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Moderate quake hits northern Sumatra, no tsunami threat
Reject party-hoppers, Anwar tells PKR
Malaysian yatching circuit debuts in February

Moderate quake hits northern Sumatra, no tsunami threat

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 03:58 AM PST

Published: Sunday November 27, 2011 MYT 7:59:00 PM

KUALA LUMPUR: A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck northern Sumatra at 7.01pm Sunday, the Malaysian Meteorological Department said.

It said in a statement that the epicentre of the quake was 134km southwest of Nias, Indonesia and 549km southwest of Klang, Selangor.

However, there was no tsunami threat, the statement added.- Bernama

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Reject party-hoppers, Anwar tells PKR

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 03:50 AM PST

Published: Sunday November 27, 2011 MYT 7:47:00 PM
Updated: Sunday November 27, 2011 MYT 7:50:22 PM

JOHOR BARU: PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim warned that the party would not tolerate corrupt leaders and those not in line with the party's struggles.

These people would not be selected as candidates in the coming elections, he said at the closing of the PKR National Congress here Sunday.

Anwar also urged the party to reject those who had hopped parties, especially during elections.

He said the series of defections of the party's elected representatives after the 2008 general election was a bitter lesson for him.

"I admit that I am partly to be blamed because I endorsed their candidacies but at that time, we lacked candidates and some even declined to become our candidates.

"This time around, it will be different because I want the party to kick out traitors the moment they behave suspiciously," he said.

He reminded PKR's elected leaders not to forget their past and that nobody was invisible in their post.

Anwar claimed the Opposition was now better prepared for the election, including making inroads in Johor.

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Malaysian yatching circuit debuts in February

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 03:20 AM PST

Published: Sunday November 27, 2011 MYT 7:21:00 PM

KUALA TERENGGANU: Sailing is set to create waves with the establishment of a local yachting circuit organised by the Malaysian Yachting Association (MYA) with the cooperation of T-Best Events Sdn Berhad (T-Best).

An agreement and memorandum of understanding for the Malaysian Match Racing Circuit was signed Sunday to pave the way in developing the finest yachting talents in the country.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Terengganu Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Said, T-Best chairman Tan Sri Sabbaruddin Chik and MYA president, Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim here.

The circuit, expected to commence in February next year, will be held at four locations, namely Lumut, Klang, Langkawi and ending at Pulau Duyong, here.

Meanwhile, MYA president Kamaruzzaman said MYA would cooperate with T-Best on organising the circuit and the Malaysian Match Racing Circuit had received the recognition of the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT).

"This is an opportunity for Malaysian sailing enthusiasts to be in action and hone their skills at internationally recognised races," he said. - Bernama

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Ahad, 27 November 2011