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Surgeon's killer to be released from jail

18 May 2012

MELBOURNE: The Malaysian who shot dead Sydney heart surgeon Dr Victor Chang will most likely be released from prison in the next few months.

Utar students raise a record RM102,000

18 May 2012

KAMPAR: Their ingenious way of fulfilling the requirements of their final-year projects enabled seven teams of Utar Public Relations (PR) students to raise a total of RM102,000 for charity and attain a place in the Malaysia Book of Records.

Postgraduate: David Cameron visits UNMC

15 May 2012

PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was joined by British Prime Minister David Cameron on a visit to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. This formed part of an official two-day trip by the British prime minister to Malaysia underlining long-standing links between Malaysia and the UK.

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Umno sends direct message to Nizar By Zubaidah Abu Bakar | zubaidah@nst.com.my

18 May 2012

FORMER Perak menteri besar Datuk Seri Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin caught everyone by surprise when he intruded on an Umno ceramah in Kampar last Sunday.

Teachers transform lives
Datuk Dr Ibrahim Ahmad Bajunid
iabaiw@yahoo.com
Few women make it to the top despite Asia's wealth
Astrid S. Tuminez and Vishakha N. Desai
Empowering young to expand economy
Rashid Yusof
abdulras@nst.com.my
Boosting Sarawak tourism
John Teo | johnteo808@gmail.com

Appreciating teachers

18 May 2012

TEACHING is more than a noble calling.

MARKETING TACTICS: Be professional and ethical

18 May 2012

I REFER to Thomas L. Friedman's article, "This column is not sponsored" (NST, May 14) on marketing techniques. I would like to cite an example.

Eurozone owes debt of gratitude to Merkel

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel confounded her critics and turned weakness into strength as she helped to prop up the ailing euro currency and protect the continent's financial system, writes NICHOLAS KULISH

What’s beautiful in life

18 May 2012

Kristen Stewart tells why there is beauty in both the Queen and Snow White in her latest movie based on the fairytale

Under the spell of Istanbul

16 May 2012

Magnificent historical structures in the Turkish city speak volumes of its rich history, writes Rizauddin Ibrahim

Cut for the leap

16 May 2012

After almost a decade offering batik pieces, Innai ventures into wedding gowns and evening dresses, writes Syida Lizta Amirul Ihsan

Funky fitness the zumba way

14 May 2012

Popular dance routine Zumba is all about fun as working out is optional, writes Syida Lizta Amirul Ihsan

On a cat rescue mission

14 May 2012

A manicurist is giving stray cats a new lease of life through social network connections, writes Izwan Ismail

FAMILY: Mum’s special touch

13 May 2012

There’s something about mother’s cooking that makes it a surefire recipe for success. Intan Maizura Ahmad Kamal and Zuhaila Sedek talk to people who have built their food business on this very ingredient

Gift of love

12 May 2012

Elaine Yim keeps the memory of Mother’s Day alive by paying special attention to her dendrobium orchid

Mall's circus fun for school holidays

18 May 2012

KUALA LUMPUR:Pavilion Kuala Lumpur brought in 'Madagascar' penguin mascots to the New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd office in Jalan Riong to promote the mall's upcoming The Circus Fun programme.

Fans thrilled to meet movie stars

18 May 2012

STAR-STUDDED: Crowd in frenzy when stars of Taiwanese hit movie make an appearance at exclusive screening

Kembara Mahkota Johor ends on high note

18 May 2012

REGAL TOUCH: Sultan’s convoy raises fund for charity and shows how the royal institution bonds with its people

FOOTBALL: Kelantan fighting fit for final showdown

18 May 2012

KELANTAN coach Bojan Hodak is having a different kind of headache ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup final against Sime Darby FC.

HOCKEY: Players rewarded for Asia Cup victory

18 May 2012

THE Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) yesterday feted their juniors to a gala dinner, and rewarded each player and official with RM12,500 cash for becoming champions in the Junior Asia Cup in Malacca.

CYCLING: MNCF's ambitious plan

16 May 2012

SIX MONTHS: National body wants to expand local calendar to turn nation into a hub

Setting the record straight

18 May 2012

THE BA of Malaysia (BAM) yesterday strongly refuted Yoo Yong Sung's claims that the association had given him a raw deal during the Korean's short tenure as national doubles coach.

Report: KL high-end residential prices rose one per cent in Q1 2012

17 May 2012

OPTIMISM: Prices of high-end residences in parts of Asia Pacific rose despite an overall slowing property market

Of criminalised abandonment, gradual BTS and ‘Russian Roulette

18 May 2012

In Part 1, we reproduce here the HBA’s memorandum to Parliament on amendments to the Housing Development (Control&Licensing) Act,1966

New body for interior industry partners

3 May 2012

NEW MERGER: The Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association (MIIP) hopes to play a significant role in the future development of the interior industryto

A matter of perception

18 May 2012

A friendly property investment environment in Malaysia still has difficulties attracting hordes of foreign buyers. RED examines why

World Architecture Festival 2012 comes to Singapore

17 May 2012

MAIDEN ENTRY: Held for the first time in the Lion City after four successive years in Barcelona, the official launch celebration took off on a high note on 7 May, attended by architects from across the region

The Serendah secret ‘Warehouse’

4 May 2012

With a stroke of genius, Ng Sek San has single-handedly made jungle-living amidst minimalist structures a very appealing proposition especially for urbanites who have lost touch with nature

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