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  • Mini Sports Day

    Mini Sports Day

    Shrieks of laughter could be heard from the driveway, as one approached Tadika Kinderjoy’s multi-purpose hall. The kindergarten was holding its annual sports day themed, “It’s a Beautiful Day” recently. Children, as young as 3 to 6 years old, were assembled in their uniforms awaiting the arrival of Encik Azam Hj Alias, a unit chief [...]

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  • Mothers’ Day Celebration at KPJ ISH

    Mothers’ Day Celebration at KPJ ISH

    Mother’s Day is a time of commemoration and celebration of moms everywhere. It is a time for breakfasts in bed, family gatherings and precious gift giving to show mom how much you care. But, for mothers who are patients at KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital, their not being home to celebrate with loved ones has prompted [...]

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  • 31st Vaisakhi Games

    31st Vaisakhi Games

    The Perak Sikh Union (PSU) held its 31st Annual Vaisakhi Games at Ipoh Padang recently. According to the PSU President Gurjeet Singh Rhande, the annual Vaisakhi Games is one of the core annual activities for PSU. It is held with the objective to foster brotherhood, sportsmanship spirit and healthy living among the Sikhs. The games [...]

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  • Miss Earth Beauty Pageant in Ipoh

    Miss Earth Beauty Pageant in Ipoh

    In conjunction with launching of Miss Malaysia Earth 2013 recently, MH Hotels Ipoh hosted a charity event “For the Children”. Children from Praise Home were invited  for some games, activities and also a buffet dinner joined by immediate past winners of Miss Malaysia Earth who participated in the fun and games that ensued. This was [...]

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  • Bombay University Alumni Reunion

    Bombay University Alumni Reunion

    The Malaysian Alumni of Bombay University gathered after 40 years at a Reunion recently at the Tower Regency Hotel, Ipoh. Seventy-six Bombaywallas (that is, those coming from Bombay) and their spouses recalled their memorable days in Bombay, sharing stories, singing old songs, and watching photos of their youthful days. Some of them have not met [...]

    May 16, 2013 | 1 Comment More
  • GE13: “The Mother of All Elections”

    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.

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  • Tin Mining Family Exhibition

    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, [...]

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  • Volunteerism Reaches Out

    Volunteerism Reaches Out

    After the launching on March 26 of ‘Volunteerism II: Continuing the Legacy’ campaign, which is a continuation of ‘Volunteerism Campaign: Volunteers Work for Change’, Public Relations (PR) students of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) initiated the outreach activities for the campaign on April 13. The first volunteerism campaign was held in 2011 where final-year UTAR [...]

    May 16, 2013 | 1 Comment More
  • Perak Paintball League

    Perak Paintball League

    Penang’s MPPP Jokerz lifted the Datuk Bandar Cup in the second leg of the Malaysia Perak Paintball League (MPPL) held over two days at the Ipoh Padang recently. The team, which played in the Open Division alongside five other teams, took home a hundred points and is now tied for first place on the points [...]

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  • Nikon Club Members (Perak) Get-together3

    Nikon Club Members (Perak) Get-together3

    Nikon Club Members (Perak) held their 3rd get-together in Taiping recently. Nikon Club Malaysia was launched in July 2011 with the main objective to reach out and to connect with all the Nikon-Owners-Users (whether DSLR or Compacts) and to have a common platform for all members to share, learn, interact and grow. The Members’ Get-together [...]

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GE13: “The Mother of All Elections”

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.

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Lim Kit Siang (left)

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

May 1, 2013 | 0 Comments More
What has happened to Teh Tarik and Mamak Stalls?

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?

April 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More

A Foregone Conclusion

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.

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Making Your Vote Count

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?

May 1, 2013 | 0 Comments More
It’s Finally Here

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

April 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More

Know Your Rights

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.

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Pavement Defects

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. [...]

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Kiosks for the Poor Not Fully Utilised

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 [...]

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Breast Prosthesis Presentation

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, [...]

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Tin Mining Family Exhibition

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, [...]

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Kinta Heights Upgraded

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 [...]

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SeeFoon revisits a Perennial Favourite

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

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Oreo Italian Cheesecake

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.

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
SeeFoon gets sliced and loves it

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

May 1, 2013 | 0 Comments More

Eye Herpes

Eye Herpes

Ipoh Echo’s EYE HEALTH series continues with Consultant Eye Surgeon Dr S.S. GILL talking to us about EYE HERPES

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
In The Name Of My Father’s Estate (Episode 17)

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

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Upper pic shows what
dermatochalasia will look
like when compared to
normal (lower pic) after
blepharoplasty

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

May 1, 2013 | 0 Comments More

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Zambry’s First Day

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 [...]

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Perak State Excos Sworn In

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 [...]

May 19, 2013 | 1 Comment More
New Perak Excos Take Oath On Saturday

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 [...]

May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments More
More Than A Piece Of Furniture

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 [...]

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Roshidi and Symphony Suites

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 [...]

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Easter Potluck Dinner

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, [...]

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Up Close with Ramli Ibrahim

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 [...]

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Hockey: Asia Cup Tournament In Ipoh

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, [...]

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Yo Yo-ing Into The Abyss

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 [...]

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
FMM Institute Perak

FMM Institute Perak

Upcoming courses in June & July

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Platos Office Furniture

Platos Office Furniture

May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Perak Paintball League

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 [...]

May 9, 2013 | 0 Comments More

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