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- An anchor to her children
- Anne Ngasri to marry again
- Firm takes the stink out with deodorising underpants
| Posted: 14 Nov 2012 03:56 PM PST MARANG: Khatijah Mohamed is literally the "Iron Lady" of her family, providing an anchor to her children after their father passed away. The 55-year-old mother of eight makes iron anchors to support her family after her husband Wan Abdul Kadir Wan Jusoh died of a heart attack last year. Khatijah's world collapsed as the 73-year-old was the sole breadwinner. "At that time, I almost gave up hope as the love of my life was gone. However, I knew I had to go on for my children's sake," she said in an interview here. Fortunately for Khatijah, she had learned the skills behind the making of anchors from her late husband, and started her own business near her home in Kampung Rhu Dua here. The anchors range in length from about 0.3m to about 1.5m, depending on the size of the boat. Full story in your copy ofThe Star today. |
| Posted: 14 Nov 2012 03:51 PM PST ● Other News & Views is compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with this ' >'sign, it denotes a separate news item. ACTRESS Anne Ngasri, 28, who recently broke up with singer Aliff Aziz, is planning to tie the knot with politician Mohd Sumali Reduan, 40, next month. They have been dating for a year. Berita Harian reported that Anne wanted to move on from her old memories of her first marriage by beginning a new chapter in her life. The mother of three was resplendent in a black lacy outfit by designer Ezuan Ismail on her engagement day at her family house in Jalan Ipoh on Sunday. "He (Sumali) came at the right time and we complete each other. "It is God's plan and I am just following it. I want someone who can complete my life," she said. Anne said her wedding would take place in Pontian, Johor, on Dec 22, followed by a small ceremony the next day. "We planned to do it in Johor as my future husband comes from that state," she said. Mohd Sumali, who is Umno Youth executive secretary, said his upcoming marriage to Anne would not affect his political career. > A man in his late 30s bashed up his wife after she came home late from work during one weekend, reported Harian Metro. The incident took place at about 11pm at Pandan Ria, Ampang Jaya. The victim was greeted by her angry husband, who swore at her before beating her up for almost ten minutes. According to a source, the victim had a work emergency. "The suspect, who came back around 8am, was angry to find that his wife was not at home," said the source. The victim lodged a police report. Ampang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Amiruddin Jamaluddin confirmed receiving the report. |
| Firm takes the stink out with deodorising underpants Posted: 14 Nov 2012 03:51 PM PST ● Other News & Views is compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with this ' >'sign, it denotes a separate news item. A TEXTILE company in Japan had invented deodorised underpants that has become a hit among busy businessmen who have no time to go to the loo, Nanyang Siang Pau reported. The underpants were initially made for patients with gastrointestinal problems who were unable to neutralise the stink caused by flatulence. Spokesman for the company which produced the product, Nami Yoshida said the firm spent years creating the product. "It is also suitable for daily wear," he said. The underpants were said to contain odour-absorbing ceramic particles in the material's fibres. The company currently has 22 products in its "odour-buster" line that includes socks and T-shirt. > China Press reported that a man in his 30s had threatened to slit his mother's throat when she failed to prepare breakfast for him. The incident happened on Nov 10 at about 7.30am in Cheras when the 62-year-old woman could not get up early enough as she was sick. The man, who saw his mother lying in bed, did not ask how she felt and instead shouted at her. When the woman asked him to buy his own breakfast, he threatened to kill her by slitting her throat. Fearing for her safety, she lodged a report at the Pudu police station. > Sin Chew Daily reported that Singaporean scholars were unhappy that a newspaper in China had named a new slope found in Shenyang City, China, as "Xin Jia Po", or Singapore in Chinese. The term can also be literally referred to as "newly added slope". Singapore's Chinese Learning Lab dean Prof Chua Chee Lay said Singaporeans would sometimes joke about the term but he claimed it was the first time he had seen it used by the media and in this particular case by Shenyang Wanbao newspaper. He added that it might be a joke, but some readers were questioning the motive behind the use of the term and whether the paper was being disrespectful by referring to the island republic as "a small slope". "It would be more acceptable if a big shopping mall or an entertainment city is named after Singapore," he said. "I personally take this as a joke but would like to remind that Singa-pore is a small nation." |
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