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Bring out the bloggersBY NICOLE TAN, The StarSaturday May 31, 2008 StarMetro takes a look into the wide, wonderful world of blogging with a new column by travel blogger Nicole Tan. This week, she shares her personal experiences and provides some tips on how to start your own blog. BLOGGING may not sound … Read more
PM: Learn from historyBy The StarSaturday May 31, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: History has taught that civilisation will suffer whenever the people’s thoughts are threatened by corruption and decay, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said. The Prime Minister said that because of that, mistakes made throughout history should be understood so that they are not repeated. … Read more
Poultry traders shocked over price increaseBy The StarSaturday May 31, 2008 MUAR: Chicken traders here are shocked over the sudden increase in the price of live chicken supplied by the farms, which have exceeded the ceiling price. The traders received letters from the Federation of Livestock Farmers Association notifying them of the new price, which … Read more
It’s not my letter, says Dr MahathirBy The New Straits TimesMay 30, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad hopes that one day his correspondence with two former Israeli prime ministers will be declassified. “I am saying this because currently, there is a fake letter circulating around. The letter claims … Read more
WHAT BLOGGERS SAY: Toll fracas, Najib in the crosshairsBy The New Straits TimesMay 31, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: The fracas on Tuesday between residents of Bandar Mahkota Cheras and a group of men, believed to be thugs, was the main focus of bloggers this week. Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua expressed his frustration over the … Read more
The law and the art of being popularBy : JOHAN JAAFFAR, Columnist, New Straits TimesMay 31, 2008 WATCHING the images of a senior police officer being hoisted on to the shoulders of the so-called “Cheras barricade breakers” saddened me. According to reports, the barricade was demolished “peacefully” by the crowd in the presence of policemen … Read more
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY: MAY 31; Why young girls take up smokingBy : Annie Freeda Cruez , New Straits TimesMay 31, 2008 “Say NO to Smoking” Despite the government’s anti-smoking efforts, many perceive that society approves of smoking. Research revealed that young girls who had one close friend who smoked are 13 times most … Read more
Myanmar this month resurrected plans to acquire a nuclear research reactor from Russia. Atomstroyexport, a manufacturer owned by Russia’s federal atomic agency Rosatom, said it will, if the deal is sealed, install a 10-megawatt light-water reactor, provide 20 percent enriched uranium-235 fuel and train at least 300 technicians. Download
Parliament may follow British system, says Deputy SpeakerBy SIM LEOI LEOI, LOONG MENG YEE and PAUL CHOO, The StarFriday May 30, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Parliament should sit for the whole year to give MPs more time to debate and pass Bills. This was the suggestion of Deputy Speaker Datuk Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar who said … Read more
‘Mukhsin’ steals hearts of NY reviewers By FOO YEE PING, The StarFriday May 30, 2008 The 2006 flick by director Yasmin Ahmad began its limited six-day engagement. It ends Monday at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). “Mukhsin is the final part of the director’s trilogy about Orked and her family. I am so taken … Read more