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Suspect who desecrated statues at St Anne's Church mentally unstable, says family

Suspect who desecrated statues at St Anne's Church mentally unstable, says family

The suspect's wife lodged a police report last night stating that her husband needed urgent psychiatric treatment.

Holy statues at St Anne's Church, BM, desecrated with black paint

Holy statues at St Anne's Church, BM, desecrated with black paint

Local MP Steven Sim urges against speculating on the incident.

Gerakan slams Tajuddin over ashes on Rayer's forehead remark

Gerakan slams Tajuddin over ashes on Rayer's forehead remark

Gerakan veep Baljit Singh said using Chin Peng's ashes to criticise DAP Jelutong MP RSN Rayer's was a 'low-blow'.

Ten police reports lodged against Tajuddin over his 'ashes' remark

Ten police reports lodged against Tajuddin over his 'ashes' remark

It's a clear insult against the practice of Hindus, says DAP assemblyperson Satees Muniandy.

Don't repeat mistakes of BN gov't, Penang cable car critics say

Don't repeat mistakes of BN gov't, Penang cable car critics say

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng announced a RM100 million allocation for Penang Hill in the 2020 Budget.

Penang's 13.3 billion manufacturing investment 2nd highest among states

Penang's 13.3 billion manufacturing investment 2nd highest among states

This is an increase of 247 percent year-on-year, surpassing 2018’s full year amount of RM5.8 billion.

Penang CM urges negotiations to end tow trucks strike

Penang CM urges negotiations to end tow trucks strike

Tow truck operators in Penang are going on strike in protest over the alleged monopoly of automakers' franchise workshops.

MRT feeder bus irregularity lets down billion-ringgit infrastructure, data shows

MRT feeder bus irregularity lets down billion-ringgit infrastructure, data shows

SPECIAL REPORT | User-collected data shows most users wait under 15 minutes - but with no bus schedules, waiting times can go up to 34 minutes.

Zakaria sacking - Anwar says no apology, Saifuddin reveals MACC letter

Zakaria sacking - Anwar says no apology, Saifuddin reveals MACC letter

The party president also says part of the letter demanding the apology is disputed by two vice-presidents who signed.
Rare Earth: Putrajaya urged to reveal details of MOU with China company

Rare Earth: Putrajaya urged to reveal details of MOU with China company

Studies reveal that China's government banned rare earth mining.

NGO chief slams 'explore rare earth minerals' decision

NGO chief slams 'explore rare earth minerals' decision

UPDATED 9.35PM | Meenakshi urges the government to take a cue from the damage done in Bukit Merah. 

High Court rejects Gerakan's application to challenge Khat issue

High Court rejects Gerakan's application to challenge Khat issue

Judicial commissioner Amarjeet Singh ruled that Jawi is part of the Malay language, which is the official language of Malaysia.

MACC won't verify asset declarations unless complaint lodged

MACC won't verify asset declarations unless complaint lodged

It says there is no provision in the law requiring it to check if the declarations are truthful.

Extortion fear unfounded: Law minister takes a dig at BN MPs

Extortion fear unfounded: Law minister takes a dig at BN MPs

Not a single kidnapping or extortion case since asset declaration initiative was taken last year, says VK Liew.

OSA will go but some provisions will stay in Freedom of Information Act

OSA will go but some provisions will stay in Freedom of Information Act

Law minister overrides earlier statement of deputy who said gov't was still considering whether or not to abolish the Act.

PKR Youth chief Akmal Nasir ticked off for being 'childish'

PKR Youth chief Akmal Nasir ticked off for being 'childish'

A former Youth chief ticks off Akmal and the Youth wing - and tells them not to widen the Anwar-Azmin rift further.

Penang PKR Youth denies holding meeting tonight

Penang PKR Youth denies holding meeting tonight

Fahmi Zainol claims the private meeting is supposed to involve individuals aligned to Azmin.
Penang's Kg Mutiara residents win eviction battle

Penang's Kg Mutiara residents win eviction battle

Occupants given temporary new homes in Tanjung Tokong after a two-year struggle.  

Not about 'going streamless' but new subject packages, Education Ministry clarifies

Not about 'going streamless' but new subject packages, Education Ministry clarifies

UPDATED 1.22PM | It’s ‘gone streamless’ since 2000, so the packages for Forms 4 and 5 are just a slight change to the current system.

Penang reps refutes NGO accusing them of not helping needy students

Penang reps refutes NGO accusing them of not helping needy students

The Penang Hindu Association claim that poor families are not aware of the free school uniform distribution meant for them.
Business elements out to tarnish Jakim's halal certification, says Mujahid

Business elements out to tarnish Jakim's halal certification, says Mujahid

The minister says Jakim's halal certification process is reputed to be the 'best in the world'.

Batu Ferringhi hawkers reject new exorbitant rental fees

Batu Ferringhi hawkers reject new exorbitant rental fees

The rentals, as high as RM1,600 a month, are being charged by a newly appointed management company.

Deadline passed, MACC still waiting for opposition MPs asset declarations

Deadline passed, MACC still waiting for opposition MPs asset declarations

UPDATED 9.17AM | Oct 1 was the deadline for MPs to declare assets to House speaker, who will then pass it to MACC.

Komtar evacuated due to flooding

Komtar evacuated due to flooding

The flooding was caused by a maintenance problem on the 61st floor.