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Monday, May 12, 2008Fund still short of RM150,000
THE Penang Cerebral Palsy (Spastic) Children's Associa-tion is appealing for dona-tions for its building fund.
Walking the noble path to save lives
THERE weren’t many job choices if you were a woman growing up in the 1930s.
Escalating prices of essentials goods hurting hawkers
TRADERS in Seberang Jaya have asked Domestic Trade and Con-sumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahril Samad to stop talking but take immediate actions to resolve the escalating prices of essential goods.
Panel to monitor consumer issues
A LOCAL Consumer Watch Com-mittee will be set up in every constituency in Penang as a moni- toring body to deal with matters related to consumer issues.
Vital for corporate leaders to help the needy
KULIM: More corporate leaders should help the unfortunate and the needy.
Muslim businessmen not sidelined
Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin said Muslim businessmen could rest assured that their interests would be taken care of by the state govern-ment.
Offering of alms to 300 monks at PISA on June 22
SOME 300 monks and thousands of Buddhist devotees are expected to throng the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) to celebrate the 2008 National Maha Sanghika Dana on June 22.
Eagle structure to stay
There are no plans to destroy the monumental eagle statue in Dataran Lang in Langkawi.
CM: Disciplinary action against govt servants hampered by red tape
PENANG: In disciplinary cases involving civil servants, the perpetrators often escape unpu-nished due to government procedures, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
He wanted to lodge a report but was fined instead
AN insurance agent who went to the Petani Road police station to lodge a report against two Chinese nationals, ended up being fined by the police instead for trespassing.
Need to address discrepancies fast, says SAM
THE inconsistencies in the Pe- nang Structure Plan should be addressed soon as developers can exploit the many loopholes there, said Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) research officer Azrul Zabidi.
Australian High Commission funds community projects
THE Australian High Commission has set aside RM1.5mil for people-to-people projects aimed at promoting a bilateral link between Australia and Malaysia.
100 complaints from Rifle Range folk
Since he was elected Bukit Bendera MP two months ago, Liew Chin Tong has received more than 100 complaints.
Money pledged not forthcoming
THE Persatuan Wanita Cina Perak is in a lurch as it has not received RM140,000 pledged by various parties including RM50,000 from Perak Barisan Nasional.
Four embark on cycling tour to Xiamen
FOR the next 50 days, Tanjung Bungah assemblyman Teh Yee Cheu will be away from the state, cycling across five countries to Xiamen, China, to raise funds for charity.
Need to change mindset on cleanliness
The people’s mindset on clean-liness should change in order to ensure a better and cleaner living environment for all, Penang Health, Welfare and Caring Society Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh said.
Three faint after lightning strike nearby
ALOR STAR: Three trainee teachers who were taking part in a marching exercise during a heavy rain fainted when lightning struck near their training site at Pendang Lake Resort here.
PKR: Polls showed people more tolerant
PENANG: The recent changes in the political landscape have reflected the maturing of so-ciety and stronger inter-racial bonding, said state PKR secretary Abdul Malik Abul Kassim.
Sabahan wins car skills contest
ALOR STAR: Sabahan Yong Kaoh Jie’s dream is to be a successful mechanic and he left hometown Sandakan last year for Petaling Jaya to learn more about car engines.
Authorities to vet candidates
ALOR STAR: All the 158 local councillors in Kedah should be clean from any criminal offences, corruption and are not bankrupt, failing which they can be sacked any time.
Teik Cheng to head MCA bureau in S. Prai
PENANG:The MCA Public Services and Complaints Bureau here is expanding its services to the mainland starting Thursday.
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