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Francis uses bus after election as pope

Pope Francis ditched a chauffeur-driven limousine and took a mini-bus from the Vatican hotel for his first official engagement. 

Bala’s death leaves quest for justice unresolved

The death of PI Bala, who suffered breathing difficulties while having lunch today, leaves behind many unanswered questions.

New pope set example by opting for public transport

A lesson here for political leaders, urban planners and people everywhere: Before he was chosen as pope, assuming the name of Francis, Jorge Bergoglio had opted for public transport in his native Argentina.

Are Pakatan leaders softening their stand on Lynas?

A few nagging questions cropped up when I read an online news report about the Pakatan leadership’s latest position on the Lynas rare earth refinery.

Saiful’s father Azlan Lazim speaks (Video)

Saiful’s father Azlan Lazim joins PKR and addresses the press, raising more questions in the minds of the public about what actually happened.

Anti-Anwar protesters create ruckus outside PKR HQ (Videos)

A group of anti-Anwar protesters created a commotion outside the PKR headquarters in Tropicana this evening. See videos below.

15000 attend 308 anniversary at Penang Esplanade (Video)

On 8 March 2013, exactly five years since the watershed 2008 general election, some 15000 people gathered at the Penang Esplanade for a celebration to commemorate the occasion.

Angry group bangs glass doors of Penang government office (Videos)

A group of about hundred people marched to Komtar where some of them rattled, shook and kicked the glass doors of the Penang state government office, alarming security personnel and nearby shop-owners.

Time to usher in a ‘Vatican Spring’?

It is time for the Catholic Church to usher in a ‘Vatican Spring’ and realise the vision of the Church envisaged at the Second Vatican Council exactly 50 years ago.

Live – Aliran forum on the coming general election

Bringing you live coverage from the Aliran forum at the Caring Society Complex in Penang. Video streaming (if it works!) and live blogging from 7.45pm.