Pulau Pinang (PP) / Penang, Malaysia: 2009

Help For Broadcasting DG In Facing Legal Action From Penang Government

Bernama - ‎Dec 31, 2009‎

On Tuesday, the Penang government lodged a police report against Ibrahim for an alleged libellous entry entitled "Somebody Wants to Jail Me" on his blog, ...

RM200mil fund kicks off Malaysia Star

Ministry to help Ibrahim if he is sued The Sun Daily

RM200 Million Creative Industry Fund Takes Off Bernama

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Penang's heritage in dire need of protection, says NGO

Malaysia Star - ‎Dec 30, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government's “lack of political will” has resulted in serious destruction of architectural heritage in the inner city, the Cultural ...

Illegal repairs threaten heritage site, says NGO The Sun Daily

Penang malls get set to welcome 2010 with big bang

Malaysia Star - ‎Dec 30, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN: Some shopping malls in Penang will be splurging on fireworks tonight to welcome 2010, an indication of the improving economy. ...

Penang cops release pix of rowdy revellers

The Sun Daily - Himanshu Bhatt - ‎Dec 28, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN (Dec 28, 2009) : In a strong statement that it means business in wanting trouble-free New Year eve celebrations, Penang police today released ...

Crime Involving Motorcyclists On The Rise In Penang Bernama

Zooming in on rowdy revellers The Star

Explosive Maybank-KLHC tie to start New Year

New Straits Times - ‎Dec 31, 2009‎

THE New Year will start with an explosive weekend in Penang, as Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) Premier Division leaders Maybank and Kuala Lumpur Hockey Club ...

Shafiq ready to help Maybank fend off KLHC's challenge Malaysia Star

Kuala Lumpur Hockey Club go three points clear after easy win Malaysia Star

Jiwa yet to get off the mark for Sapura Malaysia Star

Malaysia Star - Malaysia Star

MCA Comments On Umno Interest In Penang BN Chairmanship

Bernama - ‎Dec 21, 2009‎

PENANG, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Penang MCA does not think that the defeat of the Barisan Nasional (BN) in the state in the general election last year should be ...

Gerakan respects PM's advice on Penang BN chairman issue Sin Chew Jit Poh

PM:Need BN consensus on Penang BN chairmanship issue Malaysia Star

People didn't reject Gerakan; only their leaders Malaysia Kini

The Sun Daily - AsiaOne

Penang DAP backs Guan Eng over sedition probe

The Sun Daily - ‎Dec 27, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN (Dec 27, 2009) : The Penang DAP has come out in support of secretary-general and Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, who is under police investigation ...

Penang CM faces sedition probe Malaysia Star

Penang demands more funds from Putrajaya The Malaysian Insider

Well done, CM Lim Guan Eng! Malaysia Kini

AsiaOne - Malay Mail

Penang govt to help Dell workers who accept VSS

Malaysia Star - Christina Chin - ‎Dec 16, 2009‎

“The Human Resources Ministry appears to confirm improving sentiment and market conditions in Penang by stating that there are 8891 jobs open in the ...

Dell to Lay Off 700 Workers in Malaysia Wall Street Journal

Dell to lay off 700 workers in Malaysia: reports AFP

Dell to lay off 700 workers in Malaysia Newsday (subscription)

Barron's (blog) - Softpedia

RM5 Million Payment For Squatters Affected By Double Tracking Project

Bernama - ‎Dec 30, 2009‎

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The government will pay more than RM5 million as consolation to 134 squatters in Penang who are directly affected by the ...

Aljazeera.net

MALAYSIA Court overturns ban on non-Muslims using the word 'Allah'

Union of Catholic Asian News - ‎Dec 31, 2009‎

Bishop Antony Selvanyagam of Penang spoke to UCA News immediately after the decision. “I would like to congratulate the Herald's lawyers and (Herald editor) ...

Cautious celebrations over 'Allah' judgment The Malaysian Insider

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Centre of dispute: RM50mil PICC project questioned

Malaysia Star - Manjit Kaur - ‎Dec 30, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN: The proposed RM50mil Penang International Convention Centre is turning into a controversy with questions being raised on the ...

It's back to square one for coach Bakar

Malaysia Star - ‎Dec 31, 2009‎

By LOGANATH VELLOO GEORGE TOWN: Mohamad Bakar is having a sense of deja vu after being re-appointed Penang chief coach a fortnight ago. ...

Penang Thai Food - Lang Sae Lee in Tan Jetty, Weld Quay

Malaysia Star (blog) - ‎Dec 30, 2009‎

Imagine yourself sitting on the front of a house built on stilts overlooking the sea; indulging in the wonderful flavors of home cooked Thai Food. ...

