No More Flash Flood Woes For Asahan Folks
By Mohamad Bakri Darus

MELAKA, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Implementation of the RM2 million flood-mitigation project in Asahan and Nyalas, Jasin district has brought reprieve to folks in both areas.

New CR Awards To Drive Corporate Responsibility Agenda
By Rosliwaty Ramly

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- A new award focusing on Corporate Responsibility (CR) was launched here Friday by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Seri Mohd Effendi Norwawi.

Better Days Ahead For Kesedar Settlers
A special report by Zabidi Omar

GUA MUSANG, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Since its inception more than 30 years ago, the South Kelantan Development Authority (Kesedar) has played a proactive role in developing Southern Kelantan especially the Gua Musang and Jeli districts

ISEC Offers Affordable, World-class Eye Care Services
By Soraya Jamal

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The International Specialist Eye Centre (ISEC) that started operations about six months ago plays an important role in arresting vision impairment and loss via prevention, restoration and early detection.

Fancy Having 'Banana Stem' Curry?
By Mohamad Bakri Darus

KODIANG, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The 'gulai batang pisang', a traditional Malay curry in which pulp from the banana stem is the main ingredient, is usually a favourite item on the menu at Malay wedding feasts held in villages.

Gauge On Corporate Governance Of Listed Companies
By Rosliwaty Ramly

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- During the 1997/1998 Asian financial meltdown, a committee named the Supreme Committee for Financial Matters was formed.

What The Haj Means In Economic Terms
By Ahmad Rejal Arbee

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- As the last of 30,000-odd Malaysian pilgrims are due to return home on Thursday after having stayed in the holy land of Mecca and Medina for some 45 days, questions do crop up over the economic dynamics of the annual Haj pilgrimage.

Melaka Leads The Way In Poverty Eradication
A special report By Mohamad Bakri Darus

MELAKA, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Before the dawn of 2008, the Melaka state government had successfully helped 6,203 hardcore poor to escape from the shackles of poverty.

Ancient Art Of Yoga Makes 'Corporate' Move
By Melati Mohd Ariff

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ancient art of yoga, which has its origin dated as far back as the Indus Valley Civilization (about 3000 BC) is no longer limited to yoga practitioners or 'yogis'.

Is There A Better Way To Handle The Flood Situation?
A special report by Ravindran Duraisamy

MENTAKAB, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- During the recent floods, Pahang was one of the worst affected states other than Kelantan, Terengganu and Johor.