The Star Online: Metro: South & East
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- Flying the Jalur Gemilang with pride
- Police bust smuggling ring and capture a wanted fugitive
- Special designs for exhibitors
| Flying the Jalur Gemilang with pride Posted: 29 Aug 2012 05:03 PM PDT MALACCA: Patriotism is best demonstrated through creative display of the our national colours: the Jalur Gemilang. Decorating homes and buildings with the nation's flags helps enliven the spirit of Merdeka and adds cheer to the celebrations. Flying the Jalur Gemilang also creates a patriotic mood and at the same time – adds colour and cheer to the independence day celebration. Kite Flyers' Melaka Chairman Wong Soo Tang said the flags are flown on buildings, offices, schools, hotels and even by the roadside. "Miniature flags fixed on motorcylces and vehicles too are common in a bid to create the Merdeka mood." The association's members, added Wong, had their own creative ideas to enliven the spirit of Merdeka. Wong and his fellow kite enthusiasts Chong Chin Wah, Kam Lian Kiong (the current Kite Flyer's association Secretary) had flown a special Jalur Gemilang kite near Kota Laksamana recently. He said the event was aimed to encourage Malaysians from all walks of life to showcase their creativity in patriotism. The association, he added, is stepping up efforts to encourage the community to the fly the Jalur Gemilang through specially-made patriotic themed kites. |
| Police bust smuggling ring and capture a wanted fugitive Posted: 29 Aug 2012 05:03 PM PDT TANGKAK: The police busted a cigarette smuggling ring and at the same time, captured a man wanted since 2006. The 28-year-old fugitive was arrested along with his 48-year-old friendwhen police detained a lorry laden with smuggled cigarettes along Km173.5 of the North-South Expressway near here on Tuesday. Ledang police chief Supt Harun Idris said his team spotted the 10-tonne truck at 3.35am along the highway near the Jasin exit and decided to stop it. "We were shocked to see the truck filled with stacks of boxes containing League-brand cigarettes. "The truck was carrying some 9,800 cartons of League cigarettes with unpaid duties totalling about RM1mil," he added. Supt Harun said the truck driver resides in Kuala Lumpur while his accomplice, the wanted man is from Negeri Sembilan. Both had also tested negative for drugs. He said the duo would be charged under Section 135(1) of the Customs Act 1967 for possessing contraband items with unpaid duty. On a separate matter, Supt Harun said police detained two men, both aged 21, and recovered a Proton Waja car which was reported stolen in Kuala Lumpur earlier this year. The men, one from Negri Sembilan and while the other is a resident in Skudai in Johor Baru, were arrested after a highway patrol unit chased them from the Tangkak - Jasin border to the town on July 25. He said one of them is employed as a computer technician while the other is a truck driver with three previous criminal records. Both would be referred to the Dang Wangi police station in Kuala Lumpur where they are expected to be charged. The district police had also succeeded in arresting three 17-year-old youths and an Indonesian foreign worker for possession of stolen motorbikes. "Two of the youths were arrested while riding a motorcycle which had been reported stolen in Muar while the Indonesian worker for having a motorcycle with tampered engine and chassis numbers," added Supt Harun. |
| Special designs for exhibitors Posted: 29 Aug 2012 05:03 PM PDT THE stage is set for one of the most anticipated events for this year, the Perfect Livin '12 Home & Lifestyle Exhibition that starts today. It will be held at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur until Sept 2. To make the event a successful and meaningful one, the organiser is making sure that the booths and the ambiance are perfect. The fourth installation of the Perfect Livin event will see about 1,000 booths and 300 exhibitors taking part to showcase their respective products and services. It is the platform to meet people's renovation, refurbishment and decorating needs. About 120,000 visitors are expected to attend the event which is one of the largest exhibitions of its kind. Speaking on its preparations IStar Ideas Factory Sdn Bhd business development director Jason Yap said the concept for the event was inspired from a show in Milan, Italy. "We travelled to an international show in Milan and derived ideas on many things including a media gallery, new registration counter, and a gift counter. "We have an interior designer on board but the focus is for it (the exhibition) to be a place that inspires and gives people ideas. Even the stage is set with a kitchen, which has a design element to show people something different as they walk in. "We had only two days to set up everything with a team of contractors and designers. "There is the Hall of Elegance with more high-end stuff, so the layout, lighting and setting is different from the other halls. "This year we are giving out special sling bags and aluminium bottles to visitors," he said. Yap added that they want to ensure exhibitors and visitors are in a comfortable environment while maximising their time and experience. Meanwhile, the man heading the preparations for the event, Group Thirty Three International Sdn Bhd deputy general manager Ken Low, said a lot of planning was involved in putting everything together. He said the task was not easy as they had to see to all the exhibitors' needs. "We are working around the clock, so we are the first ones in and the last people out. The signages and pathways setup will ensure visitors get to see everything, which will be beneficial to both the exhibitors and visitors. "There are about 100 people working in the various sections. Even the booths set up are different for each exhibitor. We have very few standard-style booths here," he said. Perfect Livin '12 Home & Lifestyle Exhibition, the one-stop centre for your home and lifestyle solutions, is open to the public from 10am to 9pm daily. Admission is free. Malaysians can expect to be wowed by the myriad of innovations, contemporary home renovations and refurbishments as well as tailor-made solutions and professional advice from quality exhibitors on home decor. There will also be a series of talks and seminars delivered by experienced speakers and industry experts. Children below 12 years of age can participate in the Kiddy Colouring Contest, with the winners eligible for many prizes. Visitors are also welcome to go to The Star booths, number 1382 and 1383 at the Tun Razak Hall One to subscribe to the Star Newspaper & ePaper bundle at the special rate of RM260. Only at the booths would the special rate be extended until Sept 2, otherwise the promotion ends tomorrow (Aug 31). Over RM25,000 worth of prizes and cash shopping vouchers can be redeemed with every subscription form. The prizes and vouchers are sponsored by Focus Point, Sakae Sushi, and SP Setia Berhad. |
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