(All pics below courtesy of Nancy Shukri) NANCY Shukri is the Member of Parliament for the Batang Sadong constituency in Sarawak and Wanita Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu secretary-general. Formerly the political secretary to Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, she was active in the Sarawak Federation of Women’s Institute (SFWI) and various non-governmental […]
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Abdul Manan Ismail (Paya Besar)
By Koh Lay ChinPAYA Besar Member of Parliament (MP) Abdul Manan Ismail’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. (source: parlimen.gov.my)Name: Abdul Manan IsmailConstituency: Paya Besar Party: UmnoYears as MP: Since 2008 Government position: None Party position: Paya Besar Umno division member Membership in parliamentary committees or caucus: None […]
Che Uda Che Nik (Sik)
By Koh Lay ChinSIK Member of Parliament (MP) Che Uda Che Nik’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. (source: parlimen.gov.my)Name: Che Uda Che Nik Constituency: Sik Party: PAS Years as MP: Since 2008 Government position: None Party position: Sik division committee member Membership in parliamentary committees or caucuses: None […]
Joseph Salang Anak Gandum (Julau)
By Koh Lay ChinJULAU Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Joseph Salang Anak Gandum’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. (source: parlimen.gov.my)Name: Joseph Salang Anak Gandum Constituency: Julau Party: PRS Years as MP: Since 1999 Government position: Information, communication and culture deputy minister Party position: Information chief Membership in […]
Joseph Kurup (Pensiangan)
By Koh Lay ChinPENSIANGAN Member of Parliament (MP) Tan Sri Joseph Kurup’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. Name: Joseph Kurup Constituency: Pensiangan Party: PBRS Years as MP: Since 2008 Government position: Natural resources and environment deputy minister Party position: President Membership in parliamentary committees or caucus: None […]
Chinese medium schools to the rescue
By Koh Lay ChinIN this second of a four-part series on education, The Nut Graph attempts to examine the problems that have become entrenched in the national school system. While public schools were reliable and multi-racial centres of education for Malaysian children not too long ago, today, parents who can afford it are sending their children to private […]
Going private
By Koh Lay ChinBEGINNING today, The Nut Graph examines the problems that have become entrenched in the national school system. While public schools were reliable and multiracial centres of education for Malaysian children not too long ago, today, parents who can afford it are sending their children to private schools. Those who can’t, opt for Chinese vernacular schools. […]
Najib’s tea party potential
By Koh Lay ChinIt is significant that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is making the effort to meet members of the public who take the internet seriously. It is also significant that he says he wants it to be a regular part of his leadership. In fact, he is having a tea party with his online fans […]
Abdul Rahman Dahlan (Kota Belud)
By Koh Lay ChinKOTA Belud Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan’s response to the MP Watch: Eye on Parliament project, which asks all 222 MPs six questions. (source: parlimen.gov.my) Name: Abdul Rahman Dahlan Constituency: Kota Belud Party: Umno Years as MP: Since 2008 Government position: None Party Position: None Membership in parliamentary committees or caucus: Public accounts committee […]
To donate or not to donate?
By Koh Lay ChinFOR some of us, a day without the internet would mean a day of semi-paralysis. We work and play, and learn and share news online. I shopped online this month for bus tickets, concert tickets and a book. But I have not donated a single sen to Haiti, even though watching videos of the earthquake […]
