Tag Archive | "democracy"
Let them know what you think of local elections
So the PR is apparently divided over the issue of local council elections ahead of its convention, according to the Malaysian Insider. Ai-yah, like that also cannot agree! What’s the problem? Still want to follow the old BN way of rewarding supporters through appointments to local town councils?
Continue reading...Fright for BN as Budget passed by 66-63 votes
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
It was fright night for the BN as the national Budget was passed by a wafer-thin 66-63 majority in Parliament last night. That’s 48 per cent attendance for the BN MPs and a 77 per cent turnout for the Pakatan reps.
Continue reading...Azhar’s antics on Youtube
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
In this era of Youtube, elected reps had better be on their toes when discharging their duties as they are coming under ever greater public scrutiny. Three video clips show Penang Opposition Leader (from Umno/BN) Azhar Ibrahim apparently gesturing with his rear on two different occasions at the Penang State Assembly last week
Continue reading...Surin contractor Wabina warns complainants
Thursday, November 12, 2009
The main contractor for the controversial Surin hill-slope condominium project in Tanjung Bunga has responded to neighbouring residents who had written in to complain about the construction work. The management committee of the Straits Regency complex nearby had complained about nauseating fumes, noisy generators and construction work at night
Continue reading...Democracy, Sarawak-style
Thursday, November 12, 2009
This is what happens when you raise inconvenient issues in Sarawak. From Bernama: DAP’s Chong barred from attending current state assembly sitting Wong said Chong had made the remarks outside the assembly proceeding that “80 per cent of the development fund is controlled by one person, Minister of Finance” published in See Hua Daily News and
Continue reading...Blogger Zorro questioned by police
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Blogger Zorro has been questioned by police who are investigating what they perceive to be a possible offence under the Sedition Act in his postings.
Continue reading...First Pakatan convention heralds 2-coalition era
Sunday, November 1, 2009
The inaugural convention of Pakatan Rakyat, held in Ipoh yesterday, has officially ushered in a new era of two-coalition politics in Malaysia.
Continue reading...Town hall meeting to de-congest Pulau Tikus
Friday, October 9, 2009
Here’s something interesting from the Penang Municipal Council, which hopefully will be the first step towards more sustainable transport and pedestrian-friendly streets in Penang. Pulau Tikus is supposed to the focus of a pilot project that could be extended throughout Penang
Continue reading...Are you a young adult…
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
… trying to make sense of what is happening in the world around you and wondering how you can participate in issues that matter to you? Then this event is for you. Aliran is organising an interactive one-day workshop in Penang this Saturday (26 September) for young adults (19-35 years of age) to raise awareness of
Continue reading...Pagoda collapse an omen for Burma’s regime
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
The Asean chair, Thailand, has expressed deep disappointment that Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to 18 months house arrest. Malaysia too has expressed similar regret. Both countries have called for the release of all political detainees in Burma
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- What happens when it rains in northern Penang
- Botanic Garden arches to come down!
- Abolish ISA protest in Trafalgar Square
- Canadian property market receives lift
- Leaning Arch of Penang: A poem
- Leaning Arch: Now you can’t measure the tilt!
- Berjaya-owned Sun spotlights sports betting
- Is this the shape of things to come?
- Pyschopaths on the loose
- Sarawak NCR land development: A raw deal
Asides 
This is the scene when it pours in Chee Seng Gardens, next to a controversial condo development project, which has exposed the hill-slopes. Elsewhere, the sea off Miami Bay and Moonlight Bay turns a muddy orange. Photos by Chee Seng Garden residents and Hymeir Kamarudin of Batu Feringghi Something must be done
The much criticised Penang Botanic Garden arches, one of which is tilting, are to come down, the Tourism Minister announced today. Apparently the decision was made after another survey in USM revealed that 71 per cent of 1,225 respondents surveyed at the Garden wanted the arches removed. I am told Ng Yen Yen also
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Botanic Garden arches to come down!The Abolish ISA Movement (UK) held another demonstration outside the Tourism Malaysia office on Saturday, 26 June 2010. Click on icon on bottom right of frame to toggle to full-screen mode – Photos by Danny Lim
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Abolish ISA protest in Trafalgar Square
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
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