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Siti Nurhaliza now Datin Seri
 
Siti (left) said the honour would encourage her and her husband (right) to develop their careers and be more successful in life. — PHOTO: SAODAH ISMAIL
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SERI PEKAN (Malaysia) – SONGBIRD Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin is now a ‘Datin Seri’ after her husband, Datuk Khalid Mohamad Jiwa, was conferred with the first-class ‘Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang’ award, which carries the ‘Datuk Seri’ title. Khalid, better known as Datuk K, was among 109 recipients of Pahang state awards and medals at the investiture on the occasion of Sultan Ahmad Shah’s 77th birthday on Oct 24 at Istana Abu Bakar here.
When met after the ceremony, Siti Nurhaliza who wore orange Kebaya, said she would feel more comfortable being called only Siti.
‘Other than in protocol events, for acquaintances, Siti would accept anything they are comfortable with,’ she said and expressed her gratefulness and was elated with the conferment on her husband.
She said the honour would encourage her and her husband to develop their careers and be more successful in life.
Siti Nurhaliza is a ‘Datuk’ after receiving the ‘Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang’ award from Sultan Ahmad Shah last year. — BERNAMA
Hui Yi Is Off The Ventilator
| October 17, 2007 20:48 PM |
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) — Heart transplant patient Tee Hui Yi, 14, seems to be more at ease and able to communicate comfortably since she was taken off the ventilator this morning.
National Heart Institute (IJN) Heart and Lung Transplant Unit Clinical Director Dr Mohamed Ezani Md Taib said the ventilator was removed since Hui Yi was now in stable condition and she was able to breathe well without the machine.
“Probably, in three or four weeks, Hui Yi, who is still in the Intensive Care Unit, can be transferred to the normal ward,” he told reporters at IJN today.
However, he said, proper care would be taken to prevent Hui Yi from any infection which might affect her health.
Dr Ezani said Hui Yi, who is now able to consume soup and porridge, would still be fed with supplementary nutrition through the tube in her nose.
“She requires 1,400 calories and supplementary nutrition for energy to strengthen her muscles and will continue with the weekly biopsy procedures to ensure her body does not reject the new heart,” he added.
Meanwhile, Hui Yi, who looks jovial, responded to questions from reporters and said she was eager to go home and return to school to continue with her studies.
“I can’t wait to go home and make preparation for the coming Chinese New Year celebration. I also want to thank my heart donor and can’t wait to meet the (donor’s) family,” she added.
Hui Yi, who underwent a second heart transplant on Oct 5, after her body rejected the first heart transplanted in her on Oct 3, also hoped to meet her favourite singers Datuk Siti Nurhaliza and Lotter of AF4.
– BERNAMA
Information Department Holds Patriotism Exhibition
| August 30, 2007 01:45 AM |
Information Department Holds Patriotism Exhibition
Photographs of all the Yang di-Pertuan Agong since independence are on display at the “50 Years of Scaling to the Golden Summit” three-day exhibition organised by the Information Department at the Central Market. |
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) — The Information Department will hold a three-day exhibition themed “50 Years of Scaling to the Golden Summit” beginning tomorrow at the Pasar Seni (Central Market) here.
A statement from the department said the exhibition, from 10am to 10pm, was to enable the people to appreciate the country’s development in various fields since independence.
“It is also to enable the public to know about the struggles and contributions of past leaders such as Datuk Onn Jaafar, Tan Sri Aishah Ghani, Tun Ghafar Baba, Tun Tan Siew Sin, Tun Temenggung Jugah and Tun V.T. Sambanthan.” it added.
The achievements of various individuals like the late Mohktar Dahari (football), Misbun Sidek (badminton), Nicol David (Squash), Datuk Azhar Mansor (sailing), the late Sudirman Arshad and Datuk Siti Nurhaliza (entertainment), Arena Wati, Datuk A. Samad Said and Zurinah Hassan (Malay literature) and top 2004 SPM candidate Nur Amalina Che Bakri (education) are also featured in the exhibition.
Also displayed are photographs of all the Yang di-Pertuan Agong since independence.
The side events include a karaoke competition, stage performances and quizzes.
– BERNAMA
Where’s Siti on August 18?
PM To Officiate At Climax Of ‘Gegar U’ In Penang
PENANG, Aug 14 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is expected to officiate at the climax of the “Gegar U” (Rumble U) programme this Saturday at the Penang International Sports Arena.
Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon said 14 public higher learning institutions took part in the programme held at five locations since May, organised by Yayasan Budi Penyayang and the Higher Education Ministry, in conjunction with Malaysia’s 50th independence celebrations.
He said several activities, including a photography competition depicting unity, a unity exhibition, and music and message writing competitions, would be held at the coming three-day event beginning on Saturday.
“Some 5,000 students are involved in collecting unity messages to be handed over to the Prime Minister on the night of Aug 18. We target to collect one million messages,” Koh added at a press conference here today.
“The winner of the message writing competition will receive a Naza Sutera car.”
Koh said a concert would also be held on the same night with artistes like Datuk Siti Nurhaliza, Def Gab C and Aznil Nawawi performing.
Meanwhile, at another function, state Traffic Management, Information and Community Relations Committee chairman, Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rashid Abdullah would launch the state-level Merdeka Month celebrations and “Fly the Jalur Gemilang” campaign at the Queensbay Mall in Bayan Lepas this Friday.
He said to add merriment to the month-long celebrations, various events were being organised, including the Rukun Tetangga-level Jalur Gemilang decoration contest and the Merdeka Quiz by the Mutiara FM radio channel.
The state government had also printed 50,000 Jalur Gemilang vehicle stickers which would be distributed to the public from this Friday, he added.
– BERNAMA
Eight To Compete In RTM’s “Idola Patriotik” Contest
| August 07, 2007 23:50 PM |
Eight To Compete In RTM’s “Idola Patriotik” Contest
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) — Eight young Malaysians will take part in the final of RTM’s patriotic singing contest, “Idola Patriotik 2007″, to be telecast live from Angkasapuri at 8.30pm on Friday.
Broadcasting deputy director-general (Programmes) Datuk Adilah Shek Omar said the contest was organised to provide a platform for young people to foster love for the country by singing patriotic songs.
“It is also to add joy and merriment to the country’s 50th independence celebration as well as instil patriotism among the young generation,” she told reporters here today.
“The patriotic spirit can be nurtured through songs where understanding of the songs can instil love for the country,” she added.
The eight finalists are Zalina Kassim, 25, Emil Hamlyn ak Paul Diring, 28, Muhaimin Azzahan, 20, Rosmawati Mat Dali, 28, Syaifana Muhamed Subri, 21, Ahmad Falah Ahmad Bassim, 22, Fadzirul Nidzam Ishak, 27, and Farah Nabilla Noor Anuar, 27.
The “Idola Patriotik 2007″ singing contest received encouraging response with more than 1,000 participants nationwide with 26 selected for the semi-final.
Besides a trophy and certificate each for the winners, the first prize winner will receive RM10,000, the runner-up RM5,000 and the third placed RM3,000. There will also be consolation prizes of RM500 each.
Deputy Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will give away the prizes.
The audience will also be entertained by artistes like Izwan Pilus, Azharina Azhar, Victor Lee, Banumitha, Siti Sarah, Nora and a special appearance by Datuk Siti Nurhaliza.
– BERNAMA
