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Today is 9 May 2008


	Chariots Of Plenty rhoyba@ytlcommunity.com - 9 May 2008 9:47:22 AM YTL’s accomplishments are rooted in consistency and an unrelenting belief that business must be a “force for good.” [more...]


	Major Malaysian firm buys CDM consultancy melisa@ytlesolutions.com - 8 May 2008 10:29:44 AM Malaysian conglomerate YTL Corporation on Friday announced it has bought a controlling stake in SV Carbon, a consultancy involved in the development and sales of UN-regulated carbon credits. [more...]

	:::Malaysia:::
	MP Writes: Free to be critic, sceptic, champion melisa@ytlesolutions.com - 8 May 2008 1:05:14 PM When I was a minister, I had to be aware of my limits and respect my colleagues' authority as heads of their respective ministries. Even when I moved from one ministry to another, from Rural Development to Home Affairs and later to Environment and Natural Resources, I could not question the minister who took over my posts. [more...]

	Precinct 11 housing project at a standstill vijayan@ytlcommunity.com - 8 May 2008 12:15:31 PM Failed projects are the bane of any modern city and a planned enclave like the nation’s administration centre Putrajaya has not been spared the construction consternation. [more...]

	EU-type Asean possible but not now, says Dr Mahathir andrew@ytlesolutions.com - 7 May 2008 5:12:34 PM Asean, the grouping of 10 Southeast Asian nations, may be able to emulate the European Union (EU) but this is unlikely to come true in the near future, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has predicted. [more...]

	Malaysia's Economy Strong And Flexible Enough To Face Global Slowdown melisa@ytlesolutions.com - 7 May 2008 5:04:47 PM Malaysia's economic standing is strong and flexible enough to face an uncertain growth in the world economy following the subprime loan crisis in the US, a weakening dollar as well as inflationary pressure and increasing crude oil price, Second Finance Minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said. [more...]

	:::Regional:::
	In India, Death to Global Business farah@ytlcommunity.com - 8 May 2008 11:42:02 AM How a violent—and spreading—Maoist insurgency threatens the country's runaway growth [more...]

	India, China will be global players in tourism izan@ytlcommunity.com - 7 May 2008 4:14:27 PM India and China will be the new global players competing for a huge chunk of tourists, transforming the geopolitical landscape. The US, though a key factor, will have less influence, according to a study. [more...]

	Indonesia considers whether to leave OPEC cartel azlan@ytlcommunity.com - 7 May 2008 1:16:37 PM Indonesia, a net oil importer, is considering whether to leave the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, according to media reports Tuesday. [more...]

	:::International:::
	Beyond petrol: What is the fuel of our future? matthew@ytlcommunity.com - 7 May 2008 1:39:13 PM With oil due to run out soon, the hunt is on to find alternatives to petrol. So what will we be filling our cars with in 30 years' time? [more...]

	Beleaguered Irish PM quits andrew@ytlesolutions.com - 7 May 2008 1:32:39 PM Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern visited an iconic battle site yesterday hours before leaving office, praised for helping bring peace to Northern Ireland, but under a cloud over alleged financial wrongdoing. [more...]

	:::Information Technology:::
	Yahoo CEO faces possible rebellion rhoyba@ytlcommunity.com - 9 May 2008 11:38:03 AM Yahoo Inc. Chief Executive Jerry Yang is convinced that the company he started in a Silicon Valley trailer 14 years ago is worth more than the $47.5 billion that Microsoft Corp. had offered for the Internet pioneer. [more...]

	Putting WiMax on the Fast Track vijayan@ytlcommunity.com - 8 May 2008 11:45:59 AM Tech giants Google and Intel will partner with Sprint Nextel and Clearwire to develop a $14.5 billion ultra-fast mobile network [more...]

	Google in driver's seat after Microsoft-Yahoo bust izan@ytlcommunity.com - 7 May 2008 4:35:58 PM Yahoo Inc may not be celebrating the end of takeover talks with Microsoft Corp, but their mutual rival Google Inc should feel free to pop the champagne cork. [more...]

	Microsoft Gets More Social With Zune Update jessiechew@ytlcommunity.com - 7 May 2008 4:21:31 PM Users of the portable media player can now download friends' nine most recently played songs, as well as nine tunes flagged as favorites. [more...]

