Over the last few days, we have heard that RM300m in federal funding is needed to dredge Penang port. But what is causing this siltation and should public funds be used to once again deepen the port?
Anwar’s defence to interview Najib, Rosmah
Anwar’s defence lawyers intend to interview Najib and Rosmah among others before deciding whether to call them as defence witnesses, after the judge ruled this morning that Anwar had a case to answer in his sodomy trial.
Christian leaders’ “pledges” raise eyebrows
The news that Christians leaders had given pledges to the PM during a luncheon meeting on 12 May has raised eyebrows.
Ban wi-fi, mobile phones in schools: European body
Mobile phones and computers with wi-fi connections pose a risk to health and should be banned from schools, a committee of the influential Council of Europe has asserted.
USM, do something about your pond!
The ‘apex university’ has done it again. An overflowing retention pond at USM has flooded neighbouring properties, causing considerable damage and knocking out power, after a heavy downpour that lasted only a couple of hours.
Floods cause havoc in Penang
A torrential downpour created havoc in Penang this morning.
Fukushima: It’s a nuclear meltdown
Finally. Japanese officials have admitted that one of the reactors at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power plant was indeed struck by a nuclear meltdown.
JKKK village committees: Seeing double
The rivalry between BN and Pakatan is now making people see double in kampungs and villages in Pakatan-ruled states. The federal government has appointed parallel village committees, adding an unnecessary layer of control at the local level.
Lynas Corp: Malaysian backlash
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.