Bidding farewell to 2011 and welcoming 2012, Impiana Hotel Ipoh rang in the New Year not with fireworks but with Julian Mokhtar in the house, dishing out his all-time favourite blues tracks into the New Year with his band, Soul Doctors. Julian Mokhtar, Malaysia’s very own home-grown living blues legend, was brought in to play [...]
PUSPANITA Perak’s debut aerobics marathon, held at Stadium Indera Mulia recently, attracted a total of 200 aerobic enthusiasts some from faraway Kedah, Penang and Kelantan. Participants were grouped into three categories based on their age. Category A for those between 20 to 35 years old, Category B between 36 to 45 years old and Category [...]
As part of their ‘Service to Mankind’ programme, St John Ambulance invited children with special needs from eight voluntary organisations for their annual celebration. The children and their parents were given a hearty meal and ang pow was presented by Dato’ S. Veerasingam, Special Advisor to the MB, who was the Guest of Honour. The [...]
The 48th Malaysia Table Tennis Championship 2011 was held over four days at Stadium Indera Mulia, Ipoh in December last year. It was organised by the Perak Table Tennis Association (PkTTA) with Dato’ Thong Fah Chong as its president. A total of 130 players were entered in the championship, forming 15 teams, representing all states [...]
Ipoh played host to the 23rd Malaysian Wushu Championship held from December 21-23 last year. The last time the championship was held in Ipoh was 13 years ago. The event was organised by the Federation of Wushu, Dragon and Lion Dance of Perak. Over 350 participants throughout the country attended the championship which was held [...]
Ipoh Echo’s one-on-one with Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri DiRaja Dr Zambry Abd Kadir on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at his residence. Zambry provides a candid appraisal of his achievements during his tenure
The 53rd Agong Cup National Basketball Championship 2011 ended recently after a full week of intense competition. It was held at Stadium Indera Mulia, Ipoh. A total of 22 teams (Division 1 and Division 2 – men and women) participated in the tournament. At the opening ceremony Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri DiRaja Dr Zambry bin [...]
Kelab Taekwondo Yikang (WTF) from Perak has won two gold and three bronze medals in the first TM Interclub Championship held at the Cheras Badminton Hall, Kuala Lumpur. Founder and Chief Instructor Master Liew Sang, and Instructor Mr Tung Chee Hao, led 17 players from Perak in the event, expressed satisfaction over the students’ performance [...]
The Perak Malaysian-Japanese Friendship Society (PMJFS) held their annual dinner at Ipoh City and Country Club recently. Attended by about 400 members and guests, the event was graced by the Consul-General of Japan in Penang, His Excellency, Mr Tetsuro Kai together with his wife Mrs Kai, and Mr Shoichi Toyoda, the Director of The Japan [...]
The annual book and stamp exhibition cum sale was held over three days one recent weekend at the Tun Razak Library, Ipoh. It was aimed at creating quality family time for the public, especially during the year-end school holidays. Additionally, it was hoped that by organising such an event, creative talent could be unearthed from [...]
Ipoh Echo’s one-on-one with Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri DiRaja Dr Zambry Abd Kadir on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at his residence. Zambry provides a candid appraisal of his achievements during his tenure
Restoration work on the Church of St John the Divine or more commonly referred to as St John’s Anglican Church, one of the oldest Anglican churches in Malaysia, has brought it back to its former glory.
Over the last two months, Dato’ Hamidah Osman, Perak’s State Executive Councillor for Tourism, together with her team from Tourism Perak, have been going around the state checking on all 10 Tourist Icons of Perak
Our backyard dalliance with city council to bring about changes in our city, has affected our impression of local authorities. Cleanliness is still a lingering problem in spite of the Mayor’s fondness to turun padang.
Unemployment is a nasty word as it conjures a state of helplessness and destitution involving an individual or a group of people. However, if one is unemployable due to reasons of education or qualification or experience, it conveys another meaning entirely.
If the 2010 Auditor-General’s Report is to be heeded, Zambry and his Perak Amanjaya planners need to avoid the pitfalls of tampering and impropriety, deliberate or otherwise, caused by a dubious delivery system.
The ‘Alternative Link Road’ linking Bercham to the PLUS Highway was opened on January 3 by MB Dato’ Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir. The link road, which is connected to Jalan Bercham vide Lintasan Perajurit 17/Light Industrial Estate and Lebuh Bercham Selatan is under 500 metres long but commuters using this link to access the southerly [...]
