PADANG Besar Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Azmi Khalid’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. Name: Azmi Khalid Constituency: Padang Besar Party: Umno Years as MP: Since 1995 Government position: None Party position: None Membership in parliamentary committees or caucus: Public Accounts Committee chairperson […]
Archives for February 2010
Nur Jazlan Mohamad (Pulai)
By Deborah LohPULAI Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamad’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. Nur Jazlan Mohamad(source: parlimen.gov.my) Name: Nur Jazlan MohamadConstituency: Pulai Party: UmnoYears as MP: Since 2004Government position: None Party position: Pulai Umno division chief Membership in parliamentary committees or caucus: Public […]
A first-generation Malaysian
By Nick ChooJuwita Suwito performing in Ikano Power Centre (all pics courtesy of Juwita Suwito) NOT many can proclaim themselves to be a first-generation Malaysian, but acclaimed singer-songwriter Juwita Suwito is able to do just that. The former Malaysian Idol vocal coach, who worked with the finalists on the show’s first and second seasons, started off in […]
Dzulkefly Ahmad (Kuala Selangor)
By Deborah LohKUALA Selangor Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad responds to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. Name: Dzulkefly Ahmad Constituency: Kuala Selangor Party: PAS (Opposition) Years as MP: Since 2008 Government position: None Party position: PAS central committee member Membership in parliamentary committees or caucus: None […]
Hamim Samuri (Ledang)
By Koh Lay ChinLEDANG Member of Parliament (MP) Hamim Samuri’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. (source: parlimen.gov.my)Name: Hamim SamuriConstituency: Ledang Party: UmnoYears as MP: Since 2004Government position: None Party position: Ledang Umno deputy chief Membership in parliamentary committees or caucuses: Public Accounts Committee member Blog/Website: http://hamimledang.blogspot.com/ Adakah […]
Game over for Pakatan Rakyat?
By Wong Chin HuatGame over for Pakatan Rakyat? WHEN speculation is rife about the possible disintegration of the Pakatan Rakyat (PR), not least via media reports, I cannot help but ask two questions: What could Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak possibly gain by this? And what weapons do parliamentary Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the […]
Disability, sensitivity, and equality
By Deborah LohKarpal SinghTHERE was one awkward moment when I interviewed DAP national chairman Karpal Singh on 20 Jan 2010. He had not printed out the list of questions I had sent in advance, and wanted to see my list on a paper in front of me. He asked me to slide the paper across the table […]
Let there be light (Updated 4 Feb 2010)
Compiled by Nick Choo
Updated with fresh captions 12.57pm, 4 Feb 2010 LET There Be Light, the largest photography seminar in Malaysia, will be held this Saturday, 6 Feb 2010. The seminar will focus on lighting techniques, and will be conducted by internationally renowned photographer Joe McNally. Apart from sharing photography techniques, McNally will also be auctioning off five […]
R Sivarasa (Subang) [Updated 5 Feb 2010]
By Deborah Loh*Updated 4 April 2011 Updated 3:30pm, 5 Feb 2010 SUBANG Member of Parliament (MP) R Sivarasa’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. (source: parlimen.gov.my)Name: R Sivarasa Constituency: Subang Party: PKR (Opposition) Years as MP: 2008 Government position: None Party position: Central leadership council member* (following […]
Rafidah Abd Aziz (Kuala Kangsar)
By Deborah Loh*Corrected 2 April 2011 KUALA Kangsar Member of Parliament (MP) Tan Sri Rafidah Abd Aziz’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. (source: parlimen.gov.my)Name: Rafidah Abd Aziz Constituency: Kuala Kangsar Party: Umno Years as MP: Since 1978 Government position: None Party position: Supreme Council member* Membership […]
