Tag Archives: Malaysia

Resident grandmaster

Chess development in the country will be given a boost with the arrival of Bangladeshi grandmaster Ziaur Rahman. THERE are a number of interesting chess activities coming up in the next two or three weeks. First up is the news … Continue reading

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Packed schedule

This year’s calendar of chess activities looks decently full. THE biggest story last week was the welcome news that chess, together with 10 other sports, have been reinstated into the calendar of the Malaysian Schools Sports Council (MSSM). Well, I … Continue reading

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How much can you save?

Earlier this yeatr, I was running a poll to ask job seekers to estimate how much they could accumulate in their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) by the time they retire. The EPF is a statutory body in Malaysia which collects … Continue reading

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Words of a master

Garry Kasparov proved to be a funny and entertaining motivational speaker at a youth summit. IF you had expected Garry Kasparov to talk only about chess at the Youth Engagement Summit in Putrajaya last week, you would have been very … Continue reading

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Beijing bound

Two young chess talents head for the prestigious Beijing Chess Institute. HOW long has it been since we last unearthed any young chess talent with the potential to go far? The mid-1990s was a fertile time as we had players … Continue reading

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Back on track

Stir of activities put an end to chess doldrums. THE final four months of any year is usually the slowest period for chess in Malaysia. In case you haven’t noticed, usually from September onwards, chess activities slow down to a … Continue reading

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Stiff competition

The winner of the Malaysia Open will be known today. I WILL be in Kuala Lumpur, ensconced at the Cititel Midvalley’s ballroom where the Malaysia Chess Festival is going on. The chess festival is such an interesting meeting place for … Continue reading

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Protection for your loved ones

CHRISTINE Jacobs died seven years ago at 77. Though not wealthy, the retired teacher had a trunkful of family heirlooms that had been passed down for many generations. Jacobs had been terminally ill for years, but did not write a … Continue reading

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Writing a Will is easier than you think!

WHAT happens if there is no will? Many people assume that if they die intestate (without a will), their assets and possessions will automatically go to their spouse or children. However, the Distribution Act 1958 (amended in 1997) states that … Continue reading

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All or nothing

The winner gives the loser the prize. Again. WELL, it happened again. In the second match of the Malaysian Masters tournament in Kuala Lumpur last weekend, the winner of the match graciously presented the prize to the loser. Mas Hafilzulhelmi … Continue reading

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