Looi Sue-Chern

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

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Monday, 27 Nov 2017 03:41 PM

TV Al Hijrah lost money 3 years in a row, says AG's report

The government-funded broadcaster has weak programme assessment process, administrative and financial management, it says.

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TV Al Hijrah lost money 3 years in a row, says AG's report

Saturday, 25 Nov 2017 12:59 PM

Discounts will show in coming water bills, says Penang water supply corp

Discount will not show on bills meter readers issue on the spot to the consumer, says Penang Water Supply Corporation.

Discounts will show in coming water bills, says Penang water supply corp

Saturday, 25 Nov 2017 11:00 AM

Flood victims attempt to rebuild their lives on little or no savings

High and dry disaster-struck Penangites sift though the debris for salvageable items while they await government aid.

Flood victims attempt to rebuild their lives on little or no savings

Friday, 24 Nov 2017 01:48 PM

3 weeks later, flood-hit Penang folk are picking up the pieces 

For those running a small business, it is a headache deciding whether to repair the home or the shop first.

3 weeks later, flood-hit Penang folk are picking up the pieces 

Thursday, 23 Nov 2017 07:00 AM

Owning a home a pipe dream for public housing tenants

With their low incomes, even paying the RM100 rent can be a struggle.

Owning a home a pipe dream for public housing tenants


Tuesday, 21 Nov 2017 01:22 PM

Penang flood relief fund open for application

Disaster victims in the state may now apply to the Penang government for one-off cash relief of RM700.

Penang flood relief fund open for application

Tuesday, 21 Nov 2017 11:00 AM

Penang harvests cheaper fruit in rare second durian season

Durian lovers are delighted, orchard owners less so with plunging prices for the ‘king of fruits’.

Penang harvests cheaper fruit in rare second durian season

Monday, 20 Nov 2017 03:30 PM

Penang food aid programme gets boost from hotels

State government signs MoU with Food Aid Foundation to improve operations.

Penang food aid programme gets boost from hotels

Monday, 20 Nov 2017 11:00 AM

Slew of disasters both boon and bane for Penang government, say analysts

State government deserves kudos for efficient disaster management that is people-focused.

Slew of disasters both boon and bane for Penang government, say analysts

Sunday, 19 Nov 2017 02:39 PM

Guan Eng asks Putrajaya to send cash aid to flood victims

RM400 and RM700 that Penang is giving to each family is not enough, says CM.

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Sunday, 19 Nov 2017 12:11 PM

Penang’s weather alert system not illegal, says CM’s legal officer

Penang to work with other countries to have own weather alert system as it has no faith in Meteorological Department.

Penang’s weather alert system not illegal, says CM’s legal officer

Sunday, 19 Nov 2017 11:00 AM

Penang fish farmers face ruin in storm's aftermath

Some looking at losses in the millions as they struggle to pick up the pieces.

Penang fish farmers face ruin in storm's aftermath

Friday, 17 Nov 2017 08:35 PM

Bersatu will explain AGM issue, says Muhyiddin

Opposition party to meet Registrar of Societies to explain failure to hold first annual general meeting.

Bersatu will explain AGM issue, says Muhyiddin

Friday, 17 Nov 2017 03:16 PM

Penang received only RM35,500 flood relief aid since 2013

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng says the state received the least amount of financial aid from 2013 to 2017.

Penang received only RM35,500 flood relief aid since 2013

Thursday, 16 Nov 2017 03:30 PM

Penang clean-up almost completed, says Lim

But the chief minister says a viral message claiming that a second severe storm is heading for Penang is still circulating.

Penang clean-up almost completed, says Lim