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Friday, September 03, 2010, 04.38 AM

REFUGEES IN NEED: Pakistanis displaced by floods take their turn for relief goods at a Pakistani navy distribution point in a makeshift camp in Thatta district on September 2, 2010. Relief efforts in flood-ravaged Pakistan are being stretched by the "unprecedented scale" of the disaster, with the flow of international aid almost at a standstill, the UN said on September 2. Thousands remain trapped by floodwaters in the hardest-hit southern province of Sindh, while others are complaining of going without food or water for days and some are being forced to live in the rubble of their ruined homes. - AFP PHOTO/RIZWAN TABASSUM
Sep 2, 2010 8:42 pm

VINDICATED: Former Ampang Jaya Municipal Council enforcement director Capt (R) Abdul Kudus Ahmad raises his hands in victory after being acquitted of 24 counts of graft following his appeal against his conviction and sentence of 11 years’ and 10 months jail and fine RM370,000 meted by the Sessions Court last year. Read more of his bittersweet reaction here. - Picture by ROSLIN MAT TAHIR
Sep 2, 2010 4:27 pm

STORM FURY: Trees are uprooted as Typhoon Kompasu lashes the South Korean city of Chuncheon on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. Typhoon Kompasu slammed into South Korea on Thursday, killing three people in what officials said was the strongest tropical storm to hit the Seoul area in 15 years. - AP Photo/Yonhap, Lee Sang-hack
Sep 2, 2010 4:02 pm

NOW, THAT IS TRULY IMPRESSIVE! A model demonstrates a water proof test on the new heavy duty notebook computer of Japanese electronics giant Panasonic "Toughbook CF-31", equipped with Intel's Core i5 processor on its CPU and a 13.1-inch LCD display in Tokyo on September 2, 2010. The new Toughbook with fully water, dust, shock and vibration-resistant magnesium alloy body, will go on sale in Japan from November 18. -- Picture AFP/Yoshikazu Tsuno
Sep 2, 2010 2:04 pm

AND THIS GOES OUT TO RIVAL OZAWA-SAN... Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan (R) touches his nose as he listens to ruling Democratic Party former secretary general Ichiro Ozawa during a political debate ahead of the party leadership election at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo September 2, 2010. -- Picture by REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao
Sep 2, 2010 2:00 pm

THE SUPREME COMMISSIONER OF THE FASHION POLICE WITH AN AK 47 FOR A TONGUE... Media personality and red-carpet fashion critic Joan Rivers attends the after party for the opening night of "It Must Be Him" at 48 Lounge on September 1, 2010 in New York City. -- Picture by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images/AFP
Sep 2, 2010 1:44 pm

AND, DOWNWARDS, SHE TAPERS OFF INTO NOTHINGNESS... Victoria Beckham attends Instyle's "Dinner With A Desiger" for Brian Atwood at Soho House on June 2, 2010 in West Hollywood, California. -- Picture by John Shearer/Getty Images for InStyle/AFP
Sep 2, 2010 1:40 pm

THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT...TONY'S MEMOIR HAS BEEN ATTACKED BY THE BRITISH PRESS Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is here seen at a gathering of leaders to deliver a joint statement on Middle East Peace talks in the East Room of the White House in Washington September 1, 2010. (Blair just released his memoir, titled A Journey: My Political Life) -- Picture by REUTERS/Jason Reed
Sep 2, 2010 1:32 pm

THE RODDICK SLAYER... Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia looks on after defeating Andy Roddick of the United States during his second round men's singles match on day three of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 1, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. -- Picture by Justin Heiman/Getty Images/AFP
Sep 2, 2010 1:15 pm

POWER PLAYER... THE ONE TO WATCH... Samantha Stosur of Australia reacts after a point against Anastasia Rodionova of Australia during her second round women's singles match on day three of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 1, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. -- Picture by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP
Sep 2, 2010 10:29 am

Former MPAJ enforcement director wins appeal

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SHAH ALAM: After seven years of ‘battle’, former Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcement director shed tears of joy after the High Court here acquitted him of ...[ more ]

'Fact-based mainstream media more trustworthy'

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KUALA LUMPUR: The mainstream media enjoys an advantage over the new media as it is fact-based, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak yesterday.[ more ]

Datukship suspended

KLANG: Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has suspended the datukship titles conferred on Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik and O.C. Phang following criminal charges filed against them over the ...[ more ]

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Local government council agrees to gated community guidelines

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PUTRAJAYA: The National Council for Local Government (MNKT) today agreed to the Gated Community and Guarded Neighbourhood guidelines at its meeting chaired by Tan Sri Muhyiddin ... [ more ]

