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<title>Busting GPS Myths</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Despite the relative prosperity of Malaysia, GPS receivers have not gotten on quite some popularity in this nation, even though it is popular in its neighbor, Singapore. What is the probable reason Well, there are a lot of misconceptions and myths, such as GPS and GPRS being the same. CNET will be exploring (and busting) these Malaysian GPS myths&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;gps&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;gps myths&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>A unique Geopark surrounded by 99 islands</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: A Malaysian wildlife park could become the only one in the world ringed by 99 islands. Langkawi Development Authority general manager Datuk Kamarulzaman Abdul Ghani said another unique selling point was that it would be a duty-free area. Original source: The Star . Langkawi could become only geopark ringed by 99 isles&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;wildlife&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Non-lawyers illegallly displaying Bar Council emblem</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: The president of the Malaysian Bar Council has said that non qualified people are illegally passing themselves off as lawyers by using the Bar Council emblem on their cars. Original source: The Star . Non-lawyers abusing Bar emblem&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;legal&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Cholera outbreak in Sabah brought under control</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: Dozens of patients suspected to be infected with cholera in the northern region of Sabah, were released from hospital as the authorities gained control over the outbreak. Original source: The Star . Cholera outbreak in Sabah contained&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;medical&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Ferrari aims to win constructor s point against rivals</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: In the lead up to the Malaysian Grand Prix, Ferrari's Felipe Massa on Friday said he was expecting a tough battle in his bid to win constructors' points against major rivals McLaren and BMW Sauber. Original source: Yahoo News . Ferrari driver Massa focused on constructors' points&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;sports&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Lucky strike for labrador pair.</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: After a fruitless search the crack Labrador team of Lucky and Flo, were on their way home when, on a whim, they were lead into some local video shops, netting a horde of counterfeit DVD's for their lucky handlers. Original source: International Herald Tribune . Lucky and Flo strike again in Malaysia's anti-movie piracy crackdown&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;human interest&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Volkswagen executives to consider Proton</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: Malaysian Prime Minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, is scheduled to meet with top executives from Volkswagen to discuss the future of the ailing local automaker, Proton. Original source: Forbes . Malaysia PM to meet top Volkswagen officials to discuss Proton tie-up&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;business&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Poached turtles seized in Malaysia waters</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: Ocean chases in Malaysian waters have netted many poached turtles destined for Chinese markets, but most have been dead. This week Malaysian marine police again seized a trawler carrying about 220 rare sea turtles and arrested 17 Chinese men for poaching. Original source: CNN . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / edition. cnn. com/ 2007/ WORLD/&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;environmental&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Biometric checking to be instituted on border with Singapore</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: Cracking down on people suspected to be holding dual Malaysian and Singaporean citizenship, the two countries have agreed to exchange data which allow them to check people crossing the border. Original source: The Star . Malaysia-Thailand to use biometric identification to check on dual citizenship&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;international&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://news.malaysiatotal.com/international/20070329-05142-Biometric-checking-to-be-instituted-on-border-with-Singapore</link>
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<title>National park flora amp fauna to be studied</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: Hosting a 2 day media familiarization tour of the national park including tree planting and a night boat cruise to watch crocodiles, officials have announced they will launch a comprehensive study its flora and fauna. Original source: The Star . Researches to study flora fauna in Loagan National Park&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;environmental&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://news.malaysiatotal.com/environmental/20070328-111354-National-park-flora--fauna-to-be-studied</link>
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<title>Hospital will help policeman quit smoking</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: The deputy director of a local hospital has says that its Quit Smoking Clinic is prepared to help policeman kick the habit, if they are genuinely keen to do so. Original source: The Star . Hospital willing to help policemen quit smoking&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;medical&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Rubber factories urged to step up security</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: Local rubber factories have been urged to step up their security measures. The request was made by the Chief of Police after the hijacking of three trailer-trucks laden with processed rubbed from a factory near Bakri. Original source: The Star . Muar police urge rubber factories to beef up security&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;crime&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://news.malaysiatotal.com/crime/20070327-050420-Rubber-factories-urged-to-step-up-security</link>
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<title>Ancient Portuguese wall halts building </title>
