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It was a joyous day, especially for
Kelantanese. After 37 years, it was their turn again – Sultan Muhammad V
ascended the throne for a five-year reign as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Harith, the funniest person in the world
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Sentence Structure
Part of Speech
Sentence Structure
Simple sentences: A simple sentence has only one clause: The
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Singular and plural nouns
Regular nouns Most singular nouns form the plural by adding -s.
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I AGREE with Vijayalakshmi Govindasamy (“Act responsibly, live healthily”, The Star, Dec 29) that we should not burden our
Government with increasing healthcare costs.
I believe that the healthcare costs, spent especially on treating
lifestyle diseases, could be curtailed extensively. These diseases are
preventable and our Government has taken ample initiatives to guide people from
all walks of life in maintaining healthy lifestyles.
Elderly people in our country often suffer from chronic
lifestyle-related disorders such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stroke and
so on. In contrast, the younger ones tend to suffer from obesity and addiction
to tobacco, alcohol and drugs.
These are scenarios that could be avoided because the Government has
provided knowledge, opportunities for rehabilitation and awareness of
practising healthy lifestyles via seminars, advertisements and campaigns.
In addition, with the abundance of medical centres in Malaysia, people
could easily consult the health experts or clarify their doubts on health
issues.
For those who are struggling financially, no excuses could be given
since the Government has set up the 1Malaysia Clinics. People should stop
giving excuses and start to understand that it is just a matter of implementing
the knowledge gained on healthy lifestyles in a positive and consistent manner
to see fruitful results.
Since the New Year is soon upon us, maintaining a healthier lifestyle
should be listed as the prime target in everyone’s life. Let’s consume
nutritious food, exercise frequently and get regular check-ups in order to stay
fit as a fiddle. Remember, prevention is always better than cure.
Happy New Year, folks.
Dualat Tuanku
The Kedah
Sultan ended his second reign as the Yang
di-Pertuan Agong.
MALAYSIANS welcomed their 15th Yang
di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan on Dec 13, one day after they
bade farewell to Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah of Kedah, the 14th King.
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| Daulat Tuanku |
Thousands of people from all walks of
life gathered outside Istana Negeri in Kubang Kerian to cheer Sultan Muhammad
V, 47, who was dressed in the official Ruler’s attire called the muskat.
The Sultan travelled in a royal
motorcade along a 14km route to the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport for his special
flight to the nation’s capital. There were special traditional performances at
11 points along the route.
His Royal Highness was greeted at KL
International Airport’s Bunga Raya Complex upon his arrival and taken to
Parliament Square for a ceremonial royal welcome which included a 21-gun salute
as the royal flag was raised.
A solemn ceremony was later held at
Istana Negara’s Balairong Seri (throne room) where Sultan Muhammad V took the
oath and signed the instrument of proclamation, marking his accession as the
new King.
All the rulers, heads of states,
senior Government officials and diplomats witnessed this historic moment,
ushering in the reign of the young and dynamic Sultan Muhammad V as Malaysia’s
15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
On Dec 12, Tuanku Abdul Halim, 88,
and then Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah were accorded a ceremony
steeped in tradition as they left Istana Negara to make their way home to
Istana Anak Bukit in Kedah.
The Kedah Sultan made history in 2011
because he was the only Sultan to become King twice in his lifetime. He first
ascended the throne between 1970 and 1975.
Malaysians from all walks of life
gathered along the road leading to Parliament to cheer the royal couple as they
arrived for their ceremonial send-off.
The solemn ceremony, complete with
the nafiri (Malay trumpets) ensemble, saw Tuanku Abdul Halim given a 21-gun
salute as his royal flag was lowered.
They bade farewell to senior
Government leaders, lawmakers and diplomats before departing for KLIA’s Bunga Raya
Complex for their flight home.
Their motorcade was led by two
elephants – Rambai@Pek and Myanthopyan – fitted with palanquins decorated with
a yellow umbrella and red velvet cloth and accompanied by eight mahouts dressed
in warrior attire.
The special aircraft the royal couple flew home was escorted by three Sukhoi SU-30MKM fighter jets.
The special aircraft the royal couple flew home was escorted by three Sukhoi SU-30MKM fighter jets.
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| Harith Iskandar |
It’s no joke – a Malaysian is the funniest person in the world!
Malaysian comedian Harith Iskander
was crowned 2016 Funniest Person in the World competition in Levi, Finland,
yesterday.
