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Take a chill pill on racism, religion, Harapan told

Take a chill pill on racism, religion, Harapan told

These issues, as well as the Jawi script and Zakir Naik, clearly show how Malaysians are split along racial and religious lines, Gerakan leader says.
Penang to see slower pace of investment in 2020

Penang to see slower pace of investment in 2020

'Malaysia faces tougher competition from other Asean countries in attracting high-quality investments.'

Penangites' hopes and wishes for 2020

Penangites' hopes and wishes for 2020

Members of civil society voice their aspirations for the new year which includes protecting the state's green spaces and curbing overdevelopment.

Minister shares details of ‘classified’ allowance list

Minister shares details of ‘classified’ allowance list

Saifuddin Nasution shares the breakdown as public outcry rages on over junior doctors allowance cut.

Smoking ban to be enforced in eateries on Jan 1 - Lee Boon Chye

Smoking ban to be enforced in eateries on Jan 1 - Lee Boon Chye

The deputy health minister says those who fail to pay the RM250 fine can be prosecuted in court.

Batu Maung residents protest irregularities in workers' hostel project

Batu Maung residents protest irregularities in workers' hostel project

The project in the southern part of Penang island is supposed to house 8,568 foreign workers.

Penang Amanah to play bigger role combating fake news, hate speech

Penang Amanah to play bigger role combating fake news, hate speech

The party's state information director Zaidi Zakaria said they will counter false narratives with facts and figures.

DAP rep dares PAS to ask Hadi to take polygraph test

DAP rep dares PAS to ask Hadi to take polygraph test

'Party should get its president to tell the truth on RM90m claim first before asking Anwar to take lie detector test.'

New NGO to deal with 'withering' respect for Federal Constitution

New NGO to deal with 'withering' respect for Federal Constitution

The People's Rights Organisation wants every effort taken to protect minority rights.
Chance for M'sia to come clean, says Altantuya's father

Chance for M'sia to come clean, says Altantuya's father

Family still waiting for justice since the murder of their daughter 13 years ago.

Deputy minister disagrees with PSR, to convey fisherfolks' concerns to CM

Deputy minister disagrees with PSR, to convey fisherfolks' concerns to CM

Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Deputy Minister Sim Tze Tzin says the southern reclamation plan will destroy the marine ecology and affect fisherfolks' income.

Satirical take on Apec 2020 logo outshines costly branding campaign

Satirical take on Apec 2020 logo outshines costly branding campaign

The social media campaign, part of an RM50 million project, became the butt of jokes due to scripted praises from 'influencer' accounts.

Guan Eng: If can learn Jawi in three pages, we are geniuses

Guan Eng: If can learn Jawi in three pages, we are geniuses

He says the lessons are only to introduce Jawi as the predecessor of Bahasa Melayu.

Lim tells why DAP, Harapan are being 'hated'

Lim tells why DAP, Harapan are being 'hated'

Guan Eng urges M'sians to stand together against those who wish to destroy the country’s racial and religious harmony.

Don't run away from criticism, Chow tells DAP delegates

Don't run away from criticism, Chow tells DAP delegates

Chow says party members must defend the state's development projects that are opposed by some NGOs.

Don't waste time questioning transfer of PM post from Dr M to Anwar - Guan Eng

Don't waste time questioning transfer of PM post from Dr M to Anwar - Guan Eng

Lim also warns DAP members against squabbling about internal family problems in public.

Penang DAP convention tomorrow could be a fiery affair

Penang DAP convention tomorrow could be a fiery affair

The party is besieged by issues involving the detention of its own members under Sosma, among others.
Bar 'RM2' firms from securing multi-million ringgit projects, proposes MACC

Bar 'RM2' firms from securing multi-million ringgit projects, proposes MACC

It wants Finance Ministry to play gatekeeper to prevent politically-exposed persons from abusing the system.

Haniff told to quit as Perda chairperson for being Yusoff Rawther's lawyer

Haniff told to quit as Perda chairperson for being Yusoff Rawther's lawyer

He, however, dismisses speculation that him being the lawyer for both Yusoff and Mahathir suggests a political conspiracy.

Gerakan launches postcards campaign to oppose khat teaching in schools

Gerakan launches postcards campaign to oppose khat teaching in schools

People can express their dissatisfaction over the issue by sending the cards to the Education Ministry, says party president Dominic Lau.

'Three-island' project included in 2030 Penang Structure Plan

'Three-island' project included in 2030 Penang Structure Plan

Chief minister announces mega-developments for the state amid objections from environmental groups. 

Concerns over possible reclamation at Pg island's northern tip

Concerns over possible reclamation at Pg island's northern tip

The northern beachfront is not designated for reclamation under the 2020 Penang Structure Plan.

80 get free houses in Taman Ladang Kalidonia

80 get free houses in Taman Ladang Kalidonia

Estate residents reach a settlement with state govt after years of negotiations.

Police nab suspect who vandalised church statues

Police nab suspect who vandalised church statues

Suspect's wife lodged report yesterday, claiming her husband mentally ill.