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New solution to Penang's traffic woes?

The Pakatan Rakyat government is seriously looking into developing an elevated urban mass transit system or aerobus to ease traffic congestion in the state.

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Penang to adopt thrifty budget

The Pakatan Rakyat state government will adopt a thrifty Budget 2009 to counter the impact of the global economic depression.

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Penang DCM defends multi-lingual signboards

Deputy Chief Minister of Penang Mohamad Fairus Khairuddin says Umno members are bankrupt of ideas and are politicising petty issues to stay relevant.

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Hindraf re-strategising

In an attempt to counter the government’s ban on their movement, Hindraf supporters are now considering branching out into other civil rights movements.

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PM: Umno would struggle if leadership weak

Umno needs a responsible and sincere leadership of calibre to make the party stronger and successful, said Abdullah, who retained his Kepala Batas division chief's post today.

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Second bridge offer: A week for UEM to decide

In case UEM pulls out, the contract will be awarded within a month to companies with the technical expertise and track record to build the super structure of the bridge.

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Japanese golfers call for probe into resort scandal

A group of Japanese golfers who claim they were short-changed by the Kristal Golf Resort in Penang are demanding that the federal government look into their plight.

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'Syed Hamid must resign'

updated 5.05pm Now that Raja Petra has been freed, politicians and activists are calling for the resignation of Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar for alleged abuse of power.

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Change ministerial style, Lim tells Azalina

The Penang chief minister advises Tourism Minister Azalina Othman Said to emulate her counterpart in the international trade and industry ministry.

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Leaders elated over Obama's election

local reactions updated 4.45pm Penang CM Lim Guan Eng, Foreign Minister Rais Yatim and Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim all see Obama’s victory as reflecting an important change in the American mindset.

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Malay NGO sues Penang over signboards

updated 6.20pm A newly-formed Malay NGO is seeking a court injunction against the state government and MPPP against including other languages in the signage.

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Land scams: ACA needs 'credible info'

Penang ACA is prepared to probe alleged land scams said to involve tens of millions of ringgit if the agency receives credible information, says the new state director.

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Hindraf may re-emerge as a political force

The Hindu Rights Action Force leaders are looking at ways to work around a home ministry ban. One option is for the movement's followers to join political parties.

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DAP proposes RM48 bil economic stimulus plan

DAP comes out with its own proposal of a stimulus package to help the average Malaysian cope with the economic uncertainties.

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CIMB steps up advisory role to gov't

The country’s No 2 banking group - headed by Nazir Razak, the brother of DPM and finance minister Najib - wants to help the government tackle the global economic crisis.

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High time for Samy to leave the MIC

comment The humiliating rejection MIC suffered at the general election does not seem to have sunk in with long-serving president S Samy Vellu. Will his successor do a better job of reviving this party?

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Suhakam: Prove Hindraf a threat

Suhakam joins the chorus of condemnation against the government’s decision to ban Hindraf, asking for evidence of the movement being a threat to public order and morality.

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Lim deflects criticism over Queensbay land deal

The Penang government claims it was obliged to abide by a land-conversion decision by the previous Koh Tsu Koon administration.

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Direct BN membership 'a political gimmick'

What was presented as a way forward for Barisan Nasional could just be a lot of hot air to appease the electorate, without leading to changes in thinking, say those contacted.

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5,000 MIC members set to join PKR

Fed up with S Samy Vellu's authoritarian style, some 5,000 MIC members are set to close down their party branches and join PKR in Penang this Saturday.

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Mixed reactions to PM's decision

Many hail the prime minister’s imminent departure but others also fear that it will signal the beginning of a more authoritarian government.

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'Police must reach out to the people'

The Penang police chief sees the value of improved cooperation between the police and the public, to achieve better security and safety in the state.

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Raya reports: Hindraf to sue Utusan

The Hindu Rights Action Force is set to slap Utusan Malaysia with a million ringgit suit over its 'damaging' reports on the movement's visit to the prime minister's open house.

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MCA-Gerakan merger 'pointless'

DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng says a merger between the two predominantly Chinese ruling parties would only result in cosmetic changes.

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