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SUNDAY, June 26, 2011

Sharing Penang with the world: THE George Town Festival is creating waves up north in Penang. Now in its second year, the month-long event in July celebrates the anniversary of the city making it to the Unesco World Heritage Site list. (Star Online, 26.6.11)

George Town Festival: A fiesta for all: WITH less than a week before the start of the George Town Festival, one would imagine that the final itinerary has been locked down. But the organising committee refuses to take the safe path. (Star Online, 26.6.11)

Penang, KL set up repeat final in junior inter-state meet: Penang and Kuala Lumpur set up a repeat final after ousting their semi-final opponents in contrasting styles in the 100Plus National Juniors Inter-State Team badminton championship at the PBA Hall in Bukit Dumbar yesterday. (Star Online, 26.6.11)

Police: PSM activists trying to rekindle communist ideology: The group of Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) activists detained at Sungai Dua toll plaza here Saturday are using the July 9 illegal rally to rekindle the communist ideology, said Penang deputy police chief Datuk Abdul Rahim Jaafar. (Star Online, 26.6.11)

31 PSM Activists Detained Sungai Dua Toll Plaza: Police detained 31 activists including Sungai Siput MP Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj in relation to the planned illegal street demonstrations scheduled to be held across the country on July 9, at the Sungai Dua toll plaza near here at 3.40pm Saturday. (Bernama, 25.6.11)

‘PSM activists threat to national security’: The group of Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) activists detained at Sungai Dua toll plaza here yesterday are using the July 9 illegal rally to rekindle the communist ideology. (Free Malaysia Today, 26.6.11)

Big test for Chinese voters: PROMINENT businessman Tan Sri William Cheng is highly regarded in the Chinese business community and his comments and advice are often given good play-up in the Chinese media. (Star Online, 26.6.11)

Sisterhood of caring hearts: TOGETHER they have recorded over 200 years of service. (Star Online, 26.6.11)

Doesn’t PBA have customer service centre?: ON June 24, residents at Taman Cantik Ayer Itam, Penang, encountered water disruption at 10.30am. (Star Online, 26.6.11)

SATURDAY, June 25, 2011

KL and Penang stay unbeaten to check into quarter-finals: Defending champions Kuala Lumpur and last year’s runners-up Penang stayed unbeaten to check into the quarter-finals of the 100Plus National Junior Inter-State Team badminton championships at the Penang BA Hall in Bukit Dumbar yesterday. (Star Online, 25.6.11)

Four hurt in Penang blast: Three goldsmiths and a female Vietnamese worker were injured in a blast at a gold processing centre in Menara Perdana along Jalan Gurdwara here. (Star Online, 25.6.11)

Agong Launches First Endurance Club In Penang: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Saturday declared open the Al-Khamsa Endurance Club in Taman Perbandaran Pulau Pinang here. (Bernama, 25.6.11)

Immigration dept nabs 19 ‘China dolls’ in Penang: The Penang Immigration Department has detained 19 Chinese nationals who abused their social visit pass to work as guest relations officers and offer sexual services. (MySinchew.com, 25.6.11)

Ex-cop’s kids have been waiting 19 months for citizenship documents: It has been 19 months since a Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that his two children are lawful Malaysian citizens but M. Ramanoojum is still waiting for their citizenship documents to be issued. (Star Online, 25.6.11)

HK drug trafficker gets death: A 45-year-old businesswoman from Hong Kong has been sentenced to death by the High Court here for trafficking in 926.71gm of drugs at the Penang International Airport. (Star Online, 25.6.11)

FRIDAY, June 24, 2011

Bosch's Penang plant to create 2,000 jobs: The decision by the Bosch group to invest RM2.2 billion in a new fully integrated photovoltaic manufacturing plant in Penang will generate 2,000 new jobs, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed said today. (Business Times, 23.6.11)

Easy wins for rivals Penang and Kuala Lumpur: Deadly rivals Kuala Lumpur and Penang got off to winning starts in the 100Plus National Junior Inter-State team badminton championships at the Penang BA Hall in Bukit Dumbar yesterday. (Star Online, 24.6.11)

PBA Holdings Reports RM26.23 Million Profits For Last Year: PBA Holdings Bhd (PBAHB), the sole appointed water supply company for Penang, has reported a 76.99 per cent increase in pre-tax profit to RM26.23 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2010, from RM14.82 million recorded in 2009. (Bernama, 23.6.11)

THURSDAY, June 23, 2011

Robert Bosch to set up solar panel manufacturing facility in Penang: Stuttgart-based technology company Robert Bosch GmbH is investing RM2.2bil in a solar panel manufacturing plant in Batu Kawan, Penang, to mainly serve Asia's growing demand for solar energy. (Star Online, 23.6.11)

RM2.2b solar drive: Malaysia has strengthened its position as the world’s third largest hub for solar production with the latest entry by Germany’s Robert Bosch Gmbh which plans to invest RM2.2 billion to set up a photovoltaic plant in Batu Kawan, Penang. (Business Times, 23.6.11)

Hard lesson for the Penang Govt: THE Yang di-Pertuan Agong, in his wisdom as head of Islamic affairs in Penang, has ordered the state government to postpone its general election-type qariah polls as he had not consented to such elections for mosque committees. (Star Online, 23.6.11)