<description>Posted by Kali: The site for Malacca's revolving tower project has been relocated and building has restarted anew after work was temporarily stopped. The 110m-high tower was originally supposed to be built near the Parameswara Jetty, but was stopped when an ancient Portuguese wall was discovered on the site near the Stadhuys. Original source: The Star . &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;archaeology&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Malaysia stocks boom</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: The stock market in Malaysia is booming. Led upwards by plantation stocks such as IOI Corp., the index rose 0.7% to its highest level in about a month, after Malaysian crude palm oil futures hit 2007 highs. Original source: Yahoo News . SE Asia stocks-Plantation stocks drive Malaysia to 1-mth high&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;economy&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Malaysia draws Islamic bank governors to forum</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: Organized by Malaysia's central Bank Negara, governors of banks from Iran to Saudi Arabia are to attend Malaysia's first international Islamic finance forum this week. Malaysia hopes to use the opportunity to establish itself as a future Islamic financial hub. Original source: Yahoo News . Malaysia chasing funds as global Islamic bankers meet&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;economy&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://news.malaysiatotal.com/economy/20070326-051321-Malaysia-draws-Islamic-bank-governors-to-forum</link>
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<title>Malaysia wants to keep formula one race</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: A reporter has revealed that the boss of the Sepang circuit near Kuala Lumpur says Malaysia wants to host formula one races beyond the expiration of the current contract in 2010. Original source: f1complete.com . Malaysia wants to keep GP beyond 2010&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;sports&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://news.malaysiatotal.com/sports/20070324-181731-Malaysia-wants-to-keep-formula-one-race</link>
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<title> Miagra fakes it in Malaysia</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: Dismissing the owner's claim that they were vitamin pills, Malaysia made its largest single drug bust ever when it seized 14 million ringgit (US$4m) worth of fake sex pills labelled &quot;Miagra&quot; Original source: Channelnewsasia.com . Malaysia seizes fake sex drug &quot;Miagra&quot;&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;crime&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Forex rules eased by Malaysia</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: New measures to liberalize Forex trading in the ringgit, have been announced by Malaysia's central bank. Following an optimistic report about the outlook for the coming year, it was decided to take the measures. Original source: Yahoo News . Malaysia's central bank eases forex rules&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;economy&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Sniffer dogs moved to safe house</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: The highly successful Labrador sniffer dogs, Lucky and Flo, who have uncovered enormous caches of contraband goods, have been moved to a safe house after a bounty was placed on their heads by criminals. Original source: Yahoo News . Report: Malaysia Bounty for Sniffer Dogs&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;human interest&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Gambling giant moving away from other investments</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: Malaysian casino operator Genting is reviewing its business holdings. Announcing the sale of its paper and packaging unit last week, it fanned speculation that other units might go on the block as well. Original source: Yahoo News . Malaysia's Genting mulls selling non-gambling assets&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;business&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Caught smuggling indecent DVD s across the border</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) have arrested a Malaysian driver and seized more than 1,000 uncensored and obscene DVDs, hidden in the modified fuel tank of the vehicle. Original source: Yahoo News . Malaysian driver arrested with over 1,000 DVDs at Woodlands Checkpoint&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;crime&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Crash victim identified</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: The remains of an accident victim, who was burnt beyond recognition, has been identified. The man's vehicle crashed into a stationary crane parked on a stretch of the new Klang Valley expressway, and burst into flames Original source: The Star . Body of accident victim identified&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;accidents&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Hotel security to be stepped up in Pahang state</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: Aiming to stop the rampant theft of luggage from hotel rooms, the Pahang state government wants all hotels and resorts to provide better security and screen the background of their workers. Original source: The Star . Pahang Government wants better security at hotels&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;crime&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Ferrari: Malaysian grand prix circuit a tough one</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: Preparing for next month's Malaysian Grand Prix, Australian Grand Prix winner Kimi Raikkonen says the steamy weather and long stretches of Malaysia's Sepang circuit will test Ferrari's ability to maintain their early-season Formula One dominance. Original source: Yahoo News . New Sepang challenge for winning Ferrari&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;sports&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Malaysia eases rules for some tourists</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: Easing some recently imposed visa restrictions on tourists from certain areas, Malaysia says it will allow Iranians, Iraqis, Syrians and Palestinians to stay longer in the country. Original source: The Star . Malaysia easing rules for some visitors from India, Middle East&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;tourism&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Malaysia Airlines to cancel big Airbus order</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: the New Straits Times reported Monday that Malaysia was likely to cancel its order for six A380 super jumbo jets because the latest delivery dates no longer fit into the national carrier's fleet plan. Original source: Yahoo News . Malaysia Airlines likely to cancel A380 orders: paper&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;business&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Singaporeans drivers pay heavy Malaysian fines</title>
<description>Posted by Kali: The majority of the traffic summonses issued by Malaysia to Singaporeans across the Causeway over the past three years have been settled. Some 73,630 traffic summonses were issued and amount of RM8 million ($3.4 million)of these were paid. Original source: Yahoo News . Singaporeans pay up $3.4m in Malaysian fines&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;international&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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