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Backstage peek: Cheng showing Shields’ dressing room at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York. NEW YORK: Malaysian interior designer Niki Cheng can now add Hollywood actress Brooke Shields as one of her many fans.Cheng decorated the backstage room for the star who is now taking the lead female role in the Broadway play, The Addams Family, being staged at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre here.“Yes, I did

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KUALA LUMPUR: THE RM20 banknote has made a comeback after a 16- year absence, with the launch of the latest currency series by Bank Negara Malaysia.The fourth series of the currency will see newly designed banknotes in denominations of RM1, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50 and RM100.These notes will carry enhanced security features, including shadow image, clear window, watermark portrait with pixel and

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PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak hailed national squash queen Datuk Nicol Ann David today as the country's most successful sports icon, saying her ability to defend the world title for six consecutive years is unmatched.Speaking to reporters after receiving a courtesy call by the World No. 1 squash player at his office here, Najib expressed the hope that her success would spur

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KUALA LUMPUR: After a colourful 83-year history and the coronation of seven of the 13 Yang di-Pertuan Agong in its premises, the curtain comes down on Istana Negara today.The majestic white edifice with gold-coloured domes, a familiar sight to those passing Jalan Syed Putra, is officially decommissioned when the head of state's flag is lowered in a ceremony steeped in tradition today.And

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PETALING JAYA: Zulfadli Zulkifli stood tall in Taipei as tears of joy rolled down his cheeks yesterday. He had, after all, just conquered the world.The 18-year-old Zulfadli had made history again as the first Malaysian to win the boys’ singles crown at the world junior badminton championships. He had, in April, been the first Malaysian to win the Asian junior crown in Lucknow, India.And he pulled

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KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims will celebrate Hari Raya Aidil Adha on Nov 6, said Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Datuk Syed Danial Syed Ahmad.“In adherence to the command of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the consent of the Rulers, I hereby declare that the date has been set for Sunday, Nov 6,” he said in an announcement.*Taken from NST Online

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Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah will be king for second timeKUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, will serve as the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong for five years from Dec 13, becoming the only ruler to serve as the king of Malaysia for a second time.aThe special meeting of the Conference of Rulers yesterday, which elected Sultan Abdul Halim, 83, also elected the Sultan

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PUTRAJAYA: Construction of the Klang Valley MY Rapid Transit (KVMRT) is expected to begin in the second or third quarter of next year, MRT Co chief executive officer Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid said today.Currently, some advanced work is being done for the project, he told reporters after signing a document on the official handing over of the KVMRT project by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (

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LANGKAWI: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has given its approval to extend Langkawi's status as a geopark, until 2015.Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) public relations officer Ramizi Hasan said the approval followed, after a review by two Unesco officers in July. He said the Langkawi Geopark was declared by the Unesco Global Geopark Network as

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* One off cash assistance of RM500 to all households with a monthly income of RM3,000 and below, costing RM1.8 billion to benefit 3.4 million households.* One off RM100 aid for each school pupil aged 6 to 16.* One off RM200 cash voucher for all Malaysian school pupils and higher learning institution students* Ceiling for house prices under a government deposit guarantee scheme for first time

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PETALING JAYA: Pua Khein-Seng (pic), the man who invented the pen drive, has been praised by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for his pride as a Malaysian.Pua, who was raised in Sekinchan, Selangor, kicked off the 1Malaysia roundtable discussion on “Enhancing local environment for development of IT industry and fostering of IT engineering talents” on Monday.The 36-year-old is the founder

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PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia's population stood at 28.3 million at the end of 2010 compared with 23.3 million in 2000, according to the 2010 Population and Housing Census final report.Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said an average annual population growth rate of 2.0% was registered between the two censuses.A census is conducted every 10 years.“The rate was lower

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(Anti-clockwise, from the top) the first series of coins minted in 1967; the second series of coins which made their appearance in 1989; and the third series of coins set to debut next year.KUALA LUMPUR: The third series of Malaysian coins will be available for circulation by early next year, 20 years after the current coins were launched.The series of new coins comprising the five sen, 10 sen,

