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World Aids Day message

Today is World Aids Day and the folks at Waba have issued an important public service message.

Peaceful Assembly Bill passed as opposition MPs walk out

The heavens opened up to heavy rain in Penang as the Peaceful Assembly Bill was passed in Parliament after opposition MPs walked out in protest.

Live – Walk for Freedom

Live coverage of the walk for freedom by the Bar Council and concerned Malaysians against the ‘Peaceful Assembly Bill’ just before noon. But the Bill was passed at around 4.30pm after Pakatan MPs walked out.

Vincent and Danny Tan spread wings in Penang

The Tans are stamping their presence in Penang in a big way.

Live – Forum on the future of heath care in Malaysia

Live coverage of a major forum on the future of health care in Malaysia being held in Penang this afternoon. The forum begins at 2.00pm.

Escape theme park: CM clarifies

The Chief Minister has responded to concerns about the environmental impact of the proposed theme park on 44 acres of PBA land near the Teluk Bahang Dam.

Never-ending Penang bridge tolls – but nothing for Penang

The federal government should hand over both Penang bridges to the Penang state government – so that the state can use the tolls as a form of congestion pricing and finance public transport infrastructure in Penang.

A drive along the other side of Penang Island

tunglang writes about a recent drive around the western half of Penang Island and finds out how things have changed…

Theme park land under 60-year lease from PBA

The 44 acres of land for the Escape Theme Park near the Teluk Bahang Dam is being leased from the Penang Water Authority (PBAPP) for RM39m in total rentals.

PM to propose Motion to end all Emergencies

A Member of Parliament has just received a Notice that the PM will be proposing a Motion to end all Emergencies.