THE “Allah” controversy and subsequent arson attacks on churches are making local and international headlines, casting a dark pall on Malaysia. In the face of this discord, a group of young people banded together in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, 9 Jan 2010, to spread a message of hope. They held placards that read “Everything’s gonna […]
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Police say “no” to Sat gathering
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 March 2009: Police have renewed their warning against those planning to gather at the Istana Negara on Saturday. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Wira Muhammad Sabtu Osman said police would take stern action against those involved as the gathering was illegal and a threat to public order. “We have warned them many […]
GMP assembly to go on without permit
SHAH ALAM, 4 March 2009: The planned peaceful gathering of 100,000 people in front of Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to hand over a memorandum to abolish the teaching of mathematics and science in English will proceed even without a police permit. Datuk Dr Hassan Ahmad, chairperson of the Movement for the Abolition […]
Youths need avenue to express on Perak
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Feb 2009: Youths who want to express their anger and frustration on the political crisis in Perak should be given room to do so but under watchful eyes so not to disturb the peace, said Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth chairperson Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein. Hishammuddin, who is also Umno Youth chief and […]
Not treasonous to question Sultan
By Shanon ShahSultan Azlan Shah (image source: sultan.perak.gov.my) PETALING JAYA, 6 Feb 2009: People have the right to question a Ruler’s decision which impacts the public, legal experts said. Asked to comment on the opposition towards Sultan Azlan Shah’s decision not to dissolve the Perak legislative assembly yesterday, Datuk Param Cumaraswamy said: “The public has the right […]
Police close Jln Raja Nazrin Shah
IPOH, 6 Feb 2009: Jalan Raja Nazrin Shah from the roundabout in front of the menteri besar’s house to the flyover at the Medan Gopeng junction has been closed to traffic until 7pm today. Perak police chief Datuk Zulkefli Abdullah said all motorists were advised to use alternative routes to enter the city and to […]
Double standards
By The Nut Graph teamQuote 1 “We found that since the organisers had personally met us and agreed to abide by the rules we set, we gave the permission to carry [it] out. The organisers kept their word and everything went smoothly.” The Selangor police chief DCP Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar commenting on the rally held by Universiti Teknologi […]
