A group of about 50 unruly pro-Umno thugs tried to disrupt the anti-Lynas solidarity gathering at Speakers’ Square in Penang this evening.
Feb 262012
Feb 152012
An unusual two-part tribute to Penang street food by Stanley Yu, who is originally from Hong Kong but now lives in London.
Feb 102012
The Penang state government has appointed building consultants and township developer Surbana, whose majority shareholder is Temasik, for a PDC affordable housing project in Batu Kawan. Continue reading »
Feb 052012
New malls, shopping complexes and condo projects could turn Penang Island into a concrete jungle before long. Take a peek at what the future holds for us. Continue reading »
Jan 252012
The median house price to median household income ratio (a common indicator of housing affordability) for Penang Island has risen to 8.1, high by any standards, from 6.8 five years ago.
Graph: Stuart MacDonald, Penang Institute