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Grave impressions: More than memories - Penang-born journalist Sharon Cheah Ui-Hoon tells MARINA EMMANUEL that a cemetery, the resting place of the dead, also incorporates the economical and political elements of the society of an era. (NST Online, 19.07.09)

Penang push for local elections: An unusual resolution is expected to be passed in Penang next month when the state assembly convenes again. The Pakatan Rakyat-dominated house is likely to approve a motion that calls on the federal government to bring back local government elections. Most Malaysians, specifically those aged below 45 years, have never seen such elections. However, for those who have waited patiently since March 2008 when the state government changed hands, the Penang assembly’s move would seem only due. Both DAP and PKR had promised in their pre-election campaign to revive the elections if they formed the next state government. (theSun)

Pleased to know Suffolk House will be in good hands: I can't help but love Penang more for its heritage rather than its beaches. So, when I read that “BWM wins tender to run Suffolk” (The Star, July 6), I felt that it will be in good hands. Congratulations to Badan Warisan Malaysia (BWM), a national heritage NGO which has beaten two other contenders to take care of the “pricesless treasure”, as described by its president Tun Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid. (Star Online, 13.06.09)

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Original flavour beats the rest: A recent food tasting session saw the old-fashioned Tau Sar Pneah winning hands down over the newer flavours. (Star Online, 19.07.09)

Penang Chu Char at Anson Park Seafood: During my last makan outing at 127 Food Court on Burma Road I was recommended to try out their chu char stall, Anson Park Seafood. It has been around for a few years but it was only recently that we went to try out the food. Most of the table was having their signature dish of Curry Fish Head and the Nam Yue Bak and I was enticed by the looks of. (What2see, 16.07.09)

Kimberly Street Old House: To associate this place with food was the last thing that came to our mind, yet this is exactly what this place is all about, another food outlet. Located along Kimberley Street, near the famous char koay teow and koay chap, we were taken aback with the exterior setting that it did not resemble any modern dining outlet in Penang. (Penang Tua Pui, 16.07.09)

Old Favorite Chinese Snacks at Leong Chee Kee Biscuit off Cintra Street: Leong Chee Kee biscuits located on the ground floor corner of the People’s Court off Cintra street was known for its traditional Cantonese wedding biscuits. The business set up by Leong Chee Kee has since been taken over by his son, Leong How Keng. (Wht2see, 12.07.09)

Penang Pulau Tikus | New Cathay Coffee Shop | Delicious Curry Mee (Curry Noodle): New Cathay Coffee Shop was first recommended by a friend for breakfast for its Curry Mee (Curry Noodle). If you are there on weekend for breakfast, the business is practically non-stop. A quick glance on most tables, more than half would at least have a bowl of Curry Mee. (My wise wife, 12.07.09)

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PMC To Introduce More Courses For Medical Students: PENANG, July 15 (Bernama) - The Penang Medical College (PMC) will introduce more courses next year to cater to the needs of students in various medical disciplines in Malaysia. "We are looking carefully at the needs in Malaysia and it is likely that the first new course offered will be the Diploma in Radiography and we hope to have the first intake next year," said its president, Brendan Lyons.

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"No Plastic Bag" Campaign To Stay Despite Criticism: PENANG, July 13 (Bernama) - Despite the criticism against the "No Plastic Bag Day" every Monday, the Penang government will go ahead with the idea in order to save the environment. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the state government had no plan to abort the campaign which was launched last Monday.

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Penang's peaceful protest for Teoh: Scenes from the protest in front of the MACC (Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission) building at Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Penang over the mysterious death of Teo Beng Hock. (MalaysiakiniTV, 17.07.09)

Penang exco to discuss Johari’s reinstatement: GEORGE TOWN - The possible reinstatement of former PKR Seberang Prai municipal councillor Johari Kassim will be decided at the state executive council meeting on Wednesday. State Local Government and Traffic Management Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow said he would raise the matter because he received an official letter from state PKR secretary senator Mustapha Kamal Mohd Yusoff on July 14. (Star Online, 19.07.09)

