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Monday, May 13, 2013

Day-care centre Tasputra Perkim in a bind

A RENOWNED day-care training centre for children with special needs that has been operating for 26 years in Kuala Lumpur, must now find a new home if it wants to continue its noble work.

Government urged to continue helping welfare NGOs

SEVERAL non-governmental organisation (NGO) representatives have voiced their views that the Government must continue to help welfare organisations and non-governmental institutions that run homes for the underprivileged.

Aid for eight primary schools in Puchong

Former deputy foreign affairs minister A. Kohilan Pillay presented RM5,000 each to eight primary schools in Puchong recently.

Shah Alam in need of futsal stadium to host big tournaments, says mayor

IF ALL goes well, a futsal stadium will be built in Shah Alam soon, said mayor Datuk Mohd Jaafar Mohd Atan.

Assemblyman opening service centre to address problems in Batang Kali

BATANG Kali assemblyman Mat Nadzari Ahmad Dahlan is startting to sort out problems faced by the people in the constituency.

Tan to set up association for residents

NEWLY-elected Wangsa Maju MP Datuk Dr Tan Kee Kwong wants to set up a Wangsa Maju Welfare Association to help residents in need.

MPSJ takes action on illegal outlets

FOLLOWING tip-offs from the public, the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) recently raided several unlicensed cybercafes and massage centres in Puchong and USJ, Subang Jaya.

A sight to behold

The Dutch offer a merry mix of celebration and learning.

A colourful story of perseverance

LIFE does not always go as planned and no one knows this better than Datuk Danny Ooi, as his life has been anything but predictable.

Fundraiser in support of leukaemia patients

MAKE your way to the inaugural International Cultural Festival 2013, themed “One World, One Vision”, on June 9 at Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, Petaling Jaya to support a fundraiser for leukaemia patients and youth development in Malaysia.

Musical does foundation proud at arts awards

Though relatively a newcomer to the arts and culture scene, Yayasan Sime Darby’s efforts to sponsor up-and-coming Malaysian artistes and their productions has paid off.

Flying 41,000km in 50 days

MALAYSIA’S latest tourism attraction comes in the form of a young Malaysian who is attempting to break several records for being the youngest pilot to travel solo around the world in a single-engine Cessna 210 Silver Eagle aircraft.

A taste of pure luxury

THAILAND needs no introduction to the world, especially to avid travellers.

Celebrities join the media and bloggers in Mother’s Day cooking competition

Maggi celebrates Mother’s Day in a unique way, when they invited celebrities Awal Ashaari, Belinda Chee, Peter Davis and Sazzy Falak to “Pot of Love” held in Petaling Jaya.

Putrajaya Marriott scores a hat-trick

FAVOURITES Putrajaya Marriott Hotel and Spa extended their impressive run in the fifth inter-hotel futsal 100Plus trophy at Sports Planet in Ampang recently.

Barca to hold training camp for Malaysian kids

SPANISH football giants FC Barcelona are sharing their proven training principles, adopted by the La Masia Academy, with Malaysian youngsters.

Metro Watch

e Kuala Lumpur-bound lane on Jalan Cheras from Taman Mutiara Barat to Taman Billion is closed until 5am tomorrow, while the Kuala Lumpur-bound lane from Taman Billion to Taman Midah will be closed from Wednesday to Saturday, from 10pm to 5am.