Jismani Hassan and his son were surprised by the sight of a white mousedeer at the Bukit Tekoh forest reserve in Langkawi while the duo were in the woods to hunt for honey. Recalling the experience, the 41-year-old man said his heart was pounding with excitement when he saw the mousedeer quenching thirst at the river bank. With the help from his son, they set up a fishing net and caught the animal which was named as "Awang Putih". Jismani said it reminded him of Parameswara and the historical origins of Malacca in the 14th century. A white mousedeer had kicked one of Parameswara's hunting dogs and the Palembang prince decided to built Malacca there. Jismani said he will be keeping Awang Putih though he was offered RM1,000 to sell it.
> No more 5% bumiputra discount for affordable housing in Penang
The Penang state government has decided in a state exco meeting last week to abolish the 5% bumiputra discount for affordable housing units in the state. The decision was made in a letter addressed to the Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) and Seberang Prai Municipal Council (MPSP) from the Housing Department of the State Secretary Office. The letter dated Feb 23 was leaked and circulated on social media. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Rashid Hasnon confirmed the letter, saying that the decision was made in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
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