Ooi: Razali not suitable to sit on OSC panel: GEORGE TOWN (July 16, 2009) - Days after lashing out at PKR councillor Mohd Razali Abdullah, Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi has come up with background information on Mohd Razali which he claimed made him unsuitable to sit on the council's One Stop Centre (OSC) committee. "Under the local council by-laws, no NGO councillors are allowed to sit on the OSC committee to avoid a conflict of interests," he said. (theSun)

Council may be linked to case: GEORGE TOWN - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is trying to determine if any Penang Municipal Council officer is involved in the RM350,000 alleged graft case involving the arrest of a senior consultant. State MACC chief assistant director Mohd Noor Abd Rahman said investigations were still pending. (Star Online, 16.07.09)

Penang Local Councils To Seek RM1 Billion From Federal Government: BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 14 (Bernama) - The Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) and the Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) plan to apply for RM1 billion from the federal government for development projects under the 10th Malaysia Plan (2011-2015), State Local Government and Traffic Management Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow said Tuesday.

Fate in Penang Govt’s hands: GEORGE TOWN - The fate of the two PKR Penang Municipal councillors now lies in the hand of the state government after the Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) completed its investigation into their alleged misconduct. Council president Tan Cheng Chui said he handed over the report of the investigations to state Local Government and Traffic Management Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow yesterday. (Star Online, 15.07.09)

MPPP seeks details from MACC on arrest of consultant: GEORGE TOWN (July 14, 2009) - The Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) president will meet the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) state director soon to get details on the arrest of a senior consultant of a government project for alleged graft.  Council president Tan Cheng Chui said the council will need to get information on the case from the MACC. (theSun)

Penang Asking For RM150 Million Allocation For Flood Mitigation: PENANG, July 13 (Bernama) - The Penang government is asking for a RM150 million allocation from the federal government to implement the second phase of the Sungai Pinang Flood Mitigation Programme. State Agriculture and Agro-based Industry, Rural Development and Flood Mitigation Committee chairman Law Choo Kiang said the allocation for the implementation in the Tenth Malaysia Plan was much needed for the completion of the project, which had begun in 1998.

Ooi lashes out at two PKR municipal councillors: GEORGE TOWN - While PKR MP Wee Choo Keong was turning on DAP exco men in Selangor, Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi has lashed out at two PKR Penang municipal councillors, calling one of them a “madman” and another a ponteng councillor (truant councillor). (Star Online, 14.07.09)

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Penang mulls making Gurney Drive a no-smoking public area: GEORGE TOWN (July 14, 2009) - The state government is considering gazetting Gurney Drive as a no-smoking public area.  Health, Welfare, Caring Society and Environment Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh said the health department would be meeting with the business sector and obtain feedback from stakeholders on how the smoking ban can be implemented and which part of the state’s tourism spot should be designated as no-smoking zones. (theSun)

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Shophouses and Old Street of Penang (Urban Sketchers, 16.07.09)
 
Heritage: Eastern & Oriental Hotel: I just thought that it would be nice to compare how the heritage Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O Hotel) in George Town had looked like then and now. The old picture was reproduced from a photograph hanging in the hotel's lift lobby while the new picture was snapped very recently. (Anything Goes, 17.07.09)

Unesco commends Penang for heritage integrity: GEORGE TOWN - Unesco has commended the Penang state government for maintaining the integrity of the George Town World Heritage Site during its recent session in Seville, Spain which decided on the fate of the joint listings of George Town and Melaka. The world body has requested the Penang government to submit a report to the World Heritage Centre by Feb 1, 2011 on the progress made on several recommendations. (The Edge Malaysia, 16.07.09)

Heritage: Pin Kung Hotel: I remember teasing readers in a blog post some time ago with three photos of the interior of a boutique hotel in Penang. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the time to follow up on the story. (Anything Goes, 15.07.09)

Slideshow of Penang Heritage anniversary (Chan Lillian, 11.07.09)

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Affordable homes making a comeback: GEORGE TOWN - Double-storey terrace houses and properties priced around RM200,000 are making a comeback in Seberang Prai. Henry Butcher Malaysia (Seberang Prai) senior manager Fook Tone Huat said in early 2003 and 2004, 2½- to three-storey houses were popular as purchasers sought bigger space for their families. (Star Online, 14.07.09)