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has been ranked the most peaceful country in South East Asia, the fourth safest in the Asia Pacific behind New Zealand, Japan and Australia, and the 19th safest and peaceful out of 153 countries in the world.This ranking by the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2011 is the first time that Malaysia has been placed that high since 2007, being one of the six non-European nations making

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AJC Planning Consultants director Ahmad Jefri Clyde (second from left) briefing Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on the River of Life project after the launch of a RM4 billion river beautification project in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. — NST picture by Aizuddin SaadKUALA LUMPUR: With the launch of a RM4 billion river cleaning up and beautification project yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri

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Wan Muhammad Hazzim Wan Muhammad Zulkifli with his winning entry. — Bernama pictureALOR GAJAH: A Malaysian teenager here emerged as the winner of the Iridescent Artwork competition to produce a logo for Iridescent, the new single for the sixth edition of Hollywood blockbuster Transformers.Wan Muhammad Hazzim Wan Muhammad Zulkifli, 17, from SMK Datuk Dol Said said the logo took him half-a-day to

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PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak launched the first of many 1Malaysia shops in the country, designed to help bring down the prices of goods and ease the burden of the common man.He noted that the launch of the shop showed that the 1Malaysia concept was not just a slogan but it took care of the people's basic needs.Najib said that as the country marched towards becoming a

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Melissa Sandhu (centre) and Hanif Zainal Abidin (left) admiring the Funk Up The Wheels advertisement on the Rapid Mobile. — Picture by G.S. Narinder SinghGEORGE TOWN: Rapid Penang tied up with renowned car audio maker Blaupunkt to fit state-of-the-art mobile entertainment system on board one of its buses to entice more people to use public transport.Rapid Penang creative and communications

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KUALA LUMPUR: The price of RON97 petrol will be reduced by 10 sen effective midnight tonight, to RM2.80 per litre.The chairman of the Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM), Datuk Hashim Othman, said the drop in the price of the fuel was in line with the current world market price."It's good that the price drops, it can ease the burden of RON97 petrol consumers, although only 10 sen, at

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Economic Transformation Programme has reached a new milestone and has to date recorded a total of RM170.28bil in investment.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said it was possible to achieve a 6% growth or more, adding that economic transformation was beginning to bear fruit in a relatively short time.Najib and the ETP's project owners pose for a photo session. AZMAN

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Natural products and organic toiletries are some of the items on sale at the Green Heroes Unite campaign.TODAY'S youth are more wired up, plugged in, worldlier and savvier than ever.In this age of social media, youth today are always connected, one way or another, to the world wide web. With easy access to information and events from around the world, youth today are more exposed to environmental

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Driving into Putrajaya is like entering a magical kingdom consisting of buildings with various architectural styles, including from India, the Middle East and Europe.One of the early buildings is the Perbadanan Putrajaya complex, a landmark in Persiaran Perdana, Precinct 3.The building is a contemporary interpretation of traditional Islamic architecture. The main feature is the gerbang (gateway)

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THERE is not much that you can get for RM1 now, but you can get a glimpse of Putrajaya for just that.The ‘Best of Putrajaya Tour’, an initiative by the Putrajaya Corporation (Pjc), is aimed at giving visitors a taste of what the city has to offer.From the bus, tourists will get to see the Prime Minister’s office and residence, Putra Mosque, Seri Bakti Bridge, Taman Warisan Pertanian, Putrajaya

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JOHOR BARU: All passport holders can renew their travel documents online from next month.Under the newly-introduced MyOnline Pasport renewal system, they only need to submit their renewal applications and payment, and upload their photographs. They may collect their passports two hours later at any Immigration office of their choice.The facility was first introduced in the Klang Valley on May 1.