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Malaysia appreciates role in Philippine peace process
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Two get jail, rotan for rape
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Surgeons need consent from female patients before photographing intimate parts
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Man gets death for murdering lover
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Hari Raya gift from highways to motorists

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Najib pays visit and breaks fast with NSTP staffs

Happy 53rd Merdeka Day from NSTP Group

National Geographic presents the inspiring story of Tun Abdul Razak

LOCAL

THE MERDEKA AWARD:
Patriotism propels him to greater heights

PATRIOTISM is something Malaysia’s first astronaut holds close to his heart. And, for him, it is something that should be shown by every one at all times, not just on ... [ more ]

BUSINESS

Rise in PN17 firms not a worry: Yusli

A jump in the number of financially troubled companies this year is not alarming because the country is coming out of an economic slowdown, says ... [ more ]

AMMB won't sacrifice profits for mart share

STREETS

CENTRAL

Few cycle despite campaign

PUTRAJAYA: Despite efforts by the Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) to make the administrative capital a bicycle-friendly city, few are making use of the designated bicycle ... [ more ]

JOHOR

A passion for all things old

WHEN he was 5 years old, Wan Tian Choong and his family moved from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Baru, where his father started a coffee shop at No. 141 Jalan Ngee Heng. [ more ]

SPORTS

Football: Mourinho: I’m real not fiction like Harry Potter

MADRID: Jose Mourinho believes he is the ideal person to bring long-term stability to Real Madrid, and has played down the significance of their disappointing opening day draw at ... [ more ]

WORLD

OP-ED

EDITORIAL

Iraq’s future

IN announcing that American combat operations in Iraq have officially come to an end, in his televised address from the Oval Office, United States President Barack Obama presented ... [ more ]

CHOK SUAT LING

What it takes to be truly 1Malaysia

IT'S two days after Merdeka Day and a festive mood continues to linger in the air. It will probably remain there till Hari Raya Aidilfitri, slightly more than a week away. [ more ]

FRANK CHING

Human rights can still take root in China

THE only lady vice-minister in China's Foreign Ministry is Fu Ying, a well-coiffed, sophisticated, mild-mannered 57-year-old, an ethnic Mongol who speaks flawless English, who has ... [ more ]

In a quandary over Afghan exit plan

The United States and its allies’ withdrawal from Afghanistan may throw the impoverished nation into a new, far more dangerous regional war, warns JOSCHKA FISCHER [ more ]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Merdeka Day reflections: On being a patriot

AS I watched the commandos filing out of the stadium after their performance, which was shown live on RTM on Merdeka Day, I felt a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes.[ more ]

Merdeka Day reflections: The cure for racism is a better economy

I REFER to the letter “Lacking mutual goal to unite us” by Zamri Mahmud of Kuala Lumpur (NST, Aug 31), where he asked: “What then is the mutual goal or objective ...[ more ]

Education: National schools are better for ethnic unity

STUDIES on education in a multicultural society have shown that ethnic diversity is not a threat to national unity. The problem of racial polarisation is more due to a separation ...[ more ]

Unity: Let’s learn other faiths

I REFER to the editorial “The ties that blind” (NST, Aug 30). It could not have come at a better time. I am glad people have looked at the “misbehaviour” ...[ more ]

Medical treatment: Health Ministry doing its best

I REFER to the letter “Don’t discriminate” by S.T. Raj of Klang (NST, Aug 30).[ more ]

A blaze of glory at 53rd national day celebration : Happy 53rd Merdeka Day to all Malaysians!
Malaysian's home in West Kalimantan pelted with stones by vigilantes : BENDERA hostilities means business. Both governments need to address ...
Rethinking retirement : Many think that retiring age extended to 60 is good but ...
The ties that blind : Boys are just boys. When we were kids, we used to make fun of ...
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Religious sparks of technology

Hi-tech touch to age-old religious practices. IZWAN ISMAIL meets the entrepreneur who finds success doing just that [ more ]

Nurturing future animators

Budding talents in animation were unearthed at a recent workshop in Cyberjaya. IZWAN ISMAIL has the story [ more ]

Dam-bi bikini material

DANCING queen Son Dam-bi, who made her singing debut in 2007, has taken the top spot in music site Bugs’ recent survey on “Korean female singer that looks good in ... [ more ]

Another new HD channel

AXN Beyond HD is Astro’s newest channel with first-run programmes just for Malaysia, writes DENNIS CHUA [ more ]

Popular Android handsets

Android smartphones are not only user-friendly but also good for multitasking as they can run several applications simultaneously, writes SITI SYAMEEN MD KHALILI [ more ]

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Showbiz: Another new HD channel

