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Another land swap: ‘Approval in principle’ for Butterworth RMAF base relocation

In the next few days, we will be taking a closer look at the controversial proposed relocation of the 1007-acre RMAF Base in Butterworth in a land swap deal which even Penang Umno was reportedly opposed to. 

Aliran launches online petition calling for repeal of Sedition Act

Social reform group Aliran has launched an online petition calling for the repeal of the Sedition Act.

300 academics, concerned individuals express solidarity with Azmi Sharom

We, the 300 undersigned academics and concerned individuals, stand united and in solidarity with Dr Azmi Sharom, whose only alleged ‘crime’ is to think and to publicly share his considered opinion on matters related to his professional expertise as a law professor.

Selangor MB crisis: What are Astro Awani, NST up to?

Astro Awani has come up with the following news report, MB Selangor: PKR calonkan Azmin jika Istana tolak Azizah – sumber. So to NST, with this report, Azmin named MB candidate?

But Saifuddin Nasution has released a statement correcting the reports:

PPS and Malaysia’s centralised federal system

Behind the controversy over the PPS lies another aspect that should be considered. Ours is a highly centralised federal system that has grown even more centralised in the decades after Merdeka.

Quick poll: Do you feel safer with the Penang Voluntary Patrol Unit (PPS) around?

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Here’s a quick poll for you readers to see what you really think about the Penang state government-sponsored PPS.


What is the MPPP’s stand on conservation buildings?

The following is MPPP Councillor Lim Mah Hui’s address at the full council meeting of the MPPP yesterday:

Lawyer launches online petition to stop hill degradation in Penang

Penang-based Steven Tan Ban Cheng, a lawyer, has launched an online petition calling on the MPPP president to ensure that the hills of Penang are preserved.