Monthly Archives: August 2010

‘RM30m offer to Utar turned down’

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

PETALING JAYA (Aug 31, 2010): DAP MP for Taiping Nga Kor Ming disclosed yesterday that MCA had, more than once over the past year, turned down a RM30 million offer by a philanthropist to build hostels for Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman’s (Utar) Kampar campus, Nanyang Siang Pau and Oriental Daily News reported today. Continue reading →

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From Merdeka to 1 Malaysia

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 – It was in the dank, darkened room of a tiny shophouse in Sungai Siput when the tired, knowing hands of atraditional midwife first brought baby Chang Ko Youn into this world. His mother lifted her newborn and smiled when he cooed at her and puckered his lips. She did not realise the significance of her son’s day of birth; … Continue reading →

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Hospitals: Independent inquiry soon

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

THIS is in response to the letter “Need for dedicated doctors” from A.M. of Kuala Lumpur (NST Aug 25). The Perak Health Department would like to convey its deepest sympathies to the family of A.M. Continue reading →

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LPI Capital eyes higher gross premiums led by non-motor segments

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

KUCHING: Insurance player LPI Capital Bhd (LPI Capital) will be expanding its network by opening three branches next year. The group already has 15 local branches. Continue reading →

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Lots to do after retirement

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

AFTER more than 32 years of teaching, including five years as a deputy district education officer, SMK Berapit principal Toh Kim Hock (inset) finally called it a day on Aug 26. Continue reading →

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United, we stand

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

WE have achieved 53 years of independence but sadly, we still hear and read about racist statements being made every other day. These statements wound not only the sensitive hearts of Malaysians but act as a solid barrier to unity, patriotism and most importantly, racial integration. Continue reading →

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MB: State govt may get KTMB land for free

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

IPOH: The dispute involving some 94.5ha of Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) reserve land in Kuala Sepetang, Taiping, might just end in the state government’s favour. Continue reading →

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City guide with unique elements

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

STROLL along the streets of Kuala Lumpur with a copy of the Arch Earth Guide (AEG) and one is bound to look at the city differently — like the inconspicuous clock tower along Lebuh Pasar Besar or the coconut trees within Masjid Jamek’s compound. Continue reading →

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YTL Land going global

Posted on August 28, 2010 by admin

TAN Sri Francis Yeoh has great entrepreneurial spirit and is fully behind the Government’s plan to improve the country through innovation and technology. Continue reading →

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Better for states to control water tariff

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

I REFER to the report “Consumer group: tough to regulate water tariff rate” published in The Star , Aug 22. It may be unfair to consumers to standardise water tariffs as the cost of supplying drinking water can vary from area to area. Continue reading →

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