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Lai Kin Ngoh, Wendy Chai Cruises Into The Semifinals^NEW

Saturday, 6th Dec 2003: Second-seed Lai Kin Ngoh of Malaysia cruised into the semifinals of the AVIVA Asian Bowling Tour Hong Kong Leg together with Hong Open champion, Wendy Chai while Wu Siu Hong of Hong Kong marched on his road to glory. Lai Kin Ngoh, the 1st runner-up of Hong Kong International Open, received a bye in first round as second-seed. In quarter-final Lai faced tough challenge from Singaporean Evelyn Chan. But she had five strikes in a row and came back to beat Chan 238-209.

Lai's teammate and Masters Champion of Hong Kong International Open, Wendy Chai left three frames open in her quarter-final game but fortunately managed to beat local women favourite Cookie Lee 199-172 to reach the semifinals. Lai will face Cecilia Yap of the Philippines in the second Filipino-Malaysian semifinals clash tomorrow. Earlier, Yap defeated Shalin Zulkifli of Malaysia 209-192 in the quarter-final after ousting her compatriot Liza Clutario 220-179 in the first round.

-MTBC -

Wendy Beats Kin Ngoh To HK Title

Friday, 5 Dec 2003: National bowler Wendy Chai outplayed teammate Lai Kin Ngoh to bag the women's Masters title of the Hong Kong Open at the SCAA Bowling Centre. Another Malaysian bowler, Shalin Zulkifli, finished third to make it 1-2-3 finish for Malaysia in the women category.

However, the victory did not come easy for Wendy, who was forced to a sudden death thriller after Kin Ngoh took the first game 235-222. But Wendy, a two-time Singapore Open champion, came back strongly in the deciding game to beat Kin Ngoh 218-204. In the step-ladder finals, Liza del Rosario of the Philippines fell out of the reckoning when she posted a low score of 166 to Shalin's 194 and Kin Ngoh's 225. Shalin settled for third while Rosario finished fourth.

-The Star -

Kin Ngoh Wants a Break

Thursday, 18 Sept 2003: The World Bowling Championships on home ground have turned out to be a nightmare for Lai Kin Ngoh. And the Penangite has decided to take a break from bowling. Yesterday, in an about-turn, Kin Ngoh was omitted from the team-of-five competition. Youngster Sharon Chai, who was to sit out the event, was recalled to join Shalin Zulkilfi, Choy Poh Lai, Wendy Chai and Sarah Yap. The decision to drop the 27-year-old Kin Ngoh came about because the management felt the lanes now were not favouring the southpaws.

Even Finland's Mika Luoto, who won the men's singles gold medal, had found difficulty after the blistering start. Almost all the frontrunners for places in the both the men's and women's Masters Finals are right-handed bowlers. The Finals feature the top 16 players in the standings of the all-events. Kin Ngoh said she was not at all disappointed over not getting to compete in the fives' event. “The lanes have been tough on left-handed bowlers. I have the experience but it did not count. Sharon will be in a better position to strike a balance for the team,” she said.

Kin Ngoh, who suffered a knee injury prior to the championships, said she would seek treatment before making a comeback to competitive bowling. “Everything has not gone right for me for in this world meet. I picked up a knee injury ... then the lanes were tough on me,” she said. “For me, this is my worst-ever performance this year. “I will go for treatment for the injury and I hope to make a return for the Hong Kong leg of the Asian Tour in December. If I do well there, there is a chance for me to qualify for the Grand Slam Finals.” From her results in the singles, doubles and trios, Kin Ngoh was placed 100th in the overall standings.

Southpaw Alex Liew, who was also left out of the men's team for the fives' competition, said that he would make a decision by the end of the year on whether to remain or quit the national team.

-The Star -

15th WTBA World Tenpin Bowling Championship

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Famous Malaysians to take part in National Day parade

Saturday, 23 Aug 2003: Hollywood action star Datuk Michelle Yeoh will be part of I-Berhad’s contingent of famous Malaysians taking part in the annual National Day parade at Putrajaya on Aug 31. Her contingent mates who have made a mark globally for Malaysia include Mount Everest conqueror M. Magendran, singer and actress Angelica Lee Sin Jee, badminton ace Punch Gunalan, former Mr Asia and actor Malek Noor, Asian PGA Tour golfer and Taiwan Open champion Danny Chia, and bowling queens Lai Kin Ngoh and Shalin Zulkifli.

I-Berhad was invited by the Prime Minister’s Department to participate in the parade under the industrial sector to represent Malaysian success as a global player. “I-Berhad wants to celebrate Malaysia’s 46th National Day by bringing the message that we are proud to be a Malaysian company. We are doubly proud to be a Malaysian company that is successfully meeting the challenges of globalisation,” said its chairman Datuk Lim Kim Hong.

As part of its corporate citizenship campaign themed Global Malaysians build a Global Nation, I-Berhad aims to instil the spirit of striving for global success to all Malaysians. “Our campaign efforts are targeted at all Malaysians encouraging each person to be the best in their fields,” Lim added.

