Despite a slight drop in water consumption in Penang from 291 litres per person per day in 2010 to 285 litres in 2011, it is still higher than the national average of 203 litres.
Apr 182012
Apr 172012
Why is GDP such a poor measure of the economic well being of the people of a country? For one thing, it only measures “goods” (and services) but not the “bads”.
Apr 112012
High-rise apartments in Penang swayed for around a minute late this afternoon when an 8.6 strong quake struck off the west coast of northern Sumatra, triggering a tsunami watch.
Mar 312012
Update (12.06pm): The four have now been released. Four PSM members were detained on the way to a gathering at Teluk Rubiah in Perak this morning.
Mar 312012
The life of Cheah Kok Leong, 29, son of former Asian Rare Earth factory labourer Lai Kwan, has not been in vain.