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KUALA LUMPUR: All Inland Revenue Board (IRB) offices around the country will keep their service counters open from 8am to 8pm today, the last day to submit the 2010 income tax returns.A total of more that 1.5 million returns have been received by IRB so far including more than 108,000 filed via e-Filing yesterday alone.IRB public relations officer Masrun Maslim said in view of the good response

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A jubilant iPad 2 fan, who was among hundreds who queued up at Mid Valley Megamall yesterday, showing his ‘precious catch’. — NST picture by Yong Chee ChoongKUALA LUMPUR: Move aside Justin Bieber, it's iPad 2's turn to turn Malaysians into frenzy mode.Apple did it again as thousands of iPad fans thronged its stores around the Klang Valley yesterday to get their hands on the new gadget.The launch

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BALIK PULAU: The federal government is to develop Penang into the third metropolis (urban area) in the country, after the Klang Valley and Johor Baharu, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today.He said a committee to study and implement the plan comprised representatives from the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA), the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (Pemandu)

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Doraemon from Japan is one of the more popular balloons.PUTRAJAYA: More than 300,000 visitors are expected to throng the third Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, which started on Thursday.Launched by Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin, the four-day fiesta will feature 27 top balloonists from 14 countries.Among others, the

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Sungai Buloh-Kajang MRT project is only the beginning of improved public transport services for the future, says Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar."The project is part of a 20-year master plan to raise the standard of public transport service in stages."The plan is scheduled to be ready in September," he said during his visit to Balai

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PETALING JAYA: Malaysians have been advised not to panic over the tsunami that hit Japan.Meteorological Department deputy director-general Che Gayah Ismail said rough seas and high water level warning for the coast of Sabah and Labuan, following the tsunami warning alert for the Philippines and Indonesia, was lifted at 9.40pm last night.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre had issued a tsunami

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KUALA LUMPUR: After an eight-year wait, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s highly-anticipated autobiography hits the bookstores today.The book titled A Doctor in the House: The Memoirs of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad comprises 62 chapters spanning 809 pages.In it, the former prime minister covers a wide range of topics and reveals the behind-the-scene drama of many events such as Ops Lalang, the Judiciary, his

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Picture by Sharafiq Abd SamadSEREMBAN: The Seremban Municipal Council is planning to build a multi-storey parking complex near the Seremban wet market to overcome the parking woes around town.Council president Datuk Abd Halim Abd Latif said based on plans mooted by the council and state government, the complex is expected to be ready in three years.He said the duration was needed because several

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JOHOR BARU: Spend RM100 in a single receipt at any Pikom PC Fair nationwide and stand a chance to win a brand new Mazda 2 worth over RM100,000.The PC Fair, which features more than 645 exhibitors offering products from Fujitsu, Dell, Apple and Sony among others at discounted prices will be held at 16 locations nationwide.The National ICT Association of Malaysia (Pikom) president Shaifubahrim

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PETALING JAYA: Professionals from the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, accounting and finance industry, banking, logistics and sales have a lot to cheer about this year – their salaries are set to rise by as much as 30% compared with last year.The Robert Walters Global Salary Survey 2011 for Malaysia has revealed that a wage increase of between 5% and 30% would sweep across

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MALACCA: The country's most anticipated ICT consumer event, PC Fair, is back with a bang.Promising attractive bargains on tech tools, gadgets and accessories, the PC Fair kicked off its first edition at the Malacca International Convention Centre, here, yesterdayThe fair is the very first PC fair for the year and holds great significance for Pikom as it marks the 25th anniversary of the National

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PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian economy grew 4.8% in the fourth quarter of 2010, boosted by higher private and public sector spending.“The slower growth in the global economy, however, had led to weaker growth in external demand,” Bank Negara said today in a statement.“On the supply side, all economic sectors, with the exception of the primary sectors, continued to expand further during the quarter,

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KUALA LUMPUR: Robert Kuok, the sugar king who owns a string of five-star hotels in the region, retained his position as the richest individual in Malaysia with assets worth a staggering RM50.04 billion with telecommunications tycoon T. Ananda Krishnan, who is worth RM45.78 billion, coming in a close second.In third place is Public Bank chairman Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow, who moved up one notch with a

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KUCHING: The city's future public transport system could be similar to Hong Kong's where land, water transport and development of small businesses like convenience stores, are an integral part of an integrated plan.State Urban Development Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg, in disclosing this yesterday, said he has an ally in the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) with whom he shared

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The Electric Train Service (ETS) and Komuter service, which was supposed to have started at the Senawang and Sg Gadut train stations in December last year, will now start in May.Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the commissioning of the rail services was delayed due to bad weather and land acquisition problems.“The stations are as good as ready and track testing is already

