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It Is The Season Of The 'Kompang'

By Hazlinda Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Schools nationwide would have a weeklong holiday begining March 15 or 14 for certain states. This means we would be able to hear the beating of the 'kompang' (Malay traditional hand-held drum) at community halls, residences and even hotels.

When It Is A 'Sin' To Drink Extra Water

By Zulkiple Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- During the current extreme hot spell, people are advised to drink at least eight glasses or two litres of water a day.

Protect Your Kidneys - Control Diabetes

By Nor Soraya Jamal

PETALING JAYA, March 8 (Bernama) -- Approximately one in 10 adults worldwide suffer from some form of kidney damage and every year millions die as a result of kidney failure caused by diabetes.

More Orang Asli Now Appreciate Education

By Mohd Razman Abdullah

GUA MUSANG, March 8 (Bernama) -- The Orang Asli from the Temiar sub-ethnic group in Pos Balar, Kuala Betis near here are emphasising education for their younger generation to ensure the survival of their community.

Let's Plant Cocoa, The Returns Are Lucrative

By Nashir Mansor

TAWAU, March 5 (Bernama) -- When oil palm fetched record prices in late 1990s, most farmers were replacing their cocoa trees with oil palm except for Hamdan Buang who was busy bud grafting his aged cocoa trees with high quality clone.

Donate Blood And Remain Healthy

By Nurulhidayah Rosly

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The apprehension over contracting infectious diseases and fear of pain inflicted by the 'canula' (a tube that can be inserted into the body, often for the delivery or removal of fluid) are among the factors that prevent an individual from donating blood.