There are growing fears that China’s property bubble, driven by speculation, could be bursting and the country could be on the verge of a property-led slump.
As Hong Kong’s GDP grows, its poor struggle; sound familiar?
Hong Kong’s GDP grew 6.5 per cent in the first half of the year, but the poor are struggling with expensive housing and food prices. Sound familiar?
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.
