Zheng Lin hopes to hit the top just like his idol Kien Keat Oct 22, 2009
NATIONAL mens doubles shuttler Koo Kien Keat will be Pang Zheng Lins inspiration in his bid to go one step better in the World Junior Championships, which begin tomorrow at the Sultan Abdul Halim Indoor Stadium in Alor Setar ... Zheng Lin partners Goh Jian Hao for the campaign in Alor Setar. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Jing Yi relishes chance to exact revenge on Japanese Oct 22, 2009
MALAYSIAs top junior singles shuttler Tee Jing Yi has a personal mission in Alor Setar ... Although I recovered from the defeat to deliver a point in the final against China, I am looking forward to set the record straight against the Japanese girl in Alor Setar. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Singapore, Malaysia expand air services agreement Oct 20, 2009
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Coach hands in resignation letter to Kedah FA Oct 16, 2009
GEORGE TOWN: Kedah coach Mohd Azraai Khor dropped a bombshell by handing in his resignation letter to FA secretary, Dr Hamdan Mohd Khalib, in Alor Setar yesterday. Azraai has a contract to run until the end of next year and if he is released by the Kedah FA, he will take up the FA of Malaysias (FAM) offer to coach the Harimau Muda (national Under-19) squad. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Dont break up pair who may win World Junior title, says Kim Hock Oct 16, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia have a bright chance to win a doubles title in the World Junior Badminton Championships, which will be held in Alor Setar from Oct 23-Nov 1 ... The World Juniors at Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Indoor Stadium in Alor Setar start with the mixed team competition on Oct 23 and Malaysia are in Group Z with Japan, France, Singapore and Cambodia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Iskandar is best bet for semis berth Oct 15, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Top Malaysian junior shuttler Iskandar Zulkarnain is the country s best bet to reach the semi-finals in the World Junior Championships, which will be held in Alor Setar from Oct 23-Nov 1 ... In Terengganu and Vietnam, he lacked aggression but this can be rectified before we head to Alor Setar. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Selangor stay focused on quadruple despite rude shock Oct 15, 2009
Coach K. Devan said that he was not worried at all over the 2-3 defeat by Kuala Muda Naza in a Malaysia Cup Group D match at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar two days ago. The bubble may have burst but we are still on course to achieve bigger goals this season, said Devan of their ambitions to become the first team in Malaysian football to win all four titles in one season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kedah coach regrets not getting to beef up attack Oct 15, 2009
The Canaries paid the price for two poor results in Alor Setar earlier a 1-1 draw against lowly Armed Forces and a 0-1 defeat by Penang ... After two consecutive treble, I can only describe Kedah s campaign this year as a major disappointment, he said from Alor Setar yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Akmals late show Oct 14, 2009
It gave the Kedah club side a 3-2 win over Selangor in a Group D match at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar last night. With full points from the match, Kuala Muda advanced as one of the three best second-place teams in the five-group preliminary rounds. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Seven sides slug it out for remaining quarter-final spots Oct 13, 2009
Perlis tackle KL Plus in Cheras, Terengganu travel to Paroi to face Negri Sembilan and Kuala Muda Naza host Selangor in Alor Setar. It has to be noted that Perlis, Terengganu and Kuala Muda all lost to their opponents in the corresponding first-round fixtures two weeks ago. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysia Cup: Night of joy and sorrow on the cards Oct 10, 2009
But it could be all over for defending champions and treble winners Kedah unless they beat Group E leaders Kelantan at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar ... the bottom line is that whoever is on the pitch must deliver, said Sathianathan from Alor Setar yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kelantan to field reserves in last two games Oct 8, 2009
And coach B. Sathianathan said that he would put the reserves to test against defending champions Kedah in Alor Setar on Saturday and against Armed Forces at home on Tuesday. The senior players will take a break as they have accomplished the mission in the group competition, said Sathianathan from Kota Baru yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kelantan check in for q-final berth Oct 7, 2009
Kuala Muda Naza stayed in contention for a place in the quarter-finals, moving into second place in the group with a 3-0 win over Police at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar. The Selangor players showed signs of fatigue after having to travel back from Singapore from their annual Sultan of Selangors Cup match against the Lions on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Johor FC feel their loss to Perak is due to bad karma Oct 6, 2009
