Yeow inaugurated as new governor of Lion's Club District 308B1

IT WAS a proud moment for Datuk Yeow Wah Chin, a Lion's Club member who was inaugurated as the District 308B1 Malaysia Governor and which was witnessed by royalty, ministers and local corporate leaders at a ceremony at the Palace of the Golden Horses on Saturday.

Traders upset over bazaar balloting

SCORES of traders from Kuala Lumpur are unhappy over the information and balloting process for the Ramadan bazaar conducted by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). The bazaar is in Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur.

MPPP on the hunt for missing manhole covers

PENANG Municipal Council personnel with the help of the police inspected the premises of 12 metal scrapyard dealers for the first time to check for stolen metal drain and manhole covers.

Tips on pitfalls to avoid when buying homes

THERE are many detailed aspects to consider when buying a property, and it may not always be apparent when one makes the plunge for their dream home or prized investment.

No win-win situation in sight

ONE would assume that the easiest way to resolve the ownership issue of the PPR low-cost flats is for the government to give away for free all the 44,146 units to the residents -provided that they are willing to bear the burden of maintaining the buildings. After all, it would only cost the government RM1.4bil while the government has to fork out a minimum of RM50mil a year to maintain the buildings. And if this doesn't work, what chances would other alternatives have?

Retiree paying more to get old car insured

A RETIREE feels he has been 'exploited' by motor insurance companies which have stopped providing third party insurance coverage to cars and motorcycles over 10 years old.

Absent councillor

AN NGO representative appointed as councillor at Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has been 'missing'.

Pop diva Dayang to treat fans at her birthday bash

EVERY year since 2003, pop diva Dayang Nurfaizah has been celebrating her birthday with her fans.

A chance to buy a home

The Government is guaranteeing up to 120% loan from the total amount borrowed by buyers without fixed income for the MTEN public housing projects (PPR) and low-cost flats.

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