The Star Online: Metro: South & East
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| Posted: 27 Jul 2011 06:17 PM PDT THOUGH her entry into the modelling industry was not planned, Marina Suwendy now navigates her career with a purpose and the intention of staying there for a long time. The lass, who is a mix of Chinese, Nyonya and Dayak parentage, says that she usually does television commercials and print advertisements in New York where she is based. "However, I believe that models cannot do such work all the time so I decided to be versatile and get into acting as well," she said, adding that she is currently studying at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York whose alumni include Warren Beatty, Marlon Brando, Benicio Del Toro, Kevin Costner and Salma Hayek. She recently did some acting in two upcoming movies, one a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's Rope and the other is the highly-anticipated Men In Black 3. "For the former, we sometimes did scenes that took up to 20 minutes without cuts and that means about 30 pages worth of script. It was intense," she said, adding that her character was that of a girl who seduces then murders someone before crumbling into an emotional breakdown. A law degree holder with a diploma in liberal arts and a para-legal certificate, Suwendy also works for her father who is in the property development industry. "I do liaise with overseas consultants and with him, trash out ideas as well as do some research. Currently, we are working at bringing the concept of luxury retirement serviced apartments featuring medical facilities to Malaysia," she said. Suwendy is also starting up her own business that is still under wraps though she revealed that it will have something to do with the fashion lifestyle industry. She completes jigsaw puzzles to destress and while home in Malaysia, which she tries to do every six months, she will try to accompany her mother on her fishing trips. "I also like watching live badminton matches a lot and will wake up in the wee hours to catch it on television. I think my neighbours are not too fond of me as I tend to become very loud when cheering on our country's players," she laughs. She also loves cooking and food in general, introducing local fare to her friends back in the States. "Whenever I head back, I bring something for them to try including Chinese New Year cookies, dodol and Tambun biscuits from Penang. I have not managed to get them to try anything durian-based yet though," she said, adding that she can find durians in New York but they were not as fresh as those available locally. Inspired by her mother's side of the family, Suwendy also does her own cooking and her favourite recipe is bak kut teh though she considers her specialties to be Indonesian rendang, sweet and spicy crabs. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search. |
| Police to curb smuggling of firecrackers Posted: 27 Jul 2011 06:16 PM PDT KUALA TERENGGANU: The police will intensify efforts to curb smuggling of firecrackers during Ramadan. Terengganu police chief Senior Asst Comm Datuk Jamshah Mustapa said enforcement action would be intensified during the fasting month, as the police would be cooperating with other enforcement agencies to fight smuggling of firecrackers. "We have already discussed the matter with the Customs and Immigration department to prevent the shipment of smuggled goods from entering into the state. "We will conduct more stringent checks on every cargo at every entry point into the state," he told newsmen at an event where he was handed laptops courtesy of Digi Telecommunications here recently. SAC Jamshah said smuggled firecrackers were produced in neighbouring countries before being brought into the state. "We will not compromise when it concerns the people's safety. "Playing firecrackers can lead to serious accidents and even death," he said. He added the police have identified a few hotspots for the sale of firecrackers and anyone caught dealing with them, would be dealt upon severely. On receiving the laptops, SAC Jamshah hoped it would enhance the efficiency of police personnel during the course of work. "The police must embrace the age of information technology," he said. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search. |
| Father of six calling for help Posted: 27 Jul 2011 06:16 PM PDT KUANTAN: Having snails for dinner because they have no money for food is not a problem for Mohamad Yasim Mat Ali and his family. He just needs help to build a new house for his family. The 56-year-old former house builder can no longer do heavy work after falling off a rooftop, which he was fixing about eight years ago. "I hurt my backbone and since then I can't do any heavy lifting or else I will faint. "Now I just sit at home looking after my six children, aged one to 14 and repair fishing nets to earn some money," he said when met at his run down home in Kampung Sepat here recently. Mohamad Yasim said he would look for snails in his backyard and then have his wife Kamariah Ngah, 39, cook it with some onions and spices. "We have no problem with eating snails. "The house we are living in is actually an inheritance shared by my wife and her nine siblings. Mohamad Yasim appealed to the public to help him build a new home on the land partitioned to his wife. "I hope somebody can help me build a shelter for my family because I do not know how long we can stay here. "A hut will be enough," he said. Those who wish to help Mohamad Yasim, can call 013-941 8124. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search. |
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