We shouldn’t be surprised at the RM20m ‘bridge to nowhere’ in Sarawak, as revealed in the Auditor-General’s report. We have seen it happen before – in Putrajaya of all places.
Incomplete bridge in Putrajaya
Malaysia’s bridges to nowhere
Malaysiakini feels the heat
Malaysiakini, a leading independent news portal, and Suaram, a human-rights organization, have come under heavy government pressure in the run-up to what is expected to be a hotly contested general election in Malaysia.
Brother Charles’ funeral: His was a spirituality of Life
What is the significance of Brother Charles’ life? In a world driven by greed, profits and selfishness, his entire life pointed to a higher ideal – a life motivated by selfless faith, service and community in the cause of providing education for all, irrespective of ethnicity and religion – without a thought for material reward.
More footage of dolphins in Penang
Here is video footage of what looks like about a dozen dolphins frolicking not far from the Penang Bridge.
Penang government posts record RM138m surplus
The Penang state government posted a record surplus of RM138m in 2011 compared to RM33m in 2010.
BN has lost Sabah, croons Anwar
Before a crowd of 20000 in Seberang Jaya in mainland Penang on Sunday night, Anwar claimed that the BN could kiss its chances in Sabah goodbye in the coming general election.
Ushering in the Nine Emperor Gods Festival
Taoists ushered in the Nine Emperor Gods Festival at the Butterworth seafront last night, kicking off a nine-day celebration marked by a strict vegetarian diet.
Journalist upset with The Star
An ex-Star journalist who wrote an article on the rape of Penan females is upset with her former paper for apologising to a timber company over her article. She claims the daily had failed to consult her about the apology.
Puan Badariah aka Jo Kukathas on our cultural, spiritual interdependence
Jo Kukathas as Puan Badariah delivers a message of profound importance for Malaysians wondering what has happened to the spiritual and cultural soul of our nation.