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The appeal of Maxwell Hill – Malaysia Star

Posted on March 15, 2011 by admin

The appeal of Maxwell Hill Malaysia Star By TAI WAH LEE MAXWELL Hill in Taiping (now known as Bukit Larut) is the oldest hill resort in Malaysia . At 1250m above sea-level, visitors can enjoy the refreshingly cool air, the breathtaking view of Taiping town with the coastline in the distance, … Continue reading →

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‘Form 5A’ boost for nine schools Perak Govt approves their land application

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

THE Perak Government has finally issued the Form 5A or ‘Notice that Land Revenue is Due’ to nine Chinese independent schools in the state for a 1,012ha piece of land in Sungkai to be developed as an oil palm estate. Continue reading →

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Letter Writing Ensures Continuity In Language Appreciation, Says Rais

Posted on November 8, 2010 by

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) — Writing in the form of letters should be popularised particularly among the young generation to ensure continuity of language acculturation and the creation of constructive ideas, said Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim. Continue reading →

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PLUS travel time advisory issued

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

KUALA LUMPUR: Plus Expressways Berhad (PLUS) has issued a travel time advisory for Nov 4, 5 and 7 to ensure smooth traffic flow during the Deepavali festival. Continue reading →

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Bukit Larut – a natural treasure up for sacrifice?

Posted on October 28, 2010 by

COMMENT Is the Bukit Larut cable-car project another environmental disaster that is waiting to happen? Can we afford another white elephant in which the bio-diversity, natural beauty and serenity of this hill station is destroyed? Are we prepared to sacrifice our last hill resort? Continue reading →

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Nobel dream for varsities

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

THE Higher Education Ministry will develop the quality of research in public universities to ensure that a Malaysian wins the prestigious Nobel Prize. Continue reading →

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Release all local and foreign ISA detainees this Hari Raya

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

From P Uthayakumar, via e-mail We welcome the release of the longest serving ISA detainee Shamsuddin Sulaiman, a suspected Jemaah Islamiah (JI) detainee without trial who was released on Sept 2 after eight years. In the spirit of Hari Raya, we call upon the Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein to release all local and foreign friends still being detained without trial at the Kamunting Prison in … Continue reading →

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Saturday Events

Posted on September 4, 2010 by

The Global Indian Festival will start this weekend until Sept 12 at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur from 10am to 10pm. The festival offers a ‘one stop shopping & cultural centre’ environment. Continue reading →

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Perak JPJ To Patrol 15 Accident-Prone Roads During Aidilfitri Season

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

IPOH, Sept 2 (Bernama) — The Perak Road Transport Department (JPJ) is to deploy 167 officers to patrol 15 accident-prone roads in the state from Friday to Sept 19 in view of the anticipated heavier traffic during the Aidilfitri season. Continue reading →

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Insightful three weeks on crutches Ankle injury helps reporter see the many hurdles that the disabled face every day

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

LIKE most accidents, it was so unexpected. One moment I was jogging towards the Penang Botanic Gardens to the beat of Taio Cruz, the next instant, I was sprawled out on the pavement after slipping on a patch of grass. Continue reading →

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