No new deal for Hatem at Negri next season Sep 29, 2007
SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan FA (NSFA) are not renewing the contract of controversial coach Hatem Souissi for the 2007-2008 Super League season which begins on Nov 3. Instead, they plan to get the services of a local coach to bring the state squad to new heights after having become runners-up in the Malaysia Cup competition two years ago. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Couple charged with illegal online activities Sep 25, 2007
Marsden, who also represented for the said companies, was accused of committing the offences at Bandar Baru Nilai in Seremban between April 10, 2004 and July 4, 2005 ... He said Marsden had been charged at Seremban Sessions Court for 50 counts under the Anti-Money Laundering Act while his wife faced 48 similar charges there but could not higher bail imposed by the court and had to spend a year under remand. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Swimming: Coach Urquhart returning to Australia after SEA Games Sep 19, 2007
65 in the Malaysian Open in Seremban early this month. But the championships was not recognised as an Olympic qualifying event. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
U Mobile to continue improving coverage Sep 19, 2007
Currently, we have a presence in the Klang Valley and major towns including Penang, Ipoh, Malacca, Seremban and Johor Baru. We are currently looking at expanding our presence in the east coast and Sabah and Sarawak, Chang told StarBiz after Energy, Water and Communications Minister Datuk Seri Dr Lim Keng Yaik launched U Mobiles Mobile LiveTV service yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Shuttle bus service rolls into record books Sep 13, 2007
DTS is a bus shuttle service to help ferry knowledge workers from the Klang Valley, Seremban, Banting and Bangi to Cyberjaya ... Its buses leave from seven locations daily KL Sentral, Gombak, Kepong, Bangi, Klang, Banting and Seremban. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Malaysian athletes to get nearly half-a-million ringgit Sep 11, 2007
Their outstanding performance in the Asian Championships in Nilai, Seremban late last month will see them getting a total of RM300,000. Four exponents who won gold medals for Malaysia in the individual kumite (sparring) events - R. Puvaneswaran, Lim Yoke Wai, Vasantha Marial and Lim Yoke Wai -- will receive the biggest individual payout of RM40,000 each. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
More claims of UPSR leaks Sep 6, 2007
In Seremban, several parents called The Star alleging a leak in the Science paper. My son s teacher received the questions for section B on his mobile phone from someone. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Asum hoping for a five-star show at the SEA Games Sep 3, 2007
SEREMBAN: The Amateur Swimming Union of Malaysia (Asum) are targeting five gold medals from swimming in the Korat SEA Games, one better than in the previous series in Manila two years ago ... Yi Ting, who missed the previous SEA Games in Manila because of her exams, showed that she has the speed by setting her first national record in the 50m breaststroke in Seremban last week and there is ample time for her to recover her form ... 20) freestyle races in Seremban. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Swimming: Heartache for Cai Lin Sep 1, 2007
SEREMBAN: Swimmer Khoo Cai Lin (pic) was in tears after winning her first individual gold in the 50th Malaysian Open at the Paroi Aquatic Centre here yesterday. It was not tears of joy for the 18-year-old even though she had beaten the 2008 Olympics qualifying mark for the women's 400m freestyle. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Samsung to invest RM1.2b Aug 30, 2007
SEREMBAN: Samsung Group Malaysia will invest another RM1 ... 3bil) with three plants in Seremban and one in Port Klang ... The Seremban plants are under Samsung SDI (M) Sdn Bhd, Samsung Corning (M) Sdn Bhd and Samsung Electronics Display (M) Sdn Bhd. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Samsung to invest RM1.2b in expansion plans Aug 28, 2007
SEREMBAN: The Samsung Group will invest another RM1 ... 8bil with three plants in Seremban and one in Port Klang. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Robust company results for Q2 Aug 27, 2007
This was the first full quarter in which the company recognised the contribution of newly acquired Seremban Engineering Sdn Bhd, now a subsidiary in which it owns 60. Seremban Engineering contributed RM1 ... In addition, Seremban Engineering, which manufactures process equipment, has diversified Success' traditional business in industrial lighting products and transformers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Pagunsan turns the tables on Park in sudden-death playoff Aug 13, 2007
PETALING JAYA: Filipino Juvic Pagunsan sank a superb three-foot birdie to win the sudden-death playoff against overnight leader Unho Park of Australia in the RM300,000 Salcon Negri Masters Invitational at Seremban International Golf Club (SIGC) yesterday. The 2006 Asian Tour Rookie of the Year fired a four-under 68 final round for a total of 15-under 273. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Faster treatment for civil servants with e-guarantee letter Aug 8, 2007
SEREMBAN: Five hospitals in the Klang Valley have introduced the e-GL (electronic guarantee letter) facility for civil servants effective Aug 1. Public Services Department director-general Tan Sri Ismail Adam said the five hospitals are the Putrajaya Hospital, Ampang Hospital, Sungai Buloh Hospital, Selayang Hospital and Serdang Hospital. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Karate: Vasantha, Yamini and Yugneswary end World Cup with title Jul 31, 2007
