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Ongoing projects in the state include a RM720mil upgrading work at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport and a RM151mil water supply project in Kudat. The firm has established a strong track record, being involved in the construction of Qatars new international airport and the KL International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Sabah wants full report on flag-burning incident Apr 6, 2009
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah wants a comprehensive report on the incident in Lahad Datu in which the state flag was burned by alleged descendants of the Sulu sultanate making claims on the state. Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman, who is state security council chairman, said he has asked for a report from the police over the incident on Saturday, condemning the group for trying to create chaos. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Badminton: Ramdan, Zulfadli get nod to join national training Apr 6, 2009
The next few tournaments involving the junior shuttlers are the national circuits Sabah and Sarawak Zone in Kota Kinabalu from April 17-19, Division Two of the Pahang Open from May 26-29 and the National Junior Circuit Grand Finals from June 10-14 in Seremban. More News lect> Go. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
KFC and QSR investing RM48mil in new outlets Apr 1, 2009
The outlets are in Sentul, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching and the company plans to open similar outlets in other towns in the future. Jamaludin said customers at the three restaurants fully supported the initiative taken by the company to employ these people. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
200 PSD scholarships for Sabah, Swak bumiputra Mar 27, 2009
KOTA KINABALU: The federal government is allocating 10 percent or 200 Public Service Department (PSD) scholarships for Sabah and Sarawak bumiputra Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) school leavers beginning this year. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan Sri Bernard Dompok said Friday that this was made after taking into account the academic achievements of bumiputra students in both states. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Deferment of blend biofuel implementation unlikely Mar 25, 2009
Next on the B5 list is Kota Kinabalu given its huge base of diesel engine vehicle users, according to the minister ... Despite Sabah already having biodiesel plants in Lahad Datu and Sandakan, the long distance will involve high transportation cost to Kota Kinabalu. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Animasias out to draw talent Mar 24, 2009
They wanted me to join the government service after graduation but I had other plans, said the 27-year-old from Kota Kinabalu. Armed with a degree in Business Administration, Nizam tried hard to dodge his parents wishes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
The Second Malaysian Stimulus Package - What Does it Hold for the Energy & Power Sector in Malaysia? Mar 23, 2009
According to Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Associate Director of Energy & Power Systems Practice Subramanya Bettadapura, there will be a thrust on development of Eastern Malaysian States, especially through the Kota Kinabalu transmission system project ... Key among them was the 132kV Transmission Line System Environmentally-Friendly Project; the Delivery System Upgrading Projects in Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau; the Delivery System Reinforcement Project throughout Sabah and WP Labuan; the... (PR Newswire)
Cocoa grinding firms cut capacity on low demand Mar 19, 2009
Cocoa production was projected to decline by 20% to 30% to about 230,000 to 260,000 tonnes in 2009 from a record 323,653 tonnes in 2008, he told StarBiz via e-mail from Kota Kinabalu yesterday. Malaysia is the largest cocoa grinder in Asia and the worlds fifth-largest cocoa producer. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Boon Heong the lucky one as team-mates luggage go missing Mar 18, 2009
After winning the Super Series Masters title in Kota Kinabalu last December, Kien Keat-Boon Heong went on to reach the quarter-finals at the Malaysian Open in January. More News lect> Go. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
RazakSAT launch on April 21 Mar 12, 2009
"The aircraft carrying the satellite will be making temporary stops in Kota Kinabalu and Guam during the journey to Kwajalein," he told a press conference at the Astronautic Technology (M) Sdn Bhd (ATSB) near here on Thursday. RazakSAT, which is also Malaysia's second low orbit microsatellite, was developed through a colloboration of ATSB with Satrec Initiative Ltd of South Korea. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Suicide a cry for help Mar 12, 2009
Currently, there are Befrienders centres in Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Malacca, Johor Baru and Kota Kinabalu ... Kota Kinabalu: 088-255788(7pm - 10pm). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Malacca airport to draw more regional tourists Mar 11, 2009
Once the runway extension project is completed, AirAsia Bhd will fly to three places in Sumatra - Pekan Baru, Bukit Tinggi and Medan - and domestically to Penang and Pulau Langkawi, the chief minister said, adding that the budget airline would later add Jakarta, Balikpapan, Kuching, Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu to its list. Ali Rustam said the expanded airport would be named Malacca International Airport, with FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd expected to operate from there at a later stage. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Home for victims of human trafficking Mar 8, 2009
Deputy minister Noriah Kasnon said, for the time being, the ministry had set up temporary shelter homes here and in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, for this purpose. She said that the Women's Shelter Home in Kuala Lumpur had housed 94 women, mostly from Asean countries, since it began operations on March 3, last year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Bank Negara raids Walton offices Mar 7, 2009
The central bank said in a statement yesterday that the raids were simultaneously conducted at the premises of the company in Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. It advises the public to be cautious of this type of land banking schemes promoted by Walton. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
PPB Group sees falling demand for flour Mar 4, 2009
Plans are also underway to build a mill in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, which is expected to be ready by the first quarter of 2010. With a daily capacity of 220 tonnes, the mill would help mitigate the impact of freight charges for transporting flour from the peninsula to east Malaysia, Tan said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
