METRO: CENTRAL »
Updated : 20 November, 2009
Danger not over, any action may trigger another landslide
The wet season is wreaking havoc and a number of landslides have occurred in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, leaving affected residents angry and afraid. (Above) The scene of a landslip at Sungai Kayu Ara near Taman Kayu Ara Indah in Petaling Jaya Thursday after a downpour. – By Ricky Lai /The Star
Public display period for LRT lines proposal coming to a close
THE three-month public display period for the proposed Kelana Jaya and Ampang LRT lines is coming to an end, and Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana) wants the public to come forward with their views.
Orchids take centrestage at Botanical Garden in Putrajaya
ORCHIDS of various colours and species were the centre of attraction at the three-day Botanical Discovery programme held at the Botanical Garden in Precinct 1, Putrajaya.
METRO: NORTH »
Updated : 20 November, 2009
Many faces of Xinjiang
THE Xinjiang Song and Dance Ensemble’s charity performance in Penang raised over RM90,000 for the National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM) Penang Branch while giving locals a rare glimpse into their unique culture.
Bright and caring
PETITE Chia Xin Yi stands out among the Penang top scorers in the UPSR results with her compassion for needy elderly folk.
Blindness not a hurdle for Faizal
UNPERTURBED over his disability, partially blind student, Muhammad Faizal Ahmad Fadzil was determined to make his parents proud by excelling in the UPSR.
RM5mil bunds to curb floods
BUNDS are being built as temporary measures to alleviate floods in the Beriah Valley, notably in hard-hit areas like Kerian, Bagan Serai, Alor Pongsu and Parit Buntar.
A pool for Kedah’s top school
THE Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Sultan Abdul Hamid College (SAHC) has proposed that a 50m swimming pool with an adjoining diving pool be built in the college compound.
Out to tap India
PENANG is looking to explore untapped markets in India with Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng planning a visit to the country in January.
Yilin bags eight golds
ELYNN Tan Yilin, a student of SJK (C) Kwang Hwa, Sungei Nibong, Penang, was the centre of attraction at the two-day Kedah Open Swimming Championships held at the Aquatic Centre in Gunung Keriang on Saturday.
Freshness guaranteed
THERE are three good reasons why Sakae Sushi outlets have rapidly mushroomed in recent years — the chain’s name (which means “growth” in Japanese); the quality and variety of its food; and the excellent service.
Free flights
MORE flight tickets are up for grabs at the Penang Starwalk 2009 with AirAsia sponsoring two return tickets from Penang to Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu.
METRO: SOUTH & EAST »
Updated : 20 November, 2009
Heritage Dept to display 1,400 year old skeletons
MALACCA: The National Heritage Department will put on public display four human skeletons believed to be between 1,400 and 1,450 years old.
Johor gave RM1.5m in grants to Indian NGOs
JOHOR BARU: Indian-based NGOs in Johor have received more than RM1.5mil in grants from the state government this year.
Graduate with three masters degrees turns to livestock breeding
BENTONG: When this writer arrived at Azizuzanadi Zainuddin’s house in Kampung Hayat, Simpang Pelangai, about 46km from Bentong, he was busy with chores at the goat pen.
SUNDAY METRO »
Updated : 15 November, 2009
Fine for food and free gigs
What do establishments like Groove Junction, Lepaq Cafe and Homegrown Space have in common? Other than fine food, they offer budding artistes a platform to be seen and heard.
Red hot choices
One of the largest hawker centres on Penang Island has so much to offer, you are guaranteed to have your fill.
Ducky joint
The food is Yummy-and it’s not all Duck.
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