“FOR any decision, the losing party will say it’s unfair, the winning party will say it’s fair,” says Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi. He says as people tend to root for the underdog, decisions favouring the government tend to be viewed as a result of government bias. In the second and final part of an […]
Keeping HIV/AIDS centrestage
By Nick ChooTHE stage, like any other forum, can be used to discuss issues that affect humankind, even though not all forms of theatre are interactive. Often there is a clear divide between the stage and the seats, which creates a sometimes necessary distance between audience and performer. This tends to work in favour of both actor […]
Muhyiddin supports 1Malaysia?
By Ding Jo-Ann“The goal of 1Malaysia is to make Malaysia more vibrant, more productive and more competitive — and ultimately a greater nation: a nation where, it is hoped, every Malaysian perceives himself or herself as Malaysian first, and by race, religion, geographical region or socio-economic background second and where the principles of 1Malaysia are embedded into […]
Zahrain Mohamed Hashim (Bayan Baru)
By Ding Jo-AnnBAYAN Baru Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Zahrain Mohamed Hashim’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. (Source: parlimen.gov.my)Name: Zahrain Mohamed Hashim Constituency: Bayan Baru Party: PKR (Opposition) (quit 12 Feb 2010) Independent (from 13 Feb 2010) Years as MP: Since 2008 Government position: NoneParty position: None Membership in […]
MP Watch: Khalid Samad (Shah Alam)
By Ding Jo-AnnSHAH Alam Member of Parliament (MP) Khalid Samad’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. (Source: parlimen.gov.my) Name: Khalid Abdul Samad Constituency: Shah Alam Party: PAS (Opposition) Years as MP: Since 2008 Government position: None Party position: Shah Alam branch chief Central political bureau member (suspended in January 2010 for six […]
“I’m not biased, I’m impartial”
By Ding Jo-AnnIT’S been a long, uphill battle for the Malaysian judiciary over the past two decades. From Lord President Tun Salleh Abas‘s sacking in 1988 to the 1996 poison pen letter and the 2007 Lingam video tape exposé, the public is not unjustified in doubting judicial independence. Familiar murmurings have begun again on whether anything has […]
Menyoal Islam = degil?
Oleh Shanon Shah(Bayang oleh mzacha / sxc.hu) SEJURUS selepas menduduki Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, saya menerima biasiswa untuk melanjutkan pelajaran di Melbourne, Australia. Bayangkanlah, sebelum itu saya hanya mengenal dunia Alor Setar, Kedah, dari kecil sampailah ke umur 17 tahun. Saya gembira bercampur takut. “Apa yang akan berlaku di Melbourne? Adakah aku akan hilang pelat Kedah aku? Apakah […]
Devamany S Krishnasamy (Cameron Highlands)
By Deborah LohUpdated on 2 April 2010, 4:40pm CAMERON Highlands Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Devamany S Krishnasamy’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. Name: Devamany S Krishnasamy Constituency: Cameron Highlands Party: MIC Years as MP: Since 2004 Government position: Deputy minister in the prime minister’s department […]
Gobalakrishnan Nagapan (Padang Serai)
By Deborah Loh*Updated on 2 April 2011 PADANG Serai Member of Parliament Gobalakrishnan Nagapan responds to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. (Source: parlimen.gov.my) Name: Gobalakrishnan Nagapan Constituency: Padang Serai Party: PKR (Opposition), Independent* (from 29 Jan 2011) Years as MP: Since 2008 Government post: None Party position: Central […]
The real pribumi of Malaysia
By Deborah LohOrang Asal at a September 2008 gathering in Kuala Lumpur IN an interview with The Nut Graph, Pribumi Perkasa Negara (Perkasa) president Datuk Ibrahim Ali was careful to mention that Perkasa wants affirmative action for all races. He was also careful to mention “native rights” in the same breath as Malay Malaysians. But despite the […]
