NEW DELHI, May 16, 2014 (AFP) – India’s triumphant Hindu nationalists declared “the start of a new era” in the world’s biggest democracy Friday as the ruling Congress conceded defeat in elections that exposed anger about sickly economic growth and rampant corruption. Pr …
Read More »General : 1Malaysia Netbook, Teachers Day Gift – Ahmad Shabery
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek today announced the extension of the 1Malaysia Netbook programme to teachers nationwide in appreciation of their services. He posted on Facebook that the matter had been decided at the weekly …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »BJP declares 'new era' for India as Congress concedes defeat
NEW DELHI, May 16, 2014 (AFP) – India’s triumphant Hindu nationalists declared “the start of a new era” in the world’s biggest democracy on Friday as the ruling Congress conceded defeat in elections that exposed anger about sickly economic growth and rampant corruption. …
Read More »Business : M’sia Oil & Gas Firms Rake In RM1.27 Bil Sales At OTC Houston
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s oil and gas companies have generated RM1.27 billion in sales at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, the United States, in early this month. Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) said the sales generated were …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »General : Thailand Election Meeting Aborted As Two Anti-Government Protesters Killed
BANGKOK, May 15 (Bernama) — Thailand’s upcoming general election faced the possibility of further postponement as anti-government protesters continued to oppose the plan, hardened by two fatalities in an attack on one of their protest sites Thursday morning. The election has been set for …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Business : Malaysia Will Secure More Investments From Participating In Expo Milano 2015
PUTRAJAYA, May 15 (Bernama) — The Expo Milano 2015 would serve as a platform for Malaysia to gain more investments, says Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the international expo was worthwhile participating in as it would attract investments from up to 20 million people e …
Read More »General : Najib Wishes Happy International Family Day To All Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today wished Happy International Family Day to all Malaysians and urged them to make time for their families. “We are one big family in the spirit of 1Malaysia. A family that holds society together, builds the nat …
Read More »General : Blueprint To Boost Prominence Of Higher Education – Idris
PETALING JAYA, May 15 (Bernama) — The National Education Blueprint for Higher Education 2015-2025 will be introduced later this year to improve the relevance of higher education in the context of globalisation. Second Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said the document would also outli …
Read More »General : MAS Retimes MH740/741 Flights After Plane’s Belly Hit By Airside Vehicle
PUTRAJAYA, May 15 (Bernama)– Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has retimed its MH740/741 flights after the aircraft’s belly was hit by an airside vehicle at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) today. The B737-800 aircraft was scheduled to depart to Yangon (Flight MH740) at 10:05am but du …
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