Klik GAMBAR Dibawah Untuk Lebih Info

Sumber Asal Berita :-

NST Online: Sports

---

Australia in total control Posted: 08 Sep 2011 05:48 PM PDT PALLEKELE (Sri Lanka): Australia took early charge of the Second Test after bowling out Sri Lanka for a hugely disappointing 174 soon after tea on the opening day in Pallekele yesterday. Fast bowler Ryan Harris led the way with three wickets and Trent Copeland, Mitchell Johnson and Nathan Lyon picked up two each in good batting conditions at the Pallekele International Stadium. Australia, hoping to clinch the three-match series after winning the First Test in Galle by 125 runs, raced to 60 for no loss before bad light ended play 5.2 overs early. Shane Watson returned unbeaten on 36 with six boundaries and Phillip Hughes was on a watchful 23 at stumps. The hosts, electing to bat after winning the toss, never recovered after they lost half the side for 76 by lunch, the top three falling by the eighth over with the score at just 14. Vice-captain Angelo Mathews cracked three sixes and six boundaries in an aggressive 58 to boost the total, but seven batsmen failed to reach double figures. Former captain Kumar Sangakkara chipped in with 48, adding 43 for the fourth wicket with Thilan Samaraweera and 52 for the sixth with Mathews. The elegant left-hander looked set for a major knock when he lost his wicket to part-time bowler Mike Hussey, whose slow-medium delivery was driven to Hughes at short-cover. It was only the third wicket in 61 tests for Hussey and compounded Sri Lanka's woes on a wicket that had rolled out well in favour of the batsmen. Harris struck the first blow in his second over when he forced Tharanga Paranavitana to edge a catch to wicket-keeper Brad Haddin. It was the second successive duck for the left-handed opener, who had failed to score in the second innings at Galle. Sri Lankan captain Tillakaratne Dilshan made four when he tried to leave a ball from Copeland which swung back sharply to clip his off-stump. Copeland also removed Mahela Jayawardene in his next over as Hussey dived to his left at gully to pick up a stunning catch. Jayawardene, whose classy century in Galle failed to save Sri Lanka, managed only four this time. Sri Lanka would have lost Sangakkara cheaply, but Shane Watson spilled a catch at first slip off Johnson when the batsman was on 27. Samaraweera was dismissed 20 minutes before lunch, caught behind off Harris for 18, while Prasanna Jayawardene threw away his wicket just before the break. The Sri Lankan wicket-keeper smashed off-spinner Lyon for a six and four, but holed out in the deep off the last ball of the over. Sangakkara's fall in the afternoon session hastened another collapse before Mathews lashed out in the company of the tailenders. -- AFP

