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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Buzzes that closed 2009 in Penang...

Peace in Penang as New Year arrives

New Straits Times - ‎Dec 31, 2009‎
PENANG: Thousands of locals and tourists welcomed 2010 in Penang, ushered the new year in a joyous atmosphere filled with exuberance amid mesmerizing ...
Fortress Penang Malaysia Star

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

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) ...

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


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 ...

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 ...

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, ...
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 ...


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