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Tick-tick-tick … Time’s running out for the planet

We are running out of time to save the planet. It is as if we don’t care what kind of planet we leave behind for future generations.

Protect the natural beauty of Penang

We must do everything we can to protect and preserve the natural beauty of the place we call home.

Resolve Rumah Hijau settlers issue

The state government is doing the right thing in trying to provide alternative housing for the Rumah Hijau, Mak Mandin settlers.

Bukhary again? Return Penang port to Penang

The news that tycoon Syed Mokthar Al-Bukhary’s Seaport Terminal (Johor) Sdn Bhd has been allowed to take over Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) is disturbing.

Rewriting history

There is a lot more than meets the eye in global politics. And now there are attempts to rewrite history.

Time for corporate green tax, penalties

I have been having a stuffed nose the last couple of weeks. Not much fun, that. Then this morning, I heard a relative in KL had a bad sore throat, presumably because of the air quality.

20 June 2012 – Graphic: weather.gov.sg

Dirty money in disguise

How do banks handle the trail of dirty money by corrupt politicians and businessmen? Do they bother to look behind the veil of shell companies, proxies, ‘commissions’ and off-shore tax havens?

Property ‘oversupply’ in Penang – but not for middle-income group

Despite soaring prices in the state, Penang, especially the northeast district of Penang Island, appears to have a large property supply overhang. So why are the middle-income group on the Island finding it so hard to locate affordable housing?

Graphic: Stuart MacDonald, Penang Institute

Borders management outraged (updated)

Update (20 June): Check out the response from the Borders’ management here.

19 June:

The store manager of the Mid-Valley Borders bookstore has reportedly been charged with distributing Irshad Manji’s book, ‘Allah, Liberty and Love’, which has been banned in Malaysia.