Minimum Wage Implementation – FMM Warns of Backlash
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) Perak branch has warned of a backlash if minimum wage is implemented across the board and simultaneously in the country.
Cover Stories
Kinta and Perak: An Eco-Adventure Playground
Last February Dato’ Hamidah commented that Perak had a lot to offer to the eco-adventure tourist. She made the comment after officiating the launch of Bukit Kinding’s Eco Adventure Park (BKEAP) Double Zip-Line Flying Fox product
Shining Through: Ipoh’s Heritage Spirit
Ipoh, the Town that Tin Built, is beginning to come alive and heritage preservation is playing a big role. Since the collapse of the tin industry in the late eighties Ipoh has slowly but surely been on a downward spiral.
Editorial
Bersih 3.0 – The Ipoh Version
In Ipoh over 5,000 people held a peaceful gathering at Polo Ground. It was something unexpected and unprecedented for a city known for its passivity.
Mayor’s Concerns
It was one of those days when you least expect the inevitable to happen but it happens. I was invited along with other bureau chiefs to a briefing on town planning by the mayor at the city council main annexe recently.
Is The Future In Our Hands?
Former Finance Minister and Umno stalwart, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has a strong affinity for Ipoh and this could be the reason why he makes frequent trips here. And each time he stops by there is no telling what he will say about the goings-on in the country.
Headlines
Recognising Women’s Contributions
Twenty one women were awarded with the inaugural Mutiara Perak Awards for their contributions to the wellbeing of Perak in the last ten years. The presentation ceremony, held in conjunction with a gala dinner, was graced by Datin Seri Rosmah Mansur, wife of the Prime Minister. It was held at Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Suites, [...]
Ipoh City Day Carnival
Ipoh’s 24th City Day Carnival is right on track with the release of over 600 freshwater fishes into the Gunung Lang Park Lake by the mayor on Monday, May 7. Present to witness the event were the President of the Port Dickson Town Council, Abdul Wahab Shamsuddin, Councillor Dato’ Hj Mohd Raduan and the Assistant Manager [...]
News Round-Up
AirAsia Travel and Service Centre
Mayor Roshidi Hashim declared open AirAsia Travel and Service Centre at Tune Hotel, Ipoh on Wednesday, May 2. The centre will cater to travellers wishing to use AirAsia’s services available throughout the world. They include purchase of air passage and Tune Hotel reservations in cities where the hotel is found. Air fares, however, are priced [...]
Police Day Mass 2012
The Christian community of the Police force, together with their families, held their Police Day celebration with a Sunday Mass at the OMPH Church on the morning of May 6. According to the organising chairman of the event, DSP Eruthayam Soosay, the Police Day Mass celebration has been going on for several years now with a [...]
Simee Family Day Food Fair
The Simee Home for the Aged will be having their Family Day Food Fair on June 2, from 9.00 a.m. till 1.00 p.m., and is appealing to the public to come and support their fundraising efforts on that day. According to its Manager, Mr Vincent Lee, the Home currently has 52 residents and its monthly [...]
Food
SeeFoon discovers an oldie but goodie
Many a time I have driven past Yam Yam with its sign saying Restoran Makanan Laut and not once have I considered checking it out until my peripatetic foodie friend invited me.
Freshly-Baked Wholesome Breads
Many would agree that nothing beats the tantalizing smell of bread freshly baked from the oven. Fresh bread is prized for its taste, aroma, quality, appearance and texture.
SeeFoon discovers a Ray of Hope in Bercham
Most food outlets exist to serve food to those unwilling or unable to cook for themselves and hope to turn a profit in the process. Some special food outlets have a dual purpose: serving food as well as helping those who serve; the Ray of Hope Kafe is one of these food outlets
Features
Aftermath of Flooding – What Next?
Our former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir’s famous saying is, “Malaysians have a short memory; it only lasts two weeks.” This is true in the case of flooding in Lim Garden.
Eye Health – Glaucoma (Final Part)
In conjunction with World Glaucoma Awareness, Ipoh Echo talks to Consultant Eye Surgeon Dr. S.S. Gill about this “silent thief of sight” – Final Part. Glaucoma as you know has been nicknamed the “silent thief of sight”. This disease results in permanent irreversible blindness in the affected eye(s) that often goes without symptoms until the [...]
In The Name of My Father’s Estate (Episode 5)
By Peter Lee Dave met up with Connie in his office the next day. She was accompanied by another lady. The first thing that crossed Dave’s mind when he saw Connie was, “Lee senior really had good taste”. Connie introduced herself and her friend Liza to Dave. Then Connie said to Dave, “I think my [...]
Other Recent Articles
Hampers for Orphans
Ipoh City Council Workers’ Cooperative (Koperasi Perkerja MBI) entertained 122 orphans from three local orphanages to lunch at the Dulang Coffee House, Excelsior Hotel, Ipoh recently. The event was hosted by members of the cooperative led by its Chairman, Ahmad Zahar Abdul Wahab. “It’s our way of contributing to society,” said Wahab to Ipoh Echo. [...]
Stall Occupying Pedestrian Walkway
In NST’s Streets Northern (April 26, 2012), there was a news item of MBI demolishing stalls in Kampung Pengkalan Pegoh for occupying state land. Abdul Halim Saad, Director, MBI Licensing and Enforcement Department was quoted as saying that the stalls were demolished because they were located at a dangerous spot along a busy road. After [...]
Accolades for Pak Yop
Azmi Zulkifli, better known as Pak Yop, was duly recognised for his literary achievements at a special ceremony held at the auditorium of the Perak Arts and Culture Complex, Ipoh recently. The evening event was graced by the Executive Councillor for Arts, Sports and Culture Dato’ Zainol Fadzi Faharuddin who officiated at the ceremony. Pak [...]
A Report Card on Mission Schools
Two mothers whose children attend a mission school were livid. This time, they were not angry with the quality of teaching, the curriculum or the lack of sports and extracurricular activities
Aerobics for Health
An aerobics session, “Jom Robik”, jointly organised by Ipoh City Council, Persatuan Kecergasan Fizikal Daerah Kinta and Fitness Embassy was held at Polo Ground one Sunday morning recently. It attracted the participation of a few hundred people. Guest of honour, Dato’ Chang Ko Youn, joined in the workout, alongside Fitness Embassy Director, Tommy Huang. Addressing [...]
Co-operate with Police
“Apathy is the reason why criminals go scot-free,” said Dato’ Hamidah Osman, Senior Executive Councillor and Adun for Sungai Rapat. She said this to reporters when met during her walkabout in Taman Seri Rapat recently. Hamidah was prompted to make the visit after receiving complaints about burglary, snatch and petty thefts from residents who are [...]
Colouring Competition for Kids
Over 70 pre-school and school students from around Ipoh took part in a colouring competition organised by Y’s Men’s Club of Ipoh on Wesak Day, May 5. The competition, held at YMCA Ipoh hall, was divided into three age groups. The pre-school group, however, was over-subscribed. There were four entries from the Praise Emmanuel Children’s [...]
Defining Single Mums
In conjunction with International Women’s Day 2012, the Perak State government and Perak Bar Committee organised a seminar for single mothers. The objective of the seminar, held on Saturday, May 5 at the multi-purpose hall of the State Secretariat Building, Ipoh, was the creation of national policies to protect them. Presently, the definition of “single mothers” [...]
Rotary To The Fore
The Rotary Club of Ipoh came to the aid of residents of Kuala Dipang whose homes were recently inundated with flood waters, the severity of which has not been seen since several decades ago. The flooding which occurred on April 12 affected a total of 357 families equivalent to 1,357 victims. The Club had taken [...]
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