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The Malaysian Insider :: Food

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Undersea, in jail, aloft: a blitz tour of the world’s most outlandish restaurants

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 05:20 PM PDT

Demand for cheaper wines growing in China

LONDON, June 12 – In a sign that the wine-drinking culture is becoming increasingly mainstream in China, a growing demand for cheaper wines is beginning to emerge from the ranks of the burgeoning middle ... Read More

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The Malaysian Insider :: Sports

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Lorenzo wins Catalunya and closes in on Pedrosa

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 08:50 AM PDT

June 16, 2013

Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo trimmed the gap to championship leader Dani Pedrosa at the top of the MotoGP standings to seven points when he stormed to victory at a sweltering Catalunya Grand Prix yesterday.

The Spanish world champion beat compatriot and Honda pilot Pedrosa to the first corner and pulled away in the latter stages to win by just under two seconds, his second consecutive win at the Montmelo circuit near Barcelona.

Rookie Marc Marquez completed an all-Spanish podium. He finished third despite pushing teammate Pedrosa hard on the final laps.

A host of riders including Britain's Cal Crutchlow, Spaniard Alvaro Bautista and American Nicky Hayden crashed out leaving former world champion Valentino Rossi of Italy to coast home in fourth.

"Right from the first corner we were having huge problems with the front tyre but I imagine all the riders were as the temperature was horrible," Lorenzo said in an interview with Spanish television broadcaster Telecinco.

"It was extremely hot and the tyres lost a lot of performance but as I said the start was crucial and I got a better start than I expected and was able to get past Dani at the first corner. Towards the end I was able to push a bit harder and I was able to win such a tough and physically challenging race."

It was a faultless performance from Lorenzo, who also beat local hero Pedrosa into second in Catalunya last year, and the 26-year-old Majorcan has 116 points after six of 18 races.

Pedrosa leads on 123 points with Marquez third on 93 and Crutchlow fourth on 71.

"At the beginning it was reasonably comfortable with a decent rhythm but then the tyres started to deteriorate and the three of us slowed down," Pedrosa told Telecinco.

"I was never able to get to the straight right behind Jorge to attempt a pass," added the 27-year-old.

"It was an easy day to fall and I wanted to push him (Lorenzo) but I knew that I couldn't make any mistakes."

In the Moto2 category, Spaniard Pol Espargaro secured his second win of the year ahead of compatriot Esteve Rabat in second, Swiss Thomas Luethi in third and championship leader Scott Redding of Britain in fourth.

Luis Salom moved to the top of the Moto3 standings with his third victory of the year with Alex Rins and Maverick Vinales in second and third respectively as Spaniards filled the top five places.

The riders now head to Assen, Netherlands for the next round at the end of this month. - Reuters, June 17, 2013.

Mickelson set to have major say in US Open

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 02:44 AM PDT

June 16, 2013

Phil Mickelson moved a step closer to one of his biggest goals, a US Open title, as he emerged from a see-saw third round battle at Merion to take a one-shot lead into today's final round at Ardmore, Pennsylvania.

Mickelson rolled in a nine-foot birdie putt at the 254-yard 17th hole to leapfrog playing partner Luke Donald, who slipped out of the lead with a bogey on the mammoth par-three.

Four-times major winner Mickelson, looking for his first US Open title after finishing runner-up a record five times, bogeyed the daunting 18th hole but still came away with the lead after completing an even-par 70 for a one-under 209 total.

"It is a hard challenge, but it is a lot of fun," said Mickelson. "Let's go. I can't wait to get back out playing."

It could be a dream day for Mickelson, who would add a missing line to his impressive resume with an Open victory as he celebrates his 43rd birthday and Father's Day with his dad watching him play at Merion.

"I've had opportunities in years past, and it has been so fun, even though it's been heartbreaking to come so close a number of times and let it slide," Mickelson said.

One shot back after a rousing battle atop the leaderboard were 2011 Masters champion Charl Schwartzel, who posted 69, and Americans Hunter Mahan (69) and Steve Stricker (70).

Former world No 1 Donald, who double bogeyed the 18th after struggling with the deep rough to finish with a 71, was another shot adrift at one-over 211 along with fellow Englishman Justin Rose (71) and 36-hole co-leader Billy Horschel (72).

"I should have done better," said Donald, who had taken sole possession of the lead after Schwartzel and Mahan both bogeyed the 17th. "It was disappointing.

"But I'll take the positives out of today, a really solid 16 holes of golf that I played and I'm only two back."

Mickelson, the leader after each round, fell from top spot after a bogey on the third hole, but came alive on the back nine with three birdies to fight his way back on a tumultuous day that saw a slew of competitors take turns in charge.

The big left-hander said he felt better placed to tackle the challenge of winning the US Open this time around.

"I feel better equipped than I have ever felt heading into the final round of a U.S. Open," said Mickelson, who has three Masters and a PGA Championship title to his credit.

