Malaysia

Samy Vellu interview stokes up emotions in MIC

KUALA LUMPUR: It was vintage Datuk Seri Samy Vellu. Except this time around, he was not condemning and fighting leaders he deems as his political “enemies” within the MIC but his own annointed successor as the party’s president. Supporters of Datuk Seri G. Palanivel are up in arms over an interview …

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Netizens share pledges for World Environment Day

PETALING JAYA: Several netizens shared their environmental pledges on social media in conjunction with World Environment Day on Thursday. Serdang MP Ong Kian Ming shared his environmental pledge on his Twitter account @imokman. “I pledge to separate all of my rubbish at the source and to encourage m …

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It's that time of the moth

PETALING JAYA: Giant moths are swarming – and bugging people – across Malaysia, with sightings reported in many areas besides Kuantan, where their presence is already causing a buzz. Netizens posted on The Star Online’s Facebook page that they had observed moths in Perak, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Joho …

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Seven Wonders of Malaysian Eco-tourism

IF you’re hankering for a holiday and plan to book an expensive ticket to a faraway destination, hold on to your hat and ringgit – Malaysia’s tropical climate has more than one trick up its sleeve. The country is home to many spectacular natural wonders, leaving nature lovers spoilt for …

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Glass temple draws in international tourists

NUSAJAYA: The country’s first glass temple in Johor Baru has become a popular tourist destination not only among locals but also foreigners. The number of international visitors, mostly from Japan, China and Hong Kong, increased from 3,115 in 2012 to 3,580 last year. State Domestic Trade, Consumer­i …

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SMEs to get pre-GST boosts

KUALA LUMPUR: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been given a boost in the form of a RM1,000 incentive to ensure their smooth transition when the goods and services tax (GST) is implemented. The incentive is in the form of an e-voucher for SMEs to purchase or upgrade GST-compliant accounting s …

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Fuel subsidy plan draws more flak

PETALING JAYA: People are concerned over the proposed system of restricting fuel subsidies based on salaries and vehicle engine capacity. Online, only a few voiced their support for the proposal while an overwhelming number of netizens urged the Government to rethink the system, which will reportedl …

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