Klik GAMBAR Dibawah Untuk Lebih Info

Sumber Asal Berita :-

NST Online: Sports

---

Football / Malaysia Cup: Advantage Negri, Terengganu Posted: 18 Oct 2011 05:04 PM PDT 2011/10/19 By Ajitpal Singh and Zainuddin Muhammad nstsport@nstp.com.my Selangor goalkeeper G. Jeevananthan makes a save under a challenge from Terengganu's Abdul Manaf Mamat in their Malaysia Cup semi-final match at the Shah Alam Stadium yesterday. Terengganu won 2-0. — Picture by Yazit Razali TERENGGANU and Negri Sembilan earned crucial away victories over Selangor and T-Team respectively in the semi-final first leg of the Malaysia Cup yesterday. Manaf Mamat's first half brace helped Terengganu notch a 2-0 victory over Selangor at the Shah Alam Stadium while veteran Hairuddin Omar continued his fine form with two goals in Negri's 4-2 win over T-Team at the Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium. Terengganu strikers Manaf, Abdul Hadi Yahya and Ashaari Samsuddin tore apart Selangor's defence with their speed and telepathic understanding as the homesters struggled to organise themselves. Manaf's cheeky back heel, off a cross from Ashaari left the Selangor players flatfooted to put the 2001 champions in the lead after just 52 seconds. He again found the net with a powerful drive from outside the penalty box after outwitting his markers in the 33rd minute. Manaf dedicated both goals to his late father Mamat Mahmud, who passed away last Thursday in Kuala Terengganu. "My dad would have been so proud if he was still around," said Manaf yesterday. Safiq Rahim, a key man for Selangor in previous matches, sent three free kicks over the cross bar and one attempt onto the post in the first half. After the breather, Selangor took a calculated risk by attacking in numbers, which left holes in defence but Terengganu failed to add goals. Substitutes Rudie Ramli and Fadzli Saari, who came on for an ineffective Hardi Jaafar and Azidan Sarudin, added variety to Selangor's game, which troubled the visitors on numerous times. However, Terengganu held onto their lead until the final whistle. In Kuala Terengganu, midfielder Shahurain Abu Samah gave Negri the lead in the sixth minute after being set-up by Idris Karim but their lead stood for only five minutes. Former international Indra Putra Mahayuddin soared above everyone to head the ball home for T-Team's equaliser. But Hairuddin Omar restored Negri's lead with a brilliant header after meeting a Shukor Adan's cross in the 25th minute for his sixth goal in the Malaysia Cup. T-Team's Norfarhan Mohamad got his name onto the score sheet in the 41st but two minutes later Hairuddin was once again at the end of S. Kunanlan's cross to head in his second and Negri's third. It took only six minutes after the breather for Negri to extend their lead through winger Kunanlan, who curled in a loose ball, which led to the substitution of T-Team goalkeeper Zairie Hafizi Idris. Coach Yunus Alif brought on Jibrail Kamaron Baharin as replacement. Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

Beach Football: Terengganu sure of retaining title Posted: 18 Oct 2011 05:01 PM PDT 2011/10/19 ZAINUDDIN MUHAMMAD nstsport@nstp.com.my WHEN it comes to football, Terengganu want to win them all including the National Beach Football Felda/Fam 2011 tournament scheduled for Friday at Teluk Chempedak Beach in Kuantan, Pahang. Team manager Mohd Sekanther Abdul Hamid said with five national players in the squad, Terengganu, who won the inaugural championships at same venue two years ago, are on course for another success. He said in addition to Hamidi Alias, Abdullah Mohd Nor and Khairul Azizi Norwawi who were part of the winning squad in 2009, two more national players -- Khairulnizam Mohamad and Suffian Ngah -- have also joined. "We are also lucky to have the services of Hailmizi Jalil, Razif Ghani, Zaharim Yusof and Riduwan Mohd Nor, who were also in the squad when we won the the first tournament by beating Kedah in the final. "Kedah will once again be the team to beat but we believe Selangor and Kelantan are going to be strong challengers too," said Mohd Sekanther when met after training at Batu Buruk beach in Kuala Terengganu yesterday. The other competing teams are Perlis, Kuala Lumpur, Pahang, Negri Sembilan, Johore, Sabah, Sarawak, Armed Forces, Police and Kuala Lumpur Felda United. Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

