GE13: “The Mother of All Elections”
The 13th General Election held on Sunday May 5, referred to as “The Mother of All Elections”, registered a very high voter turnout of about 84 per cent nationwide.
GE13 It’s Time to Decide
The day of reckoning is here, specifically on May 5, the day Malaysians throughout the country go to the polls
What has happened to Teh Tarik and Mamak Stalls?
Where youth used to hang out at ‘mamak’ stalls and meeting friends, today they’re more likely to gather at Chatime, Bo Eight Tea, Gong Cha, SnowDream and Black Ball. What do these brands have in common?
A Foregone Conclusion
Delineation of polling boundaries or more succinctly, gerrymandering, an evil long outlawed in many matured democracies in the West, is the primary cause for this disparity.
Making Your Vote Count
So what is in stock for Perakeans come Election Day on May 5? Do we wish to make a stand and make change a reality?
It’s Finally Here
The odds are obviously on the Opposition in making an impact on voters’ choice. But like they say, anything can happen. Najib’s dithering has its advantages
Know Your Rights
Have you ever returned home, only to find that the dress you bought has a rip or a stain, an electrical item has a crack which you had not noticed in the shop? Maybe the vegetables looked fresh when you bought them, but some are withered.
Pavement Defects
Thumbs Down By A. Jeyaraj Recently when I went shopping in Little India, for the first time I parked my car in front of Siva Sakthi Restaurant on Jalan Sultan Yussuf (Belfield Street) and walked to Lahat Road. I was shocked to see the condition of the pedestrian walkway which is not safe to walk. [...]
Kiosks for the Poor Not Fully Utilised
Under the Urban Poverty Eradication Programme, the Ministry of Federal Territories and Urban Well-Being allocated funds for local councils in the country to build kiosks for the poor to enable them to set up their own businesses. MBI received an allocation of RM600,000 and 40 kiosks were constructed in different parts of the city. The [...]
Breast Prosthesis Presentation
Under the National Welfare Foundation’s Belayan programme, the Pink Champions Society Perak recently assisted 80 underprivileged breast cancer survivors in obtaining a free prosthesis and two bras, worth about RM900 per set. This project, organised in such a large scale for the first time by Pink Champions Society Perak and in conjunction with Mother’s Day, [...]
Tin Mining Family Exhibition
The life and times of tin mine ‘towkays’ of Kinta Valley from the earliest days of the tin mining industry are being documented and displayed to public in an exhibition entitled “A Tin Mining Family”. Designed and produced by Commander Ian Anderson (Rtd), Managing Director of Ipoh World and sponsored by Amber Synergy Sdn Bhd, [...]
Kinta Heights Upgraded
MBI’s flats at Kinta Height and the neighbouring flats at Jalan Silang and Jalan Bijeh Timah were recently upgraded under the government’s National Blue Ocean Strategy My Beautiful Neighbourhood programme. Dato’ Seri DiRaja Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir officiated at the handing over ceremony after the completion of the project. Zambry was accompanied by Ipoh Mayor [...]
SeeFoon revisits a Perennial Favourite
When a restaurant has been around for 28 years and still garners a faithful following of diners, then you know that it is a restaurant of note
Oreo Italian Cheesecake
Blend Oreo Biscuits in a mixer into a paste. Add the melted butter and mix well. Press into the base of a 20cm spring form baking pan.