	:::Arts & Performing Arts:::
	Heart-felt rhythm matthew@ytlcommunity.com - 8 May 2008 2:33:00 PM IS IT possible for the deaf to play drums together in precise rhythm and synchronicity? Undergraduate Yee Ke Xin’s interest was piqued when she read about a drum class for the deaf last year. Ke Xin who lost her hearing after a bout of high fever when she was younger could not resist the chance to play music. [more...]

	:::Lifestyle:::
	London's elité homes: The super-prime boom izan@ytlcommunity.com - 8 May 2008 11:52:13 AM Behind London's grandest stucco-fronted façades, a new age of glass-walled, hi-tech luxury is taking shape. Chris Partridge steps into a world where house prices start at £30m [more...]

	“Indulge with Mom” at The Majestic Malacca melisa@ytlesolutions.com - 8 May 2008 1:22:19 PM Celebrate Mother's Day at The Majestic Malacca with a lovely spa and tea session for two, exclusively made for mothers and daughters to relax and bond with each other in timeless elegance. Dedicate the day to indulge in a pampering experience together that allows new memories to be crafted. [more...]

	The story of artistic excellence melisa@ytlesolutions.com - 7 May 2008 4:36:49 PM The story of Mouawad began in the 1860s as David Mouawad set out from his home in Lebanon to learn the craft of the watchmaker, goldsmith and jeweller. [more...]

	:::Health:::
	Your Keyboard: Dirtier Than a Toilet azlan@ytlcommunity.com - 8 May 2008 3:09:01 PM U.K. Microbiologist Finds E. Coli, Staph on Computer Keyboards [more...]

	'Spinach does really help build muscles' jessiechew@ytlcommunity.com - 8 May 2008 10:55:56 AM Popeye the cartoon sailor may have been right to claim that spinach builds muscles. [more...]

	Is our zeal for cleanliness making us ill? melisa@ytlesolutions.com - 8 May 2008 10:47:55 AM A debate is raging among scientists about what is to blame for allergy epidemics leaving most of us confused. We try to find the answers [more...]

	Type of body fat 'boosts health' farah@ytlcommunity.com - 7 May 2008 4:57:42 PM Body fat found under the skin - and particularly on the buttocks - may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, research suggests. [more...]

	:::English, English? English!:::
	Idiomania fairuz@ytlesolutions.com - 7 May 2008 11:00:50 AM CHOOSE the idiom whose meaning is given in the brackets: [more...]

	Talk about change farah@ytlcommunity.com - 7 May 2008 10:59:08 AM CHANGE is a very old word, appearing in English in the early 13th century. Its roots are even older, dating back to Celtic languages that developed during the Bronze Age. [more...]

	:::Recommended Books:::
	Europe's innovation failure explained matthew@ytlcommunity.com - 7 May 2008 12:25:30 PM European governments have been worrying for years about why Europe produces so few fast-growing, innovative companies. Much of the anxiety centres on that vast cluster of industries known as information and communications technology, or ICT. [more...]

IPL Signature Therapies
· 24 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008
· 10:00AM - 9:30PM
· Pamper Floor, Starhill Gallery

Urban Sanctuary
· 18 Apr 2008 - 18 May 2008
· 10:00AM - 9:30PM
· Starhill Gallery

			An Afternoon With Mom at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur Celebrate Mother's Day at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur with a day of pampering for the mind, body and soul. [more]

			Mother's Day @ Feast Village Surprise your mom with a ritzy celebration at Feast Village, Starhill Gallery. [more...]

			Tiffin Bay Snack Menu Go snacking at Tiffin Bay, and you'll be in for a real treat! [more...]

			Pak Loh Chiu Chow Abalone Set Enjoy a wonderful meal at Pak Loh Chiu Chow, the perfect place for family-style dining. [more...]

			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...]

			Boston Lobsters and Pacific and French Oysters Create gourmet memories for your family and friends by dining at Fisherman’s Cove [more...]

			A Toast for a Toast Enjoy a wide selection of drinks at Tiffin Bay! [more...]

			Set Menus @ Fisherman's Cove Enjoy a unique selection of seafood with Asian and International flavours at Fisherman's Cove. [more...]

			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...]

			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...]