The company will invest $40 million in this project that will provide employment to over 200 people. It will be Ranbaxy’s second manufacturing facility in Malaysia.
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Ranbaxy to Set up New Facility in Malaysia
The company will invest $40 million in this project that will provide employment to over 200 people. It will be Ranbaxy’s second manufacturing facility in Malaysia.
Malaysia to Host Asia Cup 2013 Hockey
Malaysia will host the next edition of the Asia Cup Hockey Championship. This was decided by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Council on June 2, 2012.The council, at its meeting, also unanimously agreed to name the AHF-MHC Hockey Academy in Ipoh after the second son of Sultan Azlan Shah, the late Raja Ashaman, who died March 30.
Thirty-four candidates from 14 countries received certificates after completing the Technical Officials Course.
Tan Sri P. Alagendra, secretary-general, AHF said officials from other continents will be admitted in the academy from next year.
Manchester City to Play Friendly Against Malaysia XI on July 30
FA Cup holders Manchester City and Arsenal will also play against each other at Beijing's Bird's Nest stadium on July 27, 2012. Manchester City are currently at the top of the Premier League Table after beating arch-rivals Manchester United 1–0 on April 30.
City’s visit to Malaysia has been made possible by Asia’s leading football promoters ProEvents, who are celebrating their 20 years in the football business. Ticketing details to be announced soon.
New Honda Jazz Hybrid Launched in Malaysia
The highly anticipated all-new Honda Jazz Hybrid has been launched in Malaysia on March 15, 2012 with the base price of RM94,800 OTR.
New Honda Jazz Hybrid comes with a 1.3L i-VTEC engine + IMA hybrid system while retaining the key features of the standard Jazz such as Ultra Seat, Paddle Shift and a large boot space that emphasizes great practicality and space.
Practically, the new Jazz Hybrid is having the shell of Jazz and heart of the Insight. The IMA battery pack and Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) have been integrated under the boot floor area, keeping the normal boot (above floor) area of 300 liters and allowing the Ultra Seat to fold in the same manner as the non-hybrid versions.
Safety aspect, the all-new Jazz Hybrid comes with 6 airbags and intelligent Hill-Start Assist function. The Hill-Start Assist function is a confidence-enhancing feature that helps prevent roll back when starting from a stop on a hill.
Because it is a hybrid vehicle, the Jazz Hybrid got a ‘green’ makeover. The car comes with a glove box cooler, chrome grille with blue reflector, chrome rear garnish, rear LED lights with blue highlight, 15-inch Alloy Wheels, Multi Information Display (MID) and Charge Assist Indicator.
Honda Malaysia offers this model with 5 color choices — Fresh Lime Metallic, Alabaster Silver, Milano Red, Crystal Black Pearl and Taffeta White.
The All-New Jazz Hybrid comes with a 5-year or 140,000km warranty for IMA battery which is the same with the Insight and CR-Z. Plus, standard 3 years or 100,000km warranty apart from the IMA battery.
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New Honda Jazz Hybrid comes with a 1.3L i-VTEC engine + IMA hybrid system while retaining the key features of the standard Jazz such as Ultra Seat, Paddle Shift and a large boot space that emphasizes great practicality and space.
Practically, the new Jazz Hybrid is having the shell of Jazz and heart of the Insight. The IMA battery pack and Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) have been integrated under the boot floor area, keeping the normal boot (above floor) area of 300 liters and allowing the Ultra Seat to fold in the same manner as the non-hybrid versions.
Safety aspect, the all-new Jazz Hybrid comes with 6 airbags and intelligent Hill-Start Assist function. The Hill-Start Assist function is a confidence-enhancing feature that helps prevent roll back when starting from a stop on a hill.
Because it is a hybrid vehicle, the Jazz Hybrid got a ‘green’ makeover. The car comes with a glove box cooler, chrome grille with blue reflector, chrome rear garnish, rear LED lights with blue highlight, 15-inch Alloy Wheels, Multi Information Display (MID) and Charge Assist Indicator.
Honda Malaysia offers this model with 5 color choices — Fresh Lime Metallic, Alabaster Silver, Milano Red, Crystal Black Pearl and Taffeta White.
The All-New Jazz Hybrid comes with a 5-year or 140,000km warranty for IMA battery which is the same with the Insight and CR-Z. Plus, standard 3 years or 100,000km warranty apart from the IMA battery.
Malaysia Launches 4 Chinese-Made Trains
Malaysia launched four Chinese-made electric trains for urban public transport on Thursday, March 8, 2012.
