Global food price warning

Still think we can manage without creating food self-sufficiency and paying more attention to sustainable farming and agriculture?

Malaysian govt-FBC-BBC controversy hits UK news

On the heels of reports about Murdoch’s News of the World scandal, a prominent UK newspaper has featured an investigative article into how a public relations company took millions of ringgit from the Malaysian government to make documentaries about the country for the BBC.

Composition of select committee on electoral reform

Charles Santiago, the MP for Klang, has tweeted about the parliamentary select committee: “Membership on PSC 4 electoral reform: 5BN, 3PR, 1 ind – X acceptable, favors BN. Equal rep bet PR n BN, no ind; Co-chair, 1 from PR n BN.”

Public Bank’s anniversary celebration

Successful bank – but celebrations a little over the top, if you ask me. No doubt he worked hard to build up the bank. But makes me feel ‘geli‘ just watching this. And what’s with those ‘police’ outriders?

Vincent Tan’s Berjaya Land to buy 57 acres of Turf Club land (updated)

More property development: Vincent Tan’s Berjaya Land Bhd has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with Penang Turf Club to buy 57.3 acres for RM459m.
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Penang property: Oversupply in the making?

A report in a local daily has raised concerns about a possible oversupply of property in Penang Island in the coming years. 

Why the top 1% like things the way they are

Is growing income inequality the logical end in the relentless quest for the highest return on capital? What are the implications of our current model of economic development?

Beleaguered Tsu Koon challenged to open debate

Imagine, Koh Tsu Koon has slammed those who have called for his removal as Gerakan head honcho and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.

Penang: 25558 new voters in Q2 2011

More on the controversy surrounding the 25558 new voters in Penang in the second quarter of 2011.

Transforming Penang – what’s the sustainable way?

Most people agree that Penang needs transformation – but the question is what kind of transformation?

Falling Crude Palm Oil prices could erode Felda votes

Crude palm oil prices are falling amidst growing concern about the state of the global economy – and this may have electoral significance in Malaysia.

Mengapa rusuhan berlaku di Britain?

The riots in the UK have prompted many to look closer at what is happening over there.

Accessiblity awareness still lacking

Why is it that our developers don’t pay enough attention to accessibility issues? Is this a reflection of a similar lack of concern in society at large? Masalah ini juga dilihat dalam projek yang baru pun: memang terdapat kesedaran yang rendah mengenai isu akses (accessibility issues) yang dihadapi oleh orang ramai, terutama sekali mereka yang kurang upaya atau berkerusi roda. Inilah tandas awam di tingkat bawah kompleks Straits Quay. The grab bar should not be attached to the floor.
Toilet grab bar in wrong position

Divide in how US deficit should be cut

There is a significant divide in opinion in how the US budget deficit should be cut – and this divide has been heightened in the wake of S&P’s downgrade of the US economy.

Lee Rubber factory in Paya Terubong to be shut down

Kilang Lee Rubber Co. Pte Ltd di Paya Terubong akan ditutup berkuatkuasa 1 April 2012.
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Huge protests in Israel over housing, cost of living

Huge peaceful protests are taking place in Israel – and there are lessons we can draw.
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Internet users slam censorship of China train crash

Attempts by censors in China to cover up online criticism about a high-speed train collision have not gone down well among the social media network-savvy younger generation in the country.

Bolivia: Akta baru yang memberi hak kepada Alam Semulajadi

Bolivia telah meluluskan rang undang-undang yang memberi hak asasi kepada Alam Semulajadi.

Rumah kos rendah: Adakah usaha kerajaan P Pinang mencukupi?

Has the Penang state government done enough to ensure adequate availability of low-income housing in the state?

Sarawak Report expose sends shock-waves in media world

A Sarawak Report expose that top BN politicians had allegedly paid RM15m annually to buy positive publicity on shows like CNBC’s World Business has sent shock-waves in the media industry.