KOTA BHARU, Feb 13 — Competition from towns on the Thai border is among the factors causing Rantau Panjang and Pengkalan Kubor to grow quieter, said Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — The salary adjustment for civil servants, announced by the government today, are expected to inspire public servants to carry out their duties with greater diligence and integrity.

KOTA BHARU, Aug 15 —Meranti assemblyman Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud was sworn in as the 9th Menteri Besar of Kelantan today.