable........."

Just before that he quoted Orwell, posting: "In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act."

Later he revealed that he had also been fined two weeks wages for his comments.

"The inevitable — 2 weeks wages fine has just arrived," he tweeted whilst adding he would appeal.

Despite his troubled past, it is understood Barton is a wanted man, with several Premier League sides in the running for his services.

Agent Willie McKay has confirmed a couple of top clubs have been in contact, and has stated there "won't be a problem finding Joey a home". — AFP

"I'm not concerned as it's still preseason. If we beat Sunderland in our first game then it's been a good pre-season for us," said Kuyt, whose side also shipped three goals against Malaysia and Guangdong earlier in pre-season.

"We have to do a little bit more to be ready for the league but we still have time to work on things."

Midfielder Charlie Adam, meanwhile, insists Liverpool can survive without injured captain Steven Gerrard.

Manager Kenny Dalglish bolstered his options with Jordan Henderson, Stewart Downing and Adam arriving to join the likes of Raul Meireles, Lucas Leiva and Jay Spearing at Anfield.

"Liverpool have many other talented midfielders. I think the competition for places will be good for the club.

I thrive on that type of challenge and I’m sure the other lads will as well.

"I want to learn and there are some of the best players in the world at this club. So if I can learn from them I am going to improve as a player."

BIRMINGHAM: FOOTBALL

American joins Birmingham on a free

J onathan Spector has joined Birmingham City on a free transfer, the English second t i e r c l u b

SPECTOR

announced this morning.

The 25-year-old USA i nte r n at i on a l, w ho can play in defence or midfield, was a free agent after his contract with West Ham United — who were relegated like Birmingham from the Premier League in May — expired at the end of last season.

"Jonathan is a player who has got experience of playing in the Premier League and as an internat i ona l for America so he has good credentials.

And at 25 he's at a very good age," Birmingham coach Chris Hughton told

t h e C h a mpi on s h ip club's website.

"He is versatile and can play in a few positions. I think he will be a big asset for this club."

Spector, who has signed a two-year contract, moved to England in 2003, playing three times for Manchester United.

He then moved to West Ham in 2006. He made his international debut in 2004 but was restricted to the bench at last year's World Cup in South Africa.

Birmingham were relegated at the end of last season but also enjoyed the high of beating Arsenal in the League Cup final — their first top level silverware since winning the same trophy in 1963 — which books them a place in this season's Europa League.

— AFP

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NICKNAME: The Blues,

The Pensioners FOUNDED: 1905 HOME: Stamford Bridge CAPACITY: 41,841 MANAGER: Andre Villas-Boas THE SQUAD GOALKEEPERS Petr Cech Henrique Hilario Ross Turnbull Rhys Taylor DEFENDERS Branislav Ivanovic Ashley Cole David Luiz John Terry Alex Ryan Bertrand Tomas Kalas Patrick van Aanholt Slobodan Rajkovic Jose Bosingwa Paulo Ferreira Ben Gordan MIDFIELDERS Michael Essien Ramires Frank Lampard Yossi Benayoun John Obi Mikel Florent Malouda Yuri Zhirkov Josh McEachran Jacob Mellis STRIKERS Fernando Torres Didier Drogba Salomon Kalou Nicolas Anelka Daniel Sturridge Gael Kakuta TRANSFERS (Thus far) IN Lucas Piazon (Sao Paulo, undisclosed), Thibaud Courtois (Genk, £5m) OUT Thibaud Courtois (Atletico Madrid, loan), Jeffrey Bruma (Hamburg, loan), Michael Mancienne (Hamburg, £3m), Michael Woods (released) (Transfer window closes on Aug 31) LAST SEASON'S POSITION Second PLAYERS TO WATCH Fernando Torres, David Luiz, Ramires PREDICTION They are more capable of regaining the title if things go smoothly in the dressing room.

HONOURS First Division/Premier League winners 1955, 2005, 2006, 2010 Runners-up 2004, 2007, 2008, 2011 Second Division winners 1984, 1989 Runners-up 1907, 1912, 1930, 1963, 1973 FA Cup winners 1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010 Runners-up 1915, 1967, 1994, 2002 League Cup winners 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007 Runners-up 1972, 2008 Charity Shield/FA/ Community Shield Winners 1955, 2000, 2005, 2009 Runners-up 1970, 1997, 2006, 2007, 2010 Champions League Runners-up 2008 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup winners 1971, 1998 UEFA Super Cup winners 1998

Whether there is a chance that I will return to the Premier League one day? Possibly, you never know what will happen — Cristiano Ronaldo football - premier league

FOCUS ON CHELSEA

Warlords' battle cry Ageing Chelsea can still mount challenge under Villas-Boas

CHELSEA may have a new manager in 33-yearold Andre Villas-Boas but they are poised to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title which they lost to Manchester United last season.

Villas-Boas may have tried out the 4-3-3 and 4-4-2 set-ups in pre-season matches in Malaysia, among others,

but the bottom line is that Chelsea are a well-balanced side with quality players in their fold as usual.

