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Construction workers injured in mishap

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 11:03 PM PDT

2011/10/31
By Nadirah H. Rodzi
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SUNGAI BULOH: Three construction workers were seriously injured when parts of a three-storey house in Jalan Love Lane near here collapsed this morning.

Petaling Jaya district police deputy chief Superintendent Meor Hamdan Meor Mohd said police received a distress call at 9.20am.

"At the time of the incident, there were five of them working. We believe that three of them were at the corridor on the third floor. Out of the blue, it collapsed.


"We are investigating if the owner of the house has a valid permit to renovate his premise," he said.

The victims, aged 35, 39 and 50 were rushed to Sungai Buloh Hospital. Another two were rescued unharmed.

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Guard killed during heist

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 10:49 PM PDT

2011/10/31
By Hariz Mohd
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PETALING JAYA: A security guard was shot dead during a heist at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre here this morning.

The incident unfolded at 10.35am when the 23-year-old security guard and his two colleagues had just collected money from the hospital, when they were set-upon by two robbers.

The robbers astride on a motorcycle fired several shots towards security guards' four-wheel-drive vehicle.


Brickfields district police chief ACP Wan Abdul Bari Wan Abdul Khalid said the victim received two gunshots on his left rib, while his two colleagues were uninjured.

"The robbers fled with an orange gunny sack containing about RM160,000 cash. "The victim was rushed into the medical centre's emergency unit, where he succumbed to his injuries minutes later," he said.

The victim's body was sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for post-mortem. The New Straits Times which went to the scene of the crime, saw three bullet holes in the security company's vehicle.


Two bullet holes were found in the front passenger's window, where the victim was seated, and another was found near the window of the left hand side of the passenger's side of the vehicle.

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Golf / CIMB Asia Pacific Classic: Bo strikes gold at Mines

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 05:14 PM PDT

2011/10/31
By Devinder Singh
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HAVING briefly given up golf, Bo Van Pelt is surely thanking his lucky stars he returned to the game after hitting his biggest payday when he romped to a six-stroke victory in the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic yesterday.

Van Pelt, who held a slender one-shot lead over Jeff Overton after three rounds, had twice before blown 54-hole leads but he never looked like surrendering his advantage this time.

Instead, the American sank seven birdies to return a seven-under 64, his second of the week at the Mines Resort and Golf Club, to claim the top prize of US$1.3 million (RM4 million) with a tournament record 23-under 261 total to eclipse Ben Crane's winning total of 266 last year.


Van Pelt, 36, claimed his second US PGA Tour title with his win but it all nearly did not pan out when he gave up golf 15 years ago while still in college.

"In college (Oklahoma State University), I was not playing very well and I quit the game, gave my clubs away and never thought I'd return to golf.

"I was a sophomore about 20 or 21 at the time and I just didn't have it in my heart anymore. I just didn't want to put in the work and there was nobody going to tell me to practise.


"Even though I loved the guys on my team, I didn't pick up a club for two months. But then I got the itch to play again and my coach welcomed me back with open arms.

"He said it was the best thing I ever did and I have to say he's probably right," said Van Pelt, who turned professional in 1998.

Yesterday, Van Pelt was always a step ahead of Overton with the two Indiana golfers birdieing the third hole before the leader extended his lead to three when he birdied the next hole while his rival dropped a shot.


Overton reduced the gap to two with a birdie on the ninth hole but, after both again birdied the 11th, lost ground with two bogeys on the 12th and 13th with Van Pelt holing a birdie on the latter hole to open a five-shot lead.

Five became six with another birdie on the 14th and Van Pelt matched Overton's birdies on the 15th and 17th to comfortably cruise home to pick up his trophy from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin.

"I played well and I didn't make any bogeys. I tried to stick to my game plan all week. I had a chance to win a couple of times this year but I didn't come out on top.

"I wanted to do a better job when I was having the lead and I took a lot of satisfaction with the way I played today," said Van Pelt, who was making his tournament debut.

