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Taib Mahmud’s weird justification for more Sarawak dams

This one has to take the cake: The Sarawak Chief Minister says the building of more hydroelectric dams can reverse rural-urban migration and transform the infrastructure of rural Sarawak.

Crater caused by Umno tower-top collapse raises questions

Serious questions are being asked about the large structure that collapsed from the top of the Umno tower in Penang, leaving a huge crater on the road below.

Kelantan MB addresses #505 election rally in Ketereh

A 505 rally was held in Kelantan on 12 June 2013. This is the Kelantan MB Ahmad Yakob speaking at the rally at the Ketereh District Council field.

Permit of Labuan firm finally revoked after investors left in limbo

Finally, some action after this issue was raised a few years ago and brought up in Parliament – but where does it leave the long-suffering small investors?

15 arrested at Sogo #Blackout 505 flash mob (Video)

Footage of the arrests at Sogo during a flash mob yesterday to generate publicity for the 22 June rally for electoral reforms.

Time for a Parks, Gardens and Greenery Board in Penang

Blog visitor Kevin writes about the lack of tree care in Penang. Trees along our roadsides experience a lot of stress. In comparison, how many trees in the wild on Penang Hill or in the jungles were uprooted?

Windstorm chaos as Penang Umno tower-top plunges (Video)

A strong windstorm caused havoc in Penang this evening as trees were uprooted and a tower structure fell off the top of the state Umno building. Has Penang just received its first taste of climate change?

Malay Mail: ‘Bukit Relau land rezoned’ – State government must clarify

The Malay Mail has carried a report saying that the State Planning Committee approved the conversion of the Bukit Relau project land from hill-land to low-density residential use last year.

See the Malay Mail report here.

Spotted a dolphin lately? MareCet wants to know

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A group of Malaysians has set up a research centre in Langkawi to increase scientific knowledge, implement conservation actions, strengthen policies, and raise awareness of marine mammals and the marine environment.

This dolphin sighting was uploaded on Youtube on 25 March 2013:

#505 rally in Perlis tonight (Photos)

A #505 rally is taking place in Perlis tonight with Perlis PKR’s Faisol kicking off the proceedings.