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Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Geneva

Burma’s pro-democracy leader has arrived in Geneva to address an international labour conference.

This is her speech in Geneva:

Penang transport needs decentralisation

Perceptive statement below on decentralisation in Penang. Generally, I agree with the thrust of this piece except:

Phantom voters? Who ya gonna call?

There’s something strange in the neighbourhood. What if you come across phantom voters or other election offences? Who ya gonna call? Jom Pantau! … that’s who.

Bad loans drag at Kuwait Finance House

How did the Malaysian subsidiary of banking group Kuwait Finance House incur hefty non-performing loans over the last few years – and who was responsible?

Chor, how about consulting the people?

Housing and Local Government Minister Chor Chee Heung has reportedly said that the recent Penang enactment to restore local council elections is “automatically annulled” as it conflicts with federal law.

Victory for Sungai Ara residents opposing hill project

The present Penang state government has given a commitment that as long as there is no change in government, the Sunway City project in Sungai Ara will not be allowed to proceed.

Sabah CM in the spotlight now

Sarawak Report has trained the spotlight on the Sabah Chief Minister following revelations in a court case in Singapore.

A half-botak hill

Another photo by tunglang of a hill-slope project, this time in the Jalan Tun Sardon area of Penang Island.

Photograph: tunglang

Photo of the day: A tale of two books

As they say, a picture paints a thousand words – in this case a photo of two books.

Photograph: Doris Liew