
'Projects will not jeopardise Georgetown's heritage status'
A former Penang executive councillor says the previous state planning committee approved the hotel projects based on amended building guidelines submitted to Unesco in January this year.

A former Penang executive councillor says the previous state planning committee approved the hotel projects based on amended building guidelines submitted to Unesco in January this year.


Malaysia's image suffers when it continues to prosecute people, especially respected voices, for peaceful expression, says New York- based Human Rights Watch.

The National Fatwa Council says the ancient practice of yoga can lead to religious chanting and worshiping, which are strictly forbidden in Islam.

An accord on Sabah issues has been reached between Anwar Ibrahim and Sapp leaders in Kota Kinabalu yesterday.

The domestic trade and consumer affairs minister says the mechanism is vital to fine-tune the existing system in a climate of fluctuating global oil prices.


'I don’t want to be accused of painting too gloomy an economic picture but we are in fact looking at an extended period of slow growth, high inflation and high unemployment.'

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For Abdul Taib Mahmud's detractors to fulfill their dream of ousting him the long-time Sarawak CM, there is only one way - through the next state election.

Jagdeep Singh Deo says his position as Penang Tourism Council deputy chairperson will not stop him from getting to the bottom of the 'Kings of Tennis' debacle.

The police yesterday called up anthropologist and indigenous activist Colin Nicholas to assist them in their investigations into the alleged sexual abuse of Penan women by logging company workers.

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'This transition business is very silly. I am extremely delighted that Rafidah has now come to her senses and has thrown down the gauntlet.'