The Star Online: Metro: North

Aid for housewife to cook up own business

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:37:03 GMT

HOUSEWIFE M. Letchumi from Nibong Tebal, Penang, can now look forward to operating her own economy rice business — thanks to the Federal Government’s 1Azam scheme.

Cards galore in fiery opener

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:35:34 GMT

THREE sackings and four cautions were the highlights of the opening match of the President Cup Group A tie between Kedah and Terengganu T-Team at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar recently.

Face to face with Disney stars

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:32:05 GMT

RAPTUROUS screams and cheers filled the air when two stars from the Disney on Ice show — Donald Duck and Goofy made special appearances at Queensbay Mall in Penang.

BR1M-ming with gratitude

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:31:23 GMT

SOON after he suffered a stroke in the middle of last year, A.S. Sivanesan fractured his left hip and has become an invalid ever since.

Singing their hearts out

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:29:46 GMT

AFTER three preliminary rounds, 18 aspiring singers have qualified for the Mandarin Singing Competition organised by the Sunshine chain of stores in Penang.

Happy homecoming

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:28:29 GMT

FANS of local celebrity Aniu were given a treat when he made an appearance at the Queensbay Mall in Penang to promote his latest film ‘The Wedding Diary’.

A spiritual journey

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:25:58 GMT

SMASHED coconuts covered the streets of George Town, Penang, during the Thaipusam celebration as devotees along the route of a silver chariot procession prayed for health and success.

Opening minds with new iPads

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:15:22 GMT

VISITORS to the Kedah State Public Library can now look forward to checking out the new iPad 2 for free at the Lincoln Corner, thanks to the Public Affairs Office of the US Embassy.

Brighter future all sewn up

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:15:09 GMT

TWO Indian entrepreneurs in the textile industry are looking forward to expanding their businesses upon receiving soft loans from Tekun Nasional.

Pensioner upset with rejection of Sara 1Malaysia application

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:14:33 GMT

A PENSIONER has expressed disappointment after his Skim Ama nah Rakyat 1Malaysia (Sara 1Malaysia) application was turned down.

Asian dance company treated to special dinner

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:12:55 GMT

A SPECIAL dinner was held to welcome the renowned Asian contemporary dance company, Cloud Gate at St Jo’s in Gurney Paragon, Penang.

Hawkers get free aprons and caps

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:12:54 GMT

HAWKERS on the Penang mainland received a surprise visit from two Seberang Prai Municipal councillors and two former councillors who distributed 2,000 aprons and RM2,000 caps which were custom-made.

Charity dinner spreads CNY joy

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:12:54 GMT

A CAPTIVATING lion dance greeted guests as they arrived for the CAM Industries Annual Chinese New Year Charity dinner.

Entrepreneurs show they care for needy folk

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:12:54 GMT

THE business world has not forgotten the needy in society during this festive period.

MCA veterans vital to garner support for election candidates

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:12:54 GMT

MCA veterans were asked to play their part to help the party win more seats in the next general election.

No sweat for the favourite

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:19:28 GMT

SEBERANG Terus FC (STFC), the hot favourite to lift the inaugural Zarina Catering Cup title, qualified for the final with a 3-1 semi-final victory against Kilat Club.

CNY luncheon for home’s senior citizens, helpers

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:16:28 GMT

SIXTY-SIX senior citizens and nine helpers of the Rumah Sejahtera Permatang Tinggi in Jalan Besar, Permatang Tinggi, Central Seberang Prai, Penang, were treated to a Chinese New Year luncheon courtesy of Sunway Carnival Mall and Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya.

Entertainment while you wait

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:15:41 GMT

ROAD users slowed down along the relatively busy Perak Road-Datuk Keramat Road junction in Penang to catch a glimpse of an unusual performance.

Spacious condo units a big draw at open house

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:13:00 GMT

VISITORS had plenty to see and do at a Chinese New Year open house held at the Mah Sing Group’s sales gallery in Batu Maung, Pe-nang.

Beauties all about the kebaya

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:10:18 GMT

BEAUTY and heritage will dovetail when the Miss Penang Kebaya 2012 pageant sashays into the state later this month.

Praying for hit movie

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:07:04 GMT

BEFORE the production of local Tamil movie Gentleman could kick offf in Penang, prayers were held at the Sri Muniswarar Temple in Jalan Baru, Prai.

An evening of culture

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:04:58 GMT

The Penang Chinese Town Hall’s (PCTH) Malam Chap Goh Meh 2012 certainly brought out the best of Chinese culture fit for Malaysians of all races and background to enjoy.

Out to save village

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:50:00 GMT

THE Penang Malay Association (Pemenang) plans to convene a mee-ting between historians and profes-sionals in the state with the hope of convin- cing them to preserve Kampung Batu Uban as a heritage site.

Financial planning seminars in aid of charity

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:48:05 GMT

The Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM) Penang Chapter and Rockwills Corpo-ration Sdn Bhd will be working together to organise a social project as part of their corporate social responsibility.

Call for Muslims to settle issues around table

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:48:05 GMT

MUSLIMS should solve problems at the discussion table to prevent any disharmony among them, Kedah Council of Regency Tunku Temenggung Kedah Tan Sri Tunku Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah said.