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Review: Web for car accident claim

Last Thursday nite i just cought with an accident and my car was hit by a motorcycle.it is not so serious but,the cost to repair my car is more than RM1000.So, the best thing i did police report even i've been fined RM300.Why?because i need to claim an insurance. Actually,when i surf the net that night after the accident,i thought my insurance is AMInsurance,So i surf the website and i found a link inside there. Thank god, the link help me a lot to find the nearest workshop to my office. Well, the website is really good where you can find the workshop by defining your insurance company,town,state. They give you all the option complete with workshop picture,address and phone number.It is quite easy for you guys out there.It is own by company called Maphilindo adn i think it is non profit website because there was no advertisement inside the website.Highly recommend! And one more thing, dont forget to write police station phone number,it will help you when you got an accident.Just go to MotorWorkshop.com.my

Malaysia's top bookstores refuse to sell Harry Potter book amid price war

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Major Malaysian bookstores pulled the final volume of the Harry Potter series off their shelves Saturday, protesting a price war sparked by supermarket retailers that sold the book at a massive discount.

Only customers who reserved copies of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" in advance could collect the book, Malaysia's three leading book chains — MPH Bookstores, Popular Book Co. and Times The Bookshop — said in a joint statement.

The companies, which run a total of more than 100 branches nationwide, also scrapped promotional activities — such as quiz competitions and breakfast parties — that were supposed to mark the book's launch at 7:01 a.m. Malaysian time Saturday (2301 GMT Friday).

The move was in response to what the booksellers called an "indiscriminate price discount" by grocery giants — including Malaysian outlets of Britain's Tesco PLC and France's Carrefour SA — that offered the new book at a discount of 40 ringgit ($11.40; €8.25) off its recommended retail price of 109.90 ringgit (US$31.40; $22.70).

The bookshops' decision, announced following a meeting late Friday, caught some customers by surprise.

"I have to rush to Tesco now and hope I can still get a copy," said college student Cynthia Raj. "This is terrible."

Nearly 80 Harry Potter fans had gathered outside Tesco's outlet in the Kuala Lumpur suburb of Ampang by 7 a.m.

"I'm here because the location is convenient," said 25-year-old clerk Tan Soh Yin. "But I wouldn't have minded paying more than 100 ringgit for the book. It's the final Harry Potter book. This only happens once in a lifetime."

100 BANDS Needed For UNIVERSITI MALAYA X-Games!!!

100 BANDS Needed For UNIVERSITI MALAYA X-Games!!!

100 Bands will playing everyday from 2nd September 2007 until 9th September 2007 for Universiti Malaya Festival Konvokesyen.

Hye we are helping our friends from PENTAS to spread this:

If you have the band please read this:
Your band want to play BATTLE OF THE BANDS or want to play at the X-Games stage as backup bands? Choose 1 category below to confirm your bands participation.

1. BATTLE OF THE BANDS stage:
UNIVERSITI MALAYA: "outdoor" X-games bands battle prize up to RM3000.
It have been schedule for the whole week to support Malaysia 50 years old birthday from 2nd September until 9th September 2007. The participant slot for the bands is very limited. The event expose with Merdeka X-games. That means the band will play at the open stage outdoor while the skateboarder whore up their grinding nose or maybe the hot chicks snore at the lovely BMX rider tricks. This could be the interesting place for your band to expose at the such EXTREME bands event. To get an expose to estimate 3000 crowds for a band is so cheap as RM100 the band admission fees.

2. X-Games Back-line Stage:
The bands which is involved at the X-Games stage need to pay for RM60 as the audition fees. The bands which is short listed will be allow to perform for 30 minutes for a slot.
Its so great opportunity for the bands which selected as the crowds is so happening with the music while the x-games event running. It is no limit for the music genre to expose outdoor and it is extreme games too. PRESS KIT will be release for the band selected in this category.



So what are you waiting for?
If your band interested to join this event please fill in the contact below. Our committee member will update you with the details:

Choosing Stage: X-Games Stages/ BOTB (choose 1 only)
Band Name:
Contact Person:
Telephone No:
Email:
Music Style:

Best Regards,
PENTAS Management
Contact: Encik Piko 017-5556815 @Encik Khairil 016-3740576

UNIVERSITI MALAYA: Merdeka X-Games - 2nd-9th September 2007

New Proton Gen2 Sedan will be launch soon!