These are first of the 38 six-coach trains bought by Malaysia for 1.89 billion ringgit ($626.65 million) from Chinese electric train-maker Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co. Ltd.
Prime Minister Najib Razak said the trains will ease commuters' distress with a shorter travel time. The remaining 34 trains will be rolled out in stages by July.
Malaysia's main rail operator Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will operate them.
The train has a maximum speed of 120 kmph and hauling capacity of 1,100 passengers.
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These are first of the 38 six-coach trains bought by Malaysia for 1.89 billion ringgit ($626.65 million) from Chinese electric train-maker Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co. Ltd.
Prime Minister Najib Razak said the trains will ease commuters' distress with a shorter travel time. The remaining 34 trains will be rolled out in stages by July.
Malaysia's main rail operator Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will operate them.
The train has a maximum speed of 120 kmph and hauling capacity of 1,100 passengers.
Singapore to Host Joint Judicial Conference on March 3
Singapore will be hosting the second Joint Judicial Conference among the judiciaries of Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore.
The event to be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 aims to strengthen ties between the Singapore judiciary and its regional judicial counterparts.
It also allows the exchange of views on recent developments in specific areas of the law.
Key members of the judiciaries will speak on the topics "Recent Trends in Judicial Review" and "The Court's Role in the Arbitral Process."
The conference will be attended by more than 70 judges and judicial officers from the three countries.
The inaugural conference was held in 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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The event to be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 aims to strengthen ties between the Singapore judiciary and its regional judicial counterparts.
It also allows the exchange of views on recent developments in specific areas of the law.
Key members of the judiciaries will speak on the topics "Recent Trends in Judicial Review" and "The Court's Role in the Arbitral Process."
The conference will be attended by more than 70 judges and judicial officers from the three countries.
The inaugural conference was held in 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Erykah Badu Malaysia Concert Cancelled
A concert featuring American songstress Erykah Badu scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Feb. 29, 2012 has been cancelled for allegedly violating Central Agency for the Application for Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (Puspal) guidelines.
Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim cited that Badu had touched religious sensitivities and failed to meet Malaysian cultural values standards, as well as guidelines set by Puspal.
He said a photograph showing a tattoo of the word Allah in Arabic on the artiste's bare body was an insult to Islam and regarded as a serious offence.
The Star has been called up by the Home Ministry to provide an explanation on the published picture, and is required to respond to a show cause letter within a week.
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Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim cited that Badu had touched religious sensitivities and failed to meet Malaysian cultural values standards, as well as guidelines set by Puspal.
He said a photograph showing a tattoo of the word Allah in Arabic on the artiste's bare body was an insult to Islam and regarded as a serious offence.
The Star has been called up by the Home Ministry to provide an explanation on the published picture, and is required to respond to a show cause letter within a week.
Malaysia to Loan $3bn to Bangladesh Bridge Project
Malaysia is ready to provide a loan of $3 billion to Bangladesh to construct Padma River Bridge. A memorandum of understanding on this will be signed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Feb. 21, 2012.
The announcement comes after Malaysian envoy Samy Vellu informed the minister about his government's interest in the Padma river bridge project.
A high-level delegation from Bangladesh is expected to arrive in Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 20 to sign the deal.
The bridge will help connect nearly 30 million people in Bangladesh's southwest region to the rest of the country and also enhance regional trade.
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The announcement comes after Malaysian envoy Samy Vellu informed the minister about his government's interest in the Padma river bridge project.
A high-level delegation from Bangladesh is expected to arrive in Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 20 to sign the deal.
The bridge will help connect nearly 30 million people in Bangladesh's southwest region to the rest of the country and also enhance regional trade.
Thyagaraja-Tansen Music Festival in Malaysia From Feb. 9–12
Thyagaraja-Tansen Music Festival will be held from February 9–12, 2012 at Shantanand Auditorium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The musical festival will pay tribute to saint Thyagaraja and Miyan Tansen for the first time together on one platform.
Traditionally, the Thyagaraja and Tansen music festivals were held separately at different times of the year. The festival aims to bring together music students, teachers and enthusiasts of Carnatic and Hindustani music.
Organized by the Temple of Fine Arts Malaysia, the four-day festival will witness a Hindustani violin concert by three generations of performers - Padmabhushan Dr N Rajam, her daughter Dr Sangeetha Shankar and granddaughters Ragini and Nandini Shankar accompanied by tabla player Ajeek Pathak.
