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  • 19. Your 10 Questions for Datuk Ahmad Faizal Abdul Rahman Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:22PMDatuk Ahmad Faizal Abdul Rahman answers your 10 questions.
  • Twenty bumi listings planned Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 6:42PMKUALA LUMPUR: About 20 companies are expected to be listed on the local bourse under the Government’s Skim Jejak Jaya Bumiputra (SJJB).
  • Auction of ‘special’ paintings Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 9:27PMA SERIES of paintings created by intellectually-challenged artists in Penang will be put up for auction to raise funds for charity.
  • 19. Fine-tuning necessaryfor housing scheme Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 8:11PMBESIDES the possibility of the Government providing land for free or at low cost, another issue surrounding the My First Home (MFH) scheme is the general consensus that it is unrealistic to have the same limit on monthly income and property price acros...
  • Fine-tuning necessaryfor housing scheme Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 7:17PMBESIDES the possibility of the Government providing land for free or at low cost, another issue surrounding the My First Home (MFH) scheme is the general consensus that it is unrealistic to have the same limit on monthly income and property price across the country. To date, it has been announced that houses under the scheme are priced from RM100,000 to RM220,000 per unit, and to qualify, buyers ...
  • Fun fiesta in aid of SPCA Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 10:53PMEXCITED squeals and cheers could be heard all around from participants of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) charity run, walk, dance, food and fun fair in Penang.
  • Probe into housing scam Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 9:05PMMany have suspected that “sold out” property launches in Penang are not quite what they seem. Now comes news that the state government will probe pre-launch “bookings”. The state government says it is also committed to ensuring affordable housing for low-income Penang residents through the Penang Housing Board. It also wants to control speculation and curb rocketing house prices soon after ...
  • House prices: Bubble may burst soon Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 7:26PMWHILE there is a great deal of concern by Malaysians about the significant increase in food prices in recent months, there is an even greater concern: the rise in house prices.
  • House buyers group warns youth losing out on property deals Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 7:06PMKUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — The National House Buyers Association (HBA) has warned that an entire generation of young adults risk being locked out of the property market due to runaway house prices. HBA secretary general Chang Kim Loong said the rapid inflation of assets has put house ownership beyond the reach of young adults. “The prices are ...
  • MACC officer denies SMS exchange Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 12:49AMKuala Lumpur: A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer on Wednesday denied having an SMS exchange with a colleague two days after the death of Teoh Beng Hock.
  • MACC Officer Denies SMS Exchange Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 5:30PMKUALA LUMPUR -- A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer on Wednesday denied having an SMS exchange with a colleague two days after the death of Teoh Beng Hock.
  • Upcoming Event Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 11:19AMShould the government limit the serving of nasi lemak in school canteens? KUALA LUMPUR, 27 APRIL, 2011 : A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer today denied having an SMS exchange with a colleague two days after the death of Teoh Beng Hock.
  • MACC Offcier Denies SMS Exchange Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 6:16AMKUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer denied having an SMS exchange with a colleague two days after the death of Teoh Beng Hock.
  • Not resting on his laurels Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 8:39PMPENANG police have successfully brought down the state’s crime rate by 27.1% last year as compared with the previous year.
  • What's on: Wed's picks Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 11:35PMEvents listings for Wednesday, April 6
  • What's on: Thursday's picks Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 4:20AMEvents listings for Thursday, March 31
  • What's on: Wed's picks Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 6:05AMEvents listings for Wednesday, March 30
  • What's on: Tuesday's picks Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 6:50PMEvents listings for Tuesday, March 29
  • Loyal customer is rewarded with new plasma TV Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 9:55PMYEAP Yee Leong, who just moved into a new house, can now put a new Panasonic 42” Plasma TV in his living room.
  • Your Day Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ 11:00PMBe at Miri City Fan Square today at 4pm and take part in the National Chinese New Year open house celebration. Among the distinguished guests expected are Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud.
  • Plan to tackle stress, depression in schools Tuesday, January 18, 2011 @ 6:19PMPUTRAJAYA: Secondary school teachers and counsellors will soon be trained to identify depressed or stressed out students for early intervention.
  • Leaping into Rabbit Year with joy Friday, January 14, 2011 @ 8:30PMSHOPPING malls and supermarkets in Penang are all geared up to usher in the Lunar Year of the Rabbit, showcasing an array of sizzling promotions and activities to get folk in a festive mood.
  • Sunday Events Saturday, January 1, 2011 @ 6:44PMTranquility in modernity is often a paradoxical aim but make your way to the Core Design Gallery, a refurbished 30-year old house at 87, Jalan SS15/2A, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, and you will see how the two are reconciled.
  • Eating Places Friday, December 24, 2010 @ 5:03PMCelebrate the season of glad tidings at One World Hotel with glorious and delectable festive delicacies served up. Gather your family and friends and bask in the yuletide merriment at Cinnamon Coffee House.
  • Empowering the blind and the visually impaired Saturday, December 11, 2010 @ 8:01PMKOTA KINABALU : For 46 years Peter Gumba, 52, has been living in a world of darkness but there is always light for him at the end of the tunnel.
  • 9. Bargains aplenty for property buyers Friday, November 19, 2010 @ 5:51PMKUALA LUMPUR: Visitors to the The Star Property Fair 2010 here wasted no time in snapping up properties on sale while exhibitors attracted a lot of attention with special discounts.
  • Hidong Estate PLC - Half Yearly Report Friday, November 19, 2010 @ 4:15AMHidong Estate PLC - Half Yearly Report
  • Tambun Indah seeks to raise RM22mil from IPO Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 5:43PMKUALA LUMPUR: Penang-based property developer Tambun Indah Land Bhd (TILB) seeks to raise RM22.4mil from its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) to boost its war chest, managing director Teh Kiak Seng said.
