Malaysia

No fancy licence plates or heavy tints

KUALA LUMPUR: Vehicle owners with licence plates and window tints that do not comply with regulations will have a month to remedy the situation before police action is taken. Federal Traffic Police chief Senior Asst Comm Mohd Fuad Abdul Latiff said they noticed an increasing trend of violations in t …

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Thanks Teach!

MOSTof us have one thing in common. A large part of our formative years were probably spent in the company of adults who were passionately driven – and yes, contractually bound – to impart knowledge to perpetually distracted children. And that’s no mean feat! This Teacher’s Day, we pay h …

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General : Najib Expresses Appreciation To Teachers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today expressed his appreciation to all teachers for their contribution in providing education to the country’s children. He conceded that the teachers carried a heavy burden in churning out students with educatio …

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For the love of her students

JOHOR BARU: Despite the burden of having to go for dialysis three times a week, teacher Maisura Abd Jalil remains passionate about her job to teach underprivileged kids at a school for the blind here. In fact, the children helped her to forget her own worries because they needed more attention and c …

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Always in sight, forever in my heart

Comment Teaching is not any mere profession, but instead is a profession that demands heart and soul, sincerity and sacrifice. TWO significant events in my life take place on May 16. First, it was on this date exactly a year ago that I was entrusted by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to be part of his Ca …

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Najib tells youths to be moderate

PUTRAJAYA: Youths have been urged to stay away from extremist teachings that will do the country harm. In his speech at the launch of the National Youth Day celebrations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said youths should instead embrace moderation. “This approach is comprehensive and inte …

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Sister Julianna may have irreversible brain injury

SEREMBAN: Sister Julianna Lim may have irreversible brain injury after being attacked with a helmet in the compound of a church here early on Wednesday. The 69-year-old from the Holy Infant Jesus order based in Kampung Pasir has several blood clots in the head after being repeatedly struck with the …

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