It will be available in 1.3 and 1.6 campro with variable valve timing.
here are the changes and new feaures:

exterior:
front bumper
front fog lamps (1.6 model only)
headlamps
16-inch alloy wheels (1.6 model only)
rear bumper
number plate on bootlid/tailgate
bootlid/tailgate key lock

interior:
redesigned front seats
redesigned steering wheel
grey interior
digital clock
power window switches on door armrests
blaupunkt mp3 cd player (1.6 model only)
glove box
redesigned door handles
redesigned gear knob
redesigned hand brake lever
front seats with back pockets

mechanical:
redesigned power window mechanisms
retuned suspensions
door intrusion beams
front bumper with reinforced steel
collapsable steering system
remote bootlid/tailgate release

H-line model:
ABS
EBD
SRS airbags
seatbelts with pretensioners
engine immobilizer
chrome kicking plates
HID headlamps
doors auto lock system
driver side anti jam power window
twin tail pipe
rear bumper with reflectors
i-pod connector
bluetooth enabled
glove box lamp

1.3 campro performance details:
power = 73KW ( 98bhp ) @ 5500rpm
torque = 128 nm @ 3500rpm
fuel consumption = 5.0l/100km
0 -100 kmh @ 11.6 secs

1.6 campro performance details:
power = 91 KW (122 bhp) @ 5500rpm
torque = 167 nm @ 3500rpm
fuel consumption = 5.4l/100 Km
0 -100 kmh @ 10.4 secs

gen2 sedan dimensions:
length = 4335
width = 1725
height = 1435

Nuri wreckage located, no survivors found

Nuri wreckage located, no survivors found

The wreckage of the ill-fated Nuri helicopter belonging to the Royal Malaysian Air Force has been located at five kilometres north-west of Genting Sempah in Selangor at 1.24pm today, according to a statement from the RMAF. There were no survivors. Efforts are being made to retrieve the bodies which would be sent to Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

Let professionals run football association

Comment: Let professionals run football association

By : M. K. Megan

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MALAYSIAN football is the pits.

The 5-0 drubbing at the hands, or rather the feet, of Uzbekistan on Saturday after the 5-1 trouncing by China on Tuesday, were the final nails in the national team’s coffin.

The remaining match in the ongoing Asian Cup against Iran on Wednesday will be insignificant, although another hammering is expected given the team’s pathetic performances, not only in this tournament but also in other tournaments in the last few years.

The best thing now is to bury the whole episode and start from scratch.

It would not be embarrassing to take leave from active international football for about 10 years and build a formidable team that we can be proud of instead of pushing ahead with a "schoolboy team" that passes off as our national side.

Everyone, from clubs to state FAs to the Football Association of Malaysia, has contributed to the sorry state of soccer in the country.

We have had politicians and members of the royalty at the helm of the FAM for more than 20 years. What have we got to show for it, pray tell?

FAM deputy president Tengku Abdullah did the honourable thing yesterday by resigning from all positions he held in the national football body.

A poll conducted by TV3 during its prime news slot yesterday revealed that 95 per cent of the viewers supported the resignation of Tengku Abdullah.

His resignation indicates he has taken responsibility for the poor performance of the national team. But he is not the only person who should take the blame. The whole committee should share the blame.

Instead of trying to persuade Tengku Abdullah to reconsider his decision, the officials should pick up courage and follow his lead: They should all resign.

Malaysia was once on par with teams such as South Korea and Japan. Today, these teams are playing in the World Cup tournament. Where is Malaysia? Why, losing to teams such as those from the Philippines and Sri Lanka, of course. What a shame. What a tragedy.

Sure, FAM brought several important tournaments such as the 1997 Youth World Cup and the current Asian Cup to our shores. But where is the result we have been yearning for? Has it contributed to raising the standard of the game locally?

Instead of just being gracious — and losing — hosts, we should start looking inwards. We should improve the standard of our game before playing against big teams.

It is frustrating for football fans. They have watched the national team’s slide since it last qualified for a prestigious international tournament — the 1980 Moscow Olympics — when the late Tan Sri Hamzah Abu Samah was FAM president.

Many are saying the slide started after Sultan Ahmad Shah and others took over in 1984. We have not seen any euphoric football moment since then.

From being ranked about 60-something by Fifa in the 80s, Malaysia is now languishing at a poor 149th position.

It is no wonder that FAM is not getting corporate sponsorships. Which company or brand would want to be associated with losers?

We are bankrupt where football is concerned and now FAM says it is on the verge of bankruptcy.

There is only one thing to do if the officials are really passionate about the game and if they want the sport to reach greater heights: FAM should be run by professionals.

FOOTBALL IN CRISIS: What the fans say

FOOTBALL IN CRISIS: What the fans say

Below are some of the comments which came through the NST Online that have been featured in our printed edition. Thank you for your participation.

