Democracy in Malaysia is evolving and maturing. Growth means change and growth often calls for one to leave behind zones of comfort and venture into unknown places. While some changes are slower to materialise, other changes that we can observe already taking place are truly refreshing. One of those changes which will profoundly and positively … Read more
Malaysian lawyers under fire; Judge: Many lawyers cluelessBy : June Ramli, NST 26 May 2008 Datuk Gopal Sri Ram says many lawyers don’t know how to prepare written briefs. KUALA LUMPUR: The standard of lawyers, most of whom graduated from local universities, range from the good to the grotesque, says a senior judge. “Many of … Read more
Dayak NGOs weak: Mawan By Gaing Kunding, The Borneo Post26 May 2008 ‘Our people who have been identifying with these NGOs risk being left further behind other communities’ PAKAN: Dayak-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are still very weak despite the fact that most of them have existed for a long time. Dayaks are, therefore, urged to … Read more
UPDATE: Organisers said the Walk has been cancelled as advised by the Police, but the talk by the Minister is on. Particpants are advised to go straight go to the NPC. ————————————————————————— Democracy in Malaysia is evolving and maturing. Growth means change and growth often calls for one to leave behind zones of comfort and … Read more
EC wants fresh voter roll By G. MANIMARAN and ZANARIAH ABD. MUTALIB, The Star May 26, 2008 PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission wants a fresh voter roll and this will involve the re-registration of the 0.9 million Malaysians who are already registered as voters. EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman (pic) said a … Read more
All Malaysians have special rightsDr. Azly Rahman http://azlyrahman-illuminations.blogspot.com/ “Therefore, the rakyat must unite and never raise issues regarding Malay rights and special privileges because it is quid pro quo in gratitude for the giving in of citizenship (beri-paksa kerakyatan) to 2.7 million non-Malays into the Tanah Melayu federation….Thus, it is not appropriate for these other … Read more
Tun Salleh calls for Inquiry into his dismissal By Ahirudin AttanSunday, May 25, 2008 Former Lord President speaks out. After nearly 20 years, former Lord President Tun Salleh Abas breaks his silence and challenged an aide to Dr Mahathir to call for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate a 1988 Tribunal that dismissed him … Read more
Standardising prices of subsidised goods nationwideBy MARTIN CARVALHO and PAUL CHOO, The StarSunday May 25, 2008 MALACCA: The Federal Government will standardise the prices of subsidised goods throughout the country next month, following grouses raised by consumers in Sabah and Sarawak over price discrepancies. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad said … Read more
UMNO’s Tuah-Jebat Dilemma By Dr M Bakri MusaMay 25th, 2008 The furor over Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s quitting UMNO cannot hide an increasingly obvious and ugly reality: Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s incompetence as Prime Minister. Ranting and raving against Mahathir will not alter this singular fact. Only an ardent few – his family members, … Read more
Avoid clipping each other’s wings in weathering turbulence By The Borneo Post Sunday, May 25th, 2008 MALAYSIA’S domestic airline industry has never seen such intense competition which, if it could be possibly sustained over a long period of time , might and indeed would bring considerable benefits to the travelling public in many ways, … Read more