Hypocrisy at its worst. Remember how the imperial powers viewed the occupation of Tahrir Square as a positive step forward for democracy in Egypt (which it was)? But when it happens in their own backyard as in the peaceful Occupy Oakland protest, they respond with force.
Student representatives at UIA are believed to have met Hishammuddin Hussein, according to a tweet.Student reps meet Hishammuddin - Photograph via twitter: Shahriza_Amir
There are growing fears that China’s property bubble, driven by speculation, could be bursting and the country could be on the verge of a property-led slump.
It is not as easy as it once was for universities to stifle academic freedom. Universiti Islam Antarabangsa (UIA) yesterday lifted its suspension order against law professor Abdul Aziz Bari.
A historical bungalow near the old Tenby International School site, off Jalan Kelawei in George Town, has been demolished to make way for a condo project.
Tired of all that Himpun talk? Here is a series of talks in KL on media, politics and identity.
I will be speaking in Bangsar tonight with Malaysiakini CEO Premesh Chandran as the discussant.
Is this what we want for Penang? This is the sort of density that could be approved for a string of new projects in the pipeline. This is what a typical city block would look like based on 87 units per acre - Graphic: Penang Forum
Sungai Pinang, once considered to be one of the filthiest rivers in the country, is now a Class III river.Sungai Pinang river basin - Graphic: 1s1rcommunity.net
From anecdotal evidence, I sense some parents are battling to curb their children’s long hours of computer usage that prevent them from leading a balanced life-style.
Hundreds of thousands of people in major cities across the world have rallied against corporate greed in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street protests.
Heeding Bayan Bay residents’ protests, the Penang state government has called off a controversial proposed agreement to allow Boustead Holdings Bhd to reclaim land as compensation for having to scale down the firm’s hotel along Weld Quay.
I will be speaking in Bangsar tonight with Malaysiakini CEO Premesh Chandran as the discussant. 
I will be speaking in Bangsar tonight with Malaysiakini CEO Premesh Chandran as the discussant. 
