SUNDAY, May 29, 2011

BN needs new blood for a fighting chance in Penang: Penang PPP is appealing to Gerakan and MCA to field new blood in most of the state seats that the two parties intend to contest in the next general election. (Free Malaysia Today, 29.5.11)

Focus On Next General Election Instead Of Party Elections - Muhyiddin: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Sunday instructed members of Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties to focus on ensuring the coalition's victory in the next general election instead of being preoccupied with their party elections. (Bernama, 29.5.11)

Penangites make a beeline for floral fest: The Penang Floral Festival, with the bonsai and adenium flower competition as its highlight, drew a large crowd. (Star Online, 29.5.11)

A place for all: To create a public space that’s vibrant and accessible, you need input from the people who live and work there. (Star Online, 29.5.11)

Dog owners to file emergency petition: The owners of the four pitbull-type dogs, which have been ordered by the court to be put down, will file an emergency petition for a judicial review at the High Court tomorrow. (Star Online, 29.5.11)

People Of Penang Urged To Reject Guan Eng's Leadership: The people of Penang should reject the leadership of Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, said Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam. (Bernama, 29.5.11)

SATURDAY, May 28, 2011

Four pitbulls to be put to sleep: All four pitbull-type dogs belonging to organic farm owner Joseph Teoh, 42, and his wife Teoh Bee Eng, 56, will be put to sleep, Penang Municipal Council president Patahiyah Ismail said. (Star Online, 28.5.11)

New lease of life for hilltop hotel: Developer Sri Nisuh Sdn Bhd has won the bid to develop one of the state's oldest landmarks - the Crag Hotel atop Penang Hill. (Star Online, 28.5.11)

Stunning comeback, Nachimuthu gets it right after a six-year wait: Seasoned professional R. Nachimuthu ended a six-year title drought with a comeback victory at the RM125,000 Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Penang Classic at Penang Golf Resort yesterday. (Star Online, 28.5.11)

FRIDAY, May 27, 2011

MIC lists candidates for Penang seats: MIC has shortlisted the candidates it will propose for the Prai and Bagan Dalam state constituencies in the next general election. (Free Malaysia Today, 27.5.11)

Azea Expands Property Portfolio In Malaysia: Singapore-based Azea Property Investment is expanding its property portfolio in Malaysia with a new commercial complex project in Georgetown worth RM43 million. (Bernama, 26.5.11)

Nine face death penalty for drug trafficking: Seven men and two women who were arrested in a drug bust two weeks ago have been charged with drug trafficking offences and all face the death sentence upon conviction. (Star Online, 27.5.11)

Senior Citizen Arrested For Subsidised Diesel Smuggling Attempt: The enforcement division of Penang Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Ministry arrested 61-year-old tanker lorry driver who attempted to smuggle 19,000 litres of subsidised diesel into a neighbouring country yesterday. (Bernama, 27.5.11)

Free and new hairdo for 300 senior citizens and kids: A hairdressing outlet celebrated its first anniversary by offering free hair cuts to about 300 senior citizens and children from Rifle Range here. (Star Online, 27.5.11)

Degrees from behind bars: Prisoners in Penang can now pursue their tertiary education online up to postgraduate level. (27.5.11)

Malaysia embarks on court e-filing system: The state of Penang has adopted an e-filing system as part of the on-going effort to modernise the administration of the country’s courts in the digital age. (FutureGov, 27.5.11)

Beware of extra bags at Asian airports!: A major security investigation is underway at Jetstar Asia because of a complaint to Plane Talking by an alert passenger taking one of  its flights from Penang to Singapore before returning to Australia. (Crikey, 27.5.11)

THURSDAY, May 26, 2011

Cendol stall splashed with red paint, pig head left attached: A cendol stall near Masjid Lama Sungai Bakap was splashed with red paint and a pig's head was found hanging from it. (Malay Mail, 25.5.11)

Man Wanted In 'Red Paint And Pig Head' Case: Police are tracing a man to assist investigation into the 'red paint and pig head' case near Masjid Sungai Bakap Wednesday. (Bernama, 26.5.11)

