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End it now, Anwar tells duo

End it now, Anwar tells duo

The party supremo has given the duo – Penang DCM Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin and exco Abdul Malik Abul Kassim – an ultimatum to bury their hatchet.
... in Penang, they are manhandled by police

... in Penang, they are manhandled by police

Some 50 cyclists, most of them schoolchildren who had spent their Saturday morning on their bikes, were greeted by stern policemen upon arrival at their destination.

Is there a plot to oust Fairus?

Is there a plot to oust Fairus?

mohammad fairuz khairuddin mohammad fairus khairuddin Conspirators are having a field day with the embattled Penang DCM. With detractors openly out for his blood, one question comes to mind: is Fairus the target of a merciless plot?

5 Pakatan states join forces to weather economic storm

5 Pakatan states join forces to weather economic storm

penang pakatan leaders mb conference 051208 The five states account for nearly 60 percent of the country's annual gross domestic product and half of the nation's industrial workers.

MPSP financial scandal: Report ready in 2 weeks

MPSP financial scandal: Report ready in 2 weeks

Penang Financial officer Supiah Md Yusof, who took over as the council's acting head today, will complete her report in two weeks on what had happened to the council's RM225 million.
Penang PPP to BN: Shape up or we ship out

Penang PPP to BN: Shape up or we ship out

Penang-based members of the BN component party demand change, failing which they are prepare to take PPP out of the beleagured ruling coalition.
Project poser in Georgetown heritage status

Project poser in Georgetown heritage status

Why was the Pakatan Rakyat Penang government in such a hurry to approve a hotel project? Gerakan wants answers to avert the loss of Georgetown’s world heritage city status.
'Projects will not jeopardise Georgetown's heritage status'

'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.

Council to negotiate on building heights

Council to negotiate on building heights

The Penang government, under fire for approving four high-rise buildings which could affect the state’s heritage status, will now re-negotiate to reduce the height of the buildings.

Penang cannot cancel approval for high-rise projects

Penang cannot cancel approval for high-rise projects

The state government cannot reverse its decision to approve four high-rise building projects in the George Town heritage zone due to legal repercussions, reveals its chief minister.
Tuition teacher arrested at anti-ISA vigil

Tuition teacher arrested at anti-ISA vigil

paula khoo Penang An anti-ISA candlelight vigil in the Esplanade of Georgetown on Saturday night was marred by the arrest of the event co-organiser, tuition teacher Paula Khoo.
Mahathir stuck in a bygone era

Mahathir stuck in a bygone era

mahathir mohamad 180108 Calling on the 82-year-old statesman to keep abreast with changing times, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng also believes that an Obama wave will crush racial and religious politics around the world.
'Build first, approve later' policy to boost investment

'Build first, approve later' policy to boost investment

Penang proposes a new idea to reduce red-tape and wait time in order to lure more investors, and create valuable jobs.
Lim defends Korean trade mission

Lim defends Korean trade mission

The Penang CM today took to task critics for making a big fuss on the state's Korean trade mission while being "strangely quiet" over the billion-ringgit scandals at the federal government level.
MP: Gov't still in denial over economy

MP: Gov't still in denial over economy

'The Putrajaya administration seems to be in a state of denial that Malaysia would be exempted from the economic turmoil while governments all over the world are stepping up their action plans.'

MP calls for automatic voter registration

MP calls for automatic voter registration

Bukit Bendera Member of Parliament Liew Chiew Tong says the Election Commission must work closely with the National Registration Department to get Malaysians to vote.
Furious Fairus warns critics of repercussions

Furious Fairus warns critics of repercussions

The PKR deputy chief minister says he has had enough of criticism and will strike back at his political opponents - but will not say how.
Lim: Lure local talents back

Lim: Lure local talents back

The Penang chief minister says the government could easily replace foreign workers with Malaysians abroad who possess so much skilled expertise, technical knowledge and working experience.
Penang-Kedah lock horns over water

Penang-Kedah lock horns over water

If the Kedah government wants to collect revenue from Penang for pumping out Muda River water for its public consumption, it should drop the idea, says the Penang chief minister.
Muhyiddin: No one can question social contract

Muhyiddin: No one can question social contract

Commenting on a wide range of current issues, Umno vice-president Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin says the social contract should be explained to young Malaysians to engender appreciation for it.
Nalla faces RM10 million defamation suit

Nalla faces RM10 million defamation suit

KS Nallakaruppan is alleged to have made false claims in a police report against PKR member and businessman RL Balasupramaniyam.
CM: Adjust fuel price on daily basis

CM: Adjust fuel price on daily basis

The Penang government wants local fuel prices to be revised daily according to the global oil market rates.
Pakatan to hold fresh elections after taking over

Pakatan to hold fresh elections after taking over

The opposition alliance wants to hold fresh general election once it captures the federal government which it plans to do during the parliamentary session starting on Monday
Is banning Hindraf  the solution?

Is banning Hindraf the solution?

hindraf gandhi comment Why resort to banning an unregistered body when the Barisan Nasional government can listen to its grouses and find sincere ways to help overcome them?