Regulate, not ban swiftlet breeding, Penang urged

Malaysia Star - ‎Dec 28, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN: The Association of Swiftlet Nests Industry (ASNI) is urging the Penang Government to manage and regulate the business instead of closing it ...

Hunza Properties enlarging landbank

The Borneo Post - ‎Dec 31, 2009‎

KUCHING: Hunza Properties Bhd (Hunza Properties) is enlarging its landbank in Penang to boost its earnings and strengthen its position as a reputable ...

USM Lecturer Elias Zakaria Appointed MAIPP President

Bernama - ‎Dec 31, 2009‎

The state government in a statement today said apart from Elias' appointment, Penang PAS Commissioner and Permatang Pasir state assemblyman Salleh Man was ...

Penang to fast-track RM100m heritage hotel project

The Sun Daily - Himanshu Bhatt - ‎Dec 21, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN (Dec 21, 2009): The Penang government will consider fast-tracking the development of a heritage hotel project here, valued at about RM100 ...

PDC, YTL Land To Build Luxury Apartments In Lebuh Farquhar Bernama

Jakarta Post

Penang: Pearl of the Orient

Jakarta Post - ‎Dec 28, 2009‎

Take Penang, for instance, which is just as appealing and its development just as dynamic. The island is known not only as a city of education but also as ...

The auguries of change

The Sun Daily - Himanshu Bhatt - ‎Dec 30, 2009‎

Consider, for example, how the face of Penang's communities would change overnight with one of the most major infrastructure projects looming over the ...

Penang Heritage bicycle lane goof-up

Malaysia Star - ‎Dec 27, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN: The bicycle emblems painted on the road along the Gurney Drive-Teluk Bahang and George Town heritage trails will be repainted after Penang ...

AsiaOne

12000 dance for world record

AsiaOne - ‎Dec 31, 2009‎

"My friends and I just made an impromptu decision to take part in the feat and we have no regrets because now we are proud that we had helped Penang in an ...

Dance class comprising 12000 people creates world record Sify

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Malaysia Star (blog)

Penang Heritage Post Box

Malaysia Star (blog) - ‎Dec 29, 2009‎

Most of surviving heritage post box found in Georgetown was erected before Malaysia's Independence in 1957. The boxes of different shapes such as the pillar ...

Zatil, Bok-eum serve Boxing Day special to win Penang Pesta

Malaysia Star - Ronnie Oh - ‎Dec 26, 2009‎

PRAI: South Korean Choi Bok-eum and Malaysian Zatil Iman Abdul Ghani served the Boxing Day special and emerged victorious in the 37th Penang ...

Penang Customs Seize Firecrackers Worth RM518,275

Bernama - ‎Dec 17, 2009‎

BUTTERWORTH, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Penang Customs Department seized 20731kg of fire crackers, worth RM518,275 and duty of RM336,878.75 was not paid, ...

Customs unit foils syndicate's bid to smuggle in fireworks AsiaOne

Detained twice for fireworks New Straits Times

Penang's warmth keeps 'em coming

Malaysia Star - Manjit Kaur - ‎Dec 28, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN: Many Westerners are heading to Penang to escape the biting winter in Europe. The warm weather, great hospitality and delicious ...

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Penang to Host Officiation Ceremony for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009

Dato' Mukhriz Tun Mahathir, Deputy Minister of International Trade & Industry is scheduled to officiate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009 campaign for northern corridor at Dewan Budaya, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), this Thursday, 19 NOV 2009.

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009, co-founded by Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in the United States and Make Your Mark in the United Kingdom will see nearly 10,000 activities organized by thousands of partners from at least 88 countries, including at least 500 activites towards promoting entrepreneurship in Malaysia - which put Malaysia on #3 spot in the world, or top-most in Asia in term or number of activities pledged.

Endorses include President Barack Obama via in person video speech by US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and various business and government personalities around the world. In Malaysia, Dato' Saifuddin Abdullah, Deputy Minister of Higher Education is the patron since 2008, and has rallied educational institutions to participate in this campaign. Saifuddin has remarked on pushing towards creation of Entrepreneurship Unit in his ministry.

Interested entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial aspirants are welcome to join this event, free for all students, and limited to two free participants for each organization - private or government. Speakers will include Mr Dhaksinamoory Balakrishnan, often called "Dash", CEO of Warisan Global, Malaysian host for GEW.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT(S) TODAY, FREE for a limited time:

For more information about GEW 2009, refer http://gewmalaysia.com/event.php

Penang in a Week (Week Ending 14 NOV 2009)

Police Confirm Man Killed Was Deva Gang Leader

Bernama

PENANG, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The man who was gunned down by the police at Gat Lebuh Nordin here yesterday, was the leader of the notorious Deva Gang which ...