The event will also include performances by Hindustani vocalists Sveta Kilpady and Ravindra Parchure accompanied by Prakash Kandasamy on tabla. Vocalist Sampagodu S Vighnaraja will accompany S Sriram on violin and Ravi Shankar on mridangam who will also perform with Flautist Shantala Subramaniam and Akkarai Sornalatha on violin.
The fest will conclude with a performance by sitar maestro Ustad Usman Khan who will be accompanied by Prakash on tabla.
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Traditionally, the Thyagaraja and Tansen music festivals were held separately at different times of the year. The festival aims to bring together music students, teachers and enthusiasts of Carnatic and Hindustani music.
The event will also include performances by Hindustani vocalists Sveta Kilpady and Ravindra Parchure accompanied by Prakash Kandasamy on tabla. Vocalist Sampagodu S Vighnaraja will accompany S Sriram on violin and Ravi Shankar on mridangam who will also perform with Flautist Shantala Subramaniam and Akkarai Sornalatha on violin.
The fest will conclude with a performance by sitar maestro Ustad Usman Khan who will be accompanied by Prakash on tabla.
Malaysia to Host Future Music Festival on March 17; Jalebee Cartel, Nikhil, Pearl to Perform
Jalebee Cartel, Nikhil Chinappa and Pearl will represent India at the Future Music Festival to premiere in Asia this year. The fest is one of Australia’s largest dance music festivals, featuring renowned DJs world over.
The 12 hour music fest with over 40 acts is scheduled to take place on March 17, 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The multi award winning festival will be headlined by the club music superstar ‘The Chemical Brothers.’ Other international artistes to feature in the concert include American rap legend and DJ Grandmaster Flash, Chase & Status, The Wombats, Pendulum, Grand Master Flash, Sneaky Sound System, Cosmic Gate, John 00 Flemming, Super 8 & Tab, Zane Lowe, Alex Metric, The Potbelleez, Kid Sister, The Stafford Brothers, Ruby Rose, Andy Murphy, Shinic Osawa, Blink, Goldfish and more.
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The 12 hour music fest with over 40 acts is scheduled to take place on March 17, 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The multi award winning festival will be headlined by the club music superstar ‘The Chemical Brothers.’ Other international artistes to feature in the concert include American rap legend and DJ Grandmaster Flash, Chase & Status, The Wombats, Pendulum, Grand Master Flash, Sneaky Sound System, Cosmic Gate, John 00 Flemming, Super 8 & Tab, Zane Lowe, Alex Metric, The Potbelleez, Kid Sister, The Stafford Brothers, Ruby Rose, Andy Murphy, Shinic Osawa, Blink, Goldfish and more.
Emirates Launches A-380 Flights to Malaysia
Emirates Airlines has launched its Airbus A-380 flights to Malaysia. The first A-380 flight from Dubai arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012.
"We have been eagerly awaiting the start of our Airbus A-380 service to Malaysia, a country that we have been operating flights to since 1996," said Richard Jewsbury, Emirates' senior vice president.
"We are also expanding our network to include Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro from Jan. 3 and Dublin from Jan. 9, opening up more opportunities for Malaysian travelers and businesses," Jewsbury said.
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"We have been eagerly awaiting the start of our Airbus A-380 service to Malaysia, a country that we have been operating flights to since 1996," said Richard Jewsbury, Emirates' senior vice president.
"We are also expanding our network to include Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro from Jan. 3 and Dublin from Jan. 9, opening up more opportunities for Malaysian travelers and businesses," Jewsbury said.
Pune: Malaysian Band AkashA to Perform on Dec. 17
AkashA is geared up to perform live at Vishwa Bhavan Auditorium, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune on Dec. 17, 2011 from 6.30 pm onwards.
AkashA is an all Malaysian fusion music band that presents a compilation of diverse music genres, woven together with a magical thread of ethnic acoustic instruments from around the globe. The band is a fusion of four cultures -- Malay, Indian, Chinese and Western.
AkashA is an all Malaysian fusion music band that presents a compilation of diverse music genres, woven together with a magical thread of ethnic acoustic instruments from around the globe. The band is a fusion of four cultures -- Malay, Indian, Chinese and Western.
Malaysian Artiste Zee Avi to Perform in Sarawak on Nov. 26
Zee Avi, one of Malaysia’s most successful international recording artistes, will return to her home state of Sarawak in Malaysia for a concert.
Part of her ‘Homecoming Tour,’ the concert will be held at the old Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) building on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 starting at8 pm. Zee will also meet fans and sign autographs at CD Rama Tun Jugah at 8.30 pm on Friday, Nov 25.
