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Kajang stadium to go

THE demolition of the Kajang Stadium will be a big loss to the people of Kajang, veteran Selangor and former international footballer K. Gunalan said.

Artist records life’s journey with brushes and coloured ink

SOME people jot down their musings with pen and paper, some freeze the precious moments with cameras while some, like artist Hong Poh Gaik, record their life journey with paint brushes and coloured ink.

Celebrity Fitness to continue providing facilities to Ice Hockey Federation

CELEBRITY Fitness will continue to be the Malaysian Ice Hockey Federation’s (MIHF) partner and provide their facilities to the national ice hockey team.

METRO: NORTH »

Updated : 1 September, 2010

Day of joy and pride

THE Merdeka spirit was alive and kicking yesterday as thousands of Penangites and tourists gathered along Light Street to watch the state’s 53rd National Day parade.

Youths dominate freedom revelry

IN a show of patriotism, about 1,500 youths gathered at Penang Times Square on Monday for a Merdeka countdown organised by youths themselves.

Expensive passion for cars

F ORMER businessman Endu Ong bought a Volkswagen 1971 model for RM2,000 but spent a whopping RM130,000 changing its parts and adding accessories to give it a new look.

METRO: SARAWAK »

Updated : 2 September, 2010

Firms ignoring ex-cops

THE Sarawak branch of the Malaysian Ex-Policemen’s Association took a swipe at corporations which are reluctant to help former policemen who have made sacrifices for the nation.

Sibu to have 15 kite flyers at festival in Bintulu

FIFTEEN kite flyers from Sibu will take part in the Bintulu Kite Festival from Sept 25 to 26 this year.

Competition Act to check monopoly and cartel actions by firms

THE Competition Act 2010 which will come into force on January 1 next year is intended to prevent large companies from engaging in monopolistic and cartel activities.

METRO: SOUTH & EAST »

Updated : 3 September, 2010

Bike theft cases on the rise

KUALA TERENGGANU: Cases of motorcycle thefts here have soared during the Ramadan month, prompting the police to issue a precautionary message to owners in ensuring the safety of their machines.

Kemaman has potential to be prime shopping spot

KEMAMAN: Kemaman has the potential to be developed into a prime shopping destination in Terengganu, said Tourism Malaysia’s state deputy director Zaini Sulaiman.

Legendary Air Supply to perform at Sukpa stadium

KUANTAN: Legendary pop duo Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply will be performing at the Sukpa Indoor Stadium here on Nov 18.

SUNDAY METRO »

Updated : 29 August, 2010

Food with an ambience

While a restaurant’s cuisine is very important, the decoration, too, plays a huge role in setting the mood to keep the customers coming back. Authentic surroundings: Safinah Yaakob (pic) converted an old colonial house to fit the theme of her Malay tea house.

Best of two worlds

Sabah lass Daphne Iking shares some spots to visit and food to try in Kota Kinabalu and also in Tambunan, which she considers her true kampung.

Eating guide to look good

Knowing that make-up can only go so far, those in the business of looking beautiful reveal that they are particularly mindful of what and how they eat.

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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METRO: CENTRAL »