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DPM: Teachers have a say in nation’s destiny

PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday reminded teachers that they were responsible for nurturing the country’s future leaders and manpower needs. Continue reading

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The appeal of Maxwell Hill – Malaysia Star

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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Parents happy students arrive home safely

SEPANG: Nobody is happier than the parents and family members when the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia aircraft that bring their loved ones home from the bloody clashes and riots in Egypt arrived here safely today. Continue reading

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Colourful tales of food

A small town lass now living in KL, our blogger this week enjoys good food with good company. Continue reading

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20. Bus passengers fear night travel

KUALA LUMPUR: Many bus passengers are avoiding night travel in the belief that more accidents occur after dark. Continue reading

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8. It’s about time Perak shone

PERAK was, once upon a time, the world’s biggest tin producer. Continue reading

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2. Big plans to lift Perak economy

IPOH: Perak will focus on agriculture and resources, tourism, renewable energy, education. marine, shipbuilding and heavy industries sectors to boost its economy under the Economic Transformation Programme. Continue reading

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27 killed in tour bus crash on Cameron Highlands road

UPDATED IPOH: A bus carrying Thai tourists crashed and overturned today as it came down from Cameron Highlands, killing 27 people and injuring 10 in what is believed to be the worst road accident in Malaysian history. Twenty-two of them died on the spot in the accident at Km15 of the Cameron Highlands-Simpang Pulai Road after the double-decker tour bus crashed onto the divider, went across to … Continue reading

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Woman survives throat slashing in botched robbery

IPOH, Nov 17 — Hotel workers and members of the public apprehended a man who slashed the throat of a woman in a botched robbery at a hotel in Jalan Pasar, Teluk Intan, about 100km from here last night, police said. Hilir Perak OCPD ACP Goh Kok Liang said the women in her 50s was alone in her hotel room when a man in his 20s came knocking on her … Continue reading

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13. Ngeh-Mah debate on Nov 1 to take place in Taiping

IPOH: State executive councillor Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon will take on Perak DAP chairman Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham in a debate to compare Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat administrations of the state. Continue reading

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