Tag Archives: malaysia

Field Trip: Taiping Zoo

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

We spent a few days holidaying in Malaysia during the December school holidays, and took a driving trip up to Taiping and Penang. When my aunt, who lives in Taiping, heard that we intended to visit the Taiping Zoo, she laughed and said, if our kids had already visited the Singapore Zoo, what could a … Continue reading →

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Third craft exhibition held in Taiping

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

THIRTY craftsmen put their best works on display during the recent Promosi Kraf Malaysia 2011 at Taiping Sentral. Continue reading →

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Pressure on Malaysian Indian politicians to quit party posts

Posted on June 20, 2010 by

Two of Malaysia’s veteran Indian politicians are being nudged to quit their top party posts ahead of the 2013 elections. Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has said he wants new leaders to take over constituent parties. Continue reading →

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Kontraktor Stadium Runtuh Bina Istana Baru

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

Oleh Jamilah Kamarudin, Free Malaysia Today KUALA LUMPUR: Keselamatan Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Dipertuan Agong Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin mungkin terancam jika kerajaan terus membenarkan Syarikat Ahmad Zaki Resources Berhad menjadi kontraktor utama membina istana baru di Jalan Duta, di sini. Continue reading →

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Cost of Palace doubles: Pakatan flays gov’t for PKFZ-type overruns

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

The government finally admitted to the Malaysian Parliament this morning that no open tenders were conducted for the contracts awarded to three main firms – Maya Maju Sdn Bhd, Ahmad Zaki Bhd and Kejuruteraan Kenari Sdn Bhd. By Malaysia Chronicle Pakatan Rakyat leaders have flayed the government for allowing massive cost over-runs in yet another mega project – this time the new Palace – for which … Continue reading →

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Married but busted for khalwat

Posted on June 10, 2010 by

WHEN moral policing in Malaysia makes the headlines, it’s often for the wrong reasons. Take the Federal Territories Islamic Department’s raid on Zouk nightclub, Kuala Lumpur, in 2005, which created an international uproar. Or in 2007, when Amnesty International appealed on behalf of Ayu, a transsexual woman assaulted by Malacca’s Islamic law Continue reading →

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Comment on Goh Keng Swee: “He made the greatest difference to the outcome of Singapore”(MM Lee Kuan Yew) by looes74

Posted on May 24, 2010 by

Brian, When Singapore kenna kicked out from Malaysia, people also say that Singapore without hinterland how to survive. Like or not, Singapore has made it great. Continue reading →

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Brisk business at the fair

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

THE second Malaysia Domestic Tourism Fair was more vibrant this year as more than 250 booths were set up — almost 70 per cent more than last year. Continue reading →

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Satchithananthan and Logeswaran of Taiping: two brothers; victims of extrajudicial killings

Posted on May 2, 2010 by

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Rabie Clinches Stage Two Of 2010 Tour Of Malaysia

Posted on April 28, 2010 by

TAIPING, April 28 (Bernama) — South African Johann Rabie of Team Medscheme won the second stage of the 2010 Tour of Malaysia (Jelajah Malaysia 2010) from Teluk Batik to Taiping here on Wednesday. Continue reading →

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