By Ng Ai Loon
11 April 2011
KAMPAR - A groups of South Korean Christian missionaries is currently active in Kampar areas which believed that they were main aim on students.
Recent year, South Korean missionaries are active especially in Islamic country such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, and Jordon. But now, they were move into Malaysia and distribute into different states to conduct their activities.
According to a business student who currently study at University Tunku Abdul Rahman, those missionary are often go to knock door by door and asking student for helping them finish a set of survey question.
“I start to curious why they keep telling me something which is related to the Christian but not giving me survey form as they mentioned at first”.
They claim to be from a school in Korea, which is Church of God and it is believed that they were try to convert student from their own religion to Christian, he said.
However, Chen Chin Choong, another student which also study at UTAR has being force to conduct a christening process which also known as baptism by those missionary.
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| They keep persuade me to execute baptism although I've already reject them. |
“I thought they will not come to me again after that, but I was wrong, they still come with a group of member and keep asking me to follow them go to church which is locate at Ipoh”, he added.
Besides, he also urges to the residents who live around Kampar areas should aware of this compulsive behavior and not to invite them go into house.
By Tan Teck Joo
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| Exclusive: After Oh appointed as a SRC chairman for eight months, he decides to have an interview with Onlinews. |
KAMPAR - Flashback at the past, Student Representative Committee (SRC) in almost all the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) students’ perception was negative and served as a student body which unwillingly to fight for the students’ welfare at which they also deemed that SRC is the puppet of UTAR.
When SRC is in such a critical situation, a nobody guy named Oh Chin Eng, 22, a Journalism student is willing to bear this challenge to lead the SRC in order to prove the value of the existence among the students.
During the election period, Oh’s team “Empower” was facing several troubles such as receiving warning letter by the UTAR President, blaming by rival team, manifesto got rejected by the management and nearly disqualified to contest in the campus election.
Conversely, Empower won the majority of votes although there are 3.82 percent lower voting rate by students.
SRC must be unite, delicate and passionate
Q: What is your reason to contest in SRC election?
A: First of all, I want to have some changes since a lot of students are not satisfied with the current system.
Secondly, I have a confidence in myself that “Empower” team can represent students to voice up their problems.
Thirdly, I wish to create awareness among students that if you want to change something, we need to be united and stand together in order to be strong, then only we has the ability to make a change.
Q: What kind of the action or event that has been done by SRC so far?
A: As what my lecturer Miss Por said to me, if we want to change something, we need time to prove it. For example, democratization doesn’t happen in one day, we need to persevere and continue in our struggle.
I just got appointed for one month plus. We are still in the process of coming up with activities to cater all the students and to improve their university’s lives here.
We have organised a dialogue session with the students for the first time ever in the history of SRC UTAR Kampar but this event got less participation by students. Secondly, SRC provides email and Facebook page to let student to voice up their opinions and problems.
Thirdly, in the coming day, SRC will organize a Majlis Berbuka Puasa with the purpose of taking care and appreciate the small community which in the Muslims in UTAR, to foster unity and create better understanding among races.
And when all the mistakes are pointed to SRC, meanwhile Oh has his own said.
Q: What do you think that students claim that SRC is a failed organization?
A: In my opinion, SRC is a student representative body which legitimize by UTAR and student? Therefore, without students support, SRC cannot stand a strong view to fight for them.
We found that some students are ignorant and they refused to participate in any events that organized by the university, SRC or the clubs and societies.
However, students tend to complain via Facebook and other indirect instruments rather than to look SRC officially to solve the problem. So if the students feel that we are a failed organization, it will always be because students never show their support to us.
Q: Do you think that SRC in self can work well together?
A: Honestly, although SRC has 13 members, we are not strong enough because we are a coalition from different parties and some 6 of us actually didn’t go through the election but appointed by the Deans.
Thus, I emphasized that SRC must be unite, delicate and passionate to fulfill their promises to the students. I considered this term as a crucial one; we have a big responsibility to get the trust and support from students. We need to do some rebranding and some image cleansing. Frankly speaking, the name of SRC is stinks.
So I hope we can and the students can change their perception and acceptance towards us. At the same time, I hope that students can give us their feedback so that we can improve.
Q:Do you able to manage to arrange your time as both the SRC chairman and a Journalism student?
A: So far, I have spent quite lot of time in SRC and other external activities. So I was struggling to balance up my time. Yes, academic results can drop. Hence, I as a leader, I must arrange my time properly, so that I can work well in SRC and score well in academic.
Q: Do you feel regret that after you be in SRC?
A: After I become the SRC chairman, my life has changed, from nobody to somebody and I am now a public figure in my university. People know me. Whatever I do or wherever I go, people notice me. Thus, I have to really take care of what I do, what I say, what I wear and my image to avoid any bad perception to SRC.
