There is a myth that things always happen in threes. Whether it is true or not, the new Penang Hill funicular train service has broken down for the third time since reopening on 25th April this year. The first breakdown was due to stray dogs crossing the track that resulted in a mechanical failure, while [...]
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An Unfortunate Turn
A recent article in The Star highlighted the withdrawal of a promotional postcard depicting a group of Chinese children playing cards in its “My Penang, My Experience” tourism campaign. The withdrawal follows criticism about the photo, especially in a Chinese language daily, that it might give people the impression that the Chinese community, even children, [...]
Old Problems For New Hill Train
It was not very surprising to see a recent news article in the Star that reported that the newly launched funicular train service at Penang Hill had to be suspended after encountering technical problems. After all, this IS the funicular train of Penang Hill we are talking about. It might not be obvious to most, [...]
Electric Trishaw
Every now and then, a simple change is introduced into an old favourite, which results in an innovation. Take for example the radio, which was changed from a bulky machine to a compact device through the introduction of transistors. The result was that music became easily accessible to the average person on the street.
A TV With Your Mee Goreng?
It’s no lie. Customers of a mee goreng seller in Butterworth, Penang do stand a chance to win a 21 inch television set in a lucky draw. In addition to the main prize, a DVD player and a mobile phone is up for grabs, and also 10 electric jug kettles as consolation prizes. This little [...]
Throwing Away RM250
That is exactly what a man did when he threw away a cigarette butt into the sea at Gurney Drive, Penang recently. The man was fined RM250 for his act by some Penang Municipal Council officers during an operation to enforce the state’s no-littering law. The man was among several who were fined during the [...]
Birds In The City
The most common birds that citydwellers in Malaysia usually encounter are crows, sparrows and pigeons. Crows are the biggest pests, while pigeons are not that welcome because of their droppings, and sparrows, well, they tend to flit around going about their own business. One other type of bird, however, means big business for some enterprising [...]
1,000 Dancers To Attend 1Malaysia Dance Carnival
More than 1,000 people are expected to take part in the 1Malaysia dance carnival at the Sunshine Square supermarket hall, Penang on April 17. Organising committee chairman Yim Boon Leong said that 30 dance groups had already registered to perform in the five-hour, non-stop dance.
Boria To The Fore At 1Malaysia Festival
One thousand ‘boria’ performers from multiracial groups will take part in a five-day 1Malaysia Boria Festival organised by Information Communication and Culture Ministry in Georgetown from April 28. National Arts and Culture Department director-general Datuk Norliza Rofli said they were from 58 groups, performing in the children, youth and open categories.
Batu Ferringhi Accident, Again
It is a sad day when a child has to suffer, especially when she is supposed to be enjoying herself on one of Malaysia’s most popular beaches. But that is exactly what happened to Arina Kirana Azrin, 5, when she was knocked down by a horse ridden by a man on the beach. It is [...]
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