SUNDAY, March 27, 2011

Free WiFi for BN areas, too: The three Barisan Nasional parliamentary areas, said to be left out of the Penang Government’s free WiFi initiative, will soon enjoy free broadband access. (Star Online, 27.3.11)

Body of half naked woman found in drain: The body of a half naked woman was found in a metre-deep drain nearby the construction site of Gurney in Paragon, Persiaran Gurney here today. (Malay Mail, 27.3.11)

SATURDAY, March 26, 2011

Penang Police Cripple Syndicate Involved In Car, Motorcycle Theft: Penang police believe they have crippled a syndicate involved in car and motorcycle theft, with the arrest of 27 suspects, since January. (Bernama, 25.3.11)

More workable public housing model necessary: WITH prices of houses at an all-time high, especially in the Klang Valley and Penang, the environment has become difficult for first-time house buyers to own property. (Star Online, 26.3.11)

FRIDAY, March 25, 2011

Customs action thwarts Penang trade team: Malaysian participation at the annual Medan Fair was cancelled last week after Indonesian customs detained some 3,500kg of exhibition and promotional materials from Penang. (theSun, 24.3.11)

Critical success factors that have contributed to Penang’s growth: It is intellectually dishonest to blame the state government when the investment figures are low but not credit us when the investment figures are good. (Star Online, 25.3.11)

Significant Increase In Passengers At Penang International Airport - MAB: The Bayan Lepas International Airport that is being refurbished has registered a significant increase in the number of passengers said Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad general manager Datuk Azmi Murad. (Bernama, 25.3.11)

Penang BN Lauds Lim's Move To Sue Resort Developer: The Penang Barisan Nasional (BN) congratulated Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng for taking up its advice to sue whoever the state deems is responsible for any wrong-doing in the Pulau Jerejak issue. (Bernama, 24.3.11)

Penang Government In Grave Situation: The Penang Government has found itself in a grave situation. (Bernama, 24.3.11)

THURSDAY, March 24, 2011

Hotel of the week: The newest offering from expat Australian hoteliers Karl Steinberg and Christopher Ong, the team behind Sri Lanka's wonderful Galle Fort Hotel, is a well-priced, boutique property located in the heart of Penang's old town. (The Australian, 24.3.11)

No joking on this island: FOR many years, Pulau Jerejak, a ghostly island off Penang, has been better known for having been a penal colony and a quarantine quarters for lepers during the British colonial period. (theSun, 23.3.11)

Mida played major role in drawing investments: THE news that Penang procured a record high RM12.2bil in investment and occupied the No 1 position in Malaysia for attracting FDI in 2010 brought huge smiles to the collective faces of Penangites, irrespective of their political affiliations. (Star Online, 24.3.11)

Home by the waterfront: Penang-based property developer T.L. Teoh knows a good deal when he sees one and didn't mind paying a premium to secure one of the three-storey, semi-detached houses in the Seri Tanjung Pinang development within the Tanjung Tokong locality. (AsiaOne, 24.3.11)

All As in SPM for 869 in Penang: A total of 869 students in Penang scored straight As in the 2010 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, with 25 of them scoring distinctions (A+) in all of their subjects. (theSun, 23.3.11)

Penang Customs seize 48 tonnes white cigarettes: Penang Customs have seized 48 tonnes of white cigarettes worth about RM5 million, including unpaid tax, in an operation at North Butterworth Container Terminal here on Tuesday. (Borneo Post, 24.3.11)

WEDNESDAY, March 23, 2011

Penang's success: Facts and figures speak for themselves: It's been a while since the BN cyber-trooper Calvin Sankaran continued his mindless diatribes against the PR Penang administration of Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and covering up the scandals and abuses of the BN adminstration. (Malaysiakini, 23.3.11)

Shaikh Hussein Mydin Appointed Penang Umno Youth Chief: Umno Bagan Division Youth chief Shaikh Hussein Mydin was Tuesday appointed the new Penang Umno Youth chief in a minor reshuffle carried out by the movement. (Bernama, 22.3.11)

U Mobile Plans New Stores In Penang, JB: U Mobile Sdn Bhd, a 3G mobile service operator, plans to open several stores in Penang and one outlet in Johor Bahru this year to expand network coverage. (Bernama, 23.3.11)

TUESDAY, March 22, 2011

Kudos to the men in blue: THERE is a sense in Malaysia that the rising level of crime is committed by foreigners, and in particular, migrant workers. (New Straits Times, 21.3.11)

'Question was about project, not funds': Penang MIC liaison committee head PK Subbaiyah has clarified that he had questioned the state government about a proposed RM20 million project involving the Hindu Endowment Board, and not about the money itself. (Malaysiakini, 22.3.11)

MONDAY, March 21, 2011

WiFi Issue: Lack Of Commercial Viability, Not Discrimination, Says Guan Eng: The Penang DAP government today refuted claims that it discriminated parliamentary areas held by Barisan Nasional (BN) when announcing the free WiFi initiatives in the state. (Bernama, 21.3.11)

Penang's free WiFi is for everyone: The Penang government is furious over claims that it had excluded three parliamentary seats from its free WiFi initiative. (Star Online, 21.3.11)

Penang to add 750 free WiFi spots: The Penang government will fork out money to add another 750 free WiFi hotspots in the State, to ensure all constituencies — including Barisan Nasional (BN) seats — will also enjoy the facility. (Malay Mail, 21.3.11)

Boria To The Fore At 1Malaysia Festival: One thousand 'boria' performers from multiracial groups will take part in a five-day 1Malaysia Boria Festival organised by Information Communication and Culture Ministry here from April 28. (Bernama, 21.3.11)

Man Sentenced To Death For Armed Robbery: An unemployed man was sentenced to death by the Penang High Court after he was found guilty of committing armed robbery at Gayathrii Tangga Maligai Jewellers at Lebuh Pasar here four years ago. (Bernama, 21.3.11)

Woman falls three floors and survives - for a second time: A 45-YEAR-OLD woman who is believed to be mentally challenged survived a fall from the balcony of her third-floor unit at the Taman Free School flats here. It was the second time she had fallen and survived. (Straits Times, 21.3.11)

Japanese in Penang to raise funds for victims: After sending out mails to about 100 friends to seek their help, a Japanese woman here hit on the idea of organising an event to raise funds for her disaster-struck country. (Star Online, 21.3.11)