• It is the collective responsibility of the FAM council members for the poor state of football in the country. Therefore, all council members should resign. — King Chong, Johor


• I am glad to see that, finally, the public has given up hope on our football team. I gave up a long time ago and have always been surprised when people say things like "give them a chance", "new members have changed the team", "good management" when the national team kept losing and losing. Our football team just don’t have it in them, why waste time, effort and money. — Gerald Fernandez


• Get the politicians out of the sport! We should not be wasting taxpayers money on quitters and indisciplined players. Tengku Abdullah should not be the only one resigning. If the FAM officials mean what they say about collective responsibility, then they all should go. — Firdaus


• Malaysian players and the FAM management will always be remembered as a disgrace to our people. — Joe, Shah Alam


• I felt sorry for Tengku Abdullah. At least he has the courage to do it. — Borhanuddin Musa, Kuantan


• Why keep on bashing the officials and management ? What about the players and coaches? Are the players really the best in the country and are they totally committed to play for the country? We should look further into this and select players without fear or favour. — Richard, Kuala Lumpur


• I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. — Fannie Lao Hamer.
• Malaysian football is an embarrassment to the country and failure should not be tolerated. — Old School


• Collective responsibility they all say? Good. They all should resign. — GCGH


• Let the professionals run the show. EPL is the perfect example. No politics. — Siv


• After more than 10 years of failure, the FAM’s top management is still the same. When is Raja Ahmad going to resign? — Concerned, Penang


• What can I say, I feel so ashamed. Bunch of players who are well paid, so called "professionals", world class training centres, sports science, but yet they have only brought shame to the country. Just look at the Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Thais — they have passion for their country. — Dream, Melbourne

Japan Foundation Film Screening: The School in the Woods

Name	Japan Foundation Film Screening: The School in the Woods
What is it?	This 2002 Japanese movie is set deep by the mountainside during WWII Japan. With the local school as the setting, the movie revolves around Masao, the illness-prone leader of the school children who regularly carry out pranks. "The School in the Wood", directed by Nishigaki Yoshiharu, will be screened at the centre's mini auditorium
Where?	Malaysia Tourism Centre Malaysia Tourism Centre (MTC) 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur Contact No : 03- 2163 3664/2164 3 Train : Dang Wangi (LRT)
When?	21 July 4.30pm
Pricing	Free

Starlight Cinema

Name :Starlight Cinema

Asia's largest outdoor cinema is back with movies like Casino Royale, Talladega Nights, Dreamgirls, Shrek 2 and 3, Happy Feet, 300, Blood Diamond, The Messengers, The Holiday, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, The Devil Wears Prade and Little Man. Tickets are availabe at all TicketCharge outlets, while doors open at 6pm and the movie screening starts at 8pm. For full details on the screening, visit www.starlightcinema.com.my

venue:KBU International College
1, Persiaran Utama, Bandar Utama Damansara, Petaling Jaya.

date:17 July - 28 July 2007 8.00pm - 0.00am

Pricing :RM100 (season pass), RM18 (Saturday), RM12 (Sunday to Friday), admission is free for children

url:www.starlightcinema.com.my

Name	Film & Animation Showcase 2007
What is it?	The Film & Animation Showcase 2007 is the most anticipated, annual portfolio showcase of all graduating students of Film & Animation major in Multimedia University. It is a culmination of the students’ hard work and effort, in the form of 36 animation works screened over a period of three days. The highlight of the event will be the screening of the Top 20 best animations. This event aims to promote and create an opportunity to expose the talents and skills of all final year students to the key people of the animation industry.
Where?	KL Tower Jalan Puncak, Kuala Lumpur Contact No : 03-6203 1601 Train : Raja Chulan (Monorail)
When?	12 July - 14 July 2007 8.00pm - 10.00pm
Tel	+6017 2077 430 (Azman)
Email	azman.zg@gmail.com
Pricing	Free Admission (1st day By Invitation; 2nd & 3rd day Free Admission)
URL	http://www.fa-showcase.com

Film:Rabun

Name	Rabun
What is it?	Here's your chance to catch Yasmin Ahmad's first feature length film. Pak Atan and Mak Inom move out from the city to the countryside, expecting life to be less complicated. But a series of events soon alters their expectations.
Where?	Laundry Bar Ground Floor, The Curve, 6 Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya Contact No : 03-7728 1715 Train : -
When?	15 July 3.00pm
Pricing	Admission is free

Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya

Bil	State	Hospital Name & Address	Contact Number	Bil. bed
1	WP Putrajaya	Hospital Putrajaya Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan Persint 7 62250 Putrajaya	No. Telefon : 03-83124200 No. Fax : 03-88880137	272

Bil	State	Hospital Name & Address	Contact Number	Bil. Katil
1	WP Kuala Lumpur	Hospital Kuala Lumpur Jalan Pahang 50586 Kuala Lumpur	No. Telefon : 03-26155555 No. Fax : 03-26911681 http://www.hkl.gov.my	2376
2		Institut Perubatan Respiratori Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Pahang 50586 Kuala Lumpur	No. Telefon : 03-40232966 No. Fax : 03-40218807	80

Selangor Hospital List

Bil	Negeri	Hospital Name & Address	Contact Number	Bil. Bed
1	Selangor	Hospital Ampang Jalan Mewah Utara, Pandan Mewah, 68000 Ampang	No. Telefon : 03-42896000 No. Fax : 03-42954666	181
2		Hospital Banting 42700 Banting	No. Telefon : 03-3187 1333 No. Fax : 03-3181 8834	151
3		Hospital Kajang Jalan Semenyih 43000 Kajang	No. Telefon : 03-8736 3333 No. Fax : 03-8736 7527	306
4		Hospital Kuala Kubu Bharu Jalan Hospital 44000 Kuala Kubu Bharu	No. Telefon : 03-6064 1333 No. Fax : 03-6064 3039 http://hkkb.moh.gov.my	150
5		Hospital Selayang Lebuhraya Selayang-Kepong 68100 Batu Caves	No. Telefon : 03-61367788/61203233 No. Fax : 03-61377097 http://www.selayanghospital.gov.my/index.asp	759
6		Hospital Serdang Jalan Puchong 43000 KAjang	No. Telefon : 03-89475555 No. Fax : 03-89475210	620
7		Hospital Sungai Buloh 47000 Sungai Buloh	No. Telefon : 03-6156 1324/1322 No. Fax : 03-6156 2470	340
8		Hospital Tanjung Karang 45500 Tanjung Karang	No. Telefon : 03-3269 8333 No. Fax : 03-3269 5907	114
9		Hospital Tengku Ampuan Jemaah 45200 Sabak Bernam	No. Telefon : 03-3216 3333 No. Fax : 03-3216 4333	93
10		Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah 41200 Klang	No. Telefon : 03-3375 7000 No. Fax : 03-3374 9557 http://htar.moh.gov.my	8

Selamat Datang Ke Malaysia

In conjunction with our nation's 50th anniversary and Visit Malaysia Year 2007, this exhibition's aim is to guide you through the reality of a contemporary Malaysia. Featuring a collection of artists all born after Independence, their works will reflect their backgrounds and will result in a diversity of insights that will be a sight to behold. Come and see works by Ise, Jalaini Abu Hassan, Vincent Leong, Sharon Chin and more!

Venue:

Valentine Willie Fine Art

17A Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

Contact No : 03-2284 2348

Train : Bangsar (Putra) Date: 30 June - 21 July 2007 10.00am - 6.00pm URL/email: www.vwfa.net , info@vwfa.net Ticket:FREE ADMISSION

Ako admits guilt

Ako admits guilt
By SHUHAIDAH SAHARANI

“YES, it was me. But I hope the media won’t make a big deal out of this.”
That was Ako Mustapha’s response when asked if he was the actor caught in a
khalwat raid on Tuesday.


A Malay tabloid reported yesterday that a famous actor was caught for being in close proximity with a woman by the Selangor Religious Department (Jais) at midnight, two days ago.
According to the article, Jais officers raided a condominium in Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, following several tip-offs.

After knocking the door and ringing the doorbell a few times, the team pried open the grille and door.

Initial checks revealed it was empty, but upon investigating, they found a lighted but locked room.

After several knocks, the couple then appeared from the room.

After failing to produce a marriage certificate, the actor and his companion were taken to a police station to have their statements recorded. They are now out on bail.

The article did not reveal the actor’s identity, only saying that he was in his 30s and had a relationship with an actress before their relationship ended in the middle of 2006. However, word was going around that it was Ako Mustapha, who starred in Buli and Gangster.

Ako was initially reluctant to talk about it but opened up after some coaxing.

“I don’t want the media to make a big fuss. There are bigger cases happening, like the Altantuya murder case.

“That’s more serious and that’s what the media should be focusing on,” said Ako.

He explained that the reality is much more innocent than it’s made out to be.

“I slept at a friend’s house because I was too lazy to drive from home to my film locations and back.

“I am shooting several dramas back to back, and most of them are in Ampang. I need to arrive early and usually, it ends late at night, so I decided to sleep over at her house.