So far, I have not felt regret yet, because I haven’t achieve what I wanted to achieve in my one year term yet. I will give all I have to serve the students.
By Corene Goh Wan Chen
8 April 2011
KAMPAR, April 8- Snatch theft often happen in Westlake accommodation. The incident was aroused victims’ stewed and dissatisfaction.
The accommodation is mainly rent for the students who study in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. The stolen cases have been occurred many times but till now there were still unable to have a solvent.
“This was already my second Adidas jacket has been stolen, it costs me about RM220 losses,” said Steph Lee, 23, with the angry face.
Lee added that this was third times her clothes get lost, there was no way for her to escape from snatch theft. She needs to hang her clothes outsides after she washed. She feels irritated that the victim was always her.
“It is useless to do a police report or inform to the Danish House as they did not bother on it,” added Lee.
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| Another victim, P’ng Geok Thye, 24: I'm very distraught when losing my beloved Levi’s jeans which costs RM150 after hangs up at outside. |
Besides, P'ng added that it was useless for him to report to the management for Danish House as it will not get any response and find back his jeans as his friend has such experience before.
“I should be more caution and will not leave any chances to the theft,” said P’ng.
Fong Teck Seng, 20, claimed that he very unsatisfied with the attitude of the officer from Danish House.
Fong Teck Seng, 20, claimed that he very unsatisfied with the attitude of the officer from Danish House.
He stated that when he reported to the officer that his laptop has been stolen, the officer replied him with immoral way and asked him just do a police report. He was told by the management that they can not do anything.
When he made the police report, the policemen just recorded as memo report only. He was very upset when receive such respond.
The management of Danish House said that they already enhance the security base and this is what they can do.
“There were so many people pass by the guard house everyday, and it is difficult to arrest the theft.
“We know that there was quite big amount student need to bear, so they should have the responsible to take care of their own property and should not blame us,” said by the customer service personnel of Danish House.
By Corene Goh Wan Chen
7 March 2011
KAMPAR, March 7- Gas explosion occurred in a restaurant at New Town around 11 a.m. and the people near by was getting shocked. Fortunately, there was no immediate word on any casualties.
The restaurant is located in a double storey shop lots near the traffic light entrances. The incident may be caused by lack of air circulation when cooking.
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| The viewed in the kitchen after exploded. |
The stationery shop behind that share a same unit shop slot also affected. After the explosion some of the stationery was fall down on the floor.
The front iron gate for the restaurant has been destroyed and there was some debris on the main road. Luckily, the owner of the restaurant just gets flesh wound and other people did not get injured.
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| Chen Fook Chye show the front iron gate which was destroyed after the powerful explosion. |
Keranji assemblyman Chen Fook Chye said that Kampar Fire Station immediately arrived and investigated the causes of explosion once received a call.
“Everyone should beware and advice to open the doors and windows when cooking.
This is to make sure that there will be a good air circulation to prevent any accident occurs,” said Chen.
By Winnie Tang
KAMPAR: UTAR 2nd Karaoke Competition, a breathtaking event which was organized by the students of Music Club which was held on 26th of March.
The event started off with an audition held from 24th January till 28th January in which they managed to discover twenty outstanding voices.
The semi-final was held on 19th February after they were given two weeks to prepare. Ten finalists were then selected to continue their journeys to the grand finale of the competition.
The audiences watched the event live, which was held in Heritage Hall of UTAR Perak Campus on the 26th of March, enjoyed the three rounds finale which was done extravagantly.
It began with the ten contestants performing for their fans. In the first round, they all had their choice to perform their personal best songs. During the second round, they were required to perform love songs and from the two rounds five finalists were chosen.
The three judges were invited for the night. They were Soong Hoong Cheng, a lecturer from UTAR who is also a songwriter and a composer; Fan Ya Fu, a local singer who is also a song writer, composer and producer; and Christopher Lay, a director of I-dreams Talent Academy who is also a producer and appeared as a judge for Astro Talent Quest, Project Superstar and Ultimate Power Group.
Five finalists that were chosen in the second round were Chew Shernhui, Low Cheon Ying, Cheong Hui Ting, Noel Tan Xin Ngoh and Ooi Wen Lih.
The last round required the contestants to sing an upbeat song. This round was the most fascinating one as the audience were elevated and soaring while dancing to the song sung by the five finalists.
Before announcing the winners, a performance by fellow students of the Dance Club and the past year winner of the previous karaoke competition was very interesting and delightful as well.
There were also special appearances by the contestant of a famous Taiwan singing competition show called ‘One Million Star’, Tan Bee Keow and also another Malaysian singer, Yean.
The judges had to make the most difficult choice when deciding the winner after listening to the upbeat songs sung by the five finalists.
After a heartfelt decision, the judges finally made the call and announced the three main winners of the night and also the Most Popular Award which was received by Low Cheon Ying because he got the most votes via short message service (SMS).
