GEORGE TOWN: Even before polling day, Pakatan Harapan and its ally Barisan Nasional knew Penang was theirs. At the launch of their unity manifesto two days after nomination, Penang PKR vice-chairman Goh Choon Aik predicted they would secure 26 out of the 40 state seats. As polling day drew closer, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow believed that...
KUALA TERENGGANU: Towards the middle of the campaigning period for the state polls, word on the street was that Perikatan Nasional had already captured all but one state seat – Telemung. It just needed to make that victory official via the Election Commission on Aug 12. Sources within Perikatan said this is why their war-cry was 32-0. Data...
TANJONG KARANG: Former Umno stalwart Tan Sri Noh Omar (pic) has told Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to step down as party president after its dismal performance in the six state elections. He said Ahmad Zahid should take responsibility for Umno’s defeats while denying the latter’s accusation that he (Noh) had sabotaged Umno, instead pointing...
PETALING JAYA: Amid talk that Muda had caused a split in votes for Pakatan Harapan, a PKR leader has voiced reservations about the application from the Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman-led (pic) party to join the coalition. “I don’t think the Pakatan leadership will look kindly into Muda’s application after this episode,” said PKR central leadership...
PETALING JAYA: Caretaker Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor did not commit any election offence by displaying his ballot paper, according to two lawyers. Legal practitioner Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun said there was nothing in the law that prohibits anyone from voluntarily disclosing their own vote. “The relevant section would be Section 5...
KUALA LUMPUR: There are growing calls within Umno for Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to resign as party president and take responsibility for its disastrous showing in Saturday’s state elections. Leading the pack is former Terengganu mentri besar Tan Sri Idris Jusoh, who said Umno was wiped out in all seats across the state. “Umno lost...
GEORGE TOWN: Padang Kota candidate Chow Kon Yeow (pic) said voting has been going smoothly since Saturday (Aug 12) morning. “Today is the day for Penangites to decide who they want to lead them for the next five years. “Last night’s final ceramah in Karpal Singh Drive was the biggest and nothing untoward was reported. “It was held...
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Dr P Ramasamy has officially tendered his resignation as a DAP member. The incumbent Prai assemblyman and caretaker deputy chief minister announced his resignation at his service centre in Perai here on Thursday (Aug 10). "I've submitted my resignation as Chai Leng Park DAP branch chairman and Penang DAP deputy chairman. "The letters were sent to...
GEORGE TOWN: Penang has decided not to declare Aug 12 as a special state holiday for the state election. "However, employers are reminded to give priority and opportunity for employees who are working to go out and vote," said caretaker chief minister Chow Kon Yeow in a Facebook post Tuesday (Aug 8). Earlier, Bagan MP Lim Guan...
When it comes to Penang hawker food, I believe wantan mee is not going to be even top 5 for most people. Off top of my head it’ll usually come after char kuih teow, laksa, curry mee, prawn mee, kuih teow th’ng, and more. However, if you’re heading up to Penang for a food trip (what kinda other trip would you have to...
