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…
Sign of property speculation?
Some of the new property development condo projects in Penang were sold out upon their launch – so why are there so many homes now for sale or for rent?
Stop persecution of Suaram
A vigil was held in Kuala Lumpur tonight to express solidarity with Suaram which now finds itself under siege.
Parking lot of the Orient?
Are we heading towards gridlock? Look at Sao Paulo for a scary glimpse of what the roads in KL and Penang could look like one day.
Nightfall in Penang
Another busy day draws to a close. How closer are we to achieving justice and accountability in our land?
Pas makes courtesy call on new Penang bishop
A delegation of about a dozen representatives from the Islamic party, Pas, made a courtesy call to the new Catholic bishop of the Penang Diocese, Sebastian Francis, at his office at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit yesterday to congratulate him on his recent appointment.
