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Computer games, internet addiction on the rise

From anecdotal evidence, I sense some parents are battling to curb their children’s long hours of computer usage that prevent them from leading a balanced life-style.

Occupy protests spread across the world

Hundreds of thousands of people in major cities across the world have rallied against corporate greed in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street protests.

More citizens groups call for sustainable development

Apart from Penang Forum, other citizens groups are calling for sustainable development in Penang.

Bayan Bay: Penang calls off Boustead land reclamation deal

Heeding Bayan Bay residents’ protests, the Penang state government has called off a controversial proposed agreement to allow Boustead Holdings Bhd to reclaim land as compensation for having to scale down the firm’s hotel along Weld Quay.

Newspaper sales continue to slide

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Except for a handful of dailies, newspapers are struggling to arrest the slide in their sales.
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Penang Forum activists meet CM

A delegation from Penang Forum, a coalition of 14 Penang-based NGOs, met Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng this evening to discuss areas of concern.

Bicycle lanes: View from Copenhagen

Bicycle lanes – why not look at how Copenhagen and other European cities manage them?

KTK: Your ‘favourite’ cyclist

If we really want to promote cycling and bicycle lanes, maybe what we need is a mascot.

Auditor-General’s report: Has anything really changed?

A couple of reports have surfaced indicating the Auditor-General’s report has been delayed.

CBI report on Maran bros, AK, Ralph

Read India’s Central Bureau of Investigation report of its proble into the dealings of the Maran brothers, Maxis, Astro, Ananda Krishnan and Ralph Marshall.