Category: Commentary
The Last Post – Story of The Emergency (1948-1960) & Commemorative Events
This is a true story about the magnificent roles that everyone played, particularly those in the planting and mining sectors, the Malaysian Armed Forces, the Royal Malaysian Police and its ancillary units, members of government and non-governmental agencies and the ordinary civilians who lost their lives during the Emergency (1948 to 1960).
Ipoh City Hall Never Fails To Amaze
Of late, there have been many grouses raised by residents of Ipoh of the lackadaisical attitude of Ipoh City Hall. Complaints are not resolved despite reminders and even to the extent of highlighting issues to the media. It appears that they have taken a stand not to respond to and adopt a laid-back attitude with [...]
Why Appoint An Under-Achiever?
I find it strange why an under-achiever is reappointed to a position of prominence after having her service terminated. Professor Dr Rugayah Mohamed was formerly the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) of Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn. Her service was terminated by the university in early February of this year. Feeling aggrieved by the [...]
Arts Chat
Arts Chat (Sembang Seni) is a series of discussions on arts, culture and language to be held at Institut Darul Ridzuan’s PORT (People of Remarkable Talents) every second Thursday of the month. The first in the series kicked off on Thursday, February 16 with the topic, “Should Politics Interfere In Arts?” Panellists were Dr Awang [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In Aid of Education
Yayasan Pendidikan Kampar, the education foundation of Kampar parliamentary constituency, organised a charity dinner recently to raise funds for its activities this year. The dinner, attended by about 600 people, was held at the banquet hall of the State Secretariat Building, Ipoh. The foundation, supported by the education bureau of UMNO Kampar, runs a study-group [...]