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Protesters call for Isa Samad’s resignation from Felda

About a thousand protesters yesterday called for Felda chairperson Isa Samad’s resignation.

Poll: Who will benefit most from smartphone rebates?

Controversy has flared over who exactly will benefit from the rebates for smartphones. What do you think?

When motorists and boats share the same road …

Think climate change won’t affect us? Think again. This was the scene yesterday in Kemaman (Terengganu), where motorists had to share the road with boats.

BN feels heat as opposition campaigners make forays into Felda schemes

BN supporters have apparently blocked and attacked an opposition convoy trying to enter a Felda scheme in Negri Sembilan, a state that will be much watched in the coming general election.

Penang port: They want us to take the losses while they keep the profits

As usual, in any impending privatisation exercise, they only want the profitable bits, while the loss-making or difficult bits remain for the public to bear.

Penang Hill railway to close for one-week annual inspection

The Penang Hill railway will be closed for annual inspection for a week in January – and this might be a good time to check the electric contacts.

A worn out electric contact
A worn out electric contact

Poet Cecil Rajendra opens reading room in Penang

Human rights lawyer and renowned poet Cecil Rajendra has converted his former law office in George Town into a reading room for the public.

Cecil Rajendra at the opening of his reading room in Penang
Cecil Rajendra at the opening of his reading room in Penang

Singapore’s budding politician

Now this guy makes more sense than certain politicians we know.

Quote of the day: Carpet traders

Spotted on Malaysiakini, a reader’s comment:

Overseas Malaysians a step closer to being allowed to vote

Malaysians abroad are being told that the Malaysian government is extending the eligiblity to vote from abroad – but will the process be fair and transparent?