Paul Ponnudorai was described by Time magazine as “quite possibly the greatest musical interpreter of our time”. Up there with the best of them, but barely recognised in his homeland.
Lighten up and let’s support the young people who will be showcasing our shared heritage from 6.00pm at the Armenian Street area and at 7.00pm at the Acheen Street/Carnarvon Street junction.
Tunglang takes us on a gastronomical adventure at his favourite hokkien mee haunt in Penang. Photos taken by tunglang in April 2012 with permission from the Ori-Maestros.
The Penang state government insists it has not approved any new projects above 250 feet since 2008. It must similarly clarify if there have been any approvals for projects below 250 feet on hill-slopes that are more than 25 degrees in gradient (i.e. Class III and Class IV slopes).
Why isn’t this headline news? GlaxoSmithKline will have to cough up US$3bn to settle misdemeanour criminal charges in the largest case of healthcare fraud in US history.
In an attempt to allay growing concern over rising house prices and the lack of affordable housing in the state, the Penang government has identified several sites for low- and medium-income housing.
Human rights group Suaram was expecting another visit from Companies’ Commission (SSM) officers. After a long wait, three SSM officers finally turned up in the evening.
Whistle-blowing website Wikileaks’ founder Julian Assange recently interviewed Anwar on his prison experience, the democratic awakening in the region and his hopes for the future.
The average monthly income per capita for Malaysia derived from the Household Income Survey 2009 came up to RM1168, only a slight increase from the figure of RM1028 in 2007.
Cut out corruption and leakages and the country will have enough financial resources to provide free education right up to university level, said Anwar.
A group of about 20 political activists have held a vigil at Dataran DBI in Ipoh earlier tonight to express solidarity with the 45 ISA detainees still in the Kamunting Detention Centre.
Guan Eng has issued his account of the scuffling incident that took place in Teluk Bahang yesterday afternoon when the Perkasa guys turned up as usual.Photograph: FMT
Residents are facing the prospect of demolition of their homes and eviction even though their case is now in the Appeals Court.
See the Youtube clip here by citizen journalist B H Leow.
Activists and family members gathered outside the Kamunting Detention Centre this morning calling for the release of 45 ISA detainees, some of whom are believed to be on a hunger strike.
Photograph: NashitaMN
Photograph: NashitaMN