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. Ka Chuan steps down as minister, sends letter to Tee Keat
Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan, who was defeated in the recent MCA elections, has tendered his resignation from his Cabinet post.

. Shah Rukh Khan can’t come to receive Datukship
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan will not be able to receive his Datukship on Nov 29 due to his busy schedule.

. Pempena probe has Azalina fuming
The nonchalant attitude of those being questioned over the Pempena Group of Companies controversy has irked the Tourism Minister.

Business
. Government looking at other choices besides IPPs
THE Government is considering other options to obtain electricity, apart from extending the contracts of the first generation independent power producers (IPPs), which will expire between 2015 and 2017, said Energy, Water and Communications Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor.

. Financing for AirAsia privatisation almost sealed
While AirAsia Bhd’s major shareholders are nearing completion of a deal to finance the privatisation of the company, the airline managed to secure a US$336mil syariah-based financing package for eight aircraft.

Sports
. Lee Chong Wei gets a first-game shock at the China Open
It was not one of his best starts but world number one Lee Chong Wei scrapped through to the second round of the China Open in Shanghai yesterday.

. Nicol wins to set up clash with Chiu
Nicol David began her defence of the Hong Kong Open title with a comfortable win over Jaclyn Hawkes of New Zealand at the Hong Kong Squash Centre yesterday.

. A1GP leader Fairuz gunning for podium finish in Sepang
Fairuz Fauzy has already made history for Malaysia even before the start of the practice session in the third round of the A1 Grand Prix at Sepang circuit tomorrow.

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