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Police rapped for harassing cyclists

Police rapped for harassing cyclists

Police action against the 'Ride for Change' cyclists has drawn flak from various quarters in Penang, with some even suggesting that it was politically motivated.
Frozen seafood industry on verge of meltdown

Frozen seafood industry on verge of meltdown

Industry players want the government to immediately release the already allotted RM500 million to save them.
Emulate Hong Kong for hillside development

Emulate Hong Kong for hillside development

hong kong apartments on hillslope 161208 Penang CM Lim is urging the federal government to introduce guidelines ala Hong Kong to improve hill slope safety to avert future landslide tragedies.
Lim: Who says we're buying new cars?

Lim: Who says we're buying new cars?

A bemused Lim Guan Eng clarifies that cheaper foreign cars will only be bought if and when the state government replaces its current Proton Perdana fleet.
King of Tennis: PAC finds shortcomings, irregularities

King of Tennis: PAC finds shortcomings, irregularities

Penang PAC members sat last week to finalise their preliminary findings into the fiasco, which has become a source of embarrassment to CM Lim Guan Eng.
Stingy Putrajaya in vendetta against Penang?

Stingy Putrajaya in vendetta against Penang?

A Penang councillor rebukes the federal government for depriving the state government of funds to protect and preserve George Town’s heritage status.
We deserve more federal funding, cries Lim

We deserve more federal funding, cries Lim

lim guan eng The CM is fuming that the federal government's development funds and annual grants allotted to Penang were disproportionate to the various forms of taxes collected from the state.
Gerakan not impressed by Pakatan councillors

Gerakan not impressed by Pakatan councillors

Gerakan’s seven-month report card shows that, except for DAP councillor Tham Weng Fatt, all other councillors in Penang discharged their duties very poorly.

Police beef up security in Penang

Police beef up security in Penang

State police are taking action to improve monitoring and anti-crime operations with the help of the business community.
Penang gears up to fish in troubled waters

Penang gears up to fish in troubled waters

The Penang government is not waiting for a miracle to stop the state from possible decimation by the current global economic uncertainties.
ACA probe on Umno money politics almost completed

ACA probe on Umno money politics almost completed

umno The Anti-Corruption Agency will soon wrap up its investigations into cases of money politics that allegedly took place during the recent Umno divisional elections.
From 'sweatshop to smartshop'

From 'sweatshop to smartshop'

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng feels that existing economic strategies are no longer workable to achieve and sustain rapid growth.
'Battle of KT': Anwar promises tough fight

'Battle of KT': Anwar promises tough fight

Pakatan Rakyat is poised to give the ruling coalition a hard time in defending its parliamentary seat in the Jan 17 by-election.
Geo-technical team to outline SOP for Penang

Geo-technical team to outline SOP for Penang

The independent team, commissioned by the state government to carry out a comprehensive study on hillside development, plans to outline a new set of standard operating procedures (SOP) to govern such projects.
'Time for BN to hold annual convention'

'Time for BN to hold annual convention'

A Penang MIC Youth leader offers this suggestion as a way for the Barisan Nasional to resolve differences of opinion behind closed doors.
Guan Eng: Give state power to spur economic growth

Guan Eng: Give state power to spur economic growth

The Penang chief minister says federal powers should be delegated to state and local authorities in order for quick decisions to be made to stimulate socio-economic growth.
Arif Shah told to stop the 'sandiwara'

Arif Shah told to stop the 'sandiwara'

arif shah omar shah Despite successfully assuring the party president that he has no intention to jump ship, he is still a long way from convincing Penang Umno leaders of his loyalty.
Economic conference to shed light on global crisis

Economic conference to shed light on global crisis

The two-day international conference themed 'The New Economic Vision for Penang and Malaysia' is expected to shed some light on the uncertainties awaiting Malaysia.
Dapsy lodges police report against Mukhriz

Dapsy lodges police report against Mukhriz

DAP Socialist Youth wing leaders say the Jerlun MP is politicising the issue of vernacular schools to further his career in Umno.
Act decisively to avert layoffs, ministry told

Act decisively to avert layoffs, ministry told

The Human Resources Ministry has come under fire from Penang's investment agency for not taking pro-active measures to combat potential retrenchments in the wake of the global downturn.
High-rise projects: Penang to consult Unesco

High-rise projects: Penang to consult Unesco

The Penang government will consult with Unesco to find an amicable solution to resolve the controversy caused by impending four high-rise building projects in the George Town heritage vicinity.
Hindraf welcomes funds for Tamil schools

Hindraf welcomes funds for Tamil schools

A Hindraf leader has hailed the Penang and Selangor governments for keeping their electoral pledges to provide financial aid to vernacular schools.

Unemployment rates to soar after March

Unemployment rates to soar after March

workers day labour day may 1 Penang The state government is anticipating massive retrenchment exercises as companies take urgent measures to cut down operational costs.
Penang PAC: Irregularities in tennis fiasco

Penang PAC: Irregularities in tennis fiasco

Initial findings indicate that the ‘King of Tennis’ event was scuppered by procedural shortcomings and breakdown in communications.