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Football: Safee eyes return trip Posted: 26 Sep 2011 04:53 PM PDT 2011/09/27 From Zaharah Othman nstsport@nstp.com.my Safee Sali spent two weeks training with Cardiff City. CARDIFF: Malaysia striker Safee Sali, 27, leaves for home today with hopes that one day he will return as a player with Cardiff City. After two weeks of trials with the Malaysian-owned team, Safee, dubbed the "Malaysian Beckham" by a Welsh newspaper, was full of enthusiasm. Watching the Cardiff City versus Leicester City match on Sunday, Safee was a known figure among the Cardiff City crowd, mingling and signing autographs. "I have really had a good experience here, one that is beneficial for my football career, and also one that will benefit the national team," he said. "The training here is indeed more professional and there is much to learn from them; full concentration, speed and fast and decisive actions. Their standards are really high," he said. "Football is a team game and I know what I bring back with me will benefit my team. This kind of opportunity is indeed very valuable and I hope many more will have the chance to train here and together, we can form a top team for the country." It is the striker's hope that he would be able to play with the team but for now, he said it was up to Cardiff and their manager to evaluate his abilities. And then there is the visa issue, which Safee could not comment much about as it all depended on whether he is selected by the club. "I do hope to play for the club as I have done my best but it is up to the manager here and also the visa."

Tennis / Malaysian Open: Baghdatis sails through Posted: 26 Sep 2011 04:49 PM PDT 2011/09/27 Reports by Ajitpal Singh and Fadli Ishak nstsport@nstp.com.my Marcos Baghdatis beat Alex Bogomolov Jr 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 yesterday. — Picture by Fariz Iswadi Ismail CYPRIOT Marcos Baghdatis won his 200th career match on the ATP Tour in style by upsetting World No 40 and sixth seed Alex Bogomolov Jr 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 in the first round of the Malaysian Open at Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil yesterday. The World No 60, who struggled in the recent US Open, needed to produce his best tennis to overcome his on-form opponent. Baghdatis, the 2006 Australian Open finalist, and the bad-tempered Bogomolov started cautiously as both held serve to force a tie-break before the former broke serve three times to win the first set 7-3 in 54 minutes. It was the same story in the second set as both players preferred to stay on the baseline. Baghdatis then raised his tempo in the ninth game and held two match points at 40-15 but Bogomolov, who was on serve, saved both for deuce. The 26-year-old, who has won two ATP titles, however got the better of Bogomolov to earn his place in the second round, where he will face either India's Asian Games champion Somdev Devvarman or Russian qualifier Mikhail Ledovskikh. Bogomolov was warned by the chair umpire for throwing his racquet on the court several times during the match. "You don't really think about it (200th win on the ATP Tour). It is the first round and you just try your hardest to win," said Baghdatis. "Alex (Bogomolov) played really well and so I had to up my game. It was an even match between us but I had the little bit of edge just enough to win." In the battle of two wild cards, Belgium's World No 223 David Goffin earned his second career match victory by ousting Australia's World No 137 Matthew Ebden 6-4, 7-6 (4). Goffin, 20, broke Ebden's serve in the seventh game to win the first set but stomach problems saw him struggle in the second, where he had to come back from 5-2 down to clinch victory in only his second ATP-level tournament this year. "I have been having stomach problems for the last two days. I called for medical help during the match. I hope I will recover in time for my second round match," said the Belgian. He will face either Russia's Dmitry Tursunov or Chile's Paul Capdeville, who were involved in a late match, in the second round. RESULTS: Men's singles -- 1st rd: David Goffin (Bel) bt Matthew Ebden (Aus) 6-4, 7-6 (7-4); Marcos Baghdatis (Cyp) bt Alex Bogomolov (Usa) 7-6 (7-3), 6-4. Qualifying (3rd rd): Mikhail Ledovskikh (Rus) bt Tatsuma Ito (Jpn) 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 7-6 (8-6); Rik De Voest (Rsa) bt Michael Yani (Usa) 7-6 (7-3), 6-4; Marinko Matosevic (Aus) bt Rajeev Ram (Usa) 6-3, 6-4; Teymuraz Gabashvili (Rus) bt Zhang Ze (Chn) 6-2, 6-4.

