Chap Goh Meh blaze guts string of George Town shophouses (updated)
A blaze in the C Y Choy Road/Sandilands Street area of George Town gutted 8-10 pre-war shophouses, partly made of wood.
Local government polls: Penang to take Putrajaya, Election Commission to Federal Court
The Penang state government announced this morning that it has no choice but to take the federal government and the Election Commission to the Federal Court to compel them to restore local government elections.
Mah Hui not BN bedfellow
MPPP Councillor Lim Mah Hui has issued a statement to clarify his remarks on the ‘Penang Paradigm’ which he claims were misquoted in a New Straits Times report.
Himpunan Barisan 1Malaysia in Permatang Pauh tomorrow
A gathering dubbed ‘Himpunan Barisan 1Malaysia Pulau Pinang’ is scheduled for tomorrow at the UiTM hall in Permatang Pauh beginning at 8.00am. But who is organising it?
Bernama’s spin on EIU report on Malaysian polls
Bernama has come up with its own spin on the Economist Intelligence Unit’s report on the Malaysian general election. Compare the two reports below:
Why is Penang willing to accept monorail?
I am not sure why the Penang government is willing to cooperate with the federal government for a monorail project, when I believe the Penang transport masterplan, commissioned by the state government, recommended a combination of bus rapid transit and trams.
Speedy ride up Penang Hill ‘uncomfortable’ for some
The speedy train ride up Penang Hill is not to everyone’s liking, especially those who want to savour the natural surroundings on the way up.
Lightning struck Vatican dome rod (Video)
Hours after Pope Benedict announced on 11 February he would be stepping down, lighting struck the rod at the top of the Vatican dome. Have a look at the video.
Stadium roof collapse 2.0: How to build nuclear power plants?
If the roof of the stadium in Gong Badak in Terengganu can collapse for a second time, what can we expect if the government goes ahead with its plan to build nuclear power plants?
Concerns remain over electoral rolls (Video)
Even before Australian MP Nick Xenophon was deported, Malaysians have been concerned about the integrity of the electoral rolls, as this video clip suggests.
Umno supporters intimidate student campaigners in Pekan (Video)
About 20 students distributing leaflets in the Prime Minister’s constituency of Pekan in Pahang were harassed and harangued by a rowdy group of hefty pro-Umno supporters. See the video clip below.
Xenophon plans to frame up deportation notice
Australian senator Nick Xenophon, who was deported from Malaysia yesterday, says he believes he is the first Australian MP to be deported from any country.
Meteor crash in Russia injures hundreds
A meteor has crashed in Russia injuring hundreds of people. See this video report from Russia Today.
Jho Low had dinner with Psy (updated)
Low Taek Jho aka Jho Low, “a close associate of Najib’s wife Rosmah Mansor”, had dinner with Psy in a Korean restaurant in Tanjung Tokong hours after the global superstar had performed at Han Chiang.
Gangnam Gaza-style
Still on the Gangnam theme, have a look at this group of young people doing their bit to highlight the dismal conditions in Gaza.
Wrong to criticise objectors who opt for out-of-court settlements with developers
The Penang Forum steering committee has come up with the following statement in response to criticism levelled against residents who have opted for out-of-court settlement with developers instead of exhausting the legal process.
Dance remix: Are you ready for PSY/BN?
Yuri Wong’s Factory Music Studio is back with a dance remix version of Najib’s Gangnam appearance at Han Chiang.
Mob disrupts Pas ceramah in Felda scheme
A mob disrupted a Pas ceramah-dinner at the Sungai Tengi Felda scheme in Selangor, where settlers’ rights group Anak president Mazlan Aliman was supposed to speak on 4 February 2013.
Red faces after Psy’s no-show for yee sang tossing (Video)
Najib and other BN leaders were left embarrased after repeated invitations by the emcee for Psy to join in the tossing of the Lunar New Year salad failed to prompt the global superstar to come on stage. Check out the video.