Bumi contractors want govt to review allocation of bridge jobs

Bumi contractors want govt to review allocation of bridge jobs


Bumi contractors want govt to review allocation of bridge jobs

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 12:56 AM PDT

The Bumiputra Contractors Association of Malaysia (PKMM), Penang branch, wants the federal government to review the award of jobs for the Penang Second Bridge project as its members had so far been sidelined.

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Raya toll discounts Aug 30-31

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 12:56 AM PDT

Motorists will enjoy discounts of between five and 37.5 per cent, amounting to about RM7 million, at 24 tolled expressways nationwide on Aug 30 and 31 for the coming Aidilfitri celebrations.

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Oil & gas to play major role in Sabah's development

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 12:55 AM PDT

A prominent Sabahan familiar with the oil and gas industry says the oil and gas sector is poised to play a major role in the future development of Sabah.

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Change again?

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 12:55 AM PDT

I always wonder why changes are constantly made to our education, and why there are always problems every time after a change is made.

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Penang DAP HQ torched

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 12:54 AM PDT

A fire broke out at Penang DAP headquarters in Jalan Talipon here early this morning damaging the party's signboard and main door.

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Maybank auto financing to grow 10-12%

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 12:53 AM PDT

Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) expects its car financing to grow by between 10 and 12 per cent this year from RM26 billion in 2010.

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Cambodian 'Avatars' rally to save forest

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 12:35 AM PDT

More than one hundred villagers dressed as the forest people from the hit film "Avatar" protested in the Cambodian capital Thursday against the destruction of the country's Prey Lang forest.

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Hunt for antique fishing rods, tackles

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 12:34 AM PDT

For enthusiasts who like collecting stuffs, there is always an urge to collect incredible things that are beyond imagination. It is understandable if one is eager to keep antique radios or clocks but have you ever heard of anyone who makes collecting fishing rods and tackles a hobby?

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Australian sacked for Facebook rant

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 12:32 AM PDT

An Australian man who posted a foul-mouthed rant against management on social networking site Facebook has lost an employment tribunal appeal after he was sacked.

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Closure of migrant schools in China sparks anguish

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 12:23 AM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - China has shut down 24 schools for the children of migrant workers in Beijing forcing more than 14,000 students to drop out, state media said, sparking anger among parents who say they face discrimination.



Stem cell team aims for spare heart parts in 5 years

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 11:52 PM PDT

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Stem cell researchers in Hong Kong and the United States are trying to grow spare parts for the human heart that may be ready for tests on people within five years, they said on Thursday.



Biden tells China cooperation key for global economy

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 11:52 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - Global economic health rests on the United States and China finding common ground, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told China's leader-in-waiting, Xi Jinping, in talks aimed at shoring up faith in the dollar.



Kota Siputeh seat not vacant, court rules

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 11:51 PM PDT

The Kota Siputeh seat is not vacant, Court of Appeal rules today. This overruled the High Court's decision in November last year to declare the seat vacant.

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Police urged to tackle issue on public perception

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 11:51 PM PDT

The Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) need to tackle the issue on public perception of the force, particularly those entrusted with the task of enforcement, effectively, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

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Malaysia among most sought after countries for education

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 11:50 PM PDT

Malaysia is the 11th most sought after country for tertiary education among international students, said Private Higher Education Institutions deputy director-general Datin Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir.

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Winemakers toast harvest in Mexican desert

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 11:50 PM PDT

Despite a lack of recognition abroad and a drug war that has made tourists flee, Mexico's winemakers see cause to celebrate as drinking habits evolve in the land of tequila. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2011.

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Teenager in second shark attack in Russia in past day

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 11:29 PM PDT

A shark on Thursday attacked a 16-year-old youth in Russia's Primorye region, officials said, a day after a man lost his hands in a similar shark attack unprecedented for the region.

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Kim goes sailing as North Koreans seek food - report

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 11:21 PM PDT

SEOUL (Reuters) - As a growing number of North Koreans battle food shortages, the impoverished country's leader has reportedly been sailing his luxury yacht in waters off his deluxe villa.



Syria's Assad says to stop police operations - U.N.

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 11:21 PM PDT

AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has told U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon that military and police operations against pro-democracy protesters have stopped, the United Nations said.



Slower economic growth

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 11:08 PM PDT

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has also said that if the debt crises in Europe and the US were to develop into a world economic recession, Malaysia, particularly the manufacturing sector, would surely be affected. Layoff might be necessary if there is a decline in exports.

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