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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Cool riders: Members of a police unit showing off their moves during the Penang police contingent's Cadet Corps 43rd anniversary parade in Bukit Mertajam. The performance is part of a stunt show to entertain the crowd.

 

Thrills but no spills from the fair sex

A GROUP of 12 policewomen took the crowd in Bukit Mertajam by surprise when they performed noteworthy stunts while riding on motorcycles that are commonly used by burly traffic policemen.

Smoother ride for motorists

MOTORISTS using Lebuhraya Thean Teik on Penang island can enjoy a smoother journey in two months.

Takeover called off for now

EFFORTS by the Penang Muni-cipal Council (MPPP) to take over the management of the Sungai Nibong Express Bus Ter-minal were halted following a three-hour confrontation with the current operator.

Hotel stays for lucky walkers

MORE prizes are pouring in for Ipoh International Starwalk 2013 with Hotel Royal in Penang sponsoring hotel stays worth more than RM8,000.

Walking tall again

LIKE other children her age, Cheah Pei Fei, nine, just cannot sit still.

Mystery deepens over missing bullion

GEORGE TOWN: Former Penang Hindu Endowment Board secretary R. Siva Nathan is leaving it to the police to investigate the alleged theft of three gold bars worth RM250,000 from the board’s safe.

Stretched to their limit

TEN-MAN Kedah earned a valuable point against Pahang in a second round President Cup soccer match at the Darulaman Stadium, Alor Setar.

MP’s aide lodges report against Umno man over scuffle

GEORGE TOWN: A personal aide of Bukit Bendera MP Zairil Khir Johari has lodged a police report against an Umno politician who was allegedly with a group that stopped a candlelight vigil outside the Universiti Sains Malaysia gate in Sungai Dua here.

Kedah govt all set to solve Kuin’s woes

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah state government will continue to maintain the Kolej Universiti Insaniah (Kuin) Kuala Ketil campus in Baling by improving the facilities at the campus for staff and students.

Security guard jailed for stabbing colleague

GEORGE TOWN: A security guard is jailed two years by a magistrate’s court here for stabbing another guard with a knife during a quarrel.

CM: Rapists must not go scot-free via marriage

GEORGE TOWN: Those who rape underage girls must not escape punishment just because the rapist has married the victim, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.

79 complaints lodged but zero Suhakam commissioners

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of complaints lodged with Suhakam is piling up but no inquiries can be held as Suhakam is still without commissioners.

May 21, 2013

Starting 'em young: Four-year-old Tan You Xuan (centre) accompanying her mother Wennice Tan (on her left) who is taking part in the MPSP aerobics session at Taman Tugu Kota Demokrasi Bagan in Mak Mandin, Butterworth.

 

Great start to good health

A GROUP of Taman Bagan residents woke up bright and early on Sunday to participate in a group aerobics programme.

All set to take the reins

A FLOAT featuring a 1.8m replica of a majestic white horse will ‘gallop’ down the streets on Friday for the annual Wesak Day float procession.

New jobs bringing hope

AN average of 500 people are successfully employed each time after attending the Azam Kerja 1Malaysia job fairs in Penang.

Five upgrading projects to ease traffic woes

IN a bid to alleviate traffic woes on Penang island, five road upgrading projects have been put in place by the Penang Municipal Council.

French films to cast their spell

THE French Film Festival 2013, on from now until May 26 at Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) Gurney Plaza, is set to be a real treat.

Hotel sharing anniversary joy with their guests

LONE Pine Hotel, the oldest hotel along Penang’s famed Batu Ferringhi beach, founded in 1948, is offering special deals to mark its 65th anniversary.

Young chefs to battle for culinary glory

ABOUT 70% of the local and international chefs participating in Penang’s signature culinary event — Battle of the Chefs 2013 — are below the age of 25.

Silent ride for 250 cyclists

SOME 250 cyclists took part in the Ride for Silence event organised by G Club Penang at New World Park.

Thrilling game for Starwalkers

SOUTHERN Rubber Works Sdn Bhd is back again for the 10th consecutive year to sponsor RM20,000 worth of Pallas shoes and T-shirts for the Ipoh International Starwalk 2013.

Preserving aromas and flavours

ACADEMICIAN and anthropologist Datuk Dr Wazir Jahan Karim has compiled around 100 Straits Muslim recipes in her latest book ‘Feasts of Penang: Muslim Culinary Heritage’.