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

---

Mah Sing's price estimate raised, stock up Posted: 18 Oct 2011 06:23 PM PDT [unable to retrieve full-text content]Mah Sing Group Bhd, a Malaysian property developer, rose in Kuala Lumpur trading after Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd increased its share estimate to RM2.14 from RM2.05. The stock climbed 2.7 percent to RM1.94 at 9:15 a.m. local time. -- Bloomberg

Genting climbs on NY casino opening plan Posted: 18 Oct 2011 06:11 PM PDT Genting Malaysia Bhd rose in Kuala Lumpur trading after it said it will open Resorts World Casino New York City on Oct. 28 at the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens. The stock climbed 3.4 percent to RM3.62 at 9:03 a.m. local time. This will be New York City's first casino with the first phase including 2,485 electronic slot machines and table games, Genting said in a statement. -- Bloomberg Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

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

---

DOWN MEMORY LANE Posted: 17 Oct 2011 10:40 AM PDT Johor Baru's coffee king Hong Say Tee tells of the good old days JUST as we listen to our elders talk about life in the old days, an audience gathered at the Red House in Jalan Tan Hiok Nee recently to share a nostalgic evening with Hong Say Tee, an entrepreneur who arrived in Johor Baru from Fukien Province, China, in 1935. In coffee shop circles, Hong is renowned as Johor Baru's coffee king. This is because he made a name for himself as a owner of coffee shops and cafes in the city. Listening to Hong speak about the Johor Baru he knew was like turning back the pages of history for a glimpse of life in Johor Baru throughout the 1950s and early 1970s. Johor Baru Teochew Eight Districts Association director Tan Chai Puan, who gave a brief introduction of Hong, said that one of Hong's coffee shops was in Jalan Ibrahim Sultan. This road was known as hai ping lu or "seaside road" as it faced the Johor Straits. In the 1960s, while Tan was in that area, he was involved in a motor accident and later realised that the rescuer who came to his aid was none other than Hong, the owner of the hai ping kopitiam (seaside coffee shop). The site of that shop is now occupied by a club. Wearing a white, satiny Chinese-designed top, 88-year-old Hong, who still has a full head of hair and sports a little beard, looked every bit like the sage he is, with much to share about life's experiences. If he was at first feeling rather awkward speaking into a microphone to a waiting audience, he soon calmed his qualms, speaking passionately as he warmed to the subject close to his heart. Using old photographs, his presentation in Mandarin was casual, with frequent breaks to listen to comments and answer questions from the audience. Johoreans, familiar with the annual tradition of the Chingay parade, were thrilled to see a faded black--and-white photo of the parade along Jalan Tan Hiok Nee in the 1950s. The parade is an annual tradition in Johor since the 1800s. The only year it ceased was when the Japanese invaded Malaya in 1942. As Hong discussed the history of the Red House on that road, he pointed it out in the photo's background. It was not yet painted red, but easily recognisable by the ornate design of its balcony. Hong is familiar with this area because his family members also owned coffee shops in Jalan Dhoby, Jalan Pahang and Jalan Wong Ah Fook. Aware of the preferences of the British in Johor at that time, Hong was an innovative pioneer who transformed traditional coffee shops into modern cafes and snack bars in the city. The mention of his former businesses in popular dining destinations such as Wato Inn and Wato Snack Bar along Jalan Ibrahim struck a familiar chord as many in the audience nodded their heads in recognition, probably because they once dined there. Interesting details in a photo of Jalan Wong Ah Fook bordered by Jalan Siu Nam and Sungai Segget depicted boats that used to transport goods such as fish, timber, pepper and charcoal. The river was then an important waterway, navigable up to where Tropical Inn is now, and bridges across the river allowed sampan laden with goods to pass through with ease. From a photo of the old market built with wrought iron in 1894 on a small triangular island where the Mara building now stands, Hong vividly described the market's various sections that sold meat, vegetables and other goods. Before the Causeway existed, the mode of transport between Johor and Kranji in Singapore was by ferry. Jetties were constructed along Sungai Segget's sheltered estuary. A photo of one such jetty with travellers on it gave the audience an idea of how elite men in Johor Baru used to dress. They liked the Western ensemble of linen trousers teamed with shirts, and many wore neckties and blazers in white suits. During the 90-minute talk that included poignant anecdotes of atrocities committed during WW2, more visitors to the cultural street found their way into the Red House. The event was organised by the Tan Hiok Nee Heritage Walk Committee as part of its calendar of cultural events in the Red House and Tan Hiok Nee Heritage Walk to bring tourists into the heart of old Johor Baru. The Red House is at 56 Jalan Tan Hiok Nee. Enquiries on using the Red House for cultural and heritage events can be directed to the office of the Johor Chinese Heritage Museum. The landmark museum is at 42 Jalan Ibrahim. For more information, call 07-224 9633, fax 607-224 9635. You can also email heritage_museumjb@jb-tionghua.org.my Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

