Residents of Tecoma, a town in Melbourne, are saying “No” to plans to build a 24-hour fast food restaurant near a school and a national park in their community, resulting in a stand-off.
In rare move, Pope Francis personally signs Aidil Fitri greetings
For the first time since 1991, a pope has personally sent an Aidil Fitri/Eid greeting to Muslims around the world.
What has happened to Penang’s Local Plans?
Not only don’t we have a gazetted local plan for Penang Island, the three regions of mainland Penang too are without their respective gazetted plans.
Why Fitch Ratings revised Malaysia’s outlook to negative
Why did Fitch Ratings revise Malaysia’s outlook to negative (though it reaffirmed long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings at ‘A-‘ and ‘A’, respectively)?
The other Beverly Heights in Penang
This is the project called ‘Beverly Heights’ in Bukit Gambir in Penang advertised as being built 110 metres above sea level.
Ringgit weakens, raises concern
The ringgit has weakened to around 3.23 against the US dollar, confounding analysts’ earlier predictions that the ringgit would strengthen below 3.00 by year end.
Federal government’s deficit rises in first quarter 2013
The federal government posted a RM14.9bn deficit for the first quarter of 2013 compared to a RM5.8bn deficit for the first quarter of 2012.
When poor pilgrim met powerful pope
In case you missed this scene in the movie Brother Sun Sister Moon, this clip shows what happened when the humble Francis of Assisi and his band of followers turned up at the Vatican to meet Pope Innocent III, one of the most powerful popes in history, some 800 years ago.
Francis of Assisi movie: Brother Sun, Sister Moon
This is a must-watch movie about how Francis was called to rebuild the church through poverty and simplicity some 800 years ago. Haunting songs and breathtaking scenes from the countryside too.
Government requests approval for another RM12.7bn for 2012
The government is requesting approval for an additional RM12.7bn under a “supplementary supply bill” for 2012 on top of amounts previously approved for that year.