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…
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.