It is not as easy as it once was for universities to stifle academic freedom. Universiti Islam Antarabangsa (UIA) yesterday lifted its suspension order against law professor Abdul Aziz Bari.
Historical bungalows off Kelawai Road demolished
A historical bungalow near the old Tenby International School site, off Jalan Kelawei in George Town, has been demolished to make way for a condo project.
Car-free streets proposal for Penang
Moving in the right direction, the local government in Penang could soon introduce car-free streets in George Town.
Durians to reduce fever?
Durians to reduce fever? That’s a claim made in a Dr Oz programme about the “five best cures from around the world”.
Himpun draws 5000
A crowd of about 5000 has gathered at the Shah Alam Stadium for the Himpun rally.
Talks on media, politics and identity
Tired of all that Himpun talk? Here is a series of talks in KL on media, politics and identity.
I will be speaking in Bangsar tonight with Malaysiakini CEO Premesh Chandran as the discussant.
Do you know what 87 units per acre looks like?
Is this what we want for Penang? This is the sort of density that could be approved for a string of new projects in the pipeline.
Can Sungai Pinang achieve Class I status?
Sungai Pinang, once considered to be one of the filthiest rivers in the country, is now a Class III river.
Cheong Fatt Tze’s house among Top 10 mansions
The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion along Leith Street In Penang has made it into a list of the top 10 greatest mansions and grand houses in the world.
Pro-Umno blogs’ unethical reporting
A few pro-Umno blogs have hit rock bottom with their innuendos and unproven allegations about Guan Eng’s son.