So we still can’t have local council elections – due to a “technicality”. What exactly is holding back the restoration of the third vote?
Penang streets too narrow for trams?
For those who think the streets of George Town are too narrow for trams, what do you make of this?
Cross-channel rail should link Penang Island to mainland inter-city trains
Guest writer German urban planning expert Alex Koenig shares with us his views about the transport challenges facing Penang.
Tunglang’s New Year choice: Penang chendol
Blog reader Tunglang kicks off the new year with the first of his choice of Penang Street Food in 2013. And no big surprise there as it goes to one of the icons of Penang.
Ubah rocket-style gangnam video released
The latest version of the ‘Ubah rocket-style’ gangnam parody video.
Pak Samad’s poem at New Year’s Eve anti-Lynas protest
This is Pak Samad’s latest poem, this time taking on an environmental theme.
Umno in survival mode
Make sure you catch this Aliran Monthly cover story on the future of Umno by political scientist Johan Saravanamuttu.
The Deepak land deal and Boustead
How did Boustead come into the picture in the Deepak land deal?
Amirah’s Ali’s Sailing the Sahara nominated for SE Asian award
Amirah Ali has redone her video, which has been nominated for Best Music Video at VIMA 2013.
Anti-Lynas campaigners use creative means to keep up pressure
Video footage of the anti-Lynas’ base camp being sealed. The protesters have since reportedly put up tents after the authorities closed down access to their post.