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Cops want traffic light system reviewed

THE Seberang Perai Selatan police will be consulting the Public Works Department and the authorities to review the traffic lights system at the busy Simpang Ampat T-junction following a fatal accident involving a taxi driver recently.

SQUASH: Kedah shine

GEORGE TOWN: LOCAL challengers made the country proud by capturing seven of the 10 titles in the Malaysian Junior Open Championships at the Nicol David International Squash Centre in George Town recently.

MAH Penang donates RM8,000

SEBERANG JAYA: The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang chapter donated RM8,000 to three charity organisations recently.

Bicycle lane campaign returns

GEORGE TOWN: THE fifth edition of the "Campaign For A Lane -- Penang Round Island Ride" cycling event is back bigger and better.

Science carnival sows ambition

GEORGE TOWN: TECHNOLOGY Park Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd (TPM) held a talk on the career opportunities in the fields of science, technology and innovation at the Science On Wheels -- Science and Technology Education Carnival.

Bowl for cash and durian

GEORGE TOWN: A total of RM25,500 awaits the winners of the 4th Penang Durian's Masters Open Bowling Championship at Penang Bowl, here, this weekend.

Schoolchildren say 'hello' to nature

BUKIT MERAH: TWENTY SK Kampung Selamat pupils participated in the Say Hello 2 Nature expedition organised by Bukit Merah Laketown Resort, here.

Minhwa art shines at Matic art gallery

KUALA LUMPUR: THE fearsome dragon has an open mouth, presumably about to breathe fire. For those who are wondering, this is not Smaug, the dragon in the upcoming sequel to The Hobbit, but one of the 51 Minhwa artworks on display at the Matic Art Gallery in the Malaysian Tourism Centre, here.

Concern over slow business at RTC

POOR RESPONSE: The Perak Rural Transformation Centre set up to assist the rural community is struggling to attract customers to patronise its outlets

BANJARAN FETESWINE CONNOISSEURS

IPOH: Some 104 guests attended the Wine Fiesta 2013 organised by Tong Lee Wine Shop, held at The Banjaran Hotspring Resort here.

Local delights for buka puasa

BREAKING FAST: Ritz Garden Hotel Ipoh will offer its buka puasa buffet from 7pm to 10pm from July 12 to Aug 7

What you read is what you get

REAL GOOD COOKING: The book ‘Feasts of Penang: Muslim Culinary Heritage’ is translated into a food carnival for all to savour in the heritage city’s Muslim enclave

A good apple to spoil father with

CORE OBJECTIVE: 1Malaysia for Youth volunteers distribute the fruit in celebration of Fathers Day

St John Ambulance celebrates 105th year

AS early as 7.30am, over 500 members of St John Ambulance Malaysia (SJAM), clad in their white uniforms, lined up for a parade at Setia City Park.

Grants available for researchers

GENEROUS OFFER: Han Chiang College is calling for applicants to take advantage of its RM1 million research fund

Veterans honour fallen comrades

IPOH: One hundred guests recently attended Troops Nite organised by Wira Association Kinta (WAK) here.

More education centres for refugee kids

ESSENTIAL: A non-governmental organisation is setting up three more Rohingya Education Centres in Kedah, Pahang and Johor in the next three years

HOCKEY: New teams for PSC meet

GEORGE TOWN: Penang Sports Club will hosts the 17th PSC International Hockey Fest 2013 at the club's ground in Jalan Utama, here on June 22.

BODYBUILDING: Chong the best of them all

PERFECT: Body builder wins Mr Perak title with power show

Dream world on canvas

CONSCIOUS EXPRESSIONS: Assoc Prof Dr Abdul Jalil Othman paints the vibrant, colourful images of his dreams