THE following Members of Parliament (MPs) have not replied to the six questions under MP Watch: Eye on Parliament as of Wednesday, 10 March 2010, the end of a two-week deadline. Their responses will be updated if and when they reply. (source: parlimen.gov.my) Name: Kong Cho HaConstituency: Lumut Party: MCAYears as MP: Since 2004 Government […]
Archives for March 2010
Whither national education?
By Deborah LohIN this final of a four-part series on education, The Nut Graph attempts to examine the problems that have become entrenched in the national school system. While public schools were reliable and multi-racial centres of education for Malaysian children not too long ago, today, parents who can afford it are sending their children to private […]
Salahuddin Ayub (Kubang Kerian)
By Deborah LohKUBANG Kerian Member of Parliament (MP) Salahuddin Ayub’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. (source: parlimen.gov.my) Name: Salahuddin Ayub Constituency: Kubang Kerian Party: PAS (Opposition) Years as MP: Since 2004 Government post: None Party position: Vice-president Membership in parliamentary committee or caucus: Asean Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus member […]
“Every right to be here”
By Nick ChooShanthini Venugopal, with son Hari and cat (All pics courtesy of Shanthini Venugopal)SINGER, actor, director and teacher Shanthini Venugopal has been in the Malaysian theatre industry for nearly three decades, having worked with various theatre companies since 1981. She is a pioneer member of The Instant Cafe Theatre Company. She has starred in films, including […]
Lim Kit Siang (Ipoh Timur)
By Deborah LohTHE following Member of Parliament (MP) has not replied to the six questions under MP Watch: Eye on Parliament as of Tuesday, 9 March 2010, the end of a two-week deadline. His response will be updated if and when he replies. (source: parlimen.gov.my)Name: Lim Kit SiangConstituency: Ipoh Timur Party: DAP (Opposition) Years as MP: 1969-1974 […]
The home schooling option
By Deborah LohCorrected at 12:10pm, 10 March 2010 IN this third of a four-part series on education, The Nut Graph attempts to examine the problems that have become entrenched in the national school system. While public schools were reliable and multi-racial centres of education for Malaysian children not too long ago, today, parents who can afford it […]
Najib on caning: Who’s listening?
By Ding Jo-Ann“Islam is a religion of compassion and mercy. It is not about corporal punishment. That is the last resort. “That’s how it should be practised. We must not go overboard.” Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak commenting on the sentencing of Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno in July 2009 to six cane strokes after she pleaded […]
Abdullah Md Zin (Besut)
By Deborah LohBESUT Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Dr Abdullah Md Zin’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. Name: Abdullah Md Zin Constituency: Besut Party: Umno Years as MP: Since 2004 Government position: Religious advisor to the prime minister Party position: Besut division treasurer Membership in parliamentary […]
No replies for 8 March 2010 (Updated)
By Deborah Loh(Updated 8 April 2010 at 12pm) THE following Members of Parliament (MPs) have not replied to the six questions under MP Watch: Eye on Parliament as of Monday, 8 March 2010, the end of a two-week deadline. Their responses will be updated if and when they reply. (source: parlimen.gov.my) Name: Ismail Mohamed SaidConstituency: Kuala Krau […]
Spotlight on party democracy
By Shanon ShahIs Malaysia on the way to becoming more democratic? (© flydime | Flickr) IT has now been two full years since the historic March 2008 elections in Malaysia. But during this period, what have Malaysians actually learnt about the nature of democracy? Is Malaysia on the way to becoming more democratic? Citizens can use several […]
