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Ivory-Dijaya JV for RM10bn ‘Penang World City’ project

Ivory Properties Group Bhd is entering into a 51:49 joint venture with Dijaya Corporation Bhd to develop 103 acres of super-prime Bayan Mutiara sea-front land that it is acquiring from PDC for RM1.1bn or RM240psf.

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The Bayan Mutiara project - Graphic: Kwong Wah

Large turnout at Diwali Open House near Klang

A large crowd has turned up at a Diwali Open House at a school in Kampung Jawa near Klang tonight. 

Penang: Opt for rail transport instead of RM8bn on roads

A Pakatan state assembly member has urged the Penang state government to opt for rail transit instead of blowing RM8bn on more road infrastructure.

US tax authorities target evaders’ Swiss bank accounts

US tax authorities are probing whether a Swiss bank has helped Americans evade tax. Similarly, the Malaysian tax authorities should request data about the foreign bank accounts of Malaysians.

How embarrassing! Malacca monorail stalls again

This is the third time the (toy?) monorail has been hit by problems since it was launched last October to mark Malacca being accorded “developed state” status.

Two British tourists being rescued after the Malacca monorail ground to a halt on 1 November 2011 - Photograph: The Star

Old Penang: Magazine Circus (updated)

This was a unique roundabout in Penang, the intersection of six different roads – one of the ‘happening’ areas of old George Town.

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The Magazine Circus area with a view of probably Gladstone Road and Magazine Road in the background before 1930 (click to enlarge) - Photograph from Ric Francis, also published in his book Penang Trams, Trolleybuses and Railways

Thailand flooding, Bangkok sinking: Sign of things to come

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.