SUNDAY, June 5, 2011

Police to probe why women were 'branded': Penang police have initiated an internal investigation to find out why women arrested in an anti-vice raid in Pulau Tikus on Wednesday night had the letter "X" marked on their foreheads. (AsiaOne, 5.6.11)

Penang police brand women: MALAYSIAN lawyers, politicians and activists lashed out at police yesterday, accusing them of abusing their power in chaining up and marking the bodies of 30 foreign women detained for alleged prostitution. (Sydney Morning Herald, 5.6.11)

Penang water assets transferred to federal hands: In a move that reflects increasing centralisation of federal powers, RM655.2m worth of Penang’s water-related assets will be transferred to the federally managed Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) in exchange for the federal government financing the Mengkuang Dam expansion. (anilnetto.com, 4.6.11)

SATURDAY, June 4, 2011

Malaysia police slammed for cattle-branding women: Malaysian lawyers, politicians and activists lambasted the police Saturday, accusing them of abusing their power in chaining up and marking the bodies of 30 foreign women detained for alleged prostitution. (Associated Press, 4.6.11)

Penang Hill Attracts Over 75,000 Visitors Within Five Weeks: The new Penang Hill train service has attracted more than 75,000 visitors since it started operating five weeks ago using Swiss-made coaches. (Bernama, 3.6.11)

Local council urged to act against trespassers: THE Penang Indian Youth Council has urged Seberang Prai Municipal Council (MPSP) to take action against outsiders who encroach into playing fields meant for residents in the area. (Star Online, 4.6.11)

Turn back the clocks: Business is booming in George Town, a wonderful glimpse of old Asia protected by a UNESCO World Heritage listing. (Sydney Morning Herald, 4.6.11)

Nikesh reigns surpreme again: Nikesh Singh Panthlia regained his Penang Closed tennis title by defeating Johnson Ooi 6-4, 6-4 at the Penang Sports Club Tennis complex in Jalan Utama recently. (New Straits Times, 4.6.11)

FRIDAY, June 3, 2011

Penang inks water agreement: Penang has become the first Opposition-ruled state to sign the water restructuring deal with the Federal Government-owned Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB). (Star Online, 3.6.11)

Najib Wants All States In Peninsula To Join Water Restructuring Initiative: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has told all states in Peninsula Malaysia to quickly join the National Water Services Industry Restructuring Initiative. (Bernama, 2.6.11)

Penang CPO: Lack of affordable housing contributes to crime: The lack of affordable and low cost housing in Penang contributes to crime in the state, said Penang police chief Datuk Wira Ayub Yaakob. (Star Online, 2.6.11)

Botanic Gardens on alert: The leptospirosis bacteria has been detected in a stream outside the Botanic Gardens. (Star Online, 3.6.11)

60,000 To Visit 1Malaysia Parks And Gardens Carnival: More than 60,000 people are expected to visit the 1Malaysia Parks and Gardens Carnival at the Penang Botanical Garden on June 11-12. (Bernama, 2.6.11)

No barriers for retired teacher’s devotion to dogs: The dogs in the adoption kennels at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Penang all react differently to visitors. (Star Online, 3.6.11)

THURSDAY, June 2, 2011

Medical items found scattered in old Penang Hospital quarters: An assemblyman was surprised to find numerous medical items, such as surgical drainage tubes and gallipots, scattered all over one of the old Penang Hospital quarters that is being used as a store. (Star Online, 2.6.11)

Poole set to compete in Malaysia: When Megan Poole took up competitive weight lifting as a freshman, it started as hobby. (Gainesville Times, 1.6.11)

Oats chang a better alternative: Bak chang has been given a “healthy makeover” by housewife Choong Kim Tin. (Star Online, 2.6.11)

Penang Seen Retaining Control Over Water Tariff Revision: The Penang government is expected to retain control over any future revision in water tariffs in the state despite the transfer of its core assets in Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang to federal-backed Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd. (Bernama, 2.6.11)

Penang relieved of repaying water supply loan: Penang will benefit from the water deal to be signed between the state government and Federal Government in Putrajaya today, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. (Star Online, 2.6.11)

Police Detain 30 GRO At Exclusive Club In Penang: Police detained 30 guest relations oficers (GROs) at an exclusive club located in a shopping complex in Pulau Tikus, here during a raid last night. (Bernama, 2.6.11)

WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2011

Coconut wine, a sweet legacy: Coconut wine, the authentic Indian wine in Malaysia, is regarded by many as one of the most natural liquors around. (MySinchew.com, 31.5.11)

'807 joined MIC is Palanivel's mega lie': The DAP considers MIC president G Palanivel a 'mega liar' - unless he can provide the list of the 807 people he claims had recently jumped ship to the Indian party in the BN. (Malaysiakini, 31.5.11)

TUESDAY, May 31, 2011

New RM1.2 Billion Dam To Be Built In Penang: The federal government will build a new dam besides enlarging the Mengkuang dam in Penang in a bid to increase water capacity in the state by 3.8 times. (Bernama, 30.5.11)

PAAB to ink Penang water revamp deal June 2: Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) will sign a water restructuring deal with the Penang state government on June 2, confirming a recent Business Times report. (Business Times, 31.5.11)

Court reprieve for killer dogs in Penang: A High Court here has granted a stay of execution of the magistrate court's order for the four pitbull-type dogs belonging to organic farm owner Joseph Teoh, 42, and his wife Teoh Bee Eng, 56, to be put to sleep. (Star Online, 30.5.11)

PCM Wants MACC To Investigate MPPP And Penang Government: Parti Cinta Malaysia (PCM) Monday lodged a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), urging the MACC to investigate the Penang state government for its inaction against a hotel in Jalan Hutton here. (Bernama, 30.5.11)

Man left in drain with ears cut off: A PENANG butcher learnt the price of alleged infidelity the hard way - his ears were chopped off. (AsiaOne, 30.5.11)

Family argument ends in murder: A heated family argument about financial matters led to the murder of a 42-year-old businessman early yesterday. (AsiaOne, 31.5.11)

MONDAY, May 30, 2011

Govt waits for report on agency sidelining bumiputra firms: The Government will get a full report on a claim that UDA Holdings Bhd is sidelining bumiputra companies in the development of Bukit Bintang City Centre at the Pudu Prison site. (Star Online, 30.5.11)

807 Penang DAP Members Quit Party And Join MIC: Eight hundred and seven members who were unhappy with DAP leaders in Penang have decided to quit the party and join MIC instead. (Bernama, 29.5.11)