Anthony Bourdain, host of Travel Channel’s culinary and cultural adventure programmes, recently visited Penang to try out the local street food. This is his verdict.
Part 1
Crocodiles in Sarawak!
“As long as there are huge man-eating crocodiles in rivers to blame, the political and corporate crocodiles of Sarawak will continue feasting – unconscionably – upon the lives of the poor.”
Death in police custody in Penang
Furniture shop worker Cheah Chin Lee was arrested and taken for a urine test. Five hours later he was found dead. The post mortem report said: asphyxia due to hanging.
Internet Black-out Day makes global news
The Internet Black-out Day to protest against Section 114A of the Evidence Act has made global news.
Another reason for Penang to avoid monorail
Stalled monorails – after Malacca, now it is the turn of KL.
Poll on Penang port privatisation
Make your views count. Take this poll on the proposed privatisation of Penang port.
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Secret gardens of Bangkok Lane
Blog reader tunglang captured the following images of the picturesque houses along one of the prettiest streets of Penang, Bangkok Lane.
Maijol, Kota Marudu Upko exco quit BN
2305: Anwar has reportedly confirmed that there will be more crossovers from Sabah BN in the run-up to the general election.
The crowd at Kota Belud:
Showtime begins in Sabah? (updated)
Update (11 August): At a PKR ceramah last night in Lenggong, Perak PKR chief Muhammad Nur Manuty said, “Sabah BN is rattled (sedang bergolak); we will know more by Sunday.”
Najib’s move to appoint former Borneo chief judge Steve Shim to head a royal commission of inquiry into the Sabah immigration issue also hints of desperation in his bid to shore up Sabah BN. This initiative is unlikely to please Mahathir either.
10 August:
Popcorn ready? Political theatre may be unfolding in Sabah soon.
Let Penang government take over Penang port
Some 200 of those present at Penang Forum 5 signed a petition opposing the privatisation of Penang port.