AXN Beyond HD is Astro’s newest channel with first-run programmes just for Malaysia, writes DENNIS CHUA[ more ]

ORIENTAL WHIRL: Dam-bi bikini material

DANCING queen Son Dam-bi, who made her singing debut in 2007, has taken the top spot in music site Bugs’ recent survey on “Korean female singer that looks good in ...[ more ]

CHINESE CD REVIEWS: Believe in Jane, you must

JANE ZHANG Believe in Jane (Universal Music)[ more ]

Go HEALTHY on Tuesday

Sporting friends

Go to any park or futsal court and you will find young people having a good time exercising with friends. SYIDA LIZTA AMIRUL IHSAN finds out why they keep fit [ more ]

Love heals all wounds

IN the spirit of the upcoming Hari Raya when family and friends greet each other with “Maaf Zahir Batin” which means “Forgive my physical and emotional ... [ more ]

Diet low in vitamin K

If you’re placed on blood thinners, you need a diet that has moderate to low vitamin K content. SUZANNA PILLAY checks out three recipes [ more ]

Braces for knee pain

Those suffering from knee osteoarthritis can have another reason to smile. An alternative to knee surgery is to use an unloading knee brace, writes SUZANNA PILLAY [ more ]

Non-surgical options for back pain

RETIREE John Phang, 79, is an avid gardener who likes to potter around the garden tending to plants and flowers. Unfortunately, his hobby has caused him to suffer from severe back ... [ more ]

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The big picture: Give thanks, with a grateful heart

SOMETIMES, we need to be reminded of how lucky we are.[ more ]

Showbiz: The Music Man on a dual mission

The multi-talented Wang Lee Hom is the first musician in Asia to tie a concept album to a movie. WENDY WONG finds out more[ more ]

Showbiz: Portrait of Tun Abdul Razak

From the National Geographic Channel, Finas and Astro come a heartfelt tribute to Malaysia’s visionary second Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, writes DENNIS CHUA [ more ]

Step in STYLE on Wednesday

Swirling into Monaco

Malaysian designer Tom Abang Saufi brings her joie de vivre to the French Riviera in her Romance of Borneo collection for the Islamic Fashion Festival, writes INTAN MAIZURA AHMAD KAMAL [ more ]

Tried & tested

Not blessed with long lashes, ANUSHA K tries batting with falsies [ more ]

Shu Uemura Tokyo Lash Bar

TAGGED the most anticipated annual lash event of the year, shu uemura’s 2010 Tokyo Lash Bar was held on July 21. [ more ]

Creating the ’Electrifying Shine’ look

ACCREDITED make-up artist Peggie created the Electrifying Shine image as part of the Black Book artists creation for the neo-tokyo odyssey lash collection 2010. [ more ]

Put on a new face

ANUSHA K. finds out more about LancÔme’s latest offerings which promise to have you looking radiant [ more ]

Well Lit: UNDER THE SLEDGEHAMMER

The philosophically complex piece by Milan Kundera is under the sledgehammer, and a perplexed SU AZIZ is dropping it fast![ more ]

Well Lit: Read ‘Evening Is the Whole Day’ instead

It’s a book, according to UMAPAGAN AMPIKAIPAKAN, that had wasted the time he invested reading it but to be fair, it certainly reserves the right to fail[ more ]

Well Lit: Mighty good yarns

A collection of 19 classic Conan the Barbarian stories that will left UMAPAGAN AMPIKAIPAKAN chilled and thrilled[ more ]

Great HOLIDAYS begin on Thursday

Gung-ho about Mt Kinabalu challenge

Via ferrata is a new craze when climbing Mount Kinabalu, and ZALINA MOHD SOM gets a dose of timing to Walk the Torq and reach Low’s Peak [ more ]

Towards sustainable tourism

LAVIINIA DHANAGUNAN finds out why all of us need to do our part [ more ]

Sand sculpture competition in Cherating

NO beach holiday is complete without sculpting something from the fine sands. [ more ]

New-look Thistle

THISTLE Port Dickson Resort is now in its second phase of its refurbishment although it just opened its doors a year ago. [ more ]

Patrons Savour the Moments

THE Swiss-Garden Hotel & Residences Kuala Lumpur rewards its patrons with a new loyalty programme, the Savour Loyalty Card. [ more ]

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Showbiz: Varsity shenanigans

INIDHU INIDHU (Tamil) Directed by K.V. Guhan Starring Narayan, Arun Iswaran, Vimal, Sharan Sharma, Reshmi Menon, Sonia Deepti, Benaas, Gia Umar, Sunny Saurav, Adith, Anjala ...[ more ]

