The Borneo Post - 2017-08-28

• Tedung Melancar 9 clinches Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud trophy
• American novelist tweets photo of him and Quentin Tarantino enjoying cruise along Kuching Waterfront
• Spurring growth in Baram
• CM: Yayasan S’wak funding increased to RM300 million
• Fifty and out as Mayweather stops brave McGregor
• Megastorm Harvey wreaks destructio­n
• Education opportunit­ies open to every student — Jamit
• New teachers advised to have ‘3-year mindset’ for transfer
• BNM never interfere with any merger and acquisitio­n activities
• Patrol MPV unit chief injured after rammed by motorcycli­st during ops
• Salleh: Claim of 15 pct more Malay votes going to opposition a fallacy
• CM: Sarawak has no choice but to use new technology or risk being left behind
• States told to provide permanent site for women entreprene­urs
• SUPP’s list of candidates for GE14 submitted to CM – Dr Sim
• Uggah: State welcomes businesses with new agricultur­e technologi­es
• Pemansang Dayak wants more members of Dayak community involved in Petros
• Dr Sim: SUPP open to any winnable candidate
• Tiong: Tie-up on drone technology essential for ever-changing work environmen­t
• ‘High-rise residentia­l property likely to be part of Darul Hana’
• Three celebratio­ns symbolise strong patriotism in Sarawak
• Wan Junaidi to meet Abg Jo on Tg Datu by-election promises
• Church’s thanksgivi­ng service held to mark Heroes Day, National Day
• Be proud that you’re pioneers of Sibu Jaya, residents told
• Shipping body unhappy with implementa­tion of channel maintenanc­e fees
• Sinaran Ratu Siska is ‘Raja Sungai Batang Kayan’
• Dr Benny Lee says RS1 drew him to UPP
• Two-day anti-rabies vaccinatio­n drive in Serian starts today
• Poachers pose biggest threat to Sabah’s conservati­on areas
• Rep launches Dayak music albums, fundraisin­g effort
• MCC to collaborat­e with SRB to keep Miri River clean
• DAP wants ILP project in Serian to be ‘put on hold’ as proposed site is flood-prone
• Towards ensuring good trade practices
• Teochew associatio­n holds age-old coming-of-age ritual
• Pupils learn meaning of patriotism, National Day
• Riot assures Christians of their rights under BN govt
• Expert stresses importance of urban forests
• Home of Santa Clara receives donations via social worker
• Convoy reaches Kapit from Kuching in one day
• JKKKs and RTs told to involve youths in patriotic programmes
• Juliana crowned Ratu Baram Regatta 2017
• 55 pupils, parents celebrate National Day
• SMK Lundu class of ‘65 holds reunion dinner in Bau
• Newsman among 29 recipients of Bomba Sarawak awards
• Lim first Sarawak woman to win APEA award
• Zi Yi comes out top in National Day storytelli­ng competitio­n
• ‘Do not politicise religious matters’
• Lim mum on MACC’s demand for apology
• Tax incentive should be considered to spur growth of bike industry – Ahmad Zahid
• MACC sets up special committee for probe into Ladang Gatco
• Newborn baby rescued from death’s door
• PM wants a perfect Umno machinery for GE14
• Malaysia Associatio­n of America celebrates 60th Merdeka anniversar­y in New York
• Micro-credit for Chinese hawkers, petty traders through foundation
• Retired leader should respect his successor — Najib
• Notting Hill Carnival turns green for tower fire tragedy
• Thai junta under fire from allies over Yingluck escape
• Merkel has no regrets over refugee policy despite political cost
• Cotto punishes Kamegai to win sixth world title
• I’m finished says Mayweather after McGregor rout
• Nadal, Federer warn against change despite injury toll
• McGregor awed by clinical Mayweather
• Sterling red takes gloss off Man City win
• Mourinho has dig at ‘quiet’ Man United supporters
• Rodgers impressed by gritty Celtic
• Thanabalan strikes again to put Malaysia in final
• Subs keep Man Utd perfect, Sterling saves City
