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In tribute to Chinese elders

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:03:35 +0800

More than 3,000 people of all ages gathered in Bukit Cina, Malacca, to celebrate the Chong Yang festival. Picture shows a non-Chinese girl demonstrating her calligraphy skills. — By ALLISON LAI / THE STAR

Rep: Budget can boost growth

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:40:59 +0800

KUANTAN: The RM92.48mil deficit in Pahang’s 2010 Budget will not bring about a negative impact as long as the available funds are used to spur growth and the public delivery system is improved, said Semambu assemblyman Datuk Pang Tsu Ming.

ICT scheme aimed at closing the digital gap

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:41:07 +0800

CLOSING the digital gap and developing human capital with IT knowledge is Pahang’s main agenda in implementing its ICT programme, said State Information, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Sharkar Shamsuddin (BN - Lanchang).

Locals not keen on labour jobs, says Fong

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:41:13 +0800

LOCALS are not interested in working in estates because it involves hard labour, said Human Resources and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Fong Koong Fuee (BN - Cheka).

Illegal land deals in Sarawak

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:41:28 +0800

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government has exposed illegal land transactions that involve non-existent native customary rights (NCR) land or state land.

Steps to ease jams at CIQ Complex

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:41:35 +0800

JOHOR BARU: The Works Ministry is looking at two immediate measures to ease congestion at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex.

Singer to set up Al Quran memorisation school

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:41:50 +0800

BANGI,: Singer Amy Search or Suhaimi Abdul Rahman plans to set up a tahfiz (Al Quran memorisation school) in Johor.

Use IBS system, builders urged

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:42:06 +0800

JOHOR BARU: The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) is urging contractors in Iskandar Malaysia to ensure cleaner worksites and enable projects to be completed ahead of schedule.

K-Bestari helps bridge people with leaders

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:42:16 +0800

JOHOR BARU: A total of 460 representatives from 92 Komuniti Bestari (K-Bestari) divisions in the state gathered at a hotel here for a convention recently.

Challenges in raising children

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:42:30 +0800

TEMERLOH: An MP here has urged parents to broaden their knowledge on parenting in order to be prepared for the challenges of raising children in this modern age.

Shell launches a fuel that goes further

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:42:43 +0800

KUANTAN: Shell Malaysia recently unveiled its most advanced fuel – the Shell Fuelsave Unleaded – formulated to help motorists save up to one litre with every full tank based on a minimum tank size of 50 litres.

Stompin on New Year’s eve in KK

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:04:13 +0800

STOMP into 2010 with Stompin’ Sabah 2009, the ultimate Borneo music blast, in conjunction with the upcoming New Year celebrations in Sabah.

Thousands join the fun at Matta fair in Kuantan

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:48:35 +0800

KUANTAN: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair 2009 held here recently saw thousands of people making a beeline to book their dream holidays.

Ping pong tourney in Johor Baru

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:48:59 +0800

JOHOR BARU: Johor Baru is set to host the 46th National Table-Tennis Championship for the first time in over 30 years.