Looi Sue-Chern

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

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Tuesday, 23 Apr 2019 09:00 AM

Tenaganita starts petition demanding justice for abused maid

Indonesian maid Adelina Sao died last February but her employer acquitted earlier this month, sparking anger.

Tenaganita starts petition demanding justice for abused maid

Monday, 22 Apr 2019 12:45 PM

Penang’s Komtar to house state’s first Urban Transformation Centre

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says the agencies that will be in the UTC are being finalised.

Penang’s Komtar to house state’s first Urban Transformation Centre

Saturday, 20 Apr 2019 04:25 PM

Penang on the hunt for waste dumpers in viral video

Duo caught on CCTV throwing pail of trash from Jalan Farquhar car park into the sea.

Penang on the hunt for waste dumpers in viral video

Friday, 19 Apr 2019 05:21 PM

Penang reclamation project advised to be green, smart

These are among the 18 recommendations made by National Physical Planning Council, says CM.

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Penang reclamation project advised to be green, smart

Friday, 19 Apr 2019 03:15 PM

Penang reclamation EIA report to go on public display April 29

Second public display follows rejection of first report in 2017.

Penang reclamation EIA report to go on public display April 29


Friday, 19 Apr 2019 02:05 PM

Putrajaya did not give approval for reclamation plan, admits Penang CM

National Physical Planning Council merely agreed, does not grant approvals for projects, explains Chow Kon Yeow.

Putrajaya did not give approval for reclamation plan, admits Penang CM

Thursday, 18 Apr 2019 05:45 PM

EIA approvals, conditions up to project owner to publicise, says dept

Penang Forum wants 56 conditions released online, but list has only been given to the media by the state government.

EIA approvals, conditions up to project owner to publicise, says dept

Wednesday, 17 Apr 2019 04:28 PM

Penang CM dismisses talks to suspend Zenith projects after graft case

Chow Kon Yeow says company and its chairman have been cleared by MACC.

Penang CM dismisses talks to suspend Zenith projects after graft case

Wednesday, 17 Apr 2019 04:17 PM

CM blames oversight for guideline violation in Penang highway report

The report shows a slope with many more raised barriers than is allowed by environmental guidelines.

CM blames oversight for guideline violation in Penang highway report

Wednesday, 17 Apr 2019 10:30 AM

Nearly 300 arrested in London climate change protests

Protests organised by Extinction Rebellion, which has become one of the world’s fastest-growing environmental movements.

Nearly 300 arrested in London climate change protests

Tuesday, 16 Apr 2019 09:42 PM

Death metal gig cancelled, no plans to postpone, says organiser

The 'KL for Satan' concert has been cancelled after protest from the Council of Churches Malaysia.

Death metal gig cancelled, no plans to postpone, says organiser

Tuesday, 16 Apr 2019 07:47 PM

Display online the conditions for PIL1 approval, civil groups tell Penang govt

The Environment Dept's terms for approving the project should be accessible for people to interpret them as they will, says Khoo Salma.

Display online the conditions for PIL1 approval, civil groups tell Penang govt

Tuesday, 16 Apr 2019 05:32 PM

Penang PIL1 contractor’s to-do list as ordered by Environment Dept

 Penang chief minister reads out the 56 conditions attached to the approval for the RM7 billion project.

Penang PIL1 contractor’s to-do list as ordered by Environment Dept

Tuesday, 16 Apr 2019 02:45 PM

PIL1 not a waste of money, Penang CM says

Chow dismisses latest criticism as merely the 'comment of one party'.

PIL1 not a waste of money, Penang CM says

Monday, 15 Apr 2019 03:20 PM

Make public highway plan’s 56 conditions, Penang govt urged

State govt can post them online so those with technical know-how can give critiques, they say.

Make public highway plan’s 56 conditions, Penang govt urged