Japan likely to be France's first victim Posted: 08 Sep 2011 05:48 PM PDT AUCKLAND: France's stocks have dived but coach Marc Lievremont remains resolute Les Bleus can break through for their first World Cup triumph starting with Asian champions Japan at North Harbour tomorrow. Lievremont, who took over after the last World Cup, won the 2010 Six Nations but it's been grim in the last 12 months with a record 59-16 defeat at home to Australia in November and a first-ever loss to Italy in the Six Nations. With Philippe Saint-Andre already announced as his successor after the World Cup, Lievremont said he will be disappointed if the French are not champions of the world come Oct 23. Fourth-ranked France have been twice World Cup runners-up in 1987 and 1999 but they will have to topple the top-ranked All Blacks in Pool A if they are to avoid a likely quarter-final with England, winners of this year's Six Nations. The French squad showed the benefits from over two months together by winning both of their warm-up matches against Ireland. "This is a real chance for the French team. For the first time in my four years in charge we had the resources and the time to get to know each other and work on fitness and on our rugby," Lievremont said. "I am happy with that but it is what follows that will determine whether it was all worth it. Now, it is all systems go." Coach John Kirwan is realistic about Japan's Cup chances and has targeted the group matches against Tonga and Canada. "For us it's about being competitive (against France and New Zealand) and Tonga and Canada are the games that are really important for us," Kirwan said this week. "We've had a great lead-in and a great preparation, but it means nothing and we are judged by the World Cup." The 13th-ranked Brave Blossoms have only one win in six World Cup campaigns -- a 52-8 success against lowly Zimbabwe in 1991 -- and have been well beaten in their only two encounters with Les Bleus. "We would like to be competitive against France. We want to show the world how much our game has improved so for us it's about playing our style of game and doing all the things around rugby well," All Black wing great Kirwan said. Team lineups -- Japan: Shaun Webb; Kosuke Endo, Koji Taira, Ryan Nicholas, Hirotoki Onozawa; James Arlidge, Fumiaki Tanaka; Ryukoliniasi Holani, Michael Leitch, Takashi Kikutani (capt), Toshizumi Kitagawa, Luke Thompson; Kensuke Hatakeyama, Shota Horie, Hisateru Hirashima. Replacements: Yusuke Aoki, Nozomu Fujita, Hitoshi Ono, Itaru Taniguchi, Atsushi Hiwasa, Murray Williams, Alisi Tupuailai. France: Cedric Heymans; Vincent Clerc, Aurelien Rougerie, Fabrice Estebanez, Maxime Medard; Francois Trinh-Duc, Dimitri Yachvili; Imanol Harinordoquy, Raphael Lakafia, Thierry Dusautoir (capt), Lionel Nallet, Julien Pierre; Nicolas Mas, William Servat, Fabien Barcella. Replacements: Dimitri Szarzewski, Jean-Baptiste Poux, Pascal Pape, Julien Bonnaire, Morgan Parra, David Skrela, David Marty. -- AFP

You are subscribed to email updates from NST Online: Sports To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

Kredit: www.nst.com.my

Klik GAMBAR Dibawah Untuk Lebih Info

Sumber Asal Berita :-

NST Online Business Times : latest

---

KL Kepong climbs on RM706m expansion Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:22 PM PDT Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd, Malaysia's third-largest palm oil producer, rose to a two-month high after announcing plans to invest RM706 million to expand downstream into derivative products. Its shares climbed 1.3 percent to 21.88 ringgit at 9:04 a.m. in Kuala Lumpur, set for their highest close since July 14. The expansion is "positive" and should boost earnings in three years, Malayan Banking Bhd analyst Ong Chee Ting wrote in a report today. -- Bloomberg

DiGi at new high on cash return, stock split Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:24 PM PDT DiGi.Com Bhd surged to a record in Kuala Lumpur trading after Malaysia's third-largest mobile phone operator proposed to return cash to shareholders and split its shares to attract more investors. The stock jumped 7.5 percent to RM33.46 at 9:03 a.m. local time, set to close at an all-time high. -- Bloomberg

You are subscribed to email updates from Business Times : latest To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

