Monday, February 25, 2013

Orange-tossing tradition originates from Hokkien folk in southern China

  • Daily Express - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    Printer Friendly Kota Kinabalu: The Government spent about RM604.8 million to manage non-Malaysian prisoners in four prisons in Sabah sfrom 2006 until October 2012. Sabah Prisons Deputy ...

  • No issue among the Sabah BN parties Muhy

    Daily Express - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    Printer Friendly NABAWAN: Sabah is developing rapidly under the Barisan Nasional (BN) government and leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the Federal level and Chief Minister ...

  • Bugis NGO denies any role

    Daily Express - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    Printer Friendly Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Bugis Community Association denied any involvement in the issuance of Malaysian identity cards (ICs) to foreigners who came to Sabah illegally. Its ...

  • Sabah standoff Clock is ticking for armed group

    Asia News Network - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    The clock is ticking away for the Sulu armed group holed up at the Tanduo village as the Sunday deadline draws near with no sign of them giving up peacefully. Reports emerged that the group by Raja ...

  • Lahad Datu stand-off The clock is ticking for armed group

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    LAHAD DATU: The clock is ticking away for the Sulu armed group holed up at the Tanduo village as the Sunday deadline draws near with no sign of them giving up peacefully. Reports emerged that the ...

  • Sea gypsies unable to go near good fishing spots

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    TANJUNG LABIAN (LAHAD DATU): The free roaming life of the Sulu Sea gypsies or pelahus has been in choppy waters for the past two weeks. The gypsies have managed well in conquering the high seas but ...

  • Malaysia deports 736 Indonesian migrant workers

    bruvoice - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands (ANTARA News) ? Malaysia has in the past three days deported 736 Indonesian problematic migrant workers through Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands, a migrant worker ...

  • Rais Don?t neglect arts and culture

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    KOTA BARU: Malaysians must place importance on arts and culture to ensure that the identity of its multi-racial population will be passed on to future generations. Information, Communications ...

  • Najib Vote Barisan for a far better future

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    says. "As for DAP, a vote for them will see Islam being oppressed. "A vote for Barisan Nasional will mean voting for a far better future for you, the future generation and the ...

  • Outlets not stocking clothes that fit plus-size women

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    PETALING JAYA: For plus-size women, buying new clothes for work and play may be harder than expected. Some are complaining that several popular international boutiques have begun cutting back on ...

  • Mechanisms in place to ensure patient safety

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    1. System-wide mechanisms have been established to ensure that patients are safe, including: > National Incident Reporting and Learning system (for government hospitals and clinics and dental ...

  • No room for mistakes in healthcare

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    For those in jobs that deal with human lives, an oops' moment is mostly inexcusable. DR Beatrice (not her real name) is no stranger to performing surgery and saving lives. At 40, this surgeon ...

  • MAS to begin KL-Paris flights daily on A380 from March 1

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    will begin daily operations for its Kuala Lumpur-Paris-Kuala Lumpur route on March 1 with the arrival of its fifth superjumbo Airbus A380. The A380 touched down at the Kuala Lumpur International ...

  • A hot hot fight

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    IT looks set to be a real fight in the coming general election with campaigners from both sides feeding the media with their own declaration of victory, complete with the estimated number of seats, ...

  • Orange-tossing tradition originates from Hokkien folk in southern China

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    PETALING JAYA: The tradition of throwing oranges during Chap Goh Meh originated from the Hokkiens in southern China. Historically, Hokkien men would throw small drums into the water while the women ...

  • Australia to tighten worker visa plan

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    MELBOURNE: The Australian Government is cracking down on the visa scheme for temporary overseas workers, saying it has evidence the programme is being used to discriminate against ...

  • Carnival air at Penang Chap Goh Meh

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    GEORGE TOWN: Thousands of people thronged Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling here to enjoy a night of culture and tradition at the Penang Chinese Town Hall's (PCTH) Malam Chap Goh Meh celebration. A ...

  • MCA will contest Wangsa Maju seat says Liow

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    . "This seat has always been a MCA seat and it is a winnable seat. There is no indication that we want to swap any seat at all," he said. Online portals have reported that Wangsa Maju MCA ...

  • Sulu group must leave today

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    LAHAD DATU: Malaysia has extended the deadline for the Sulu armed group to move out of Tanduo village and return home to today, following a request from the Philippines. The Philippine Government ...

  • Man with red IC removed from electoral roll RCI told

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    KOTA KINABALU: The name of a businessman who held a red identity card was removed from the electoral roll for the 2008 general election, the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Sabah's illegal ...

  • All aboard the Keretapi Sarong

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    KUALA LUMPUR: Self-employed Maej Azripedita loves dressing up as his favourite comic characters but this time his Spider-Man costume came with a sarong. "My mother suggested tying the sarong ...

  • Stream for the Oscars

    The Star - Saturday 23rd February, 2013

    Log in to the Red FM or Capital FM websites for some exclusive content on the Academy Awards tomorrow. HOLLYWOOD'S biggest film event the 85th Academy Awards is happening tomorrow morning ...

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