The successes of the women's kumite exponents in the World Cup are certainly big boosts ahead of their challenges in the Asian Championships, which will be held in Nilai, Seremban, from Aug 24-26. The last time Malaysia won gold medals in the Asian meet was in 2001 through S. Premila, Ng Chai Lin and Sri Raja Rajeswari. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mayang Seri Endon 2006 award winners pledge to do more welfare work Jul 31, 2007
He added that he would continue serving at the Rumah Seri Kenangan Seremban where he works even though he could already retire. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil, who gave away the awards, said such individuals and homes were rarely given recognition and that they were the unsung heroes of the community. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Thailand stroll past our girls to lift Asean title Jul 14, 2007
SEREMBAN: Favourites Thailand outplayed Malaysia 25-3, 25-18, 25-18 in the final of the 8th Asean Schools Girls' Volleyball Championship at Parois Centre Court yesterday. Thailands Karina Krause, voted the best spiker of the tournament, was a constant thorn to the Malaysians as she played a pivotal role in the Thai's easy victory. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Two North Sumatra swimmers undergo training in Malaysia Jul 14, 2007
MEDAN, North Sumatra (Antara): Two top swimmers of North Sumatra, Indra Gunawan and Annes EP Siregar, are undergoing training in Seremban, Malaysia, in preparing for the 17th National Sports Week (PON) competition in East Kalimantan next year ... He said the program was a follow up of cooperation between the PRSI North Sumatra and a swimming club in Seremban. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Old Paulians to celebrate 81st anniversary Jul 11, 2007
SEREMBAN: The Old Paulians Association (OPA) will be celebrating its 81st anniversary and will be organising two events on September 1 ... The tournament will be at the Tuanku Golf and Country Resort, Sungai Gadut in Seremban and tee off time is 7 ... The following the event will be the 81st anniversary reunion dinner at the Dewan Majlis Perbandaran Seremban, Jalan Yam Tuan at 7. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Negri HA to host tourney in honour of late Satgunam Jul 8, 2007
The tournament will be held at the Seremban Two Hockey Stadium. NSHA secretary P. Tamil Selvan said that Satgunam, the former NSHA secretary, has contributed immensely to hockey not only in Malaysia but also in Asia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Negri takes full control of Allson Klana Resort Jul 4, 2007
SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan Government has acquired full control of Allson Klana Resort, the most profitable hotel here, via an asset swap ... Asked if there were plans to upgrade the hotel to five-star status, he said Seremban did not need such a hotel for the time being. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Wushu: Chee Zhong stakes claim for place in SEA Games squad Jul 4, 2007
Of the 12 exponents in the Malaysian team, seven are from the national youth squad and the rest were selected from the national junior championships in Seremban last month. More News. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Actor dies after fall on set Jun 26, 2007
He was initially rushed to a clinic in Mantin, Negri Sembilan, and then referred to the Seremban Hospital. However, there was no specialist at the hospital to treat Izi, who required immediate surgery for brain haemorrhage. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Developers reaching out Jun 25, 2007
Success entered the oil and gas (Otor this year after it purchased a 60% stake of Seremban Engineering Sdn Bhd (SESB). While it is not more than a foothold, it is a firm one, with SESB's vendors having guaranteed a profit after tax of RM5. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Reliance on sport schools players sparks debate Jun 11, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR: Players from the two sport schools, Bukit Jalil and Bandar Penawar, made their presence felt in the just concluded boys' Under-18 MSSM-Milo hockey championships in Seremban. And with each passing year, the number of players from these schools is rising with more teams relying on them to provide the edge. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
PLUS: Check traffic conditions on website Jun 10, 2007
Among the stretches with visuals are Damansara, Sungai Buloh, Bukit Lanjan, Seremban, Air Hitam, Jelapang and Juru ... The stretches are Seremban-Ayer Keroh, Rawang-Slim River and Ipoh Selatan-Jelapang. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Treasury puts its foot down on project delays Jun 6, 2007
SEREMBAN: No more unnecessary extensions. The Treasury, irked by delays in the completion of several government projects in recent years, wants projects delayed for more than three months to be immediately transferred to more competent contractors. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Penang to rely on experienced hands to deliver Under-18 title Jun 4, 2007
SEREMBAN: Defending champions Penang will bank on the experience of their players in their bid to retain the boys' Under 18 title in the MSSM-Milo hockey championships, which begin today at the Seremban II Hockey Stadium. Penang coach Yap Gark Soo said yesterday that the team had only two days of training together before departing for Seremban ... Matches in the MSSM Under-18 competition for both boys and girls will be played at Seremban II. The boys' Under-12 competition will be played at the... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Shah Alam may lose host job due to pools poor water quality May 29, 2007