Kredit: www.nst.com.my

Klik GAMBAR Dibawah Untuk Lebih Info

Sumber Asal Berita :-

NST Online: StreetsJohor

---

GIVING HOPE Posted: 07 Sep 2011 10:59 AM PDT 2011/09/07 By Shenton ThomasDe Silva The Breast Cancer Support Group of Johor Baru successfully raised funds for its new building costing RM550,000 THE Breast Cancer Support Group of Johor Baru recently feted more than 300 sponsors and donors at its charity dinner at the Grand Straits Garden in Johor Baru. The dinner themed "Give The Gift of Hope", raised RM250,000 to build a new centre for cancer patients and survivors in the state. Its president, Doris Boo, in her speech thanked friends and members of the public for their support in making the fund-raising effort a success. "Breast cancer survivors and patients have to undergo tough challenges in their fight for recovery from the disease," she said. She said the group gives hope and morale support to survivors and patients. "We want them to let go of what is holding them down. We want them to move forward to a brighter tomorrow," she added. The guests of honour were Johor Baru MP Datuk Seri Shahrir Samad and Tunku Shahariah Tuanku Abdul Rahman, the daughter of former Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman. At the dinner, Shahrir also presented a mock cheque for RM360,000 to Boo for the building fund. The centre, bought at RM550,000, is located at 12 Jalan Ru, Kebun Teh Park, Johor Baru. The idea to set up a building fund was mooted by Boo. Shahrir said he supported the group's cause in their drive to boost morale and provide counselling to women suffering from breast cancer. "I'm impressed with the commitment and efforts of the group. "Johor Baru will become a better place to live if everyone emulates their commitment and efforts in other charity works," he said. At the dinner, guests observed a minute of silence for those who succumbed to their cancer. A procession down the ballroom aisle by a group of cancer survivors holding lit candles accompanied by their children was held at the dinner. Every table too had lit candles to mark the significance of hope for cancer patients and survivors. A three-piece Filipino band serenaded the audience with some oldies as far back as the 1950s. Chinese, English, Filipino and Malay numbers got the audience dancing and in a festive mood. A local artiste also belted out Chinese favourites. A lucky draw and an auction were also held. Items such as handmade comforters, handbags and flowers were some of the things that were auctioned off. A guest donated RM1,000 for a Chinese sentimental number delivered by a Breast Cancer Support Group member. Those who wish to contribute to the group and its cause can call Boo at 07-335 7211 or email to bcsgjb04@hotmail.com.

Tourists drawn to tranquil village Posted: 07 Sep 2011 09:12 AM PDT 2011/09/07 by Yusof Md Lip THE name of my village is Kampung Sarang Buaya (crocodile's nest village). It is true that crocodiles were commonly spotted sunning themselves on the banks of Sungai Sarang Buaya decades ago. In the last 20 years, three villagers had been killed by crocodiles in the river. A child named Kamariah was taking a bath when she was dragged into the river. Before her, two other villagers were also killed, and another injured was by crocodiles. However, the population of the reptiles has been dwindling over the years. Today, it is not easy to spot crocodiles anymore, except the crocodile statue near the entrance to our village in Jalan Batu Pahat-Muar, which has become a landmark. Our village is one of several in Johor which offers homestay accommodation, complete with eco-tourism activities and agro-tourism products. Twelve families are involved in the homestay programme, a favourite among Singaporeans and visitors from out of state. The programme generates income for the families but it is also an opportunity for visitors to experience life in a village. Kampung Sarang Buaya has about 3,000 residents. Eighty per cent of the population is Malay, while the Chinese make up the rest. The Chinese live in housing estates in the Jalan Batu Pahat-Muar trunk road, while the Malays reside in the village near the Batu Pahat-Muar border. The village is surrounded by oil palm and rubber plantations. In recent years, the Johor Tourism Department has realised its tourism potential. The scenic landscape of the paddy fields in our village has put us on the state tourism map in 2008. Apart from paddy fields, tourists also come to visit our hot spring at Sungai Gersek, pineapple and tropical fruit farms, tap rubber trees, take a river cruise, try their hand at tapping rubber, and explore the mangrove swamp. There are handicraft and cottage industries making decorative items from coconut shells and traditional snacks, among others. Palm sugar processing is another highlight of the homestay programme for the visitors. Put it simply, they like the traditional way of life in the village, and enjoy the Malay dances and music. I am a retired farmer. I was appointed the village head in 1998. I am also the chairman of the Kampung Sungai Buaya Homestay Programme. I hope the authorities will help to upgrade our rural roads and provide facilities such as public toilets for the convenience of tourists. Yusof Mohd Lip, 67, has four children and eight grandchildren. He is the chairman of Kampung Sarang Buaya mosque and Village Rukun Tetangga Sector. Interview by Sim Bak Heng

You are subscribed to email updates from NST Online: StreetsJohor To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