Deva Gang leader shot dead Malaysia Star

Deva Gang leader shot dead after chase AsiaOne

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Gerakan: Penang Should Cooperate With Federal Government

Bernama - ‎Nov 13, 2009‎

PENANG, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Penang government leaders should be more forthcoming in cooperating with the federal government especially in developing the ...

Kyzen Sdn. Bhd. Inaugurates New Facility in Penang

ElectroQ

Dato' Lee Kah Choon, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Invest Penang, honored Kyzen and its Malaysian subsidiary Kyzen Sdn. Bhd. by ...

US fighter jet in tactical flight causes damage to house on RMAF grounds

New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: A house in the vicinity of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) base in Butterworth, Penang, suffered damage following a tactical flight by a ...

Entertainment Outlet Undaunted After 10 Raids

Bernama - ‎

PENANG, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Despite being raided 10 times an entertainment oulet kept on operating its immoral activities at a Pulau Tikus premise here. ...

Penang Umno youth tells Lim to resign

New Straits Times - ‎Nov 11, 2009‎

BALIK PULAU: Penang Umno Youth has urged Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to resign for "not doing what he claimed." ("cakap tidak serupa bikin"). ...

BN wants Guan Eng to come clean on land issue The Malaysian Insider

Balik Pulau Umno Youth call for CM's resignation Malaysia Star

Don't confuse engineers issue in Penang, Subramaniam told

The Sun Daily - Himanshu Bhatt - ‎Nov 11, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN (Nov 11, 2009) : Smarting from a shortage of electronics and electrical (E&E) engineers, Penang has urged Human Resource ...

Brain-drain debate after Penang loses $4b deal AsiaOne

Leader Of Diva Gang Shot Dead

Bernama - ‎Nov 13, 2009‎

PENANG, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- A wanted man, believed to be the leader of the Diva gang, was shot dead during a shoot-out in Gat Lebuh Nordin, here on Friday. ...

Call for 'outside' help irks Penang MCA

The Sun Daily - Himanshu Bhatt - ‎Nov 10, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN (Nov 10, 2009): The Penang MCA's deputy chief has expressed “disgust” with a reported request by the party's national youth ...

Chinese Associations: MCA crisis should not be allowed to drag on Sin Chew Jit Poh

Gerakan Lambasts Penang State Government For Moving Hawkers

Bernama - ‎Nov 10, 2009‎

PENANG, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Penang Gerakan chairman, Datuk Dr. Teng Hock Nan, today lambasted the Penang state government for moving out hawkers at the ...

SP Setia expands landbank in Penang

Business Times - Malaysia - Marina Emmanuel - ‎Nov 12, 2009‎

PROPERTY developer SP Setia Bhd (8664) has expanded its Penang landbank with the purchase of two plots of land on the island which are ...

Swettenham International Ship Terminal To Boost State Economy

Bernama - ‎Nov 13, 2009‎

PENANG, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The official opening of the new international passenger ship terminal at the Swettenham Pier International Cruise Terminal in ...

Penang top among states in GDP in 2006

New Straits Times - ‎Nov 9, 2009‎

KUALA LUMPUR: Penang took the lead in terms of economic growth in 2006, achieving a 9.9 per cent expansion in gross domestic product (GDP), ...

GDP data to be released for states Malaysia Star

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Penang roundabout gets major 'pearls' face-lift

Malaysia Star - ‎Nov 11, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN: The mundane-looking roundabout outside the Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas is getting a major face-lift. ...

Security Companies Should Follow Standard Operating Procedures - Police

Bernama - ‎Nov 12, 2009‎

Failure to adhere to the SOP would only lead to losses, Penang police chief Datuk Wira Ayub Yaakob said Friday. His remarks were directed at a security ...

Symmetry Medical To Invest RM35 Million To Expand Penang Operation

Bernama - ‎Nov 10, 2009‎

PENANG, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Symmetry Medical Inc, which provides products to the global orthopaedic device industry and other medical markets, ...

Penang government's claim not true :Perda

New Straits Times - ‎Nov 9, 2009‎

PENANG: Penang Regional Development Authority (PERDA) chairman Datuk Azhar Ibrahim said there was no truth in what was claimed by the Penang government on a ...

Penang Government Still Silent On Land Conversion Applications

Bernama - ‎Nov 8, 2009‎

KEPALA BATAS, NOV 8 (Bernama) -- The Penang government is still silent over the applications for status conversion of land belonging to the Penang Regional ...

