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.
Will Taman Tun Dr Awang residents be ‘HAPPY!’?
The Penang state government has come up with a new RM50m financing scheme to spruce up low and low-medium cost flats in the state by topping up the balance of federal financing for such projects. Will it help to brighten up the lives of Taman Tun Dr Awang residents in Butterworth?
Where to, Nasharudin? (updated)
Update (18 August): As hinted in the blog posting below, Kelantan Pas reportedly has now dropped Nasharudin from its general election candidates’ list.
15 August 2012
Former Pas deputy president Nasharudin Mat Isa’s recent comments and public appearances with BN leaders have set tongues wagging.