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.
Horrific Halloween train-fuel tanker collision near KK Airport (updated)
A huge dark plume billowed from a fiery explosion near the Kota Kinabalu Airport after a fuel lorry tanker crashed into a train in front of a petrol station.
Is Malaysia’s nuclear power programme really on hold?
Are Malaysia’s nuclear power plans on hold – or are they quietly proceeding behind the scenes according to a scheduled timeline that could see the first plant commissioned in 2021?
‘Occupy Penang’ draws youthful group
An ‘Occupy Penang’ gathering at Speakers’ Square in the Esplanade yesterday drew a couple dozen mostly young people.
‘Bersihkan Malaysia’ group at CHOGM protest rally in Perth
A ‘Bersihkan Malaysia’ group participated in a rally on Friday in Perth in conjunction with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in the Western Australian city.