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Gobala gets his pants back

Gobala gets his pants back

The Padang Serai PKR MP gets his torn pants back... and will get his day in court next year.
Gerakan says replace ISA

Gerakan says replace ISA

Penang Gerakan wants Malaysian government to replace ISA with a more humane law similar to UK anti-terror legislation.
PAS bickering could trigger breakaway party

PAS bickering could trigger breakaway party

Lecturer cautions of possible defections of PAS leaders to form a new, non-aligned Islamist party.
Penang PKR changes to boost party strength

Penang PKR changes to boost party strength

Replacing Zahrain Hashim as PKR state head with Mansor Othman is part of the top leadership's plan to strengthen the party at all levels.
Another Penang housing deal gone wrong song

Another Penang housing deal gone wrong song

10 families from a village demolished three years ago have been left out in the cold after the developer allegedly reneged on promised alternate homes.
PKR: Let cops probe 'sodomy' SMS against rep

PKR: Let cops probe 'sodomy' SMS against rep

Penang PKR says it will allow the police to investigate an SMS alleging that its state rep S Raveentharan had sodomised his ex-wife.
Penang state revenue exceeds RM1 billion, makes history

Penang state revenue exceeds RM1 billion, makes history

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng says Auditor General's report shows that for the first time ever, the state's revenue have breached the RM 1 billion mark.
Replacing old cars with new ones cuts costs

Replacing old cars with new ones cuts costs

It is meaningless for the Penang government to keep paying high maintenance costs for old cars when it can save so much in buying new cars, says Gerakan.
PKR Youth slams KJ over 'heroic' speech

PKR Youth slams KJ over 'heroic' speech

Penang PKR Youth leader Yusmadi Yusoff has criticised Khairy Jamaluddin for what he says is grand standing for calling on Umno to change its mindset.
Bagan Pinang victory 'perfect tonic' for MIC

Bagan Pinang victory 'perfect tonic' for MIC

The Bagan Pinang triumph has set MIC crowing that times are changing as it claims that Indians disappointed with Pakatan are returning to its fold.
Penang wants funds for transport infrastructure

Penang wants funds for transport infrastructure

InvestPenang called upon the federal gov't to spare funds for Penang's transport system.
High Chaparral: DCM denies demanding apology

High Chaparral: DCM denies demanding apology

P Ramasamy says neither he nor the chief minister have insisted on a public apology from the 10 residents, as their representative has alleged.
Victory a welcome shot in the arm for BN, says Najib

Victory a welcome shot in the arm for BN, says Najib

The prime minister says the win Bagan Pinang is just the right confidence-booster for BN to strive harder to regain lost ground.
High Chaparral chief livid over apology request

High Chaparral chief livid over apology request

The Penang state g'ovt has asked 10 Kg Buah Pala householders to apologise to chief minister Lim Guan Eng as a condition before compensation
Tanjung Tokong villagers want to be consulted

Tanjung Tokong villagers want to be consulted

Tanjung Tokong folk want a say in the development of the oldest traditional Malay village in Penang.
Group: EC reforms easier with people pressure

Group: EC reforms easier with people pressure

Without concerted public pressure, the Election Commision is unlikely to reform, says election watchdog Mafrel.
Guan Eng's political secretary denies issuing challenge

Guan Eng's political secretary denies issuing challenge

Penang Chief Minister's political secretary Ng Wei Aik denies challenging a factory worker to lodge a complaint against his boss
Isa's victory could spark dangerous trend

Isa's victory could spark dangerous trend

A win for Isa Samad might pave the way for future candidates of questionable character to get elected into office, says a political scientist.
Stinky complaint against Penang CM

Stinky complaint against Penang CM

Soon Lean Huat_complainant against guan eng 05102009 On a dare by the political secretary to Lim Guan Eng, a factory worker lodged a complaint against the chief minister over a 10-year-old sewage problem at his flat.
Indian issues:  BN, Pakatan the same

Indian issues: BN, Pakatan the same

P Uthayakumar accuses both Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat of lacking the political will and determination to help poor Indians.
Muslim coalition wants JAG charged for sedition

Muslim coalition wants JAG charged for sedition

A group of 32 Islamic based organisation has lodged a police report against the Joint Action Group for Gender Equality.
Gerakan VP: Guan Eng's CAT a whiner

Gerakan VP: Guan Eng's CAT a whiner

The Penang Gerakan chief says the DAP-led government should change its CAT slogan to 'complaining, accusing and twisting'.
Passport bungle: Waytha rubbishes Hisham's claims

Passport bungle: Waytha rubbishes Hisham's claims

The Hindraf leader rubbishes the home minister's defence over the former's revoked passport saying a labyrinth of lies has been exposed.
100 days of thunder for Penang's Mansor

100 days of thunder for Penang's Mansor

dr mansur othman dr mansor othman EXCLUSIVE Mansor Othman has been in the DCM seat for 100 days. He speaks to Malaysiakini about the trying times...