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Direct trip now from KL to Penang: IPOH - Motorists travelling between Kuala Lumpur and Penang on the North-South Expressway need no longer stop at the Ipoh Selatan and Jelapang toll plazas to pay toll or collect tickets. They can now travel straight to the Juru toll plaza or the various toll plazas in Kuala Lumpur. (Star Online, 15.07.09)

Gurney Paragon stop-work order stays, says MPPP president: GEORGE TOWN (July 14, 2009) - Remedial works on the sunken driveway adjacent to the Hunza Properties Bhd's super condominium and commercial complex project, Gurney Paragon, will be fully completed in two days but the stop work order against the development project stays.  Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) president Tan Cheng Chui said Hunza had already submuitted an appeal for the stop work order against its project to be lifted but "the MPPP will conduct checks on the remedial works before making any decision". (theSun)

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I Remember When... Dad, P. Ramlee and Tompel brought the house down: His father was the multi-talented entertainer, comedian and broadcaster Zainal Alam. Zainal Akhiruddin recalls fond memories of his father for ARMAN AHMAD... AS a broadcaster, my late father, Datuk Zainal Alam, had many famous friends. One of the fondest memories I have of him is from the days we lived in our house in Perak Road, Penang in the 1960s. (NST Online, 19.07.09)

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Pride of the Teochew community: The Penang Teochew Association in Chulia Street is housed in an ancestral temple that’s a fine example of traditional Teochew architecture.
(NST Online, 15.07.09)

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CM's words and his silence rile lawyer, Gerakan Youth: GEORGE TOWN - Two reports were lodged against Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng yesterday on different matters.  The first was by Gerakan Youth over Lim's rented luxury bungalow in Jalan Pinhorn. It was filed at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission at 10.30am. (NST Online, 17.07.09)

Gerakan Youth Needs Mental Rewiring: Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng has to move out of his state official residence, Seri Teratai due to a termite infestation (actual picture on site shown). Due to the seriousness of the situation, the consultants have declared the building unsafe for occupancy until the infestation is eradicated and the repair works done. (Tony Pua, 13.07.09)

Gerakan Youth reports Lim Guan Eng to MACC: PENANG, Thu - Penang Gerakan Youth today made a report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)'s Penang branch on the Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng's move to a luxury bungalow in Jalan Pinhorn after his official residence was infested with termites.  The movement's vice-head, H'ng Khoon Leng, said they made the report after Lim refused to answer various questions regarding the luxury bungalow issue. (NST Online, 16.07.09)

Penang Gerakan Is Against Political Violence: PENANG, July 15 (Bernama) - The Penang Gerakan is strongly against the political culture of using violence or threats to stop people from exercising their democratic rights. Penang Gerakan chairman Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan said there were several cases of people receiving threatening letters, SMS or other means this month and such practices were against the democratic rights of the people.

Internal squabbling threatens Pakatan’s rule in Penang: KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Holding a plastic bag full of vitamin bottles, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng is looking a tad more worn than a year ago, though his gleaming smile is still intact. He was in Parliament recently to witness the swearing-in of his DAP vice-chairman Tunku Aziz Ibrahim as Senator, but was heading back immediately to Penang where he no longer has a home. (Malaysian Insider, 16.07.09)

Lim defends acceptance of state award: GEORGE TOWN - Controversial Penang politician Lim Boo Chang has defended PKR’s decision to recommend him for a state award following recent complaints questioning his eligibility. State PKR deputy chairman Tan Hock Leong also urged party members to accept Lim’s conferment of the Darjah Johan Negeri but added that certain guidelines would be set next year for the nomination process. (Star Online, 14.07.09)

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2 Islamic bodies made police reports against Guan Eng: The Ikatan Rakyat Insan Muslim Malaysia (IRIMM) and Persatuan Pelindung Islam Selangor (PPPIS) today made police reports against Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng who is alleged to have insulted and criticised lawyer Darshan Singh Khaira for using his original name despite having converted to Islam. (NST Online, 19.07.09)

