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Saturday, February 04, 2012

SP Setia Bhd divisional general manager Datuk S. Rajoo (with tie, left) and staff posing with country's longest dragon that will be brought to life by dance troupes at the SP Setia CNY bash on Monday.

Breathing fire into bash

MALAYSIA’S longest ‘dragon’ will roar his way into Penang at the Chinese New Year celebration in Setia Pearl Island, Bayan Lepas, held on Chap Goh Meh on Monday.

Tribute to the Dragon

SINCE this is the Year of the Dragon, a six-metre long dragon figure will adorn the float to be used for the annual Tua Pek Kong procession during Chap Goh Meh in Penang.

NGOs: Move will disturb peace at Thaipusam

FOUR Penang-based Indian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have voiced their displeasure over the move to allow thaneer panthal (stalls) operators to have their own public address (PA) system during the upcoming Thaipusam celebration.

No warm welcome

THE closure of what used to be the entrance to the Sungai Nibong express bus terminal in Penang has been met with public outrage as they claim it has greatly inconvenienced them.

Sangam: Set up info corner on Thaipusam

THE Malaysian Hindu Sangam has urged the Penang Hindu Endowment Board to set up an education corner near the Waterfall Temple compound to educate the younger generation about the significance of Thaipusam.

Nation is ‘not going bust’

THE people should not be fooled by claims that the nation would go bankrupt if they accepted aid under the Federal Government’s 1Malaysia welfare pro-grammes, Penang Wanita MCA chief Tan Cheng Liang said.

CNY cheer for 26 distributors

IT was a good day for 26 North Malaya Newspaper Distributors Association (NMNDA) members.

No more water subsidy

THE Syarikat Air Darulaman Sdn Bhd (Sada) will not entertain any request for water tariff discount or subsidy from companies at the Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) after the agreement for a RM1 flat rate imposed on them ends this September.

Curb illegal jaga kereta problem

I CAN understand that illegal parking attendants (jaga kereta) still exist in Penang. This is partly due to insufficient parking lots.

Savouring the spoils of battle

THE benefit of winning a contest extends beyond the prizes on offer. Victory not only reaps fame and glory but it also opens up new windows of opportunity for any business to grow further.

Champion hawkers riding high

COMING out tops in the hokkien mee category at the inaugural Battle of Penang Hawkers has done wonders to Koay Teik Ghee’s already booming business.

Two suspected triad members gunned down

KULIM: Two men in their 30s, suspected to be triad members, were shot dead in Jalan Bukit Lada, Lunas, near here.

Teen driver dies, four hurt in crash

NIBONG TEBAL: A young motorist was killed and four teenage passengers were injured when their vehicle rammed into a lorry along Km130 of the North-South Expressway here.

There is so much to learn Educator finds pleasure in sharing her teaching methods

THE diversity in Malaysia has made the job of Dr Rosemary Martin, who has dedicated herself to educational development, all the more interesting.

Claims of schoolgirl playing truant to sell sex will be probed

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry has ordered a probe into allegations involving a student who played truant to offer sex services to strangers during school hours.

Keep green pledge, state told

GEORGE TOWN: A Wanita MCA leader has expressed sadness over the death or impending death of at least 20 Angsana trees on Jalan Tun Dr Awang in Bayan Lepas near here.

Witness: CM did not berate reporters at news conference

GEORGE TOWN: A journalist with a Malay daily told a High Court here that she had to translate Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng’s announcement regarding the New Economic Policy (NEP) from English.

Bumper celebration expected at Sungai Petani

SUNGAI PETANI: The Sri Subramaniya Swamy Devasthanam in Jalan Kuala Ketil is putting the final touches for Thaipusam which will be celebrated for three days from Monday.

Masked man joins anti-Anwar protest

GEORGE TOWN: A masked man (pic) caused a stir when he was seen together with a handful of protesters gathered outside the Masjid Kapitan Keling to condemn Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

S&P among seized papers Agreement between missing Muthuraja and Sosilawati found at law firm, court hears By NURBAITI HAMDAN

SHAH ALAM: Police seized several documents from a law firm including a sales and purchase agreement between missing businessman A. Muthuraja and Southern Symphony Sdn Bhd, a company owned by cosmetics millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya, the High Court heard.

February 3, 2012

Divine vehicle: Nattukotai Chettiar Temple Trustees chairman Datuk N. Ramanathan (in pink) preparing Lord Murugan's 118-year-old silver chariot that will lead the Thaipusam procession from the Koil Veedu on Penang Street to the Nattukotai Chettiar Temple on Jalan Kebun Bunga

Go easy on the bling bling, devotees urged

DEVOTEES attending the Thaipusam procession have been advised not to wear excessive jewellery as 15 snatch theft cases were reported near the Koil Veddu in Penang Street during the celebration last year.

Traffic jams expected during four-fest celebrations

SEVERAL major roads in Penang will be experiencing congestion due to the four religious festivals which are widely celebrated starting from Sunday.

Busy time for kavadi maker

WHENEVER Thaipusam draws near, V. Selvakumar is a much sought after man as he is only among a handful of artists who design kavadis carved out of polystyrene.

Police all prepared to prevent mischief at festival

THE police will deploy plainclothes personnel equipped with video cameras and set up closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) to ensure a peaceful celebration during Thaipusam on Tuesday.

Authorities to act against those who flout ban on sky lanterns

PETTY traders who intend to cash in on the sale of sky lanterns or Kong Ming lanterns during the Chap Goh Meh celebration had better think twice.

Penang plans to set up PRII centre

PENANG plans to develop a research and innovation incubator (PRII) centre on a 0.97ha site opposite the Motorola plant at the Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone.

Toss an orange for Mr Right

THE Chinese New Year festival is set to reach a climax with a colourful Chap Goh Meh celebration at the Penang Esplanade on Monday and this Chinese Valentine’s Day is expected to draw around 10,000 people mostly single ladies looking for their Mr Right.

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