Why 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.