The Star Online: Metro: Central
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2012 04:44 AM PST PUBLIC FORUM THE Star is organising a public forum on "Does the Blueprint Mean Business?" on Thursday at 4pm at Menara Star. Speakers include Dr Habibah Rahim from the Education Ministry's project management offi ce, Taylor's University deputy vicechancellor Pradeep Nair, Bukit Jalil Sports School principal Datuk Marina Chin and SMK Convent Bukit Nanas Parent and Teacher Association chairman Amiruddin Sahudi. Admission is free but seats are limited. Fo r details, call 03-7967 1388 ext 1835 or e-mail rsvp@thestar.com.my ESU 10TH AGM The English Speaking Union of Malaysia (ESU) will be having their 10th AGM on Thursday, 5.30pm, at the residence of The British High Commissioner, 27, Jalan Langgak Golf, (off Jalan Tun Razak) Kuala Lumpur. Those interested to become members can sign up with ESU Malaysia on that day. For details, call Josephine Roch at 03- 8942 6278 or 012-245 6160 or email info@esumalaysia.com.my PUBLIC LECTURE In conjunction with the SusTED 2012 conference organised by UPM, Taylor University's School of Architecture, Building and Design is hosting a public lecture by Hiroshi Sambuichi, one of Japan's top architects on Nov 25 at 3pm. Hiroshi, who strives to create architecture as "Details of Earth" will share his ideas, past works and recent projects for the fi rst time in Malaysia. The lecture will be held at the university's Lecture Theatre 1 (LT1), Block C, Level 1, Lakeside Campus, No.1 Jalan Taylor's, Subang Jaya. Admission is free. For details, call 03- 2284 6228 or 013-370 7017. TECH CYCLE MOVEMENT SOLS Tech and Hong Leong Foundation is launching Tech Cycle and hosting a digital device recycling event on Thursday at 10am at The Stage, Publika Square, Solaris Dutamas. The public are welcome to drop off their unwanted digital devices for recycling, free of charge. For detail s, visit www.solstech.org or www.facebook.com/solstech, or call 03- 6262 7247 / 016-238 2284. CONSTITUTIONAL TALK A talk titled "Beyond Authoritarianism: Malaysian Constitutiona-lism in the Balance" will be held at Graduate Centre, Sunway University on Fr iday from 5.30pm to 7pm. as part of the Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah Distinguished Speakers Series. It will be presented by National University of Singapore Centre for Asian Studies director Professor Andrew Harding and admission is free. For registration, visit sunway.edu.my/tsjc-dss/register, call 03-7491 8622 ext 8172 (Faslika) or email pr@sunway.edu.my RECYCLE BOOKS Drop off unwanted books and magazines at Wing Hin Autohaus Sdn Bhd, Jalan Balakong starting now until Nov 30 from 8.30am to 6pm. The reading materials will be recirculated to Pertubuhan Kebajikan Yesuvin Mahligai in Kajang. For details, call 03-8962 6899 (Sharon / Nooramira). |
| British Olympic medallist pondering his future in sunny South-East Asia Posted: 20 Nov 2012 04:31 AM PST A well-deserved break from training and accomplishing good results in competitions served as a refreshing change for double Olympic swimming medallist David Davies from Britain. Davies said it was great to soak up the friendly local hospitality of different cultures as well as visiting places of interest during his recent outing to the South-East Asia region including Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. "It has been tough to be totally committed to perform at high level in swimming. "It is mentally challenging to concentrate at maintaining the sound techniques and keeping up with the pace in training every day. "It is part and parcel of the job to carry on even I was not feeling at my best on certain days," he added. In his debut at the Athens Olympics in 2004, Davies picked up the bronze medal in the men's 1,500m freestyle. He went one place higher on the podium when he obtained silver in the men's 10km open water swim at the Beijing Games in 2008. In his third appearance at the London Olympics, Davies did not progress beyond his heat in the men's 1,500m freestyle. Davies said it was satisfying to be part of three consecutive Olympic Games. "Each was special in a different way. It was a wonderful experience to return with a bronze medal at a young age from Athens. We had the exceptional crowd support from families and friends in London. They were very loud in creating the electrifying atmosphere. "It is rare to make it to three Olympics. I am considering whether I should stay on and go through another four-year cycle for next Games (at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2016) but it is unlikely that I will do it. I will make a decision on that very soon," he added. Another major highlight of his competitive career was bagging the gold medal in the men's 1,500m freestyle as well as a bronze from the men's 400m freestyle at Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006. Recently, the 27-year-old Welshman conducted two separate training sessions for the Alice Smith School Torpedoes swim team during his brief visit to Kuala Lumpur. The renowned long-distance freestyle swimming icon turned up to inspire the secondary school students at the campus in Equine Park, Seri Kembangan followed by another session at the primary school campus in Jalan Bellamy, Kuala Lumpur. A total of 30 secondary school students went through the paces under his care while another 50 primary school pupils also received the similar privilege to rub shoulders with him. Davies said it was a rewarding stint to share his experiences with the youngsters because the eager learners were also good at following instructions. "They are very fortunate because they have the excellent training facilities within a school set-up. It is important to encourage them to acquire the strong fundamental techniques. "They are definitely showing the desire and hunger to improve but they will need to develop the good habits. "They will need to get it right at the start because applying the correct basic skills is still crucial at the elite level," he added. Montpelier Malaysia sponsored Davies' recent trip to Malaysia. Earlier, Davies also performed the similar role in spreading the same message in guiding the budding swimmers to scale greater heights in Bangkok. |
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