Looi Sue-Chern

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

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Friday, 22 Feb 2019 06:39 PM

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.

Zakir Naik not accredited to preach in Penang, says deputy chief minister

Friday, 22 Feb 2019 05:14 PM

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.

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New RM250 million Penang Islamic Hospital ready in two years

Friday, 22 Feb 2019 04:31 PM

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.

Penang Islamic council chief mulls suing Semenyih speakers over village eviction ‘slander’

Friday, 22 Feb 2019 03:44 PM

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.

Thursday, 21 Feb 2019 07:27 PM

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.

Stats Dept expects higher spending, income in Penang this year


Thursday, 21 Feb 2019 04:55 PM

Najib points to Dr Mahathir for Felda, FGV woes

Land agency was defunded in 1996, told to look for own funds, says ex-PM.

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Najib points to Dr Mahathir for Felda, FGV woes

Thursday, 21 Feb 2019 02:46 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.

Please be truthful in income, expenditure survey, stats department tells public

Wednesday, 20 Feb 2019 05:31 PM

Penang doesn’t need man-made islands, says consumers’ association

No need to reclaim land for more houses, says S.M. Mohamed Idris.

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Penang doesn’t need man-made islands, says consumers’ association

Wednesday, 20 Feb 2019 03:15 PM

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.

Penang council, private sector to repopulate George Town with co-living project

Tuesday, 19 Feb 2019 04:20 PM

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.

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Muslim groups lodge reports against FB user for insulting prophet

Tuesday, 19 Feb 2019 01:42 PM

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.

Cool it with the water use, says Penang utility as weather hots up

Monday, 18 Feb 2019 02:20 PM

RTM told to explain omission of Pakatan leaders’ speeches in live report

Gobind Singh orders report following sabotage complaint.

RTM told to explain omission of Pakatan leaders’ speeches in live report

Monday, 18 Feb 2019 01:40 PM

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.

Telco companies will soon be required to meet minimum standards, says minister

Monday, 18 Feb 2019 12:32 PM

George Town pilots high-speed broadband Terragraph

Malaysia is the second country to host a large-scale trial of the broadband service that boosts internet speeds of 5Mbps to 650Mbps.

George Town pilots high-speed broadband Terragraph

Friday, 15 Feb 2019 09:11 PM

Richard Malanjum panned for not acting against retired top judge

Retirement is no excuse not to hold someone liable for wrongdoing, say social media users.

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Richard Malanjum panned for not acting against retired top judge