In Group D, Super League and FA Cup champions Selangor need to defeat Sabah in Shah Alam and hope for the Kuala Muda Naza-Police match to end in a draw in Alor Setar to confirm their ticket. The five group winners and three best second-placed finishers qualify for the quarter-finals. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kedah in dire straits Oct 4, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Defending champions Kedah are in danger of missing the cut for the quarter-finals of the Malaysia Cup competition after losing 0-1 to Penang in a Group E match at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar last night. It was the second straight defeat for the Canaries, who are now winless in three matches, and are staring at an early exit at the group stage. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kedahs Malaysia Cup quarter-final hopes still alive Oct 3, 2009
But with several teams in the other groups in free-scoring form, Azraai knows that his forwards need to pile up the goals, beginning with tonights tie against Penang in Alor Setar, to improve their goal average. Kedah only have Faizal Abu Bakars goal in the opening match to show for after 180 minutes of action. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Favourable draw for Malaysia in world junior meet Oct 1, 2009
GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia were handed a favourable draw for the mixed team event of the world junior badminton championships, which will be held at the Sultan Abdul Halim Indoor Stadium in Alor Setar from Oct 23-26. The draw was held in Alor Setar yesterday and second seeds Malaysia are in Group Z with Japan, France, Singapore and Cambodia ... Malaysia have retained their squad for the Asian Juniors for their challenge in Alor Setar. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kedah: Dont dream of third successive Malaysia cup titlle Sep 26, 2009
In the past two years, the Malaysia Cup was flanked by the Super League and FA Cup silverware in the trophy cabinet at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar ... I feel they have the most complete squad in the local scene this year, said Azraai in a telephone interview from Alor Setar yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
South Koreas absence in world juniors mixed team event lights up Malaysia Sep 16, 2009
ALOR SETAR: South Korea will not compete in the mixed team event of the Yonex-Sunrise World Junior Badminton Championships, which will be held at the Sultan Abdul Halim Indoor Stadium here from Oct 23-Nov 1. And the news is like sweet music to Malaysia, who are set to move up to take second seeding when the draw is made later this month. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Girls saving the wild Sep 12, 2009
Chong Huey Meim collecting signatures outside Giant, Alor Setar. During their stop in Kerteh, the girls met up with Imam Zulkiflee Salleh who has been highlighting the plight of the turtles during his sermons at several mosques around Kerteh. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Moon sighting for Hari Raya fixed for Sept 19 Sep 12, 2009
The locations are Pontian Kecil (Johor); Kampung Balik Batu Tanjung Bidara (Melaka); Pantai Aceh (Penang); Teluk Kemang (Negeri Sembilan); Bukit Melawati, Pulau Angsa, Bukit Jugra (Selangor); Kampung Pulau Sayak, Pemandangan Indah Langkawi, Menara Alor Setar (Kedah); Pantai Pasir Panjang, Manjong (Perak). Also in the list are Bukit Besar Kuala Terengganu, Bukit Kemuning, Kemaman, Pulau Perhentian, Setiu (Terengganu); Bukit Peraksi Pasir Putih, Bukit Kampung Tembeling Kuala Krai, Menara Bangunan... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Your 10 questions Aug 29, 2009
Mohamad Naimi, Alor Setar ... Mohamad Naimi, Alor Setar. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Tests confirm 11-year-old boy is sixth A (H1N1) - related death Aug 2, 2009
The post mortem done at the Alor Setar Hospital revealed that she had died of severe pneumonic changes. He added that the girl's parents had also undergone tests and cleared of any disease while her five other siblings had slight breathing difficulties but were in stable condition. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Umno willing to lead education awareness movement: DPM Jul 24, 2009
ALOR SETAR: Umno is ready to lead an education awareness movement to raise the level of education in the country and close the gap between urban and rural students, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Friday. There should be a large-scale movement to raise education awareness. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Pairs to work on overall skills for World Juniors Jul 22, 2009
And coach Yap Kim Hock will work on improving their overall skills to make them more potent for their challenges in the World Juniors, which be held in Alor Setar from Oct 23-Nov 1. Two boys pairs made significant impacts in the Asian Juniors. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Iskandar has the potential to live up to his name Jul 21, 2009
Chenhua will now work on getting the players ready for the World Junior Championships, which will be held in Alor Setar from Oct 23-Nov 1. Malaysia have reached the boys singles final of the world meet just once through Yeoh Kay Bin in 1998. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Iskandar, Hong Kheng-Yao Han fall at the final hurdles Jul 20, 2009
But the lanky lad has vowed to be in better state of mind as he gears up for the World Junior Championships, which will be held in Alor Setar from Oct 23-Nov 1. This is a good experience for me. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
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)
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)
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)
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)