SeeFoon gets sliced and loves it
Michelangelo’s is one of these pizzerias, an authentic American Rock ‘n’ Roll Pizzeria where the music is loud, the staff are fun and the food is exactly like what you would find in the US
Eye Herpes
Ipoh Echo’s EYE HEALTH series continues with Consultant Eye Surgeon Dr S.S. GILL talking to us about EYE HERPES
In The Name Of My Father’s Estate (Episode 17)
After discussing with Dave (Lawyer) about the properties especially those that are mortgaged to the bank in Lee Sr’s estate, the Administrators of the estate namely, John, Michele (children of Lee Sr.) and Connie (2nd wife of Lee Sr.) will now have to discuss and figure out where to source for funding for the on-going instalment payment. This is because they cannot utilize the money from the estate as the Letter of Administration (L.A.) had not yet been obtained. In the meantime, Dave moved on to the shareholdings of Lee Sr. in all of his private limited companies
Drooping Eyelid in Old Age
A common kind of droopy eyelid seen in old age is called dermatochalasis. If you look carefully, you will find that no one is really spared from this as they age
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Zambry’s First Day
Dato’ Seri DiRaja Dr Zambry Abd Kadir checked into his office at the Perak State Secretariat Building on the morning of Monday, May 20 for the first day of his new term as Menteri Besar. Slightly after 9 am he was greeted by State Secretary, Dato’ Abdul Puhat Mat Nayan who accompanied him to meet [...]
Perak State Excos Sworn In
Nine Perak State Executive Councillors were sworn-in at Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar on the morning of Saturday, May 18. The new councillors took their oath of office before the Regent of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah and witnessed by Raja Puan Besar Tuanku Zara Salim. Present at the ceremony were Perak Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri [...]
New Perak Excos Take Oath On Saturday
The swearing-in of Perak’s new executive councillors will take place on Saturday, May 18 at Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar. This was announced by Perak Menteri Besar Dato Seri DiRaja Dr Zambry Abd Kadir during a dinner with media representatives held at his official residence on the evening of Wednesday, May 15. The exact number of [...]
More Than A Piece Of Furniture
If you have ever found difficulty in furnishing your office, perhaps you should speak to the team of experts at Pyramid Lane (M) Sdn Bhd. Established 16 years ago, this Perak-based company specialises in manufacturing knock-down system furniture and furniture components. They are commonly known as “PLATOS” as indicated by their registered trademark. By looking [...]
Roshidi and Symphony Suites
Mayor Dato’ Roshidi Hashim spent Labour Day, May 1, having tea with members and their families of Puspanita MBI, where his wife, Datin Hajjah Zainab Mohd Zainal Abidin is the Chairperson, at Symphony Suites. It was to mark the completion of the new hotel in town. Addressing the press, Roshidi warmly welcomed Symphony Suites in [...]
Easter Potluck Dinner
Eat, sing and play, that was the order of the evening during the recent Easter potluck dinner organised by the Portuguese Eurasian Association of Perak at the OMPH cafeteria. About 60 members and guests had a fun-filled evening feasting on a sumptuous spread of local and Eurasian dishes, especially the signature debal curry, seku/ladarr curry, [...]
Up Close with Ramli Ibrahim
A fresh breeze suddenly descended on the cultural desert of Ipoh recently. It came smooth as silk, refreshing as the dewdrops in early spring, but in a flash, this lovely breeze was gone. While it lasted, it brought so much joy to those who were lucky enough to be there. I was one of the [...]
Hockey: Asia Cup Tournament In Ipoh
The 9th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey Tournament will be held in Ipoh from August 24 till September 1. The event will be held at the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Stadium, the same venue that hosts the annual Sultan Azlan Shah International Hockey Tournament. Eight countries are scheduled to play. They are Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, Chinese-Taipei, [...]
Yo Yo-ing Into The Abyss
If anyone witnessed the manner in which Perak outclassed Johor 3-0 at Lumut recently, they would probably not believe that the same side lost 3-1 to Felda United just three days later. It is not only baffling but confusing as well. Ultimately, it boils down to whether we have a capable squad or not. With [...]
Perak Paintball League
To encourage the young to get involved in the sports of paintball and to promote sports tourism, Ipoh City Council, in collaboration with Hitt Paintball Resources, will organise the second leg of the Malaysia Perak Paintball League (MPPL).It will be known as the Datuk Bandar Cup and held in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of [...]
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