Van Pelt vowed to return next to defend his title, something he has never done after he was unable to defend his maiden win at the 2009 US Bank Championship when the tournament was scrapped.

"It has been great. I didn't come last year and I heard everyone had a great time here. It is hard, having three small kids at home so during the off season I enjoy my time at home.

"Luckily my wife and caddy talked me into coming this year and I wanted to come and do my best. We had a great time," added Van Pelt, who will put his winning prize money into a college fund for his children.

Overton, the halfway leader, was in full praise of Van Pelt after going around in 69 for a 267 total, one shot ahead of Sweden's Fredrik Jacobson (68).

"That was one of the best rounds of golf I've seen. I didn't play a great round, I played a solid round. I kind of had a couple of hiccups. He birdied some holes that I bogeyed and those were huge momentum shifters.

"At the end of the day, the guy played one of the rounds of golf anybody has all year," said Overton, who remains winless on the PGA Tour after finishing runner-up for a fifth time.

Cameron Trigale matched Van Pelt's 64 as he sank nine birdies against two bogeys to surge into a tie for fourth on 269 alongside fellow American Mark Wilson (69) and Colombian Camilo Villegas (66).

SCORES

FINAL ROUND
(US unless stated)

261 Bo Van Pelt 66-64-67-64
267 Jeff Overton 67-62-69-69
268 Fredrik Jacobson (Swe) 65-64-71-68
269 Cameron Tringale 66-68-71-64, Camilo Villegas (Col) 69-66-68-66, Mark Wilson 67-66-67-69
270 John Senden 67-70-68-65, Ryan Palmer 71-65-67-67, Vijay Singh (Fij) 72-64-66-68
271 Jeev Milkha Singh (Ind) 69-69-67-66, Jerry Kelly 69-66-69-67, Jason Dufner 70-67-65-69
272 Brandt Snedeker 71-68-67-66, Robert Allenby (Aus) 63-72-70-67, Stewart Cink 67-66-71-68, Jimmy Walker 66-67-71-68, Chris Kirk 71-65-67-69, Danny Chia (Mas) 71-65-66-70
273 Ricky Barnes 69-71-66-67
274 Kiradech Aphibarnrat (Tha) 70-67-72-65, Jonathan Byrd 69-68-69-68, Ben Crane 69-68-68-69
275 Spencer Levin 70-67-72-66, Tommy Gainey 68-70-70-67, Jhonathan Vegas (Ven) 64-69-72-70
276 Kyle Stanley 68-69-72-67, Thongchai Jaidee (Tha) 68-71-68-69
277 Jbe Kruger (Rsa) 70-70-72-65, Rory Sabbatini (SA) 68-70-73-66, Chinnarat Phadungsil (Tha) 70-66-72-69
278 Stuart Appleby (Aus) 72-67-71-68, Brendon De Jonge (Zim) 68-72-70-68, Scott Stallings 67-72-70-69, Chez Reavie 69-71-67-71
279 David Gleeson (Aus) 73-71-70-65, DA Points 71-68-71-69
280 Carl Pettersson (Swe) 68-67-78-67, Brian Davis (Eng) 71-71-71-67, Lucas Glover 71-70-71-68, Siddikur Rahman (Ban) 68-73-68-71
281 Tetsuji Hirarsuka (Jpn) 70-72-72-67
286 Charley Hoffman 69-73-75-69, Brendan Steele 74-73-70-69
288 Chan Yih-Shin (Tpe) 72-70-74-72
291 Shaaban Hussin (Mas) 72-72-75-72, Angel Cabrera (Arg) 73-73-69-76
293 SSP Chowrasia (Ind) 75-71-74-73
Withdrew Ryan Moore 71-68-79

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Golf / CIMB Asia Pacific Classic: Above par performance

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 05:10 PM PDT

2011/10/31
By Devinder Singh
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Danny Chia goes for the green in the final round of the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic at the Mines Resort yesterday. — Picture by Yazit Razali

Danny Chia goes for the green in the final round of the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic at the Mines Resort yesterday. — Picture by Yazit Razali

THERE were no fireworks from Danny Chia in the final round yesterday but plenty of determination and grit enabled the Malaysian to finish a respectable joint-13th at the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic.