Kredit: www.nst.com.my

Klik GAMBAR Dibawah Untuk Lebih Info

Sumber Asal Berita :-

NST Online: Latest

---

Customs officer charged for bribery Posted: 07 Sep 2011 10:54 PM PDT ALOR SETAR: A Customs assistant superintendent was charged in the Sessions Court here today with asking for and receiving a bribe. Lee Kuang Guan, 52, is accused of asking for RM440 from A.Sinappayen as an inducement not to take action against him for bringing out from Langkawi liquor with unpaid duty. Lee, who worked in the passengers inspection unit at the Kuah jetty in Langkawi, is said to have asked for the bribe through the phone at 10.10am on March 26 last year. He was also charged with receiving the bribe in the toilet of the departure hall of the Kuah jetty at 2.30pm the same day. On both counts, Lee faces a jail term of up to 20 years and a fine of RM10,000 or five times the value of the bribe, whichever is higher, under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Act 2009. Judge Mohd Rosli Osman set bail at RM8,000 in one surety after Lee pleaded not guilty, and fixed Oct 11 for mention. -- BERNAMA

New Myvi model records 18,000 in sales Posted: 07 Sep 2011 09:38 PM PDT RAWANG: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua's (Perodua)latest Myvi model has recorded 18,000 in vehicle sales from Jan 4 to yesterday. Managing Director Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said demand for the model is still strong with the Elegance series continuing to receive the highest number of orders from customers. "To date, we have received about 34,000 orders with 18,000 cars having been delivered. We expect to deliver the remaining 16,000 over the next two months," he told reporters after a national flag raising ceremony here, today. The ceremony, along with a mini parade at its headquarters, was for the upcoming Malaysia Day and the 54th Independence Day celebration on Aug 31. Aminar Rashid also said Perodua is on track to achieve its yearly sales target of 190,000 vehicles this year, having sold about 115,000 to date. -- BERNAMA

You are subscribed to email updates from NST Online: Latest To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

Kredit: www.nst.com.my

Klik GAMBAR Dibawah Untuk Lebih Info

Sumber Asal Berita :-

NST Online: Topnews

---

PM announces 8 new investment projects worth RM1.4b Posted: 07 Sep 2011 10:30 PM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced today eight new investment projects worth RM1.4 billion in various sectors such as agriculture, education, aerospace, wholesale, retail and manufacturing. He said Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd will invest RM706 million in an effort to develop the downstream sector of the palm oil industry. In an initiative to develop and position Malaysia as a hub for high value engineering services, Stand Aerospace Malaysia Sdn Bhd, will invest RM177 million. In healthcare, Vasseti Datatech Bhd will invest RM400 million to deploy 1,410 sets of 42" television sets at 168 locations nationwide, including hospitals, 1Malaysia clinics and Ministry of Health sites. For agriculture, Najib said Hannan Corporation Sdn Bhd will invest RM72.6 million in two aquaculture complexes that can produce 14,000 tonnes of white shrimp per annum. On high-value herbal products, Nova Laboratories Sdn Bhd will invest RM16.29 million in research and development as well as pre-clinical and clinical trials to develop three high value herbal products and its commercialisation. Meanwhile, Doorstep Retail Sdn Bhd will invest RM35 million by 2020 to provide a platform of convenience for small medium enterprises (SMEs) in terms of technical support and facilities. Complementing this, Koperasi Jiwa Malaysia Bhd will lead an initiative to provide a virtual mall platform for SMEs to enter the online sphere, with an investment of RM15 million. The eighth investment will see DSEM Holdings Sdn Bhd evolve from contract manufacturing into a company that produces, distributes and markets its own brand of LED products. Turning to human capital, the Prime Minister said MSC Malaysia's MyProCert is a programme to upskill Malaysians towards international certification standards, alongside the National Talent Enhancement Programme (NTEP). He said the NTEP is open to engineering graduates with between one or two years of working experience and those who wish to upskill/re-skill to enter into the electrical and electronics and green technology sectors. Five agencies and companies would spearhead this initiative, namely Akademi Teknologi Hijau Sdn Bhd, the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC), the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) and the Selangor Human Resources Development Centre (SHRDC). Meanwhile, TERAS which aims to increase Bumiputera SMEs, has identified to date 100 Bumiputera SMEs and 1,000 small/micro companies as a starting point. Najib said the participation of Bumiputera SMEs was encouraging and urged more to come on board, going forward. -- BERNAMA

