This is the section on the people’s well being. What do you make of it?
Gangnam-style picket at Kangar CIMB
Another headache for the ruling coalition? The National Union of Bank Employees staged a Gangnam-style picket outside the CIMB branch in Kangar as part of its nationwide picketing expedition against the bank.
Chap Goh Meh blaze guts string of George Town shophouses (updated)
A blaze in the C Y Choy Road/Sandilands Street area of George Town gutted 8-10 pre-war shophouses, partly made of wood.
Local government polls: Penang to take Putrajaya, Election Commission to Federal Court
The Penang state government announced this morning that it has no choice but to take the federal government and the Election Commission to the Federal Court to compel them to restore local government elections.
Mah Hui not BN bedfellow
MPPP Councillor Lim Mah Hui has issued a statement to clarify his remarks on the ‘Penang Paradigm’ which he claims were misquoted in a New Straits Times report.
Himpunan Barisan 1Malaysia in Permatang Pauh tomorrow
A gathering dubbed ‘Himpunan Barisan 1Malaysia Pulau Pinang’ is scheduled for tomorrow at the UiTM hall in Permatang Pauh beginning at 8.00am. But who is organising it?
Bernama’s spin on EIU report on Malaysian polls
Bernama has come up with its own spin on the Economist Intelligence Unit’s report on the Malaysian general election. Compare the two reports below:
Why is Penang willing to accept monorail?
I am not sure why the Penang government is willing to cooperate with the federal government for a monorail project, when I believe the Penang transport masterplan, commissioned by the state government, recommended a combination of bus rapid transit and trams.
Speedy ride up Penang Hill ‘uncomfortable’ for some
The speedy train ride up Penang Hill is not to everyone’s liking, especially those who want to savour the natural surroundings on the way up.
Lightning struck Vatican dome rod (Video)
Hours after Pope Benedict announced on 11 February he would be stepping down, lighting struck the rod at the top of the Vatican dome. Have a look at the video.