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.
Electrifying atmosphere at launch of Bersih 4
A crowd of a few thousand attended the launch of Bersih 4 tonight at the PJ Civic Centre.