Tickets are priced at RM78 (pre-sale), RM98 (at the door) and RM158 (premier). Tickets are available from Bintulu Deluxe Travel and Services Sdn Bhd (082-259313), i-Go Travel Sdn Bhd Lee Ling Heights Phase 2 (082-458312), i-Go Travel Sdn Bhd Synergy Square (082-648663) and Go Leisure Travel & Services Sdn Bhd (082-255535).
For more information on tickets, login to www.airasiaredtix.com or www.livescape.asia .
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Part of her ‘Homecoming Tour,’ the concert will be held at the old Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) building on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 starting at8 pm. Zee will also meet fans and sign autographs at CD Rama Tun Jugah at 8.30 pm on Friday, Nov 25.
Tickets are priced at RM78 (pre-sale), RM98 (at the door) and RM158 (premier). Tickets are available from Bintulu Deluxe Travel and Services Sdn Bhd (082-259313), i-Go Travel Sdn Bhd Lee Ling Heights Phase 2 (082-458312), i-Go Travel Sdn Bhd Synergy Square (082-648663) and Go Leisure Travel & Services Sdn Bhd (082-255535).
For more information on tickets, login to www.airasiaredtix.com or www.livescape.asia .
Intl Conference on Information & Finance in Malaysia From Nov. 4–6
Malaysia is all set to host International Conference on Information and Finance (ICIF) at Mines Wellness Hotel, Kuala Lumpur from Nov. 4–6, 2011.
The aim objective of ICIF 2011 is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Information and Finance.
This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration.
The conference will bring together scholars and students of Finance and other related disciplines. This conference will provide a space for delegates to discuss their ideas, impressions and work on how innovative practice and research can be shared from across the globe to create a hive of positive and informative pathways to a new knowledge experience.
The aim objective of ICIF 2011 is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Information and Finance.
This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration.
The conference will bring together scholars and students of Finance and other related disciplines. This conference will provide a space for delegates to discuss their ideas, impressions and work on how innovative practice and research can be shared from across the globe to create a hive of positive and informative pathways to a new knowledge experience.
Malaysia to Host ASEAN's Largest Oil and Gas Expo
Malaysia’s Labuan, after being recognized as an oil and gas hub, is going to host the biggest oil and gas expo from Nov. 2–4, 2011. The expo at the Labuan Financial Park convention hall is expected to accommodate more than 5,000 visitors.
The inaugural three-day expo is sponsored by Labuan Shipyard Engineering Sdn Bhd (LSE), which will see 160 foreign and local participants.
Among the participating countries are Britain, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, the United States and host Malaysia.
Admission to the expo is open only to the trade visitors and educational institutions. Visitors can pre-register online at www.aseanoilgas.com .
Educational institutions intending to conduct a tour of the expo can contact Cherrie via email at cherrie@asiafireworks.com .
The inaugural three-day expo is sponsored by Labuan Shipyard Engineering Sdn Bhd (LSE), which will see 160 foreign and local participants.
Among the participating countries are Britain, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, the United States and host Malaysia.
Admission to the expo is open only to the trade visitors and educational institutions. Visitors can pre-register online at www.aseanoilgas.com .
Educational institutions intending to conduct a tour of the expo can contact Cherrie via email at cherrie@asiafireworks.com .
Dragon Boat Festival in Malaysia From Oct. 21-23
The three-day Dragon Boat Festival kicks off at the Putrajaya Sports Complex in Malaysia from Oct. 21 till Oct. 23.
You can enjoy 60 local and international teams battle it out during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Teams comprising 1,500 participants from 14 countries, including Canada, Australia, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, are expected to take part in the event.
You can enjoy 60 local and international teams battle it out during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Teams comprising 1,500 participants from 14 countries, including Canada, Australia, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, are expected to take part in the event.
Malaysia Event: Former Indian Olympian to be Felicitated on Oct. 21
Former hockey Olympian Aslam Sher Khan, who was a member of 1975 Hockey World Cup winning Indian team, will be felicitated in Malaysia on October 21 for his contribution to the game of hockey.
Aslam Sher has received an invitation from the Asian Sports Journalists Association of Malaysia to take part in an event celebrating the seventies. He would be felicitated at that event.
The two-day October 21-22 event has been christened as “Vietnam War, the Beatles and Sports highlighted the seventies.”
Aslam Sher has received an invitation from the Asian Sports Journalists Association of Malaysia to take part in an event celebrating the seventies. He would be felicitated at that event.
The two-day October 21-22 event has been christened as “Vietnam War, the Beatles and Sports highlighted the seventies.”
