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of a criterium road bicycle moving race. Boston Beanpot collegiate cycling weekend, Tufts University criterium race

New Straits/Business Times: 2010/03/03 LE TOUR DE LANGKAWI (till March 7) Nationwide. Asia’s premier cycling event makes its 15th appearance this year, promising a tougher and hardier...

Trouble brewing in Malaysian opposition party+

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim gestures during a press conference at the People's Justice Party headquarters in Petaling Jaya, near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.

Breitbart: KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (AP) - (Kyodo)—Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim appears to be losing his grip as another lawmaker quit his party Wednesday, the third...

AirAsia's big sale offers deals for local and foreign destinations

New Straits/Business Times: 2010/03/02 KUALA LUMPUR AirAsia is offering one-way tickets from as low as RM9 across its extensive network in conjunction with its ''Big Sale'' promotion. The...

The lure of Penang's tourism spots

The Star: I SHOULD have taken a ride up Penang Hill when I was back for the Chinese New Year holidays recently. Now I have to wait seven months for the upgraded system and I am not...

Don't destroy the charm of Penang2010-03-11

The Star: FEB 21 was a nightmare for most Penangites who really care about the island's little wonders that make it unique. On that day, all the major newspapers carried the story about the last journey of the funicular train that a vast number of us...

Divorce does not recognise race or religion2010-03-11

The Star: IN any marriage there are bound to be problems. We can talk on this topic until the cows come home and still there will be marriages that end in divorce. Not necessarily in a mixed marriage only. Therefore, citing it as the cause of most cases for divorce is...

Natural disaster awareness is crucial2010-03-11

The Star: THE movie 2012 made us to ponder what may happen if disasters such as an earthquake or tsunami were to ravish our home. Are we prepared for such disasters? One should not think that Malaysia is free from all natural disasters. If we may recall, in 2004 a...

Fun at education fair2010-03-10

The Star: A LOT happened at The Star Education Fair last weekend in Penang and Red FM was there to keep students and parents alike entertained. Thousands of visitors showed up at the fair held at the Penang International Sports Arena (Pisa), some even before the...

Local govt polls: Penang, S'gor not backing down2010-03-10

The Star: sgchris@thestar.com.my and edward@thestar.com.my PETALING JAYA: The Penang and Selangor governments will push on to restore local government elections in their states despite a clear signal by the Barisan Nasional-led Federal Government that it is against the...

The adventures of Sinbad bangsawan style2010-03-10

The Star: tsheri@thestar.com.my THE audience were taken on a fairytale journey of heroism and bravery complete with a wicked witch and a beautiful princess in 'Bangsawan Sinbad - Ratu Permata Dewa' - a highly entertaining revival of the Malay opera in the form of...

Opportunities for women2010-03-10

The Star: PENANG will break the glass ceiling by giving 'equal and ample' opportunities to women, especially in the civil service, said...

'The fairer sex could outdo men'2010-03-10

The Star: WOMEN, if given equal opportunities, could outperform their male counterparts in any endeavour, according to Penang Gerakan chairman Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan. He said the fairer sex was more than capable of leading...

Last call for trade exhibitors2010-03-10

The Star: THOSE who wish to participate in the inaugural Penang Fair in Medan, Indonesia, from March 29 to April 4, are urged to sign up fast as there are limited booths left. Penang Religious Affairs, Domestic Trade and...

MCA, Gerakan donate to fire victims2010-03-10

The Star: THE Bayan Baru MCA division in Penang brought cheer to 15 families who were victims of a recent fire which destroyed their homes in Sungai Nibong...