Penang govt threatened with legal suit if it blocks Kg Buah Pala devt: BUTTERWORTH - The state government has been threatened with a legal suit up to RM150mil if it blocked the proposed development by Nusmetro Ventures (P) Sdn Bhd at Kampung Buah Pala. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the company had sent a letter to the state government last week giving notice of its possible action. (Star Online, 19.07.09)

'Kiwi operation' smashed: GEORGE TOWN - Luck has run out on a 33-year-old man who used his New Zealand “connection” to rake in an average NZ$6,000 (RM14,160) monthly income through online sales of pirated DVD. His nine-month “Kiwi operation” came to a halt when Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry enforcement personnel from Putrajaya detained him at a terrace house in Pulau Tikus here Thursday morning. (Star Online, 18.07.09)

Coop smiles as villagers fail again: GEORGE TOWN - The High Court yesterday dismissed a last-ditch attempt by Kampung Lorong Buah Pala residents to set aside the writ of possession and the bailiff's eviction notice. Deputy Registrar Ahmad Hidayat Md Noor also dismissed an application for a stay of execution pending an appeal to the High Court judge in chambers. He ruled after hearing submissions from the lawyers representing the residents, Koperasi Pegawai Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang and developer Nusmetro Ventures Sdn Bhd. (NST Online, 17.07.09)

Lawyer lodges report against CM for sedition: GEORGE TOWN - Kampung Buah Pala Residents Association legal adviser Darshan Singh Khaira has lodged a police report against Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng for “repeatedly denigrating and insulting” him and his religion. The lawyer claimed that Lim was “obviously hitting me below the belt”, and wanted the chief minister investigated under Section 4 (1) of the Sedition Act, 1948 and Section 298 (a) of the Penal Code for uttering words or actions with deliberate intent to stir religious divide. (Star Online, 17.07.09)

Court rejects Buah Pala residents' bid to stay on: GEORGE TOWN - Residents of Kampung Buah Pala have to vacate the village as their application to set aside the bailiff’s notice and execution and enforcement of the writ of possession of the plot their homes are on has been dismissed by the High Court. (Star Online, 17.07.09)

Only Seven Families Turn Up To Meet Chief Minister: PENANG, July 16 (Bernama) - Only seven of the 23 families from Kampung Buah Pala attended a meeting with Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng today with regard to their land matter. After a two-hour meeting, Lim said the matters discussed would remain private and confidential as there would be more meetings held. "We had a good and frank meeting tonight but we will leave it just like that before any further discussions," he told reporters after the meeting here tonight.

Villagers agree to meet CM today: GEORGE TOWN - Kampung Lorong Buah Pala residents have given in to Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng's request to meet them without the presence of their lawyer.  The village residents association chairman, M. Sugumaran, said the residents had a meeting on Tuesday night and decided that they would attend the meeting today without their lawyer, Darshan Singh Khaira. (NST Online, 16.07.09)

Former EXCO Slams Penang Government Over Kampung Buah Pala: PENANG, July 15 (Bernama) - A former Penang state executive councillor on Wednesday slammed the state leadership for always blaming the previous state leadership over the issue of selling the Kampung Buah Pala land in Gelugor when they themselves finalised the matter last year. Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan, the former state local government and traffic management committee chairman, said the new state government may not be aware that they approved the decision of the previous administration when they concluded the land title to the Penang Government Officers Cooperative about 19 days after winning in the March 2008 general election.

Penang's Largest Drug Processing Lab In Luxury Condo: BALIK PULAU, July 15 (Bernama) - Drug-processing laboratories have gone high-rise, with a dash of luxury. A few months ago, a syndicate rented a luxury condominium unit in the Queensbay area near here, to double as a heroin-processing laboratory and avoid police detection. But the ruse was not for long.

