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Every man who expresses an honest thought is a soldier in the army of intellectual liberty. ~ Robert G. Ingersoll
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Build the KL-Singapore high-speed train rhoyba@ytlcommunity.com - 11 May 2008 5:11:54 PM Malaysia's fuel subsidies have reportedly ballooned to some RM43 billion a year. That's more than three times the Treasury's forecast revenue from personal income tax this year of RM13.4 billion, and over 20% more than the forecast corporate tax of RM34.8 billion. And, it is almost half the total estimated federal government revenue of RM102 billion.
Why avoid a one-time capital investment of less than RM8 billion that improves the country's land transport infrastructure, when the country is already spending five times as much on fuel subsidies in a single year that yield no long-term economic benefits?
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Disaster, disaster, disaster rhoyba@ytlcommunity.com - 13 May 2008 10:55:43 AM The death toll from a huge earthquake in southwest China climbed to nearly 10,000 on Tuesday as rescuers scrambled to reach thousands of people buried under debris.
The first seven tons of United Nations relief supplies arrived in Myanmar by aircraft Thursday after days of excruciating delay during which the insular military junta resisted international offers of large-scale aid.
Tornadoes killed at least 21 people and injured hundreds as they ripped through the central and southeastern United States over the weekend, destroying homes, overturning cars and downing trees and power lines. [more...] |
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Barack Obama eyes the big duel as Hillary Clinton sinks rhoyba@ytlcommunity.com - 12 May 2008 11:35:33 PM With Clinton all but finished, Obama is now looking ahead to a showdown with John McCain and is busy trying to cast off the elitist tag [more...] |
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BAA may sell Gatwick to ease refinancing difficulties vijayan@ytlcommunity.com - 12 May 2008 11:28:44 PM BAA, the owner of Heathrow and Gatwick, may have to bring forward the sale of one of its airports amid concerns that it will be unable to complete the £10 billion refinancing of its debts. [more...] |
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Investment banks turn to Africa in effort to boost flagging profits vijayan@ytlcommunity.com - 12 May 2008 11:33:18 AM As investment banks continue to feel the effects of the credit crunch in the West, some are looking to Africa as the latest emerging market opportunity to boost flagging profits. [more...] |
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Murdoch quits US newspaper fight jessiechew@ytlcommunity.com - 12 May 2008 11:13:54 AM Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation has withdrawn a bid to buy US newspaper Newsday only days after seemingly being in pole position to acquire it. [more...] |
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PM Brown's standing takes a beating izan@ytlcommunity.com - 12 May 2008 11:05:52 AM British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, his back to the wall after a drop in his Labour Party's popularity, suffered another knock with a new survey showing that he has suffered a devastating collapse in his public standing. [more...] |
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Tiffin Bay Snack Menu Go snacking at Tiffin Bay, and you'll be in for a real treat! [more...]
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Pak Loh Chiu Chow Abalone Set Enjoy a wonderful meal at Pak Loh Chiu Chow, the perfect place for family-style dining. [more...]
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Spring 2008 @ Starhill Gallery Enjoy a sumptuous meal this Spring with a wonderful array of tantalizing
delights, only at the Feast Village in Starhill Gallery. [more...]
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Boston Lobsters and Pacific and French Oysters Create gourmet memories for your family and friends by dining at Fisherman’s Cove [more...]
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A Toast for a Toast Enjoy a wide selection of drinks at Tiffin Bay! [more...]
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Set Menus @ Fisherman's Cove Enjoy a unique selection of seafood with Asian and International flavours at Fisherman's Cove. [more...]
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Pak Loh - Business Set Lunch Celebrating a success of a business deal or simply having lunch with family or friends? Head on to Pak Loh Chiu Chow at Starhill Gallery for a quick and delicious 4 course meal at RM 128++ for 4 persons. For more info, contact 03 2783 3856 [more...]
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Pucchi Dessert & Tea Time Set At Tiffin Bay, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the selections of desserts offered in our special pucchi set and yummy savories…. great with a cup of freshly brewed coffee beverages and teas. [more...]
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From left: Jaquet Droz managing director Manuel Emch, Swiss Ambassador HE Dr Urs Stemler and Swiss Union managing director Datuk Francis Sew. |
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PANGKOR LAUT RESORT In 1994, Pavarotti said: "I almost cried when I saw how beautiful God had made this Paradise." |
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