Looi Sue-Chern

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

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Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 04:02 PM

Penang may buy back low-cost homes from better-off owners

This is to ensure enough housing for all, curb illegal renting problem, says state housing exco. 

Penang may buy back low-cost homes from better-off owners

Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 03:15 PM

Penang rep defends suggestion to charge outstation cars

Move could help tackle congestion in the state, be used for maintenance, says Jason Ong Khan Lee.

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Penang rep defends suggestion to charge outstation cars

Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 12:10 PM

Penang mulls restructuring GLCs

State corporations empowered to be more competitive, independent and productive so they could each achieve their objectives.

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Penang mulls restructuring GLCs

Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 11:51 AM

No ban on cigarette sales in eateries yet, says Penang health exco

No ruling on designated smoking areas at restaurants either, says Dr Afif Bahardin.

No ban on cigarette sales in eateries yet, says Penang health exco

Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018 06:50 PM

Religious enforcement must be within the law, says Mujahid

Minister in PM's Dept says he will leave issue of Badar Squad to Kedah exco.

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Religious enforcement must be within the law, says Mujahid


Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018 05:24 PM

Penang considers requesting proposals for water taxis

They can link different island routes with mainland Seberang Prai, says Chow Kon Yeow.

Penang considers requesting proposals for water taxis

Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018 04:28 PM

PKR sorting out doubtful votes over next 24 hours

Zuraida Kamaruddin says party will be able to confirm all results tomorrow.

PKR sorting out doubtful votes over next 24 hours

Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018 03:44 PM

Plastic waste importers make ‘false claims’ to beat ban, says minister

They declare their shipments under different names, says Zuraida Kamaruddin.

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Plastic waste importers make ‘false claims’ to beat ban, says minister

Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018 03:36 PM

Police investigation of Bukit Kukus landslide almost done

They have been looking into it for criminal negligence.

Police investigation of Bukit Kukus landslide almost done

Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018 02:42 PM

All local councils to shut down illegal waste processing factories

Ministry circulars sent out nationwide for action, says Zuraida Kamaruddin.

All local councils to shut down illegal waste processing factories

Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018 08:00 PM

Reform teaching as first step to education overhaul, say educationists

Teachers are barely coping with their heavy workload, they say.

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Reform teaching as first step to education overhaul, say educationists

Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018 01:59 PM

Charge non-Penang vehicles to overcome congestion, rep says

Kebun Bunga rep Jason Ong says it will help reduce the number of vehicles arriving in Penang.

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Charge non-Penang vehicles to overcome congestion, rep says

Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018 11:32 AM

No loose soil issue in Bukit Kukus landslide, says Penang exco

Don't jump to conclusions, says Jagdeep Singh Deo.

No loose soil issue in Bukit Kukus landslide, says Penang exco

Monday, 12 Nov 2018 06:58 PM

Penang commits to hillside development guidelines

Local government exco says he has called on Putrajaya to consider streamlining the national policy on footprints on slopes to match the state's.

Penang commits to hillside development guidelines

Monday, 12 Nov 2018 04:17 PM

PKR Youth No. 2 plans motion calling for review of polls process

Dr Afif Bahardin says party's public reputation has taken a hit due to the numerous issues plaguing its elections.

PKR Youth No. 2 plans motion calling for review of polls process