Monkeys as part of the family?

PEOPLE often keep pets for various reasons, some appreciate the company, others due to its therapeutic effect.

Training locals for the lucrative hairstyling trade

MALAYSIANS are being trained to take over from foreigners working in hair salons and barber shops around the country.

Enterprising trio with big plans

THREE youths who have almost completed the hairstyling course under the Human Resources Ministry feel that they have been given a great opportunity to make good in life.

Developer proposes public transportation hub in Kota Damansara to address traffic woes

PETALING JAYA may soon have its own public transportation hub like KL Sentral if all goes well.

MBPJ lacks funds to maintain flats

THE Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has raised the white flag when it comes to maintaining the Public Housing Project (PPR) flats under its jurisdiction.

No stopping Sheikh Muszaphar

THINGS have not slowed down for Malaysian angkasawan Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor since his trip to the space in October 2007.

MPSJ doing its part in creating awareness on dengue prevention

AEDES mosquito eggs can lie dormant in dry areas up to six months. The eggs only need a small amount of clean water for it to hatch and become larvae, said Subang Jaya Municipal Council health officer Dr Roslan Mohamed Hussin.

Council to increase inspection of hillslope development during rainy season

THERE are no development projects planned near the hillslope at Km13 Jalan Ipoh Selayang which suffered a landslide on early Tuesday morning.

Liu: Renewal does not mean tearing down buildings and rebuilding

The Selangor government will organise a conference for government agencies, researchers, professionals and stakeholders to discuss urban renewal activities, with the focus on redeveloping Petaling Jaya, Klang and Kajang.

Remedial measures taken, says Syabas

SYARIKAT Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) and Puncak Niaga have taken remedial measures to repair the broken pipes that caused a torrent of water and mud to rush into more than 50 houses in Taman Cheras Permai, 11th mile Cheras, on Oct 29, they said in a press statement.

Rotary Club award for blind IT instructor

BEING blind did not deter 30-year-old Fadzlin Hiezrie Abd Rahman from learning a skill he enjoys dabbling in — information technology.

Charity and fun carnival in Kota Damansara on Sunday

DO your bit for charity and have fun at the same time at the Lions Charity & Fun Carnival 2009 from 9am-6pm at Padang Kota, Kota Damansara tomorrow.

Going 21.38km on just 1 litre of fuel

THE first winner in Selangor in Shell Malaysia’s “1 Litre Challenge” campaign is 27-year-old Ho Chee Ming who clocked in 21.38km using only one litre of Shell FuelSave Unleaded petrol.

Dance contest to be part of Monsoon Cup activities

THE Monsoon Cup organisers are holding a dance competition — 1Malaysia 1Budaya — to create awareness and promote the various traditional dances of multi-ethnic Malaysia.

Animals come a-calling at school

OVER 200 students at the Australian International School Malaysia (ASIM) in Seri Kembangan had a pleasant surprise when some friendly animals from the Sunway Lost World of Tambun (SLWT) visited them recently.

Volunteer club formed to help community

A TOTAL of 60 employees of SP Setia Bhd signed up for voluntary services through it newly-launched Setia Foundation Volunteers Club.

Courtesy call by new Thai envoy

The new Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia Thana Duangratana, 57, paid a courtesy call on Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Lee Chee Leong on Wednesday at Wisma Putra in Kuala Lumpur.

Singer treats special kids

TWENTY residents of the Taman Megah Handicapped and Disabled Children’s Home in Petaling Jaya enjoyed a performance by One In A Million (Season 3) winner Tomok recently.

Treat in store for art lovers

THE rainbow spectrum of Malaysian art will be in full bloom at the Art Expo Malaysia 09 (AEM) in Kuala Lumpur.

Annual church carnival attracts 11,000 visitors

IT WAS a fun-filled Saturday for about 11,000 people who converged at the Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Resort, Kuala Lumpur, for the Calvary Carnival ’09 held recently.

Fine dining: Hooked on Canadian cod

This month, Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant at One World Hotel Petaling Jaya will feature Canadian cod fish prepared in various cooking styles.

Your very own yogurt creation at Tutti Frutti

FANCY getting behind the counters of a frozen yogurt bar, choosing your own flavours and then finishing it off with the selection of toppings?

Second leg of Top Ten show nets RM3.3mil for education

THE Top Ten Charity Campaign (Top Ten), part of Carlsberg Malaysia’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) community project in collaboration with Nanyang Siang Pau and China Press started its second leg of 2009 charity road shows recently.

Uplifting 20th year bash for CNI Holdings

CNI Malaysia, a multi-level marketing (MLM) company, celebrated its 20th anniversary-cum-Juara Celebration at the Arena of Stars, Genting – City of Entertainment recently with 5,000 of its members.

A pleasant surprise

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The perfect mix for excellence

THE Horeca School of Excellence (HSE) kicked off the second term of the year recently with another four-week long training programme designed for employees of local food and beverage (F&B) outlets.

Rising stars vie for award

THE annual Martell Rising Personalities Awards is back once again to recognise up-and-coming individuals who rise above the competition and have great potential to reach greater heights.

Ad agency does its bit for stroke survivors

A European politician remarked that “the taste of victory is the burden of responsibility.”

RM10,000 for campaign

THE “Passionately You” campaign received over RM10,000 from the CEO of Time Engineering Bhd (a GLC company focused on the ICT sector) Steven Lim recently.

Campaign ends in style

WATSONS Personal Care Stores Sdn Bhd marked the conclusion of another successful chapter of its signature Great Brands, Great Value (GBGV) campaign in grand style recently by hosting an exciting one-day Health, Beauty and Fitness workshop at the Sunway Convention Centre in Petaling Jaya.

Resort stay for winners

PARTICIPANTS of the Penang Starwalk 2009 can look forward to a relaxing stay at the Swiss Garden Golf Resort & Spa Damai Laut.

Calling young football talents for reality programme

YOUNG aspiring footballers now have a chance to take part in a new reality programme in search of football talents.

Festive cheer for special kids

THE management and staff of Kota Permai Golf and Country Club visited Persatuan Kanak-Kanak Cacat in Klang recently to bring some festive cheer to the home’s residents in conjunction with Deepavali.

It’s a hattrick of awards for Foo

SWIMMER Foo Jian Beng has reason to be excited.

Woodroof wins race but Ang bags title

DESPITE not performing in the final round of the MAM-RP Yamaha SL Cup 2009, Gilbert Ang, 13, of Pacific Racing Team, took to the podium as the title winner.

Bound for Barcelona

THE examinations are over and tennis junior S. Theiviya will be heading to Spain for a one-month training stint.

Klang Valley events

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