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SHOW OF PATRIOTISM Posted: 25 Sep 2011 10:26 AM PDT 2011/09/25 By Jassmine Shadiqe The Patriot Foundation celebrated the nation's 54th Merdeka by holding a historical showcase and carnival IN their first public event, Sept 17, the Patriot Foundation (TPF) held its "Tribute to Merdeka". TPF is a non-political and non-profitable outfit whose members share the goal of keeping patriotism alive. Founder and president Tengku Putra Haron Aminurrashid Tengku Hamid Jumat said the event was planned as an educational programme aimed at helping the government to disseminate information about Merdeka to the public, especially schoolchildren and youth in and around Johor Baru. It started when Tengku Putra told TPF members of a 45-minute video on Merdeka that he had obtained from Filem Negara. The video showed how Tunku Abdul Rahman worked with Tun Sir Tan Cheng Lock and Tun V.T Sambanthan to secure the country's independence from Britain. "That was unity at its best. I felt a strong need to share the video with as many people as we could," he said. He said they started planing for a carnival-like event, which would support the nationwide Merdeka celebrations. Held at the football field in Taman Setia Tropika, Johor Baru, the event attracted about 300 people. It began at 5pm and continued into the night. It was divided into four segments -- the Japanese Occupation, the British era and the pre- and post-Merdeka years. The segment showcased exhibits such as old bicycles (Japanese Occupation) and a 1972 Land Rover and models wearing uniforms of Japanese soldiers, communists and the Royal Malay Regiment. There was also a voter registration exercise, free health screening and blood donation drive. The highlight of the event was the presentation of a commemorative plaque to Abdul Rahman Khamis, 86, who killed seven communists including a bodyguard of Malayan Communist Party leader Chin Peng during the insurgency . Rahman, who was attached to the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment, was also on guard when the country's first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, hoisted the Jalur Gemilang for the first time on Aug 31, 1957. Guests were teary-eyed when the "Road to Independence" video was aired after the plaque presentation ceremony. It showed the signing of the Federal Agreement between the sultan of the Malay Federated States and the British Government in 1948, the Japanese Occupation, the formation of the Malayan Union, the negotiations for Independence, the lowering of the Union Jack and hoisting of the Jalur Gemilang at the stroke of midnight on August 31, 1957 at the field in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur and the cry of Merdeka seven times at the Merdeka Stadium on the same day. After the video presentation, TPF members reenacted the cry of Merdeka scene and the hoisting of the Jalur Gemilang. A special prayer on Merdeka was recited. Everybody at the football field also recited the Rukunegara. Some were choked with emotion as they sang Negaraku. The night ended with a three-minute fireworks. TPF is now considering making the Tribute to Merdeka an annual event. "From the rakyat to the rakyat... for Malaysians of all walks of life and political ideologies. Everyone is a VIP," Tengku Putra said. "There will be no politics, no speeches, just a grand show of patriotism and fun. We want to keep patriotism alive." TPF welcomes feedback and suggestions on basic social, political and economic issues, which they can help highlight to the government through open channels. TPF, formed three years ago, is not open for membership but the public can take part in its activities.

