METRO: CENTRAL »
Updated : 13 March, 2010
Flying high over Putrajaya
DURING the opening moments of Star Wars, no one made more of an impression than Darth Vader, who went on to become one of the most well-known and popular screen villains of all times.
Kollywood star gets behind the wheel after six-year break
NO matter how many times fate took Kollywood star Ajith Kumar away from the race tracks, somehow he always found his way back.
Strokees show their creative side
THE National Stroke Association of Malaysia (Nasam) — the first non-profit organisation in South-East Asia concerned solely with stroke rehabilitation — has opened the Nasam Gallery in its Petaling Jaya branch.
METRO: NORTH »
Updated : 12 March, 2010
Nine reasons to cheer
Life has not been a bed of roses but Ashley Leow, one of SMK (P) St George’s top scorers in the SPM, has always kept her spirits high. Leow, who scored 9A+s, said her family was not well-off.
Don’t aim only for premier universities, youths told
STPM students should be realistic when applying to enrol into local universities, said MCA Youth education bureau deputy head Lew Yoon Lun.
Airline increases Penang-Guangzhou flights
CHINA Southern Airlines is increasing its number of flights for the Penang-Guangzhou route and vice versa from four per week to daily flights, effective April 1.
METRO: SARAWAK »
Updated : 13 March, 2010
Sarawak to apply for World Heritage City status for capital city
THE Sarawak government will apply for the United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) World Heritage City status for Kuching soon.
Tangy taste of success
MENTION Bintangor in Sibu, Sarawak, and a sweet and juicy fruit comes to mind. This small town is synonymous with sweet oranges just as durians are to Durin or pineapples to Sarikei.
Aiming to be the king of hoteliers
THE Kingwood Group has undergone tremendous growth in the last 20 years.
METRO: SOUTH & EAST »
Updated : 13 March, 2010
Raptor watch returns
TANJUNG TUAN: Bird lovers are in for a treat during Malaysian Nature Society’s (MNS) Raptor Watch at Tanjung Tuan this weekend with the spotting of a large number of migratory birds this season.
Deities taken on tour of JB
JOHOR BARU: The annual Chingay procession this year was a big success, attracting a huge crowd of 200,000 people along its 8km route through the city.
Big launch for megastore
JOHOR BARU: Akademi Fantasia III finalist Marsha Londoh and Malaysia-born Singapore singer Apple Hong captivated shoppers at Giant Tampoi Hypermarket with special performances.
SUNDAY METRO »
Updated : 14 March, 2010
Magic on the silver screen
Movie-going has become part of the lifestyle of the young and old, thanks to the big screen, state-of-the-art sound system and special effects. But there are those who love nothing better than going back in time for their favourite screenings.
Easy DIY beauty remedies
FOR those who prefer to keep their beauty routines simple and inexpensive, the remedy may just be in their own kitchen. For example, it is not difficult to make your own facial masks at home.
Food from the garden
To be truly productive, grow your own food.
