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Immigration dept to extend hours to weekends

By Kali at 03/09/07 07:37

It was reported that the newly instituted MyKad program would also start off with instant passports being available, which would enable the public to get their passports or MyKad on the same day.

Original source: The Star. NRD, Immigration departments in Malacca to operate on weekends

Immigration dept to extend hours to weekends

It was reported that the newly instituted MyKad program would also start off with instant passports being available, which would enable the public to get their passports or MyKad on the same day.

Original source: The Star. NRD, Immigration departments in Malacca to operate on weekends

Malaysia aims to attract the crowds in 2007

2007 is Visit Malaysia year, and Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said he was confident the country could achieve the target of attracting 20.1 million tourists during the year.

Original source: The Star. Grand Prix Sale 2007 launched

Malaysia aims to attract the crowds in 2007

2007 is Visit Malaysia year, and Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said he was confident the country could achieve the target of attracting 20.1 million tourists during the year.

Original source: The Star. Grand Prix Sale 2007 launched

Maritime laws to be updated

The deputy Prime Minister said that Malaysia would in all likelihood be updating its maritime laws to safeguard its status as a maritime and nation, and protect its coastal waters.

Original source: The Star. DPM: Malaysia may review its maritime laws

Maritime laws to be updated

The deputy Prime Minister said that Malaysia would in all likelihood be updating its maritime laws to safeguard its status as a maritime and nation, and protect its coastal waters.

Original source: The Star. DPM: Malaysia may review its maritime laws

Fast food ads to be banned on children's TV

In a move to curb obesity and diet-related illnesses, Malaysia stood poised to ban some TV adverts for junk foods. The aim is to raise improve the countries awareness of the need for nutritious eating and good diet.

Original source: Forbes. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. forbes. com/ feeds/ ap/ 2007/ 03/ 05/ ap3484059. html, anchor: Malaysia Proposes New Fast Food Rules]

Fast food ads to be banned on children's TV

In a move to curb obesity and diet-related illnesses, Malaysia stood poised to ban some TV adverts for junk foods. The aim is to raise improve the countries awareness of the need for nutritious eating and good diet.

Original source: Forbes. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. forbes. com/ feeds/ ap/ 2007/ 03/ 05/ ap3484059. html, anchor: Malaysia Proposes New Fast Food Rules]

Bids raised for debt ridden lender

A three way bid for one of the countries largest lenders intensified as Malaysia's EON raised it's bid for the debt ridden lender, the countries fourth largest. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had previously appeared to back a rival bid for the lender.

Original source: iht.com. EON capital raises bid

Bids raised for debt ridden lender

A three way bid for one of the countries largest lenders intensified as Malaysia's EON raised it's bid for the debt ridden lender, the countries fourth largest. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had previously appeared to back a rival bid for the lender.

Original source: iht.com. EON capital raises bid