Asean Trade Centre to be opened in Johor Bahru

Five Year Boost For Iskandar Johor Open
The Iskandar Johor Open (IJO) has received a huge boost from the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) which has extended its title sponsorship by another five years, officials announced today.

The Organizing Committee of the Iskandar Johor Open also said it was working towards a joint sanction agreement with EurAsia Golf Ltd, which is the innovative alliance between the Asian Tour and the European Tour, from 2011 onwards. [IskandarJohorOpen]

Going Into The Record Book
Even before a first medal is won at the 52nd edition of the Malaysian Schools Track and Field meet here next week, the organizers have scored an early success.

For the first time in the history of the meet, an elaborate publicity program has been drawn up to promote the four-day meet at the Larkin stadium here from May 18 to 21.

And that includes a fireworks display on the evening of the opening ceremony on May 18 which will be attended by the Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyddin Yassin. [Bernama]

Gang Preys On Bank Customers Busted
Police have busted an Indo­nesian gang which targeted people withdrawing large amounts of money from banks, with the arrest of two Indonesians.

The first suspect was nabbed after he was shot in the leg during a robbery outside a bank on Tuesday. His accomplice was nabbed within minutes near Holiday Plaza.

Sources said the suspects would usually split up with one gang member hanging around banks or teller machines trying to spot people making large withdrawals.[TheStar]

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