From secretary to businesswoman Posted: 25 Sep 2011 08:35 AM PDT 2011/09/25 by Mayzathul Jaffar JOHOREANS are known to be fussy about their food. It must taste just right. It is this fussiness that has made the state's dishes, kuih raya and biscuits famous throughout the country. Generally, biscuits and kuih raya made in Johor have a good reputation among the people of Kedah, Terengganu and Kelantan. I have also heard compliments from people of other states. I started my kuih raya, biscuit and cake business 18 years ago. Mayde Cookies is at Kampung Melayu Majidee, Johor Baru. Baking has been my passion since I was 10. My mother told my sibling and I to bake kuih raya as we could not afford to buy them at the shops. I have never stopped baking and it is now my main source of income. Right now, my business is running at 10 per cent of what it was during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri season. I usually employ about 10 workers, including my relatives, during peak periods such as Hari Raya. I roped in my 21-year-old niece Fatin Shafiqa Mahadi and my young neighbour, Aishah Kamal, to help out during the recent Hari Raya season. The only downside to my relatives working for me is that they have to take criticism like any of my employees. I am strict when it comes to work. Now, I am receiving orders from local customers and Singaporeans for Deepavali, Hari Raya Aidil Adha, Christmas and Chinese New Year. After that, I will spend a few months planning my ingredients and recipes before starting to work for next year's festive season. I make more than 30 types of biscuits. I have to be innovative to ensure that my biscuits and cakes are in demand. For instance, I recently created almond Oreo-type biscuits as almonds have become increasingly popular in recent years. A few years ago, I began incorporating raspberry jam into some of my creations. However, such experimentation is inappropriate for traditional biscuits such as kuih makmur and pineapple tart. Besides ensuring the quality of my products, I adopt a very specific strategy to market my products. I have a large network of dealers, who act as promoters and distributors of my biscuits and cakes. I believe in sharing my profit with the people who with me. During the Hari Raya Aidilfitri season, each dealer is given a 10 to 15 per cent commission. That is a hefty amount if the sales volume is big. I have not marketed my products in hypermarkets or large stores. I have also been operating a beauty salon in Larkin Perdana for 15 years. I opened the saloon because I believe in diversifying my business. My goal for the next two years is to set up a restaurant which specialises in lontong, laksa Johor and other traditional delicacies. I want to create food for the soul. My restaurant will serve food that is tasty and leave a lasting impression on customers. Mayzathul Jaffar, 40, worked as a secretary for former Tanjung Puteri assemblyman Mohamad Kasbi before she started her own business. Interview by Ahmad Fairuz Othman

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Libyans find grave said to hold remains of 1,200 Posted: 25 Sep 2011 10:32 PM PDT TRIPOLI, Libya: A bone wrapped with rope and skull fragments scattered over a cactus-covered desert field are grim testament to a 1996 massacre of more than 1,200 prisoners by Moammar Gadhafi's regime. Libyan officials announced Sunday that they found a mass grave believed to hold the remains of the victims outside the white walls of Tripoli's Abu Salim prison, where Gadhafi locked up and tortured opponents or simply made them disappear. Excavation has not begun, but several bone fragments and pieces of clothing already have been found in the topsoil. Those bones could offer some of the most damning evidence of the brutality of Gadhafi's nearly 42-year rule, and allow relatives of the victims to learn the truth about their fates after years of regime stonewalling. They also hold symbolic importance to the Libyan revolution itself, which was sparked in mid-February in the eastern city of Benghazi by demonstrators demanding the release of a prominent lawyer representing the families of slain inmates. "We have discovered the truth about what the Libyan people have been waiting for for many years, and it is the bodies and remains of the Abu Salim massacre," military spokesman Khalid al-Sherif said at a news conference. Soldiers and relatives sifted through the sand during a visit Sunday, displaying a pair of pants and other remains for reporters brought to the site. One bone had a rope tied around it, possibly from a prisoner who had been bound. A group of former rebels at the site shouted "Allahu Akbar" — "God is great" — as relatives wandered through the area. Al-Sherif and members of a committee tasked with finding mass graves said they were confident the field holds the remains of the prison massacre victims based on information from witnesses, including former security guards who have been captured in the fight against the authoritarian leader. Gadhafi has been in hiding since revolutionary forces swept into Tripoli in late August, though his supporters continue to fight in several parts of the country. He, one of his sons and his intelligence chief face international charges of crimes against humanity for the regime's bloody effort to wipe out anti-government protests this year, but not for earlier killings. The June 1996 massacre occurred after inmates rioted to protest their treatment. Guards responded by opening fire on them. Al-Sherif said authorities believe the bodies were kept in the prison before they were buried in 2000. The killings became a focal point for Gadhafi's opponents. Most of the inmates were political prisoners, including Islamic clerics and students who had dared to speak against the erratic leader, who wielded almost complete control over the oil-rich North African nation. For many years, families of those killed were not told the truth and were barred from visiting, but reports about the shootings began to emerge after one of the guards spoke out and human rights groups began to investigate. Gadhafi had agreed to pay the families compensation, but activists insisted that those responsible be brought to justice. Ibrahim Abu Shima, a member of the committee looking for mass graves, said investigators believe 1,270 people were buried in the field, based on a list of prisoners reported killed. He stressed that Libya needed help from the international community to find and identify the remains because they lacked sophisticated equipment needed for DNA testing. The Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross has said at least 13 mass graves have been found in Libya since Tripoli fell. Soaade Messoudi, a Red Cross spokeswoman in Tripoli, said the organization dispatched two forensics experts this month to help with the management of human remains. But she said the organization is not involved in collecting evidence that could be used in any legal proceedings. "We urge the people to be careful in uncovering human remains," she said. "This could really affect any possible recovery of the identity of these missing persons." The New York-based group Human Rights Watch has urged Libya's transitional government to keep mass grave sites secure and to stop exhuming remains until it can be done properly. Sami al-Saadi, who said he lost two brothers in the massacre and was himself imprisoned at one point, said it was important to bring closure for relatives who have gone years without knowing where their loved ones are buried. He said he had rejoiced when revolutionary forces succeeded in ousting Gadhafi, but the memory of his brothers Mohammed and Adel cast a shadow over the celebrations. "The people who are responsible for this massacre should be brought before a judge and we can give now sure evidence to all the world about Moammar Gadhafi and how this dictator led this country and its people," al-Saadi said as he stood in the field, walls lined with barbed wire towering behind him. Mabrouka al-Sayed said she has waited years for news of her son Abdul-Aziz, who was believed killed in the massacre. She said representatives from the prison claimed he died after becoming ill but she didn't believe them. They never returned his body, giving her only a death certificate. "I've been in deep sadness because I didn't know where my son was," she said as she sat in a pickup truck with her grandson while male relatives went to see the field. "I feel great relief now that I know where his burial place is." The prison itself, near what had been Gadhafi's sprawling compound, sits empty now. Its inmates were freed amid fierce fighting as rebels swept Gadhafi's regime from the capital. -- AP

