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10 issues in Penang you need to know about ahead of GE14 – Part I

10 issues in Penang you need to know about ahead of GE14 – Part I

GE14 | Part one of this report covers BN's Penang strategy, Chinese dominance, and new parties.

Penang's Kg Mutiara villagers given 3 months to vacate homes

Penang's Kg Mutiara villagers given 3 months to vacate homes

This comes after a settlement was reached between the landowner, DCM Rashid Hasnon and an Umno division chief.

Home Ministry visits PenangPAC on bid to screen gay movie

Home Ministry visits PenangPAC on bid to screen gay movie

Several anti-gay NGOs were also present to express their protest against the movie 'Lost in Paradise'.

Why did ROS take four years to order re-election, asks Guan Eng

Why did ROS take four years to order re-election, asks Guan Eng

UPDATED 10.02PM | The DAP sec-gen demands to know why it took four years for it to rule the previous party re-election invalid.

DAP senator says critics in 'Penang Christian city' row intellectually inept

DAP senator says critics in 'Penang Christian city' row intellectually inept

Ariffin Omar is under fire, including from PAS, over remarks made in a debate in April. 

'Land for sale' advert fuels rumours about Pulau Jerejak development

'Land for sale' advert fuels rumours about Pulau Jerejak development

The advert promises 26.5 acres of private land for sale from an unidentified owner.

Penang Gerakan questions 'one man decision' in Peel Avenue land sale

Penang Gerakan questions 'one man decision' in Peel Avenue land sale

Jason Loo alleges chief minister Lim Guan Eng decided on selling the land without state excos' consent. 

Explain sale of land to private developer, Penang gov't told

Explain sale of land to private developer, Penang gov't told

Penang Gerakan wants to know the identity of the developer, and whether it was done through open tender. 

Explain conflict of interest in Arul's removal, Pua urges MOF

Explain conflict of interest in Arul's removal, Pua urges MOF

DAP MP says ministry must come clean on Arul's removal from Bandar Malaysia and TRX City.

Police quiz DAP lawmaker under PAA for attending youth forum

Police quiz DAP lawmaker under PAA for attending youth forum

Kasthuri Patto gives her statement today, while another MP, Steven Sim, will be questioned tomorrow.

Penang may see more select committees if reforms go through

Penang may see more select committees if reforms go through

'If we can set up another three committees, then we can monitor the government more effectively,' says a PKR rep. 

Mat Sabu not guilty of defaming police, High Court rules

Mat Sabu not guilty of defaming police, High Court rules

Judge finds that he did not criticise the police after listening to the audio recording of his ceramah.

Traders protest against MBPP over relocation plan

Traders protest against MBPP over relocation plan

‘It’s not right to shift our stalls when we have been here for decades,’ says spokesperson Lai Kong Hooi.

Gerakan: State office lacks reclamation contract details

Gerakan: State office lacks reclamation contract details

Party is baffled the Penang administration office lacks knowledge on three major reclamation project deals.

Songwriter frets after lyrics changed to montage on Korean murder

Songwriter frets after lyrics changed to montage on Korean murder

'The murder case is a rather sensitive issue; I am worried the adapted song and video will get me into trouble.'

Penang football fans target Zairil, want Guan Eng's intervention

Penang football fans target Zairil, want Guan Eng's intervention

They also want the Penang FA coach to be sacked.

Penang-born artist gunning for record-making feat

Penang-born artist gunning for record-making feat

Mohd Azmi Mohd Hussin aims to draw 250 live caricatures in 24 hours, next month.

Husband of new auditor-general once said he'll 'die for Najib'

Husband of new auditor-general once said he'll 'die for Najib'

PKR communications director questions Madinah's appointment, given her links to Umno.

State gov't can veto 'Penang as FT' proposal, says Umno man

State gov't can veto 'Penang as FT' proposal, says Umno man

'If the state government disagrees, it ends there,' says Federal-Penang Action Council head.

‘What are you wearing to bed?’

‘What are you wearing to bed?’

COMMENT | How should female reporters deal with lecherous sources and gov’t officials?

PKR rep claims DPP broke deal over appeal, seat at risk

PKR rep claims DPP broke deal over appeal, seat at risk

Nik Nazmi claims prosecution broke its promise by appealing, but DPP denies this.

Despite DNA test, children declared stateless, banned from schooling

Despite DNA test, children declared stateless, banned from schooling

Father of three M Vengadeswaran, 44, says the problem arose early last year.

Man beats up security guard for clamping car

Man beats up security guard for clamping car

The man hits the guard using a bolt cutter after refusing to pay RM100 to remove the tyre clamp.

PKR pans removal of Anwar banners, billboards in Penang

PKR pans removal of Anwar banners, billboards in Penang

Its Bayan Baru chief believes they were removed by ‘irresponsible quarters’.