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RM14mil in S’gor community projects to kick off from August
COMMUNITY projects worth RM14mil will be rolled out in Selangor starting next month.
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Council to replace protective netting along Jln Bukit Permai damaged in rockfall
PROTECTIVE netting on a rock slope along Jalan Bukit Permai in Taman Bukit Permai, Selangor, will be replaced after it was damaged in a rockfall incident on Tuesday (July 28).
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3,000 households still on the waiting list for KL’s public housing
KUALA LUMPUR: About 3,000 households remain on the waiting list for public housing even as Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) moves ahead with upgrades to ageing housing schemes.
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Women-led network to grow M’sia, China trade ties
A NEW platform bringing together women from Chinese enterprises in Malaysia aims to strengthen collaboration, expand professional networks and foster greater cooperation between businesses in both countries.
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Lun Bawang folk celebrate return of cultural parade
AFTER more than a decade, the "Irau Aco Lun Bawang" (IALB) pekerur (parade) is back, adding vibrancy to an annual cultural event by one of Sarawak's indigenous ethnic groups.
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Port Dickson beach cleanup drives message of environmental care
AN annual cleanup initiative removed 536kg of rubbish from a beach in Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, thus helping to preserve the marine ecosystem and boosting the spot as a tourist attraction
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Over 1,000 attend jammin’ jubilee
AN event that began 25 years ago as a community fundraising initiative has now raised more than RM4mil, marking a major milestone in its silver jubilee year.
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Hospital expands free heart surgery programme for B40 patients
A PENANG hospital will expand its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme this year by providing free heart procedures to five B40 patients, up from three last year.
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Single mums get business boost
AFTER losing her husband 18 years ago, Y. Alamilo was left to raise two young daughters by selling nasi lemak from her home in Taman Sukun, Bukit Mertajam in Penang
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Outing offers youngsters a stage where there are ‘no worries’
MORE than 100 refugee children and orphans from charity home Rumah Charis were treated to a special performance of Disney's The Lion King Live in Concert.
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Pet cafes welcome clear rules on operations
The new guidelines by Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) will provide greater clarity, business owners say.
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MPS hits 97% assessment tax collection
Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) collected RM70.38mil in assessment tax as of June 30 this year.
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DRT provider on board with S’gor subsidy scheme
RAPID KL's On-Demand service is set to join Selangor's RM30 monthly public transport subsidy scheme in the first week of August.
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Cheaper groceries available for Penang folk
FRESH produce and essential goods some 20% cheaper than market prices will now be available in Penang through a state-backed sales programme.
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UTM institute eyes China as market hub
A RESEARCH institute under Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is expanding its global footprint with plans to establish a dedicated commercialisation office in Shenzhen, China, by next year.
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Balancing business growth with regulation in PJ
City council's new, updated guidelines provide clarity to proprietors.
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Residents want Ipoh city council to better maintain neighbourhood drains
RESIDENTS in Taman Ipoh Jaya in Ipoh, Perak, are disappointed over poor maintenance of drains within their residential area.
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Retailer donates refurbished laptops to help underserved students
AS digital access becomes increasingly essential to education, a household retail brand has donated its corporate computers for positive social impact.
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Lonely task of keeping a dying heritage alive
RHYTHMIC tapping and scrapping of tools echo through a simple workshop stacked with cengal and merbau wood in Kampung Seneng, Jelawat.
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Building future event leaders
PENANG is investing in the next generation of Business Events (BE) professionals through a partnership between the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) and six institutions of higher learning.
