LURE of the hills (Culture Cul De Sac, Vestibule, StarMag, May 10) was an excellent read. It reminded me that places like Penang Hill, Maxwell Hill, Fraser’s Hill and Cameron Highlands were once famous, but are now ruined by over-building.
These are historical sites and part and parcel of our heritage. Among the four hills, Cameron Highlands has lost its shine for good and it can’t be salvaged. Hopefully, nature lovers will ensure the remaining three hills retain their old charms and historical buildings.
Two months ago, Human Resources Deputy Minister Senator Datuk Maznah Mazlan said that only nature lovers now visit Fraser’s Hill. Now what is wrong with that? That was the second time she made such a comment; the first was in 2008 when she was chairman of the Fraser’s Hill Development Board.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Weathering the Malaysian hot spell
Weathering the hot spell
Sunday May 17, 2009
The hot weather has been a cause of distress to Malaysians in the past few weeks but the Meteorological Department does not expect conditions to be as scorching and dry during the same period last year.
THE obvious "hot" topic of conversation amongst many Malaysians is the sweltering weather over the past month.
Those affected by the heat have resorted to various means and measures to cool themselves down. Some are getting under the showers frequently or hitting the swimming pool more often. There are those who have even resorted to shaving off their hair.
Many Malaysians are also turning to air-conditioners for respite from the heat.
Sunday May 17, 2009
The hot weather has been a cause of distress to Malaysians in the past few weeks but the Meteorological Department does not expect conditions to be as scorching and dry during the same period last year.
THE obvious "hot" topic of conversation amongst many Malaysians is the sweltering weather over the past month.
Those affected by the heat have resorted to various means and measures to cool themselves down. Some are getting under the showers frequently or hitting the swimming pool more often. There are those who have even resorted to shaving off their hair.
Many Malaysians are also turning to air-conditioners for respite from the heat.
L-theanine extract from tea
May 17, 2009
This looks interesting, L-theanine is an extract from tea and these people want to use it for energy drink? Sometimes extract works sometimes it doesn't. Will have to see how this goes.
L-theanine: New drinks promise focus, but more research attention needed
Energy-drink firms find an extract that promises to improve concentration
By Shari Roan | Tribune Newspapers
May 17, 2009
Loaded with caffeine and taurine to stimulate the central nervous system, energy drinks have become the go-to solution when you need a quick, energizing pick-me-up.
But sometimes energy isn't what you need. Concentration and attention can start to fade in the face of those midafternoon doldrums and a host of distractions. Something to enhance focus would do the trick.
Some beverage manufacturers say they have just the solution. They're touting a new kind of drink that emphasizes focus over ferocity. The key substance is the amino acid L-theanine, which preliminary research suggests might calm the brain to enhance concentration and mental stamina.
This looks interesting, L-theanine is an extract from tea and these people want to use it for energy drink? Sometimes extract works sometimes it doesn't. Will have to see how this goes.
L-theanine: New drinks promise focus, but more research attention needed
Energy-drink firms find an extract that promises to improve concentration
By Shari Roan | Tribune Newspapers
May 17, 2009
Loaded with caffeine and taurine to stimulate the central nervous system, energy drinks have become the go-to solution when you need a quick, energizing pick-me-up.
But sometimes energy isn't what you need. Concentration and attention can start to fade in the face of those midafternoon doldrums and a host of distractions. Something to enhance focus would do the trick.
Some beverage manufacturers say they have just the solution. They're touting a new kind of drink that emphasizes focus over ferocity. The key substance is the amino acid L-theanine, which preliminary research suggests might calm the brain to enhance concentration and mental stamina.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Community needs more orang asli teachers
Community needs more orang asli teachers
Wednesday May 13, 2009
Cameron Highlands: The high qualification requirement to join teaching colleges could be discouraging the orang asli from joining the profession, Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Fuad Zarkashi said.
He also added that orang asli graduates from teachers' training colleges preferred teaching elsewhere but remote areas. He said there was a tendency for orang asli teachers to ask for a transfer to urban schools after serving for a couple of months at schools with majority of orang asli students.
As such, the government plans to set a condition for orang asli teacher trainees to sign a contract to serve at an orang asli majority school upon their graduation.
Mohd Fuad said upon completion of their contract, the teachers were free to ask to be transferred out.
Wednesday May 13, 2009
Cameron Highlands: The high qualification requirement to join teaching colleges could be discouraging the orang asli from joining the profession, Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Fuad Zarkashi said.
He also added that orang asli graduates from teachers' training colleges preferred teaching elsewhere but remote areas. He said there was a tendency for orang asli teachers to ask for a transfer to urban schools after serving for a couple of months at schools with majority of orang asli students.
As such, the government plans to set a condition for orang asli teacher trainees to sign a contract to serve at an orang asli majority school upon their graduation.
Mohd Fuad said upon completion of their contract, the teachers were free to ask to be transferred out.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Bukit Fraser - Lure of the hills
Lure of the hills
Culture Cul De Sac
By Jacqueline Pereira
Sunday May 10, 2009
On a recent trip to Fraser's Hill, our columnist – who spent the first six years of her life there and then returned intermittently for holidays – discovers that the most important things always stay the same.
THE road is winding but the car seems to curve around familiar sharp corners. Half-way through the journey up to the hill station, the air-conditioning is turned off. Windows are wound down to let in the cool air.
The journey to Fraser's Hill is always the same. Thoughts turn to the past. On arrival, it seems as if nothing has changed.
The clock tower in the centre of town – just like the police station, health clinic and post office – has been there since 1919. The greens of the country's first golf course lie lush. The Tavern around the corner, though now empty and lifeless, is filled with memories of sparkling conviviality, drinks in hands, stirred with laughter.
Culture Cul De Sac
By Jacqueline Pereira
Sunday May 10, 2009
On a recent trip to Fraser's Hill, our columnist – who spent the first six years of her life there and then returned intermittently for holidays – discovers that the most important things always stay the same.
THE road is winding but the car seems to curve around familiar sharp corners. Half-way through the journey up to the hill station, the air-conditioning is turned off. Windows are wound down to let in the cool air.
The journey to Fraser's Hill is always the same. Thoughts turn to the past. On arrival, it seems as if nothing has changed.
The clock tower in the centre of town – just like the police station, health clinic and post office – has been there since 1919. The greens of the country's first golf course lie lush. The Tavern around the corner, though now empty and lifeless, is filled with memories of sparkling conviviality, drinks in hands, stirred with laughter.
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