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Friday, May 24, 2013

Disappointment in the air: About 100 members of the Penang Airport Limousine and Taxi Drivers Association staging a protest to vent their frustration over the surge of taxi sapu, or illegal taxis picking up passengers at the Penang International Airport.

Driving them mad!

SOME 100 members from the Penang Airport Limousine and Taxi Drivers Association vented their frustration over the alleged surge of pirated taxis at the Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Floats ready for holy day

NINE ‘serpents’ will be coiling themselves around the Malay-sian Buddhist Association (MBA)’s float today at the annual Wesak Day procession.

Everlasting love for the profession

FOR former Penang Education Department director Datuk Ibrahim Mohamad, receiving the Penang Tokoh Guru 2013 award has further encouraged him to continue with his education consultancy work in the ASEAN region.

Loan scheme a great help to young entrepreneurs

A BUSINESSMAN is now able to expand his online business, thanks to a RM15,000 loan he obtained from the 1MCA Micro Credit Loan Scheme.

Crime rate spikes in city

CRIME rate in the northeast district of the state has increased by 8.9% from January to May this year compared to the same period last year.

Siblings continue ancestral tradition

UPHOLDING an ancestral tradition handed down by their late father, brothers T. Lingesvaran and T. Thinagaran as well as their cousin, S. Sathasivam, pulled a unique chariot kavadi bearing the statues of Hindu and Chinese deities.

Goodies await at finish line

PARTICIPANTS in the 10th Ipoh International Starwalk can look forward to healthy snacks and drinks when they cross the finish line.

Get permits for Ramadan stalls

MUSLIMS interested to set up stalls at the respective Pasar Ramadan during the fasting month can apply for their temporary stall licences from now until June 9. The Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) in a statement, said that the application forms can be obtained at the MPPP Licensing Division, MPPP complex in Beach Street, the MPPP office at Balik Pulau market complex and the MPPP information counter at Level 3 in Komtar.

Nurses lend a helping hand

IN conjunction with International Nurses Day which is celebrated worldwide on May 12 each year, the Malaysian Nurses Association Penang branch “adopted” a 12-year-old needy boy.

Police to pick up suspects in alleged assault at candlelight vigil

GEORGE TOWN: Police have identified the men who allegedly roughed up two journalists on duty during a candlelight vigil at the Esplanade on Wednesday.

Girl with gift of the gab rules

WE are often obsessed with exercising to obtain a perfect body, but have we ever thought of training our creativity?

It must be good at Matsu!

BATU Ferringhi’s sole Japanese restaurant, Matsu, has almost doubled its array of traditional and authentic delicacies with the introduction of a brand new menu recently.

De Happy way to one’s heart

DE HAPPY Restaurant’s endless varieties of delectable delicacies set the stage for joyful feasting any time of day.

Immigration op nets 42 illegal foreigners at ferry terminal

BUTTERWORTH: Forty-two foreigners were rounded up by the Penang Immigration Department for various offences in a 6P operation at the ferry terminal in George Town.

IJM employees have fun on Family Day

IT was a fun-filled Sunday morning for IJM Corporation Berhad staff and their families during the IJM Friendship Games and Family Day at SK Residensi field in Jalan Residensi.

An effective way to test for pork

A RESEARCH team from Universiti Sains Malaysia’s (USM) Advanced Medical and Dental Institute has come up with a more cost effective way of detecting the presence of porcine DNA.

Understanding media

PUBLIC relations practitioners dea-ling with the media must build and maintain relationships of mutual respect and trust, said Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) chief executive officer Datuk Chamil Wariya.

Learn about what goes on behind the scenes

THE Enfiniti Academy Of Musical Theatre and Entertainment Arts (Enact) is presenting two educational workshops this coming school holidays.

Gruelling 25-hour cook-off for two

RELATIONSHIPS are meant to last, that’s why Ikea kitchens are guaranteed for 25 years to allow you to create lasting moments at home. If you have a special relationship that stands up to the test of time, team up with that special someone and join the Ikea 25-Hour Cook-off to prove that your relationship is made to last.

Creatively catching cephalapods

Those who fancy all things squid-like will be happy to know that squid jigging season is back off the east coast

Chance to ‘build’ your story Lego organises first-ever Asian building competition

PEOPLE of all ages, cultures and nationalities have one thing in common — they all have stories to tell.

Lighting of 2,557 candles heralds start of Wesak joy

GEORGE TOWN: Hundreds of devotees participated in or witnessed the lighting of 2,557 candles here on the eve of Wesak Day.

Kedah to review housing policy

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah Government will review the housing policy made by the previous administration including the housing quota and land swapping status.

Kuin rector throws in the towel

BALING: Kolej Universiti Insaniah (Kuin) rector Prof Datuk Dr Jamil Osman (pic) who was embroiled in the management crisis has called it quits.

Warming up to the challenge

SOME 40 Year Four, Five and Six pupils, including 12 girls, eagerly took part in a basketball coaching clinic in SJK (C) Min Terk, Sungai Petani in Kedah under the watchful eyes of freelance coach, Tan Chee Wan.

Just a point for Kedah Malays

KEDAH Malays football team drew 3-3 with Tumpat FA in a second round FAM Cup soccer league match played at the mini stadium in Jitra, Kedah, recently.

MPPP acts on illegal hill cutting in Bkt Gambier

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) has launched an investigation into the alleged illegal hill clearing in Bukit Gambier.

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Final push in preparations

THE Buddha statue from the Malaysian Buddhist Association (MBA) was brought out from the association premises in Burma Road, George Town, by some 30 volunteers and placed on the main float that will lead the Wesak Day procession tomorrow.

Getting ready for UPSR

CALEB Augustine, 12, is looking forward to attending the Kuntum UPSR Excellence Workshop 2013 next month with his friends to prepare for the examination which will be held in September.

MPPP takes over Sg Nibong bus terminal

THE Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) has taken over the management of the Sungai Nibong Express Bus Terminal.

Colouring contest to promote harmony and unity

CHILDREN aged between seven and 12 can look forward to the Kuntum-Dutch Lady Colouring Contest 2013 in Penang which promises to be an event filled with excitement and fun.

Don’t become racist, CM tells Cuepacs

GEORGE TOWN: Cuepacs should not be a racist organisation by joining Utusan Malaysia to boycott AirAsia and AirAsia X, said Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.

Best way to explore Ipoh city

THE cool T-shirt design and variety of items in the Ipoh International Starwalk 2013 goodie bag is one of the reasons SMK Anderson student Wong Wee Liam con- tinues to take part in the event, which will be flagged off at Sta-dium Indera Mulia on June 16 at 7am.

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