Recently there was a report about 27 secondary students who were caught playing truant by the police at a cyber café near Kampong Rapat Police Station. Is truancy rampant? What are the actions taken by the Education Department and Police to curb truancy?
The recent proliferation of gated communities in Malaysia, not just Perak, raises more questions than answers. The sight of a single entry-point to the cluster of homes, of being “screened” by security guards, of identity cards being left at the check-point, of being monitored by closed-circuit television cameras as one drives through the compound, all serve to reflect the type of society we live in.
A new commercial development has been launched in Lang Valley (Desa Lang Indah) with a gross development value of RM85 million. Located strategically within minutes from Ipoh city centre and the highly populated residential and commercial areas of Ipoh Garden, Bercham, Tasek, Chemor and Meru, the development comprises 72 units of 20’x85’ 3 and 4-storey [...]
The Perak Malaysian-Japanese Friendship Society (PMJFS) held their annual dinner at Ipoh City and Country Club recently. Attended by about 400 members and guests, the event was graced by the Consul-General of Japan in Penang, His Excellency, Mr Tetsuro Kai together with his wife Mrs Kai, and Mr Shoichi Toyoda, the Director of The Japan [...]
Wong Yu (pic), a 69-year old from Lucky Old Folks Home, was given free surgery for diabetic neuropathy when a severe foot ulcer in his toes caused complications necessitating orthopaedic surgical intervention as was Suresh a 13-year old from an orphanage in Buntong, who was suffering from chronic hernia and was given free hernia surgery [...]
I have never ceased to be amazed at the plethora of food stalls and restaurants in and around Ipoh. Restaurants open and restaurants close, some move and are never to be seen again and some perennials just stay put, serving the same old, same old.
Remove the scales and clean the fish thoroughly. Pat dry with paper towel. Make a couple of slashes on the fish. Mix all the seasoning in a bowl, keep aside.
If you think that only the Chinese eat chicken feet, think again. It is also eaten in Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Middle East, South Africa and Trinidad. The only edible meat on the feet consists of skin and tendons, mostly cartilage. Because of its gelatinous content, claims have been made about its cosmetic value [...]
Ipoh Echo’s Eye Health series continues with Consultant Eye Surgeon Dr S.S. Gill talking to us about what happens during cataract surgery. On the day of the Cataract Surgery On the day of the Cataract Surgery be sure not to wear any makeup, eye-liners, cosmetics or powders of any kind. You should always have a [...]
There’s something in the air and while it may not be love, some say it’s the next best thing – negative ions. Negative ions are odourless, tasteless, and invisible molecules that we inhale in abundance in certain environments. Think mountains, waterfalls, and beaches. Ions are molecules that have gained or lost an electrical charge. The [...]
Ipoh Echo’s Eye Health series continues with Consultant Eye Surgeon Dr S.S. Gill talking to us about what needs to be done before you go for cataract surgery. Arrange time away from work Patients may need anywhere between a few days to a few weeks off work, depending on the nature of their jobs, before [...]
The state-level celebration will be held on the first day of Chinese New Year at the residence of Menteri Besar Dato Seri DiRaja Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. HRH the Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan Shah together with HRH Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Bainun will grace the occasion together with the Raja Muda and Raja DiHilir [...]
Perak has been selected as the host for the national-level Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year. It will be held in Sitiawan on January 28, the sixth day of the Chinese lunar calendar. A state-level celebration was initially slated to be held at Ipoh Padang on the same evening. This is the second time [...]
Over 10,000 Perakeans filled the grounds of Stadium Indera Mulia to usher in the New Year. While they waited anxiously for the countdown to midnight and the approaching New Year, they were entertained to live music and songs performed by some of the country’s top musical and singing talents. The line-up included popular singers such [...]
We refer to the letter “Nur’s Parents Seek Justice “(Ipoh Echo Issue 134, December 16, 2011). We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Nur Sofiera’s parents for their child’s condition. Nur Sofiera was initially admitted to the Paediatrics Ward at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh on March 11, 2009 for fever and fits. She [...]
Yayasan Bina Upaya Darul Ridzuan (YBU) will soon introduce a funding scheme to allow the less fortunate an opportunity to own a house. The foundation’s proposed subsidised-housing scheme is estimated to cost RM5 million. For a start, a pilot project will be built near Taman Kaya in Taiping on a 50-acre former mining land site. [...]