Seremban, Penang and Kuala Lumpur have hosted the Malaysian Open before and even the National Aquatics Centre in Bukit Jalil can be used. The Darul Ehsan Aquatics Centre was build for the Sukma (Malaysia Games) which Selangor hosted in 1998 and it had not been maintained properly. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Negri makes pre-marital HIV test a must for Muslims May 29, 2007
SEREMBAN: From Friday, all Muslim couples getting married will have to undergo HIV tests in government clinics, Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said. We want the couples to be free of any problem that can affect their family relationship, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Migrant workers and the 'ugly' Malaysia May 25, 2007
Incidences of rioting such as at the Nilai factory in Seremban and isolated sensational cases involving Indonesian workers cast a long shadow over all Indonesian migrants. After all, blame must be placed somewhere. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Ambitious Johor want to be Sukma champs in 2010 May 24, 2007
Johor's record in the four previous Games has been nothing to shout about with only 19 golds in the previous Games in Seremban in 2006; 27 in 2004 in Kedah; 28 in 2002 in Sabah and 20 in Penang in 2000. But this time, they are serious about wanting to reach the top. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Inti-UC beat DC Hydraulics to win first leg of national league May 8, 2007
PETALING JAYA: Inti-UC emerged as the champions in the first leg of the Malaysia Table Tennis League, beating DC Hydraulics 4-0 in the final played at the Seremban Centre Point on Sunday. National women's player Beh Lee Wei beat Eng Tian Syh 3-2 for the first point while Choo Sim Guan extended the lead by beating Chan Koon Wah 3-0. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Swimming: Lew to the fore May 5, 2007
The Seremban-trained swimmer clocked 2:24 ... Yih Wey spent a short time training under Australian coach Gavin Urquhart at Bukit Jalil last year but decided to return to Seremban. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Seiyuu at GACC convention Apr 29, 2007
The anime convention also saw participation by the university students and anime fans from Kuala Lumpur and Seremban in various activities like PlayStation 2 games competition, an exhibition of Gundam model kits, costume playing competition, character design competition, trading card and board games competition. Tsu Jean Chyin, 16 and Chan SuMei, 17, who came from Kuala Lumpur, said they heard about GACC in the Malaysia Comic Fiesta held three months ago and wanted to take part in the costume... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Lekas to raise RM1.75b for toll highway project Apr 26, 2007
SUBANG JAYA: Lebuhraya Kajang-Seremban Sdn Bhd (Lekas), a 50% associate company of IJM Corp Bhd, plans to raise RM1 ... 3km toll highway that will connect Kajang, Semenyih and Seremban ... Lekas is the special-purpose vehicle set up to undertake concession of the Kajang-Seremban Highway that comes with the right to collect toll for 32 years. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Full services at all ASNB branches by year-end Apr 26, 2007
He said currently, only 10 branches Kangar, Johor Baru, Seremban, Kuching, Shah Alam, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Alor Star and Ipoh had full operations. Before this, customers wanting to invest more than RM10 had to go to the agents. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
A third of cases brought to SIS clinic concern alimony Apr 22, 2007
In a recent High Court case in Seremban, she said, a woman could not get RM500 for the maintenance for her child because her ex-husband said he was jobless. She said in 2003, six men were sent to jail, adding that in the same year, the courts heard 143 cases. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Old students of JB school to hold reunion dinner Apr 17, 2007
Sabariah said among the notable personalities who had confirmed were Dr Noraini Abdul Hamid, who is a teaching doctor in Hospital UKM, Bangi, and Dr Hairuzzah Ithnin, a pathologist in Seremban Hospital. Source. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
16 teams to compete in MTTL next month Apr 13, 2007
The preliminary rounds for team and individual (singles) events will be held over three legs in Seremban (May 5-6), Selangor (June 23-24) and Kluang (Aug 4-5). The Grand Finals is scheduled for Sept 8-9 at the OCM Indoor Sports Arena in Kuala Lumpur. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Columbia Asia gets RM70m loan Apr 13, 2007
He said Columbia Asia had one medical centre each in Seremban, Miri and Shah Alam, with a fourth slated to open later this year in Puchong ... He added that when the group opened its first hospital in Seremban seven years ago, the expenses of less than 10% of its patients were paid by insurance companies. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Negri department heads urged to complete projects on schedule Apr 13, 2007
SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan state department heads were urged to take immediate steps to ensure that all projects were carried out as scheduled. Yang Di Pertuan Besar Tuanku Jaafar Tuanku Abdul Rahman made the call in his address in the first sitting of the fourth quarter of the State Legislative Assembly here on Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
