As the streets in Penang become increasingly congested, bicycles are making a comeback. As more and more Penangites pedal around, the quiet cycling revolution is getting noticed in the media.
Where are the Malaysian universities in Times Higher Education 2012-2013 rankings?
The latest rankings by Times Higher Education are out, but where are the Malaysian universities? This is a reflection of the dismal standards to which they have sunk.
Is inequality a function of individual ability, performance?
Is income inequality an inevitable result of full-blown meritocracy, allowing the ‘cream’ to capitalise on their talents and skills to raise their income levels, or are there other structural forces at play?
Should the Pope’s butler be put on trial?
A whistle-blowing butler to the Pope is being put on trial in the Vatican for aggravated theft after he leaked confidential papers and letters in the pontiff’s possession in a bid to expose alleged corruption.
Penang’s women lead local democracy
A unique electoral exercise in Penang state, promoting participatory and gender-responsive decision-making at the grassroots level, may serve as a cue for the revival of local elections in Malaysia.
Freedom Film Fest returns to Penang
The Freedom Film Fest will be back in town this weekend.
Pengerang outcry could loosen BN’s stranglehold on Johor
Several thousand people gathered this morning for a rally in Pengerang to protest against a massive RM60bn petrochemical project in a move that could further loosen the BN’s electoral strangehold on Johor.
2013 Budget: Half-hearted real property gains tax hike won’t curb speculation
The government has shown it is not serious about curbing speculation in the property market by announcing such a small increase in real property gains tax (RPGT) in the Budget.
What is driving up property prices?
Low capital gains taxes, easy access to bank loans, speculative buyers and foreign investors…