ABC Newsline has aired a video feature on plans by Australian mining firm Lynas Corporation to build a plant to refine rare earths in Gebeng. Kuantan residents, worried about radioactive waste, are protesting.
Global sugar price has fallen
After a strong rally that took the raw sugar market price to a high of 36.08 cents/lb in early February, prices have dropped following good crops in India, Thailand and other producing countries, reports Dow Jones.
Australian, NZ investors lose savings in Labuan-based firm
What are the Malaysian and Australian regulatory authorities going to do about this case involving a firm based in Labuan?
Utusan: Penang Pas lodges police report
Penang Pas lodged a police report this afternoon, criticising Utusan Malaysia for publishing “provocative news aimed at creating ethnic and religious tension in the country”.
Penang mulls luxury property charge
How do we curb mounting speculation in the property market? Can the Penang state government do anything to stop any over-heating and cross-subsidise affordable public housing?
Penang Hill Railway breakdown: An insider’s view
The recent flurry of comments in the press following an incident that temporarily knocked out the Penang Hill railway has prompted its operations manager, Ahmad Chik, to respond.
Utusan Malaysia at it again
Utusan Malaysia is at it again. Faced with declining circulation and a buoyant opposition coalition after Sarawak, the Umno-owned paper resorts to stirring the pot and trying to create ill-will among Malaysians.
House prices soar beyond reach of many
Housing prices in Penang and the rest of Malaysia are soaring beyond the reach of many Malaysians. While many property developers and speculators are laughing their way to the bank, many ordinary workers are struggling to buy their first homes.
Singapore elections: The day after
Farish Noor in Singapore shares with us his thoughts on a landmark general election.
Live – Singapore election results
Live updates and public reaction via twitter on the Singapore election results. Voting closed at 8.00pm and results are due from 9.30pm.