-The Star -

International Foundation Games Invitation Bowling Championships

	Standings after 12 match play games Players with position, country, 30-game total, average, won-lost record, bonus and grand total
	1. Steve Jaros, USA, 6630, 221,00, 9-3, 270, 6900 2. Liz Johnson, USA, 6519, 217,30, 7-5, 210, 6729 3. Andres Gomez, Colombia, 6552, 218,40, 5-7, 150, 6702 Top 3 advance to the stepladder finals.
	Missed Cut: 4. Craig Tuholski, USA, 6484, 216,13, 7-5, 210, 6694, $1,750 5. Shalin Zulkifli, Malaysia, 6436, 214,53, 6-3, 180, 6616, $1,500 6. Jeff Smith, USA, 6395, 213,17, 7-5, 210, 6605, $1,400 7. Kendra Gaines, USA, 6300, 210,00, 7-5, 210, 6510, $1,300 8. Lucy Sandelin, USA, 6264, 208,80, 6-6, 180, 6444, $1,200 9. Lai Kin Ngoh, Malaysia, 6248, 208,27, 6-6, 180, 6428, $1,100 10. Pete Dohan Jr. USA, 6306, 210,20, 4-8, 120, 6426, $1,000 11. Brad Snell, USA, 6206, 206,87, 5-7, 150, 6356, $900 12. Dino Castillo, USA, 6142, 204,73, 3-9, 90, 6232, $800

-Bowling Digital -

Shalin, Kin Ngoh Stay in Contention in Florida

28th July 2003, Monday: Bowlers Shalin Zulkifli and Lai Kin Ngoh kept Malaysia's flag flying high at the International Foundation Games Invitation Bowling Championships when they finished among the top 12 at the Kegel Bowling Centre in Lake Wales on Saturday. Only the top 12 out of the 48 bowlers will compete in the round-robin semi-finals over 12 games in the tournament that pits the world's best men and women amateur and professional bowlers. The top three will play in the step-ladder finals.

The 25-year-old Shalin continued her fine form when she knocked down 1,304 pins (218-257-233-192-222-182) in the final six games for an 18-game total of 3,875 to finish seventh. Kin Ngoh made the cut with her 10th spot after rolling down lines of 202-188-197-198-212-184. She accumulated 3,796 pins. Both Shalin and Kin Ngoh will have to improve on their performances in the semi-finals if they harbour hopes of finishing among the top three.

Only five women made the cut. Shalin and Kin Ngoh are the only Asians. The other three are Americans Liz Johnson, Kendra Gaines and Lucy Sandelin. Except for Sandelin, the other two are pro bowlers.

RESULTS (18-game rolloff): 1. Steve Jaros 4081, 2. Andres Gomez (Col) 3994, 3. Craig Tuholski 3935, 4. Liz Johnson 3923, 5. Pete Dohan 3919, 6. Jeff Smith 3876, 7. Shalin Zulkilfi (Mas) 3875, 8. Lucy Sandelin 3832, 9. Dino Castillo 3804, 10. Lai Kin Ngoh (Mas) 3796, 11. Kendra Gaines 3773, 12. Brad Snell 3767.

-The Star -

Kin Ngoh and Shalin on Fire to Keep The Men on Their Toes

27th July 2003, Sunday: Malaysia's Lai Kin Ngoh and Shalin Zulkifli kept the men pros on their toes with fiery performances on the second day of the International Foundation Games Invitation Bowling Championships at the Kegel Bowling Centre here in Lake Wales. Kin Ngoh was in sizzling form, knocking down super lines of 248-235-236-213-231-243 in the second block of another six games to leapfrog from 16th placing to fifth. The Penangite is now the top woman bowler in the 48 mixed field of the world's best amateur and professional men and women bowlers. The four bowlers ahead of Kin Ngoh are men. The 27-year-old Kin Ngoh, who has accumulated a total of 2,615 pins over 12 games, is trailing leader and American pro Steve Jaros by 79 pins.

Colombian Andre Gomez foiled a complete American domination of the top four places by finishing second with a total of 2,679 pins. Pete Dohan and Craig Tuholski are third and fourth with scores of 2,643 and 2,625 respectively. The 25-year-old Shalin, meanwhile, knocked down 268-220-232-214-213-178 to take seventh spot with a total score of 2,571 pin. She is just 37 pins behind another American pro Jeff Smith. Wendy Chai, who was Malaysia's top performer in the World Ranking Masters recently, remained unchanged at the 30th spot. She was inconsistent in the second block of six games, knocking down 225-212-182-183-266-196.

The second block of six games was played under the long oil pattern and the final of 18 games will be played under a mixed lanes condition - both short and long oil patterns.The top 12 bowlers will proceed to the next stage with the top three battling it out in the step-ladder finals.

