A Veeranggan

Few believe in the accuracy of the Penang's population statistics released by the state's Statistics Department last December.

Amidst the uncertainty over what RapidPenang will bring, the state government is already thinking of increasing parking rates and reducing public parking bays.

The Penang CM's lackluster performance may stand out like a 'sore thumb' for the BN in the coming general election.

The Penang government has been told to play a more active role in plans to improve the island's public transportation system.

free Thaipusam is celebrated in all parts of the world where there is a concentration of South Indians. In Malaysia, the manifestation of the festival is best witnessed at Batu Caves and Penang.

It's the same story being told before every general elections. DAP boss Karpal Singh repeats his party's stand against PAS Islamic state agenda.

The many attractions of southern Thailand could be further developed to bring in the tourism dollars and the authorities there are doing just that now.

The modern Hindu crematorium in Penang has been completed and in operation but about 30 individuals, mostly prominent businessmen, have still not paid up RM50,000 of what they promised for the project.

Indian barber salons may be a small cottage industry in the country but they do serve a great need of Malaysians - to get a cheap and neat hair cut. The government must help ensure that they survive.

Kids and adults are emptying their pockets for animated porn movies and games, which allow them to 'join in the fun'.

As Thai authorities come down hard on drug trafficking, syndicates are shifting their operations to Malaysia.

The clash of wills between the Penang government and Public Services Department over the appointment of the Seberang Perai municipal council president has only left both bodies in a bad light.

The party's defeated candidate in this DAP stronghold will seek an Election Court order soon to declare the recent election results for the state seat null and void.

The confusion triggered by the dual appointment of the MPSP president not only embarrassed the Penang State Government but also caused sharp exchanges between Chief Minister Dr Koh Tsu Koon and Chief Secretary Samsuddin Osman.

Much to the chagrin of its members, the party was not allocated any seats in the state for the last polls. As 'compensation', PPP is given two municipal councillor positions instead.

A by-election in on the horizon in Penang following a feud between Prai state assemblyperson Dr K Rajapathy and MIC president S Samy Vellu over who should be the party's sole representative in the state exco.