High Chaparral saga: More twists, new threats: GEORGE TOWN - The scheduled meeting between Kampung Buah Pala residents and Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng on Thursday is in jeopardy after the villagers did another about-turn and insisted upon the presence of their lawyer. Residents association chairman M. Sugumaran said the villagers had insisted that their lawyer Darshan Singh Khaira be present despite his assurances to the state government on Monday that no third parties would be present. (Star Online, 14.07.09)

Heights of passion: The Majestic Heights flats in Paya Terubong, Penang, have become a favourite haunt of locals looking for easy pickups among foreign workers. Many men are making a beeline to the nine blocks which have been dubbed ‘mini Haadyai’. (Star Online, 14.07.09)

CM To Meet Kampung Buah Pala Residents On Thursday: PENANG, July 13 (Bernama) - Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng will meet representatives of Kampung Buah Pala Residents Association on Thursday, to discuss the plight of Kampung Buah Pala residents.

Villagers puzzled by apology: GEORGE TOWN - Villagers at Kampung Lorong Buah Pala were caught by surprise yesterday when the residents' association chairman apologised to Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng on their behalf. The residents claimed the chairman, M. Sugumaran, had acted without their consent. Kampung Lorong Buah Pala residents' association secretary J. Stephen said he and the others villagers were unaware of Sugumaran's action until he was contacted by the media. (nst Online, 14.07.09)

Kg Buah Pala residents apologise to Guan Eng: GEORGE TOWN (July 13, 2009) : After much dissension between the residents of Kampung Lorong Buah Pala and the Penang state government, the residents finally took a decision to resolve their differences with the state government by apologising to Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. Kampung Lorong Buah Pala Residents Association chairman M. Sugumaran turned up at Dewan Sri Pinang after the investiture ceremony in conjunction with Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas’ 71st birthday celebrations for a brief meeting with Lim in the afternoon. (theSun)

Strong winds damage jetty: The Penang Government has initiated talks with the developer of the South Bay project in Batu Maung to preserve the fishermen’s colony there. “At the moment, the discussion is ongoing as to whether a permanent jetty can be built at the site to replace the 30-year-old wooden one,” state Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Abdul Malik Abul Kassim said when contacted after his visit to the jetty which was damaged by strong winds which hit the area early last week. (Star Online, 13.06.09)

State can set aside transfer of land title, says lawyer: GEORGE TOWN - The state government can invoke Section 320 of the National Land Code to set aside the transfer of land title from the state government to Koperasi Pegawai Kerajaan Pulau Pinang Bhd if there was fraud over the land transfer. Lawyer Darshan Singh Khaira, who is representing the Kampung Buah Pala residents, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng can invoke the provision. (Star Online, 13.06.09)

High Chaparral: Penang lodges report with MACC: GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has lodged a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission over the 50% discount on the land premium for the lease of Kampung Buah Pala land in 2007. The report was lodged against the previous Barisan Nasional administration, Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Dr P. Ramasamy said on Monday. (Star Online, 13.07.09)

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SPNB To Take Over Rapid Penang Soon, Ferry Service May Follow: PENANG, July 17 (Bernama) - Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (SPNB) will take over Rapid Penang Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (RapidKL), soon under a restructuring exercise, and the ferry service may follow suit. Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah, who said this, however, did not give the timeframe when the restructuring.

Najib approves water taxi system for Penang: GEORGE TOWN (July 14, 2009)  - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak has approved a plan to set up jetties for the operation of regular and chartered water taxis on Penang island and Seberang Prai. Najib gave his his approval for the conceptual plan for the sea transport system in the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) meeting last week, Penang Port Commission (PPC) chairman Tan Cheng Liang said today. (theSun)

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Bridge run gets a new ‘timing chip’: The upgraded timing chip system to be introduced at the Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) this year is expected to help draw more than 20,000 participants. State Tourism Development and Culture Committee chairman Danny Law said upgrading the system would allow runners to record their own running time, be it their personal best time or a marathon record. Star Online, 17.07.09)

October target for must-eat food list: The Penang Government hopes to produce its proposed special tourist leaflet highlighting the 12 best must-try food items in Penang in three months. “We’re still in the process of finalising the lineup but we hope to have the leaflets out sometime in October,” state Tourism Development and Culture Committee chairman Danny Law Heng Kiang said. (Star Online, 15.07.09)

