I REFER to the latest posting in (Tun) Dr Mahathir Mohamad‘s blog, in which he criticised non-Malay [Malaysians] for asking for more concessions from state policies. In response to these demands, the current prime minister (Datuk Seri Najib Razak) has liberalised rules pertaining to equity ownership in some service sub-sectors and promised to set up […]
Archives for July 2009
Flawed system behind Teoh’s death
By KW MakDEATH threats, lawsuits and even face-offs with gangsters are some of the things I deal with in the course of my work as a councillor in the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ). These are occupational hazards that come with the territory. TeohOn 16 July 2009, Teoh Beng Hock, a public servant like I am though […]
Tough questions for Pakatan Rakyat
By Deborah LohCALLOUS as it sounds, Teoh Beng Hock‘s death is just what Pakatan Rakyat (PR) needs at the moment to re-galvanise public support at a time when the alliance has been experiencing interparty fighting. Teoh’s death at the Selangor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters on 16 July 2009, after being interrogated in investigations of PR assemblypersons, […]
MCA calls for royal commission on Teoh’s death
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 July 2009: The MCA wants the government to set up a Royal Commission of Inquiry to ensure that the investigation into the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock would be done transparently and professionally, and would not be doubted by the people. MCA secretary-general Datuk Wong Foon Meng said the party […]
Racialising Teoh Beng Hock’s death
By Zedeck SiewTHE Malay-language press continues to react to the death of Selangor government aide Teoh Beng Hock. Or rather, they continue to react to the outrage expressed by certain quarters over the tragedy. The 20 July 2009 edition of Utusan Malaysia ran a simple warning on its front page: Jangan melampau. The news report to which […]
IGP: Teoh investigation 60% complete
SHAH ALAM, 20 July 2009: The investigation into the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock, 30, is 60% completed, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan. “We are still investigating the case and, God willing, will complete investigations as soon as possible, and then make an announcement,” he told reporters after a briefing […]
Exploitation of forest not that serious: Zambry
IPOH, 20 July 2009: The commercial exploitation or destruction of forest in Perak is not as serious as claimed by environmental groups, said the Barisan Nasional’s Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir. He said presently, only 1.04mil hectare or about 50% of forest in the Perak was involved in such activities. “This is better […]
Teoh buried at Semenyih memorial park
ALOR GAJAH, 20 July 2009: More than 2,000 people, including several leaders from the Pakatan Rakyat, paid their last respects to the late Teoh Beng Hock at Taman Seri Kelemak here today. The crowd of mourners began arriving since morning to convey their condolences to Teoh’s family and later joined the funeral procession. The cortege […]
MACC: Stop finger-pointing, wait for investigations
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 July 2009: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has called on all quarters to stop pointing fingers at the agency for the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock, as investigations are still ongoing. MACC chief commisioner Datuk Seri Ahmad Said Hamdan said since the incident was reported, many quarters had issued various […]
Malaysia’s UN fan club
By Shanon ShahUpdated at 7.50pm, 21 July 2009 MALAYSIA has announced publicly that “respect for human rights has long been established given the country’s character as a melting pot of various cultures, religions and ethnicities.” This announcement was made at none other than Malaysia’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (HRC) […]