  • Around Town Tuesday, November 9, 2010 @ 3:02AMOctober is looking very interesting and be sure to catch eight short films in one night at Palate Palette!
  • Malaysian thief found snoozing in burgled home Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 10:21AMA Malaysian family was shocked to return home to find their house ransacked and a thief snoozing on the couch with his haul, reports said.
  • What's on: Tues' picks Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 12:34AMEvents listing for Tues, Sept 21
  • 5. Penang electronics and HDD players cautious Sunday, September 19, 2010 @ 6:53PMGEORGE TOWN: Expectations of a slower second half for the electronics and hard disk drive (HDD) industry are prompting some players in Penang to revise their production targets and defer expansion plans.
  • Hydro Majestic weighs offers Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 12:49PMOWNERS of the four-star Hydro Majestic Hotel in Batu Ferringhi, Penang, have received several offers to buy the property. "We have had several enquiries and a few serious offers ... we are looking at them," said Nick Mah Siew Chean, director of the owning company Mister Phoenix (M) Sdn Bhd.
  • Hydro Majestic weighs offers Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 11:42AMOWNERS of the four-star Hydro Majestic Hotel in Batu Ferringhi, Penang, have received several offers to buy the property. "We have had several enquiries and a few serious offers ... we are looking at them," said Nick Mah Siew Chean, director of the owning company Mister Phoenix (M) Sdn Bhd. Mah hopes to be able to seal the deal for the 350-room property at around RM100 million. In June last year ...
  • Guess the law profession is Wednesday, September 15, 2010 @ 1:52AMIn reply to Sosilawati murder: And the legal system takes 'No Further Action' : Guess the law profession is perceived as a basket full of rotten apples when only a few actually are. This is a good example that when evil or badness starts budding, we have to nip it - quickly, before a full blown devil emerges, thinking he is above the law, that he is god and that God is blind. We will all have to ...
  • Black eats Black - A chinese Wednesday, September 15, 2010 @ 1:52AMIn reply to Sosilawati murder: And the legal system takes 'No Further Action' : Black eats Black - A chinese sayings You play with the sword and one day you will die by the sword. The above case is Same Same as both are black - only the killings is not justified over money matters.
  • Nice design. Is this a new Wednesday, September 15, 2010 @ 1:52AMIn reply to Sosilawati murder: And the legal system takes 'No Further Action' : Nice design. Is this a new batek design or someone's office wall paper?
  • It is all about greed Tuesday, September 14, 2010 @ 6:39AMIt was a blood-stained Hari Raya. The murder of cosmetic tycoon Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya was a horrible case exposing the human nature of greed and how greed turns humans into devils.
  • 2. Both lawyer brothers were disbarred in November Monday, September 13, 2010 @ 6:27PMKUALA LUMPUR: The two lawyer brothers arrested in relation to the murder of cosmetics millionaire Da­tuk Sosilawati Lawiya and three others were disbarred by the Bar Council's disciplinary board on Nov 5 last year.
  • 4. Both lawyer brothers were disbarred in November Monday, September 13, 2010 @ 6:27PMKUALA LUMPUR: The two lawyer brothers arrested in relation to the murder of cosmetics millionaire Da­tuk Sosilawati Lawiya and three others were disbarred by the Bar Council's disciplinary board on Nov 5 last year.
  • Gold watch found at crime scene Monday, September 13, 2010 @ 6:23AMBANTING (Sept 13, 2010): Police continued their search for more human remains today at the cattle farm at Ladang Gadung, Tanjung Sepat where the bodies of millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya and three others were believed to be burnt after they were killed.
  • Home ownership: Thwart the speculators Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 9:09PMTHE proposed adjustment of downpayment from 10 per cent to 20 per cent for housing loans is a good way to control the property speculators who raise the bar on property prices.
  • Happy feast awaits Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 9:16PMCOME every Hari Raya, factory technician Sahidan Sheriff looks forward to having an open house to entertain a host of relatives and his non-Muslim friends.
  • User login Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:05AMBERLIN, Wednesday 28 July 2010 (AFP) - Berlin police said Wednesday they impounded a clapped-out Latvian tour bus with 1.8 million kilometres (1.1 million miles) behind it -- enough to go to the Moon and back twice, and then back to Latvia.
  • Two Penang exco members explain 'luxury home' purchase Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:09AMGEORGE TOWN, Penang - Two Penang executive councillors who are under scrutiny for allegedly owning "luxury houses" in Balik Pulau have come forward to explain how they purchased their properties.
  • These are 2 consenting Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:52AMIn reply to Naza boss to marry TV personality in December : These are 2 consenting adults. He is born with silver spoons with loads of cash to burn and she is an entertainment personality who probably could charm any man. She wanted a moneyed life and he needed someone to spend his nights with. In short, they both know what they're getting at the end of the bargain. Nowadays, marriage are based ...
  • Penang exco men are financially capable of buying “luxury houses” Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:31AMGEORGE TOWN: Two Penang executive councillors, who are under scrutiny for allegedly owning “luxury houses” in Balik Pulau, have denied any hanky panky in the purchase of their properties.
  • What's on: Mon's picks Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:04PMEvents listing for Mon, Aug 30
  • Let justice flow like a mighty river Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:34PMOne of the worrying things about Penang is the rising prices of houses, even as communities in certain areas are displaced.
  • 16. There's a price to pay for convenience Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 7:00PMRISING house prices show that residential properties have become the “hottest” pick for investors who are flushed with cash and believe investing in a tangible asset is a good investment choice.