Minister: 'Approve land applications' Malaysia Star

Federal Government Frustrated With Penang State Government Bernama

Symmetry to expand Penang plant

Malaysia Star - David Tan - ‎Nov 10, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN: New York Stock Exchange-listed Symmetry Medical Inc plans to spend more than RM30mil on its Penang facility over the next two to ...

Xinhua

Cooperation ensures Beijing-KL ties stay strong

Malaysia Star - Dharmender Singh, Si Hooi - ‎Nov 11, 2009‎

Both countries had also agreed that projects like the Second Penang Bridge be implemented soon while discussing other possibilities including Malaysia's ...

Malaysia and China sign five mous The Malaysian Insider

China Continues Expanding "Infrastructure for Resources" Policy with ... Benzinga

KL-Beijing MOU to lead to licence for another China bank Business Times (subscription)

Bernama - Channel News Asia

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Pakatan: Pro-business or pro-people?

Aliran Monthly - ‎Nov 12, 2009‎

Within days of taking over the state government in Penang, for instance, the Pakatan-led administration was confronted in the media by the business ...

Kampar tragedy: 'Find out who built bridge' Malaysia Kini

Six Indian reps, but none could stop KBP demolition

Malaysia Kini - ‎Nov 12, 2009‎

Anybody who stood under the Pakatan Rakyat ticket could have won in Penang's urban areas in the 2008 general election. The political awakening for a change ...

LTBB Expected To Begin International Flight Operations In Mid-january

Bernama - ‎Nov 12, 2009‎

Mohd Ali hoped that budget airline AirAsia Bhd, would begin operations mid-January next year for flights from Melaka-Penang-Langkawi, Melaka-Penang-Jakarta ...

Government To Identify Ready Pool Of Engineers For Investors

Bernama - ‎Nov 10, 2009‎

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The federal government will work with the Penang government to identify a ready pool of engineers who can be sourced by ...

HR Ministry surprised by reported lack of engineers Malaysia Star

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Malaysia Kini

Leave PKR If Unwilling To Follow Party Policies - Anwar

Bernama - ‎Nov 8, 2009‎

PENANG, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given party leaders and members two choices -- stay ...

Toe the line or leave party, says Anwar Malaysia Star

About time Anwar warned the troublemakers Malaysia Kini

PM dismisses Pakatan plans for formal coalition The Malaysian Insider

The Nut Graph - Thaindian.com

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Sunday, September 20, 2009

Eid Mubarak from Penang City!

It's Eid al-Fitri again, so, Selamat Hari Raya for all Malaysians and all Muslims around the world!

As usual, despite the flu cautions, "open house" tradition in Malaysia continue to be held throughout the nation.

Here's a long list published by The Star for open houses in throughout Pulau Pinang starting with Balik Pulau and Kepala Batas:-

(Some cancellations were announced though, and even Chief Minister of Penang has been told to rest due to catching the cold yesterday)

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Penang on CNBC

Penang’s Key Role in Manufacturing

CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar reports on the manufacturing hub in Penang - As aired on CNBC on 14 AUG 2009.

Infrastructure in Penang

Lim Guan Eng, chief minister of Penang tells CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar that despite spending billions to build a national gas pipeline, the country is still lacking in gas - as aired on Thursday, 13 AUG 2009

Patients in Penang

Medical tourism has helped to push Penang to a more service-based economy. CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar reports on what's driving patients to Penang. - as aired on 14 AUG 2009

Sunday, July 26, 2009

1 Warisan @ George Town continues - post closing... (26 JUL 2009)

Jadual hari terakhir sambutan 1 Warisan (1 Heritage) di Pulau Pinang, hari ini, Ahad, 26 JULAI 2009:-

8.30am – 11.00am Pertandingan Chingay Chingay Competition - Jalan Padang Kota Lama

10.00am – 5.00pm Pesta Seni, Muzik, Kraf & Makanan Food, Craft, Art & Music Festival - Dewan Sri Pinang, Lebuh Light

10.00am – 10.00pm Pesta Seni Antarabangsa (Pameran lukisan, forum seni dan jamuan) Art International Festival (Art workshop, art forums & art auction dinner) - Town Hall & E & O Hotel

10:00 am – 5:00pm Little Penang Street Market* - Upper Penang Road

3.00pm – 5.00pm Gostan Forward Ceramah Persembahan Tarian oleh Marion D’Cruz Gostan Forward a solo performance lecture by Marion D’Cruz - Panggung Sasaran, USM

* THIS month, the Little Penang Street Market is three years old. And at the same time, the also Market coincides with Penang's month-long celebration of Georgetown's World Heritage Site listing. So there will be lots to celebrate at the Market!

