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Penang Hill carpark nightmare

The controversy over the ill-conceived car park near the Penang Hill railway station continues.

Spice: Bayan Baru RA’s deep concern

The Bayan Baru Residents Association has asked the state government/MPPP to put themselves in the shoes of the residents over the Spice project.

NCR land: Federal Court judgment a blow to natives

The Federal Court judgement this afternoon is a blow for natives turning to the courts to safeguard their NCR land.

Poaching crisis at Belum-Temenggor

Wild animals at the Belum-Temenggor forest reserve, famed for its priceless biodiversity, are being threatened by illegal poachers.

1500-home extra density for S P Setia in exchange for Spice

The granting of extra density of 1500 homes “over and above the maximum permissible density” for S P Setia’s projects across Penang Island sets an extremely worrying precedent.

That problematic car park near Penang Hill

Some background to the controversial car park near the railway station at Penang Hill.

The RM5m car park near the Penang Hill ground station - Photograph: The Star

Old Perak: St Michael’s Institution

St Michael’s Institution in Ipoh in the late 1940s, just a few years after the Japanese had occupied the school during the Second World War.

More eyebrows raised over Sime Darby-E&O deal

More questions are being asked about Sime Darby’s takeover of a 30 per cent stake in E&O, which also includes a three-year collaboration agreement.

Stop Lynas delegation takes campaign to Fremantle

A ‘Save Malaysia! Stop Lynas!’ is making its presence felt in Perth, Western Australia during a week-long speaking tour to raise support for its campaign against a Lynas rare earth refinery near Kuantan.

Top 25 US firms pay more to CEOs than taxes: Study

Do you wonder why some countries are posting fiscal deficits? Even as the global economy slows, top US corporations are paying more to their CEOs than to the tax department.