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Thousands attend open houses
State distributes 120,000 flags for Merdeka bash during various programs

Posted: 02 Sep 2011 08:09 PM PDT

Ballroom dance class

A beginner's ballroom dancing class for cancer survivors, family, friends and caretakers is held every Thursday from 11am-12pm at a monthly fee of RM10 at Malacca Cancer Society's Oasis centre. Conversational Mandarin class is held every Tuesday from 12pm to 3pm at a monthly fee of RM20. For details, call 06- 283 0988 (Oasis), 012-399 7176 (Koh) or 012-323 9300 (Chua).

Seven combos treat

Soup lovers are welcome to Ani Sup Utara at Sri Dagangan II where seven combos are recommended. For reservations, call 019-938 8081 or 016-935 8087 (Nizam).

Authentic buffet

In Genting, the Restoran Kampong at the Resort Hotel is presenting the 'Authentic Malaysian Buffet' for Ramadan until Aug 29, priced at RM41++ (adult) while RM20.50++ (child). There's a 40% discount available for senior citizens. Contact Makan-makan @ GENTING for reservations, call 03-6101 1118. (www.genting.com.my)

Grilled lamb

Indulge in a spread of traditional and international dishes that is sure to tantalize weary taste-buds for your friends and family to be enjoyed. For this Ramadan, Mega View Hotel in Kuantan invites diners to try their Sup Ekor Saderi, grilled lamb, Tom Yam Ala Chiang Mai, Ketam Bertelur Pedas, desserts and more at their Ramin Coffee House by the river. Priced at RM43nett per adult and RM27nett per child (five -12 yrs). For every five diners, one dines for free. You can also enjoy Hari Raya Not only that, you can celebrate Aidilfitri delights at RM28nett onwards (min 40 persons). For reservations, call 09-517 1888.

Mid-autumn fest

Come to the Mid-Autumn festival & performances at the lower ground floor in KSL City from Aug 23 and Sept 12. The festival will be from 10am until 10pm. For details, call 07-288 2888.

Organ donation drive

The Society of St. Vincent De Paul of the Church of St.Peter in close co-operation with the Malacca General Hospital Blood Bank will conduct a blood donation and organ donation registration campaign tomorrow. The campaign will be held at the church parish hall along Jalan Pengkalan Rama from 9.00am to 1.00pm. For details, call 012-2877607 (Stephen).

Learn sign language

Those wishing to learn sign language can attend classes organised by Johor Deaf Association at 64-01 Susur Larkin Perdana 2, Larkin perdana Johor Baru. For details, call 07 2320464.

Change of number

The Muar Inland Revenue Department at Sungai Abong here has changed its telephone number from 06-9527000 to 06-9563100.

Handicraft's lure

Looking for unique and beautifully carved wooden and traditional batek and ceramic products for souvenirs or home decoration? Check out the Pahang Handicraft Corporation complex at Kampung Pandan II, Kuantan-Terengganu bypass. Opens from Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. For details, call 09-538 5677.

Zero waste zone

Kuantan Municipal Council (MPK) had launched the Zero Waste Zone 2011 and it is MPK's aspiration to ensure that Kuantan Town Centre becomes a zero waste zone from Jalan Tanah Putih in front of Giant Hypermarket to Teluk Cempedak. For details, call 09-5121 555/666 or log on to their website at www.mpk.gov.my

Volunteers needed

National Stroke Association of Malaysia (Nasam) Kuantan branch is looking for volunteers to help rehabilitate stroke victims. Nasam, a non-profit organisation, will provide training. For details, call 09-566 8195 or 019-951 0012 (Chua).

Cancer counselling

Mahkvota Medical Centre will be providing comprehensive cancer counselling services for free to the public, in collaboration with Malacca Cancer Society, every Friday from 4-6pm at No.76, Jalan Taman Melaka Raya 25, Taman Melaka Raya, Malacca. For details, call 06-285 2931 (Dr Sanjeev), 06-285 2975 (Dr Jayendran) or 06-285 0988 (Michaelina/Koh).

Items for recycling

Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia Kuantan branch welcomes used items such as metal containers, aluminium cans, glass and plastic bottles and clothing at its recycling centre. The centre is open every Sunday from 9am.

Thousands attend open houses

Posted: 02 Sep 2011 08:09 PM PDT

KOTA KINABALU: Overcast skies and intermittent rains had failed to dampen the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations here in Sabah.

Scores of people from all walks of life braved the drizzle to stream to Istana Negeri to attend the open house Yang Di Pertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin and his wife Toh Puan Norlidah Jasni here.

Among the important guests were Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman, members of cabinet and other senior state civil and federal civil servants as people walked up to the Istana to be treated to a Raya fair.

"It is my chance to greet our Yang DiPertua Negeri and also see the Istana," said a port worker Philip Pangadadu who hails from Sabah's northern Kota Marudu.

Pangadadu said that celebrations like Hari Raya was a chance for hin visit his Muslim friends and socialise.

"I will be going to many of my friends houses after this (Istana)," he added.

Like Pangadadu, many Sabahans had criss–crossed the homes of family and friends as they marked the first day of Hari Raya.

In a brief address, Juhar urged Sabah's multi-ethnic population of Sabah to continue with the open house tradition as it was an opportunity to visit each other.

He added that this would forge relations among themselves and thus strengthening unity in line with the 1Malaysia concept.

Juhar and Norlidah delighted the crowd by going around and chatting with their visitors.

On the second day of Hari Raya, scores of people headed for the Likas Sports Complex multi purpose hall that was the venue of the joint Aidilfitri open house of the Muslim state cabinet members headed by Musa and wife Datin Faridah Tussin

Musa and his wife Datin Faridah Tussin personally greeted and shook hands with the crowd.

He later told reporters that he was touched with the overwhelming response to the Hari Raya open house.

"The people who came were from all walks of life. This reflects the people's acceptance of our diversity," said Musa.

In the city, people on holiday had also packed shopping complexes with families as the few eateries that were opened for business struggled to cope with large number of customers.

"Our workers are off for Hari Raya, we did not expect large number of people to turn up," said a coffeeshop operator, who wanted to be known only as 'Ling'.

He said many other eateries decided to close as all their workers mostly Muslims had taken off for the Hari Raya holidays.

State distributes 120,000 flags for Merdeka bash during various programs

Posted: 02 Sep 2011 08:09 PM PDT

JOHOR BARU: The state had distributed 120,000 flags in line with this year's Merdeka Day celebrations said state Unity, Human Resources, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman M.Asojan.

He added that the flags were distributed via non-governmental organisations and the state assembly management committee.

"We have also had several programs where we handed out flags to lorries at the Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex.

"National and state flags were also handed out to bus and taxi drivers at the Larkin Central Terminal here," he said.

Asojan said that although the official state Merdeka Day celebrations would only be held on Sept 10 at the Dataran Batu Pahat, it is important that the people took the effort to fly the national colours.

"With Merdeka being so close to Hari Raya, it is a double celebration for us.

"Let us be proud and ensure that we show our patriotism to the country by flying the Malaysian flag in our houses, vehicles or anywhere else which is befitting," he said.

He added that people from all races and religions should also join their Muslim friends and celebrate Hari Raya together.

"Take the effort to visit your friends and neighbours and share the joy of the season with them," he said.

Kredit: www.thestar.com.my

Sabtu, 3 September 2011