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Minister of Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Datuk Raja Nong Chik Datuk Raja Zainal Abidin (left), looking at a proposed upgrade of Masjid Jamek in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Syarfiq Abd SamadKUALA LUMPUR: The government, through 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), has allocated RM20 million to upgrade Masjid Jamek in Kampung Baru

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SEREMBAN: Return to Nature will be the tourism slogan for Negri Sembilan this year in line with other tourism packages of the state which are mostly nature-related.State executive councillor for Tourism Datuk Mohamad Razi Kail said the slogan was aimed at enhancing the tourism sector in the state."The new slogan will be used to promote Negri Sembilan as an eco-tourism destination.This is because

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FOR a 123-year-old building that started out as a wet market, Central Market in Kuala Lumpur still draws a steady crowd. The building is a testament that old buildings can be preserved, restored and transformed into a place that is still relevant to modern times. A visit to Central Market today is definitely a worthwhile and an enriching experience — visitors and tourists get to immerse

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KUALA LUMPUR: Panorama Langkawi Sdn Bhd (PLSB) has extended operating hours of the Langkawi Cable Car service to 10pm during Chinese New Year holidays to allow visitors to enjoy the night view from the top of Gunung Machinchang.The normal operating hours of the cable car service was until 6pm between Monday to Thursday and 7pm on Friday to Sunday, as well as public holidays."Besides enjoying the

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MALIAU BASIN : Malaysia is very keen to list Sabah’s Lost World, the Maliau Basin, as a Unesco World Heritage Site.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, in endorsing the state government’s proposal, said that a world heritage listing will bring attention and interest to the 58,400ha untouched tropical rainforest which is only slightly smaller than Singapore.He said the listing of Mount

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PETALING JAYA: Veteran RTM newscaster and television personality Harjit Singh Hullon said it had always been his dream to appear on television.“Ever since the first time I tuned in to the radio, I knew I wanted my voice to be heard too,” he said after being named the ‘longest serving television news presenter’ by the Malaysia Book of Records yesterday after 38 years of service with the government

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PUTRAJAYA: The 1Malaysia medical service through the post specifically for those suffering from chronic diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, was launched yesterday by Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.He said with the service, patients need not go to hospital to get their medication."The medication will be sent to their house, office or any destination they choose by

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KUALA LUMPUR: The new Federal Territories official song, featuring a new melody and beat, will be launched by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at the Dataran Merdeka on Saturday.Federal Territories and Urban Well-Being Minister Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin said the song, “Maju dan Sejahtera,” underwent changes which were approved by the Cabinet.The launch would be held in

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Artist’s impression of the tower when completed. — Bernama picLANGKAWI -- A 135-metre tower is to be built in Langkawi at an estimated cost of over RM10 million.Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is confident that the new landmark on the resort island will be another tourist attraction."I have been given the honour of naming the tower, but have not come up with anything suitable yet," the former Prime

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PETALING JAYA: The mass rapid transit (MRT) system will serve 1.2 million people with a daily ridership of 442,000, according to a source familiar with the project.It will have 50% more carrying capacity than the current light rail transit (LRT), which has a capacity of about 30,000 passengers at present per hour per direction, although it is carrying about 35,000 people currently per hour per

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OXFORDSHIRE: Lotus Renault GP (LRGP) has named 28-year-old Malaysian Fairuz Fauzy as its reserve driver for this year's Formula One (F1) season.Announcing this at the team's headquarters in Enstone here Tuesday, team principal Eric Boullier said the arrangement for Fairuz was a one-year renewable contract.He said the plan was for Fairuz to be the first driver to enter the LRGP Academy, race in

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PETALING JAYA: The cost of building the mass rapid transit (MRT) transport system, which is scheduled to begin construction in six months, may swell beyond the projected RM36.6bil as developers and residents have begun lobbying on the proposed locations and types of stations.Business leaders want the MRT stations to be located close to the centre of commercial activity, in some cases where they

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Penang Bridge: Some 60,000 people were excited to walk across the bridge a week prior to the official opening.ON Sept 14, 1985, the Penang Bridge was officially opened to the public by the then deputy prime minister Tun Musa Hitam.A week prior to the official opening, a party was thrown on the bridge to celebrate the three-and-a-half years of hard work and sacrifices put into it.Some 60,000