"My ball striking is better than it's ever been. My putting is better than it has been in years, and I feel very comfortable on this golf course. I love it.

"Given that I've had some past major championships now and some success here... I think it's going to be fun. I don't think I feel any more pressure than anybody else who wants to win."

Six different players - Mickelson, Horschel, Donald, Rose, Australian John Senden and Schwartzel - had turns in the lead over the first nine holes.

World No 1 Tiger Woods, hoping to end a five-year drought in the majors dating back to the 2008 US Open, and world No 2 Rory McIlroy also moved within three shots of the pace with birdies on the first hole.

However, the high-profile duo, playing their third successive round together, staggered through the rest of the way. Woods shot 76 to plunge 10 shots off the pace, and McIlroy registered 75 to be nine behind Mickelson. - Reuters/June 16, 2013

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The Malaysian Insider :: Showbiz

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Guitarist Roger Wang’s ode

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 08:36 PM PDT

June 16, 2013

KOTA KINABALU, SABAH, June 16, 2013 - Master fingerstyle guitarist Roger Wang marks Father's Day today with the launch of his new song on YouTube, dedicating his first vocal-and-guitar piece to his 6-year-old daughter.

The song, Fairy Tales, also showcases Wang's vocals for the first time. It is accompanied by a four-and-a-half-minute music video made entirely from popular building blocks, Lego.

Said Wang (pic): "We shot the entire video in our family playroom."

According to Wang, the song was inspired by his daughter's obsession with fairy tales and being a princess.

"It sums up a lot of my feelings about being a father as well as the hopes and lessons I have for her. This is the most important song I have ever written. It comes from a very personal place, but it goes out to all fathers and daughters, regardless of age. That's why I decided to launch it on Father's Day."

Check it out on www.facebook.com/FairyTalesByRogerWang or http://www.rogerwang.net/. Happy Father's Day!

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Salman Rushdie to recieve 2014 Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 05:43 PM PDT

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32 Adun Terengganu angkat sumpah, Zubir Embong dilantik Speaker

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 12:35 AM PDT

June 16, 2013


KUALA TERENGGANU, 16 Jun — Seramai 32 Anggota Dewan Undangan Negeri (Adun) Terengganu hari ini mengangkat sumpah sebelum bermulanya persidangan Dewan Undangan Negeri pertama sesi penggal ke-13 di Bangunan Wisma Darul Iman di sini, Isnin ini.

Kesemua 32 Adun daripada Barisan Nasional dan pembangkang itu mengangkat sumpah taat setia sebagai Adun dalam melindungi dan mempertahankan perlembagaan negeri Terengganu.

Mereka mengangkat sumpah di hadapan Yang Dipertua Dewan Undangan Negeri yang baharu dilantik, Mohd Zubir Embong.

Ahmad Said yang mengemukakan nama Mohd Zubir sebagai Speaker DUN yang baharu dan disokong Adun Kuala Berang, Datuk Tengku Putera Tengku Awang.

Mohd Zubir, bekas Ketua Sektor Akademik Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Terengganu adalah calon Barisan Nasional (BN) bagi kerusi Parlimen Kualal Terengganu pada pilihan raya umum ke-13 (PRU13) 5 Mei lalu namun kalah kepada calon PAS Raja Datuk Kamarul Bahrin Shah Raja Ahmad.

Beliau mengangkat sumpah jawatan itu di depan Setiausaha Dewan Undangan Negeri Terengganu, Azhar Jusoh pada pukul 9.42 pagi.

Majlis kemudiannya diteruskan dengan sesi mengangkat sumpah 32 Adun tersebut yang diketuai Ahmad yang juga Adun Kijal pada pukul 9.50 pagi di depan Speaker DUN yang baharu.

Mohd Zubir ketika ditemui pemberita mengucapkan terima kasih atas kepercayaan Menteri Besar yang melantiknya menjawat jawatan itu dan berjanji akan mengendalikan persidangan DUN dengan baik.

Persidangan DUN itu yang berlangsung sehingga Rabu ini akan dirasmikan Sultan Terengganu Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin.

Pada pilihan raya lalu, BN membentuk kerajaan negeri apabila menang mudah dengan memenangi 17 kerusi manakala PAS menang di 14 kerusi dan PKR (satu kerusi).

Kerusi DUN yang dimenangi BN ialah Hulu Besut, Jerteh, Kota Putera, Kuala Besut, Langkap, Permaisuri, Jabi, Batu Rakit, Seberang Takir, Kuala Berang, Telemong, Ajil, Pengkalan Berangan, Bukit Besi, Kijal, Kemasik dan Air Putih. — Bernama

Jentera perang siber BN dakwa mereka dilayan seperti kelas kedua

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 11:30 PM PDT

Oleh Md Izwan
June 16, 2013


KUALA LUMPUR, 16 Jun — Unit Media Baru (UMB) yang menjalankan tugas perang siber Barisan Nasional (BN) mendakwa dilayan seperti kelas kedua, kata pengerusinya Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz, sambil mempertahankan mereka tidak wajar dipersalahkan kerana prestasi buruk pada pilihan raya umum ke-13 lalu.

