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By KRYSTLE CHOW
Published in theCICAK.com.
March 27, 2006

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When we Malaysians think of Malaysia, we often think of the fabulous food, incredibly cheap and trendy shopping, and beautiful beaches with almost year-round gorgeous beach-bumming weather – all characteristics of a tourist haven.

But if we’re so darn tootin’, why aren’t tourists flocking to our shores?

For that matter, why aren’t we Malaysians exploring our own country more?

Sadly enough, I can attest to the fact that I’ve only been to four states, including my home state, Selangor/Wilayah Persekutuan. And despite being awed (more…)

By KRYSTLE CHOW
Published in the March/April 2006 edition (Vol. 6, Issue 2) of Ottawa Insight.
March 2006

Gillian Pearlstone says she spends about $1,800 a year on each of her dogs.

OTTAWA - Gillian Pearlstone buys bottled water and natural foods for her pets, and occasionally brings them in to the Natural Pet Foods store in Ottawa’s Westboro community for massage or reiki therapy.

Pearlstone, who is the proud owner of two cats and a dog, says she spends about $1,800 a year on her dog and about half that amount a year per cat. Along with her own pets, she also pays for the upkeep of the two or three dogs she fosters every couple of months.

“They’re my children,” she says. “I’d rather spend a lot on food than on vet bills.”

Pearlstone is one of a growing number of pet owners who spend thousands of dollars each year on their furry companions. (more…)

By KRYSTLE CHOW
Published in the March 2006 edition (Vol.6, Issue 2) of Ottawa Insight.
March 2006

OTTAWA - Success in the biopharmaceutical industry has always depended on which company comes out first in the frantic dash to get products approved, patented, and on the market.

It’s a high-stakes race, especially in the huge market for drugs which fight heart disease – the number-one killer in North America – and Liponex Inc. of Ottawa is hoping to be the winner in producing one of the first “good cholesterol” increasing drugs in the world. (more…)