Schott execs beautify Penang school: Glass manufacturer Schott AG recently executed its regional CSR project in collaboration with Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa in Malaysia. (CEI, 23.6.11)

WADA's ban of Malaysian lab stands: Malaysia's drug-testing laboratory has lost its appeal against its suspension by the World Anti-Doping Agency for failing to meet international standards. (ESPN, 22.6.11)

5 cops face suspension for 'branding' women: A police inspector and four constables face suspension from duty or a salary cut on disciplinary charges of tarnishing the image of the force. (AsiaOne, 23.6.11)

Raja Muda 2011: For the 22nd consecutive year, the Royal Selangor Yacht Club (RSYC) in Malaysia is organising the latest edition of the Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta (RMSIR). (Sail-World.com, 23.6.11)

WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2011

National Instruments Breaks Ground on R&D and Operations Facility in Penang: National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI), a global company that develops and manufactures software and hardware products engineers and scientists use for test, control and embedded design applications, today is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for its planned R&D and operations facility in Penang, Malaysia. (Bernama, 22.6.11)

Plucky Mui puts others before self: MUI Siew Koon is truly an infectious example that one can get the better of cancer. (Star Online, 22.6.11)

Aquarium in Penang reopens: There is a new tourist attraction in town -- the research-cum-public aquarium belonging to the Fisheries Research Institute (FRI) in Batu Maung. (AsiaOne, 22.6.11)

Customs detain Indonesian woman with Syabu worth RM1.4 mln: The Penang Customs Department detained an Indonesian woman and seized 5.788 kg of syabu worth RM1.4 million from her at the Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas early yesterday. (MySinchew.com, 22.6.11)

Nasi kandar feast in July: Part of Queen Street here will be transformed into a nasi kandar haven on July 7 and 8, with more than 100 tables offered to foodies to tuck into mouth-watering dishes. (Star Online, 22.6.11)

Postcard from Penang: hot shopping on Georgetown’s Armenian Street: Palm-fringed Penang may be Malaysia’s best known island escape, with a reputation for blissful beaches and mouth-watering multi-culti food, but did you know it’s also a stylish place for a spot of shopping, too? (Tips from the T-List, 20.6.11)

Trio-Tech Agrees to Sell Property in Malaysia: Trio-Tech International announced today that Trio Tech Malaysia ("TTM"), a 55% owned subsidiary, has entered into an agreement to sell a facility in Penang, Malaysia formerly used in the Trio Tech's semiconductor testing operations. (MarketWatch, 21.6.11)

Sent veteran on RT Leaders Study Trips (The Star: 16-06-2011) - JPM: First of all Department of National Unity and Integration would like to thank Mr. N.A. Sundrasekaran for his thoughtfulness and concern through his suggestions and views towards the loyal service and cooperation given by the RTs  in implementing community activities especially in Penang. (Response from Government Agencies, 22.6.11)

Diaz vies in World Junior liftfest: Hidilyn Diaz vies in the 2011 World Junior Weightlifting Championships with weightlifting officials thrilled over the medal prospects of the Filipino Olympian in the event slated June 29-July 7 in Penang, Malaysia. (philstar.com, 22.6.11)

TUESDAY, June 21, 2011

Liow orders change of maintenance crew at Penang Hospital: Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai today directed contractors at the Penang Hospital to urgently change their maintenance crew after an "act of negligence". (Malay Mail, 21.6.11)

Liow wants staff change at Penang Hospital: Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has demanded an immediate change of the maintenance team at the Penang Hospital. (Star Online, 21.6.11)

Datuk’s close proximity case to be heard on July 26: The khalwat case involving Youth and Sports Ministry deputy secretary-general Datuk Salim Parlan and a woman, said to be his personal assistant, has been fixed for hearing on July 26. (Star Online, 21.6.11)

Owner Appeals To State Government Not To Demolish Factory: The owner of the Thin Seng sauce factory, Yee Saik Choon is appealing to the state government not to demolish his factory, located in the George Town heritage site, for the development of other projects. (Bernama, 21.6.11)

Big turnout wows The Wailers: It was a sea of red, green and yellow as over 1,000 fans of The Wailers turned up in Rastafarian colours for The Wailers' one-night-only special performance here. (Star Online, 21.6.11)

Penang get another lift as they host world-class event: Athletes from 76 countries have confirmed participation for the 37th men’s and 17th women’s Junior World Weightlifting championships starting on June 30 in Penang. (Star Online, 21.6.11)

MONDAY, June 20, 2011

U-turn on eviction plan: The Penang Government has backed down and softened its stand against residents of the Taman Bagan Jaya flats in Butterworth who have not settled their rental arrears. (Star Online, 20.6.11)

Salim Parlan khalwat case fixed for July 26: The Lower Syariah Court here set July 26 for the hearing of the khalwat case against Youth and Sports Ministry Deputy Secretary-General (Strategic) Datuk Salim Parlan and his companion, Nur Diayana Norslan. (Star Online, 20.6.11)

Penang CPO’s friends want him to sue hospital: State police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Wira Ayub Yaakob, who sustained injuries after falling into an uncovered manhole at the Penang Hospital, has been advised by friends to initiate legal action. (Star Online, 20.6.11)