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The Garden wing of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa in Penang.GEORGE TOWN: The Daily Telegraph is one of United Kingdom's leading newspaper with a daily circulation of 600,00 copies surpassing other dailies such as The Times, Guardian and Independent.Recently, the newspaper's travel writers selected Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa as one of "The 50 Best Hotels in the World".The

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KOTA KINABALU: Former chief minister Datuk Mohd Salleh Tun Said (pic) has been appointed Sabah Assembly Speaker.The 51-year-old Salleh will be sworn in as Speaker on Monday by Yang Di Pertua Negeri Datuk Seri Juhar Mahiruddin who on Jan 1 vacated the Speaker position to become the head of state.Announcing the appointment, Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman said Salleh will have to vacate his

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KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian student made the nation proud when she received 10 A1s in Singapore's GCE O Level examination.Chia Pei Yun, who hails from Kuala Lumpur, moved to Singapore to study at CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls School on a Singapore-Asean Scholarship.She received her results on Monday.Singapore Today reported that even though Chia had a reason to celebrate, her road to success was not

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HONG KONG: The locations of the 35 stations of the first mass rapid transit (MRT) line from Sg Buloh to Kajang are expected to be finalised between April and May, says Land Public Transport Commi­ssion (SPAD) chief executive officer, Mohd Nur Ismal Kamal."We have not finalised the locations yet. We have the ideas ... we have the potential locations but nothing is finalised as it needs to be done

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PUTRAJAYA: Prof Datuk Dr Muhamad Rasat Muhamad, 57, has been appointed the third president of Multimedia University (MMU) effective today.MMU said in a statement the former deputy vice-chancellor (research and innovation) of University Malaya replaces Prof Dr Zaharin Yusoff who has served the university for the past three years.Muhamad Rasat holds a doctorate in semiconductor technology from the

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A crowd at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur listening to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s New Year message aired on television last night. — NST picture by Effendy RashidNajib urges Malaysians to fulfil responsibilityKUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak yesterday urged all Malaysians to fulfil their responsibility to build a better future and place the country in its rightful

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THE Integrated Transportation Terminal Bandar Tasik Selatan (ITT-BTS) is set to open tomorrow despite a Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Ministry directive postponing it to Feb 2.The ministry’s secretary-general, Datuk Ahmad Phesal Talib, said the terminal would be opened on Feb 2 simultaneously with the Puduraya bus terminal.“In accordance to the views of residents, the ministry is urging

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K. Rajagobal has proved he got the Midas touch after backing up last year's Sea Games triumph by bringing home the AFF Suzuki Cup 12 months later.But the national coach cautioned against expecting miracles from this young national squad and pleaded for patience to develop them into a stronger unit.Wednesday's title-winning showing in Jakarta meant success has come early for Rajagobal and his

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A distinct lack of excitement at M-League matches left FAM with a few burning questions.MALAYSIAN football received a huge lift following the national team's win in the AFF Suzuki Cup but this is only the start on the long road to recovery.Much still needs to be done, not least strengthening the domestic league and instituting proper development plans at the youth level.The FA of Malaysia (FAM)

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Safee Sali (front) holds off Indonesian defender Hamka Hamzah in their AFF Suzuki Cup final second leg in Jakarta on Wednesday.SAFEE Sali had every right to savour his return to international football when his goals fired Malaysia to victory in the AFF Suzuki Cup on Wednesday.The Selangor striker saved his best for the latter stage of the tournament with three goals against Indonesia over the two

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) is expected to implement automatic salary deduction on loan borrowers from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) from Jan 1, 2012.IRB director-general Tan Sri Hasmah Abdullah said the board was drafting the law, system and operation with PTPTN to enable it to recover the loans more effectively.“The draft, which is being fine-tuned,

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TAWAU: Malaysia expects to achieve 100% literacy for adults at the latest by 2016, said Deputy Rural and Regional Minister Datuk Hassan Malik.He said it was possible this could be achieved by 2012 based on the aggressive approach taken by concerning the matter by the Social Development Department (Kemas), an agency under the ministry."The number of adults in the country who are illiterate or

