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Fried onions and used condom for dinner

 By K.M. LEW

     A USED condom was found in a 100gm packet of fried onion that was sold at a convenience store in Singapore, Sin Chew Daily reported.
     A 46-year-old air-con mechanic only be known as Ho told a daily in Singapore that he and his wife had the fried onion as a side dish for dinner last Saturday.

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Teaching challenge for fresh grads

By K.M. LEW

Marto says social entrepreneurs who want to start the programme in their respective countries can get help.

   

     ARE you a fresh graduate who wants an opportunity to make an impact in a child’s life? You may be able to do so once the Teach For Malaysia programme is introduced.
     The programme was announced under the 10th Malaysia Plan tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in June.
     Similar to the Teach for America initiative, the programme will attempt to attract the best and brightest Malaysian graduates to teach for two years at underperforming or rural schools.

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Eat right with the new Malaysian food pyramid

By K.M. LEW

   

     We Malaysians love food so much that we even greet each other by asking, “Have you eaten?”

However, let’s also remember that eating is not just about satisfying our taste buds, but also meeting our nutritional needs.

     We need energy (carbohydrates, protein and fats), micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) as well as healthy phytochemicals (naturally occurring food substances in plant-based foods). Fortunately, we can meet such diverse requirements by eating a variety of foods every day.

     Our bodies need different nutrients in varying amounts (e.g. more energy-giving carbohydrates, moderate levels of protein and small quantities of vitamins and minerals). The way to achieve the required nutritional balance is by ensuring that our daily diets comprise mostly foods from the base of the Malaysian food pyramid and least of those at the top.

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Obama admits losing sight of leadership role

By K.M. LEW

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser at DAR Constitutional Hall in Washington September 30, 2010.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama admitted in an interview aired on Friday that he focused on policies but failed to rally people behind those initiatives, leading to Republicans' big gains in congressional elections this week.
     "We were so busy and so focused on getting a bunch of stuff done that we stopped paying attention to the fact that leadership isn't just legislation," Obama said in an excerpt from a CBS "60 Minutes" interview to be broadcast on Sunday.

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Engine problems hit second Qantas aircraft

By K.M. LEW

Engineers inspect the outermost port engine of a Qantas Boeing 747, flight QF6, at Singapore's Changi airport November 6, 2010. A Qantas Boeing 747 aircraft which left Singapore for Sydney on Friday evening has returned to the city-state, a Changi Airport official said on Friday.

SINGAPORE/SYDNEY (Reuters) - Engine trouble forced a Qantas Airways Ltd jet to make an emergency landing in Singapore on Friday, less than 48 hours after another of the Australian carrier's aircraft had to land prematurely because its engine blew up.

     The Sydney-bound Boeing 747-400 aircraft, with 412 people on board, returned to the airport 20 minutes after takeoff due to "an issue with one of its engines," Qantas Airways Ltd said in a statement.

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Boy dies in Deepavali fire tragedy

By K.M. LEW

KUALA LUMPUR: It was a sombre Deepavali for the family of a three-year-old boy who perished in a fire in his flat in Batu Caves near here on Thursday.
     A. Praveen Dhurai, who had celebrated his birthday two weeks ago, was laid to rest at a Hindu cemetery in Taman Kepong yesterday.
     Praveen, who was with two older siblings. was in his house on the third floor at Jalan 3, Centre Point when the incident occurred at about 11.30am. His parents were away at the time.

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Floods hit more areas in Kedah

By K.M. LEW

Steady hands: Fire and Rescue Department officers carrying former principal of Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid, Baharuddin Abd Majid, 64, to drier ground after floods inundated his house in Taman Uda, Alor Setar, yesterday.

ALOR SETAR: Several new areas in Kedah have been hit by floods, including Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak’s home at Jalan Sultanah here.
     Azizan, who lives in the house with his wife Tok Puah Faekah Sheikh Hamzah and son Mohamad Azizan, 28, moved out from the house at about 11am yesterday after it was submerged in one metre of water.
     Also flooded was the compound of the state police contingent at Jalan Stadium.

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Man drowns while attempting to save newly-wedded wife

By K.M. LEW

KUANTAN: A man drowned while attempting to rescue his newly-wedded wife after both of them were swept away by strong currents during a family picnic at a recreational spot in Kampung Pasir Kubur, Sungai Lembing here Saturday.

     It is learnt that Mohd Hazrul Abdul Jalil, 26, had taken his wife Norfaridah Mohd Amin, 26, together with his mother and younger brother, Mohd Helmi, 25, to the spot for a picnic at 10.30am.

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Happy Deepavali to All!

To all readers,

May the festival of lights be the harbinger of joy and prosperity. As the holy occasion of Diwali is here and the atmosphere is filled with the spirit of mirth and love, here's hoping this festival of beauty brings your way, bright sparkles of contentment, that stay with you through the days ahead.
Best wishes on Diwali and New year.

Regards,
Kit Mun, May Kwoon, Yee Chern, Chia Huan

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Song Lyrics of the Week!

If I Die Young - The Brand Perry

If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a, bed of roses
Sink me in the river, at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

Uh oh, uh oh

Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh and
Life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no
Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby ...(more)

First outlet of Uniqlo to open in Kuala Lumpur

By K.M. LEW

Uniqlo, known for its high quality casual wear, will make its debut in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

INDIVIDUAL style is an important part of everyday dressing. A scarf here, a bangle there – every piece plays a role in putting an outfit together and creating a look that is uniquely you.

With this in mind, Japanese brand Uniqlo (which is a combination of the words “unique” and “clothing”) is all set to diversify Malaysia’s world of fashion with the opening of its 945th store right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

The brand, known for its wide variety of clothing styles and impeccable quality, will open its doors to the public on Nov 4 at the newly renovated Fahrenheit 88 Shopping Centre (formerly KL Plaza) along Jalan Bukit Bintang.

Uniqlo’s fleece collection is made up of a wide selection of colours, patterns, designs and textures.

 

 

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