Local Siamese community and Thai nationals gather at Kepong lake for fest

The Taman Tasik Metropolitan in Kepong was alit with lotus-shape floats in a myriad of colours and designs floating on the lake at the Thai Cultural Night and Loy Krathong Festival recently.

KV2 the new growth venue

The Klang Valley 2 (KV2) was created when the authorities found that the Klang Valley was no longer able to cope with the increasing demand for development.

Big thrust forward for SSP2

The Selangor Science Park 2 (SSP2) was created as an expansion of the PKNS Selangor Science Park 1 located in Kota Damansara. It is now gearing for a big thrust forward.

Sepang Goldcoast set to be a landmark resort

The Sepang Goldcoast is set to become a landmark resort for the Klang Valley 2 when completed in a few years.

Cyberjaya created to be an ICT hub

Cyberjaya was born when the federal government decided to create an information communication technology (ICT) hub to complement the newly-launched Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) in 1997.

Rebana Ubi just an advertising gantry

The so-called Rebana Ubi arch project in Jalan Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur, is nothing more than an advertising gantry, according to the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).

KL proposes team on transport study

The Federal Territories Ministry has proposed that a joint team be set up to study the evolution and enhancement of an integrated public transportation system in the developing cities at the 7th Plenary Meeting of the Asian Network of Major Cities (ANMC21) in Kuala Lumpur this week.

Assemblyman takes traffic cops to task

Teratai assemblyman Jenice Lee is unhappy over the summonses issued to hawkers by the police in Jalan Bunga Mawar 2, Ampang.

MPS officers raid illegal hotel in Kepong

Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) enforcement officers seized mattresses, pillows and 14 television sets from a hotel in Kepong Thursday.

New slip road to IOI Mall

A new slip road has been built to get to IOI Mall in Puchong from the Damansara- Puchong Highway (LDP).

Chan says public should communicate directly with council

MBPJ councillor Chan Chee Kong feels it is important to improve the city council’s delivery system.

Unicef lauds setting up department for kids’ issues

United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) Malaysia representative Youssouf Oomar has lauded the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry for setting up a separate department to deal with children’s issues.

An enriching experience for Malaysians

Tale of Two Cities: By WAN HUA

British women aim to raise funds for the needy at event

The Association of British Women in Malaysia (ABWM) will hold a Christmas bazaar at Hotel Nikko, Kuala Lumpur, in Jalan Ampang, from 11am to 3pm on Nov 23.

Big plans for i-City

Shah Alam’s most advanced township, i-City, was honoured recently with the visit of two ministers.

Recipe book sales to help charity homes

Some 500 children from six charity homes benefited from the sale of recipe books that are a collaboration between Avon Malaysia and celebrity Chef Wan.

More goodies for Starwalkers

Penang Starwalk participants would be able to soothe their aching feet, grab a burger and go home to a moisturising shower after the walk.

A treat for Chopin fans

The 3rd Asean International Chopin Piano Competition 2008 ends tomorrow with a gala concert at the Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur at 8.30pm tomorrow.

Festival menu set to dazzle

Conventional Chinese dinner often begins with a bowl of nourishing soup but at Zuan Yuan restaurant what greets you first are oysters.

E-Guigal wines are renowned its high quality and smooth flavours

He was 17 years old back then and without any experience in dealing with wines, but Marcel Guigal took up the challenged and plunged headlong into managing E-Guigal.

Home products under one roof

Instead of merely selling furniture, Fella Design aims to market a lifestyle concept.

Showcase of urban gooves and hip hop

Club Beat: By JASON CHEAH

Special parties in store for all

Judoka exponent working hard to represent Malaysia at Youth Olympics in 2010

Young judoka Chew Yen Peng will be tussling her way to stamp her mark in the national junior scene next season.

Open trial to pick Malaysia Ice Hockey Federation team

The Malaysia Ice Hockey Federation (MIHF) has decided to have an open selection trial at the Pyramid Ice on Nov 30 to pick their team for next year’s International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Challenge Cup of Asia.

Red Giants all raring to go

Selangor will welcome the return of international D. Surendran when they take on Penang in the second leg semi-finals of the Bardhan Cup football competition at the Petaling Jaya Stadium in Kelana Jaya tomorrow.

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