PETALING JAYA, 13 May 2010: The five months the Malaysian government took to review Malaysian Maverick: Mahathir Mohamad in Turbulent Times has boosted sales for publisher Palgrave Macmillan. To date, the publisher has sold about 20,000 copies of the book worldwide since its release late last year. The bulk of sales were in Singapore, and […]
Being AIDS aware
Compiled by Nick Choo
HIV/AIDS is a global pandemic affecting millions of lives every day. Each year, the infection rate of HIV grows exponentially, especially in underdeveloped and developing nations. In Malaysia, 13 persons get infected daily. To date, 87,000 Malaysians have developed AIDS, of which 13,000 have died from AIDS-related illnesses. Perhaps one of the biggest challenges facing […]
Reclaiming 13 May
By Deborah LohAzhar Ibrahim (Wiki commons) MUCH as some of us want to move on, we keep being reminded about 13 May 1969 in fearsome ways. For many, in particular those who feel politically threatened, the date is a bogey to scare others into submission. That’s why we still have the likes of Penang Opposition Leader Datuk […]
No reply for 11 May 2010
By Koh Lay Chin(Source: parlimen.gov.my)THE following Member of Parliament (MP) has not replied to the six questions under MP Watch: Eye on Parliament as of Tuesday, 11 May 2010, the end of a two-week deadline. Her response will be updated if and when she replies. Name: Norah Abdul RahmanConstituency: Tanjung Manis Party: PBBYears as MP: Since 2008 Government […]
Siringan Gubat (Ranau)
By Koh Lay ChinRANAU Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Siringan Gubat’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. (Source: parlimen.gov.my) Name: Siringan GubatConstituency: Ranau Party: UpkoYears as MP: Since 2008 Government position: None Party position: Vice-president Membership in parliamentary committees or caucus: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly Blog/website: […]
Punjabi party wants in
By Deborah LohTHE little-known Parti Punjabi Malaysia (PPM) got a spot in the newspapers recently when it elected its first woman president, Dr Susheel Kaur, a senior consultant in social impact studies and population geography. The 24-year-old party has been trying to join the Barisan Nasional (BN) for the last 10 years. PPM represents less than 2.5% […]
Politicised mosques
By Shanon ShahZaidPARTI Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)’s Datuk Zaid Ibrahim is under attack yet again, this time for characterising the Selangor sultan’s “decree” for mosques not to be politicised as a “personal opinion”. It all started when Selangor executive councillor in charge of religious affairs Datuk Dr Hasan Ali delivered a pro-Pakatan Rakyat sermon at a mosque during […]
“Reforms necessary for Pakatan victory”
By Shanon ShahPETALING JAYA, 12 May 2010: The Pakatan Rakyat (PR) missed a golden opportunity to push for attainable democratic reforms after the historic March 2008 elections by focusing on its 16 Sept government-by-defections strategy instead. Ong Academic Dr Ong Kian Ming said since former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition […]
Rosmah ad placed on govt’s behalf
By Koh Lay ChinPETALING JAYA, 11 May 2010: A recent two-page spread in the New York Times, costing thousands of US dollars and featuring the prime minister’s wife, was placed on behalf of the Malaysian government. In an e-mail response to questions from The Nut Graph, the New York Times said: “The advertisement was placed by an ad […]
Mohd Nasir Ibrahim Fikri (Kuala Nerus)
By Koh Lay Chin(Source: parlimen.gov.my) KUALA Nerus Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Mohd Nasir Ibrahim Fikri’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. Name: Datuk Mohd Nasir Ibrahim Fikri Constituency: Kuala Nerus Party: Umno Years as MP: Since 2008 Government position: None Party position: Kuala Nerus division chief Umno […]