Mobile healthcare units treat rural poor Posted: 17 Oct 2011 06:44 AM PDT Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman with Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin inspecting one of the MPVs equipped with medical supplies and equipment. — Picture by Zulkarnain Ahmad Tajuddin THE Johor Puteri Umno is reaching out to the people by providing medical treatment and healthcare through its Puteri Cares programme. The national programme, which was launched last month, provides free health checks and medical treatment in rural areas to needy patients in hospitals using 10 Proton Exora multi-purpose vehicles. It was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and has been moving from state to state. It will begin its final leg in Johor next month. Johor Puteri Umno chief Norshida Ibrahim said at the initial stage, the movement focussed on 10 parliamentary constituencies which were regarded as grey areas. "Each constituency had 15 Puteri Umno members who mobilised the programme. Each MPV was manned by a doctor with two hospital staff. "The mobile units would target rural areas that do not have clinics," said Norshida, after the launch of the Puteri Cares programme in Johor by Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman at Dewan Raya Taman Damai Jaya, Johor Baru on Sunday. Also present were Puteri Umno chief Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin, Biro Tatanegara director-general Datuk Raja Arif Raja Ali and Johor state assembly speaker Datuk Mohd Ali Hassan. Norshida said treatments for fever, rashes, cough, and flu and health checks for blood pressure, body mass index (BMI) were offered by the mobile units. -- By Ahmad Fairuz Othman Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

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: Topnews

---

Muhyiddin: BN will stick to power-sharing formula Posted: 17 Oct 2011 10:45 AM PDT Muhyiddin: BN will stick to power-sharing formula 2011/10/18 By Rizalman Hammim news@nst.com.my Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin helping 73-year-old Alijah Jaafar into a wheelchair given to her under the Special Programme for People's Welfare in Pagoh yesterday. — NST picture by Shahrul M. Zain PAGOH: Barisan Nasional will not abandon the basic principles of power sharing and justice to reach an agreement on seat allocation in the next general election, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said yesterday. He said the concept was important in determining seat allocation and also helped BN to stay in power. The Umno deputy president said seat allocation among BN component parties would take into consideration the current political landscape and the people's support. He reminded BN members not to be too confident or arrogant about the people's support as many factors could change that. "BN should be aware of the changes in the political landscape and what people expect of them. "We need to continue to work hard to serve the people. We can't afford to be complacent," said Muhyiddin after presenting aid to 168 recipients under the Special Programme for People's Welfare at SK Paya Panjang here yesterday. Muhyiddin said the people's support for BN was returning because they had realised the coalition's ability to develop the country and its track record. "But there are still groups and areas that need attention. Therefore, we need to continue with our touch point programmes and efforts to solve people's problems." On candidates for the general election, Muhyiddin said the matter was still being discussed by the component parties. "We are in discussion with all the component parties. All the leaders are aware of the challenges and the different political landscape we are facing today. "We need a consensus so that we can achieve a win-win formula for all," said the BN deputy chairman. Air your comment on this issue: Muhyiddin: BN will stick to power-sharing formula 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. Readers' comments (1) Our by election Marverick is back. Datuk Muhy's message is loud and clear. BN professes fairness and equality. BN candidates must not be winnable but also be committed. Muhy is humble and not being over confident, one of his winning trademarks Avoid complacency and help solve the people's ever growing problems. Yes, we like it. Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