The 2nd runner up title goes to Noel Tan Xin Ngoh. When she was asked how she felt, she expressed, “I am happy with my achievement.” Cheong Hui Ting took the 1st runner up title and said, “I was shocked by the results but I am happy at the same time.”
Last but not least, Chew ShernHui grabbed the very first prize which was worth RM5500. He was very happy and speechless. He was then invited to sing his song again on the stage before the event was officially ended.
KAMPAR: UTAR 2nd Karaoke Competition, a breathtaking event which was organized by the students of Music Club which was held on 26th of March.
The event started off with an audition held from 24th January till 28th January in which they managed to discover twenty outstanding voices.
The semi-final was held on 19th February after they were given two weeks to prepare. Ten finalists were then selected to continue their journeys to the grand finale of the competition.
The audiences watched the event live, which was held in Heritage Hall of UTAR Perak Campus on the 26th of March, enjoyed the three rounds finale which was done extravagantly.
It began with the ten contestants performing for their fans. In the first round, they all had their choice to perform their personal best songs. During the second round, they were required to perform love songs and from the two rounds five finalists were chosen.
The three judges were invited for the night. They were Soong Hoong Cheng, a lecturer from UTAR who is also a songwriter and a composer; Fan Ya Fu, a local singer who is also a song writer, composer and producer; and Christopher Lay, a director of I-dreams Talent Academy who is also a producer and appeared as a judge for Astro Talent Quest, Project Superstar and Ultimate Power Group.
Five finalists that were chosen in the second round were Chew Shernhui, Low Cheon Ying, Cheong Hui Ting, Noel Tan Xin Ngoh and Ooi Wen Lih.
The last round required the contestants to sing an upbeat song. This round was the most fascinating one as the audience were elevated and soaring while dancing to the song sung by the five finalists.
Before announcing the winners, a performance by fellow students of the Dance Club and the past year winner of the previous karaoke competition was very interesting and delightful as well.
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Victory: The winner, Chew Shernhui, Business Info System course singing his song "Di Yi Tian" (The First Day) - J-on |
The judges had to make the most difficult choice when deciding the winner after listening to the upbeat songs sung by the five finalists.
After a heartfelt decision, the judges finally made the call and announced the three main winners of the night and also the Most Popular Award which was received by Low Cheon Ying because he got the most votes via short message service (SMS).
The 2nd runner up title goes to Noel Tan Xin Ngoh. When she was asked how she felt, she expressed, “I am happy with my achievement.” Cheong Hui Ting took the 1st runner up title and said, “I was shocked by the results but I am happy at the same time.”
Last but not least, Chew ShernHui grabbed the very first prize which was worth RM5500. He was very happy and speechless. He was then invited to sing his song again on the stage before the event was officially ended.
By Tay Pang Chong
1 April 2011
KAMPAR, 1 April - The residents of a hostel in Westlake were now facing a threat of their property will be stolen especially laptop no matter they are inside the room or away from their room since the laptop stolen cases had occurred one after another currently.
Kok Wai Siong, 20, a resident who live in Westlake hostel around two years was share his experiences of his laptop being stolen on last two month ago.
“I’m sure I have locked the door, but when I come back to my room after the two hours class in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), I found that my room’s door was opened and my laptop is gone,” said Kok.
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| Kok just feel upset but cannot do anything to retrieve back his laptop. |
He said this was shocking him when he realized that his laptop was stolen unknowingly while the other housemates were just beside his room during the period he having class.
“I’m doubt that is it my laptop is stolen by my housemate,” added him.
There is a similar case also happened to the other resident in yesterday but this time the thief was commit the crime while the resident was inside the room.
The victim of this case, Lee Chee Seng, 20, was give advised to the other residents that it is necessary to lock the door even inside the room.
“I was sleeping without closing my door and my laptop has been stolen when I still enjoy my sweet dream. The theft was become so intrepidity nowadays,” he said.
When asked about the action the victims will take after the incident, Kok said that he cannot do anything although he was very upset during that time.
“It is useless to make a report about this incident because I think the police also not able to retrieve back my laptop.
“We cannot blame to the Danish House office since this was not their responsibility to take care of our property,” explained Kok.
Raymond, 21, who is the staff from Danish House, said he had heard of several cases of laptop stolen in Westlake area and Danish House was already taken strict precautions to reduce these incidents as more as possible.
“There are too many residents and we cannot make any promise to them. However, we’ll try our best to reduce the criminal cases to happen in Westlake besides than this issue,” said Raymond.
He then urged the residents should have a sense of protecting their property because there are always have some laborers are pass in and out of here since there are some buildings and hostels are still under construction in Westlake.
According to the security personnel, the reinforcement of the security had been executed after alerted by the official of Danish House by identified the identity of every person who enters to Westlake area.
