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As published in Malay Mail today HARESH SAYS By Haresh Deol THE Sungai Batu Archaeological Complex has slowly but surely uncovered the intriguing mystery of Southeast Asia’s oldest civilisation. The centuries-old secret of Sungai Batu — once referred to as Kataha in Sanskrit — is simply mind blowing as archaeologists are unearthing more items including remnants of ancients barges and items which described what life was in this region in the first and early second centuries. A decade ago, an archaeological team from Universiti Sains Malaysia discovered other relics including iron-smelting facilities, monuments, jetties and administrative buildings in the area which is within Kedah’s Bujang Valley. Some historians argue the relics found are not as old as they are believed to be. Others insist Sungai Batu deserves to be called a Unesco heritage site for there are enough evidence to prove it is the oldest civilisation in the region – dating earlier than the famous Angkor Wa...

Do you think of tattoos as a vulgar modern affectation? A new exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum will demonstrate that it’s an ancient tradition going back at least 5,000 years and probably longer, and one shared by societies around the globe. “(The exhibition) is a bit of a departure for the ROM. Whenever I mention the exhibition to friends, the first response is usually, ‘At the ROM?’” said Chris Darling, the museum’s senior curator of entomology and co-curator of  Tattoos: Ritual. Identity. Obsession. Art . It runs from April 2 to Sept. 5, reported the Toronto Star. “This exhibition will allow visitors to explore the ancient origins of tattooing . . . and the cultural exchanges that have made tattooing a vibrant art form and the global phenomenon that we see today,” Darling added, noting one survey in 2008 found 40 per cent of respondents between 25 to 29 had at least one tattoo. “If you have a tattoo, whether you know it or not, you are part of a long traject...

The Malaysia Cup drama has started, even before its kick off tonight. Former Singapore international Fandi Ahmad ( pic ) submitted his resignation letter as the Southern Tigers team manager on Saturday. His decision was accepted by the Johor FA. What led to Fandi quitting the team? Was he slighted after he was removed as coach? Did he have actual say in the team? Fandi said he has "no regrets" leaving the team and did not rule out the possibility of coaching another Malaysian team in the future, as reported in Mailsport today. Meanwhile, here is the history of the Malaysia Cup and the list of past winner. While Fandi leaves, former minister Shahrizat Abdul Jalil ( pic below ) returns to Putrajaya as she is set to be appointed as a special adviser to Prime Minister Najib Razak. She made a similar return during former Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's tenure in office. Apparently, "tawar hati" with The Malay Mail Online's headline which rea...

...especially when it comes to history. There are hardly any documents or literature about our former sporting heroes. It has been a difficult task unearthing information on legends who have left us recently. But it doesn't stop there. The country celebrated it's 54th birthday on August 31. 54 years old and we don't have much information on the athletes who represented the country before independence. Sad indeed. FA of Malaysia, the supposed guardian of Malaysian football, ada library ka? Malaysian Hockey Federation (MHF), the supremo body of hockey in the country, ada compile statistics of matches and athletes in the 40s, 50s and 60s ka? From the Sidelines today talks about Ignorance is not bliss . Such 'ignorance' was even mentioned in the front page of the paper (pic) . Kita mudah lupa kot. HD says: We don't appreciate history. Period.