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Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:01:59 GMT

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Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:00:59 GMT

Compiled by ESTHER CHANDRAN.

Show Choir needs RM250,000 to participate in New York event

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:00:15 GMT

MALAYSIA’S Splash! Show Choir may have been handpicked to perform on Broadway but they need RM250,000 to get there.

PJ Rotary Club gives two NGOs RM10,000 each

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:51:30 GMT

THE Rotary Club of Petaling Jaya (RCPJ) celebrated its 51st anniversary early this year with a renewed commitment to community service.

Locals singers to share stage with Indian artistes

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:32:01 GMT

FLORIST K. Logeswarean and accounts executive E. Dharshaini are looking forward to rock the stage when they perform at the Edison Awards Show in Chennai, India on Feb 12.

League introduces Douglas Ladner Community Shield in recognition of founding member

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:30:05 GMT

THE Subang Jaya Community Youth Football League (SJCYFL) dished out a pleasant surprise for one of their founding members Douglas Ladner at the launch of this season’s league at their SMK USJ4 homeground in Subang Jaya recently.

Sea of pink: Students wear the shade to raise awareness

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:28:05 GMT

GARDEN International School (GIS) was transformed into a sea of pink recently as students, teachers and parents rallied to raise awareness of breast cancer.

Carlsberg organises CNY open house for guests and media

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:25:56 GMT

TO WELCOME the Year of the Dragon, Carlsberg Malaysia threw a Chinese New Year open house lunch on Feb 1 to celebrate the festive season with guests and the media.

Family of 12 Dragons

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:24:10 GMT

Twelve dragons in one family got together during their reunion dinner to usher in the Year of the Dragon this year. The three generations of “Dragons” are aged between 72 and 12.

Oranges for ‘balik kampung’ crowd

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:23:05 GMT

Etiqa Insurance and Takaful spread the joy of Chinese New Year among city folk by distributing mandarin oranges to those travelling back to their hometowns at three major bus stations in Kuala Lumpur recently.

MCA Youth throws CNY bash for 400 guests

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:22:07 GMT

About 400 Malaysians joined MCA Youth leaders in the ceremonial yee sang tossing at the wing’s Chinese New Year celebration at the party headquarters in Kuala Lumpur recently.

The right to just look

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:20:59 GMT

Just Saying: By JAYAGANDI.

Galaxy of choices for tablet fans

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:20:27 GMT

mobile telecommunications provider Celcom Axiata Berhad is offering Samsung tablet enthusiasts attractive and affordable packages in conjunction with the release of Galaxy Tab 7.0.

Risk of getting cancer can be reduced by taking simple steps, says Dr Saunthari

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:19:46 GMT

CANCER is a word that sends shivers down one’s spine.

Educator finds pleasure in sharing her teaching methods

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:18:52 GMT

THE diversity in Malaysia has made the job of Dr Rosemary Martin, who has dedicated herself to educational development, all the more interesting.

Alarming number of accidents at gantry

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:59:40 GMT

LACK of warning at a gantry and faulty streetlights at the junction of Jalan Kinrara 2 and Jalan Kinrara 3 in Bandar Kinrara 1, Puchong, are worrying motorists in the area.

Former police headquarters slotted for development

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:58:26 GMT

THE former police land in Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, is in the process of being privatised for a commercial development, said Federal Territorries Land and Mineral director-general Datuk Azemi Kasim.

Gaping hole on pavement pose danger

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:56:30 GMT

WALKING on the pavement along Jalan Othman in Petaling Jaya’s Old Town area could be dangerous with several drain covers stolen along the stretch.

Frequent sightings of dolphins in Port Klang

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:54:49 GMT

Although dolphins are rarely seen in this part of the region, lately there have been frequent sightings of these mammals off Port Klang, Pulau Kelang and Westport.

In search of talented young musicians

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:41:23 GMT

THE Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO) is holding another round of auditions to fulfil its aim of encouraging young musicians to appreciate orchestral music and build a pool of well-trained Malaysian instrumentalists.

Bands show off a wide range of styles after dark

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:40:31 GMT

THE long weekend means there is even more reason to let down your hair so put on your dancing shoes and enjoy some great tunes on a night out.

Roaring good time at the mall

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:39:35 GMT

IN CONJUNCTION with the Chinese New Year celebrations, Suria KLCC gave 35 children from Ti-Ratana Welfare Society a chance to enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment at Malaysia’s iconic shopping and leisure destination.

Loyal customer rewarded with super bike

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:38:20 GMT

MOHD Mazwan Abdul Wahab from Cheras could not hide his joy as he received the keys to his brand new Yamaha X26 Diversion 600cc motorcycle which he won in the Petronas Syntium Moto “Rev Up and Win” competition.

Eight composers set the tone

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:03:47 GMT

IN CONJUNCTION with Thaipusam, eight most popular Malaysian Indian composers have written eight singular tracks for the devotional album, Pranavam.

DBKL will buy up defaulters’ units

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:01:12 GMT

KUALA Lumpur City Hall will set up a redemption reserve account to buy up public housing units of loan defaulters after the sixth month.