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Education with discipline at military academy
At the Military Academy Malaysia, students pursue a degree and undergo military training at the same time. SIMRIT KAUR reports on this unique institution established to increase the number of graduates in the armed forces.
Banking on AIDS awareness
Standard Chartered declared June 24 as its AIDS day recently where employees held HIV/AIDS-related programmes worldwide. Ugandan Theopista Ntale Sekitto was here as an HIV champion to share her touching story as someone greatly affected by the disease, writes WONG LI ZA.
Hope and help
HIV-positive people are just like the rest of us - with a living to earn and children to bring up. However, they need help and the Malaysian AIDS Foundation recently started the Circle of Hope Fund campaign, writes IVY SOON.
Apathy an obstacle
The number of people infected with HIV keeps going up, and Malaysia needs to intensify prevention and education efforts in HIV/AIDS work, reminded Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, as nominations are called for the Dr Siti Hasmah Award which recognises excellence in HIV/AIDS work. IVY SOON reports.
Be involved in AIDS work, politicians told
Politicians should start promoting HIV/ AIDS awareness and prevention programmes as their position enables them to reach out to the masses, said Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) chairman Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir.
Fusion dinner to raise funds
Once again, the Red Ribbon Gala 2004 (RRG 2004) will set the stage for a spectacular culinary experience that combines a six-course Chinese fusion dinner and custom-designed table settings.
Walk with friends for charity this Xmas
Buy a Christmas dinner package, join #8220;the walk#8221; and do your bit for charity this merry season!
A slice of army life
WRITING a book in Malaysia is more a labour of love than making a money-making venture, says retired general Nordin Yusof. In fact, one has to spend one's own money to get one's work published here. Not to mention the hours spent thinking up ideas and writing the material.
Cycling for a cause
RAISE at least RM2,500 in pledges, hop on your road bike and set out for an adventure around Malaysia for seven days. Yes, Riding for Life (RFL), the ride-for charity event, is back.
Living it up despite HIV
Despite having HIV, Zulkifli Maulana, 25, is determined not to let that pull him down into a rut of depression.
