Archive for February, 2012
Y’s Men’s Yee Sang
Y’s Men’s Club of Ipoh celeberated Chinese New Year with a sumptuous dinner at a leading Chinese restaurant in Ipoh Garden East recently. The mandatory “yee sang” toss was done with the eager participation of all members present. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of cash awards to two members’ children who scored [...]
Houses For Destitute
Yong Kam Sang, 56, of Buntong was so elated when told that a brand new house would be built on the site of his present abode. The person who delivered the good news was none other than Chief Minister, Dato’ Seri DiRaja Zambry Abd Kadir who dropped by Yong’s shack at Jalan Kuang, Buntong on [...]
Selvamany – More than a Teacher
This is a biography of a teacher with a great heart. His mission in life was to teach as best as he could and to be always there for his students. As a teacher, he was able to inspire, discipline and motivate his students towards success. He cared for his students, their studies, their welfare, [...]
Alumni Launched
The first batch of UniKL RCMP’s (Royal College of Medicine, Perak) medical students are about to graduate. To commemorate this auspicious occasion, the undergraduates pooled their resources and, with the help of the college authorities, launched the MBBS 2012 Alumni. The function, held at Heritage Hotel, Ipoh, recently, was dubbed “Malam Himpunan Permata”. The objective [...]
Knowledge Sharing Session
At the invitation of Spacetoon Media Hub Sdn Bhd and K-Perak, Klang-born, Kian Chai Ng was the guest speaker at the knowledge-cum-experience sharing session held at Perak Techno Trade Centre, Ipoh recently. Kian is currently the lead concept artist with Las Vegas-based Petroglyph Games. He has more than three years’ experience in graphic design and [...]
Sharing CNY Joys
As part of its CSR (corporate social responsibility) initiative, Perak Community Specialist Hospital celebrated Chinese New Year with inmates of Rumah Seri Bahagia, a senior citizens’ home, and kids from Salvation Army Children’s Home. The occasion had the tacit support of BAIDURI, the Perak Association of State Assemblymen’s Wives. The guests of honour were Datin [...]
Exclusive Freehold Bungalows
Accessible exclusivity, a stately home to call your own The Thompson Residences development in Ipoh is exclusive yet easily accessible. The 13.32-acre freehold project plays host to 47 exclusive and luxurious double-storey bungalows with built-ups ranging from 4,800 to 8,600 sq.ft., and prices starting from RM2.78 million. It is tucked between Jalan Tun Dr Ismail [...]
A Day with Village Heads in Perak
The Centre for Rural Transformation (RTC), Gopeng, organised a programme A Day with the Village Heads in Perak at TEMAN (Terminal Makanan Negara) in Simpang Pulai. In his short opening address, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri DiRaja Dr Zambry bin Abdul Kadir said that RTC provides a network for marketing products made in the village. Minister [...]
A RM5.1-Million Boost
The New Year holds a special meaning for Yayasan Bina Upaya Darul Ridzuan (YBU). The foundation, tasked to cater to the needs of the poor and the marginalised in the state, is into its second year of operation. The progress of time does not diminish its desire to be in the forefront of the state [...]
Fulfilling a Pledge
It was a moment of realisation for the Perak Malayalee Association when Datuk Aminuddin Hanafiah, Political Secretary to Dato’ Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah, Minister of Finance II, came by their association headquarters at Medan Istana, Ipoh, to hand over a cheque for RM150,000. The money was pledged by Husni at the PMA-organised Onam celebration (harvest [...]