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Kuala Terengganu trishaw association members join the parade as well.

Colourful display of patriotism

TANGKAK: Thousands of Malaysians representing all races thronged Jalan Payamas here to witness the state-level 59th National Day celebrations held in the district.

Plan to develop Bangsar open space gets flak

This 0.2ha land in Jalan Maarof, Bangsar reserved for open space is now earmarked to become a commercial development much to the displeasure of residents in the area

BANGSAR residents are up in arms as the authorities have accepted an application for a commercial development on land that had been reserved for open space.

Practice makes perfect for barista

Visual judge Arnon Thitiprasert, 30, (left) and championship winner Quek showing their latte art at the Arabica Estate Asia Latte Art Championship 2016 at SPICE Arena, Penang. (Right pic) Some of the latte art presentations at the event.

PRACTICE is the secret to latte art, said Asia Latte Art Championship 2016 winner.

Helping pupils prepare for UPSR

ABOUT 35 poor Indian pupils gained valuable tips to prepare for the UPSR examination, thanks to SJK(T) Jalan San Peng teacher Ramesh Kumar.

Mid-Autumn fest for all to enjoy

SWEET and exciting moments are in store for the family at Sunway Carnival Mall in Seberang Jaya, Penang.

Community

An app for Muslims on pilgrimage

BIOTROPICS Malaysia Bhd has launched a smartphone application called “Haji-Umrah” to provide umrah pilgrims and mutawwif (hajj group leader) with guidance and information on the hajj pilgrimage.

Getting more women in the workforce

RAUB: The Government has set a target to get more women in the workforce, says Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun.

Focus

Four Malaysians with patriotic names tell their stories

BABY names are inspired by many factors, sometimes it is a name handed down through the generations while others choose them because they have special meaning or significance to the parents.

Building history one brick at a time

One of the kampung houses in the kampung exhibit.

A GROUP of Lego enthusiasts is getting into the Merdeka spirit and expressing their love for the country by putting little Lego replicas of iconic Malaysian heritage buildings and food on display for National Day and Malaysia Day.

Eat & Drink

When tradition meets innovation

From traditionally baked to chilled mooncakes, there are many choices to choose from this Mid-Autumn Festival. Also known as the Mooncake Festival, this festive period is when restaurants and hotels come up with unique variations of the popular delicacy. StarMetro features some interesting sweet and savoury treats found in the Klang Valley.

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It’s all coming up roses after SPM

Anis (second left) posing for a group photo with the runners-up after winning the Women’s Open title in the Penang Closed Bowling championship at the Penang Bowl in George Town.

THE pressure of school examinations got the better of Penang’s budding bowlingtalent Anis Shazlin Zulkhisham last year. But with it now well behind her, it is no longer a problem.

SMEBiz

Boosting its position in palm oil field

(From left) PSA directors Balvinder S. Brar, Dave Sidhu, Gulshanjit Kaur and Munnir Sidhu, executive director Opinder K. Hans, Pritam Singh, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia commercial vehicles senior manager Kamaljit Singh, Devaraju, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia commercial vehicles vice-president Albert Yee, Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad commercial vehicles senior manager S.T. Cheah and commercial vehicles sales manager Augustine M. Dasan.

PRITAM Singh Agency Sdn Bhd (PSA) has bought 30 units of Mercedes-Benz 3344S 6x4 Actros prime movers, expanding its fleet to 108 trucks and strengthening its position as a leading transporter of crude palm oil and related products in peninsular Malaysia.