Saudi women get right to vote, but can't drive yet Posted: 25 Sep 2011 10:29 PM PDT RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, considered a reformer by the standards of his own ultraconservative kingdom, has decreed that women will for the first time have the right to vote and run in local elections due in 2015. It is a "Saudi Spring" of sorts. For the nation's women, it is a giant leap forward, though they remain unable to serve as Cabinet ministers, drive or travel abroad without permission from a male guardian. Saudi women bear the brunt of their nation's deeply conservative values, often finding themselves the target of the unwanted attention of the kingdom's intrusive religious police, who enforce a rigid interpretation of Islamic Shariah law on the streets and public places like shopping malls and university campuses. In itself, Sunday's decision to give the women the right to vote and run in municipal elections may not be enough to satisfy the growing ambition of the kingdom's women who, after years of lavish state spending on education and vocational training, significantly improved their standing but could not secure the same place in society as that of their male compatriots. That women must wait four more years to exercise their newly acquired right to vote adds insult to injury since Sunday's announcement was already a long time coming — and the next local elections are in fact scheduled for this Thursday. "Why not tomorrow?" asked prominent Saudi feminist Wajeha al-Hawaidar. "I think the king doesn't want to shake the country, but we look around us and we think it is a shame ... when we are still pondering how to meet simple women's rights." The announcement by King Abdullah came in an annual speech before his advisory assembly, or Shura Council. It was made after he consulted with the nation's top religious clerics, whose advice carries great weight in the kingdom. It is an attempt at "Saudi style" reform, moves that avoid antagonizing the powerful clergy and a conservative segment of the population. Additionally, it seems to be part of the king's drive to insulate his vast, oil-rich country from the upheavals sweeping other Arab nations, with popular uprisings toppling regimes that once looked as secure as his own. Fearing unrest at home, the king in March announced a staggering 93 billion package of incentives, jobs and services to ease the hardships experienced by some Saudis. In the meantime, he sent troops to neighbor and close ally Bahrain to help the tiny nation's Sunni ruling family crush an uprising by majority Shiites pressing for equal rights and far-reaching reforms. In contrast, King Abdullah in August withdrew the Saudi ambassador from Syria to protest President Bashar Assad's brutal crackdown on a seven-month uprising that calls for his ouster and the establishment of a democratic government. "We didn't ask for politics, we asked for our basic rights. We demanded that we be treated as equal citizens and lift the male guardianship over us," said Saudi activist Maha al-Qahtani, an Education Ministry employee who defied the ban on women driving earlier this year. "We have many problems that need to be addressed immediately." The United States, Saudi Arabia's closest Western ally, praised the king's move. In Washington, National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor said it recognized the "significant contributions" women have been making in Saudi Arabia. The move, he continued, would give Saudi women more ways to participate "in the decisions that affect their lives and communities." The king, in his own remarks, seemed to acknowledge that the Arab world's season of change and the yearning for greater social freedoms by a large segment of Saudi society demanded decisive action. "Balanced modernization, which falls within our Islamic values, is an important demand in an era where there is no place for defeatist or hesitant people," he said. "Muslim women in our Islamic history have demonstrated positions that expressed correct opinions and advice," said the king. Abdullah became the country's de facto ruler in 1995 because of the illness of King Fahd and formally ascended to the throne upon Fahd's death in August 2005. The king on Sunday also announced that women would be appointed to the Shura Council, a currently all-male body established in 1993 to offer counsel on general policies in the kingdom and to debate economic and social development plans and agreements signed between the kingdom with other nations. The question of women's rights in Saudi Arabia is a touchy one. In a country where no social or political force is strong enough to affect change in women's rights, it is up to the king to do it. Even then, the king must find consensus before he takes a step in that direction. Prominent columnist Jamal Khashoggi said that giving women the right to vote in local elections and their inclusion in the Shura council means they will be part of the legislative and executive branches of the state. Winning the right to drive and travel without permission from male guardians can only be the next move. "It will be odd that women who enjoy parliamentary immunity as members of the council are unable to drive their cars or travel without permission," he said. "The climate is more suited for these changes now — the force of history, moral pressure and the changes taking place around us." -- AP

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Mother of Penang UMNO chairman dies Posted: 25 Sep 2011 10:43 PM PDT NIBONG TEBAL: Chick Ismail, the mother of Penang Umno Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Zainal Abidin Osman, died here last night. She was 83. Zainal Abidin said today his mother died at 10.50 pm at their house in Kampung Sungai Setar Kecil. She had been ill for the past six years, he said. Chick left behind husband Osman Md Isa, 90, eleven children and 78 grandchildren and great grandchildren, he added. She was buried at the cemetery of the Sungai Acheh Mosque at 11 am, he said. -- BERNAMA

India test fires nuke-capable ballistic missile Posted: 25 Sep 2011 10:41 PM PDT NEW DELHI: India Monday test fired its home developed nuclear capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II off the Orissa coast, defence sources said. The missile was launched from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Orissa at the Bay of Bengal, Xinhua news agency reported. The medium-range missile, which can carry a pay-load of 500 kg, has a maximum range of 350 km. India successfully test fired its surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shourya from the same test base Saturday. -- BERNAMA

