Archive - 21 April 2014

Selangor MCA: Rationing breeds water profiteers

Selangor MCA: Rationing breeds water profiteers

300 tankers serving industrial community in Klang alone, says the party.
'Stop Red Bean Army from threatening harmony'

'Stop Red Bean Army from threatening harmony'

SENATE A gov't supporter today urged the authorities to act against the Red Bean Army.
RMAF monitoring 'smuggled gun' case in US

RMAF monitoring 'smuggled gun' case in US

The RMAF chief says they were waiting for an update on the case.
Felda vs Saifuddin suit settled amicably

Felda vs Saifuddin suit settled amicably

Judicial Commissioner Lee Heng Cheong recorded the consent judgment.
Cartoonkini Kangaroo 18 April 2014

Cartoonkini Kangaroo 18 April 2014

EC to hold meeting on Bukit Gelugor seat

EC to hold meeting on Bukit Gelugor seat

EC receives notification from the speaker today on the vacant seat.
PKR not out to topple gov't, says Rafizi

PKR not out to topple gov't, says Rafizi

He defends Chua over his tweet following the guilty verdict against Anwar.
In loving memory of ‘Boss’ Karpal and dear Michael

In loving memory of ‘Boss’ Karpal and dear Michael

When I was 12, I told my dad that I wanted to be a lawyer. My dad did not approve of lawyers. He looked at me thoughtfully and said, “If you must be a lawyer, be one like Karpal Singh.”
Lee Chee Leong and two others take oath as senators

Lee Chee Leong and two others take oath as senators

The other two were Jempol Umno division head Mohd Salim Shariff, 49, and MCA Youth chief Chong Sin Woon, 40.
Frugal funerals are possible

Frugal funerals are possible

An article entitled ‘Even death, no escape from rising prices’, appeared on April 11, 2014 in The Malay Mail .
Court of Appeal drops charge against Alvivi

Court of Appeal drops charge against Alvivi

The Court of Appeal ruled that the charge was not applicable to non-Muslims.
Move to bar reps' unforced resignation being studied

Move to bar reps' unforced resignation being studied

SENATE The gov't is seeking a heavier penalty on elected reps who resign.
Post-mortem on missing cops at Karpal's funeral

Post-mortem on missing cops at Karpal's funeral

The Penang gov’t will check why the police did not turn up for crowd control.
DAP's anti-high electricity tariff drive jitters SEB

DAP's anti-high electricity tariff drive jitters SEB

It's jittery about support for Sarawak DAP’s fairer electricity campaign.
PKR: Gov't must explain RM100mil non-R&D grant

PKR: Gov't must explain RM100mil non-R&D grant

UPDATED 4.40PM Rafizi Ramli claims the money is for a commercial project.
Cyclone threatens to disrupt MH370 search

Cyclone threatens to disrupt MH370 search

MH370 A tropical cyclone is threatening to hamper the search for the plane.
The lighter side of Karpal Singh

The lighter side of Karpal Singh

Good friends and DAP colleagues reveal his sense of humour and sporting attitude.
Author: Ramkarpal to contest father's seat

Author: Ramkarpal to contest father's seat

Karpal revealed his succession plan, if he is convicted, to author Tim Donoghue...
Hisham: MH192 incident should not have happened

Hisham: MH192 incident should not have happened

UPDATED 8.15PM MH192 He says DCA asked to review the airline’s SOP.
Another tug-of-war over Dataran as rally venue

Another tug-of-war over Dataran as rally venue

UPDATED 3.40PM Police say Dataran is out and want organisers' feedback.
Probe ordered into repeated MAS flight troubles

Probe ordered into repeated MAS flight troubles

UPDATED 8.15PM MH192 'We will take the necessary steps,' says the IGP.
Najib and passengers laud pilot for safe landing

Najib and passengers laud pilot for safe landing

MH192 The plane was piloted by Captain Nor Adam Azmi.
Nawawi, your apology not good enough

