METRO: CENTRAL »
Updated : 22 November, 2008
Students worry about snatch thefts
Tertiary students staying near Universiti Malaya’s Petaling Jaya side of the campus are worried about the increasing number of snatch thefts in the area.
PJ councillors lodge ACA report
An explosive scandal of significant magnitude involving the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) over billboards in the city is brewing.
Village head accused of building his house on another man’s land
Newly-elected Kampung Sungai Terentang Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) chairman Goh Ah Kow has been accused of building his house on another man’s land.
METRO: NORTH »
Updated : 22 November, 2008
Turn Komtar into hotel, govt told
KOMTAR which offers a picturesque view of George Town should be turned into a hotel, said Gerakan vice-president Huan Cheng Guan.
Sectors that can cope with recession
COMPANIES with research and development (R&D) and design and development (D&D) will have little difficulty recovering from the pending global recession, said investPenang executive committee chairman Datuk Lee Kah Choon.
Factors drawing tourist dollars Both govt and residents should play their part to preserve culture
BOTH living and architectural heritage are key factors drawing in tourist dollars that will ultimately enhance the state’s economy, said Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Rewarded for selfless service Malaysian does his best to preserve British graves
NOBLE deeds never go unnoticed as 79-year-old Datuk R. Thambipillay discovered recently.
‘Kedah treated like a stepchild’ Govt not being fair, claim PAS reps
SEVERAL PAS elected representatives cried foul at the Kedah state assembly claiming that the Federal Government was treating the Pakatan Rakyat state government as a “stepchild”.
Proposal for cycling tracks on Penang island
An assemblyman is proposing three cycling tracks on Penang island in two years’ time to promote a healthy lifestyle, environmental friendly transportation and sports tourism.
Upset over decision to pick traders for night market By G.C.TAN
NIGHT market traders in Simpang Kuala are seeing red over a decision by the Alor Star City Council to conduct draws tomorrow to determine who would be given trading lots there.
Height issue a poser
PENANGITES interviewed are divided over whether the four high-rise hotels which may cause Penang to lose its Unesco World Heritage Site status should be built.
Kids overawed by stars Brazilian footballers thrill young local players at coaching clinic
FORMER Brazilian stars who were on the last leg of their ‘Tour of Hope’ of South Asia took time off to conduct a two-hour coaching clinic for 120 Canary kids at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Star recently.
If you love all things Korean Show will feature folk songs and cultural dances
IF you like Korean music and traditional dances, make sure you are free on Dec 4.
Goodies, meals from Sunquick Sunquick has been supporting Starwalk for the past 24 years
SUNQUICK Malaysia and Barkath Group of Companies are sponsoring 69 employees and 35 of their family members to participate in Penang Starwalk 2008 on Dec 14.
Despatch boy among last to sign up
DESPATCH boy Muniandy M. Kisna rushed all the way from his workplace in Butterworth to sign up for Penang Starwalk 2008 and was glad to be able to submit his registration form on time before registration closed.
METRO: SOUTH & EAST »
Updated : 22 November, 2008
Menara Kuala Lumpur now house a mini zoo
ANIMALS are now part of the Menara Kuala Lumpur family as the fourth tallest tower in the world now boasts a mini zoo featuring hundreds of exotic animals on its grounds.
Fun for all at Kiwanis family day
THE Kiwanis Care Heart Centre (KCHC) family day was a hit as more than 5,000 people flocked to SRJK (C) Kuo Kuang 2 in Johor Baru for a day filled with fun and exciting activities.
From salesman to multi-business owner
Diligence and patience pays off for the founder of the Johor-based multi-level marketing company Beethoven Trading Sdn Bhd.
SUNDAY METRO »
Updated : 16 November, 2008
Florence Lambert shows her creative side with Gadis Manis.
LIFE is such that sometimes even the most good-natured people face the most difficult experiences, something that they don’t deserve.
Come tuck into a hot puff
A former welder takes great pride in his curry puffs.
High adventure in Pahang
From the sandy white beaches to the highest peak in the peninsula, Pahang offers more than just a holiday. It gives an opportunity to be one with nature and to learn about the environment besides appreciating the natural heritage.
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