That’s what happened,” said Ako, who lives in Kota Damansara.

“We did nothing. I just slept there.” Asked if they ‘slept’ in the same room, Ako denied it.

“That’s a lie. We were in the same house, not in the same room.” Ako added that only he was charged since the female companion was a non-Muslim.

“I admit that I am guilty because it was my fault. I know it’s wrong to stay under the same roof with a woman I am not related to. I am owning up to it. Let’s not blow this out of proportion.” Asked if he might consider marrying the girl, Ako said no.

“She is just a friend.”

apan Foundation Film Screening: The Shimanto River

Released in 1991, this Japanese movie tells the tale of a family struggling to deal with the serious injury of the father. The son, Atsuyoshi, feels burdened to balance the responsibilities of being the only male in the house and joys of simply being a boy. "The Shimanto River", directed by Onchi Hideo, will be screened at the centre's mini auditorium.

The Shimanto River / 四万十川
Directed by ONCHI Hideo (恩地 日出夫), 1991, 111min, Colour

Staff Director: Screenplay: Based on a novel by: Executive Producer: Producer: Photography: Music:

ONCHI Hideo FURUTA Kyu SASAYAMA Kyuzo NABESHIMA Hisao ISAKI Nobuaki ANDO Shohei MOURI Kuroudo

Cast Yamamoto Atsuyoshi: YAMADA Teppei 山田　哲平 Asako, his sister: TAKAHASHI Kaori 高橋　かおり Sumi, mother: HIGUCHI Kanako 樋口　可南子 Hideo, father: KOBAYASHI Kaoru 小林　薫 Asano Chiyoko, Atsu’s friend: KOJIMA Sachiko 小島　幸子

SYNOPSIS:

A boy named Atsuyoshi grows up along the Shimanto River , which is known as the last backwater of rural legend and superstition, catching eels and running along the forest paths. His family runs a grocery shop, but his father, Hideo, spends much of the time away from home as a construction laborer. One day, Hideo is sent to a hospital with a big injury.

Atsu helps the shop when possible, but he also attends school and play with his friend, Taichi. Atsu is disturbed by his father’s absence and his mother’s overwork. He depends on his elder sister Atsuko. When the sister announces she will leave school and go work in the city to make extra money, Atsu throws a fit.

Venue:

Malaysia Tourism Centre

Malaysia Tourism Centre (MTC) 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Contact No : 03- 2163 3664/2164 3

Train : Dang Wangi (LRT)

Ticket:FREE ADMISSION
Time: Start at 16.30pm

FESTIVAL MUZIK KUALA LUMPUR 2007

Festival Kuala Lumpur has been organized since year 2005. This festival present local and international music group from different genre such as Jazz, World Music dan Calssical.

Festival Muzik Kuala Lumpur 2007 line up international musician such as Krakatau (Indonesia), John Kaizan Nepute (USA), Yilana (China) and local musician such as Zainal Abidin dan KL Fusion, ATN@T, Hazami dan KL All Star, Gamelan Club dan Orkestra Simfoni Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Festival Fixture

No	Event	Venue	Date	Time
1	Perasmian	Panngung Sari, Istana Budaya	30 Jun 2007	8.30 mlm - 10.30 mlm
2	Persembahan Utama	Panngung Sari, Istana Budaya	2 - 3 Julai 2007	8.30 mlm - 10.00 mlm
3	Konsert Gala	Panngung Sari, Istana Budaya	4 Julai 2007	8.30 mlm - 10.00 mlm
4	Persembahan Bakat Muda Muzik	Auditorium Balai Seni Lukis Negara	2 - 4 Julai 2007	4.30 ptg - 5.30 ptg
5	Bengkel	Auditorium Balai Seni Lukis Negara	1 Julai - 4 Julai 2007	9.30 pg - 12.00 tgh

See u there!

Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara
Tel: 03-2612 7645
www.heritage.gov.my

Pakapau Rice

Pakapau Rice

Ingredient:
1) meat or chicken
2) ‘Daun selasih’
3) oyster sauce
4) long peas
5) chilli
6) garlic
7) salt

Cara memasak:

Meat/chicken chopped to smaller piece.

Heat up the oi

Garlic chopped to smaller piece and fried up

When the meat is enough cooked, put oyster sauce,chilli and ‘daun selasih’, salt before serve.

Address: Restoran Wira Sejati, No 1, Jalan Plumbum 7/100B, Seksyen 7, Shah Alam, Selangor atau contact 019-2736559.

Operation Hour: 10 am till 2 ami daily.