Nawawi, your apology not good enough

FREE YOURSAY ‘The best apology is for Nawawi to resign as the KTM chair.’
Gerakan: Hudud can trigger constitutional crisis

Gerakan: Hudud can trigger constitutional crisis

Tan Keng Liang says this will result in ‘two sets of criminal laws’.
MP: Justify higher electricity surcharge

MP: Justify higher electricity surcharge

Seda, says Ong Kian Ming, has only commissioned 56pct of the quota.
Fear that search for MH370 at wrong place

Fear that search for MH370 at wrong place

MH370 With no debris found, search team may have to relook other possibilities.
Let’s Get Hot with HOMEDEC this May!

Let’s Get Hot with HOMEDEC this May!

(Advertorial )

Kicking-off its Kuala Lumpur Series for this year, HOMEDEC brings Homeowners the Hottest Deals, Hottest Designs & Trends in this ‘Kitchen Gets Me Hot’ Theme.





Kuala Lumpur – 22 April 2014 – HOMEDEC - Malaysia’s all time-favourite home décor and design exhibition, which is also an award-winner of the MACEOS Best Consumer Exhibition Award 2013 - is back again this 1 – 4 May 2014 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

And be caution of the heat that HOMEDEC is going to bring homeowners this time! The limelight of the kitchen category, with a total of over 60 kitchen and home appliances exhibitors will showcase their series of their latest kitchen trends, hottest deals in town and also the best tips you could take home!

“Kitchen renovation needs to be planned in advance in order to save cost. Overspend will bound to happen when proper planning is not made prior to the renovation or remodelling project”, said Michael Lim, Director of Verra Kitchen Sdn Bhd, an exhibitor of this upcoming exhibition.

So be sure not to miss this edition HOMEDEC with the all new kitchen highlight.  Make a date with us to know what a good kitchen ergonomic reflects on the kitchen’s efficiency.  Visitors can also partake in the entry free Kitchen & Renovation Forum session on 3 May, Saturday (4.30pm-6.00pm). Exhibitors from the kitchen cabinet industry and interior designers are at hand to discuss and share with participants on tips and guides in making the kitchen of your dream. The session will be conducted in Mandarin/Cantonese and seats are on a first come first serve basis.

Besides kitchens, the exhibition also provide homeowners this huge platform for the sourcing all needs, solutions and ideas for your home. Whether for the bedroom, bathroom, living room or the backyard, you can look-forward to see them from exhibitors all over the country gather in one place, just for you. It’s oh-so-convenient that you can save your time in sourcing them from various places.

Returning in this brand new year at Kuala Lumpur, HOMEDEC will be bringing you not just value-for-money and home shopping convenience, but rewards too!   Every visitor here will be in the running to take home a share of the RM80,000.00 Cash for Reno with just a minimum spent of RM1,000.00 in a single receipt during the exhibitions running from April – June 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru.

“I visited HOMEDEC last year and I was blown away by the impressive concept-driven exhibition. I’ve spent a full three-day shopping and spent a substantial sum for my home renovation, I’m so happy to win RM30,000.00 Cash for the Grand Prize in the RM80,000.00 Cash for Reno Contest from HOMEDEC. I’m absolutely thrilled and the cash will surely reduce my renovation costs”, said Mr Tham Chon Leong from Penang.

Daily prizes await lucky visitors in the HOMEDEC Contest for those who spend a minimum of RM200.00 in a single receipt during the exhibition.  Products and vouchers worth more than RM90,000.00 will be up for grabs with the Grand Prize of a RM20,000.00 Kitchen Cabinet Cash Voucher, sponsored by Verra Kitchen Sdn Bhd.

Other sponsors of HOMEDEC Contest are A.D. Time Sdn Bhd, Active Harvard Sdn Bhd, Apex Ceramics City Sdn Bhd, Best Resources Sdn Bhd, BSH Home Appliances Sdn Bhd, Glen Dimplex Malaysia Sdn Bhd, LG Global Building Materials (M) Sdn Bhd, Myteq Marketing, Pacifica Group Sdn Bhd, Sulisam Living Sdn Bhd, VR Solution Sdn Bhd, and West Metric Sdn Bhd.

