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World Heritage Site: George Town Celebrates
The Penang Island Municipal Council building is all lit up as George Town celebrates its listing by Unesco as a World Heritage Site. - Picture by Fariz Iswadi Ismail
GEORGE TOWN: A three-minute fireworks display illuminated the skies here last night as thousands of people gathered in Padang Kota Lama to celebrate George Town’s listing as a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas took to the stage to officially declare George Town’s inclusion into the prestigious Unesco Heritage Sites list at Padang Kota Lama yesterday. With him is Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
The fireworks display was accompanied by the simultaneous honking of ferry horns from the Raja Tun Uda ferry terminal in Pengkalan Weld.
Earlier, Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas took to the stage to officially declare George Town’s inclusion into the prestigious list.
He was accompanied by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, state executive councillors and legislative assemblymen.
Several cultural performances showcasing Penang’s rich history also added to the air of festivity.
Among the local and evergreen artistes were Alleycats, Nancy Yeoh, L. Ramli and Hail Amir.
Throughout the day, various activities were held to commemorate the event, such as the clan jetties’ open house, stage performances by the various communities in the state as well as a cultural procession.
The three-day celebration ends today with a street celebration at Upper Penang Road.
In his speech, Lim said George Town’s and Malacca’s listing as Unesco World Heritage Sites would further endorse Malaysia’s name on the international stage as it adds to two local destinations already on the list, namely the Mulu National Park in Sarawak and the Kinabalu Park in Sabah.
“This will be a great challenge to all of us to ensure George Town continues to be in the prestigious list.”
He added that a Heritage Steering Committee would be set up to ensure the successful implementation of the heritage management plan.
Lim said the state government would work closely with the Federal Government and other relevant parties to continue to protect and conserve George Town’s rich cultural heritage through the implementation of various heritage policies which focused on conventional efforts.
Lim said he was also informed by Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal that the Federal Government had approved an allocation to help Penang in its efforts.
He added that following the listing, the state’s hotel industry, public transportation system and food businesses would enjoy economic spin-offs, since an influx of tourists was expected next year.
All these will improve the state’s tourism sector and turn Penang into a leading tourist attraction.
New Straits Times
Iffah Izzati, Mohamad Faizal Juara Bintang Klasik Zon Selatan
IFFAH IZZATI Baharudin dan Mohamad Faizal Abdul Rahim bersama hadiah masing-masing selepas menjuarai Pertandingan Bintang Klasik Zon Selatan di Johor Bahru, kelmarin.
JOHOR BAHRU 3 Julai - Pelajar Sekolah Menegah Teknik Melaka Tengah, Iffah Izzati Baharudin, 16, muncul juara Bintang Klasik Zon Selatan kategori wanita yang dianjurkan stesen radio Klasik Nasional.
Dengan kemenangan itu, Iffah dan pemenang kategori lelaki, Mohamad Faizal Abdul Rahim, 23, dari Johor Bahru akan mewakili Zon Selatan ke peringkat akhir pertandingan Bintang Klasik tidak lama lagi.
Iffah, adik Ayu iaitu peserta program realiti televisyen Mentor musim kedua, menyanyikan lagu Hidup Ibarat Mimpi berjaya menyingkirkan enam peserta lain dalam pertandingan yang diadakan di Auditorium Kompleks Penerangan dan Penyiaran Sultan Iskandar, di sini, baru-baru ini.
Iffah ketika ditemui, mengakui sokongan keluarga merupakan pendorong utama kejayaannya.
“Seluruh keluarga banyak membantu terutamanya kakak (Ayu Mentor) yang banyak mengajar serta memberi tips.
“Saya hanya berlatih seminggu sebelum pertandingan ini,” katanya.
Sementara itu, ibunya, Habsah Ali, 47 berkata, Iffah bijak membahagi masa antara pelajaran dan nyanyian.
“Setakat ini pelajaran Iffah bagus dan memberansangkan. Sebenarnya saya terkejut dengan kemenangannya kerana di rumah kami dia tidak gemar menyanyi karaoke,” katanya.
Pertandingan akhir Bintang Klasik Zon Selatan disertai masing-masing enam peserta lelaki dan wanita dari Johor dan Melaka.
Penyertaan yang diterima tahun ini meningkat kepada 70 peserta berbanding 36 pada tahun lalu.
Turut hadir pada acara itu ialah Ketua Pengarah Penyiaran, Datuk Abdul Rahman Hamid dan dua artis veteran Hail Amir dan Rahayudean Rahmat.
Utusan Malaysia
Saying ‘I Do’ On Reality Show
Datuk Abdul Mutalib Hassan (second from left) handing the prizes to Muhammad Hafidz Hakimy and Siti Khairatul Naziha. On the left is TV9 chief operating officer Bukhari Che Muda.
PUTRAJAYA: It was double joy for Penang couple Muhammad Hafidz Hakimy and Siti Khairatul Naziha. They were married on Friday and then won RM10,000 cash yesterday at their wedding reception on the finale of reality show Cari Menantu 2.
The couple received the most number of votes via SMS by the viewers of the show.
They also won a RM80,000 Suzuki Swift and RM60,000 worth of jewellery, furniture and home equipment.
In second place were Mohd Ridhuanizam Ramli and Wan Norhidayu Wan Mohd from Terengganu. They won RM7,000 cash, RM30,000 in jewellery and RM20,000 in home equipment.
In third place were Mohd Hazlami Mohd Jelani (Alam) and Norhafizah Abd Rahman (Fiza) from Kuala Lumpur who won RM5,000 cash, RM11,000 in jewellery and RM5,000 in home equipment.
Aired live on TV9 from Putrajaya International Convention Centre, (PICC), the finale was the culmination of the second season of Cari Menantu, which aired every Saturday from Jan 12.
Among the performers for the finale yesterday were Misha Omar, golden couple Hail Amir and Uji Rashid, and nasyid group Hijjaz.
Also present were Media Prima Bhd chairman Datuk Abdul Mutalib Hassan and TV9 chief operating officer Bukhari Che Muda.
The show, aimed at guiding couples to long-lasting wedded bliss, was a collaboration between TV9 and the Women, Family and Community Development and the National Population Ministry and Family Development Board (LPPKN).
Couples participating in Cari Menantu were guided through the episodes based on the modules from SmartStart, a book produced by LPPKN. Couples are then put in situations that test their emotional make-up, as well as financial and legal savvy.
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