6pc tax on prepaid reloads, sim packs from Sept 15 Posted: 07 Sep 2011 09:43 PM PDT 6pc tax on prepaid reloads, sim packs from Sept 15 KUALA LUMPUR: Purchases of prepaid reloads and prepaid starter/SIM packs for all telcos will be charged a six per cent service tax, effective Sept 15. Prepaid customers would be informed via SMS beginning noon today of this service tax, the Malaysian telco industry said in a joint statement here today. Customers can also refer to the respective telcos' websites for details or contact the customer service centres if they have further queries. The telcos said the service tax is a consumption tax and chargeable to the customer, as provided for in the service tax laws. The Service Tax Act 1975 requires telecommunication companies to levy service tax at the prevailing rate on telecommunication services, including mobile prepaid services. This is similar to the service tax levied on food and beverage purchases from restaurants and hotels. Whilst service tax on prepaids is not new, the telcos have been absorbing it for mobile prepaid services since the introduction in 1998. The move taken is to ensure mobile prepaid services remain competitive compared to the postpaid, given the high prepaid rates for calls and SMS at its onset. With prepaid rates progressively reduced over the years, it is currently offered at very competitive rates. "With the six per cent service tax on prepaid services, a customer who purchases a RM10 prepaid reload will need to pay RM10.60, with the 60 sen being the service tax," the statement said.-- BERNAMA Air your comment on this issue: 6pc tax on prepaid reloads, sim packs from Sept 15 Log in with your Facebook account or use the form below to comment. New Straits Times reserves the right not to publish offensive or abusive comments and those of hate speech, harassment, commercial promos and invasion of privacy. Your IP will be logged and may be used to prevent further submission.The views expressed here are that of the members of the public and unless specifically stated are not those of NST.

You are subscribed to email updates from NST Online: Topnews To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

Kredit: www.nst.com.my

Klik GAMBAR Dibawah Untuk Lebih Info

Sumber Asal Berita :-

NST Online: Exclusive

---

<b>2 - 0</b> Posted: 14 Mar 2011 10:28 AM PDT 2010/11/04 Joniston Bangkuai, Patrick Sennyah and Sajahan Waheed news@nst.com.my KUALA LUMPUR: Substantive swings produced two key by-election victories for the Barisan Nasional tonight. BN has now won three of the four of by-elections this year, losing Sibu by 398 votes. In Kelantan, BN wrested the Galas State seat from Pas by a majority of 1,190 - improving its near-victory in the July 2009 Manik Urai by-election when the coalition lost by 65 votes. BN shall now look to repeat the kind of performance it produced in the 2004 general election when it won 21 state seats in Kelantan. As for now, Galas brings its state seats to 7 in a 45-seat Legislative Assembly. The Galas by-election was called following the death of Pas' Che Hashim Sulaima, 46, on Sept 27 from colon cancer. Che Sulaima had defeated BN's Mohd Saufi Deraman by a 646 vote-majority in the March 2008 general election. In the 2004 general election, Che Hashim had lost to Mohamad Saufi, by 1,729 votes. Significantly for Kelantan politics, the Galas battle had been billed as contest between BN's Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah and Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat, the Kelantan Menteri Besar and Pas spiritual leader. Analysts had said that a Pas defeat would be seen as a sign of Nik Aziz losing grip. He is 79 and had been Menteri Besar since 1990. "The face to face interaction adopted by BN has worked..this is a indicator of how BN can change," Prof Dr Sivamurugan Pandian of Universiti Sains Malaysia told the New Straits Times tonight. Pas had during the campaigning mocked Abdul Aziz Yusoff, the BN candidate for his lack of qualification. Dr Zulkefli Mohamed of Pas now has to his name three unsuccessful attempts to win seats in the Gua Musang area. The results of the nation's 12th by election since March 2008 were announced by returning officer Wan Mustapa Abdul Hamid at the Gua Musang Civic Centre here tonight. Many of Chinese voters in Galas had returned to BN, according to preliminary analysis of the results. Pas lost in Kampung Baru, which is a Chinese majority area by 41 votes. It garnered more than 200 over votes there in the general election. The BN election machinery which was led by Tengku Razaleigh, the Gua Musang MP, had adopted a new campaign strategy this time where they focused on a more personal approach as opposed to big scale ceramah and large entourages. Election Commission deputy chairman, Datuk Wan Ahmad Wan Omar said voter turnout was 82.71 per cent or 9,555 of the total 11,553 voters in the constituency, compared to a 80.57 per cent turnout in 2008. In Batu Sapi, the choice of a woman as a candidate and the joint-leadership of Datuk Seri Musa Aman and Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan of Parti Bersatu Sabah had contributed to the increase of majority from 3,708 (2008 general election) to 6,359, analysts said. "My husband is watching me now and I think he is proud of me," said the BN candidate, Datin Linda Tsen Thau Lin. Tsen's husband Datuk Edmund Chong was the late parliamentarian of Batu Sapi. His death on Oct 9 had led to the by-election.