There is also the visitor registration contest to win an ECOVACS Winbot W730 robotic window cleaner sponsored by A Nice Enterprise or a NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Genio 2 sponsored by Nestle Products.  Visitors are required to either pre-register online now at
www.homedec.com.my or by registering on-site to qualify.  To beat the queues, it is best to pre-register online as there will be an express lane for quick entry into the exhibition then.

HOMEDEC since its inception in 2003, is recognised for catapulting Malaysia’s home renovation industry into a household name today among Malaysian homeowners.  This award-winning exhibition is the most-awaited home décor and design platform to discover new designs, home solutions, ideas and trends for every segments of the home, through its innovative exhibition concept. HOMEDEC is now organised in Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu with a new debut in Kuching this September.

Think home shopping, think HOMEDEC.

Save your dates for this exciting home décor and design exhibition happening this 1 – 4 May at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Better yet, register yourself now for the exhibition at www.homedec.com.my today. You can also get more information and the latest updates from www.facebook.com/homedec.exhibition too!

About HOMEDEC (Home Decoration Exhibition)
First organised in Kuala Lumpur in 2003, HOMEDEC is now a household name in the industry. Positioned as the leading renovation, redecoration and refurbishment exhibition, it fulfills homeowners’ needs by providing solutions, tips, trends, ideas and products and is also viewed as a trendsetter for the interior lifestyle industry providing home solutions for better living.

Organised annually in Kuala Lumpur, HOMEDEC is also organised in Penang and Johor Bahru since 2008. In September 2011, HOMEDEC spread its wings further to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Karpal absent from most English, Malay frontpages

Karpal absent from most English, Malay frontpages

UPDATED 1.11PM Berita Harian frontpages a drug raid in George Town.
What is gov't hiding? Anwar asks again

What is gov't hiding? Anwar asks again

MH370 He once again casts aspersions on gov't's transparency on the probe.
Saifuddin: I can work with Azmin and Khalid

Saifuddin: I can work with Azmin and Khalid

The party sec-gen stresses the trio can sit together and communicate well.
Will gov't charge RMAF gun smuggler?

Will gov't charge RMAF gun smuggler?

FREE YOURSAY 'It's crystal clear he wanted to smuggle it into Malaysia.'
Is Kidex contrary to Pakatan’s 'no toll' promise?

Is Kidex contrary to Pakatan’s 'no toll' promise?

Recently there have been a lot of news on the new proposed Kidex highway (Kinrara-Damansara Expressway).
S’porean tourist killed, 39 hurt in bus mishap

S’porean tourist killed, 39 hurt in bus mishap

The bus was transporting 38 tourists from Redang Island to Singapore.
A farewell to 'Boss' Karpal

A farewell to 'Boss' Karpal

COMMENT He did not cheat to get justice. He got justice by doing justice.
From bustling Bukit Bintang to lonely USA

From bustling Bukit Bintang to lonely USA

COMMENT Bukit Bintang is the hub from where people disperse.
The ugly Umno Baru Muslim

The ugly Umno Baru Muslim

They’re in every facet of our lives.
In death as in life, Karpal abided

In death as in life, Karpal abided

COMMENT By dint of fidelity to his callings, he commanded admiration.
Search empty-handed after 'critical juncture'

Search empty-handed after 'critical juncture'

DAY 45 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
Karpal got the grand send-off he deserved

Karpal got the grand send-off he deserved

FREE YOURSAY 'He needed no royal title or public office to earn love, respect...'
As we lay the Tiger to rest - in memory of Karpal

As we lay the Tiger to rest - in memory of Karpal

COMMENT We can best honour him by embracing his ideals and continuing...
Suspense as MH192 makes emergency landing

Suspense as MH192 makes emergency landing

UPDATED 5PM MH192 After several passes, the plane landed safely at KLIA.