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Grab a piece of China's success

For many Malaysians, China remains an enigma because of its language, and culture, not to mention travellers#8217; tales of filthy toilets, abundant fake products, uncouth Chinese who spit everywhere and the #8220;flu bug that hitches a ride home#8221; which certainly will not help put the Middle Kingdom on their radar.

Police split Petaling Jaya administration into two

Police have split the Petaling Jaya administration into two with the previous Petaling Jaya South area placed under the newly established Subang Jaya district police headquarters.

Biggest quake in 40 years

The earthquake that shook southern Asia yesterday was one of the most powerful since the start of the 20th Century, according to the US Geological Survey.

Rebuilding of flood-hit areas begins in Philippines

Hundreds of army and civilian engineers have begun massive construction work in northern Philippines to rebuild flood-hit areas that have been cut off from the rest of the country for weeks.

Short-term jobs, long-term benefits

Working and studying at the same time can be both challenging and rewarding. Besides earning extra pocket money, students interviewed say that the experience has taught them to be more responsible too.

Thousands throng Raya celebrations

The normally-quiet Putrajaya Boulevard was transformed and abuzz with activity when thousands turned up to celebrate the national-level Hari Raya celebrations.

PM: Oppressive governments shouldn’t be allowed to survive

Oppressive governments should not be allowed to survive, and the people who fight them should not be labelled terrorists, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Jumble sale nets RM5,000 for a good cause

B>A/BJUMBLE sale raised more than RM5,000 for the I>Star Darfur Children's Fund/Ilast Sunday.

Most Asians want Bush voted out

Most Asians want George W. Bush voted out of office in next month's US presidential election, even though many are unaware who his challenger is.