Now, Malaysia to host Asian junior meet as well Jun 2, 2009
Malaysia are already committed to stage the world junior championships in Alor Setar from Oct 23-Nov 1. The BAM also have an upcoming tournament, the Malaysian Grand Prix Gold Challenge, which will be held in Johor Baru from June 23-28. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
EC to prepare reserve symbols for future elections May 27, 2009
ALOR SETAR: The Election Commission will prepare a list of reserve symbols in case there are more than 20 candidates taking part in an election in future. Chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Yusof said that the decision was made following the large number of candidates for the Bukit Selambau by-election in April. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Coach Azraai praises players for silencing the critics May 22, 2009
I am proud of my players achievement, as they never allowed the setback of not having foreigners in the team to derail the target of obtaining a top two finish in Group G, said Azraai on returning to Alor Setar on Wednesday. However, I am disappointed that Kedah eased off the pressure on Chonburi after learning that Eastern had lost in Vietnam. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Land of lightning May 17, 2009
On May 7, Mohd Fozei Saad, an ustaz (religious teacher) in Alor Setar, was riding his motorbike home from school with his son when he was killed by lightning. His body was smoking after it got struck, recounted his son, Mohd Erdi, who survived with severe burns. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bare naked on Johor isle May 9, 2009
highlighted a freak accident in Alor Setar where an ustaz, who was fetching his son from school on his motorcycle during a drizzle, was killed by lightning. Mohd Fozei Saad, 41, was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was confirmed dead while his son suffered burns. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Its down to the wire for Kedah, Eastern Athletic May 7, 2009
ALOR SETAR: Come May 19, either Kedah or Eastern Athletic of Hong Kong will finish as runners-up in Group G and qualify for the AFC Cup knockout stage ... Eastern s opponents, Hanoi ACB, are out of the running for a last 16 spot after being roasted 0-7 by the Canaries in Alor Setar on Tuesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Drug busts all over, millions of ringgit worth seized May 5, 2009
In ALOR SETAR, police arrested a 45-year-old farmer and seized 27kg of a substance believed to be cannabis at Kampung Tebing Tinggi in Kupang, Baling. Kedah police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Syed Ismail Syed Azizan said that the seizure was made on May 1 at about 5. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sounds of Malaysia May 1, 2009
I went to school in Alor Setar, (Kedah) which is part of the inspiration for my story, and there, we would hear English, BM, Chinese, Tamil, and so on. But the heart of the story, what we were trying to show, ended up being BM. It was very organic, the language came from the story itself, he explains. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Canteen helper sells her body to support family Apr 15, 2009
Besides that, I will have to foot my old folks medical bills, she said, adding that she had been prostituting herself for more than three years in Alor Setar. Fatimah, from Pahang, said she was forced to be a prostitute by her former boyfriend, and charged her customers RM80 each time. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Iskandar: Newcomers will keep us motivated Apr 14, 2009
Besides the Asian Juniors, he can look forward to competing in the world junior championships, which will be held in Alor Setar from Oct 23-Nov 1. I am quite satisfied with my achievements thus far this year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Wounded Kelantan baying for Negri Sembilans blood Apr 7, 2009
Butler can also draw encouragement from his players fighting performance during last Saturdays 2-1 league win over Kedah in Alor Setar. Strikers Norfarhan Mohamad and Khalid Jamlus scored in the second half after the treble champions had taken a first-half lead through a Badrol Bakhtiar penalty conversion. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Triumphant Ramdan, Zulfadli set to be named for trials Mar 30, 2009
Yesterday, Ramdan, the second son of national singles coach Misbun Sidek, emerged as the boys Under-18 champion in the second leg of the Zone A 100Plus National Junior Badminton Circuit in Alor Setar ... The Asian Juniors will be held from July 12-19 at a venue to be decided while the World Juniors will be held in Alor Setar from Oct 23-Nov 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Zulfadli, Sonia may be left out of Asian and World Junior squads Mar 22, 2009
