Tiga tanda ekonomi sedang merosot
1) Ringgit hari ini menjunam ke tahap RM4.34 berbanding US dolar. Adoi, apa sudah jadi?
Hj Zainuddin Foundation to build Malaysia’s largest arts museum in Penang
A foundation set up by Daim Zainuddin, the controversial twice finance minister during Mahathir’s tenure as premier, has signed an agreement with the Penang Development Corporation to set up the country’s largest art museum, to be known as Ilham Penang.
Tiga cara bagaimana rasuah besar menjejaskan kualiti hidup rakyat
1) Dana rakyat yang boleh digunakan untuk meningkatan mutu hospital, sekolah dan universiti awam dan pengangkutan awam sebaliknya masuk ke dalam poket sendiri atau digunakan dalam pelaburan/mega projek yang tidak membawa faedah kepada rakyat. Harapkan pagar, pagar makan padi. Pihak lain meraih keuntungan dari dana tersebut manakala rakyat terpaksa menanggung beban kos pendidikan (PTPTN atau yuran sekolah swasta), perubatan (kos ubat dan peralatan atau caj hospital swasta) dan pengangkutan sendiri yang semakin naik.
‘Silat group’ fails to show up for protest at Aliran office and Komtar
Update: It was also a no show at Komtar, where the group was supposed to stage a protest after the Friday solat prayer. In the event, only light strike force and other police personnel were present.
Original post:
No one turned up for a protest at the Aliran office around noon today despite a notice having been circulated over social media saying a silat group would be staging a demonstration outside the reform group’s premises in Jelutong, Penang.
TI president’s pointed questions put Najib under global scrutiny
Transparency International president Jose Ugaz hammers home two key questions arising from the RM2.6bn ‘donation’ into Najib’s personal bank account: “Who paid the money and why? Where did it go?”
Seven things we learned from Bersih 4
1. A mammoth rally can take place peacefully with minimal police presence if the objectives are noble. Malaysians are not naturally prone to violence and illwill if they are not instigated by hate speech.
Half a million thronged Bersih 4 (updated)
Thousands of Malaysians sing national anthem #Negaraku to mark #Merdeka at #Bersih4 rally pic.twitter.com/IrjvkOhI6G
— Sumisha Naidu (@sumishanaidu) August 30, 2015Why I will take part in Bersih 4: A KL resident explains
I arrived safely in KL this morning. I didn’t notice anything untoward apart from a police checkpoint not far from the city centre, but they seemed more interested in stopping lorries for some reason.
Five reasons why Najib is under unbelievable pressure
When I told a friend I was going to list down five reasons why Najib is in trouble, he laughed, “You are going to need more than five!”
Countdown to Bersih 4: The moment of truth
Another three days to go before the Bersih 4 gathering and those in power are doing all they can do discourage and deter people from attending.
Dengue cases in Penang almost triple this year
Penang recorded 3361 dengue cases until 15 August this year, that is about 2.8 times more than the 1183 cases for the same period in 2014.
Seven trees felled near Penang Turf Club
Seven mature trees have been inexplicably cut down in the last two weeks on Jesselton Road and Brook Road n Penang Island.
Gulf Times: Saudi government reportedly ‘not amused’ about 1MDB headlines
The news that Switzerland has now kicked off a probe into banks linked to 1MDB scandal has caught the attention of the Gulf Times.
RM4.25 against US dollar; RM3 against Sing dollar
The ringgit has plunged to RM4.25 against the US dollar and RM3.00 against the Singapore dollar, two key psychological barriers, as many other Asian currencies also fell.
RM27bn Penang transport masterplan deeply flawed
The main consultant for the Penang transport masterplan was Halcrow, better known as an engineering and construction giant in the UK.
Schools barred from Penang state’s Merdeka bash pending KL green light
The Penang education department director has ordered schools in the state not to participate in Merdeka parades or celebrations organised by the state government until approval is received from the federal education ministry.
Popular George Town murals vandalised with Bersih symbols
A couple of popular murals in George Town have been found to be vandalised with #4.0 spray painted in yellow. To me, this appears to be aimed at sparking a public outcry against the Bersih 4 movement.
Botak Hill: MBPP’s statement
On 13 July, the MBPP issued the following statement. I am not sure about 3 iv) and v) ie all that land clearing and blasting of rocks in carrying out the mitigation work. (See items in bold; emphasis mine)
Fresh gaping wound rips through Botak Hill
A few people had brought this worrying development to my attention. While there appears to be some regrowth at the summit of Bukit Relau, a large clearing has ripped up the mid-section of the hill. This looks like the result of rapid erosion or even a landslip.