Malaysia

Stories Checked for Students of English by Jamaby



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Right track for winners

Are you interesting, fun and has a desire to win at all costs? If so, you fit the profile of would-be participants of reality show Amazing Race Asia. FARIDUL ANWAR FARINORDIN writes. (New Straits Times)

The Rob and Amber show

Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich, who are out of The Amazing Race: All Stars after three episodes, tell SHUIB TAIB what led to their downfall. (New Straits Times)

Editorial: Order of the day

IT has been almost two years since the Royal Commission to Enhance the Operation and Management of the Royal Malaysian Police listed 125 recommendations designed to "transform the force into a world-class, 21st century organisation". (New Straits Times)



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200 years police force: They are worlds apart, says veteran

KUALA LUMPUR: There is a world of difference between the current police force and that of of pre-independence days. (New Straits Times)

Najib: All-girl camp may defeat goal of harmony - Take part in web poll!

RAUB: Segregating National Service trainees by gender may defeat the programme's purpose of creating mutual respect not only between the races but also between men and women, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said. (New Straits Times)

Letter From India: The women making it their business to succeed

WHEN K.K. Birla, patriarch of one of the oldest and biggest business houses in India, not having a son, decided to divide firms under his control among his three daughters, many traditional eyebrows were raised. (New Straits Times)



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Golf: Call for public inquiry to settle issue

THE golfing row needs to be solved and the Malaysian Professional Golfers' Association (MPGA), who has come under a cloud for controversies within its body, is now calling for a public inquiry by the Sports Commissioner. (New Straits Times)

High time Penang cleaned up its act

GEORGE TOWN: Penang's level of cleanliness has earned the wrath of key tourism players from Germany. (New Straits Times)

Letdown in the bedroom Dealer of deadly herbal sex booster to be charged soon

KUALA LUMPUR: It was promoted as a herbal health supplement especially for men. Those who consumed it found that it gave them something extra - it boosted their libido. (New Straits Times)

Cover Story: Colour designers

Get to know Zamri Zainol and his team in Kuala Lumpur, here to help you with your makeup, and make you feel right at home. SYIDA LIZTA AMIRUL IHSAN is introduced to the Lancome colour design artists. (New Straits Times)