The 39-year-old Danny settled for a one-under 70 to end the week on 12-under 272 total, 11 shots behind the winner Bo Van Pelt, in a six-way tie for 13th.

It was never Danny's intention to go for the jugular despite starting the day five strokes off the lead, rather to finish the day as well as he could.


Two bogeys on the par-four sixth and ninth holes cancelled out birdies on the third and 10th before gaining another shot on the 17th for his one-under round.

"Whenever I go out, I only start to look at the leaderboard with three or four holes to finish to see where I stand. I did not want to challenge the leader as I wasn't hitting great.

"It was probably one of the wisest moves of my career. I just wanted to play my own game and lots of times I try to play the percentages," said Danny, who went home with US$85,000 (RM260,000) for his four days of work at the Mines Resort and Golf Club.


His performance this week has certainly given him a lift after struggling on this year's 2011 Asian Tour where he ranks 48th on the Order of Merit.

"It's a big confindence booster, I've learnt so much about myself. I told myself it won't be easy out there today (yesterday). It was difficult to score, I accepted that. I had a couple of good days but today I didn't get lucky on the greens.

"I think being patient is the key to doing well this week. Before, I was really aggressive on the tee box in trying to reach the green all the time.


"Here on some holes which I didn't like, I'd tee off on the three-wood and it didn't matter if I had a six-iron to the green as long as I gave myself a look on the greens," added Danny, who was making his debut in the tournament.

Danny also revelled in the atmosphere of the home crowd and handled the pressure well having previously faltered under huge expectations.

"It has been a great week. It's been fantastic playing with PGA Tour players, it's one of my dreams to play with them.

"I felt the whole country behind me and it was not easy to perform to expectations but I felt I did not let them down," added Danny.

While Danny had a tournament to remember, Shaaban Hussin had one to forget although he did avoid repeating his last-placed finish of last year.

Shaaban, however, fell short of his top-20 aim after ending his round with a one-over 72 for a seven-over total of 291 for joint-45th with Argentina's Angel Cabrera.

"I'm disappointed I didn't hit my goal but it is okay because I'm still learning. It would have been nice to finish in the top-20 but I learned a lot playing with PGA Tour players," said Shaaban, who earned US$42,500 for his effort.

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Genting rises, NY casino sees US$800m revenue

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 06:28 PM PDT

Genting Bhd rose to its highest level in almost three months after its Malaysian casino operator said the Resorts World Casino New York is expected to generate US$800 million in revenue next year.

Genting climbed 1.1 percent to RM10.72 at 9:16 a.m. local time in Kuala Lumpur trading, set for its highest close since Aug. 4.

Genting Malaysia added 1.1 percent to RM3.84. -- Bloomberg

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Lynas says slight construction delay

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 06:13 PM PDT

Lynas Corp said first feed of rare earth ore to its Malaysia refinery won't occur until early during the first quarter of next year due to slight construction delays.

The company is waiting to receive a pre-operational licence to then commence shipments from its mine in Western Australia, it said in a regulatory filing. -- Bloomberg

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Student missing after going to school

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 10:02 PM PDT

PADANG SERAI: A Form Two student of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Lunas here, Nur Ainina Adila Muhd Zuki, has been reported missing after going to school last week.

Her father, Muhd Zaki Jahaya, 46, who is Kampung Perenggan Federal Village Development and Security chairman, said Nur Ainina Adila was sent to school, which was about three kilometres away, at about 11.30am on Oct 24 on a motorcycle by a neighbour, Rosnah Ahmad, 46, who was paid to do so.

He said Nur Ainina Adila was found missing when Rosnah went to pick her up after school about 5.30pm the same day.


