Zakir Naik not accredited to preach in Penang, says deputy chief minister
He must apply with Penang Islamic Affairs Department, says Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman.
Looi Sue-Chern
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New RM250 million Penang Islamic Hospital ready in two years
The hospital will have 200 beds, 20 of which are reserved for the poor in charity cases.
Penang Islamic council chief mulls suing Semenyih speakers over village eviction ‘slander’
Land dispute between Malay villagers and state authorities become ceramah fodder in by-election campaign, says Malik.
Don’t skip sex ed, teachers told
Deputy minister says topic must not be seen as taboo, calls for support from both educators and parents.
Stats Dept expects higher spending, income in Penang this year
5,000 household in the state to be polled as part of 2019 Household Income and Expenditure, and Basic Amenities.
Najib points to Dr Mahathir for Felda, FGV woes
Land agency was defunded in 1996, told to look for own funds, says ex-PM.
Please be truthful in income, expenditure survey, stats department tells public
The department says it has no way to double check the information received and it’s relying on respondents' cooperation.
Penang doesn’t need man-made islands, says consumers’ association
No need to reclaim land for more houses, says S.M. Mohamed Idris.
Penang council, private sector to repopulate George Town with co-living project
Penang Island City Council, Yeap Chor Ee Estate and Ayuh Bina Sdn Bhd join hands to redevelop shophouses into co-living, co-working space.
Muslim groups lodge reports against FB user for insulting prophet
Facebook user by the profile name ‘Foo Sing Wai’ allegedly posted a caricature insulting Prophet Muhammad.
Cool it with the water use, says Penang utility as weather hots up
Capacity of Air Itam Dam has dropped by 24.9% since January 1, says Penang Water Supply Corporation.
RTM told to explain omission of Pakatan leaders’ speeches in live report
Gobind Singh orders report following sabotage complaint.
Telco companies will soon be required to meet minimum standards, says minister
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is drawing up the criteria to define quality internet service.