KPJ sees benefit from slowdown Mar 3, 2009
They are the Seremban Specialist Hospital, Taiping Medical Centre, Kota Kinabalu Specialist Hospital, Bukit Mertajam Specialist Hospital, KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital, Tawakal Hospital existing building, Tawakal Specialist Hospital and KPJ International College of Nursing and Health Sciences hotel and office building in Johor Baru. Ali said with the injection of the properties, Al-Aqar KPJ REITs assets were now valued at RM1bil, making it the biggest REIT management company in Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Sabah not getting new hospital yet Mar 2, 2009
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has to wait a little longer for a new general hospital despite the urgency of the matter, as there is no budget for it under the current Ninth Malaysia Plan. We have agreed in principle to a new hospital, but we cannot say when it will be implemented, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad told reporters Monday after launching a pre-school food safety campaign. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Boon Heong-Kien Keat want to regain title to bring cheer to coach Rexy Mar 2, 2009
They won the Macau Open in October and the Super Series Masters Finals in Kota Kinabalu in December. The 22-year-old Boon Heong added that compared to previously, they were better prepared for the challenges in the All-England this time. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Carmaker to maintain performance Mar 2, 2009 EU to aid ASEAN to improve foodstuff hygiene deficiencies Feb 23, 2009 EU firm on ASEAN food standards: official Feb 22, 2009 Rosman feels doubles pair can regain All-England crown Feb 22, 2009 Sandakan death march pulling Aussies to Sabah Feb 22, 2009 EU to resume marine imports from Malaysia Feb 22, 2009 US twin city for Subang Jaya? Feb 19, 2009 Sales of fine wine holding up Feb 16, 2009 Firm to open more lounges Feb 13, 2009 REDtone into data and voice Feb 10, 2009 Wah Seong sees more jobs in the pipeline Feb 8, 2009 Britain visa decision on Monday Feb 7, 2009
He also said the company was planning to set up its first 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centre in Kota Kinabalu. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Your 10 Questions: Datuk Amrin Awaluddin Feb 28, 2009
Repeats of these shows are fine as we in east Malaysia (except Astro subscribers) are deprived of enjoying 8TV. - Robert, Kota Kinabalu ... On an interesting note, 8TV will be expanding its coverage to east Malaysia, namely Kota Kinabalu and Kuching, soon. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was a major food exporter to the EU, he told reporters last weekend at a one-day forum on EU-ASEAN cooperation on Codex food standards in Kota Kinabalu, capital of the Sabah State in East Malaysia. Stressing that Codex standards benefited both the EU and ASEAN, he said that ASEAN countries like Malaysia and Thailand were already active in that respect, while Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam were lagging. (Xinhuanet, China)
KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (AFP) - The European Union (EU) has no plans to suppress exports of food from Southeast Asia but producing countries must comply with stringent safety requirements, an official said in Malaysia. The EU will provide technical assistance to any regional nation to help improve hygiene failings that could hamper exports, said Jerome Lepeintre, who is leading a delegation of health and consumer protection officials. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Kien Keat-Boon Heong showed glimpses of their old form when they beat the Korean top pair of Jun Jae-sung-Yong-dae to win the Super Series Master Finals in Kota Kinabalu in December. However, they failed to chalk a repeat victory after losing narrowly to the same pair in the quarter-finals of the Malaysia Open last month. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Noredah lamented the lack of direct flights between Australian cities and Kota Kinabalu. "We desperately want an airline any airline to start an AustraliaSabah service. Our tourist arrivals will swell significantly if this is available," she said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
KOTA KINABALU: The European Union is expected to resume imports of marine products from Malaysia soon. European Commission Health and Consumer Protection director general Jerome Lepeintre said steps were being taken by fish exporters to improve their standard of hygiene of the fish products exported to EU.. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ipoh, Johor Baru, Kota Kinabalu, Malacca, Sandakan and Tawau also have their respective sister cities. It is a privilege to be even considered by them as we have nothing to lose, and everything to gain. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Headquartered in Sunway Damansara, and with offices in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and China, the company has been in operation for 10 years. Asiaeuro Wines, which has an office in Shenzhen, China, is looking to penetrate region countries especially Vietnam and Cambodia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Chief financial officer Clarence Chiu said the outlets would be at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport and Kota Kinabalu Low-Cost Carrier Terminal in Sabah and Kuching International Airport and Miri Airport in Sarawak. He said with the new outlets, the number of airport lounges operated by the company nationwide would increase from three now to seven. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The service is available in parts of Kota Kinabalu and will soon be available in Kuching. It would be expanded to other parts of east Malaysia, Zainal said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
We have positioned ourselves very well over the last two years in Malaysia by making significant investments in improvements and new facilities in Kuantan and Kota Kinabalu, and we are now starting to reap the benefits, he adds. Any investment will be focused on research and development for the groups newly acquired specialised concrete-coating process technology in Europe, introduction of new products and solutions for deepwater coating and other new variants of anti-corrosion coatings. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim, when contacted in Kota Kinabalu yesterday, confirmed that McCleary would relay the British Governments decision to him. Britain and Malaysia enjoy close historical links and we hope the decision would favour this. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
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