Archive for July, 2010
Mr. Peter Chan – Talk – Revival of Kinta Valley
Peter Chan, CEO of The Haven Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Superboom Projects Sdn. Bhd, which is developing the Lakeside Residences in Ipoh, will be giving a talk on ‘The Revival of Kinta Valley in its Hospitality & Tourism Industry’ Date: Sunday 1st August 2010 Time: Noon – 1:00p Venue: iProperty.com EXPO Luxury [...]
Perak’s Home-Grown Talent
By See Foon Chan-Koppen Ipoh Echo’s 100th Issue Anniversary Party promises to be a festive evening showcasing local talents to make Perak proud. A line-up of dance, music and song to be performed by home-grown, born and bred Perakeans, will see the 400-strong supporters who bought tables for the gala evening tapping their feet, and [...]
Mudslide Affecting Sikh Temple
Gurdwara Sahib, the Sikh temple in Tambun, faces a bleak future as it is under threat. No, not from humans or animals but something less sinister: mudslide. The temple, which is located adjacent to Masjid Jamik Tambun, was built in 1919 and has been a focal point for devotees for many years. “We’ve raised the [...]
Realising a Dream
Nothing comes easy, as the saying goes. For Kumaravelu (Velu), 50, and Rohn Mani (Ron), 43, their careers have been one roller coaster ride, moving from one job to another. There were times when they had to face insurmountable obstacles which befuddled the mind and numbed the nerves. They served bosses who did not give [...]
Minimising Time
Perak Chief Police Officer assured the public that they would not be unnecessarily delayed when making reports.
Knowing More about Geriatrics
Admitting to seeing a Geriatrician is a big step for most, especially for women but explaining to someone what a Geriatrician is, is quite another matter altogether. So when I suggested to my friend Ella MacDonald that we go and see Dr. Dev Teo, the new Consultant Geriatrician at the Ipoh Specialist Hospital, she looked [...]
Ipoh’s New Councillors
There are four new faces among the 22 city councillors, who were sworn in at the MBI’s Conference Hall on July 28. They were Mr. Choo Kean Seng, Mr. Chang Tat Guan and Mr. Loo Gar Yen from MCA and Encik Mat Zabidi bin Idris from UMNO. The rest, whose appointment expired last June, were [...]
Car-Stealing Syndicate Going Global
The high incidence of car theft is one major factor that contributes to the escalating crime index in the country. Cars stolen in Malaysia are not only sold in neighbouring countries but outside of the ASEAN region. “It’s has gone global,” said Tan Sri Ismail Omar, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, to media representatives [...]
PC Fair 2010
The much anticipated computer fair slated for the month of August at Stadium Indera Mulia has much to offer for both computer buffs and casual visitors. Those wishing to dispose of their old computers can do so with convenience. They can exchange them for cash vouchers which can then be used to purchase ICT products [...]
Ipoh Draft Local Plan 2020
By Fathol Zaman Bukhari Ipohites, exercise your rights judiciously. Inspect the draft local plan and make your objections and representations known… Local Plan Based on the Town and Country Planning Act 1976, a local planning authority is allowed to prepare a local plan. However, it has to be integral to the state structural plan. This [...]
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