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New Botanic Garden chief seeks volunteers

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11 Aug 2010

The new Ketua Penguasa of the Penang Botanic Garden, Tengku Idaura, has a monumental challenge ahead of her in restoring and improving the Garden in line with best practices.

She is seeking the assistance of volunteer botanists and garden enthusiasts.

Says Tengku Idaura:

It’s heartening to read the comments about the Penang Botanic Gardens. After working here for seven days, I feel downright discouraged at the volume of tasks ahead of me. Most of all, can I remove all the unnecessary structures which the officials would declare as “structurally sound” and therefore…

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Is this Obama?

Anil Netto

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11 Aug 2010

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Some light relief for a change. Enjoy.

Part Two below

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Leaning Arch’s last stand

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10 Aug 2010

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Watch the last few moments before the Leaning Arch at the Penang Botanic Garden came crashing down.

Oops! That wasn’t supposed to happen – Photo credit: guangming.com

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The Taib saga continues

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10 Aug 2010

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Have a look at the latest revelation in the ongoing saga of Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud.

Go to the Sarawak Report here.

An almighty C-R-A-S-H, a miraculous escape

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9 Aug 2010

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The demolition of the ‘Leaning Arch of Penang’ at the Botanic Garden went horribly wrong when the large structure inadvertently toppled over, crashing through a metal hoarding.

At precisely 8.45pm, a hydraulic breaker mounted on a crane began slamming against the upper portion of the leaning arch. The jackhammer-like machine tore bits of concrete from the arch and eventually punched a gaping hole just above the centre of the arch. The arch didn’t stand a chance nor did it put up much resistance.

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Anti-ISA protest greets Anifah in London

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9 Aug 2010

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Apparently, the “Abolish ISA” chanting could be heard from inside the Malaysian High Commission in London. Foreign Minister Anifah got out of his car and came over to talk to those at the vigil for about half an hour.

Anifah meets the protesters in London on Sunday, 8 August – Photo by PocketFiat; see slideshow here.

Those who were already inside the High Commission waiting for his speech to them, apparently ended up waiting for quite some time.

0030: A group of about 30 people are protesting against the ISA outside the Malaysian High Commission in London.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-08

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8 Aug 2010

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Ganesan orders Nizar out of the Perak State Assembly ; Nizar refuses to budge. LIVE – https: #
Live – Coverage of Perak State Assembly sitting this morning #
300-400 people gathered at Brewster Road for the Ipoh vigil last night. (No arrests – apologies for incorrect info last nite). #
Shu shi released. But has to appear in court tomorrow for mention of charge re section 19 police act. #
They are now serving shu shi of awam with a warrant of arrest in penang in connection with a 2008 case. #
The 4 arrested in penang will be coming out soon. We are waiting near the station. Abolish the ISA! #
4 people have gone into the police station in penang to post bail for the arrested 4. #
Lawyer told me that ocpd promised that the 4 arrested in pg would be released on police bail tonight. #
30 people are holding an impromptu vigil outside Jelutong police station, penang. Motorists honking in support. #
Cops have given 5 mins for pg vigil to disperse. But many already left. Others leaving now. They have made their point. #
Syd Ibrahim chief of GMI and Mafrel arrested in PJ. #
lly lighted their candles bright. I horned as I passed and they were so happy to respond, just like carnival time!
Its officially over. … #
tat one arrested. #
Eyewitness from IPOH – vigilers gave polis the slip by gathering at the other side- other entrance of Parkson Grand on Brewster Rd. Ap … #
Eyewitness from IPOH – PEACEFUL but one was arrested. I was driving, circling trying to get in but all entrances and exits were closed … #
FWD fr eyewitness – Now we gathering in front of pj police station to show support. Fru in front of police station protect their station … #
to catch ppl. #
Suaram penang coordinator ong jing cheng arrested in penang. #
Darshan Singh, Kris khaira, Chon kai arrested at ISA vigil at speakers square in penang. Now in truck. Cops outnumber protesters. #