Tambun’s Haven Lakeside Residences, developed by Superboom Projects Sdn Bhd, held a dinner to fete its customers recently. Contractors, suppliers, bankers, valuers, consultants, and purchasers were invited to view completed units and to enjoy some merriment, courtesy of the developer. On track to be completed by middle of next year, the structure of all three [...]
On my way home recently, I chanced upon a billboard, outside of the Low Cost Carrier Terminal in Sepang, extolling the virtues of Visit Perak Year 2012. What puzzles me is the depiction of Istana Kenangan in Kuala Kangsar as the primary image associated with the occasion. Istana Kenangan, incidentally, is under renovation and is [...]
Recently, the leading state newspaper in Perak carried an article which contained details of the Perak State Government’s budget for 2012 which was tabled before the State Assembly on November 21, 2011 (Ipoh Echo, Issue 133, 1-15 December 2011). Among the key items of planned allocation in what is clearly a pre-election budget aimed at [...]
The 2011 Perak chess calendar wrapped up recently with a fitting finale. The Perak Closed Chess Tournament 2011 opened to those born in Perak or those who live and work in the state, attracted a total of 64 chess enthusiasts. The nine-round tournament was played over two days at the school hall of SMK Seri [...]
Almost a thousand football fans gathered at the Menteri Besar’s residence recently to witness the launch of Perak 2012 Super League Season. At the event, new jerseys for the state team were unveiled and two foreign players were introduced. They are Lazar Popovic from Serbia who will take on the role of striker and Michal [...]
Exclusiveness is having only 47 neighbours. A living masterpiece of picturesque proportions.
Table Tennis Championship 2011
The 48th Malaysia Table Tennis Championship 2011 was held over four days at Stadium Indera Mulia, Ipoh in December last year. It was organised by the Perak Table Tennis Association (PkTTA) with Dato’ Thong Fah Chong as its president. A total of 130 players were entered in the championship, forming 15 teams, representing all states [...]
Ipoh Hosts National Wushu Championship
Ipoh played host to the 23rd Malaysian Wushu Championship held from December 21-23 last year. The last time the championship was held in Ipoh was 13 years ago. The event was organised by the Federation of Wushu, Dragon and Lion Dance of Perak. Over 350 participants throughout the country attended the championship which was held [...]
National Basketball Championship 2011
The 53rd Agong Cup National Basketball Championship 2011 ended recently after a full week of intense competition. It was held at Stadium Indera Mulia, Ipoh. A total of 22 teams (Division 1 and Division 2 – men and women) participated in the tournament. At the opening ceremony Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri DiRaja Dr Zambry bin [...]
Kelab Taekwondo Yikang (WTF) Wins 2 Gold 3 Bronze
Kelab Taekwondo Yikang (WTF) from Perak has won two gold and three bronze medals in the first TM Interclub Championship held at the Cheras Badminton Hall, Kuala Lumpur. Founder and Chief Instructor Master Liew Sang, and Instructor Mr Tung Chee Hao, led 17 players from Perak in the event, expressed satisfaction over the students’ performance [...]
Perak Closed Chess Tournament 2011
The 2011 Perak chess calendar wrapped up recently with a fitting finale. The Perak Closed Chess Tournament 2011 opened to those born in Perak or those who live and work in the state, attracted a total of 64 chess enthusiasts. The nine-round tournament was played over two days at the school hall of SMK Seri [...]
Almost a thousand football fans gathered at the Menteri Besar’s residence recently to witness the launch of Perak 2012 Super League Season. At the event, new jerseys for the state team were unveiled and two foreign players were introduced. They are Lazar Popovic from Serbia who will take on the role of striker and Michal [...]
We refer to the letter “Nur’s Parents Seek Justice “(Ipoh Echo Issue 134, December 16, 2011). We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Nur Sofiera’s parents for their child’s condition. Nur Sofiera was initially admitted to the Paediatrics Ward at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh on March 11, 2009 for fever and fits. She [...]
On my way home recently, I chanced upon a billboard, outside of the Low Cost Carrier Terminal in Sepang, extolling the virtues of Visit Perak Year 2012. What puzzles me is the depiction of Istana Kenangan in Kuala Kangsar as the primary image associated with the occasion. Istana Kenangan, incidentally, is under renovation and is [...]
A Badly Conceived Election Budget Allocation
Recently, the leading state newspaper in Perak carried an article which contained details of the Perak State Government’s budget for 2012 which was tabled before the State Assembly on November 21, 2011 (Ipoh Echo, Issue 133, 1-15 December 2011). Among the key items of planned allocation in what is clearly a pre-election budget aimed at [...]
Kelab Bakti Gunong Kledang, an Ipoh-based Malay social club has set its sights on helping the state government promote the much-touted Visit Perak Year (VPY) 2012. The club’s new president, Dato’ Megat Shahrani Megat Shahruddin told Ipoh Echo when met after his inauguration ceremony at Crystal Ballroom, Impiana Hotel, Ipoh recently. “We’ll complement Tourism Perak’s [...]
The Haven – A Catalyst for Change in Ipoh
When a project wins four international awards and is continually bringing attention to Ipoh on the world stage, even Ipohites start to sit up and take notice.
Yayasan Bina Upaya Darul Ridzuan (YBU) will soon introduce a funding scheme to allow the less fortunate an opportunity to own a house. The foundation’s proposed subsidised-housing scheme is estimated to cost RM5 million. For a start, a pilot project will be built near Taman Kaya in Taiping on a 50-acre former mining land site. [...]
Treats for Special-Needs Children
As part of their ‘Service to Mankind’ programme, St John Ambulance invited children with special needs from eight voluntary organisations for their annual celebration. The children and their parents were given a hearty meal and ang pow was presented by Dato’ S. Veerasingam, Special Advisor to the MB, who was the Guest of Honour. The [...]
Hospital Fatimah, Ipoh, conducted an hour-long major disaster drill within its complex recently. The scenario was of an accident involving an oil tanker and eight cars inside the Menora tunnel, Jelapang along the North-South Expressway. The “collision” resulted in a fire with at least 20 casualties. The drill, part of the hospital’s safety and health [...]
Yayasan Bina Upaya Darul Ridzuan (YBU) sponsored blood-donation drive in Batu Gajah was a roaring success. Held at the town’s premier TJ Supermarket recently, the response from the public was overwhelming. Over 300 people who patronised the supermarket took time off to donate a pint of their blood for a worthy cause. The blood was [...]
The state government’s allocation of RM2 million in its 2011 Budget is proof enough of its desire to help the marginalised, the abused and the needy from among the fairer sex. A large sum of the money has been given to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to assist them in implementing programmes for the benefit of women. [...]
The Perak Tourism Award Night 2011 (Malam Anugerah Pelancongan Negeri Perak 2011), held at the Royal Perak Golf Club on the night of Friday, December 30, was a fitting finale to Year 2011. It was organised with much pomp and fanfare befitting its stature. The organisers left no stones unturned to make it a night [...]
A luncheon talk co-sponsored by Tourism Malaysia Perak and the Perak Information Department was held at Hillcity Hotel, Ipoh recently to detail the roles and responsibilities of these two government agencies to participants. Over 70 participants took part in the half-day seminar. They consisted of government officials and members of the local media. Information Department [...]
The controversial Perak Tourist Information Centre near Ipoh Padang will undergo a name change soon. Long the bane of tourists and visitors to Ipoh and Perak, the Centre was in the limelight recently when a piece by Mariam Mokthar in Ipoh Echo (Issue 129) caused raised eyebrows within the state government. Executive Councillor for Tourism, [...]
Perak Tourism Bhd Appoints CEO
Encik Ahmad Fathil Abdul Ghani has been appointed CEO of Perak Tourism Berhad. Fathil comes to Perak with a wealth of tourism experience having served with the Terengganu State Tourism Board since 1990. Fathil initially began his career as a hotel executive in 1988 before joining the Terengganu State Secretariat in 1990 as its Tourism [...]
Sea Bass with Sweet Vinaigrette
Remove the scales and clean the fish thoroughly. Pat dry with paper towel. Make a couple of slashes on the fish. Mix all the seasoning in a bowl, keep aside.
Roast Turkey with Water Chestnut Stuffing
Preheat Oven to 220°C. Place about one third of the stuffing in the neck and between the flesh and the skin, then tuck the neck flap under the bird’s back and secure it with a small skewer. Place the rest of the stuffing in the body cavity.
By Margarita Lee Ingredients (A): 1 Pig’s Trotter – scrape the skin with knife to remove hairs, wash thoroughly 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt Ingredients (B): 5 tbsp. light soya sauce 3 tbsp. Shaoxing wine 2 tbsp. rice wine (optional) 3 cm fresh ginger 3 stalk green spring onions 4 tbsp. rock sugar [...]
Purée fresh prawns with a dash of chilli powder, turmeric powder & salt. Lightly pound the lemon grass with a pestle.
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