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- Eighth edition of Johor Baru Arts Festival have lots to offer
- Sabahans welcome PM and wife at 1Malaysian dinner
- Varsity to produce new organic fertilizer for farmers
| Eighth edition of Johor Baru Arts Festival have lots to offer Posted: 03 Jul 2011 06:17 PM PDT JOHOR BARU: The eighth Johor Baru Arts Festival promises an exciting line up of events including musical performances, theatre dramas, visual arts and film screenings. There will also be many activities targeted for youths including skateboard races, heritage trail, kite making, traditional dances and modified cars display. For the first time, international dance troupes from India and Sri Lanka would also be performing including a crossover string ensemble from Singapore. "The annual arts festival is a good platform to inject life to Johor Baru and make it a truly international city," said Johor Baru Arts Festival patron and advisor Datuk Shahrir Samad. He added that there would also be a tribute to the victims of the Japanese tsunami which struck the country on March 11. "The tribute will be organised in collaboration with Johor Baru Arts School and the Japan Club of Johor, and will feature a Japanese music group playing the Taiko, a traditional Japanese drum." Shahrir, who is also Johor Baru MP, said that the festival has grown over the years, and was now able to feature not only international acts but also high-quality local productions. "We are able to tap into Johor's rich history and heritage to use as material when developing the Malay musical drama Bumi Berlantai Permata," he said. Johor Society for the Performing Arts' (JSPA) founding president Yap Siong Cheng said the festival offered opportunities and provided a platform for local performers and budding artistes to showcase their talents. He added that the event was the longest-running arts festival in Malaysia that featured various elements of performing arts, and hoped that the public would actively support and participate in the festival. The Johor Baru Arts Festival, organised by the JSPA will be held from July 1 to July 24 at the Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim on Bukit Timbalan. For details, call 019-713 9900 or 019-716 9900 (Suzie Yap) or go to the website at www.jbartsfest.com Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price. |
| Sabahans welcome PM and wife at 1Malaysian dinner Posted: 03 Jul 2011 06:14 PM PDT KOTA KINABALU: Sabahans from all walks of life gathered at Padang Merdeka to dine with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor during their visit here. Accompanied by Chief Min-ister Datuk Musa Aman and wife Datin Seri Faridah Tussin, the premier and his wife were greeted with a colourful welcome of lion dance and cultural dance performances as they arrived for the 1Malaysia dinner. The couple shook hands with the people who lined up eagerly awaiting them. An evening shower earlier did not dampen the spirit of the rakyat who turned out to meet their leaders. "I was informed by Datuk Musa and Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Yee Moh Chai that 10,000 people attended this function, making it probably the biggest dinner ever held in thestate capital," said a delighted Najib. Before the welcoming speech by Musa and address by the Prime Minister, a host of performances werelined up including a 24-season drum show by SJK(C) Chung Hwa pupils, Kian Kok Middle School ensemble and performances from local artistes. One presentation Najib seemed to enjoy was a performance by local artiste Jimmy Palikat who sang Tanak Kampung (villager's son) rendered in the ethnic Kadazandusun language. While those who came were impressed with the night's programme, the highlight of the event was a meal they shared with the Prime Minister. Shopkeeper Lee Chon Hong said that people rarely get to have dinner with dignitaries, let alone a person of Najib's stature. "I'm just happy to be here although I didn't get to talk to him," he said. Curry powder maker Puspa Ramasamy said he was thrilled to people from all walks of life turning up for the dinner. "I hope to meet the Prime Minister in person, but because there are so many people here, I'm just glad I came," she said. Another attendee Ahmad Karim said the trip from his home in Putatan was a worthwhile as he managed to shake hands with the premier. State dignitaries who present include deputy chief ministers Tan Sri Pairin Kitingan and Datuk Yahya Hussin, State Assembly Speaker Datuk Salleh Tun Said and Sabah's Cabinet ministers. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price. |
| Varsity to produce new organic fertilizer for farmers Posted: 03 Jul 2011 06:13 PM PDT SETIU: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) has introduced a course to produce compost fertilizers to farmers in the state to replace the existing chemical fertilizers. State Agriculture and Agro-based Industry chairman Asha'ari Idris said composting is the best alternative to help farmers in Terengganu to reduce cost. He said compost fertilizer, made by using waste matter, could be used to nurture crops and was suitable for all types of crops. "Farmers can produce their own compost fertilizer at low cost. Among the ingredients that can be used are coconut husk fibre, roasted husk, sand, sawdust and charcoal," he said. Asha'ari said the Terengganu government was trying to find the best methods to help farmers and the programme held by the UMT was most appropriate for the need of the state. Compost soil or compost fertilizer is one of the natural or organic fertilizers made through the decomposition process to produce essential nutrients required by the plants. — BERNAMA Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price. |
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