Is Deepak Jaikishin a hero? Not in the eyes of those who believe a hero is one who gives his life for others. At best many see him if the comments in internet websites are any indication, as nothing more than a conniving businessman with a singular eye for self-profit. By baiting the public and… Continue reading The sweeping-under-the-carpet man
Month: December 2012
Tekanan mental kesan daripada gejala pembangunan pesat negara
Bulan Disember 2012 mencatat sejarah yang menyayat hati apabila dua peristiwa pembunuhan dan serangan ke atas kanak-kanak berlaku di dua buah negara yang terulung di dunia, iaitu Amerika Syarikat dan China. Kenapakah peristiwa ini terjadi? Peristiwa di Amerika Syarikat dikaitkan dengan betapa mudahnya seseorang memiliki senjata api. Hak ini seperti tidak boleh diperdebatkan oleh kerana… Continue reading Tekanan mental kesan daripada gejala pembangunan pesat negara
Malaysian carpet dealer names a new figure in scandal
Deepak Jaikishan names well connected lawyer in murder cover-up Perhaps the most crucial – and quoted – document seeking to tie Najib Tun Razak, the current prime minister of Malaysia, to a murdered Mongolian beauty named Altantuya Shaariibuu was a sworn declaration filed on July 1, 2008 by a Kuala Lumpur-based private detective named Perumal… Continue reading Malaysian carpet dealer names a new figure in scandal
Malaysia’s Education Disaster: The power to change the system is in our hands
As election day draws nearer, we will be asked for reasons as to why we should want to change the Barisan Nasional Government (BN). When the question is put to me, I tell people that there is no need to enumerate three, four or five reasons. One reason alone is sufficient for Malaysians to elect… Continue reading Malaysia’s Education Disaster: The power to change the system is in our hands
NGO proposals to complement Bersih 2.0 efforts
The Malaysian Elections Reform Programme (MERP) is a citizen initiative for the promotion of free and fair elections. During an interview with ntv7 on 9 Apr 2012, Prime Minister Najib Razak assured us that elections will be free and clean. We have followed up with his assurances and a coalition of NGOs is putting forward… Continue reading NGO proposals to complement Bersih 2.0 efforts
Tip of the iceberg of a medical crisis?
CPI’s introduction We received a letter of complaint on public healthcare services in Negeri Sembilan. A ruling has been issued stating that blood tests for many medical conditions can no longer be carried out by the government hospitals and clinics in the state. We are reproducing the complainant’s letter in its original Bahasa Malaysia… Continue reading Tip of the iceberg of a medical crisis?
The Toxic Waste That’s Not In Our Back Yard
CPI forewordThe Save Malaysia Stop Lynas (SMSL) application for a reinstatement of the injunction against Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (LAMP) operations will be heard in the federal Appeal Court tomorrow (Dec 19). SMSL filed for a judicial review on a court decision to lift the injunction on the LAMP temporary operating licence earlier obtained by… Continue reading The Toxic Waste That’s Not In Our Back Yard
Umno and the burning down of 1Malaysia
The Prime Minister, Najib Razak, has stated that his vision of 1Malaysia is intended to counter the growing national divide between Malaysians on race, religion and other sensitive socio-cultural issues. He has also argued that the aim of the vision is to strengthen national unity on the basis of inclusiveness – “this policy means that… Continue reading Umno and the burning down of 1Malaysia
Will the present government add to the legacy of corruption?
A recent survey revealing Malaysia tops 30 countries where business was lost because a bribe was not offered is merely confirming a Malaysian folklore. It is common knowledge that corruption occurs across a wide section of Malaysian society from the top to the bottom. A royal commission into the police not long ago has… Continue reading Will the present government add to the legacy of corruption?
Penjagaan bagi pesakit tahap kritikal
Perbualan bersama-sama seorang rakan yang telah menjalani pembedahan merawat penyakit kanser yang dikesan di kakinya pada tahun dahulu membawa kami merenung bagaimana nasib mereka yang mengalami keadaan yang serupa tetapi tidak berkemampuan mendapatkan rawatan yang sewajarnya. Dia sendiri telah diberitahu setelah menjalani pemeriksaan x-ray baru-baru ini bahawa sel kanser didapati telah merebak ke bahagian paru-parunya.… Continue reading Penjagaan bagi pesakit tahap kritikal