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KUALA LUMPUR: MIC leaders yesterday bade an emotional farewell to the man who has been their father and the law, the rambunctious leader who even ordered a dress code for the Central Working Committee members."He has scolded me over the phone for my mistakes, that's the nature of the tutelage. Now he is going with his head held high," P. Kamalanathan, 44, the newest MIC parliamentarian, summed up

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JUST few months ago, Alex Liew was contemplating retirement from competitive bowling and the final decision was to be made after the Asian Games.But it looks like the 34-year-old will soldier on after earning his second gold medal -- the All Events -- at the Tianhe Bowling Hall yesterday.Yesterday's victory means Alex has achieved a milestone in the men's competition as he is the only Malaysian

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GUANGZHOU: Five-time World Open champion Nicol David clinched a third Asian Games title today with compatriot Mohamad Azlan Iskander completing a Malaysian double with the men’s gold.Top seed David carved out a 11-8, 8-11, 11-6, 11-7 win over Hong Kong’s Annie Au.The victory follows the Malaysian star’s Asiad gold triumphs in Kuala Lumpur in 1998 and Doha four years ago.David, who has been world

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GUANGZHOU: The combination of Adrian Ang and Alex Liew set the Tianhe Bowling Hall ablaze as they clinched Malaysia's third gold medal of the Asian Games here Wednesday.In the men's double competition, the Malaysian duo accumulated 2,711 pinfalls, 20 pins ahead of their nearest contender, Shogo Wada-Tomokatsu Yamashita of Japan and Jason Yeung Nathan-Remy Ong of Singapore.The Japanese and the

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The waterspout that appeared off the Gurney Drive seafront. It was visible for 20 minutes.GEORGE TOWN: A waterspout which suddenly appeared off the popular Gurney Drive seafront here left thousands of people in shock and awe on Monday evening.The natural phenomenon, which occurred amid strong winds and heavy rain, was a sight to behold.Members of the public and motorists stopped their vehicles

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(From left) Malaysia's Asian Games contingent chef-de-mission Datuk Zolkples Embong, wushu gold medallist Chai Fong Ying and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek show the No 1 sign after Fong Ying won the taijijian-taijiquan combined events at the Nansha Stadium yesterday.CHAI Fong Ying ensured that the Negaraku was heard for the first time at a medal presentation ceremony of the Asian

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LONDON: Proton's Exora Extended Range EV (5304) won an award in the best range extended electric vehicles category during the inaugural Brighton to London future car rally on Saturday, giving a boost to the company's effort in the production of eco-friendly cars.In the event, organised by the Royal Automobile Club for eco-friendly cars, 64 cars including Proton's Saga Electric and Exora Extended

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GEORGE TOWN: Public transport operator Rapid Penang Sdn Bhd has introduced a new product, Rapid Passport, for foreign and domestic tourists visiting the state.The Rapid Passport is a pre-paid ticket which allows tourists to enjoy seven days unlimited travel onboard Rapid Penang buses for RM30.It comes with a free Queensbay Mall tourist and traveller card, which entitles them to a series of

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KUALA LUMPUR: The price of RON 97 is up 5 sen to RM2.15 per litre from Tuesday and reflects the price of petrol in the global market, said Deputy Domestic Trade, Co-operative and Consumerism Minister Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim.The price of the more widely used RON 95 remains at RM1.85 per litre."It was announced on July 16 that the price of Ron 97 will be subjected to a managed float,'' she said

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PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia's broadband penetration has exceeded the targeted 50 per cent by year's end with the next goal being 75 per cent by 2015.Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that it had crossed the 53 per cent mark as of the middle of the month after being just at 22 per cent in 2008.The penetration rate for cellular phones had exceeded 31 million, marking a 108 per cent

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MALACCA: Embracing green technology in its tourism industry, the state government yesterday launched the country's first "Solar Trishaw" to attract more green tourists.The trishaw, which can be ridden like a motorcycle with electric-powered mechanism, was launched by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam at the Hang Jebat Sports Complex here yesterday.State Tourism and Culture Committee

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MELAKA: The RM16.5 million Sungai Melaka tourist monorail connecting Taman Rempah to the Hang Tuah Station in Jalan Bunga Raya was launched by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam today.This latest tourism-aimed project uses green technology from China and it covers a 1.6 km route that runs parallel to Sungai Melaka, connecting Hang Tuah Station and the Hang Jebat Station in Taman Rempah.The