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RM1.1m for clean water in Kelantan Posted: 15 Mar 2011 01:24 AM PDT RM1.1m for clean water in Kelantan 2010/11/01 By NST team in Gua Musang, Kelantan news@nst.com.my GUA MUSANG: The health ministry has allocated RM1.1 million to the Kelantan state government to implement rural water development projects to ensure people living in rural areas receive clean and adequate water supply. Deputy health minister Datuk Rosnah Abd Shirlin said the projects consist of controlled wells, feed gravity system as well as piped connection from Syarikat Air Kelantan Sdn Bhd (AKSB). "The allocation is channelled to state health department to implement the projects," she said after attending the handing-over of the projects to Sungai Terah residents here. She said to date, Kelantan received 84.7 per cent of clean water supply encompassing 223,115 households. Only 40,212 households have yet to have clean water supplied by the ministry or by AKSB. She expressed hopes that Gua Musang will receive 100 per cent water supply as soon as possible. To ensure the water is safe for consumption, she adviced residents to follow a few simple rules, namely: Boil water before drinking; The wells and feed gravity system need to be chlorinated periodically to kill off bacteria and reduce contamination risk; and Trees or plants near water catchment areas should not be cut down to prevent the water source from drying up. She also said this year, Kelantan has recorded six cholera, 28 typhoid and 2,168 food poisoning cases to date. "These diseases still pose a risk to rural folk," she said. Air your comment on this issue: RM1.1m for clean water in Kelantan 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.

MCA praises PM Posted: 10 Mar 2011 02:44 PM PST MCA praises PM 2010/11/15 By Chong Chee Seong MUAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's achievements since taking over the mantle of the country last April had received praise from MCA. In commending Najib for his hard work, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said Barisan Nasional's victories in the Nov 4 Galas and Batu Sapi by-elections were due to the people's acceptance of Najib's 1Malaysia concept. Dr Chua said the Chinese were pragmatic people who will support the Prime Minister for doing what is good for the country. "MCA is confident the results (of two by-elections) will serve as momentum to regain support of the community for the next general election," he said after opening a RM500,000 building and a hall in the SJKC Chung Hwa 3 last Thursday. The speech was made on Dr Chua's behalf by Johor MCA secretary Tay Puay Chuan, who is also MCA Muar division chief. Dr Chua said Najib's assurance that BN pledges in Galas and Batu Sapi would be fulfilled was a positive step to win the trust and confidence of the people. He said by making continuous changes, BN would become a party that will received strong support. "The victory of the two by-elections is an indication that BN's is ready and will do well in the next general election." Dr Chua also said the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) was a clear-cut strategy and a roadmap towards making Malaysia a high-income economy. Earlier, deputy youth and sports minister Datuk Razali Ibrahim, who is also the Muar MP, said investment in education was not measured by ringgit and sen but by quality. Air your comment on this issue: MCA praises PM 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.

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Hockey: UniKL hold Tenaga Posted: 25 Sep 2011 04:54 PM PDT 2011/09/26 By Jugjet Singh jugjet@nst.com.my UniKL's Arief Iskandar Khamdan (right) tries to get past TNB's Muhamad Fariq Saadon in their Premier Division match at the National Hockey Stadium yesterday. — Picture by Fariz Iswadi Ismail UNIKL spoiled the day of favourites Tenaga Nasional when they scored a last gasp equaliser for a 3-3 draw in the Premier Division of the TNB-Malaysia Hockey League at the National Stadium yesterday. Double champions Kuala Lumpur Hockey Club (KLHC) beat the daylights out of Yayasan Negri Sembilan (YNS) with an eight-goal fest. The Universiti side, parading Project 2013 players, were expected to receive a hiding from Tenaga, but they proved to be resilient. At one point, UniKL were leading 2-0, but inexperience saw them collapse. The UniKL goals were scored by Noor Faeez Ibrahim (9th, 70th), Hafiz Zainal (25th). Amin Rahim (26th) and Faisal Saari (48th, 69th) scored the Tenaga goals. "It was a match that we should have won but inexperience let us down. "However, overall, I am happy with the spirit shown by my players. They did not give up until the final whistle," said UniKL manager Amir Azhar. UniKL could have sealed the match, but let in some easy goals. "We let in soft goals and need to work towards tightening our defence. Getting them to play consistently throughout the match seems to be our biggest challenge but given the fact that they are showing a marked improvement in every match is a positive sign. "I'd rather look at it as a point gained then two lost, as we were not given much of a chance before the match. And my players raised their game to match one of the favourites." As for Maybank, who laboured to a slim 2-1 win, coach Wallace Tam said: "It was crucial to win this match as the three points are important. We lost the first two by a close margin and played well only to lose. This time around we did not play well but won, so really I cannot complain." RESULTS -- Premier League: Maybank 2 Armed Forces Airod 1, Nur Insafi 2 UiTM 1, UniKL 3 TNB 3, YNS 0 KL Hockey Club 8. Div One: BJSS 2 SSTMI-Thunderbolt 3, UNIMAP 2 Ipoh City Hall 3.

