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Mahathir, Anwar exchange greetings after all these years

Eighteen years, three days ago to be precise. That was when Anwar was unceremoniously booted out of government on 2 September 1998.

Mahathir turned up in court unexpectedly today to witness Anwar’s legal challenge against the draconian National Security Council Act, which gives Prime Minister Najib and an unaccountable council enormous security powers.

The mess near Mount Erskine market

This photo was taken this morning after about four hours of intermittent rain. The developer has built retaining walls, but what about proper drainage for surface run-off during a heavy downpour and internal ground water?

Avoiding conflict of interest: Consulting firm ‘should have no interest in project implementation’

The World Bank has specific guidelines to highlight conflict of interest situations especially in procurement.

Gentrification alert! Developer snaps up some 200 George Town properties

Kopitiam operator Wang Teng Kok, who specialises in Siamese chicken rice, is not a happy man. He has until 30 November 2016 to vacate his well patronised coffee-shop premises fronting Penang Road.

Tanjung Bungah hill clearings breach 250-feet threshold

Take a look at this and you can see the 250-feet threshold being breached at several points.

Another ‘tourist attraction’: The White River of Penang

Another inexplicable phenomenon: Sungai Kelian in Tanjung Bungah suddenly turned white – not the usual Muddy Brown that follows rainfall (there is a construction site further inland). Now this could be promoted as an ideal site for white water rafting.

Live updates – TangkapMO1 rally

In solidarity with the brave students demanding accountability in the 1MDB scandal. There is hope for this country yet.


Now Bukit Jambul hit by hill-clearing more than 250 feet above sea level

This is apparently for a condo and semi-detached housing project by a major property developer. The site lies along Lebuh Bukit Jambul, on the hill-slopes just north of Inti College and near Equatorial Hotel in Bukit Jambul.

The Better, Cheaper, Faster alternative to a massive transport hub at Sia Boey

Take a good look at these images. This is what we could have at Sia Boey under the Better, Cheaper, Faster framework for transport in Penang.

An open letter to GTWHI general manager Ang Ming Chee

Lim Mah Hui, in his personal capacity, has written an open letter to Ang Ming Chee, the general manager of George Town World Heritage Inc: