SUNDAY, April 24, 2011

Man kidnapped in China to return next week: The 34-year-old businessman, who was mistakenly held captive in China by a syndicate there, is due to return to Penang next week. (Star Online, 24.4.11)

Drug dealers nabbed: Police detained two youths suspected to be drug dealers and seized RM10,000 worth of heroin during a road block operation at Km7.4 of the Penang Bridge, today. (Malay Mail, 23.4.11)

SATURDAY, April 23, 2011

Penangites learn to rock at MLTR’s sold-out concert: Danish pop act Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR) had a sell out 5,000-strong crowd singing along in an electrifying performance at the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) last night. (Star Online, 23.4.11)

PBA in water services deal: PENANG-BASED water utility group PBA Holdings Bhd has inked a deal to partner Perusahaan Daerah Air Minum Tirta Dharma Kota Pekalongan (PDAM) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance water supply services in Kota Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia. (Business Times, 23.4.11)

Price hike not excessive, says hotel association: The sevenfold hike in fares for foreigners using the newly upgraded Penang Hill funicular train system must be justified by an adequate delivery of good service and good experience for tourists. (AsiaOne, 23.4.11)

More than one way to help a friend: A while back, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said Malaysians were a charitable lot. (New Straits Times, 23.4.11)

Wee Wern sets semi-final target at Asian individual meet: The whole of Penang will surely be rooting for its two squash darlings – world No. 1 Nicol David and world No. 13 Low Wee Wern – to set up a final date in next week’s Asian Individual Squash Champion­ship. (Star Online, 23.4.11)

7 people, including two women, detained while gambling: Police raided an apartment unit and detained 17 people, including two women, in a gambling raid at the Tanjung Jaya apartment, Jalan Raja Tun Uda early today. (Malay Mail, 23.4.11)

Jump in Penang property prices: The most significant feature in Penang's property market last year was the marked increase in prices in some established housing areas on the island, with single storey and double-storey terraced houses breaching the RM580,000 and RM800,000 respectively. (Star Online, 23.4.11)

Aerospace firm investing RM500mil in Penang: Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing (SAM) is investing over RM500mil in an aerospace component-manufacturing facility in Penang. (Star Online, 23.4.11)

FRIDAY, April 22, 2011

100% hike in fares for Penang Hill: The state-owned Penang Hill Corporation has announced that fares for the newly-upgraded Penang Hill funicular train system will be raised by 100 per cent for locals beginning May 1. (AsiaOne, 22.4.11)

S'pore Aerospace to set up unit in Penang: Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing Pte Ltd(SAM) will set up its subsidiary in Penang, Aviatron (M) Sdn Bhd, with an investment of RM500 million for manufacturing structural parts of aircraft. (Business Times, 22.4.11)

Whither English in Malaysia?: THIS rambling article is a mixed bag of recent gleanings from a conference and the local papers, which provide food for thought. (Star Online, 22.4.11)

THURSDAY, April 21, 2011

Penang Hill's new train service to start Monday, fares announced: The new Penang Hill funicular train service will be open to the public from April 25. (Star Online, 21.4.11)

Girlfriend tells of terror as dogs mauled partner: THE girlfriend of an Irishman mauled to death by dogs in Malaysia last night battled tears as she spoke of feeling helpless during the attack. (Independent.ie, 21.4.11)

WEDNESDAY, April 20, 2011

Penang: Easier to win lottery than to find bus routes info: I’ve been ‘enjoying’ Penang’s public transport system only for a few weeks now, but even after that short period of time, there can be no doubt that what is in place right now is not doing the job. (Aliran.com, 19.4.11)

Powerful figures behind vices: Several influential and powerful figures are behind illicit activities that include operating gambling dens in Penang, said state police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Wira Ayub Yaakob. (Star Online, 20.4.11)

Wife a pillar of strength for Salim in khalwat case: Youth and Sports Ministry deputy secretary-general Datuk Salim Parlan’s wife was a pillar of strength as she accompanied him to the Syariah Court here where he was charged with khalwat (close proximity). (Star Online, 20.4.11)

Hauliers to raise tariffs by 20% from June: The Association of Malaysian Hauliers (AMH) is raising the transportation tariffs by 20% nation-wide starting June 1. (Star Online, 20.4.11)

TUESDAY, April 19, 2011

Penang Second Bridge To Be Completed By 2013: The construction of Penang's Second Bridge will be completed on schedule in November 2013, Penang Works, Utility and Transport Committee chairman Lim Hock Seng said Monday. (Bernama, 18.4.11)

Beng Hee can’t wait to get back into action in Penang: National No. 2 Ong Beng Hee is fit again and raring to get into action in the Asian individual championships, which will be held at the Nicol David International Squash Centre in Penang from April 26-30. (Star Online, 19.4.11)

MONDAY, April 18, 2011

Guides from Penang rake in RM65,000: The Penang Girl Guides Association (PGGA) has raised more than RM65,000 for victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami. (Star Online, 18.4.11)

Obese man needs to shed more: A 300kg man, who was warded for suspected pelvic fracture and anal fissure, has shed nearly 60kg during his five months' stay at the Penang Hospital. (Star Online, 18.4.11)

Two Sewer Cleaners Die After Falling Into Manhole: Two sewer cleaners were killed after they fell into a manhole opposite Marina Bay housing estate in Bagan Jermal here Sunday. (Bernama, 17.4.11)

Dental college gets MQA nod: PENANG International Dental College (PIDC) in Butterworth recently received its certificate of accreditation from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) for its Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme. (DentistryIQ, 17.4.11)