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Friday, November 21, 2008Fun time at mini science centre
YOUNGSTERS who want to have fun and learn something new this school holidays can check out the newly expanded Petrosains Playsmart — Learning for Life mini science centre in Prai, Penang.
More goodies for walkers
LUCKY Penang Starwalk participants will be able to soothe their aching feet, grab a burger and go home to a moisturising shower after the walk.
Design of new buildings must complement heritage zone
NEW buildings in the heritage core zone should complement the surrounding buildings in their architectural design, said Penang Tourism Development, Culture, Arts and Heritage Committee chairman Danny Law.
Unesco rep: Conservation of cultures important
A HERITAGE area will not be complete without the local people and its rich cultures, according to Unesco regional advisor for the Asia-Pasific, Dr Richard Engelhardt.
CM chided over edict
ANOTHER opposition assemblyman chided Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng for frequently using the Quranic edict Amar Ma’ruf Nahi Mungkar (discard the bad, take only the good) in the state administration when Penang is not free of vices.
Drop in crime index
THE safe city programme undertaken by the police in Kedah has helped reduce the crime index in several crime-prone areas.
Unique way of serving seafood
TUCK into fresh seafood by a lake, surrounded by majestic limestone hills, just 10 minutes from the heart of Ipoh city.
Delightful Nyonya fare
PERUT Rumah, on Kelawei Road, Penang, is housed in old mansion which was recently refurbished. The unusual name is a Nyonya term for the kitchen, explains one of the restaurant’s co-owners Nick Lee.
Glory after penalty drama
CHINESE Wanderers emerged champions in the 3rd Penang Chinese FA (PCFA) Veterans football championship at the City Stadium recently.
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