The Star Online: Metro: Central
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| Posted: 30 Jul 2011 06:41 AM PDT UPGRADING WORK The upgrading of toll lanes at the Penchala toll plaza will be carried out until Aug 16 (Lane S03 Kepong-Bandar Utama). The affected lane will be closed to facilitate construction work and to open an additional toll booth. Highway users are advised to follow the traffic diversion signs posted. HERITAGE WALK The Central Market Heritage Walk is on every day until Aug 31, guided by Be Tourist for tourists and locals who wish to know more about the history of Kuala Lumpur and its early establishment. To participate, just be at the meeting point at Central Market information counter by 10.30am. For details, visit www.centralmarket.com.my LEFT HANDER'S DAY A Left Hander's Day will be held on Aug 13 and 14 from 10am to 10pm at community corner, 1Utama Shopping Centre, first floor, Oval (new wing). Activities include brain teasers, fun dip, survey and lefty items for sale. For details, call 016-628 1847 or e-mail leftiesmalaysia@yahoo.com GRAND PUJA Pertubuhan Penganut Samye Guan Yin Buddhist Centre Kuala Lumpur is organising a grand puja this weekend at the KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall. Vegetarian food will be provided. Admission is free For details, call 012-268 9528 (Grace)/016-381 8122 (Noreen). BLOOD DONATION The National Blood Centre and AEON Berhad together with Ansara will be organising a blood donation campaign tomorrow at AEON shopping centres in the Klang Valley from 10am to 6pm. For details, call 03-2965 5557/8 or visit www.pdn.gov.my CHILDREN'S CHOIR Operafest Children's Choir is on a mission to rescue animals with a concert recital entitled 'Save a Stray' on Aug 27 and 28 at the PJ Live Arts Centre starting at 8pm. For details, call Meng at 012-3156 487 or Jackie at 012-2070 436. LANTERN CONTEST In conjunction with the coming Mid-Autumn Festival, Wangsa Walk Mall is inviting students to join the Lantern Making Contest using recyclable materials. For registration, call Sean 03-7957 1333. HEALTH TALK The Tung Shin Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, will be having an antenatal and postnatal talk on Aug 13 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. The talk will be conducted in English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia. Admission is free. To register, call Cheryl at 03-2037 2388 or 016-9099 665 or e-mail to cherylchia@tungshin.com.my NEW STORE The Store Mid-Point located at Pandan Indah is now open for business. This newly-renovated outlet occupies four floors and offers goods such as perishables, dairy and frozen products, groceries, sundry goods, electrical items and home appliances. The business hours for the outlet is from 10am to 10pm. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search. |
| KLHC women win inaugural Ladies Hockey League title Posted: 30 Jul 2011 06:41 AM PDT AS EXPECTED, overwhelming favourites Kuala Lumpur Hockey Club (KLHC) clinched the inaugural KLHA Ladies Hockey League title after defeating minnows Pahang State Sports Council (MSN Pahang) in an exciting final played at the KLHA Stadium in Pantai last weekend. However, what was supposed to have been a stroll in the park turned out to be just the opposite for KLHC — represented by an array of national and state players — who were forced to sweat it out for a slim 1-0 win against a revitalised MSN Pahang. Having beaten MSN Pahang 5-0 in one of the league matches and having finished the league fixtures without dropping a single point, the dominant KLHC side were expected to pile on the goals but were met with some fierce resistance from the Pahang youngsters. Despite pinning their opponents in their own half for much of the first half, the much anticipated goals from KLHC never materialised — thanks to a gallant display by MSN Pahang keeper, Nur Giyana Mansor, who kept producing some fine saves to frustrate the KLHC forwards. KLHC managed to break the duck in the 26th minute through a well-taken penalty corner by Nuraini Abdul Rashid. After the breather, KLHC continued from where they left off but the tight defense coupled with their in-form keeper Nur Giyana, who also won the best player of the final award, managed to keep the KLHC players at bay. Relying mostly on defensive play and fast counter attacks the Pahang girls came close to scoring but failed to force a draw and the smiles on their faces said it all after the final whistle. They had managed to get to the finals after some high profile teams in the league stages but knew they had a mountain to climb against the KLHC side and they almost managed to pull off the impossible. The East Coast side players ranging between the ages 13 to 19 may not have won the title but can go back with their heads held high for their gallant display, tenacity and their never-say-die attitude. The victorious KLHC side, who managed to score a whopping 79 goals and conceding only one throughout their campaign in the league, pocketed RM2,000 while MSN Pahang received RM1,000. Third placed University Technology Mara (UiTM) collected RM500. MSN Pahang coach Sreedharan Nayar was in high spirits when approached after the game. "Well what more can I say. The players stuck to the game plan and faced with the daunting task against a well oiled and a much superior side in terms of experience, techniques and fitness level, we had only one option that is to defend and rely on our fast counter attacks and it almost worked," said Sreedharan. Sreedharan also pointed out that the players learned from their mistakes in their earlier league encounter against the KLHC side. "My team played a very tight game and did not give much room to our opponents and the keeper did exceptionally well to keep the scoreline to just one. I'm proud of my players and we will return next year a better team. This is a very good experience for my players they are still young and can only get better." KLHC coach Rizal Razman paid tribute to his opposing team as well as his counterpart from MSN Pahang. "They were a much transformed team from the ones we defeated in the league fixtures. They definitely learned from the mistakes and gave us a run for our money. I congratulate the team and their coach for a great display. "Although they were not a threat to us but they did not give us much room to play our normal game. Still my players gave their best and it is one of those days when things do not go the way you expect it to go. Overall, it was a very good outing for us and we will return to defend the title next year," added Rizal. Meanwhile Dutch Ladies, a social team, who failed to collect a single point and conceded a total of 66 goals and managing to score just a couple of goals in their eight outings were awarded the Fairplay award. This was in recognition of their clean, fair and playing to their true capabilities despite the odds staked against them. Result: KLHC bt MSN Pahang 1-0. Roll of honour: Fairplay: Dutch Ladies Team Best Player (of the league): Nuraini Abdul Rashid (KLHC) Top Scorer: A. Kannagi (15 goals - KLHC) Best Goalkeeper: Nur Syahirah Izzati (Convent Bt. Nenas) Best Player in the Final: Nur Giyana Mansor (MSN Pahang, goalkeeper) Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search. |
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