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EXCITING EVENTS LINED UP FOR M'SIANS TO MARK "MERDEKA DAY" IN UAE

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DUBAI, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysians in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), take heed.

Wipe the dust off those badminton racquets, polish your go-kart driving skills and whip out those cameras to join in the fun in celebrating Malaysia's51st Independence Day in this Gulf state.

NEW YORK'S EMPIRE STATE BUILDING WILL BE LIT WITH COLOURS OF MALAYSIAN FLAG

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NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- New York's famous landmark, the Empire State Building (ESB), where one can see thousands of tourists from around the world lining up to get a glimpse of the Big Apple from what is euphemised as the "top of the world", will be lit with colours of the Malaysian flag

MONEY POLITICS ROOT CAUSE OF PROBLEMS IN MANY ASIAN COUNTRIES, SAYS KUAN YEW

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SINGAPORE, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The political problems faced by many countries in Asia are due to money politics but the problem did not take root in Singapore because "we have a Division One team in charge", said former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.

HOMESTAY PROGRAMME GIVES EXTRA INCOME FOR RESIDENTS IN MENGKUANG TITI

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By Muna Khalid
BUKIT MERTAJAM (Malaysia), Aug 13 (Bernama) -- From an unknown Malay village in Permatang Pauh, Mengkuang Titi is now known among foreign tourists for the hospitality of its people.

BANKS MUST SHED AGE-OLD NEGATIVE PERCEPTION ON AGRI SECTOR, SAYS ECONOMIST

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By Mumtaz Aini Alivi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Banks and financial institutions must be more open and be positive on the prospects of the agriculture sector in disbursing loans as it promises lucrative, says an economist.

DON'T ENGAGE IN CHARACTER ASSASSINATION, SAYS POLITICAL ANALYST

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The prospective Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat should avoid engaging in "character assassination" as such tactic will not work in the current political scenario, according to a political analyst.

NO PROGRAMMES IN PERMATANG PAUH, YOUTHS RESTLESS

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By Mohd Hisham Abdul Rafar
BUKIT MERTAJAM (Malaysia), Aug 13 (Bernama) -- While residents in
Permatang Pauh wait to cast their votes in the by-election on Aug 26, there are sighs among the youth, many pondering what their future is going to be like.

A REST AREA WITH A DIFFRENCE

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BY NURQALBI MOHD REDA
IPOH (Malaysia), Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Road travellers in Malaysia are
familiar with Rest and Recreation (R&R) areas along the highways that makes driving a more pleasant experience.

TRADE BETWEEN M'SIA AND S'PORE WILL INCREASE DESPITE GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY

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By Zakaria Abdul Wahab
SINGAPORE, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Trade and investment between Malaysia and Singapore will continue to increase although there are uncertainties in the current global economy.

AWARD-WINNING FUEL EFFICIENCY COUPLE SAYS PRO-ACTIVE ATTITUDE CAN SLASH FUEL COSTS By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar & Nur Syuhada Shamsudin

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) - A couple holding the world record for fuelefficiency driving say that having a pro-active stance can go a long way to help reduce fuel costs.

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