"Rosnah waited for 30 minutes and then contacted my wife, Hajar Othman, 44, when my daughter still did not appear," he told reporters at his house at Kampung Perenggan, Lunas here today.

Muhd Zuki said he lodged a missing person's report on her daughter, the youngest of four siblings, about 9.45pm the same day after failing to find her.

He urged those with information on her daughter to contact him at 019-5253307 or his wife (019-5033091) or the nearest police station. -- BERNAMA

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Dr M: Continue with Look East policy

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 09:53 PM PDT

LANGKAWI: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia and other Islamic countries should look to other Eastern countries and not the West as a model for their development.

He said he believed he made the right decision in introducing the "Look East" Policy of emulating work ethics and business techniques from Japan and South Korea during his tenure as the prime minister.

"Right now, there are so many problems with Western countries. The problem in the West is that they have borrowed too much and cannot repay. You cannot have that kind of a country as a model.


"If you see countries like (South) Korea, Japan and China in the East ... China has US$3.2 trillion in reserves. They are swimming in money. Korea can come up with major products better than that produced by companies in the West.

"Japan, as you know, is a country which lost a war ... totally destroyed but as it rebuilt itself, it become the second biggest economy in the world. If you want to copy or learn something, learn from the successful people, not from the failures," he said during a question-and-answer session at the Third Langkawi Islamic Finance & Economics International Conference (LIFE 3), here.

The three-day conference, with the theme "Islamic Banking and Finance: Waqaf, Zakat and Sadakah as Community Empowerment and Strategies for the Economic Transformation of the Ummah", began yesterday.


Dr Mahathir said one could not learn much from the West because it was a total failure.

"So, we should continue to look to the East and not to the West. The West is going bankrupt," he said.

He also said that he was personally against socialism because it would make everyone poor.


"For capitalism, it is the way to prosper the country. If we look around, capitalist countries seem to be so rich, that even workers can drive big cars. But people can become extremely greedy ... wanting more and more money without thinking about the consequences.

"They borrow and borrow until they cannot pay and they are all bankrupt. Greed will cause this. Today, we are seeing failed countries in the developed world. It is because countries like Greece are so indebted ... borrowing more than 200 per cent of their GDP (Gross Domestic Product)," Dr Mahathir added. -- BERNAMA

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PM's Kluang visit: A commentary

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 03:59 AM PDT

2011/03/27
By Shahrum Sayuthi
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I WAS quietly amused when my hometown friend Fiona reacted with much enthusiasm when I told her that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was making a stopover at her alma mater, the Chong Hwa High School, during his visit to Kluang on Saturday.

She is after all a DAP supporter and had not made it a secret to me who she voted for when she had cast her vote for the first time in the 2008 general election.

"Oh my God! That's so great of him!" was what she text messaged me in return before proceeding to relate how when as a student she had, along with others, lined the street leading to her school when then prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad went there in 1987.


"That was the last time a prime minister visited our school. I remember it was a very hot day and we were sweating, but we were all so happy that a prime minister visited our school," she added.

If Fiona was at the school on Saturday, she may have thought she had been transported back in time to that day.

The over 2,000 students, in their all white uniforms, were equally enthusiastic in welcoming Najib.


The highlight of Najib's visit to the school was when he mentioned in his speech the government's "landmark decision" to allow Unified Examinations Certificate holders with three credits including passes in Bahasa Malaysia and English, to take part in the special intake for the Chinese language degree course to become Mandarin teachers.

The students cheered as he made the announcement.

"We (the government) are committed to being fair to everyone and will continue to strive for this. Dreams will not be realised until we are at peace with one another," Najib had said.


My colleague Chuah Bee Kim interviewed some of the students and teachers on how they felt about Najib's visit.

Seow Yu Sheng, 15, a Form Three student said it was a memorable day as it was the first time he had seen the prime minister in person.

"I am happy to see him. Furthermore, he was here today to launch our school's green programme which my teachers have always promoted among us," he said.
Another Form Three student, Dana Lim, 15, echoed Seow's sentiment but lamented that Najib's hour-long visit was such a brief one.

