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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.

Old Penang: Sungai Ara

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Blog reader Ah Chuan shares his memories of Sungai Ara.

Sunset

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.

Penang Pas ulama chief Soib Mohd Amin saying a prayer of peace together with Bishop Sebastian Francis inside the bishop’s office at the Cathedral

Jalan Sungai folks’ turn to go to the polls

Some one thousand low-cost flat dwellers in Jalan Sungai are casting their ballots over a three-day period ending tomorrow.

A child casts her token money coupons at the Jalan Sungai flats in Penang last night

Is Sabah still a ‘fixed deposit’?

If the opposition parties can avoid three-cornered contests in Sabah, then the state’s reputation as a BN ‘fixed deposit’ could be thrown into doubt.

Politicians – who are they acting for?

Sometimes politicians may not be who they seem.

Car-boot barter trade comes to Penang

Tired of shopping at impersonal hypermarkets and malls run by big corporations? Why not go back in time, rekindle the community spirit and exchange your stuff at a car-boot barter trade event in Penang this weekend!

Sandal car boot sale