Kuala Lumpur is the center and symbol of Malaysia's rapid rise as an economic powerhouse.
The rocket-like Petronas towers soar above a city built to impress, from the modern buildings of the Golden Triangle to massive shopping malls to driverless trains that glide across the bustling city. Yet nestled amid the high-rises you'll find remnants of the city's past: enchanting temples and mosques, small white-washed colonial churches and British Tudor-style clubhouses. At night, markets and lantern-lit streets ring with the sound of Malaysian, Chinese and Indian hawkers selling tantalizing dishes. While running hard toward the future, Kuala Lumpur still offers a glimpse of its colorful heritage and a taste of traditional, exotic Asia.
Malaysian Sikhs join debate over use of the word Kuala Lumpur News.Net Malaysia's 100,000-strong Sikh community is the latest party seeking to intervene in the suit by the Catholic church over the use of the word Allah.
Karambunai, Landlovers Korea in Sabah venture The Star Kuala LUMPUR: Karambunai Corp Bhd and Landlovers Korea Co Ltd plan to build a Korean village resort in the Karambunai peninsular, Kota Kinabalu. Karambunai announced Friday it had signed a memorandum...
Indian Malaysian sleuth joins forces with Ibrahim Kuala Lumpur News.Net In a fresh twist to l'affaire Anwar Ibrahim, an ethnic Indian private investigator has joined forces with him to allege Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak's interference in the murder trial of a Mongolian woman.
Fewer property launches in Penang The Star George TOWN: There will be fewer property projects launched in Penang this year due to the rising cost of fuel and building materials. This is indicated by the new launches to be exhibited at the...
Malaysian Sikh group joins protest vs ban on use of Inquirer A Sikh group in Muslim-majority Malaysia is demanding the right to use the world "Allah" as a synonym for God and has joined a legal battle by Christians against a...
Detective retracts murder link to Malaysian cabinet member Earth Times Kuala Lumpur - A private detective has withdrawn a sworn statement alleging that Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak had sex with a Mongolian woman who was murdered in 2006, reports said...
KLCI resumes trade, falls 25 pts The Star Kuala LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia resumed trading Friday after a one-day trading halt, but pent-up selling pressure saw the KLCI falling more than 25 points at the opening bell, sending it to more than a...
KLIBOR Futures Close Untraded Bernama There was no trading recorded for the three-month Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rates futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives throughout the day...
No major change in car sales pattern The Star Petaling JAYA: Despite talk of buyers cancelling bookings on new cars following the recent hike in fuel prices, a random survey showed no major change in sales patterns. Car companies contacted by...
NST workshop a hit with students New Strait Times ... amp;The section always features fascinating articles about famous people, places of interest, the latest technological gadgets and entertainment. "Each time I get hold of the NST, I will finish reading...
Malaysia Exports Jump on Crude, Palm Oil Demand CNBC ... exports in May jumped 22 percent from a year earlier to a record high, far exceeding market expectations, thanks to high shipments of crude, palm oil and electronics.
BAT hopes for small increase in excise duty this year The Star Kota BARU: British American Tobacco Bhd (BAT) hopes the Government would impose only a moderate increase in cigarette excise duty this year. This is in view of the rising production and...
Kuok Brothers buys 500,000 Transmile shares The Star Kuala LUMPUR: Kuok Brothers Sdn Bhd increased its shareholding in Transmile Group Bhd to 48.6 million shares after acquiring 500,000 shares recently. A filing with Bursa Malaysia showed that Kuok...
Poor demand leaves 1,500 houses unsold New Strait Times Nearly 1,500 units of houses costing more than RM250,000 each have remained unsold since last year due to poor public demand.
MSC grants loan to AOM The Star Petaling JAYA: Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd has agreed to grant a short-term A$5mil loan facility to associate company Australia Oriental Minerals NL (AOM). In a filing with Bursa Malaysia...
Banks to get help with products and services The Star Kuala LUMPUR: US-based SAS Institute Inc believes it is in an advantageous position to help banks weather the sub-prime mortgage crisis. Senior vice president and chief marketing officer Jim Davis...
GM may sell mini-cars The Star New YORK: General Motors Corp, the automaker that popularised the Hummer, may sell a mini-car 1.2 metres shorter than its biggest offering and more than a foot shorter than anything else it markets...
T. Rowe Price ceases to be AirAsia substantial shareholder The Star Petaling JAYA: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc ceased to be a substantial shareholder in AirAsia Bhd, which has seen its shares come under selling pressure in recent weeks due to surging fuel prices. A...
Flip-flop in US financial leadership The Star Us Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's call for regulatory changes allowing financial firms to fail without destabilising market stability has hit a raw nerve in Asia. Why the flip-flop in US...
Bursa grinds to a halt The Star Petaling JAYA: Bursa Malaysia had its worst day yesterday. The exchange had to suspend two trading sessions after being unable to rectify a technical glitch. This is the first time trading has been...
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