22 Muslims detained for consuming alcohol during fasting month

BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Islamic Affairs Department (JAIPP) detained 22 Muslims, including nine women, for consuming alcohol at entertainment outlets in Seberang Jaya and Perai, during a pre-dawn raid here, this morning.

JAIPP enforcement chief Khairul Azman Azizan said all 22 who were detained during an operation carried out from 12.30am to 3am, were between 22 and 44 years-old.

"Some tried to escape after realising the presence of our officers but we managed to corner them. Most of them were under the influence of alcohol," he told reporters, here, today.

Khairul said the nine women who were detained worked as guest relations officers (GRO) at the two premises that was inspected.


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Zoo Tycoon links in with real-world conservation

THE LION KING: Zoo Tycoon allows players to run their own wildlife reserve and find out more about what animals (and zoo guests) like the best. — ©AFP/Relaxnews 2013


Zoo Tycoon allows players to run their own wildlife reserve, on their own or with friends, and find out more about what animals (and zoo guests) like the best.

Announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June, and therefore part of Microsoft's grandstand Xbox One push,Zoo Tycoon is the next game from Frontier Developments, which created animal cuddling game Kinectimals and the theme park themed Kinect: Disneyland Adventures.

Up to four players can get stuck in to keeping a shared zoo ticking over, and there will be special challenges that tie in to real-world conservation, breeding, and rehabilitation efforts.

Lions, butterflies, monkeys, rhinos, lemurs and mother and baby elephants are among the first animals confirmed for inclusion through the game's trailer and images.

Because it's an Xbox One game, it will be able to make use of the new Kinect sensor's voice and motion recognition.

"There is something special, almost magical when you have animals that recognize you, your voice, and that react to your movements and instructions" says Jorg Neumann of Microsoft Studios in an interview published on the Xbox site.

Just like in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, players will also be able to find out more about each animal through their explanatory plaques.

It's due to form part of the Xbox One launch line-up later this year, with a holiday 2013 debut booked in and more details to follow.

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