Showbiz: The heart-wrenching decision

Now Showing : AFTERSHOCK Directed by Feng Xiaogang Starring Zhang Jingchu, Chen Daoming, Xu Fan, Zhang Guogiang[ more ]

Showbiz: Raya evergreens with jazzy touch

More than two decades since her last festive record, Sheila Majid is back with a special Raya album, writes NUR AQIDAH AZIZI[ more ]

SHOWBIZ on Friday

A peek into the past

Dance remains an important aspect of Malaysia’s cultural life, not only as a creative form but also as a community expression [ more ]

Camp Rock on the warpath

Watch it on the Disney Channel as two camps battle for musical recognition in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam [ more ]

One woman, many identities

Get inside the quirky world of Tara Gregson who has multiple personalities, in the award-winning TV series United States Of Tara [ more ]

Celebrating National Day

The nation’s 53rd birthday is on Tuesday and ntv7 is celebrating it with style. Watch out for its Merdeka specials [ more ]

Local touch to iconic GI Joe

IT professional Sheldon Goh is now living his childhood dream of becoming a comic artist, writes RIDZWAN A. RAHIM [ more ]

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Showbiz: One woman, many identities

Get inside the quirky world of Tara Gregson who has multiple personalities, in the award-winning TV series United States Of Tara[ more ]

People: Nurturing new talents

Budding talents got to embrace HD quality filmmaking during the Panasonic Digital Film Fiesta Malaysia 2010 contest, writes RIDZWAN A. RAHIM [ more ]

People: Local touch to iconic GI Joe

IT professional Sheldon Goh is now living his childhood dream of becoming a comic artist, writes RIDZWAN A. RAHIM[ more ]

LIVE it up on Saturday

Adding music to your garden

What better way to turn your garden into a showpiece than by planting Clerodendrums, known for their exquisite flowers, writes ELAINE YIM [ more ]

A tiny Victorian cottage in Delhi

The most magical things in life are the ones that spring up where you least expect them — here’s what a couple found out with their gingerbread house in the Catskills ... [ more ]

Revenge, the name of the game

In this edition of Dead To Rights: Retribution, FAIZUL AZIM SAIFUL walks with tough cop Jack Slate and his four-legged partner Shadow to thrash violent criminals [ more ]

Keeping minds active

Beyond the fun and challenge, family strategy games are also a great way for family and friends to connect, enthuses EDWIN WONG [ more ]

De la Pena goes for goal

New season, new presenter. AREF OMAR chats with ESPN Star Sports’ Jason de la Pena [ more ]

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Showbiz: Simply electrifying

NOW SHOWING : STEP UP 3D Directed by Jon Chu Starring Rick Malambri, Adam G. Sevani, Sharni Vinson, Alyson Stoner, Keith Stallworth, Kendra Andrews, Stephen Boss, Joe Slaughter, ...[ more ]

Showbiz: Mobile link-up with celebrities

There’s a new way to get to know your favourite local artistes, writes NUR AQIDAH AZIZI[ more ]

Showbiz: Just-in his element

Justin Lo lays bare his feelings at his recent concert in Genting, writes WENDY WONG[ more ]

Sunday Life&Times

Amber’s aglow

Mum-to-be Amber Chia talks to SUZANNA PILLAY about the power of a positive attitude for good health and baby [ more ]

Art of reinvention

She’s retired from government service and from her party posts, but Jaya Booshane tells SANTHA OORJITHAM she’s as busy as ever [ more ]

To the women in our lives

MANY may not know this but Aug 25 is the annual National Women Day in Malaysia. Let’s stop for a moment to reflect on how women have influenced and shaped us for the better. [ more ]

Take your pet to work

Fancy having your pet around when you’re at work? At Mars Malaysia you can do just that, writes SUSHMA VEERA [ more ]

Ode to the unsung heroes

IT does not take dire circumstances and an outstanding personality to become a hero or an effective caregiver. Extraordinary circumstances will be highlighted in the media and ... [ more ]

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Then and now: Performing arts doyenne

DATUK Faridah Merican, the First Lady of Malaysian Theatre, is a respected nation-builder in her own unique way.[ more ]

Spincity: Teresa Teng tribute

Unforgettable Teresa Teng Where: Plenary Hall in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) When: Sept 4, 8pm Admission: Tickets are priced between RM98 and RM598[ more ]

Showbiz: Tussle for Emmy glory

Which television show will win an Emmy award this year? Here are the top contenders[ more ]

LEARNING CURVE

Issues: Setting sights on education

As Malaysia celebrates its 53rd independence on Tuesday, blind lawyer Mah Hassan Omar retraces his scholastic journey into the local special needs education system, writes ... [ more ]

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