FROM 1 to 7 Nov 2008, the Chinese media highlighted the historic victory of Barack Obama, and the controversy over the appointment of a non-Malay as the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) head. Additionally, the media kept up its coverage of the New Era College dispute between the academic staff and its directors. Nanyang.com’s 5 […]
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Hindraf and Deepavali wishes
Translation by Sevan DoraisamiFROM 25 to 31 Oct 2008, the Tamil press continued to focus on Hindraf and its struggles. Of particular interest was the help offered by Islamist party PAS to mediate between Hindraf and the government. “We are willing to be the mediator,” Malaysia Nanban quoted PAS as saying on 25 Oct. PAS vice-president Datuk Husam […]
Tomboys and street signs
Translation by Khairil AnharDURING the week of 25 to 31 Oct, the fatwa on tomboys, the proposal to put up multilingual street signs in Georgetown, and the need for the Barisan Nasional (BN) to change its focus were highlighted in the Malay dailies. On 25 Oct, Berita Harian reported the imam of the National Mosque, Tan Sri Syaikh […]
Contesting language and quota
Translation by Ng Boon HooiFROM 25 to 31 Oct 2008, the Chinese media highlighted the use of multilingual signboards in DAP-led Penang; Datuk Liow Tiong Lai’s suggestion to review the 30% target for bumiputra equity ownership; and unemployment of local workers. She Rong Kun’s 30 Oct commentary in Kwong Wah e-Newspaper said the original purpose of putting up multilingual […]
The social contract, MCA’s proposal and money politics
Translation by Khairil AnharTHE Conference of Rulers’ statement on the social contract, the MCA’s proposal for a second deputy chairperson’s post in the Barisan Nasional (BN) and money politics in Umno were the focus in the Malay dailies from 18 to 24 Oct. The statement, issued on 16 Oct, was about the special privileges of the Malay rulers, […]
The value of Valuecap
Translation by Ng Boon HooiFROM 18 to 24 Oct, the Chinese media highlighted the government’s plan to inject RM5 billion into Valuecap Sdn Bhd, Datuk Ong Ka Chuan’s unsuccessful bid to be MCA deputy president, as well as Utusan Malaysia‘s changing role in two different eras. Sin Chew Daily‘s editorial on 21 Oct, titled The impact of rescuing the […]
Of Mahathirism, debates and inflation
Translation by Ng Boon HooiFROM 11 to 16 Oct, three major issues were spotlighted in the Chinese media: the impact of Umno president Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s decision to relinquish his presidency; the debate between the MCA candidates; and the problem of high inflation despite lower petrol prices. Lum Chih Feng’s Oriental Daily article on 13 Oct titled […]
The ban on Hindraf
Translation by Sevan DoraisamyTHE banning of Hindraf, the rights of tea plantation workers, and school and temple issues received much attention in the Tamil papers from 11 to 17 Oct 2008. The government’s banning of Hindraf dominated the front pages of Makkal Osai, Malaysia Nanban and Tamil Nesan on 16 Oct. Earlier, in 11 Oct reports in Makkal […]
Furore over Tan Lian Hoe’s comments
Translation by Khairil AnharIN the week of 11 to 17 Oct, the Malay dailies gave extensive coverage to the fallout from Gerakan Wanita chief Datuk Tan Lian Hoe’s speech at the party’s National Delegates Conference on 10 Oct. Tan reportedly said the Malays were immigrants from the Malay Archipelago (Nusantara), the Indians from India and the Chinese from […]
Penans, New Era College and Gerakan
Translation by Ng Boon HooiFROM 4 to 10 Oct 2008, the Chinese media highlighted the plight of Penan children, the crisis at New Era College and the Gerakan elections. Wong Meng Chuo’s Merdekareview.com article on 8 Oct titled Hurdles Faced by Penan Students Increasing said that though under Budget 2009, about RM10 billion is allocated for education and training, […]
