IN part two of an exclusive interview with The Nut Graph, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim responds to attacks against him by former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on his blog. Expressing disappointment at Mahathir’s attacks, Zaid says the former prime minister has done more in his political career to damage Umno and the nation than Zaid […]
Protecting residents’ gold mine
By KW MakCorrected on 20 Oct 2008 at 10pm PALM Spring @ Damansara in Petaling Jaya is a nice little condominium with some 2,180 condo units. With each unit paying between RM150 and RM200 per month in maintenance fees, the annual collection comes up to around RM4 million. This example is meant to illustrate the potential gold […]
H for Hair
By Amir MuhammadHair in my heart.That’s where you’ll be, you’ll be with me.Hair in my heart.No distance can keep us apart.Long as you’re hair in my heart. Amir Muhammad is a writer, publisher and movie-maker who lives in Damansara, which is more of a state of mind than geography. Amir’s Alphabet will have 26 parts but will […]
Pakatan Rakyat condemns govt action to ban Hindraf
By Elizabeth LooiPETALING JAYA, 16 Oct 2008: The Pakatan Rakyat has condemned the government’s decision to ban Hindraf, saying it clearly goes against the principle of basic rights and democracy. “Although we do not totally agree with Hindraf’s demands, we want to stress that the Indian community’s problems and issues must be resolved amicably. “We are worried […]
Rewriting the Emergency
By Nick ChooThe curators of the Emergency Festival! (All pix courtesy of Five Arts Centre unless otherwise stated) IT is a topic that few look back on when contemplating the evolution of this little land that could (or should): the British post-World War II declaration of a state of emergency in the face of communist insurgence and […]
The economic truth
By Deborah Loh(© Sanja Gjenero/sxc.hu) FOR many Malaysians, the economy is about putting food on the table, keeping the children in school, ensuring business is profitable, and saving for the future. But we are very much affected by global price fluctuations, especially in regards to oil and food prices. As such, the sudden increase of petrol and […]
Malaysian politics according to Zaid
By Jacqueline Ann Surin and Shanon ShahDATUK Zaid Ibrahim is convinced that Umno, the dominant party in the Barisan Nasional (BN), will not have the political will to reform and change in the interest of greater democracy for the country. The former Kota Baru Umno division chief and one-time Kota Baru Member of Parliament (MP), was previously suspended for 18 months […]
Leaked internal memo!
By Zedeck Siew(© Petra Roeder/Dreamstime) SOME background: a hypothetical friend of mine happens to be one of the directors attached to TV5’s hit original series, Keramat. Aware of its succulent potential, he sent along an internal memo — addressed to the head writer of the series and unwisely carbon-copied to everyone else — so I could make […]
Who you calling chicken?
By Wong Chin Huat(© Dmitriy Shironosov/Dreamstime) SOMETIMES you need to change for the sake of changing. It’s all about signalling to others: “I am willing to take extreme measures, so you’d better do something.” Even loan sharks know this. At some point, they stop calling the defaulter and simply show up to pour red paint on his or […]
Show me the money
By Tricia Yeoh(© Ian O’Hanlon/Dreamstime) IN opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s 13 Oct 2008 speech in Parliament, he called for a fresh budget, considering the ongoing global financial crisis. He said it was impossible for Members of Parliament (MPs) to debate an outdated budget. Furthermore, he said the budget was tabled under the former finance minister. […]