As usual, it will have around seventy wonderful stalls, selling and displaying anything and everything from clothes, jewelry, paper products, a range of organic goods, household goods, knick-knacks, antiques and collectibles, and, of course, food. Creativity and heritage are key words at the Market, and that goes for the stalls. It is a collection of wonderful things that you will find nowhere else in Penang (or indeed Malaysia).

For more information on this month's Market, click here.

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Saturday, July 25, 2009

Penang in a Week (Week Ending 25 JUL 2009)

Penang CM only acted in '11th hour', say disappointed villagers

New Straits Times - Melissa Darlyne Chow - ‎Jul 25, 2009

GEORGE TOWN: The residents of Kampung Lorong Buah Pala have taken Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to task for acting too slowly to resolve the problems over ...

MIC's Mohan, Nine Other Men Held For Illegal Assembly In Penang Bernama

Buah Pala villagers to decide tonight on solutions offered by ... The Malaysian Insider

MIC Youth in Penang: Arrests, assault and memo Malaysia Kini

Malaysia Star - Aliran Monthly

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Garbage, Main Cause Of River Pollution In Penang

Bernama - ‎‎Jul 25, 2009

PENANG, July 25 (Bernama) -- Industrial waste is no longer a pollution threat to rivers in the state, but garbage thrown by the public into the rivers that ...

Penang Durians For Singaporeans

Bernama - Zakaria Abdul Wahab - ‎Jul 23, 2009‎

SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) - Durian lovers in Singapore can have a taste of Penang durian if they turn up at the Malaysian fresh ...

New EPU division to help Bumiputera entrepreneurs

New Straits Times - ‎‎Jul 25, 2009

The successful ones would be made role models for the others, who would be helped “to improve their standings”, he said last night when opening the Penang ...

EPU To Set Up Department To Assist Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Bernama

EPU study on solutions to toll hikes to be ready soon Malaysia Star

Lower toll issue proposals to Cabinet soon Sin Chew Jit Poh

Daily Express - Malaysia Star

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Penang Wanita Gerakan Wants Action On Fishermen's Woes

Bernama - ‎Jul 23, 2009‎

PENANG, July 23 (Bernama) -- Penang Wanita Gerakan has proposed the setting up of a task force to look into complaints by Nibong Tebal fishermen that their ...

Selangor Close Season With 5-1 Win Over Pahang

Bernama - ‎‎Jul 25, 2009

... to its 19th defeat, would be relegated to the Premier League after collecting merely 18 points to stay behind Penang, who have two more matches to go. ...

Football: Selangor will receive trophy Saturday night Malaysia Star

Alternative Rapid Penang routes for Georgetown celebrations

The Malaysian Insider - ‎Jul 23, 2009‎

PENANG, July 23 – In conjunction with the first anniversary celebration of Georgetown's listing as a Unesco World Heritage Site this Saturday, ...

Gerakan Wants Penang Bridge Discount Card Revived

Bernama - ‎Jul 20, 2009‎

BUTTERWORTH, July 20 (Bernama) -- The Penang Gerakan Youth has urged the state government and the Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd (PBSB) to revive the use of the ...

Penang targets domestic and regional markets to lift tourism

Malaysia Star - David Tan - ‎Jul 21, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN: Penang's tourism industry is eyeing the domestic and regional markets during this economically challenging period. ...

Penang Government Reminded Not To Take Away Agriculture Land

Bernama - ‎Jul 22, 2009‎

KEPALA BATAS, July 22 (Bernama) -- State Opposition leader Datuk Azhar Ibrahim on Wednesday reminded the Penang government not be too overzealous in ...

Thick haze envelops Penang

Malaysia Star - ‎Jul 19, 2009‎

Motorists travelling along the Bayan Lepas Expressway yesterday said they could not see the middle span of the Penang Bridge and the buildings on the ...

Your 10 questions for Tan Sri Azlan Zainol

Malaysia Star - Azlan Zainol - ‎Jul 24, 2009‎

Paul, Penang As a custodian of over 12 million members' retirement savings, capital preservation is important to us. The EPF has always followed a ...

Three key elements in savings Malaysia Star

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Buah Pala Possibilities

Malaysia Star - ‎Jul 25, 2009‎

Penang CM gave 2 options to the developer of Kg. Buah Pala. Firstly, the developer can go ahead demolishing the houses on 3 Aug 2009 and threatened the ...

Penang group secures RM2bil in building material contracts

Malaysia Star - David Tan - ‎Jul 21, 2009‎

GEORGE TOWN: Over RM2bil worth of contracts to supply building materials have been secured by about half of the Penang Master Builders and ...