Never mind the fact that several of them, like Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and John Terry are over 30.

These players are still handy with their vast

OLD IS GOLD: (from left) Drogba, Lampard and Terry are ready to rumble in the new season — Getty photo

experience as the Blues aim to win all the titles at stake in the new season and this includes the elusive Champions League.

There are also youngsters who can be relied upon in the long and gruelling season like striker Daniel Sturridge and rising star Josh McEachran.

The 18-year-old Mc E a ch r an has b e e n impressive in pre-season and can go far if given more playing time. He is said to be one of those players who Chelsea could send on loan to gain experience but this may not b e t he case now.

Brazilian defender David Luiz, who joined the club last Ja nu a r y, i s expected to

be a key figure after producing some good performances in the second-half of last season to make him an instant ''cult'' figure at Stamford Bridge.

Besides his defensive ability, the floppy-haired and 6ft 2in tall Luiz is also capable of assisting the attack.

Much has been said about striker Fernando Torres.

Don't be surprised if he starts scoring goals. After all, he is a quality striker who may just be mentally affected by what has been said or written about his goal drought.

Some say Villas-Boas will be under tremendous pressure to deliver. The Portuguese tactician and former Porto boss knows this well. He would not have agreed to take over from Carlo Ancelotti if he is worried or scared.

Like some say, to be champions in sports, one has to overcome pressure.

If not, forget it.

FOCUS ON EVERTON

Toffees may enjoy sweeter season

EVERTON could have finished among the top six in the Premier League last season if not for their ''slow start'' and the strikers' failure to score as often as they should. In the end, it was Aussie midfielder Tim Cahill who finished top scorer in the league with nine goals for Everton.

To be fair, however, strikers like Victor Anichebe and Loius Saha were also troubled by injuries and could not really contribute that much.

Now the good news for manager David Moyes and the Toffees' fans, these two stalwarts seem to have regained the kind of fitness level which can assist the club in their new season campaign.

For instance, Anichebe is praying his injury nightmare is over and has vowed to start repaying the faith shown by Moyes.

The Nigerian admits he suffered the lowest point of his career when he missed the opening four months of last season with an ankle injury suffered in pre-season.

This time it has been more productive with Anichebe

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NICKNAME: The Toffees, The Blues, The School of Science, The People's Club FOUNDED: 1878 HOME: Goodison Park CAPACITY: 40,157 MANAGER: David Moyes THE SQUAD GOALKEEPERS Jan Mucha Tim Howard DEFENDERS Tony Hibbert Leighton Baines Joseph Yobo John Heitinga Phil Jagielka Sylvain Distin Philip Neville Seamus Coleman Shkodran Mustafi Shane Duffy MIDFIELDERS Diniyar Bilyaletdinov Mikel Arteta Tim Cahill Ross Barkley Leon Osman Marouane Fellaini Jack Rodwell Adam Forshaw James Wallace STRIKERS Louis Saha Jermaine Beckford Magaye Gueye Yakubu Ayegbeni Apostolos Vellios Victor Anichebe Joao Silva Jose Baxter Conor McAleny TRANSFERS (Thus far) IN Eric Dier (Sporting Lisbon, loan) OUT James Vaughan (Norwich, £2.5m), Kieran Agard (Yeovil, free), Hope Akpan (Crawley, free), Nathan Craig (released), Iain Turner (released) (Transfer window closes on Aug 31)

LAST SEASON'S POSITION Seventh PLAYERS TO WATCH Tim Cahill, Leighton Baines, Jack Rodwell PREDICTION Always tough to deal with. Capable of repeating seventh spot.

LOOKING HIGH: Saha (centre), with Seamus Coleman (left) and Arteta, will be expecting a great season ahead — Getty photo

scoring in Everton’s 3-1 win over DC United in Washington last weekend.

And Moyes believes the striker can prove to be a major asset should he retain his fitness.

Anichebe has been utilised

both up front and on the flank already this pre-season, having impressed on the right of midfield for the first team in recent years.

Strikers aside, Everton have plenty of quality in midfield and defence.

Cahill, Mikel Arteta and Jack Rodwell are set to shine in midfield. In defence, there are John Heitinga and Phil Jagielka. Leftback Leighton Baines is also an influential figure in both defence and attack.

HONOURS First Division winners 1891, 1915, 1928, 1932, 1939, 1963, 1970, 1985, 1987 Runners-up 1890, 1895, 1902, 1905, 1909, 1912, 1986 Second Division winners 1931 Runners-up 1954 FA Cup winners 1906, 1933, 1966, 1984, 1995 Runners-up 1893, 1897, 1907, 1968, 1985, 1986, 1989, 2009 League Cup Runners-up 1977, 1984 Charity Shield winners 1928, 1932, 1963, 1970, 1984, 1985, 1986 (shared), 1987, 1995 Runners-up 1933, 1966 European Cup Winners' Cup Winners 1985

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