Double trouble for snatch theft suspects Posted: 17 Oct 2011 10:24 AM PDT Double trouble for snatch theft suspects 2011/10/18 By Jassmine Shadiqe news@nst.com.my KLUANG: Two snatch theft suspects on the run from police hid in an army camp, but were later caught by military policemen for trespassing. The military policemen at Mahkota Army camp here handed the suspects, aged 28 and 31, to policemen waiting outside the camp. The suspects are in big trouble, for apart from charges of trespassing and theft, they are also looking at a murder rap after a victim they had assaulted died on Sunday. The drama began in Taman Intan last week when the two suspects tried to grab a woman's handbag. She put up a struggle and a passing patrol car spotted the commotion. Seeing the policemen, the suspects abandoned their motorcycle and climbed over a gate at the side entrance of the army camp, where they hid for a while. Several minutes later, they tried to walk out through the main entrance, without realising that military policemen and policemen in the patrol car were waiting for them. Johor deputy police chief Datuk Ismail Yatim said they were investigating the suspects for the murder of a 79-year-old man, who was attacked while returning home after a morning walk on Sept 1. Air your comment on this issue: Double trouble for snatch theft suspects 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. Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

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: Latest

---

Red Crescent sets up flood squads Posted: 17 Oct 2011 10:24 PM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) has set up a rapid deployment squad in every state in preparation for the floods during the monsoon season at the end of the year, MRCS national vice-chairman Datuk Dr Bahari Abu Mansor said today. He said each 20-member squad is trained to go to disaster areas to provide aid and, in fact, can also cook for 500 people in an hour. Dr Bahari, who also MRCS disaster management committee chairman, said the society had issued a flood alert to each state committee as a precaution. He also said that the society needs new boats and ambulances to replace the old ones. "We have 25 ambulances and five boats at the headquarters for use nationwide and some of them have been in use for more than 20 years," he said. Dr Bahari said he hoped that corporate organisations could help contribute ambulances and boats to the society. -- BERNAMA Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

Strike-hit Qantas grounds more jets Posted: 17 Oct 2011 09:54 PM PDT SYDNEY: Australian flag-carrier Qantas grounded another two aircraft and cancelled 80 flights Tuesday due to a bitter row with unions which has seen engineers down tools and repeated walkouts by ground staff. Qantas chief Alan Joyce said the airline's on-time performance had dropped to 75 percent in the past week due to ongoing industrial action by staff which had seen maintenance work back up to an impossible level. The airline grounded five jets and axed almost 100 domestic weekly services last week due to the disruption, and Joyce said another two Boeing 767s had been taken out of service, resulting in the loss of another 80 flights. Joyce has received death threats since announcing a major Asia-focused restructure of Qantas which inflamed existing tensions with ground staff, pilots and engineers over contract talks, triggering strikes and stoppages. Almost 500 flights have now been cancelled for the next month, and Joyce warned of further disruptions, with industrial action scheduled until Christmas. "The ongoing action from the licensed aircraft maintenance engineers' union means we do not have the manpower to fulfill all of the necessary maintenance on our fleet of aircraft," Joyce said. "If this overtime ban continues, we will be grounding even more aircraft." Joyce said the go-slow by engineers had seen a backlog of 60,000 maintenance man hours amass, causing "ongoing and unplanned disruption to our customers". He rejected claims that the aircraft had already been slated for grounding prior to the strikes, accusing engineers of attempting "to divert attention away from the significant damage" of their actions. "These aircraft are flying this week and from Monday they won't be," Joyce said. "When we clear the backlog of maintenance then the aircraft will be put back into service. It's as simple as that." More than 60,000 passengers have been affected by the industrial action over the past two months, with 129 flights cancelled and another 321 rescheduled. Joyce said the engineers' "unreasonable" demands, which include a new Aus$95 million hangar, would cost Qantas Aus$165 million. Talks would resume with the ground staff union Tuesday, engineers on Thursday and pilots next Friday, he added, saying Qantas remained "committed to reaching a negotiated outcome with the three unions". Prime Minister Julia Gillard has urged the warring parties to "get on" with talks, warning they could face government intervention if the Australian economy or the welfare of its population is deemed to to be under threat. - AFP Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

