'TAY' series fetches RM1 million

KUALA TERENGGANU: The "TAY" series of number plate registrations has made the state Road Transport Department richer by RM1.02 million.

It has also set a national record for the number plate "TAY 1".

"TAY" is now the best-selling registration plate series in Terengganu, said state RTD director Abdul Rahman Emang Ayie.


Sales from "TAY" number plates reached a total of RM1,002,518 when bidding closed on March 31.

The highest price was for the number plate "TAY 1", which fetched RM242,000.

"That is a national record for registration plates in the country," he said.

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Company helps 12 schools master English with NST

KUALA TERENGGANU: YTL Power Services Sdn Bhd continued its support for the New Straits Times Newspaper-In-Education (NIE) programme by committing to a sponsorship worth RM7,680 with 12 secondary schools in Terengganu.

For the next six months, SMK Tengku Ampuan Intan, SM Sains Dungun, SMK Seri Paka, SMK Sura, SMK Tengku Intan Zaharah, SMK Balai Besar, SMK Bukit Mentok, SMK Mak Lagam, SMK Bukit Sawa, SMK Ajil, SMK Landas and SMK Menerong will receive 40 copies of the New Straits Times each week.

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Malaysia tour, 13 nights, $1,430

 Starting in Kuala Lumpur, tour visits rain forests, national park, islands

The Real Deal: Two nights in Kuala Lumpur, one night in Melaka, three nights in a guesthouse at Taman Negara National Park, one night in Kuala Terengganu, one night in Kota Bharu, three nights at a resort on the Perhentian Islands, two nights in a traditional homestay in Island Hideaway, guided activities and tours, some meals, all ground transportation (boat, bus, train), the services of an English-speaking guide, and all taxes and fees, for $1,430 per person.

When: July 23, 30, Sept. 10, 24, 2010; there are additional Friday departures in spring 2011.
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Cuepacs advises workers against browsing during office hours

KUALA TERENGGANU : Gentle reminder to civil servants browsing Facebook or other online content during office hours — your heads of department are watching.

In fact, some of the bosses have complained to the Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) that some civil employees were spending too much time online and were distracted from work.

“We don’t want to see a circular being issued by the Chief Secretary to the Government. Therefore, I am giving pre-emptive advice to civil servant to minimise the time spent on Facebook when at work,” said Cuepacs president Omar Osman.

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2010 Terengganu dominated Sukma Again

Sukma which ended on 19 June this year, has boosted Terengganu's State as a champion once again, to repeat his success in the previous Sukma 12th.

This champion proven that Terengganu's contingent have morale and strong teamwork. They won 30 silver and 43 bronze medals to make 120 total steals and rose up to overcome the earlier contingent, which is Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor and Johor.

Terengganu become as the overall winner in Malacca Sukma brings good news to Terengganu State Government, especially who always support of their athletes and sports players.

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World Gamelan Festival in July at Terengganu Museum

This July, Terengganu's state will host the World Festival that will be accompanied by gamelan groups from within and outside the country at the State Museum.

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