"My classmates and I nonetheless feel very honoured to have the prime minister at our school," Lim said.

Liong Kok Kiong, 32, a geography teacher at the school for the past six years said the announcement made by Najib regarding UEC holders was very uplifting as it was a step towards the success of the 1Malaysia policy.

"I also hope that Najib's visit will encourage more English language teachers to join our school as we need more of them here," he said.

Later in the night, Najib attended a "dinner with the people" function at down town Kluang which was attended by more than 10,000 people.

Such was the overwhelming response given by the crowd when Najib arrived at the function that Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman had to pause several times to compose himself while delivering the welcoming speech.

Expressing his pleasure, Najib in his speech, suggested that judging by the crowd's response at the function and during his walk-about in several parts in Kluang earlier in the day, Barisan Nasional may probably recapture the lost ground it suffered during the coalition's disastrous outing in the 2008 general election.

He told the crowd how an old Chinese lady gave him a 51-year-old Jalur Gemilang during the walk-about.

"I was so touched because she told me that it was a gift for my effort in initiating 1Malaysia," he said to thunderous applause from the crowd.

The prime minister probably had in mind that Kluang, with its huge Chinese community, was the DAP's first stronghold in Johor before it was overwhelmed there by BN in the late 1970s.

However, in 2008, DAP captured the Mengkibol state seat there when its Ng Lam Hua defeated Gan Ping Shou of MCA by a majority of 1,281 votes. Ng had got 13,538 votes while Gan received 12,257.

When Najib announced an allocation of RM105 million for the construction of a dam in Kahang to ensure no recurrence of a water supply problem which hit Kluang during last year's Chinese New Year, I immediately sent a text message to Fiona.

After all, she was the one who had pushed for me to initiate extensive news coverage about the problem in the first place.

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Gamis students released after statements taken

Posted: 14 Mar 2011 03:24 AM PDT

Gamis students released after statements taken

2010/10/31
By Aidi Amin
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GUA MUSANG: Police today recorded statements from four university students who were detained for several hours yesterday for allegedly distributing political pamphlets in the Galas state constituency.

Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Ismail Omar said the students, aged between 18 - 25 years old were taken to the district police station and released soon after.

"We are investigating if the students are from Gua Musang or outsiders," he said after a briefing at the police operations centre here.


He said they would also work with the Election Commission and the students' universities during their investigations.

The students are from a group, calling themselves Gabungan Mahasiswa Islam SeMalaysia (Gamis) and were allegedly distributing brochures urging the locals to exercise their democratic right to vote.

A spokesman yesterday said the group represented students from various universities and had come to Galas to observe the campaign process and also explain to the people certain national issues, including the 2011 budget and how it effects them.


Higher Education Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the detention of the students should not be politicised as they were merely detained for not possessing a valid permit to distribute the pamphlets.

"The students were not aligned to any political party and were merely there to urge the people to come out and vote. They are acting on their own and nothing to do with their respective universities.

"However, I would like to advise these students to go home and concentrate on their studies instead," he said when contacted.


On another issue, Ismail also said the police had to date received four reports on minor incidents involving the parties contesting the by-election here.

"I urge all parties to adhere to the laws and prevent any untoward incidents," he added.

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Football / Malaysia Cup: Grand comeback

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 10:55 AM PDT

2011/10/30
By Ajitpal Singh and Fadhli Ishak
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Negri Sembilan’s Abdul Halim Zainal (right) and Terengganu’s Mohd Faizal Mohamad vie for the ball in the Malaysia Cup final at Shah Alam Stadium yesterday. Negri won 2-1. — Picture by Yazit Razali

Negri Sembilan's Abdul Halim Zainal (right) and Terengganu's Mohd Faizal Mohamad vie for the ball in the Malaysia Cup final at Shah Alam Stadium yesterday. Negri won 2-1. — Picture by Yazit Razali

WHAT a way to clinch the Malaysia Cup title.