Tun Faisal berkata tidak adil hanya pihak mereka dipersalahkan kerana dikatakan memainkan peranan, sebaliknya mempersoalkan sikap pemimpin atasan yang lebih mementingkan blogger-blogger upahan yang mementingkan wang.

"Jangan bila ada peruntukan, beri pada orang lain. Bila mesyuarat, panggil orang lain. Bila makan-makan ajak orang lain. Bila jalan sana sini ajak orang lain. Bila ada maklumat bagi pada orang lain. Bila operasi turunkan orang lain. Bila buat latihan, bayar orang lain atau guna modul yang bukan cadangan UMB.

"Tetapi bila gagal, salahkan UMB. Banyak cantik...," tulis Tun Faisal dalam laman blognya tunfaisal.blogspot.com tetapi tidak merujuk secara khusus terhadap individu yang dimaksudkannya.

Tun Faisal juga mendedahkan UMB sering dijadikan "kambing hitam" oleh blogger upahan apabila berlaku sesuatu kegagalan dalam sesuatu misi walhal kumpulan tersebut menerima arahan dan peruntukkan daripada pihak atasan.

"UMB sering dijadikan scapegoat oleh pihak tertentu untuk menafikan kegagalan mereka," kata beliau.

"Mereka akan terus menyalahkan UMB sebagai jentera parti. Mereka akan kata kami bukan jentera parti, apa jentera parti buat? Sedangkan arahan dan peruntukan diberikan kepada mereka, bukan kepada jentera parti," tambahnya lagi.

Disamping itu, Tun Faisal juga mempertahankan blogger-blogger yang berada dalam UMB sebagai individu yang berpengalaman diperingkat akar umbi dan memahami keadaan semasa, bukannya seperti blogger upahan yang disifatkannya sebagai mereka yang seronok sendiri walaupun mempunyai pengalaman dan pengaruh yang luas di alam maya.

"Jelasnya mereka ini mempunyai pengikut dan kekuatan tersendiri; dan yang paling penting, mereka bukan bukan menulis, berfacebook atau bertweet hanya dari dalam bilik, sebaliknya mereka orang yang masak dengan pengalaman operasi di lapangan.

Terdapat kira-kira 13 juta pengguna Facebook di Malaysia, dengan 64 peratus terdiri daripada mereka yang berusia antara 18 dan 34 tahun, menurut sumber Socialbakers yang merupakan sebuah syarikat pemantau media sosial.

Dua puluh sembilan peratus pengguna Facebook di Malaysia berusia antara 25 hingga 34 tahun.

Malahan,  "Tsunami Politik" pada Pilihan Raya 2008 lalu juga dikatakan berpunca daripada peranan media baru yang terdiri daripada Facebook, Twitter, blog dan banyak lagi, dimana menyaksikan BN hilang majoriti tradisi dua pertiga di Parlimen dan hilang empat negeri kepada PR sebelum Perak jatuh kembali ke pangkuan mereka pada tahun 2009.

Sebahagian daripada kekalahan itu telah dikaitkan dengan BN meninggalkan laman web media sosial pada tahun 2008 apabila bilangan pengundi celik internet semakin bertambah.

Susulan keputusan mengejutkan tersebut, pemimpin atasan kerajaan pemerintah mula menyedari tentang peranan media baru tersebut dan telah membelanjakan jutaan wang untuk memperkuatkan jentera siber mereka pada pilihan raya 5 Mei lalu.

Walaubagaimanapun, keputusan sebaliknya yang berlaku apabila BN masih gagal menyaingi kekuatan pembangkang Pakatan Rakyat (PR) yang lebih ke depan dalam perang siber dimana ia sendiri diakui oleh Setiausaha Agung Umno Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Mansor sebelum Pilihan Raya 2013 lalu.

Selepas pilian raya 5 Mei lalu, BN mengekalkan kuasa untuk mentadbir negara selepas memenangi 133 daripada 222 kerusi Parlimen. PR berjaya menambahkan tujuh kerusi menjadikannya 89.

Buat pertama kali BN hilang undi popular semenjak tahun 1969 walaupun masih kekal memerintah negara.

Penganalisis politik berpendapat rakyat Malaysia lebih menggunakan Internet untuk mendapatkan maklumat, yang menyebabkan ahli politik menggunakan Facebook dan Twitter untuk mendengar kata pengundi, dan tidak lagi bergantung kepada media arus perdana, menyaksikan penjualan akhbar semakin merosot dan tontonan di televisyen semakin berkurangan.

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