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I applaud this! Give mums 90 days, says NUBE PETALING JAYA: The National Union of Bank Employees wants the Government to increase maternity leave from 60 days to 90 days. The Government, the union said, should ensure that women fully recovered after their delivery, given the multi-tasking that they were subjected to. "Women today, juggle a full-time and demanding job to supplement the husband's income to sustain a decent standard of living. "Then she is a home maker and takes on the full responsibility for the children's health, growth and development that contributes towards nation-building," the unions secretary, J. Solomon, said in a statement yesterday. Malaysia, he said, was lagging behind compared to neighbouring countries in protecting women's interest as recommended by the International Labour Organi-sation Convention. "Some South-East Asian countries even provide breastfeeding and child-care protection. "For example, a working mother...

After reading this story of Ah Fook, I feel very bad. Disabled and lonely even at CNY PETALING JAYA: Chinese New Year is a time to be with family and friends, but not for Ah Fook. The keropok seller, who suffers from speaking and motor disability, recently lost his last living relative — his father. We found him sitting on the steps in one of the buildings here with visible scabs, the result of numerous falls over the years, all over his legs. Earning a living: Ah Fook selling keropok at Sea Park, Petaling Jaya to make ends meet. "I've seen him here everyday for the past 10 years," said 61-year-old Sea Park resident Stanley. "Due to his disability, he takes almost two hours everyday to walk here from where he stays. He falls a lot in the process." Ah Fook relies mainly on the goodwill of others to get by. Several kind passers-by stopped to give him food or ang pow . "Some people think he is a drug addict, and refuse to help him or even look at him,...

Venue: Jusco, Equine Park Date: 19th Feb till 21st Feb (this Friday till Sun) Time: 12 pm to 7 pm Plan to go donate this time .... must have enough sleep the day before.

Booking Period : 27 Jan 2010 - 7 Feb 2010 Travel Period : until 30 Oct 2010 For each destination's travel period,refer below: Bangalore (20 May until 30 Oct 2010) Hyderabad (20 July until 30 Oct 2010) Mumbai (6 May until 30 Oct 2010) New Delhi (4 Aug until 30 Oct 2010) Chennai (17 May until 30 Oct 2010) Fly from/to LCC Terminal, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur International  All in fare from India Bangalore  RM 199.00 / Rs 3999.00 Chennai  RM 199.00 / Rs 2999.00 Hyderabad  RM 199.00 / Rs 3999.00 Operated By AirAsia X  Economy seats Mumbai    RM 299.00 / Rs 4999.00 New Delhi    RM 299.00 / Rs 4999.00

This is a very noble effort by Mr Koon Yew Yin to help the needy students! Date: Sept 2009 Scholarships for the needy I wish to offer scholarships to 50 poor students for the next academic year to study finance and accountancy in University TAR, Kampar, Perak on the following conditions:- 1. Each student's family income should not be more than Rm 2,000 per month. 2. Students will be selected more on the basis of their financial need and not merely on their academic achievement. 3. Each scholarship is worth Rm 20,000 which should be enough for each student to cover the cost for the first year foundation course and the first semester of the degree course in finance and accountancy until he or she secures the PTPTN loan. This Government loan is given to all students irrespective of race and financial position who are doing a recognised degree course. 4. Students who receive my financial aid do not require to pay back the money or work for me after they graduate. But I want ...

AirAsia Berhad (AirAsia or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary in United Kingdom known as Asia Air Limited (AAL) (the Transaction) with its registered office situated at 41, Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JD. The objective of establishing AAL is to facilitate business transaction of AirAsia Group. Information on AAL AAL is a limited liability company and it was incorporated on 21st December 2009. The issued and paid-up capital of AAL is GBP1.00 only comprising one ordinary share of GBP1.00 each. Financial effects of the Transaction. The Transaction is not expected to have any material effect on the earnings and net tangible assets of the AirAsia Group for the financial year ending 31 December, 2009. Directors' and/or Substantial Shareholders' and/or Persons Connected with Directors or Substantial Shareholder' Interest. To the best of the knowledge of the Company, none of the Directors or Substantial Shareholders of ...

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 7, 2010): Following is the list of 1Malaysia Clinics nationwide launched simultaneously by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak today.   (Date of operation in parenthesis) PERLIS (Jan 1)   1. Klinik 1Malaysia Kangar, No 6 Grd Floor, Jalan Lintasan Kangar, Taman Pertiwi, Kangar   KEDAH (Jan 6)   1. Klinik 1Malaysia Bandar Puteri Jaya, No 41, Grd Floor, Jalan BPJ 1/1, Bandar Puteri Jaya, Sungai Petani   2. Klinik 1Malaysia Taman Kota Kenari, No 208, Jalan Kota Kenari 3 shophouses, Taman Kota Kenari, Kulim    PENANG (Jan 6)   1. Klinik 1Malaysia Jelutong, 116, Grd Floor, Jalan Jelutong   2. Klinik 1Malaysia Teluk Air Tawar, No 6, Kedai 1 Tingkat, Lorong Teluk Air Tawar 14, Butterworth   3. Klinik 1Malaysia Batu Kawan, No 19, Lorong Cempaka 1, Taman Cempaka, Batu Kawan, Seberang Perai Selatan   4. Klinik 1Malaysia Sungai Ara: 2A-1, Tkt Kenari 5, Taman Desa Ria, Sungai Ara Bayan Lepas    (Jan 7)   5. Klinik 1Malaysia Alma Jaya, No 38, Grd ...