Hairuddin Omar's spectacular half-volley four minutes from time earned Negri Sembilan their third Malaysia Cup title as they came from behind to edge Terengganu 2-1 at the Shah Alam Stadium yesterday.

Hairuddin, who was named Man-of-the-Match, timed his run brilliantly in the box before reaching out to captain Shukor Adan's cross to score from close range after S. Kunanlan's in-swinging cross was misjudged by Terengganu keeper Sharbinee Allawee before hitting the back of the net for the equaliser in the 80th minute.


Ashaari Samsuddin had put Terengganu in the lead when he rifled home a pass from Manaf Mamat, in the 59th minute.

As for Negri coach Azraai Khor Abdullah, his fourth title as a coach was a belated birthday present for himself as he turned 59 on Tuesday.

"What can I say about this win? When I took over as coach seven months ago, Negri were not doing well...and today (yesterday) they are Malaysia Cup champions. I am proud of my players," said Azraai.


"We were a better team throughout but our urgency in the final 20 minutes was the key to our win. My players gave their 100 per cent and as for Hairuddin, he made the difference to our campaign."

Azraai surprised many by playing Shukor, a midfielder, upfront along with Hairuddin and the move paid dividends as his captain's tireless work rate and experience caused all sorts of problems to Terengganu.

"I was confident that we would win as Terengganu seemed tensed as they were the favourites here. Anyway, I am so happy today (yesterday) as this is my first time winning the Malaysia Cup as captain," said Shukor.


Terengganu coach Irfan Bakti said poor finishing led to their defeat.

"We managed to create chances after Negri had levelled but we failed to capitalise on them. I do not want to blame any of my players for this defeat as everyone played well," said the disappointed coach.

Azraai opt for a strong defensive and midfield line-up, which restricted Terengganu's movement. Negri seemed to have won the midfield battle as they created opportunities early in the match.

Hairuddin almost took advantage of Terengganu's defensive slip-up after 44 seconds but his powerful shot went across the goal-mouth.

But as the game went on, Terengganu managed to find their footing in the match and came close in the 23rd minute when Manaf Mamat found space in Negri's penalty box but his attempt, which flew just over the finger tips of goalkeeper Farizal Marlias, rattled the crossbar.

The quick legs of S.Kunanlan, along the left flank, and the experience of Hairuddin and captain Shukor Adan gave Terengganu defenders and goalkeeper Sharbinee Allawee some anxious moments.

Terengganu relied on quick breaks and from one of those exchanges, Negri were caught back-pedalling when Manaf found space at the edge of the box only to be fouled by centre back Aidil Zafuan Radzak, who subsequently received a yellow card from referee Shokri Nor.

Negri started more on the offensive after the breather. Shukor the found energy to outpace substitute defender Helmi Remeli, who came on for Mazlizam Mohamad, but the 32-year-old's powerful rising shot hit the side netting.

Terengganu's policy to play quick counter attack football paid off in the 59th minute. Manaf collected the ball from the middle of the field and used his speed to good effect to outpace several players before his pass, which deflected off a Negri defender, found Ashaari, who in turn rifled the shot past keeper Farizal for a 1-0 lead.

That goal changed the tempo of the match as both teams played in furious pace with the desperate Negri side determined not to go home disappointed after last year's failure in the final.

And Negri were rewarded courtesy of a mistake by goalkeeper Sharbinee, who allowed Kunanlan's in-swinging cross past him in the 80th minute.

Hairuddin then scored the winner, his eighth goal in the competition in the 86th minute to hand Negri the title.

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Golf: Masterful McIlroy three clear in Shanghai

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 10:54 AM PDT


Rory McIlroy tees off on the 9th hole in the third round of the Shanghai Masters yesterday. — AP picture

Rory McIlroy tees off on the 9th hole in the third round of the Shanghai Masters yesterday. — AP picture

SHANGHAI: US Open champion Rory McIlroy increased his lead to three strokes after shooting a seven-under 65 in the third round of the Shanghai Masters yesterday.

