JOHOR BARU: The influenza A(H1N1) virus has come as a double whammy to the tourism industry that is still reeling from the effects of the global recession. Tour groups in Singapore have cancelled plans for travel in June, which is a popular holiday period during the island republic's school break. Malaysian...
AF8 auditions in Johor
The Star
The Star
More than 700 turn up to show their talents newsdesk@thestar.com.my JOHOR BARU: Over 700 hopefuls recently flocked to the Akademi Fantasia season eight (AF8) auditions at The Zon Regency Hotel here to take a shot at...
Cops begin CNY traffic ops in Johor
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The Star
nelson@thestar.com.my JOHOR BARU: This year's Ops Sikap in Johor held in conjunction with Chinese New Year will focus on 40 accident-prone sites in addition to monitoring trunk roads and highways. State internal...
From vision to action
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The Star
starbizweek@thestar.com.my What is happening at Iskandar Malaysia? Three years after its launch, the project is moving along despite the tough economic conditions. But the expectations are high. IF YOUR work is connected...
Let your hair down with these angels
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The Star
A new band at Klana Resort's Bistro Paradiso in Seremban has become somewhat of a crowd-puller with its combination of catchy tunes and perfectly choreographed dance moves, spicing up otherwise staid Seremban nights. The...
The 'numbers game' goes on
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The Star
Despite launch of MyID, it's still a long wait for service newsdesk@thestar.com.my JOHOR BARU: Despite the Government's attempt to make their life easier with MyID, life is still a long wait for some. People dealing with...
More blogs insulting late Sultan identified
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The Star
JOHOR BARU: More blogs containing insulting messages against the late Sultan of Johor Sultan Iskandar Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail have been identified. "And, those involved will be brought to court," vowed...
3 civil servants charged with graft over sand smuggling
New Straits/Business Times
New Straits/Business Times
2010/02/08 JOHOR BAHARU, Mon -- Three civil servants were charged in two sessions courts here today with committing corruption over the smuggling of sand to Singapore. In...