Malaysia to develop tourism through twin city fellowships: KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 – Malaysia plans to introduce a ‘Twin City Fellowship’ programme to form a network between cities with historical and cultural links as a means of boosting tourism. Tourism minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said a number of pairing with cities and countries had been identified for the programme, especially Malacca-Holland, Penang-England and Kelantan-Singapore. (Malaysian Insider)

Cruising into Penang waters: More cruise ships, including the famed Queen Mary II which can carry up to 6,500 passengers, will be docking in Penang next year. State Tourism Development and Culture Committee chairman Danny Law Heng Kiang said the prestigious cruise ship will call at the port early next year. (Star Online, 14.07.09)

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American falls in love with Penang: She came to Penang to do research on horse racing in Malaysia but after just five days here, she ended up falling in love with the beautiful island instead. First-time visitor and MBA Dubai-based student Amelia Baldree will cherish the moments and share them with her family and friends back in Illinois, United States. Star Online, 17.07.09)

Protests and vigils outside MACC offices: Protests and vigils have been held outside the Selangor and Penang offices of the MACC since the death of Teoh Beng Hock last night. Last night, some 200 people turned up outside the Selangor office of the MACC for a vigil. This morning, about a hundred demonstrators showed up. Seven of the demonstrators were reportedly arrested including Kapar MP S Manikavasagam and Selangor state exco member Dr Xavier Jayakumar. (Anil Netto, 17.07.09)

Spansion Penang to close plant at month-end: GEORGE TOWN - Spansion (Penang) Sdn Bhd which announced a voluntary separation scheme (VSS) for more than 700 of its 1,300 workers in February, will cease production by the end of this month. The workers are being let off in stages, and by the end of July, its test plant will be closed. The assembly plant ceased production at the end of last month. Sources told The Edge Financial Daily yesterday that while workers at the logistics unit would be the last to be dismissed on Sept 30, about 100 employees from the corporate services section would be retained. (The Edge Malaysia, 17.07.09)

A calendar for Penang trade events: The Penang Government has launched the Penang Trade Events 2009 Calen-dar to promote the state as a regional and potential inter-national convention destination. State Religious Affairs, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Abdul Malik Abul Kassim said the calendar would allow convention participants and tourists to plan their schedules around the events as well as to encourage participation at major trade and business fairs in the state. (Star Online, 17.07.09)

Body of whale shark found off Penang coast: BUTTERWORTH - Four fishermen on a deep sea fishing trip found a dead whale shark measuring 5.36m long entangled in their net some 50 nautical miles off the coast. The fishermen, from Kuala Muda near here, made the discovery at about 1am Thursday. (Star Online, 16.07.09)

Majestic sex haven has Penang residents moaning: GEORGE TOWN - The Majestic Heights flats in Paya Terubong has become a favourite haunt among men looking to pick foreign women up. Many are making a beeline to the nine blocks for sex, which has now been labelled as a “mini Haadyai” by the residents. (Star Online, 15.07.09)

It’s raining iron and wood: Taman Sutera Prima residents in Seberang Jaya, Butterworth are living in fear for their safety as pieces of iron, wood and cement debris from a nearby apartment construction site have been dropping onto their roofs and house compound.  (Star Online, 14.07.09)

Penang CM’s pol sec among 100 facing eviction: GEORGE TOWN - Ng Wei Aik, the political secretary to Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, is among 100 people in 13 houses on two streets here who have been asked to vacate the pre-war houses by July 31. The owner is said to have sold the property in Lebuh Peking and Lebuh McNair and issued the tenants a one-month notice on June 29, asking them to leave and deliver vacant possession of the premises before the end of this month. (Star Online, 12.06.09)

Vandalism of assemblyman's centre: Case of mistaken identity?: GEORGE TOWN (July 13, 2009) - Penang’s DAP state executive councillor Phee Boon Poh's  service centre in Sungai Puyu was again splashed with red paint  in the pre-dawn hours. It was the second time the service centre has been vandalised as such by an anonymous party within a space of five days. On July 8, the centre was similarly hit with red paint during the early hours of the morning. (theSun)

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