Wednesday March 17, 2010

RM2mil in perks for shuttlers

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has announced a RM2mil allocation for the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) to pay bonuses in arrears for its players and coaches. This came after national shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s victory in the All-England tournament on Sunday.

Spot check: Amin Nordin (second from left) and Deputy Supt Razali Abdul Samad (second from right) checking out the merchandise in a sex toy shop at Sungei Wang Plaza yesterday.

Sex toys and illegal sexual stimulants worth more than RM130,000 were seized in raids at various outlets here and in the Klang Valley.
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Coca-Cola to set up RM1bil plant in Malaysia

Giant conglomerate Coca-Cola took only four months after discussions with the Prime Minister to firm up plans to set up a RM1bil plant in Malaysia.

Giant conglomerate Coca-Cola took only four months after discussions with the Prime Minister to firm up plans to set up a RM1bil plant in Malaysia. - AP

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Last Updated: Wednesday, March 17 2010  12:45 pm

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