He beat four other finalists – Alex
Calleja from the Philippines, Katerina Vrana from Greece, Mino van Nassau from
India and David Kilimnick from Israel.
“I’m thrilled to be declared the
winner of the competition.
“It’s been a long journey here, about
three to four months, but I’ve received so much support from Malaysians, from
the media, The Star especially,” said Harith when contacted.
“It hasn’t really sunk in yet. At the
moment, I haven’t really gathered my thoughts.
“It’s really cold here but a big
thank you to everyone who has helped me get here. I’m looking forward to coming
home,” he added.
Harith said he was delighted to have
had the opportunity to display the Malaysian flag on an international platform
and that, it was time to put “Malaysian comedy on the world map”.
“I’m absolutely grateful to have fans
all over Malaysia, South-East Asia, the UK and Australia.
“It’s never possible without the
support of my fans!” the comedian said.
As the winner, Harith will receive
the grand prize of US$100,000 (RM444,845).
Second place Calleja took home
US$10,000 (RM44,484) while Vrana bagged US$5,000 (RM22,242) for coming in
third.
The competition is organised by Laugh
Factory, a global comedy chain in the United States.
“Congratulations @HarithIskander-
#LaughFactory’s Funniest Person in the World for 2016!” posted the organiser on
their official Twitter account.
Harith and other comedians had
performed in the competition finals at the Hullu Polo Arena in Levi, Finland,
on Thursday.
The winner was chosen through global
online fan voting, which was open for 24 hours after the finals.
Harith defeated 88 other comedians
from all over the world, including fellow Malaysian Dr Jason Leong, to reach
the finals stage of the competition.
Source: TheStar/10 December 2016
Banding the nation together
THOUSANDS of Malaysians from all
walks of life came together this year to declare their love for the country
through the #AnakAnakMalaysia campaign.
An initiative by Star Media Group Bhd
and Eco World Development Group Bhd, the campaign was held in conjunction with
Malaysia’s 59th National Day and 53rd Malaysia Day.
It kicked off with the first-ever
#AnakAnakMalaysia Walk on August 14.
A crowd of some 6,000 patriotic
Malaysians turned up early that Sunday morning at Bukit Bintang City Centre for
the 3.4km walk.
“It was great seeing Malaysians of
all backgrounds come together regardless of race, age or social standing,” said
participant Aris Mokhtar, 26.
“It was heartwarming to see so many Malaysians
come together in the spirit of togetherness, despite the extremist sentiments
that have plagued the world of late,” he said.
Aris, who is an airline pilot, said
the most memorable moment of the #AnakAnakMalaysia Walk was when the crowd sang
the national anthem at the start of the Walk.
“It was a really powerful moment, and
I feel that our shared love for Malaysia really brought all of us closer
together,” he said.
Throughout the campaign period, many
Malaysians took to social media and the #AnakAnakMalaysia website to show that
no matter where they were, their hearts would always be with Malaysia.
Close to 33,000 pictures and videos
of Malaysians showing their support for the campaign can be seen on the
website.
Besides the #AnakAnakMalaysia Walk,
EcoWorld continued to promote the campaign by running activities to foster
unity among Malaysians.
They organised cultural dances by the
orang asli, Iban and Kadazan; wau and mural painting; and made the largest
batik painting in Malaysia, measuring 25m by 25m.
EcoWorld also organised two mini
#AnakAnakMalaysia Walk events at its project sites in Iskandar Malaysia,
attracting thousands of participants. As part of the campaign, a total of
850,000 #AnakAnakMalaysia wristbands were distributed nationwide.
Taiping-born actress Sarah Lian
proudly sported the wristband back in August, even though she did not attend
the walk.
Although she grew up mainly in
Vancouver, Canada, Lian said Malaysia is her home.
Lian, 33, left her family in Canada
to explore Malaysia and career opportunities in 2008. She moved to Malaysia
permanently in 2014 and proudly declares herself to be an “Anak Malaysia”.
“I have so many friends of all races,
and I think that one of the biggest lessons that I learnt in Malaysia was a
cultural one and to respect everyone’s beliefs.”
Lian said it is important for
Malaysians to “stand up and support one another”.
“The #AnakAnakMalaysia Walk was a
great way to walk in unity, celebrating all Malaysians under the sun,” she
said.
“Although I wasn’t able to attend,
I’m glad to hear about such an event that promotes love and all of us as
equals,” said Lian.
The Star/Friday, 30 December 2016
