The Tanjung Bunga Residents Association is seeking legal clarification over what it claims is the “illicit modification” of the Penang Structure Plan.
They are seeking a declaration that Tanjung Bunga lies in the ‘Secondary Corridor’ and not in the ‘Primary Corridor’ of development under the Structure Plan.
So, my source in Pas was accurate in his predictions for both these polls.
On the eve of polling (5 March, 10.28pm – see Coveritlive below) he had predicted a BN win by 3,500 votes in Merlimau (actual 3,643) and a BN majority of 2,500 in Kerdau (actual 2,724).
Aljazeera has made clear inroads into the traditional Internet domination of the global media giants following its breath-taking coverage and live video streaming of the Arab revolution, which has captured the imagination of the world.
This Alexa graph shows just how much ground it has gained.
Essam Sharaf, a former minister-turned-protester at Tahrir Square, was feted by tens of thousands of ordinary people when he returned to the square yesterday as their new Prime Minister, wading into a sea of humanity – without any sign of a security detail.
“I am here because I get my legitimacy from you,” Essam told the crowd, as he stressed his commitment to a transition to democracy while urging the crowd to be patient.
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Human rights and environmental campaigners seeking accountability from the administration of Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud staged a protest at an FBI facility in Seattle.
But they were unable to meet senior officers after security guards locked the doors.
The campaigners have alleged that the FBI’s premises, the Abraham Lincoln Building, in Seattle is owned or linked to the Taib family.
The missing MP for Kota Samarahan has been spotted – on Facebook!
Sulaiman Taib, son of Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud, has not been seen in public for over a year leading to all kinds of speculation.
Pas is fighting a “losing battle” in Merlimau, a source within the party told me.
The source, who was campaigning for the party in Merlimau over the last couple of days, said the campaign has been “dominated by the BN on all fronts”.
The ridership on the Bridge Express Shuttle Transit (Best) is gradually increasing.
From 60 passengers on 1 March, it reached 215 passengers yesterday, 3 March, a source told me.
Everyone needs a laugh sometimes. A good break from depressing news.
That’s a father tearing up his job application rejection letter. I suppose the laughter, shared around the world, more than made up for the disappointment!