We have heard of the state government’s plan to turn Penang into an international city. Does this coincide with civil society’s vision of Penang as a liveable place? Come and join in the discussion.
Dolphins in Penang
A couple of people have told me they have spotted dolphins off the coast of Penang. Can we try and improve our sea water quality to encourage more of these ‘angels’ of the deep to come and frolic in these parts?
Judge quashes Minister’s ruling that Bersih is illegal
A judge today quashed the Home Minister’s order ruling Bersih 2.0 an unlawful organisation. .
How Facebook spurred Malaysia’s green movement
For a long time, environmental activists fought a lonely battle against environmental degradation. Then the Internet and social media arrived and the green message spread like wildfire to a new generation.
NGOs support Selangor water takeover bid
Predictably, the federal government is refusing to allow the Selangor government to take over the state’s water operations from Syabas. Time to make our feelings known at the ballot box.
Is Bangkok, Singapore street food really better than Penang’s?
Bangkok and Singapore are ahead of Penang in terms of street food, if the folks at virtualtourist.com are to be believed. What do you think?
MAS’ out-of-court settlement with Tajudin Ramli (updated)
Malaysia Airlines System Bhd’s announcements of its out-of-court settlement with former MAS chairman on all the outstanding lawsuits are sketchy.
No to Penang port privatisation
Prime Minister Najib Razak should scrap plans to privatise the operations of Penang port to Syed Mokhtar’s Seaport Terminal Sdn Bhd, which already controls Johor Port and Port of Tanjung Pelepas.
Chopper crash in Sarawak (updated)
A privately owned helicopter reportedly crashed at Sungai Merah Tua, Sebayau, 150km from Kuching this morning.
Millions in compensation?
Should lapsed planning permissions be automatically renewed? Or can they be modified or revoked altogether in the public interest? Would that result in the local authority incurring millions in compensation payments to developers?
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