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| Posted: 04 Jan 2013 04:13 AM PST FOR THE RECORD In our page 3 report yesterday, it has been pointed out that soil nails used for slope stability do not require any tightening over time. The type of system that requires maintenance works should be the ground anchor. The lack of maintenance for ground anchors can lead to potential slope failure. GREEN CONCERT WWF-Malaysia and its Earth Hour partners are inviting Malaysian bands to participate in the inaugural Earth Hour Band Contest to build environmental awareness through music. The contest is open to three to six-person bands comprising Malaysian citizens who have not signed up with any record labels. Interested bands can submit their videos to www.facebook.com/wwfmy on Jan 22 before 5pm. For details, email contactus@wwf.org.my MBPJ MOBILE COUNTERS MBPJ Easy Payment mobile counters are currently stationed at Jalan Cecawi 6/18A, PB6 Kota Damansara until Sunday, from 10am until 3pm, offering basic council-related transactions and services such as checking and paying assessment tax, compounds and other council-related bills, as well as lodging council-related complaints. For details, call 03-79563544 ext 203/204 or visit www.mbpj.gov.my DATA PROTECTION TALK University of Malaya Malaysian Centre of Regulatory Studies is having a free public talk on "Personal Data Protection Act" at the Law Faculty in University of Malaya on Jan 22, from 10am to 11am. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP before Jan 18. For details, visit www.facebook.com/UMCoRS TOASTMASTERS MEETING Open University Malaysia's new Toastmasters Club is organising a meeting tomorrow at 3pm, at Theatrette, Block B, Area A, Open University Malaysia, Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. For details, call 012-210 2977 / 03-2773 2395 (Arnie) or 012-919 3190 / 03-2773 2760 (Nazrai). SINGERS WANTED The Philharmonic Society of Selangor Choir invites singers of all ages to join in the 2013 season. Orientation will be held on Jan 14 and 21 at 7.15pm at Free Space@Kakiseni, L1-35 & 36, Level 1, SS Two Mall, 40 Jalan SS2/72 in Petaling Jaya. Rehearsals are held every Monday, from 8pm to 10pm. For details, call 012-277 8871 (Swee Chin) or email selangor.phil@gmail.com ELDERLY HEALTH FORUM Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre Klang (SKSMC) will be organising a free public forum on "Elderly Health Issues" on Jan 19. The programme will be scheduled from 8.30am to 1pm at SKSMC. Refreshments will be provided. Admission is free but seats are limited. For details, call 03-3373 3636 ext 7313 / 7335 / 7356. TOASTMASTERS MEETING Women Institute of Management will be having the 11th Toastmasters meeting of the term on Jan 8, at Wisma WIM, Taman Tun Dr Ismail from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Registration required. To register, call 03-7725 0268 (Jaya) / 012-210 2404 (Sharon). BLOOD DONATION The National Blood Bank is having blood donation drives at Galaxy Ampang Shopping Centre in Kuala Lumpur (10am-5pm) and Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin mosque in Putrajaya (11am-3pm) today. For details, visit www.pdn.com.my ROAD SHOW The Panasonic "Smart and Eco" road show on air conditioners will be taking place from Jan 9 to 13, between 10am and 10pm at Mid Valley Megamall. For details, call 03-5543 7600 or visit www.panasonic.com.my |
| Posted: 04 Jan 2013 04:00 AM PST IT WAS an unusual hectic year-end for Kuala Lumpur Fencing Centre (KLFC) chief coach Mohd Zainal Abidin. Although the 27-year-old had to sacrifice his plans to unwind as he wrapped up the season, he is all fired up to lunge forward and take on more challenges in the new year. And he is excited about getting off to a good start with the official launch of the new KLFC training centre in Petaling Jaya tomorrow. "In the past, the year-end was a relaxing time because we were allowed to take a break when our trainees went on holiday with their families over the Christmas and New Year period. However, the trainees kept us on our toes as they also faced a punishing pace featuring in several tournaments as well as selections this year," said Zainal. He is hopeful of scaling greater heights through the setting up of the KLFC training camp which aims to provide a conducive training environment for youngsters eager to pick up the art of sword-fighting in mid-October. Zainal said he had the chance to improve his management skills by handling the various unpredictable aspects of running a centre. "It is a totally different experience handling the commercial side of the business. We shared the training centres at two different venues before we found a home of our own. "I am very fortunate because the KLFC stakeholders are passionate about the development of fencing at grassroots level. They have provided the backing for me to fulfil my dream," said the two-time Malaysia Games men's individual foil gold medallist, who was the winner at the Games in Sabah (2002) before he went on to retain his title at the biennial Games in Negri Sembilan (2004). Following his earlier five-year learning stint at Touche Fencing Club under the club's owner C.W. Mok, Zainal took a brave step forward to explore better opportunities in 2011. He said he formed KLFC while he was waiting for another club to finalise the proper working documents for him to enhance his coaching credentials abroad. "I almost accepted an offer to serve a club in Singapore but looking back, it was a blessing that the deal did not go through. "When we started KLFC, we had only three students including current trainee Tristan (Cheng). Today, we have a group of 30 students and we are hoping to attain steady growth from here," said Zainal, adding that Mok gave him the chance to stay connected with fencing and taught him a lot in his development as coach in conducting junior training programmes. Besides the National Sports Council (NSC) Sports Science Level One qualification, the national association provided Zainal with opportunities to attend two separate international coaching courses in Melbourne, Australia and Uzbekistan in 2006 and 2011, respectively. During his brief competitive career between 2001 and 2004, the former Bandar Penawar Sports School (BPSS) student featured at both the world junior meet in Italy and world championships in Cuba in 2003. "I decided to retire from competing due to a back injury and I struggled to make ends meet when I joined the work force. "Then, I did not have any ambitions to start a fencing centre and would have been satisfied with an ordinary coaching position. "I went through the ups and downs dealing with difficult situations over the years. I am grateful that things are looking now. Hopefully, the good times will continue to roll," said Zainal. The duo of Husnul Ariq and Muhammad Amir Adha are the two other trainers at KLFC while Brittni Tye and Hans Yoong are joining Tristan to stamp their mark as emerging talents from KLFC. |
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