The 22-year-old Northern Irishman made seven birdies in another bogey-free round on the Jack Nicklaus-designed course at Lake Malaren on the outskirts of Shanghai to total 18-under 198.

McIlroy is a step closer to the tournament's US$2 million (RM6 million) first-place prize money, the richest in golf and bigger than the US$1.44 million he pocketed for winning the US Open in June.


Anthony Kim of the United States moved up a spot to second after hitting three consecutive birdies to close out the front nine and another four on the back nine to match McIlroy's 65. His only misstep was a bogey on the 18th hole.

Kim, a three-time winner on the PGA Tour, is looking for his first victory of the year. His best finish was a share of fifth place at the British Open.

South Korea's Noh Seung Yul was one stroke behind Kim at 14 under after following up his second-round 63 with a 67.


Ian Poulter (67) and Hunter Mahan (68) were next at 11 under. Second-ranked Lee Westwood (70) and Geoff Ogilvy (66) were at seven under, followed by Robert Karlsson (72), Padraig Harrington (73) and Y.E. Yang (68) at six under.

Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa, who started the day equal third, had a terrible round in the overcast conditions, hitting four bogeys and a double bogey on the par-5 13th hole for a 76. The 2010 British Open champion fell to joint 12th at four under.

There are 30 players competing in the lucrative invitational tournament, being held for the first year.


All the top players are receiving appearance money, and last place pays US$25,000.

Because the International Management Group-run event isn't sanctioned by a major tour, it doesn't have world-ranking points.

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Indian fans run riot as Metallica axe gig

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 10:33 PM PDT

NEW DELHI: Angry fans smashed equipment and hurled bottles in chaotic scenes after heavy metal group Metallica cancelled their first ever Indian gig at the last minute.

Thousands of fans had already turned up at Friday's concert, timed to coincide with this weekend's Formula One Grand Prix, but were enraged when it was axed for safety reasons.

Newspaper pictures showed piles of shattered equipment and the Times of India said one man broke his leg when he was pushed down a stairwell in a stampede.


"Many others were also injured in the melee," Shouvik Roy, 41, was quoted as saying, adding that some youths were also taken to hospital. "There were no marshals to guide people and few cops to help."

Metallica said the concert in Gurgaon, near New Delhi, was initially postponed to Saturday because of damage to a security barrier, but organisers were then unable to secure a second permit.

"We are deeply disappointed with this news as we were looking forward to our first experience in India as much as you guys were," they said in a statement late on yesterday.


The Times, which pictured youths in Metallica T-shirts shouting and showing their middle fingers, said fans tore down sound systems, barriers and hoardings, and threw bottles at the stage and LED display screens.

"I'm glad my sons got out from the #Metallica madness unscathed. Why can't we organise an event without drama????" tweeted Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah.

The incident comes after Canadian rocker Bryan Adams called off a concert this year when police refused to give clearance. Flamboyant pop star Lady Gaga is due to perform after the Indian Grand Prix on tomorrow. -- AFP

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DPM: Empower BM as language of knowledge, progress

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 10:10 PM PDT

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today opened the 8th Malay Literary and Language Congress with a call to the people to empower Bahasa Melayu as a language of knowledge and progress while learning other languages to master the knowledge available in those languages.

He said language advocates had an important role to play in empowering Bahasa Melayu by fostering a positive attitude in the people towards the national language.

"Language advocates should not act as a mere pressure group but must go down to the ground, to be with the people, and be the drivers of awareness for the multiracial population to gain confidence in the ability of Bahasa Melayu as a language of knowledge and progress," said Muhyiddin, who is also education minister.


Intellectuals should intensify efforts to bring out works in Bahasa Melayu besides coining terminology for science and technology in the language, he said.

"The government, on its part, will strengthen the role of the National Translation Institute which will step up efforts to translate quality international academic books to expand the treasure of knowledge in Bahasa Melayu," he said. -- BERNAMA

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