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KUALA LUMPUR: Following are the highlights of 2011 Budget tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is also Finance Minister, at the Dewan Rakyat today:* A mixed development project including affordable houses to be developed at a cost of RM10 billion in Sungai Buloh and is expected to be completed by 2025.* Another landmark project "Warisan Merdeka" which includes a 100-storey

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Malaysian Economic Report 2010/2011 business highlights:* Crude oil reserves stood at 5.8 billion barrels as at Jan 1, 2010, estimated to last 24 years based on current production level;*Crude oil output expected to decline 1.3 per cent to 633,100 bpd (barrels per day) due to scheduled plant maintenance and implementation of the Reservoir Management Plan by Petronas to sustain long-term crude oil

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SHAH ALAM: Proton Holdings today unveiled the Proton Inspira based on the Mitsubishi Lancer four-door sedan, finally ending months of speculation of how the successor to the Waja model would look like.The whole car was not shown at the media preview at Proton’s Centre of Excellence this morning. Rather a mock-up of the front portion of the car was displayed on a truck, which will be making its

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Malaysia's Datuk Lee Chong Wei returns a shot against England's Rajiv Ouseph during their men's singles badminton final match at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi October 14, 2010. - REUTERS/Krishnendu HalderNEW DELHI: Datuk Lee Chong Wei won the gold medal in the men's singles badminton at the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) here today.He defeated England's Rajiv Ouseph 21-10, 21-8 at the Sri

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Pandelela Rinong performs her routine in the 10m platform yesterday. Pandelela scored 371.05 points to win gold.THE Negaraku was played for the first time ever at a Commonwealth Games aquatics venue yesterday and Malaysia had the impish Pandelela Rinong to thank for.The 16-year-old, who has shown so much promise, proved that the faith in her was justified with a magnificent win in the 10m

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Nicol David celebrates after beating England’s Jenny Duncalf 11-3, 11-5, 11-7 in the final last night.IF there were any doubts before, Nicol David put them all to rest at the Siri Fort Indoor Stadium last night by confirming she is the greatest woman player squash has ever known by winning the Commonwealth Games gold.Jenny Duncalf, a player who had raised some of the doubts by beating Nicol twice

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Badrul Hisham Mahzan (second from left) exchanging MoUs with Datuk Omar Kaseh at Sri Pentas in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. With them are (from left) Datuk Seri Farid Ridzuan, Datuk Ahmad A. Talib and Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam. — NST picture by Hasriyasyah SabudinKUALA LUMPUR: Malacca is expecting more investments once it earns the title of Green Technology State City, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd

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KUALA LUMPUR: The new official song for the Federal Territories (FT) which had been approved by the Cabinet, is in the process of obtaining the consent of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin.Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin said the latest development on the song was expected to be announced by the ministry's secretary-general

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Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei poses with his national flag after defeating China's Lin Dan in their men's single final match at the Japan Super Series 2010 badminton championships in Tokyo. Credit to Reuters.TOKYO: World number one Lee Chong Wei squeezed past old foe Lin Dan of China to win the men’s singles title at the Japan Open today.The top-seeded Malaysian, who reached the final without losing a

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KUALA LUMPUR: Hotels in the city with room rates above RM300 per night recorded an increase of six per cent occupancy, at 68 per cent compared with 62 per cent last year.Hotels with room rates between RM200 to RM299 registered an increase of eight per cent to 67 per cent from the same period last year. Occupancy in hotels with room rates below RM200 but above RM100 also increased last year.The

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PETALING JAYA: Among the larger projects that could come about as a result of the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) are the building of the mass rapid transit (MRT) system and the once-shelved high-speed rail between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.The ETP has also laid down plans to make Malaysia the number one Asian hub for oil field services, cleaning up and beautifying the capital city’s

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PUTRAJAYA: An undersea tunnel between Malaysia and Singapore is an option being considered by both countries, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha said yesterday.He said the tunnel was being considered to realise the rapid transit system between Johor Baru and Woodlands in Singapore, as agreed upon by the two countries at a meeting in May.An undersea tunnel involved high cost but it was an