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: Exclusive

---

Both sides display professionalism Posted: 15 Mar 2011 08:21 AM PDT 2010/10/26 Patrick Sennyah and Aidi Amin news@nst.com.my GUA MUSANG: Leaders from both the Barisan Nasional and Pas demonstrated a high level of professionalism during nominations for the Galas state seat today, ensuring a smooth, fast and clean nomination process. The BN delegation was led by Umno vice-president, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Wanita Umno chief, Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil, Wanita MCA chief, Datuk Ng Yen Yen and Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin, while the Pas delegation was helmed by its party president, Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang, spiritual leader Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat, Parti Keadilan Rakyat vice-president Azmin Ali and DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang. Both delegations arrived separately and though seated in different tents were seen chatting with each other in a very cordial and peaceful manner. At one point, Shahrizat was seen leading a delegation of Wanita Umno members to visit the Opposition tent. There, Shahrizat warmly greeted Hadi Awang, who stood up to greet her, along with Kit Siang and Azmin. Hadi Awang asked Shahrizat how the recently concluded Umno general assembly had progressed and congratulated her on a smooth and successful assembly. "It went well. There were no problems and everyone was happy," said Shahrizat, who also took time to ask Kit Siang about his health. "I'm well ... how about you," asked the DAP stalwart. The group then spent a few minutes chatting and later returned to their respective camps. Overall, there was not a single untoward incident and supporters from both sides demonstrated a high level of professionalism. "We are very happy with how the nominations progressed and hope this same kind of spirit will prevail throughout the campaign period and on polling day also," said Kelantan police chief, Datuk Abdul Rahim Hanafi. Abdul Rahim has assured both the Barisan Nasional, who will be fielding Abdul Aziz Yusoff, 49, for the seat and Pas' Dr Zulkefli Mohamed,44, that the police will not reject any permits for ceramahs, as long as it is submitted a day earlier. There were more than 500 supporters on each side and police, who had anticipated large crowds had took steps to place the groups 180 metres apart as opposed to only 60 metres as in previous by-elections. There was also very smooth traffic flow, with no major disturbances to the locals who were busy on their way to work. "We did not close any major roads and did our best not to disturb the daily lives of the people here," said Abdul Rahim. Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

