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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Continuous rain gives Klang folk the blues

THE incessant rain over the past few days has damaged certain parts of the road along the Klang end of the Federal Highway. And this has resulted in massive traffic jams along busy stretches in the royal town, especially during peak hours.

Bukit Gasing residents wins court appeal against City Hall over hillside development

BUKIT Gasing residents triumphed 2-1 in a court appeal against the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).

Road connecting USJ1 and USJ8 completed before deadline

AFTER a long wait of 22 months, the road linking USJ 1 and USJ 8 is finally ready.

Pilot-to-be excited about future challenges

Chill Out in KL by JADE CHAN

Landslide victims seek compensation

THE residents affected by the Bukit Antarabangsa landslide last December are looking at avenues for compensation from all the relevant stakeholders, including the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ).

DBKL to launch online submission for building permits

THE Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is planning to launch online submission for building permits in January.

No end to 20-year flood woes

FOR MORE than two decades, residents living along Jalan 30 and Jalan 43 in Kampung Selayang Baru, Selayang, have had to deal with floods. Until today, their suffering has not stopped.

Off to a flying start by blogging

THE online media poses many possibilities, from rising to stardom or applying for a dream job with just a click.

The Big Bad Book Sale is making a comeback next week

BOOK lovers have rarely had it so good. The Marshall Cavendish warehouse sale ended just last weekend, while memories are still strong – and wallets still reeling – from the Pearson-Penguin warehouse sale last month.

Nasal strips for easy breathing

PARTICIPANTS for the Penang Starwalk 2009 will be able to try the Breathe Right Nasal Strips which will be given out in their goodie bags.

Mum, you’re the best!

Blogged Out with NICOLE TAN

Astro Boy makes special appearance at movie premiere

In conjunction with the release of the animated movie Astro Boy in cinemas nationwide on Nov 19, GSC offered free premiere movie passes to The Star readers.

Sing-along, virtual game and concert in Jln Bukit Bintang

Many people may have noticed a starnge sight around Kuala Lumpur in recent days.

Students come up with Giving Is Very Easy project

HOSPITALITY and Tourism students from a local college in Subang Jaya find that there’s much the community can still give towards environmental conservation.

CD of retro hits

GREAT music, great food and big hearts are all in SouLed Out’s menu. In conjunction with its 13th anniversary, the diner is offering 13 years of best retro hits in a Limited Edition CD Compilation - exclusively available for patrons and friends in the name of charity from now till January.

Japanese experience draws the crowd

MORE than 3,500 people thronged the 37th Japan Charity Fiesta and Bazaar that was held at Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur recently.

A Volkwagen beauty each for lucky bank customers

THE four lucky winners of the CIMB Bank and CIMB Islamic Dream.Deposit.Drive. Back Again Campaign received their keys to a Volkswagen each at a prize-giving ceremony held at Menara SBB recently.

Buffet with the 1Malaysia spirit

MALAYSIANS just love their food, and food is a way of unifying the country’s multiracial population.

Places to eat

Added fun to movie premiere

FANS of Hong Kong writer Ma Wing-Sheng’s comic series Fung Wan (The Storm Riders) are eagerly expecting for the premiere of the long awaited sequel to The Storm Riders film, The Storm Warriors next month.

Obesity and low fitness level becoming prevalent in Malaysian society

IN RESPONSE to concerns that obesity and low fitness level are becoming prevalent in Malaysian society,

Firm marks anniversary with walk

IN conjunction with Nutrilite’s 75th anniversary, Amway Malaysia which distributes the brand’s wide range of health food supplements, held a Nutrilite Walk and Health Carnival recently.

Art to green the world

GOING green does not stop with the 3Rs of recycling, reusing and reducing; it also involves continuous education on how to prevent virgin forests and rivers from being destroyed.

New products for beautiful skin

THE key to beautiful skin lies in a good product with ingredients that are good for the user.

Gifts for kids in welfare homes

MORE than 300 needy children have had their wishes granted through the Grant A Wish On Children’s Day 2009 campaign organised by Rainbow of Life Forces (ROLF).

Vermicomposting saves 38 tonnes of wet waste from being disposed of at landfill monthly

A HOTEL in Kuala Lumpur has adopted a vermicomposting system to play a more significant and effective role in the management of solid waste disposal.

Cleaning up the river

WITH the belief that small effort, commitment and teamwork will go a long way towards creating a cleaner and healthier living environment, 20 employees of K-One Technology Berhad and their families got together to clean-up Sungai Tua in Ulu Yam recently.

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