Happy occasion: Gan (centre) accompanied by Mokhtar (third from right), Lim Kok Cheong (fourth from left) ACCIM former president Tan Sri William Cheng (second left) and CCCBP committee members cutting the cake to celebrate the 104th CCCBP anniversary celebration dinner recently. BATU PAHAT: Employers in Batu Pahat want the Government to delay enforcing the minimum wage policy for two years, saying they need more time to prepare for increase in costs and expanses. Batu Pahat Chinese Chamber

Honolulu Hale (City Hall) - Honolulu City Lights I don't know about you, but I can hardly believe that Thanksgiving will be just a week from today. As is the case this year, November 22 is the earliest date that Thanksgiving can occur, since it always has to be on the fourth Thursday in November. One of my favorite presidents, Franklin D. Roosevelt, is responsible for when in November the holiday occurs, as our Guide to 20th Century History, Jennifer Rosenberg, explains in her feature, How F

Christmas is known around the world as a time for giving and loving those closest to you, but for some, it is also a time to give and love those who you may never know. Operation Christmas Child is a project that sends a shoebox full of small gifts to children in need throughout the world. Samaritan’s Purse works with churches and Christian groups throughout the United States and the world to distribute these shoeboxes to children living in poverty. The gift boxes will include items such a

LANSING — Hunters have taken to the field across Michigan with the opening of the state’s 16-day firearm deer season, but with limits for hunters across much of the southern part of the Lower Peninsula. Hunters in that part of the state can’t kill as many deer as usual because of an insect-spread deer disease. Firearm deer hunting season started Thursday and runs through Nov. 30. So far, one human death has been reported, a hunter apparently asphyxiated by fumes from a propane heater he

With the holidays quickly approaching, Yandy, online retailer of women's lingerie and apparel, is gearing up for the busy shopping season by adding new Christmas lingerie arriving daily. While Yandy is known for offering more traditional sexy lingerie, the holiday inspired collections found at the site have always done well in years past. For the 2012 holiday season, Yandy has added several Christmas collections which encompasses everything from babydolls and teddies to dance wear and costume

Bodies in motion tend to stay in motion. It’s an age-old principle that is at the heart of a new adidas SLVR collection inspired by martial arts, Fight Club, and the human physique. For Spring/Summer 2013, adidas SLVR builds on a growing tradition of smart and sleek sportswear while further refining the house aesthetic. There is a new emphasis on print, shape, and silhouette in pieces that combine breakthrough fabrics and an effortless attitude. This means a sensual racer back slip-dress

Following a recent move from OSLO to Washington, DC, acclaimed Norwegian designer and atelier Tara Milani debuts her latest collection via on-line shopping site taramilani. The designs feature a wide variety of fanciful, stunning selections for everyday wear, evening and special occasions. The collection is targeted for discriminating taste, for those appreciating unpredictable design + sophisticated style. In addition to ready-to-wear offerings, custom services for made-to-order designs are

Bare Necessities has launched an online digital lookbook in celebration of Calvin Klein's 30 years of iconic underwear, and it's the hottest photo spread since Marky Mark strutted his stuff for photographer Herb Ritts in 1992. Bare Necessities has been very busy in the digital space this year, pushing the technology envelope with innovative digital catalogs featuring the sexiest models and brands in the lingerie industry in amazing photosets. In this new effort, Bare Necessities' hot photo

According to TigerTrade Service’s representative office in Vietnam, there are currently 128 U.S. businesses looking for plants producing apparel products in Vietnam to export to the U.S. in the coming time. U.S. enterprises have demands for many apparel products produced under the sub-contract or FOB models. Two among the 128 enterprises arrived in Vietnam last week and visited some garment plants. Nguyen Manh Hung from TigerTrade Service said that most of these U.S. businesses have not co

Hong Kong 's Li & Fung Group is in talks to acquire South Korean children's apparel maker Suhyang Networks for roughly 200 billion won ($183.73 million), a South Korean newspaper reported on Tuesday. Maeil Business Newspaper said Li & Fung recently completed due diligence on Suhyang and is currently in price negotiations, citing unidentified investment banking sources. A Suhyang official authorized to speak on the matter could not be reached immediately. Source: China Daily