FACTBOX-Malaysian PM Najib Razak's promised reformsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:32AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has promised a series of changes to overhaul the economy and public service to draw investment and transform the country into a high-income nation by 2020.
Kenya: Maintaining Roads Could Save Millions, Says RailaTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:09AMGovernments are spending huge sums of money to repair broken infrastructure, funds that could be channelled to other projects had early maintenance been done, an international conference was told on Monday.
Pilipinas SIFE holds networking eventMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:54AMMANILA, Philippines — Pilipinas SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) will hold a Sponsors Networking Cocktail on July 22, with Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Paje as guest of honor and speaker.
Getting the short end of the cancer stickSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:12PMI REMEMBER a cute little sign which hung on the wall of my lecturer's office. It read: "Be kind to smokers. We don't have much time." The message comes to mind every now and then since I read it more than five years ago -- perhaps, because it was catchy and humorous.
10. KL Traffic chief: Start early for Liverpool-M'sia football match and Gary Chaw concertSaturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:35AMPETALING JAYA: Massive traffic jams are expected on all roads leading to the Bukit Jalil Stadium complex on Saturday as the Liverpool-Malaysia football match and Gary Chaw concert will be held in the same area
SMS your viewsFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:20PMMany Malaysian women cheated n abused by foreigners whom they met through social networking. Have they not read d newspapers? Nowadays, all houses sold even before launch. Is this due to speculation? How can the public afford to buy houses if they are not even given a fair chance.
Gone by September?Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:20PMI’m not yet confident enough to make this a firm prediction. But the odds are rapidly shortening on Julia Gillard…
Spiritual Weekend Boosts Trade, Tourism In ThailandFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:42AMBANGKOK, July 15 (Bernama) -- Tourism and trade along the Thai border this week will see brighter prospects as people across the nation prepare for the Buddhist Lent on July 16.
Ban Babies, Boost Business?Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:12PMMalaysia Airlines is taking a lot of heat for prohibiting children under the age of two from flying first class, but the move could end up helping business.