UiTM student posts highest score in accounting course Posted: 10 Mar 2011 03:55 PM PST 2010/12/23 By Hanif Miswan SHAH ALAM: Few Malaysians can stake claim to being the best in the world, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) student Khalid Kamarulzaman is one of them. He was acclaimed the 'World's Best CAT Graduate' in the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) programme. The results were announced in October. The 19-year-old Faculty of Accountancy student scored the highest aggregate of 474 marks or an average of almost 95 per cent, for five advanced CAT papers. CAT is an international qualification offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the global body for professional accountants headquartered in the United Kingdom. The qualification provides the graduate with the necessary knowledge and skills in Finance and Accounting to perform an accounting-support role. It is also designed to fast-track students towards a full-fledged career in accountancy. Khalid achieved a perfect score in Drafting Financial Statements (T6) and came close in Managing People and Systems (T5) with 98 per cent. His marks in these two papers were the highest in the world. He also posted 97 per cent for Planning - Control and Performance Management (T7), 90 per cent for Preparing Taxation Computations (T9) and 89 per cent for Managing Finances (T10). "It was important for me to shine in this programme as it has placed me on the right path to achieving my dreams so I can help my less fortunate family," said Khalid in an interview with Varsity Voice on Nov 21. Although he expected to pass the CAT exams with flying colours, the outstanding results were "...a dream come true, and a tribute to my love for mathematics and numbers". The third son in a family of nine siblings from Hulu Langat, Selangor, Khalid has now set his sights on completing another 11 courses in the ACCA programme to become a chartered certified accountant. "CAT is only the first step. I intend to do just as well in the ACCA examination before gaining work experience and eventually opening up my own accountancy practice." "For now, I must be careful not to get too carried away as there is still a lot to learn and a long way to go before I can fulfill my aspirations," he added. The CAT programme was first offered by the faculty in 2002 to SPM graduates who had at least five credits, inclusive of Mathematics, Malay and English. Khalid was recognised as a top student during the Faculty's Excellence Day on Oct 6, during which he received an award from UiTM's Vice Chancellor Datuk Professor Dr Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar. (Ed: This article first appeared in Varsity Voice, a monthly publication jointly produced by the New Straits Times and Universiti Teknoogi MARA (UiTM) under the newspaper's Journalism on Campus project.)

