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Robber strikes at Gelugor bank – the second time

A bank at the Gelugor Tesco outlet was hit by an armed robber – the second such incident in two months. The incident was captured on video.

Penang Club CANCELS Kee Thuan Chye’s book launch-forum

The Penang Club has called off Kee Thuan Chye’s book launch-cum-forum, which was scheduled for today, for what appears to be a bizarre reason.

Another day, another collapse

What is going on? After the Terengganu stadium roof collapsed (for the second time), now a flyover in Cyberjaya comes tumbling down.

‘Cool’ youth concert could see surprise VVIP

A few thousand youths are making a beeline for a conference and concert at Taylor’s University hoping to see a galaxy of celebrity speakers and stars – but little do many of them know that a VVIP is also expected to turn up.

Where will Pakatan find RM46bn to fulfil its promises?

Pakatan Rakyat has come up with a statement to show where it will get the money to finance its campaign promises.

Recovered Marcos money used to compensate victims of rights violations

Money recovered from former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos’ Swiss bank accounts will be used to compensate victims of human rights violations during his iron-fisted rule, the Aquino administration has announced.

Penang BN dangles monorail carrot in Malaysiakini ad

The Penang BN is dangling a RM30bn public transport (including monorail) carrot as part of its “state key results area”.

Terengganu a state to watch in coming polls

The east coast state of Terengganu will be a state to watch in the coming general election, with Pakatan perhaps having a slight edge over the BN.

Writing on the wall for MCA as crowd yells “No! No!” to Yen Yen

Undaunted by the Gangnam embarrassment in Penang, Ng Yen Yen had to endure more humiliation in Malacca when a crowd shouted “No! No! No!” to whatever she was offering or suggesting.

Sabah-Sulu dilemma: View from Philippines

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Why are the authorities here treading delicately and gingerly in dealing with the ‘invasion’ from Sulu? This view from the Philippines may shed some light.