-The Star -

International Foundation Games Invitation Bowling Championships

26th July 2003, Saturday: Shalin Zulkifli finished as the best Asian bowler after the first block of six games in the International Foundation Games Invitation Bowling Championships at the Kegel Bowling Centre here in Lake Wales. The 25-year-old Shalin, aiming to make amends for her disappointing outing in the World Ranking Masters recently, got off to a good start, knocking down lines of 216-222-232 in the first three games. She probably would have finished in the top five bracket, occupied almost entirely by professional bowlers, but for her low scores of 184-196-196 in the last three games played under the short oil pattern. She finished at 13th spot with a total score of 1,246 pinfalls.

Two other Malaysians, Lai Kin Ngoh and Wendy Chai, who were the last minute inclusions for the invitational tournament, finished 16th and 30th spot in the 48-member field. Kin Ngoh, recovered from a slow start to post lines of 173-189-227-227-191-202 for a total score of 1,209 pins. World Ranking Masters quarter-finalist Wendy's hopes of a decent start went bust with a poor 158 in the fifth game. She knocked down 187-222-180-204-158-211 for a total score of 1,162 pins.

-The Star -

Shalin Gets Another Crack for Honours After World Masters Flop

25th July 2003, Friday: Three-time Asian number one Shalin Zulkifli will be out to make a quick rebound in the International Foundation Games Invitation Bowling Championships at the Kegel Bowling Centre in Florida this weekend. The 25-year-old Shalin has been invited to participate in the US$35,000 tournament, which will see the best men and women bowlers in the world – both amateurs and professional – battling for honours. Shalin bowled below par in the World Ranking Masters, which ended on Wednesday at the same venue.

She finished joint 12th with teammate Lai Kin Ngoh after 24 games. Sarah Yap also failed to shine in the Masters, finishing 20th out of the 24 competitors.

Wendy Chai was Malaysia's best performer. She qualified for the quarter-finals in sixth place but was eliminated by Venezuela's Margalit Mizrachi.

Shalin, the only Malaysian invited for the meet, has vowed to give a better account of herself. “This tournament will be tougher because we will be bowling aside some renowned professionals.

-The Star -

Shalin and Wendy on Track to Enter Quarter-Finals

23rd July 2003, Wednesday: Top Malaysian women bowler Shalin Zulkifli is on track to win a place in the quarter-finals of the World Ranking Masters. After 18 games at the Kegel Training Centre, Florida on Monday, Shalin has moved into fifth spot. The Asian number one ranked bowler had a total of 3,635 and it moved her two rungs up from her position after the second block of six games. Busan Asian Games doubles gold medallist Wendy Chai is also in contention for a place in the quarter-finals. She is in 11th place with a total of 3,587. With six more games to roll, Wendy trails eighth-placed Singaporean Jennifer Tan, who is the defending champions, by 31 pins.

It will be harder for the other two Malaysians, Sarah Yap and Lai Kin Ngoh, to advance. Sarah, who was the highest-placed Malaysian in sixth place after the first block of six games, slipped to 21st spot after managing only 1,071 and 1,119 in the next two blocks for a total of 3,408. Kin Ngoh is in 19th place with a score of 3,459. Dane Britt Broendsted leads the women's standing with a total 3,827.

-The Star -

Kin Ngoh's Birthday Wishes

	1st July 2003, Tuesday: Bowler Lai Kin Ngoh celebrated her 27th birthday yesterday. And she hopes to be granted her three wishes in tournaments this year. Kin Ngoh will be out to redeem herself in her second appearance in the World Ranking Masters in Florida from July 19-24 and in the World Championships on home ground from Sept 9-20. She also harbours high hopes of winning her first-ever Asian Tour title this year after coming close on many occasions since the championships' inception in 1998. “I did not make the second round (top eight) in my first outing in the World Ranking Masters in Denmark last year.
I hope I can adapt to the lane conditions this time and finish among the top three,” said the southpaw. Besides Kin Ngoh, Malaysia will be represented by Shalin Zulkilfi, Sarah Yap and Wendy Chai in the Masters event. Ben Heng is the sole Malaysian competitor. Kin Ngoh and Ben are last-minute inclusions for the tournament following the withdrawal of three Koreans. The tournament features the top eight bowlers from the Asian, American and European zones. In her debut in the 1999 World Championships in Abu Dhabi, Kin Ngoh finished without a medal.
“This time, I hope to be in contention for medals in all six events (singles, doubles, trios, all-events, team and Masters),” she said. Kin Ngoh also hopes to stamp her mark as a bowler to be reckoned with on the world level stage.
In Asian competitions, Kin Ngoh bagged two gold medals in the 1996 Asian Championships in South Korea. She was the runner-up in the Brunswick Asian Champion of Champions in 1997; won the silver in the Masters of the Asian Games last year and several gold medals in the SEA Games. But an Asian Tour title has eluded her thus far. “I hope to win one of the legs this year. I have finished as the runner-up and qualified for the semi-finals many times since 1998 but I have never been lucky to win it,” said Kin Ngoh, who was the runner-up in last season's Hong Kong leg and Grand Slam Finals. “I hope this year will be a better one for me,” said Kin Ngoh. She was not able to celebrate her birthday together with twin sister Kin Har. But there was a do for Kin Ngoh, who has served the country for eight years.

-The Star -

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