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All-out war on illegal adverts

THE Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) will be more aggressive in its battle against illegal advertisements that have marred the city’s appearance in the past years.

New diplomatic precinct launched in Putrajaya

THE launch of the latest Diplomatic Precinct development in Precinct 4, Putrajaya, identified as Plot 4GDE, provides an alternative to the Diplomatic Precinct in Precinct 15.

Couple quit jobs and go on bicycle trip across Australia

WHILE some of us dream of taking a break from work to travel or pursue projects of interest, not many would actually have the determination to turn that dream into reality.

Authorities move to clear Batu Ferringhi of illegal activities

ENFORCEMENT authorities have begun efforts to rid Batu Ferringhi in Penang of all kinds of unlicensed activities.

E-bunting to go on trial at Gurney Drive

PLANS are underway to replace the bunting on street lamps with LCD screens known as e-bunting.

Star rating for public loos

FIFTY-TWO public toilets in Penang island will be accorded star rating of one to five by the Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) based on their condition and cleanliness.

Show proof enforcement team mistreated hawkers, Mayor tells Opposition

THE Miri City Council (MCC) Mayor Lawrence Lai blasted the Opposition parties for continuing to politicise the alleged “inhumane’’ treatment of illegal hawkers in the city.

Over 5,000 vie for ‘King of the River’ challenge

THE Sarawak River that meanders through the city centre fronting the waterfront turns into a racing circuit as about 5,800 paddlers vie to be the king of the river at the annual Sarawak Regatta.

Polluted rivers depriving livelihood of riverine residents in Baram

AT ONE time the lagoons and river tributaries in the Baram hinterland were full of fishes that longhouse folk need to spend only a few hours fishing. They can catch enough not only for the day’s meal but some extras to sell for additional income.

METRO: SOUTH & EAST »

Updated : 31 July, 2010

21 students from Cardiff University go on a research study to Kinabatangan

KINABATANGAN: Sabah Wildlife Department’s field centre at the lower Kinabatangan flood plains is shaping up to become a major international centre for field research and learning.

JPJ to conduct random checks in at least 39 bus terminals nationwide

TEMERLOH: At least 39 bus terminals nationwide will be targeted by the authorities in joint-operations during the coming festive season, Road Transport Department (JPJ) deputy director-general Salim Parlan said.

Johor to double up efforts to attract more tourists from Indochina

JOHOR BARU: The Johor tourism department has doubled up its effort to attract more tourists from Indochina as some 280,000 tourists who came to Malaysia last year bypassed Johor during their visits.

SUNDAY METRO »

Updated : 25 July, 2010

All in the family ‘outing’

For urban folks, shopping malls have become places where they can indulge in the pursuit of outdoor sports indoors.

Eating under the trees

The motley collection of food stalls at Lengkok Burmah may not be much to look at but there’s good food to be had there.

Power of the lemon

When life gives you lemons, use them for cooking, cleaning, as a bleach and for just about anything else.

PEOPLE'S VOICE »

Updated : 30 July, 2010

Disabled community joins carnival

THE ‘Karnival Brickfields Bersama OKU Sempena Bulan Kemerdekaan 2010’ promises to be a fun-filled family affair featuring booths by the OKU (disabled) community and the army, a forum with the police and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and appearances by local artistes.

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