Destination of the week: Penang Island, Malaysia: Malaysia's Penang Island is one of the most unique places to travel in Southeast Asia. (Mother Nature Network, 26.5.11)

Not too young to spa: Hard Rock Hotel Penang in Malaysia has announced that the hotel’s Rock Spa facility is proving very popular with families with young and teenage children between six and 18 years of age. (e-Travel Blackboard, 26.5.11)

Reduction of players worldwide to benefit Eng Teknologi: The reduction of hard disk drive players worldwide via the recent acquisitions of several giants in the storage technology sector is set to benefit Penang-based Eng Teknologi Holdings Bhd. (Business Times, 26.5.11)

Seven Men, Two Women Charged With Drug Trafficking Worth More Than RM10 Million: Seven men and two women were charged in the Magistrate's Court here Thursday with trafficking in drugs, totalling worth more than RM10 million in two cases about two weeks ago. (Bernama, 26.5.11)

Fajarbaru JV buying 44ha site in Balik Pulau: A joint venture (JV) between Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd and Sagajuta (Sabah) Sdn Bhd is on the verge of buying 44ha of land in Balik Pulau, Penang, via a private tender, people familiar with the matter said yesterday. (Business Times, 26.5.11)

Shoes for women from all walks of life: Fashion footwear and accessories brand Charles & Keith recently launched its second outlet in Penang at 1st Avenue Mall. (25.5.11)

WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2011

Tourism bureau plays its cards wrong: Penang Global Tourism, a state tourism bureau, has withdrawn a promotional postcard depicting a group of Chinese children playing cards in its “My Penang, My Experience” tourism campaign. (Star Online, 25.5.11)

New Rapida 105 Five-Colour Press at Eastern Printers, Penang: The density of electronics industries on the island of Penang in the Strait of Malacca has caused it to be dubbed Silicon Island. (WhatTheyThink, 25.5.11)

Start the morning with lor mee: Kuala Kangsar Road morning market, behind the Chowrasta building in Penang, is a chaotic scene every day. (Free Malaysia Today, 25.5.11)

RAM Ratings reaffirms Prai Power's AA3 rating: RAM Ratings has reaffirmed the AA3 rating of Prai Power Sdn Bhd's (Prai Power or the Company) RM780 million Al-Istisna Fixed-Rate Serial Bonds (Bonds), with a stable outlook. (Zawya, 24.5.11)

TUESDAY, May 24, 2011

40 Per Cent Of Tekun Borrowers In Penang Fail To Pay Up: About 40 per cent of 7,200 Tabung Ekonomi Kumpulan Usaha Niaga Nasional (Tekun) borrowers have failed to repay their loans since 10 years ago. (Bernama, 23.5.11)

Former PKR Woman Leader Lodges Police Report Against Harakah: Former Penang PKR wanita chief Aminah Abdullah Monday lodged a police report against Harakah for alleged slander. (Bernama, 23.5.11)

Car and fashion show rocks hotel:  Guests at Hard Rock Hotel Penang had the opportunity to watch models parade in the latest collection from international brand Coach, recently. (New Straits Times, 23.5.11)

Great buffet near beach, sand and palm trees: There are not many times in one’s life when the sea meets white sand near a manicured garden in a resort that is usually the playground of the rich and famous. (Free Malaysia Today, 24.5.11)

MONDAY, May 23, 2011

Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi guilty of defamation, ordered to pay RM150,000: A High Court here Monday ordered Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi to pay RM150,000 in damages to a former PKR Penang municipal councillor for defamation, including implications that he was a "mad man". (Star Online, 23.5.11)

Cabbie’s chronicles published: Azmar Azram, like many taxi drivers, is a great listener and a good storyteller. (Star Online, 23.5.11)

Malaysian sensation: From MasterChef to Malaysia, Ray McVinnie finds plenty of flavours to savour in Penang's Georgetown. (Stuff.co.nz, 23.5.11)

Social activist dies while inspecting street lights: A prominent social activist here has passed away suddenly while he was believed to be inspecting some street lights at Komtar during the pre-dawn hours. (Free Malaysia Today, 23.5.11)