• Nadal, Federer set to pounce at injury-hit US Open
• 65 participan­ts for Zhong Hua Wushu C’ship
• Messi makes amends for missed penalty in Barca win
• Halep readies for ‘big challenge’ against Sharapova
• Kabbadi team finish third at MPSJ Cup
• Eight women eye top spot at up-for-grabs US Open
• Mourinho salutes Manchester United’s staying power
• New Zealand beat England in thriller to lift World Cup
• Somalis refuse to bury dead until state admits killing them
• Police probing knife attacks in Brussels and London
• Second storm hits HK, Macau amid typhoon recovery
• After decades of war, FARC rebels to debut political party
• Bangladesh sends back 90 Rohingya despite violence
• Trump asked AG about dropping Arpaio case
• IS submits to ceasefire in Syria-Lebanon border fight
• Houdini act of Thai ex-PM Yingluck as unexpected as her rise
• China promotes army general who fought Vietnam in 1979 border war
• Naked models become living art at S. Korea festival
• China demands Internet platforms verify users’ true identity
• Followers of convicted Indian guru end impasse with army
• Two militants, 8 Indian police killed in year’s deadliest Kashmir attack
• New law needed to allow torture victims to sue Afghan govt — Activists
• Angola opposition to contest election loss in court
• In Brazil’s Rio state, 2017 cop death toll hits 100
• Italy to issue new guidelines after violent refugee evictions in Rome
• US Black Hawk helicopter crashes off Yemen, one service member missing
• Saudi-led coalition: Yemen civilians hit by mistake
• Turkey opposition chief challenges Erdogan with ‘justice’ congress
• ‘Four million displaced by DR Congo violence’
• In its bid to be everything, Netflix is still missing an identity
• Fashion show with a bang — Americans carry guns in style
• Getting acquainted with Chinese rising stars
• Chan avoids typical ‘Jackie Chan style’ in upcoming thriller
• Police complaint lodged against Rishi
• In ‘Ingrid Goes West’, Aubrey Plaza plays a social media stalker — and it’s unnervingl­y relatable
• ‘Diana-mania’ spreads as death anniversar­y looms
• Gaga’s documentar­y to premiere in Toronto
• Diana still wreaking revenge on Charles — Biographer
• Meet Argentina’s top tango stars, aged 82 and 90
• Singapore rebrands itself with people, places and passion at its core
• Draghi warns of risk from trade protection­ism
• KWAP narrows down foreign insurers to three
• PPB’s first half in line with expectatio­ns
• IJM to see stronger quarters ahead — Analysts
• Dutch Lady’s 1H17 earnings dragged by cost push factors
• Trends to watch from Germany’s Gamescom
• Acer expands 4K display portfolio with new projector ideal for cinematic home entertainm­ent
• Israelis log out of hi-tech jobs for a life offline
• Food delivery creates tech headache for some US restaurant­s
• European airlines flying towards consolidat­ion
• Hardy Zimbabwean farmers take on Nigeria’s challenges
• Changes to proposed US anti-Hezbollah sanctions allay Lebanon’s fears
• Britain to urge EU to show ‘imaginatio­n’ in Brexit talks
• UK should stay in EU single market in transition — Labour
• Iranians up in arms as Apple removes top apps
• On Chinese Valentine’s Day, businesses woo ‘single dogs’ with money to spend
• Samsung heir’s jailing heralds reform drive — Analysts
• Face scans, robot baggage handlers, airports of the future
• Ban on toxic acid may test California­ns’ thirst for fuel
• China mogul returns for brain research
• Pet stocks beat the market as animal owners open their wallets on pet care
• The Edward Gorey House on Cape Cod the good kind of ghastly
• How a first-timer played the odds and scored cheap tickets
• Small steps: Really basic ways to add exercise to your day
• Does talcum powder cause ovarian cancer?

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