Malaysia are host to the world juniors, an Under-18 competition, in Alor Setar in October. There is no doubt that Zulfadli is an exceptional young talent in badminton. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Inaugural hot air balloon fiesta Mar 14, 2009
His ambition is to make Alor Setar, his hometown, a name in the ballooning circle like Saga or Albuquerque. Khairuddin added that the highlight of the fiesta would be an enchanting Night Glow scheduled to take place on the night of March 21, from 8. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Malaysian Cub Prix to feature new category just for privateers Mar 7, 2009
The first-leg of the championships will be in Alor Setar from March 20-21. For details, log on to www. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Stop using fake badges, warns veterans group Mar 6, 2009
ALOR SETAR: The Security Vete- rans Association of Malaysia has warned certain individuals to stop using number plates attached with fake car badges of the association. Association president Mejar (Rtd) Raja Dzulkifli Raja Abu Bakar said the fake badges posed a danger as individuals could misuse it for activities such as smuggling drugs and contraband goods; or to flout traffic regulations. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Cop denies bribery charge Mar 2, 2009
ALOR SETAR: A traffic policeman claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to a charge of accepting RM180 as an inducement not to issue a summons against a motorist. Kpl Nordin Muhamad Nor, 46, of the Kota Star traffic police division, was charged with receiving the money from Khoo Shu Shan at the Teluk Wanjah roundabout here at about 6. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Snapshots for eternity Mar 2, 2009
She had spent 14 years in the force, and was posted to Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Alor Setar. Asked what made her join the police force, Zaharah smiled and replied: Curiosity. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Some commend Wong, others slam her offer to quit Feb 17, 2009
In ALOR SETAR, Health Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai questioned why Wong needed to resign when she said that she had done nothing wrong. She said that she had done nothing wrong and was framed, so why must she resign. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
CEO to turn ASTERSKILL into global training centre Oct 15, 2007
It also plans to set up campuses in Sungai Petani, Alor Setar and Johor Bharu. It has recently revived its Cyberjaya campus project on a 32-hectare site. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Football: Windfall for Kedah Jul 2, 2007
Good read: Kedah's players reading The Stars match report on the FA Cup final at the Menara Alor Setar yesterday. By CHIN CHENG YEANG / The Star. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
VW expects to sell more Toureg models Jun 15, 2007
Federal Auto will have a presence in Puchong and Alor Setar. Goh Brothers Motor Sdn Bhd will be the official dealer for mainland Penang. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
VW Group Malaysia appoints new dealers May 30, 2007
Now, with Goh Brothers, which has over 20 years of auto industry experience and Federal Auto, with over 30 years in the industry, we have an even stronger force in the market," Axel Barth, managing director of VGM said at a press conference. Federal Auto's presence will be in Puchong and Alor Setar, with business and order- taking starting immediately. Its 1S interim showroom in Puchong will be located at Bandar Puchong Jaya, whilst its workshop will be located at Jalan Klang. Next step, world... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Volkswagen Malaysia confident of selling 700 cars this year - report May 29, 2007
Barth said Federal Auto, an 86 pct-owned unit of MBM Resources Bhd, has presence in Puchong, Selangor, and Alor Setar in Kedah. Goh Brothers is the dealer for Penang. (Forbes -- Business)
Turning point for Magna Prima May 28, 2007
65mil), Alor Setar general hospital (RM81. 77mil), Kuala Kubu Dam (RM53. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MAS allows customer airlines passengers to check in via e-ticketing Apr 19, 2007
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Pen pals since age 12 span cultures Feb 28, 2007
She was born Aug. 17 in Alor Setar, the capital of Kedah, where she lived with her parents, sisters and a brother. Her father was a teacher; her mother, a housewife. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jana Towers to be revived Feb 5, 2007
The fund initially consists of eight anchor properties such as Wisma UEP, SEGI College, Holiday Villa Alor Setar and Blocks A and B of South City Plaza. Despite the presence of several new serviced apartments and condominiums in Subang Jaya, PJI Holdings group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Lee Peng Joo is confident that there will be demand for Jana Towers whose 15 designs are between 1,440 and 3,125 sq ft.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
