In an attempt to allay growing concern over rising house prices and the lack of affordable housing in the state, the Penang government has identified several sites for low- and medium-income housing.
Hill projects: Penang government counters BN criticism
countered BN criticism of hill-slope projects, the Penang government has pointed to the actions of the previous BN local government in the 1990s.
Samy Vellu surfaces in Bangladesh over controversial RM9bn bridge
Hello, hello, hello, our intrepid Samy Vellu has surfaced in Bangladesh this time over a controversial RM9.1bn bridge project.
Live updates: SSM officers finally turn up at Suaram
Human rights group Suaram was expecting another visit from Companies’ Commission (SSM) officers. After a long wait, three SSM officers finally turned up in the evening.
Wikileaks’ Julian Assange interviews Anwar
Whistle-blowing website Wikileaks’ founder Julian Assange recently interviewed Anwar on his prison experience, the democratic awakening in the region and his hopes for the future.
RM1182 monthly income per capita
The average monthly income per capita for Malaysia derived from the Household Income Survey 2009 came up to RM1168, only a slight increase from the figure of RM1028 in 2007.
Anwar takes his message to Malacca
Cut out corruption and leakages and the country will have enough financial resources to provide free education right up to university level, said Anwar.
Election fever reaches Malacca
Activists hold ‘Free ISA 45’ vigil in Ipoh
A group of about 20 political activists have held a vigil at Dataran DBI in Ipoh earlier tonight to express solidarity with the 45 ISA detainees still in the Kamunting Detention Centre.


