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Friday, November 20, 2009Many faces of Xinjiang
THE Xinjiang Song and Dance Ensemble’s charity performance in Penang raised over RM90,000 for the National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM) Penang Branch while giving locals a rare glimpse into their unique culture.
Bright and caring
PETITE Chia Xin Yi stands out among the Penang top scorers in the UPSR results with her compassion for needy elderly folk.
Blindness not a hurdle for Faizal
UNPERTURBED over his disability, partially blind student, Muhammad Faizal Ahmad Fadzil was determined to make his parents proud by excelling in the UPSR.
RM5mil bunds to curb floods
BUNDS are being built as temporary measures to alleviate floods in the Beriah Valley, notably in hard-hit areas like Kerian, Bagan Serai, Alor Pongsu and Parit Buntar.
A pool for Kedah’s top school
THE Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Sultan Abdul Hamid College (SAHC) has proposed that a 50m swimming pool with an adjoining diving pool be built in the college compound.
Out to tap India
PENANG is looking to explore untapped markets in India with Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng planning a visit to the country in January.
Yilin bags eight golds
ELYNN Tan Yilin, a student of SJK (C) Kwang Hwa, Sungei Nibong, Penang, was the centre of attraction at the two-day Kedah Open Swimming Championships held at the Aquatic Centre in Gunung Keriang on Saturday.
Freshness guaranteed
THERE are three good reasons why Sakae Sushi outlets have rapidly mushroomed in recent years — the chain’s name (which means “growth” in Japanese); the quality and variety of its food; and the excellent service.
Free flights
MORE flight tickets are up for grabs at the Penang Starwalk 2009 with AirAsia sponsoring two return tickets from Penang to Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu.
Essay contest for kids, teens
HARRY Potter, Matilda, Nancy Drew and The Famous Five are just a few of the universally loved books and series available for children and teenagers.
Two girls saved in the nick of time
THREE families were made homeless after fire gutted their wooden houses at Kampung Manis in Prai.
Perak Sikh Union to have its own clubhouse
THE Perak Sikh Union (PSU) has embarked on an ambitious plan to have its own clubhouse with a multi-purpose hall and sports facilities.
‘Coming of age’ affair
THE millenia-old tradition of mass ear piercing involving 101 children will be held at the Nattukottai Chettiar Temple in Jalan Waterfall on Nov 29.
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