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GEORGE TOWN: The Health Ministry will be offering scholarships to train 800 specialists in various medical fields next year.Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said there were currently only 5,000 specialists in country.He said there were 30,000 doctors in the country - 20,000 with the Government and the rest in private hospitals or practices.Liow said 400 scholarships were offered in 2008,

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KOTA KINABALU: All eyes will be on the Padang Merdeka here tomorrow evening for the Malaysia Day celebrations.The Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and virtually the whole Federal Cabinet as well as the Chief Ministers of Sabah and Sarawak will be attending the symbolism-filled celebrations to commemorate Malaysia’s 47th birthday.There will be

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KOTA BARU: Tengku Muhammad Faris Petra, eldest son of Sultan Ismail Petra, ascended the throne yesterday to succeed his father as the sultan of Kelantan.The official declaration was made by Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat in a brief ceremony at Istana Balai Besar at 12.20pm.This followed the appointment of Tengku Faris, 41, as the 29th Sultan of Kelantan by Majlis Perajaan Negeri (MPN)

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Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is offering attractive deals for domestic and international destinations at the Matta Fair from Sept 3-10.MAS said on offer are the best one-way travel fares to Taipei at RM599, RM699 to Maldives and Perth, RM1,109 to Melbourne, RM1,619 to London and RM1,899 to Los Angeles.Attractive business class fares are also available to Bangkok at RM899, Hong Kong RM1,709, Taipei

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Nabil Jeffri tests the Lotus Racing F1 car on an airfield runway in Duxford, eastern England.LONDON: Malaysian Nabil Jeffri became Formula One's youngest test driver at the age of 16 on Wednesday, after being driven to the track by his proud father.Nabil, still too young to take a driving test in Britain or drive on public roads, conducted a day of straight line aerodynamic testing for F1

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway and the East Coast Expressway Phase 1 (ECE 1) will be toll-free from 9pm till 6am on Sept 7, 8, 15 and 16, said Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor.He said it was a Hari Raya gift to motorists from MTD Group while 24 other expressway concession holders were giving toll discounts up to 40 per cent from 12.01am till 7am from Sept 6 till 8 for the

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KUALA LUMPUR: It was a sight to behold and a moment to cherish as intense patriotic spirit rose into the air as thousands of people joined leaders for the 53rd National Day celebration at the Putra Stadium indoor arena in Bukit Jalil, here.The celebration, themed "1Malaysia Transforming the Nation", the first to be held indoor, was marked by colourful performances, a 14-gun salute, reading of

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The busy Jalan Lock Yew as seen in 1979. KUALA LUMPUR: Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Tun Dr Ismail, Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Jalan Tan Cheng Lock, Jalan Loke Yew, Jalan Tun Perak... we see these road signs or rattle off these names practically every day as we traverse the roads in the city, paying little heed to who the personalities on these signposts were.The names

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Does Kuala Lumpur need a Mass Rapid Transit system to resolve its congestion woes? StarMetro gets the views of two experts in mass transit systems.The public transport system in every developed city in the world must be excellent. Without a first-class public transport system, Kuala Lumpur can never stand up and be counted as one of the best cities in the world.Yet in this age and time, KL-ites

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KUALA LUMPUR: New study loan borrowers will no longer have a means of defaulting on their payments upon graduation.Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin said all first-year students who obtained study loans from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) this year will be given a file number with the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) upon signing the agreement documents to allow

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KUALA LUMPUR: Workers who work on the Malaysia Day public holiday on Sept 16 will be entitled to a paid holiday, Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam said Wednesday.This was provided for under Section 60D(1)(b) of the Employment Act 1955, he said in a statement.The government has declared Sept 16 as a public holiday in view of Malaysia Day beginning this year.*Taken from The Star

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KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia, Malaysia's leading low cost carrier, is offering fares as low as RM9 to domestic destinations and RM29 to international destinations for travel between January 3 and March 31, 2011 under its Merdeka sale promotion.Under the Merdeka sales campaign, fares for travel from Kuala lumpur to Langkawi, Alor Setar, Johor Bahru, Penang, Kota Bharu and Terengganu have been priced from

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