Northern - New Straits Times

Traders to be freed out of 'bird cage'

TRADERS near the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (CIQ) at the Malaysia-Thai border, near here, are getting a new complex in which to peddle their wares.

Rally of Kedah rolls in for second round

ALOR STAR: The second round of Rally of Kedah (ROK) will be from June 27 to 29.

Public urged to take responsibility for hydrants

BALING: The upkeep of fire hydrants is the responsibility of all, Kedah Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Nazri Zakaria reminded the people.

Schools get ready to clean up

THE competition heats up for schools in Penang in the second "Pertandingan Kitar Semula Peringkat Sekolah F&N Beverages and Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang (MPPP)".

New leader for JP Council

GEORGETOWN: BUSINESSMAN Haw Kim Then was elected to lead the Justice of the Peace Council in Penang during its 50th annual general meeting at the Georgetown City Bayview Hotel here recently.

Spastik children have a field day

GEORGE TOWN:PHYSICAL and mental disabilities did not hamper the children of the Cerebral Palsy Children's Association of Penang (Spastik) as they participated in their annual Sports Day recently.

Celebrating Eurasian culture

GEORGE TOWN: MAKE a beeline to the Eurasian Fiesta on June 15 to experience all things Eurasian.

MEET THE NEW DIRECTOR

IPOH: Tourism Malaysia Perak recently hosted a high-tea to introduce its new director to the local tourism industry players.

Dicing with death to cross road

JAY WALKING: SM Tunku Abdul Malik students are risking their lives by refusing to use the overhead pedestrian bridge in Lebuhraya Darulaman

Feast on a sumptuous barbecue spread

HOT: Teluk Batik Resort is offering grilled marinated meats and baked fish with rice, among other dishes

Gifts, flowers for their most important woman

GETTING CREATIVE TOGETHER: At a workshop, mothers and their children agree that time is the most precious gift

AQUATICS: Penang needs world-class pools

AFFECTED: Lack of aquatic facilities hinders development of sport in state

Reminiscing about Penang's old cinemas

GOOD OLD DAYS: Many older Penang residents have fond memories of watching movies at the theatre

Preschoolers take part in Sports Day

IPOH: Some 400 preschoolers participated in a mini Sports Day organised by Tadika Kinderjoy, here, recently.

Upgraded Ipoh airport takes off

HUGE POTENTIAL: The state government hopes to make the newly renovated Sultan Azlan Shah Airport into a transport hub

Seminar promotes exercise, nutrition for good health

ALOR STAR: Firdaus Fitness and Gym recently held a gymnasium management seminar to increase the awareness of the importance of health among gymnasium owners and public.

Quiet neighbourhood shaken by development

GEORGE TOWN: RESIDENTS living in landed properties at Desiran Tanjung are upset about the over-development in their serene neighbourhood.

Tribute for Tamil press reporter

IPOH: The longest-serving reporter from the Tamil press, S. Bala Krishnan, was honoured by the Perak Indian Press Association (PIPA) here, recently.

MCKK old boys celebrate prep school's 100th year

KUALA KANGSAR: IT was a simple but meaningful event for the old boys of Malay College Kuala Kangsar's Prep School who were there to celebrate the school's 100th anniversary.

Honouring dead, injured cyclists

GEORGE TOWN: THE sounds of the roller chains of more than 100 bicycles rang past thousands of curious motorists as a silent procession to honour injured and dead cyclists took place in town recently.