You are subscribed to email updates from NST Online: Exclusive To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

Kredit: www.nst.com.my

Klik GAMBAR Dibawah Untuk Lebih Info

Sumber Asal Berita :-

NST Online: Sports

---

Football: Cardiff get first bite at Safee Posted: 07 Sep 2011 05:21 PM PDT 2011/09/08 Devinder Singh devinder@nst.com.my Safee Sali has two weeks to impress Cardiff. CARDIFF City stole a march on Queens Park Rangers by offering national striker Safee Sali a two-week trial at the Welsh club starting from Monday. Safee will attend the trial with English Championship side Cardiff for two weeks until Sept 27 after having secured the approval of his current club, Indonesian Super League side Pelita Jaya. "Every Malaysian football fan follows the English game and I'm no different. Even as a kid, I've always dreamt of one day plying my trade in the English league and now I have a chance to do that with this trial. "The door has been opened for me. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am going to give it my all to prove my credentials," said Safee in a statement yesterday. Cardiff chairman Datuk Chan Teck Ghee confirmed Safee's impending arrival in the Welsh city where he said the striker is in for the time of his life. "I can confirm that he leaves on Sept 12 till 27 for a full trial," Teck Ghee told Timesport yesterday. "It's a trial with the first team so he's going to have one hell of an experience. He'll know what level he is at and he's really looking forward to it. "There's a lot of talent back home and it's time we start unearthing the gifted by giving them proper exposure. I think this could be the beginning of a revolution." Asked how the arrangement for a trial came about, Teck Ghee added: "With hard work and perseverance. We asked the right people and we've done everything above board. "His current club Pelita have also agreed to this trial and they are happy to let him go. It would be a great for them as well, I'm sure." Safee, who began his career with Kuala Lumpur and also played for Sarawak, only moved from Selangor to Pelita Jaya in February and has scored 10 goals in 15 appearances for the Indonesian club but he is now a man very much in demand. His stock began to rise when he scored five goals for Malaysia from the semi-finals onwards in the national team's successful AFF Cup campaign last December. Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, chairman of English Premier League club QPR, last month spoke of giving Safee a trial but it appears that Cardiff have got a move on from the London-based club. Last month, Teck Ghee also offered Safiq Rahim a trial with Cardiff, which the national skipper will undergo after Selangor's interest in the on-going Malaysia Cup ends. QPR manager Neil Warnock rates Safee highly and described the 27-year-old forward as the "David Beckham of Malaysia." "There's going to be opportunities now with the chairman's contact in Malaysia. It's a very emerging country football-wise, Safee Sali is the David Beckham of Malaysia. "I think everyone knows him and there is a problem at the moment with regards to the work permit in bringing players in from Malaysia. But that will not stop us from bringing players over," said Warnock in an online conference with Malaysian media yesterday. If successful, Safee will have done what several previous Malaysian players tried and failed before him including Baddrol Bakhtiar and Bunyamin Umar (Chelsea) and Syed Adney Syed Hussain (Middlesbrough and Darlington).

Golf / Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia: Aretha, Ainil join the elite Posted: 07 Sep 2011 05:19 PM PDT (From left) Thailand's Tanaporn Kongkiatkrai and Porani Chutichai with Malaysia's Aretha Pan and Ainil Johani yesterday. — Picture by Osman Adnan ARETHA Pan and Ainil Johani Abu Bakar scored an identical 16-over 158 after two rounds to finish on top of the national qualifying leaderboard to earn their berths in the US$1.9 million (RM5.67 million) Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2011 yesterday. The 21-year-old Ainil Johani, who turned professional last year, said she was looking forward to making her appearance at the LPGA Tour sanctioned competition. "I didn't play well today (yesterday) but I'm glad that I will join world-class players at the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia," said Ainil Johani. The Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club on Oct 13-16. Aretha, who qualified for the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia for the second time, hoped that she could shrug off her nervousness when she takes on the world's best women golfers. "Last year, I really couldn't focus on my game. I was mesmerised by the professional players in action. But this year, I want to focus on my own game," said Aretha. Meanwhile, Thailand's Porani Chutichai and Tanaporn Kongkiatkrai also booked their tickets with scores of six-over 148 and seven-over 149, respectively. Both of the Thai players topped the regional qualifying leaderboard which was held concurrently with the national qualifying session. -- Bernama

You are subscribed to email updates from NST Online: Sports To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

Kredit: www.nst.com.my