Meet Kumar the kavadi maker

AS A young boy, Tan Kumar was captivated by his grandfather’s creation of magnificent kavadis during the annual Thaipusam festival, using rattan, metal and peacock feathers.

Discipline turns Tan into a swan

KLANG lass Esther Tan has her aunt to thank for what she is today.

Residents blame KTM project for drainage problem

FOR the last three decades, the residents of Taman Eastern in Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, lived almost peacefully and happily at the housing estate without any major problem or trouble.

Performance by kids from welfare society

CHILDREN from the Ti-Ratana Welfare Society performed a delightful lion dance for employees of The Star at the newspaper’s headquarters at Menara Star in Section 16, Petaling Jaya, on Thursday.

Sepang Gold Coast a gold mine for tourism

Given its strategic location, the Sepang Gold Coast has all the advantages to become an iconic landmark of resort living that attracts visitors from all over the world.

Perth will always hold a special place in my heart

THE BANGSAR BOY: By NIKI CHEONG

Author highlights plight and problems of Tamil schools in book

ALL PRIMARY school pupils should learn their mother tongue first before they move on to their secondary school education, Kota Raja MP Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said.

The many uses of boards and paper

IN today’s modern lifestyle living, many of us have opted to go paperless in a bid to save the environment.

Brand Laureate Award for Sungei Wang Plaza

ONE of Kuala Lumpur’s leading shopping centres, Sungei Wang Plaza, has won The Brand Laureate-SME Chapter Award 2007 for brand excellence in the Retail–Shopping Centre Category at the Brand Laureate Awards by the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF).

Attend concert and help doggies in need

SOME furry friends would be wagging their tails happily thanks to crooner Peter Cetera’s concert in Malaysia.

School aid from Indian contractors

THE Malaysian Indian Con-tractors Association (PKIM) held their annual Family Day at SJK (T) Bukit Beruntung, Hulu Selangor, Selangor last Saturday.

Lensman on a crusade for the disabled

MOST people would rummage through their purses and wallets for some spare change or RM1 bills when they see a blind man singing in a public place.

Time to bond

THREE generations of family members gathered under one roof recently at the Hassan Noor Family Day held in Sungai Lepoh, Hulu Langat, Selangor.

Pamper your partner with a nice Valentine’s Day dinner

DINING amid the twinkling lights of Kuala Lumpur’s skyscrapers is magical on any given day so imagine the mood it would create for Valentine’s Day.

Centre now open every day

THE non-profit Mawar Renal Medical Centre is now open throughout the year.

A bridal fair with much to offer

THE Romance In Fate Bridal Fair 2009 will be held at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur, from Feb 13 to 15.

An annual dinner to remember

ADVERTISING agency DraftFCB ended 2008 with an annual dinner themed Dark Disney and Nursery Rhymes.

CNY cheer for taxi drivers

CAPSQUARE, Kuala Lumpur’s latest dining and entertainment retail hub, gave away ang pow and Chinese New Year goodies to taxi drivers in the Klang Valley in conjunction with Chinese New Year.

Kazakhstan and Swiss teams the first to arrive for Le Tour de Langkawi

THE participating teams and officials for the upcoming Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) will be calling the Palace of the Golden Horses in Seri Kembangan their temporary home.

Tourney introduces three new sections

THE organisers of the Petronas three-on-three basketball tournament to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Feb 15 are including another three new sections.

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Compiled by MAIZATUL NAZLINA

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