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Gold price hits new high
The price of gold has hit a new record high. The price of the precious metal crossed the US$1,900 per ounce mark for the first time on Tuesday, August 23, as concerns about a slowdown in the global economy grows. Fears of a slowdown in the US and the debt crisis in Europe have spurred [...]
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Unidentified bodies buried in three temples in Rayong Thailand
BANGKOK – Mystery surrounds the finding of 169 unidentified bodies buried in three temples in Rayong, about 180km south of the capital, Friday. Red Shirts fear 60 protesters who disappeared during last year’s street protest could be among them, while police said it was too soon to conclude on the matter as investigations were being [...]
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Chong Wei to meet Lin Dan in World Championship Final 2011
SURELY England must be a place of breakthroughs for Malaysia’s singles players in the World Championships. Yesterday, world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei did a jig and punched the air in sheer delight after finally making it to his first final of the World Championships at the Wembley Arena in incredible fashion. In a 44-minute [...]
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Man arrested after Malaysian attacked in London riots
LONDON: British police said Thursday they have arrested a man in connection with the robbery of a Malaysian student during riots in London this week by a group who pretended to be helping him. The suspect, in his 20s, was taken into police custody as the student, Asyraf Haziq Rosli, insisted he bore no ill [...]
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Fire wipes out Machan Town in Sarawak
KANOWIT, Sarawak: A pre-dawn fire Thursday razed to the ground the entire town of Machan comprising 10 units of double-storey coffee and retail shops. A pre-dawn fire today razed to the ground the entire town of Machan comprising 10 units of double-storey coffee and retail shops. A man in his 70s suffered burns when he [...]
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Safee Sali approached by club in Bundesliga Germany
Malaysian sensational striker Safee Sali, rumored approached by a club in the Bundesliga Germany. If this is true, another history created after Safee Sali become the first player to play in the Super League Malaysia and Indonesia club Pelita Jaya. Remember what Steve Clark said about him, “They showed great energy and the number eight [...]
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Train track therapy in Jakarta, Indonesia
When we want to reboot and rejuvenate, we generally take some time off work and book in for a relaxing spa treatment (or two). Not so in Jakarta, where people head to the local train track when they’re feeling ‘frazzled’ (couldn’t resist!) Yep, the locals lie on the railway line in the area of Rawa [...]
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Sarawak Events 2011 (Aug – Dec)
We gather all events that might be an interest to the community of Sarawak. One way or another, this will boost our tourism industry. Every event is unique by itself. Let us work together. Event needs audience from the public and public need events. If your calendar is kind of boring, update with us. We [...]
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Paul Scholes: Dont cry for me Man Utd
Paul Scholes marked his Manchester United farewell with a trademark goal as the champions eased to an emphatic win over the New York Cosmos in his testimonial. The 36-year-old, who retired at the end of last season, opened the scoring at a sell-out Old Trafford with a fierce 20-yard strike after just eight minutes. Scholes [...]
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Metallica live in KL Malaysia
Would you go to the concert if Metallica were to play a live show in KL? It will happen if the fans unite and cooperate to get them here. According to an unofficial information from the hard world of entertainment today, the world’s leading heavy metal group Metallica will be perform in Malaysia. If this [...]
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The fight for Sarawak on ABC News
A London-based duo are leading a global campaign against one of Asia’s longest serving and most controversial leaders. Australian Broadcasting Corporation Broadcast: 14/04/2011 Reporter: Mike Sexton Transcript: LEIGH SALES, PRESENTER: This weekend one of Asia’s longest-serving and most controversial politicians is seeking re-election. 74-year-old Abdul Taib Mahmud has ruled the Malaysian state of Sarawak for [...]
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Lost in translation: Chinese brand Ronaldo ‘arrogant’
Cristiano Ronaldo was branded “arrogant” by Chinese fans and media after he responded curtly to questions at a press conference during Real Madrid’s pre-season tour of Asia. Real are looking to tap into a potential 1.3 billion fans in China, but Ronaldo’s moody performance will not have helped their efforts. The former Manchester United winger, [...]
