PETALING JAYA: Attention all book lovers! There is a Book Fiesta at the MPH Bookstores outlet in 1 Utama shopping centre from March 16 to 28.

Organised by MPH Bookstores in partnership with CIMB Bank, a 20 per cent discount for CIMB Bank Direct Access and MPH card members is not an opportunity to be missed.

PETALING JAYA: Almost 1,000 participants "walked the talk" in Bandar Utama here last Saturday in conjunction with International Women's Day 2010.

KUALA LUMPUR: The developer of Plaza Rakyat near Puduraya which has been languishing for over 12 years has until middle of next month to respond to the Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Ministry’s order to complete the project.

Minister Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin said the warning letter was issued to Global Upline Sdn Bhd last month.

PETALING JAYA: As a final year student at Binary University College, one would think that Rhea Lim Sok Han, 22, has her hands full with assignments and exams.

But this KL lass — who is pursuing a degree in Business Management — still manages to find time for parttime modelling despite her hectic schedule.

She has been featured in various commercials, with a more recent undertaking for Celcom.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Hindus celebrated the Holi or Festival of Colours at several temples around the country yesterday.

PETALING JAYA: An environment- friendly pound for better treatment of stray dogs and other pets, is in the offing in Sepang, Selangor. It will double-up as an education centre on various types of animals.

KUALA LUMPUR: Stepping onto Malaysian shores for the first time, golf prodigy Michelle Wie confirmed her participation in the inaugural US$1.8m (RM6.7m)  Sime Darby LPGA of Malaysia championship from Oct 22-24 at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC).

PETALING JAYA: Two teenagers cheated death after their car was pinned under a lorry trailer which was earlier seen moving recklessly in front of a junction near the Damansara-Puchong Highway here at noon yesterday.

WHAT does it mean when you see a group of people reading at a football match?

Yes, it would mean the match was as exciting as watching grass grow.

Yesterday's AFC Cup Group F match between Selangor and Vietnam's Becamex Binh Duong saw the match ending in a drab goalless draw.

Fans of the Red Giants are seen here taking time off to read The Malay Mail while waiting for something exciting  to happen, but unfortunately it didn't.

PETALING JAYA: Fara Zulkifli, 19, has no problems starting up a conversation with anyone, even strangers.

PETALING JAYA: If you're still in the festive holiday spirit, then drop by Chin Swee Caves Temple in Genting Highlands anytime this month for some added fun.

Situated at the most scenic site of Genting Highlands, the temple is a wonderland of legends and myths in Chinese tradition and culture.

A DEVOTEE is seen praying for a prosperous year beneath dozens of spiraling joss stick coils at the Guan Di temple on Jalan Tun H. S. Lee in Kuala Lumpur, in conjunction with the Chinese New Year festivities.

This year, which marks the year of the metal tiger, is associated with good fortune and power. The festivities began on Sunday and is celebrated annually worldwide on the first day of the Chinese calendar and goes on for 15 days.

KUALA LUMPUR: As the Chinese New Year festivities draw closer, one would assume that it would be mainly Chinese fruit sellers who would offer mandarin oranges.

But stall owner Azmi Mat Nawi begs to differ.

"There are actually many Malays selling mandarin oranges as well, apart from the Chinese," said the 38-year-old who sets up his stall in Jalan Datuk Keramat.

SEREMBAN: Six people travelling in a car were burnt to death after it caught fire following an accident at Km252 of the North-South Expressway, near the Senawang toll plaza, about 1.30am today.

PETALING JAYA: Venturing onto the catwalk was not an easy decision at first for Cheah May See, 20, as her parents were against it.

After picking up modelling three years ago doing photo shoots for automobile magazines, she said: "My parents were not that supportive. Luckily, my friends were always there to support me."

A DEVOTEE is praying for good luck and prosperity amidst the sea of red lanterns set up at the Thean Hou Temple in Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur. The temple is dedicated to Thean Hou (Queen of Heaven) and it's one of the biggest Chinese temples in Southeast Asia.

KUALA LUMPUR: The temporarily missing letters from the word "UMNO" atop its party headquarters at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) here was due to maintenance works in line with safety regulations, said Umno executive secretary Datuk Rauf Yusof.

KUALA LUMPUR: KTM Komuter users will now no longer complain about the prices of its daily and monthly  passes.

Starting next month, KTM Bhd will reduce prices in a move to encourage more members of the public to use public transport. Next month, commuters can enjoy 50 per cent off their monthly passes.

PETALING JAYA: The Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation has joined generous Malaysians who have donated to the victims of the devastating Haiti earthquake.