New faces expected in Sarawak election Posted: 14 Mar 2011 03:12 PM PDT 2010/11/23 By Lian Cheng news@nst.com.my KUCHING: The coming state election may see the most number of new faces within the Sarawak Barisan Nasional in its history. In the past, it has been the practice of BN to maintain the incumbents to ensure political stability - the fewer changes made, the less risk would be at stake. However, since the last state election in 2006, the general public's mentality seems to have shifted to opt for new blood and younger state representatives, especially after the op position made it a point to recruit young professionals with no historical baggage or even political background to stand as their candidates. While BN had little time to react to this change in the last state election, this time around, however, one can expect to see BN putting forth new faces to replace some of the incumbents, especially those who did not secure impressive majorities in the last state elections. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), for instance, did not wait for the coming election to make known its intention to replace some of the incumbents. As early as November 2008, its president Tan Sri Taib Mahmud replaced three PBB assistant ministers when reshuffling his Cabinet - Datuk Bolhassan Di (Assistant Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communica tion), Datuk Hamden Ahmad (Assistant Minister of Youth as well as Tourism) and Datuk Ambrose Blikau (Assistant Minister of Rural Development as well as Public Utilities). With growing rumours that a state election would take place March 26 (which coincides with Taib's 30th an niversary as Chief Minister) next year, there are predictions that more than a handful of PBB incumbents would be dropped after Taib's declaration of 30 per cent new faces. PBB was allocated 35 out of the 71 state seats in the last elections and 30 per cent new faces would mean 10 new candidates, which was also confirmed by party insiders. Those on top of the list speculated to be dropped are the three dropped assistant minsiters Bolhassan (Beting Maro), Hamden (Belawai) and Blikau (Katibas). Others included Dr Wahbi Junaidi (Saribas; 94-vote ma jority), Simoi Peri (Lingga; 1870-vote majority), Gramong Juna (Machan; 2,289-vote majority), Frederick Bayoi (Kedup; 1981-vote majority) and Wan Wahap (Sadong Jaya, 858-vote majority). Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP), meanwhile, has been going on its rounds to solve issues, reaching out to young voters and recruiting thousands of them. SUPP has also produced dramas to rekindle among the veteran party members their initial love and sacrifice for the party. These efforts were taken note of by the Chinese, but initial grassroots feedback seems to indicate no significant impact as yet on Chinese voters. "Every day, we make it a point to spend time with our voters. We are experiencing a total transformation especially with regards to our candidates," said its president Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam. SUPP plans to put forth at least 30 per cent new faces and no "recycled candidates". These changes are expected in all the areas it had lost ground previously, such as Padungan, Pending, Batu Lintang, Kidurong, Merandong and Bukit Assek. SUPP has 19 allocated constituencies. Only one recycled candidate would be expected, namely Datuk Alfred Yap, contesting in Kota Sentosa which he lost by 531 votes to Sarawak DAP secretary general Chong Chieng Jen. For Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) which has been allocated nine seats, its president Datuk Seri Dr James Masing has stated that there would be at least two new faces, speculated to be at Ngemah and Pelagus. Ngemah was lost to Gabriel Adit, a former BN member who is now Parti Cinta Malaysia Sarawak state chief. Pelagus, a seat of dispute due to Larry Sng's expulsion from the party after challenging Masing's presidency, remains a problem that BN needs to solve before the state elections is called. To Masing, the Pelagus seat is non-negotiable. Sng, who has been a partyless assistant minister over the last three years, would have to be absorbed by other component parties and contest in another constituency besides Pelagus if he wished to stand under the BN banner. Speculation is that he would either stand in Meradong, the birthplace of his tycoon father-in-law Tan Sri Ting Phek Kiing, if he is to be absorbed by SUPP; or Meluan, replacing Wong Judat, should he be accepted by Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP). Holding eight seats, SPDP's president Datuk Seri William has said that he would retain all the incumbents. However, it has been reported that the four state as semblymen within "the disgruntled five" namely Datuk Peter Nansian (Tasik Biru), Rosey Yunus (Bekenu), Sylvester Entri (Marudi) and Paulus Palu Gumbang (Batu Danau) would be replaced with new faces. "The disgruntled five", which also includes Mas Gading Member of Parliament Datuk Dr Tiki Lafe, was given the nickname when they teamed up to call on party president Mawan to resign. They claimed that Mawan, who is also the State Minister of Social Development and Urbanisation, was influenced by an invisible hand when he did not re-appoint Entri as the party secretary-general. The five walked out from a SPDP supreme council meeting when Mawan replaced Entri. Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

