Category: Commentary
Nur Sofiera’s Condition
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 [...]
Misleading Information
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 [...]
Club to Promote VPY 2012
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.
Will The Non-Muslims Get A Crematorium?
I refer to the article ‘Hassle over a Crematorium’ (IE Issue 132, Nov 16-30, 2011). A few politicians were trying to mislead the Indians in Buntong and create an impression that the crematorium is a Hindu issue and must be dealt with immediately, in spite of the state government sitting on it for years. The [...]
Husni’s Media Night
Perak’s media fraternity had a merry time during the Media Night bash thrown by the Member of Parliment for Tambun, Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadziah. Unfortunately, Ahmad Husni was not in attendance as he had to attend the banquet of YDP Agong Tuanku Mizan in Kuala Lumpur. Ahmad Husni’s speech was read by his special [...]
Impiana Hotel Christmas Light-Up
It was a very special night for The Impiana Hotel Ipoh as they launched their Christmas Celebrations as well as kick-starting the “From the Heart” – Christmas Charity Drive. Invited for this auspicious evening were corporate guests of the Hotel, who have championed and supported them throughout the year. The Christmas Celebrations – [...]
Help Make VPY 2012 A Success
The launch of the Perak Tourism Newsletter by Dato’ Hamidah Osman on July 26 at Heritage Hotel, Ipoh is most timely in view of Visit Perak Year (VPY) 2012. Hamidah’s message in the inaugural issue of the newsletter reinforces the state government’s commitment in making the event a reality despite the predictions of the many [...]
Master of His Craft
“By his work one knows the workman,” once ventured a poet. It is probably an opinion shared readily by artists. Wong Kean Choon, a well-known figure in the art circle of Ipoh, spoke of the same sentiment when asked what influences an artist’s painting style. Kean Choon, who turns 70 this year, believes that every [...]