Monthly Archives: March 2009

City Watch (The Star)

Posted on March 25, 2009 by admin

COLGATE in collaboration with the Malaysian Dental Association is providing free dental check-ups at Pyramid Concourse (in front of Giant Hypermarket) lower ground 2, Sunway Pyramid shopping mall from 10am to 5pm on April 3. The event is part of the company’s Oral Health Month roadshow. Continue reading →

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Double track ready by 2014

Posted on March 24, 2009 by admin

TAIPING: The Electrified Double Track Project from Ipoh to Padang Besar will be completed by 2014. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said the project was now 20% completed. “The project is an effort made by the ministry to … Continue reading →

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Land titles soon for 490 families, says Zambri

Posted on March 24, 2009 by admin

TAIPING: A total of 490 families from four villages who have been squatting mainly on former mining land in the Larut Matang and Selama districts here for over 30 years will soon receive their land titles. Mentri Besar Datuk Zambry … Continue reading →

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52,000 families to get welfare aid

Posted on March 24, 2009 by admin

TAIPING: Some 52,000 poverty stricken families have successfully applied for welfare aid under Projek Cari programme of the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said each family would receive RM100 to RM450 a … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s to spend RM85m to expand ops

Posted on March 24, 2009 by admin

McDonald’s sees 15% sales growth KUALA LUMPUR: McDonald’s Malaysia sees at least 15% growth in sales this year on the back of more outlets and higher demand for its delivery service and products like McValue meals. Golden Arches Sdn Bhd, … Continue reading →

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No permit for PKR assembly in Simpang, cops say

Posted on March 24, 2009 by admin

IPOH: Police have warned the public not to participate in the assembly that PKR plans to hold in Simpang, Taiping — about 95km from here — Thursday night because it does not have a permit. Taiping OCPD ACP Raja Musa … Continue reading →

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Anticipation high for by-election

Posted on March 24, 2009 by admin

VISITORS hoping to head to Taiping for a quiet holiday these coming weeks may find their stay in the ‘Town of Everlasting Peace’ not so peaceful after all. Not only is it school term holiday season but excitement has also … Continue reading →

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Ex-Perak MB Nizar to contest in Bukit Gantang (The Star)

Posted on March 24, 2009 by admin

TAIPING: Former Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin is the PAS candidate for the Bukit Gantang parliamentary by-election. PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang made the announcement during a ceramah at Padang Taman Kota near here last night. Continue reading →

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No Hadi-Nik Aziz Conflict, Says Nasharuddin (Sin Chew Jit Poh)

Posted on March 22, 2009 by admin

TAIPING: There is no conflict between PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and PAS spiritual advisor Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat over the issue of a PAS-BN unity government, said PAS deputy president Nasharuddin Mat Isa. Continue reading →

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Police reports on drawings mocking Sultan and Mufti (The Star)

Posted on March 22, 2009 by

BUKIT GANTANG: About 10 police reports have been made over the distribution of caricatures mocking the Sultan of Perak and state Mufti over the past week. Continue reading →

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