Football / Malaysia Cup: Maniam's bright start Posted: 25 Sep 2011 04:51 PM PDT 2011/09/26 Ajitpal Singh ajitpalsingh@nst.com.my A Selangor player (right) and a Police player tussle for the ball in their match in Paroi on Saturday. P. MANIAM got off to a winning start as Selangor head coach when his side thrashed Police 4-1 in a Malaysia Cup Group D match in Paroi on Saturday. The 43-year-old made tactical changes and also moved some players to unfamiliar positions which paid off as Selangor earned a timely win ahead of their crucial match against Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. Saturday's win was Selangor's second biggest victory this season, courtesy of goals from captain Amri Yahyah, Safiq Rahim, Amirulhadi Zainal and Rudie Ramli. Selangor's new-found confidence is bad news for KL as victory tomorrow for the 32-time Malaysia Cup winners will see them take second spot behind T-Team in the group and a place in the quarter-finals. "We won this match but it does not make us champions. I am happy to get a winning start ... it is good for the entire team as the players needed something special to boost their confidence," said Maniam yesterday. "I experimented a lot in training and the changes paid off yesterday (Saturday). We played an attacking game to get the goals. "However, we still have a lot to improve on. I am here to give my best and I hope the team will move forward." Nazri Ahmad earned his first start for Selangor by filling in for injured centreback Nasriq Baharom and was part of a five-man midfield led by Safiq and Azidan Sarudin with Fadzli Saari playing along the flanks for the first time. Maniam, who was appointed Selangor coach following K. Devan's resignation last week, however, played Amri as the sole striker. On tomorrow's derby, Maniam said the impressive win over Police put his team in good shape for the home clash. "We cannot sit back as we must win. KL will be tough as they are on a good run but it does not make them favourites. It is a do-or-die mission for us as anything less than a win will see us out of the quarter-finals," said the coach. Maniam also hopes the fans will throw their support behind the team tomorrow. "My players are eager to beat KL but to help them do that, the fans must also turn up and lend their support." he added. Fadzli, who impressed against Police, may not play as he has picked up an injury but Nasriq and midfielder Hardi Jaafar could make the starting XI if they pass late fitness tests.

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AMMB cut to 'hold', stock at 1-year low Posted: 25 Sep 2011 06:41 PM PDT AMMB Holdings Bhd, a Malaysian banking group, fell to a one-year low in Kuala Lumpur trading after the stock was cut to "hold" from "buy" at Malayan Banking Bhd. The stock slid 1.4 percent to RM5.69 at 9:32 a.m. local time, headed for its lowest close since Sept. 24, 2010. -- Bloomberg

RHBCap shares hit by poor outlook for banks Posted: 25 Sep 2011 07:07 PM PDT Shares in Malaysia's RHB Capital fell as much as 3.9 percent in early trade on Monday, on concerns about prospects for the banking sector due to the uncertain global economic outlook. "There have been a series of downgrades on banks in Singapore, Indonesia and China so this is part of the trend," said a dealer at a local bank. CIMB Equities Research said in a note on Monday that it has a technical sell on RHB Capital shares at RM7.72 at a price-to-earnings of 9.2 times and price-to-book value of 1.6 times. The bank's stock broke below its triangle support last week, it said. "Looking at the chart, we believe the trend is still down," CIMB said. "Although intermittent rebound could take place, resistance at RM7.89-RM8.17 would likely keep the bulls at bay. RHB's shares were down 2.5 percent at RM7.53 by 9.33am, versus the broader market's 1.1 percent drop. -- Reuters

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