GUH widening earning base Apr 9, 2007
The land is located at the centre of GUH's Taman Bukit Kepayang project in Seremban ... To date, the group has developed and sold over 1,300 units of landed and commercial properties in Taman Bukit Kepayang in Seremban. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Noodle maker gears up for more growth Apr 9, 2007
We are eyeing Johor, Malacca and Seremban, Yaeh Tat said. The company now has two warehouses located in Kedah and Penang, which are used to shorten the delivery time to its customers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Easter A new life with Christ Apr 8, 2007
With a doctorate in hand, he returned to Malaysia in 1989 and became a pastor again in Seremban. He also joined the Seminari Theoloji Malaysia as a lecturer from 1993 to 1996. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
More than 200 attend Danone Nations Cup trial Mar 27, 2007
April 29: N. Sembilan (SK Seri Kelana, Seremban). May 2: Putrajaya (tbc). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Success Transformer to grow overseas markets Mar 27, 2007
While it plans organic expansion, the company recently acquired 60% in machinery and equipment specialist fabricator Seremban Engineering Sdn Bhd, whose products range from unfired pressure vessels to tanks and silos used in the oleochemical, palm oil, oil and gas and biodiesel industries. A local research house said that with the acquisition, it forecast Success Transformer's revenue for the financial year ending December 2007 to rise by 57. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
LOI to India for one stretch only Mar 18, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR: The Deputy Prime Minister s Office has clarified that the letter of intent (LOI) given to the Indian government for construction of the south-bound dual railway track project would involve only the stretch between Seremban and Gemas. The project was not for the whole Seremban-Johor Baru stretch as reported yesterday, a statement from the Deputy Prime Minister s Office said yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
TTAM hope to get 16 teams to compete in league Mar 7, 2007
Three preliminary rounds will be held in Seremban (May 5-6), Selangor (June 23-24) and Kluang (July 28-29). The venue for the round in Selangor has not been finalised. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Negris Haslah pleads with fans for patience Feb 27, 2007
SEREMBAN: Struggling Negri Sembilan Naza are pleading to their fans to have more patience after the fans called for the sacking of team manager Datuk Mohd Haslah Amin and Tunisian coach Hatem Souissi during Sundays goalless Malaysia Cup game against Kelantan. The fans hung up banners and placards calling for the heads of the duo. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
PSHB setting up new mail centre Feb 14, 2007
Ikmal said the new facility would also consolidate the present four MPCs Bangi, Bukit Raja, Dayabumi and Seremban to two highly-automated MPCs in Dayabumi and Shah Alam. He said another RM20mil to RM30mil would be invested in the Dayabumi MPC to increase the level of automation. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Pos Malaysia & Services Holdings setting up mail processing centre Feb 13, 2007
It will also be the national logistics centre and house the operations of Datapos (M) Sdn Bhd, the mailing house arm of PSHB. Ikmal said the new facility would also consolidate the present four MPCs - Bangi, Bukit Raja, Daya Bumi and Seremban - to two highly-automated MPCs in Daya Bumi and Shah Alam. He said another RM20mil to RM30mil would be invested in the Daya Bumi MPC to increase the level of automation. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Charteau hangs on to lead with tactical ride Feb 11, 2007
SEREMBAN: Frenchman Anthony Charteau looks certain to lift the Le Tour de Langkawi 2007 individual title this year after a tactical ride from Putrajaya to Seremban yesterday. Breathtaking: Cyclists race past the landmark Putra Mosque during the Stage Nine in Putrajaya yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
PM happy Dr M nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Feb 5, 2007
SEREMBAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is happy his predecessor Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been nominated for this year s Nobel Peace Prize. I will be happy together with all Malaysians if he wins the Nobel Peace Prize. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Karate want to set up base in Europe too Feb 1, 2007
Malaysia will host two competitions this year the Commonwealth Championships in Kuala Lumpur (June) and the Asian Championships in Seremban (September). More News. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Quiet funeral for Malaysian genius Jan 10, 2007
Sin Chew Daily reported that the ceremony was held behind closed doors in Chiang's house in Seremban at 9. 30am on Monday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Ong: Open door policy needed in globalised era Jan 7, 2007
SEREMBAN: Every country should have an open door policy to compete in this new era of globalisation, said MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting. It is not only Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Another perilous journey awaits Hatems men Jan 1, 2007
Our trip to Kangar is also time for redemption, said Hatem from Seremban. He was obviously referring to Negris 1-2 defeat to Perlis in this years Malaysia Cup final. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)