Live updates from the Merdeka eve celebrations in Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur.
The Sarawak-Tasmania link
Hydro Tasmania, acting as a dam consultant, is helping Sarawak build more dams, which could displace natives, while a Sarawak timber firm, after extensive logging in Sarawak, is now involved in the timber industry in Tasmania.
BN’s popular vote
The Barisan Nasional has its work cut out for it in the coming general election, if its popular vote in the 2008 general election is any indication.
Underfunded GHs being overwhelmed?
Is our underfunded public health care system able to cope with the crowds needing affordable health care? Some photos from the Penang General Hospital today.
@anilnetto Here's a pic of a crowd at lunch time in pharmacy in Pg GH: pic.twitter.com/wErfpsvL
— LITTLE HANTU (@LittleHantu) August 27, 2012
Lynas Corp’s share price history
A snapshot of the share price history of Lynas Corporation Ltd over the last six months. What does this say about investor sentiment?
Defectors put Sabah in spotlight
The defection of two key ruling coalition parliamentarians to the political opposition has shifted Malaysia’s pre-election equation and highlighted the importance of the crucial swing states of Sabah and Sarawak in what is expected to be a neck and neck contest.
1MDB’s KL property push raises concern
1Malaysia Development Bhd’s push into the property sector is raising concerns about the company’s rising debt and a possible commercial property glut in KL.
Johor: String of seats could fall to Pakatan
At least half a dozen parliamentary seats could easily fall to the opposition in the coming general election, say informed political observers.
Sebastian Francis installed as Bishop of Penang
Close to 10,000 people from all over the country flocked to Bukit Mertajam this evening to witness the episcopal ordination of Sebastian Francis as the fifth Bishop of the Penang Diocese.
Exporting pollution to Pengerang?
CPC Corp, the Taiwanese firm interested in building a RM35bn petrochemical complex in Pengerang, Johor, had wanted to push ahead with its project here reportedly because its facility in southern Taiwan would be shut down in 2015 following strong protests from environmental and residents groups.