Looi Sue-Chern

Sue-Chern is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow her on LinkedIn.

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Friday, 01 Mar 2019 07:11 PM

Penang activists hold another protest against reclamation project

Many are silent because they do not understand impact, says SAM chief.

Penang activists hold another protest against reclamation project

Friday, 01 Mar 2019 06:22 PM

Penang Muslims gather to warn others against insulting Islam

Not enough that the man who made allegedly offensive post has been charged, says group leader.

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Penang Muslims gather to warn others against insulting Islam

Friday, 01 Mar 2019 01:09 PM

In world first, Penang to adopt blockchain tech in halal industry

Technology allow products to be tracked throughout entire supply chain.

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In world first, Penang to adopt blockchain tech in halal industry

Friday, 01 Mar 2019 12:16 PM

Durians going to China soon, industry players told to get ready

Deputy minister Sim Tze Tzin says industry players need to step up their game to meet China's durian demand.

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Durians going to China soon, industry players told to get ready

Thursday, 28 Feb 2019 04:34 PM

Eviction from low-cost housing necessary to be fair to the needy, says Penang exco

Some peoople have been on the waiting list for low-cost homes for 10 years, says Jagdeep.

Eviction from low-cost housing necessary to be fair to the needy, says Penang exco


Thursday, 28 Feb 2019 12:00 PM

Fate of Penang’s mega-transport plan to be known by mid-year

LRT, Pan Island Link 1 and reclamation project among RM40 billion projects state says it needs to prepare island for the future.

Fate of Penang’s mega-transport plan to be known by mid-year

Wednesday, 27 Feb 2019 02:20 PM

Group to send reclamation impact study to federal body to stop ‘sea-grabbing’

Sahabat Alam Malaysia is also urging authorities to immediately stop ‘unjustified’ reclamation projects.

Group to send reclamation impact study to federal body to stop ‘sea-grabbing’

Wednesday, 27 Feb 2019 11:00 AM

Penang doesn’t need ‘posh’ Marina Bay clone, critics tell Gamuda

Penang folk fear that plans to develop reclaimed land will benefit wealthy foreigners, not locals.

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Penang doesn’t need ‘posh’ Marina Bay clone, critics tell Gamuda

Tuesday, 26 Feb 2019 07:25 PM

Two in five jobs will be replaced by AI in 15 years, says think tank

Youth unemployment rate could be made worse, so people must keep learning new skills, say analysts.

Two in five jobs will be replaced by AI in 15 years, says think tank

Tuesday, 26 Feb 2019 05:56 PM

Agriculture ministry plans own investment unit

Ministry wants to make it easier for businesses, investors to participate in agriculture sector. 

Agriculture ministry plans own investment unit

Tuesday, 26 Feb 2019 05:14 PM

Anwar urges PAS to confirm whether it paid Rewcastle-Brown

Why is Sarawak Report editor still allowed to make claims concerning RM90 million from Umno, he asks.

Anwar urges PAS to confirm whether it paid Rewcastle-Brown

Tuesday, 26 Feb 2019 04:45 PM

Avoid racial prejudices, Anwar says of Nazri’s remarks

No reason to doubt non-Malay officials who do their jobs well, says PKR president.

Avoid racial prejudices, Anwar says of Nazri’s remarks

Tuesday, 26 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

Congestion charges ‘good for Penang’

Activists from civil society groups say the planned peak congestion charge for Kuala Lumpur can help northern state, too.

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Congestion charges ‘good for Penang’

Saturday, 23 Feb 2019 11:00 AM

New Malaysia, but ‘same old, same old’ for arts freedom

Playwright Fa Abdul regrets that govt caved in to demands of 'sensitive quarters' against Sex in Georgetown City.

New Malaysia, but ‘same old, same old’ for arts freedom

Friday, 22 Feb 2019 08:01 PM

Zakir talk denied use of stadium due to football season, upkeep, says Penang council

Venue not available in June, says city council.

Zakir talk denied use of stadium due to football season, upkeep, says Penang council