Tunku Abdul Rahman was an icon of racial harmony and religious tolerance having married four wives, at different times that represented the different races. As the one who facilitated the dakwah movement and established Perkim, he did more than any other Malay leader for his race and his religion and he was never a… Continue reading Jalur gemilang: What is excellent about the government today?
Month: August 2011
Flipping back to PPSMI unprofessional and detrimental to poor students
LLG Cultural Development Centre views with grave concern the recent statement made by Muhyiddin Yassin the Deputy Prime Minister, who concurrently is also the Minister of Education, that the government is mulling the possibility of allowing schools to decide on their own whether to continue using English as the medium of instruction for the teaching… Continue reading Flipping back to PPSMI unprofessional and detrimental to poor students
Resisting any witch-hunt aimed at blaming the illegals
The statement by the Home Minister Hishamuddin Hussein that the presence of more illegal workers compared to the legal ones is a cause of concern and could undermine national unity reveals either an ignoramus or an idiot. Did he expect many less illegals given the super-efficiency of his Ministry and the other government agencies sharing… Continue reading Resisting any witch-hunt aimed at blaming the illegals
Who’s calling the shots: Najib or Muhyiddin?
One moment, the Prime Minister surprised almost everyone when he suddenly proposed to form a parliamentary select committee (PSC) to seek consensus over electoral reforms, in tacit concession to the heated demand spearheaded by Bersih 2.0. But in next moment – barely 48 hours later – he backtracked by saying that there is nothing wrong with the present… Continue reading Who’s calling the shots: Najib or Muhyiddin?
TBH ‘suicide’ finding: The impossible does not happen
Extracts from Teoh Beng Hock Royal Commission of Enquiry: Decision on the second term of reference: [119] Having considered all the evidence in its entirety, we found that TBH was driven to commit suicide by the aggressive, relentless, oppressive and unscrupulous interrogation to which he was subjected by certain officers of the MACC who were… Continue reading TBH ‘suicide’ finding: The impossible does not happen
Vote wisely in support of change
I am not a politician but I know politics affects the lives of all of us in everything we do – from the smallest things such as the price we pay for our utilities to the most important ones such as the future of our children. That is why I am here to give my support… Continue reading Vote wisely in support of change
The Short Memory of Malaysians: The Case of Mr. Khan
Many Malaysians have forgotten how much we owe to Hindraf and its supporters for awakening the spirit of dissent and conscience of the people against the Barisan Nasional’s unscrupulous use of state force and power. A little over three years ago, it was a Hindraf organized rally against the socio-economic and religious marginalization of poor… Continue reading The Short Memory of Malaysians: The Case of Mr. Khan
Politics of religion by PAS, Umno and DAP
Recently The Star tendered a public apology for its ‘mistake’ of publishing a photograph of a pork dish in an advertorial pullout on Ramadan delights. The photo and accompanying feature article were deemed offensive to Muslims during the fasting month. It is different in Indonesia where the country’s press freedom has in many ways contributed… Continue reading Politics of religion by PAS, Umno and DAP
Reason why MoCS rally called off
Foreword by Dr Lim Teck Ghee Readers who have been following the progress of the MoCS ‘Walk for Democracy and Reform’ assembly in Kuching will be as disappointed as we are that the event has been called off. This development, though disappointing is not unexpected given the extraordinary pressure on Francis and the small group… Continue reading Reason why MoCS rally called off
MoCS walk will proceed despite police threats
The MoCS ‘Walk for Democracy and Reform’ will take place tomorrow (Aug 13) even though the police have threatened to arrest anyone seen in the vicinity of its venue at the Museum Garden, Kuching. Movement of Change Sarawak chief Francis Siah said if police had been willing to give their approval for the rally, he… Continue reading MoCS walk will proceed despite police threats