As Indonesia’s reformasi movement reached its climax with the installation of the reformist Joko Widodo as president, what is happening within Malaysia?
Rare photo: Lightning streaks down on high-rise building in Penang
A flash of lightning streaks down and seemingly strikes a high-rise building in Penang.
Freedom Film Fest in George Town on 24-26 October
Look out for the Freedom Film Fest in Penang this weeekend, 24-26 October. This year, the festival will feature 10 films on many important themes such as Democracy, Housing Rights, Children’s Rights, Indigenous Rights and stories from all over the world including China, Belarus, and Canada.
High-level Pas delegation visits new KL Archbishop Julian Leow
A high-level Pas delegation visited the newly installed leader of the Kuala Lumpur Archdiocese, Julian Leow, at his office yesterday to congratulate him on his appointment.
New KL archbishop Julian Leow vows to focus on 4 Ls
The new archbishop of KL, Julian Leow, has said his priority is towards the 4 Ls: the Lost, the Last, the Least and the Little.
Penang open for business at very attractive rates?
Blog reader Michael wrote this in response to the drive to open up Penang to Big Business from foreign shores.
PM’s Department swallows RM19bn in Budget 2015
We need to put the budget for the PM’s Department under the spotlight. At a time when many Malaysians are tightening their belts with price hikes and bracing for GST, take a look at this:
The ‘Red River’ of Penang
We have heard of the Dead Sea and the Yellow River. Not to be left out, Penang now has a Red River or is it a red ditch – could be a potential tourist attraction?
Rapid development: at whose expense?
This is an interesting view that suggests – and I tend to believe – that state governments could do a lot more to protect the interests of long-time settlers and established communities from the onslaught of property development, especially the high-end variety catering to the well-heeled.