Feature&Analysis

JESSELTON, SABAH'S "MOTHER OF EVOLUTION"

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Jesselton, the one-time "ghost town" which has evolved into the present-day vibrant city of Kota Kinabalu, evokes pleasant memories in the people of East Malaysia state of Sabah.

Bangladesh says it has 'crushed' Islamic militant groups

Dhaka, Aug 17 (PTI) The Islamic militant groups operating in Bangladesh have effectively been "crushed", a top security official said Sunday as the country marked the third anniversary of nationwide simultaneous blasts carried out byan extremist outfit.

HALAL PRODUCTS ACADEMY TO GUIDE HALAL INDUSTRY IN BRUNEI

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The Brunei government, which is in the midst of establishing a Halal Products Academy, hoped that the academy could guide the country in developing the halal industry.

NOW'S BEST CHANCE TO WIN OUR FIRST EVER OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- In the history of Malaysian sports, this is our best chance to win our first ever Olympic Games gold medal.

News Focus: GOVT'S OIL PRICE ASSUMPTION AT US$100 SEEN AS TOO LOW

Jakarta, Aug 15 (ANTARA) - The government is considered to be too optimistic in setting the oil price assumption at US$100 a barrel for the 2009 state budget amid oil price volatility.

ARCHER CHU SIAN OUTSHOOTS OLYMPIC RECORD HOLDER FOR QUARTERFINALS By Tham Choy Lin

BEIJING, Aug 15 (Bernama) - In a nail-biting shootoff, Malaysia's Cheng Chu Sian struck bull's eye to upset Olympic record holder Lee Chang Hwan to enter the men's individual quarterfinal Friday.

Both were tied 105-105 after the regular 12 arrows.

CHONG WEI TAKES FIRST SHOT AT MEDAL FRIDAY

The Malaysian, seeded second behind favourite Lin Dan of China, takes on South Korea's Lee Hyunil, in the semifinal Friday evening at the BeijingUniversity of Technology Gymnasium.

KENAF PLANT NO LONGER A CHEAP AGRICULTURE RAW MATERIAL, SAYS CHIN

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Kenaf, a plant of the hibiscus family, can no longer be considered a cheap agriculture raw material, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Peter Chin Fah Kui said.

ASIA AQUACULTURE AIMS TO PRODUCE 1,700 METRIC TONNES OF SHRIMP THIS YEAR

By Nashir MansorTAWAU (Malaysia), Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Asia Aquaculture (M) Sdn Bhd, the largest producer of shrimp in Sabah aims to produce about 1,700 metric tonnes of shrimp this year, 400 metric tonnes higher than last year.

GOVERNOR OF PATTANI BLAMES MEDIA FOR DROP IN TOURISTS

PATTANI (Southern Thailand), Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Excessive media reports on the conflict in Pattani had caused tourist arrivals, escpecially from Malaysia to the province to drop, said its governor, Phanu Uthairat.

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