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Photos of historic interfaith walk, breaking of fast in Penang

People of other faiths joined in solidarity with Muslims who were breaking their fast at the historical Acheen Street Mosque in Penang last night.

Is the level of violence in a country linked to inequality?

This is an interesting area which should be explored. Check out the graph above published by the Equality Trust, UK.

DOJ’s eye-popping revelations on 1MDB stun Malaysians

Social media is absolutely buzzing in Malaysia this morning following the latest US Justice Department’s revelations into the 1MDB probe.

Five Malaysian entries in the ‘Top 50 World Street Food Masters’ list

Malaysia has five entries in the Top 50, two of which are from Penang. But before we get all puffed up, Singapore has 14 in the listing prepared by the World Street Food Congress 2017 in Manila.

Not enough for RapidPenang to maintain existing skeleton ferry service

Prasarana must quickly increase the number of ferries in operation after the disastrous experience under the privatised Penang Port Sdn Bhd.

A real alternative: Jeremy Corbyn’s strong showing has lessons for Pakatan

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Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour party has confounded sceptics, even in the so-called British liberal media, by putting up a strong showing in the UK general election.

New tourism tax from 1 August 2017

Another tax! A new ‘tourism tax’ ranging from RM2.50 to RM20 per room per night will be imposed on all hotels, budget hotel and guest houses with not less than 10 rooms in the country, beginning from 1 August 2017.

From globalisation to planetisation: Towards greater consciousness

Here in Malaysia, there is a sense that it is hard to move forward because we seem to be held back by the heavy baggage of race and religion – issues that divide us.

Pulau Jerejak: 26-acre plot for sale?

Someone pointed out to me this ad which appeared in a Chinese-language newspaper a couple of days ago.

Penang transport: The RM2.3bn bridging financing under SRS’ proposal

The state government says the SRS proposal for transport infrastructure needs RM2.3bn in bridging loans.