Saturday, November 21, 2009

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Malaysia Looks To More Defence Cooperation With New Zealand

From Ahmad Shukran Shaharudin

WELLINGTON, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) hope to see more engagement and cooperation with New Zealand's defence forces in the near future, said Malaysian defence attache to New Zealand Lt Col Ahmad Faiezzelan Abd Karim.

Rural UPSR Students Get Priority For Full Board Schools

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Deputy Education Minister Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi said rural students who get 5As in the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) will be given priority for entrance into 58 full-boarding schools throughout the country.

UTP Buys School Items For More Than 100 Underprivileged Children

IPOH, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- A total of 104 pupils from three welfare homes in Perak will benefit from a sponsorship programme initiated by Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP).

Accept Our Diversity As A Blessing, Says PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Friday urged Malaysians to accept the country's diversity as a blessing, a source not just of cultural vitality but also of economic advantage.

Improved Flood Situations In Perak, Kedah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The flood situation in Perak and Kedah is improving, with lesser evacuees at relief centres Friday.

Report On Bridge Collapse To Be Tabled In Dewan Rakyat On December 7

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The report on the collapse of the suspension bridge across Sungai Kampar, Perak, which caused the drowning of three pupils last month, will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Dec 7.

Government Focused On Promoting Quality Brands

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Government is focused on promoting quality brands to build consumer loyalty and differentiate Malaysian products and services in the market.

Heavy Rain In Kelantan, Terengganu And Pahang Until Tuesday

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Intermittent and occassionally heavy rains are expected to continue in Kelantan and Terengganu until Tuesday.