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 / Champions League: United, City look to end drought Posted: 17 Oct 2011 05:16 PM PDT City manager Roberto Mancini. PARIS: Dominance has been the domestic watchword of both defending champions Manchester United and current leaders Manchester City in the English Premier League so far this season. But Europe is proving a different story. In two Champions League outings to date, neither City nor United have managed a single win between them, making today's matches crucial. Despite his side's bright overall start, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has bemoaned recent defensive lapses. Saturday, he was critical of Ryan Giggs for leaving the wall to allow Steven Gerrard to score for Liverpool in a 1-1 draw at Anfield. "We have got to defend better. It's exactly the same as last season," said Ferguson, who was reciting the same mantra three weeks ago after United squandered a two-goal lead in a 3-3 home draw with Group C rivals FC Basel. "We threw the game away," Ferguson said of that showing, which left Basel in the unlikely position of group leaders with Benfica also two points clear of the men from Old Trafford. Having failed before to get out of a group containing the Portuguese -- who held United in Lisbon -- Ferguson will not expect to get caught a second time as he chases a third Champions League crown after 1999 and 2008, as well as a fourth final in five seasons. A first group win of this campaign today is now urgently required at Romanian outfit Otelul Galati, already beaten both by Basel and Benfica, who face off in Switzerland. City are, meanwhile, learning the hard way that money cannot buy experience at this level as they tackle their debut season in the competition. A draw at home to Napoli and defeat at Bayern Munich have left Roberto Mancini's side desperately needing three home points against Group A tailenders Villarreal. The Bayern loss not only punctured City's recent cash-induced aura of invincibility but also jolted morale with the media raking over the Carlos Tevez saga after the Argentine allegedly refused to appear from the bench. But Mancini's men showed in dismissing Aston Villa on Saturday that the players themselves are making light of the Tevez unrest. Ahead of the Villarreal face off at the Etihad Stadium, Mancini said: "I think the only problem we had in Munich was the result. For 50 minutes we played very well and should have had two penalties." City will hope that Bayern, who are proving unstoppable in Germany, can bring Napoli back to earth at the Stadio San Paolo after the Italians' strong start. The Bavarians head to Italy after crushing Hertha Berlin on Saturday but will not underestimate rivals, albeit ones playing in their first European Cup campaign in 21 years. Napoli suffered a blow with a weekend home loss to Parma which took some of the gloss off their recent good form. In Group B, many eyes will be on crisis club Inter Milan, European champions under Jose Mourinho only 17 months ago but struggling with four defeats in six matches in Serie A as they head towards the drop zone. But new coach Claudio Ranieri saw the side bag a 3-2 win at CSKA Moscow which went some way to making up for a shock home loss to Turkey's Trabzonspor. That put the Nerazzurri -- winless in their past six meetings with French opposition -- a point clear of French champions Lille, whose inability to protect leads has cost them dearly in two draws to date. The two face off in France in their first ever meeting while Trabzonspor look to inflict a second home loss on CSKA. In Group D, Mourinho's current side Real Madrid take on a Lyon side they know well from recent encounters. The pair meet for the third time in as many seasons -- Real sent them packing 3-0 in last year's round of 16. Lyon playmaker Yoann Gourcuff, just back after nearly six months on the sidelines with ankle trouble, hopes to make the date at the Bernabeu with youngster Clement Grenier out injured. Real lead the way with a perfect record to date with Lyon on four points with four-time champions Ajax needing a win at Dinamo Zagreb to stay realistically in contention. -- AFP Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

Football / Malaysia Cup: Hairuddin to work his magic again Posted: 17 Oct 2011 05:15 PM PDT 2011/10/18 Ajitpal Singh ajitpalsingh@nst.com.my Hairuddin (right) is expected to lead Negri's attack. AT 32, many footballers would be considering retirement but not Negri Sembilan's Hairuddin Omar. The striker, who battled his way back into Negri's starting line-up after recovering from a knee injury, is gunning for his third straight appearance in a Malaysia Cup final. The Setiu-born played a key role in Negri's victory in the 2009 final and did the same for Kelantan last year. Hairuddin bagged his first title with his home state, Terengganu in 2001. Hairuddin is determined to work his magic once again for Negri, who visit T-Team in today's semi-finals first leg in Kuala Terengganu. "It's been a tough season. My knee problem restricted me in the Super League but lucky for me, I was declared fully fit for the Malaysia Cup," said Hairuddin, who scored two goals in Negri's 3-1 aggregate victory over Felda United in the quarter-finals. "I've scored five goals so far in this competition but I am hungry for more as I want to help Negri win the title." Hairuddin said Negri's fine run in the Malaysia Cup is attributed to team work. "We want to win something for our fans after mediocre outings in the Super League and FA Cup. We did not do well then because of injuries. "I must thank coach Azraai Khor for helping us through difficult times in the Super League. He came at the right time to motivate us and we want to repay him with a title," said Hairuddin, who was named Man of the Match in the 2001 and 2010 Malaysia Cup finals. Hairuddin is expected to lead Negri's attack as national striker Zaquan Adha Radzak, who played for 30 minutes against Felda last Friday, is low on confidence. Azraai said Hairuddin's form has greatly helped Negri in the Malaysia Cup. "He (Hairuddin) has done a fantastic job in getting the goals in the absence of Ahmad (Fakri Saraani) and Zaquan. I hope he will continue with his form in the semi-finals," said Azraai. Full content generated by Get Full RSS.

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