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    Net  a game-changer in politics

    Net a game-changer in politics

    POWERFUL TOOL: Online popularity has translated to actual votes for political parties during GE13, analysts tell Tan Choe Choe

    Celebrating 80 years of comfort and style

    Celebrating 80 years of comfort and style

    CASUAL: Just as the trench coat stands for Burberry or a tweed jacket typifies Chanel, the polo shirt with the crocodile logo symbolises Lacoste. Created by founder Rene Lacoste in 1933 after retiring from professional tennis, the iconic casual cotton pique shirt turns 80 this year and to mark this milestone, the French clothing label has launched two anniversary capsule collections: 'Edition' and 'Unexpected' that salute the heritage and 'unconventional chic' codes of the brand, writes Cheong Phin

    Rugged case for your Samsung S3

    Rugged case for your Samsung S3

    TOUGH THING: Seidio Obex Samsung S3 waterproof case

    For better PC gaming experience

    For better PC gaming experience

    THE latest Logitech G line-up, made up of six redesigned mice, a keyboard and two new headsets, is set to bring an elevated gaming experience for PC gamers. Here are some of the new G line-up:

    All set to become a culture, arts hub

    All set to become a culture, arts hub

    HERITAGE: George Town is poised to be the stage for an arts and culture festival with the entire city serving as the backdrop and venue for events and performances, writes Looi Sue-Chern

    Indian navy ships open to public

    Indian navy ships open to public

    REINFORCING TIES: Exercise with RMN to build friendship between nations' fleets

    Tanjung Chali set to be floating market attraction

    Tanjung Chali set to be floating market attraction

    ALOR STAR: Plans are afoot to turn Tanjung Chali, a major green lung in the city, into a floating market by next year.

     Housewife wins BMW car

    Housewife wins BMW car

    LUCK OF THE DRAW: RM2,700 investment in BSN's premium savings certificate brings joy to mother of two

    'Umno to head Penang BN if Gerakan, MCA decline'

    'Umno to head Penang BN if Gerakan, MCA decline'

    GEORGETOWN: Umno will appoint its representative to assume the vacant state Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman position should Gerakan or MCA decline to accept the post.

    Stop-work order slapped over Bukit Gambir clearing

    GEORGETOWN: The Penang government has confirmed that a stop-work order was issued to a private company to stop the illegal clearing on Bukit Gambir hilltop.

    My father was a speed demon

    My father was a speed demon

    BUILT FOR SPEED: More than 80 years ago, in 1926, Harry Lee Kim Hoi's father nearly raced in one of the most prestigious motorcycle races of his time. He tells Arman Ahmad the story

    Men, behave like women at work

    Men, behave like women at work

    LEADERS: Men make better bosses – or so we were made to believe. However, a recent survey revealed that 66 per cent of people are convinced that the world will be a better place if men think more like women. Audrey Vijaindren talks to field experts to discover the best way to shepherd the flock — is it by cracking the whip, or being gentle and sensitive?

    Cease ops, jetty owners told

    UNSAFE TRANSPORT: Sarawak Rivers Board says 47 illegal jetties pose a danger

    'Sabah has spent 89pc of funds under 9MP'

    KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has spent 89 per cent of the RM19.8 billion development fund allocated for the state under the 9th Malaysia Plan.

    'Tweet about what Sabah has to offer'

    'Tweet about what Sabah has to offer'

    PENAMPANG: The people of Sabah should make full use of social media to promote the many beautiful yet relatively unknown destinations in the state.

    Ministry to tackle child marriages in rural Sabah

    Ministry to tackle child marriages in rural Sabah

    AWARENESS PROGRAMMES: Aim to change mindset of villagers who tend to marry off young daughters

    Tap online fund, women entrepreneurs urged

    HULU TERENGGANU: The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia has allocated RM50 million for an entrepreneur development programme under the Get Malaysian Business Online (GMBO) scheme.

    Call to control abuse of social visit visas

    SHAME: Many enter the country under the pretext of studying only to commit crime

    Suspect held over insulting sultan

    CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has located a suspect who allegedly insulted the sultan of Terengganu on his Facebook account.

    Trader finds home-made bomb in car

    KUALA LANGAT: A trader was shocked to find a bomb in the front passenger seat of his car when he entered the vehicle parked in front of his house at Taman Delima, Banting here, on Friday.