METRO: NORTH
Saturday, March 13, 2010Nurturing curious minds
LOCATED in the midst of a vast padi field overlooking Gunung Keriang, the National Science Centre (NSC) Northern Region branch will provide a unique learning environment for children interested in science and astronomy.
Structures not a yardstick for success
PAKATAN Rakyat’s ability to administer states should not be judged by the physical structures that it puts up, PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said.
Call for tighter checks on foreigners
PAYA Terubong Barisan Nasional coordinator Koh Wan Leong has urged the authorities to keep tighter reins on foreign nationals working in the country.
Truck driver escapes explosions
A PRIME mover and container of frozen prawns it was transporting from Kuala Kurau, Perak, to the North Butterworth Container Terminal in Penang caught fire about 500m from the Sebe- rang Jaya roundabout in Butter- worth.
RM25,000 per head
EXCESSIVE piling works for the second Penang bridge are causing inshore fishermen to suffer daily losses in income.
Heritage guardians on the prowl
THE newly formed Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) heritage enforcement task force hit the streets recently to check on renovations and repairs being made to buildings in the Unesco World Heritage Site.
Kudos to women
OUTSTANDING women who had brought glory to Penang will be honoured by the state government at an International Women’s Day 100 Years Celebration fund-raising dinner at the E&O Hotel on March 27.
Restaurant revival
THE old world charm of the FMS Bar and Restaurant in Ipoh will be retained when it reopens for business after a facelift.
Ritual to ward off gossipmongers
HOUSEWIFE Hoo Lian Ying used to have a problem with people gossiping about her until she followed the advice of some elderly friends and prayed to the White Tiger deity.
Drama filmed in Penang
THE scorching weather did not deter film production crew from filming scenes for a Chinese drama series at Poh Hock Seah Temple on Armenian Street in Penang.
Event with a twist
THE Lions Club of George Town Perdana, Region 1 Leo Clubs, Penang Sports Council and St Nicholas Home are jointly organising the Walk for Sight 2010 on April 11.
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