What exactly is causing the worst floods in Thailand? Now, Bangkok is going underwater – and this could be a sign of things to come. Consider ourselves warned.
Living in harmony with Nature
Over the years, as industrialisation and the ‘knowledge economy’ intensifies, we have lost the ability to live in harmony with the environment.
MTUC protest in Prai (video)
In case you missed the MTUC’s protest against the amendments to the Employment Act in Prai yesterday, here’s a short video clip.
Police on lookout for Komtar demo
Police have gathered at Komtar to keep a lookout for a planned gathering that was scheduled for 2.30pm.
Razaleigh on the scandal of the IPPs
Tengku Razaleigh highlights the scandal of the independent power producers and how it has cost TNB, consumers and the nation dearly.
Live – Spirited nationwide protests against labour law amendments
Almost a thousand people in Prai are braving a downpour to make their feelings known against proposed amendments to the Employment Act. The protest is part of a nationwide MTUC picket.
Botanic Garden deteriorates again after Tengku Idaura leaves
Tengku Idaura’s short stint as ‘pengarah’ of the Penang Botanic Garden was “truly outstanding in the face of little official support, no expert botanist staff, despite many requests, and often virtual daily insubordination”.
Two heritage sites in George Town vandalised
“It is a sad day when we see two architectural treasures within the George Town World Heritage Site, Convent Light Street and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, vandalised by Malaysians to make racial political statements.”
Penang leads? Not with implementation of Local Plans
Penang may lead in a number of areas, but when it comes to the implementation of Local Plans to regulate development, the state is a laggard.
Let Penang government take over Rapid Penang
It is time for the federal government to let the Penang government take over Rapid Penang.