MALAYSIAN identity is a central concept in Marion D’Cruz‘s life work. She’s a founding member of the Five Arts Centre, which has played a key role in developing boundary-pushing Malaysian local theatre. Her works of choreography often have political themes, such as 2003’s War on Iraq. And as a teacher at colleges and universities around […]
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Ten KPIs for Najib
By Wong Chin HuatUpdated on 13 July 2009 at 2.10pm (Malaysian flag image source: vigilenzmd.com) THIS Saturday, 11 July 2009, will mark Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 100 days as prime minister. Be prepared for the swamp of praises for Malaysia’s sixth prime minister and for his 1Malaysia vision. Three months ago, upon his succession, even his pinkish skin […]
Influenza A(H1N1): 48 new cases detected
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 July 2009: Forty eight new cases of Influenza A(H1N1), comprising 40 imported and eight locally-transmitted cases, were detected as of 8am today, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 244. Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said of the 48 new cases, 36 involved Malaysians and the other […]
Oh Ei Sun is PM’s new political secretary
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 July 2009: Academician Oh Ei Sun, who is a highly-sought international speaker-trainer-motivator, consultant and entrepreneur, has been appointed political secretary to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. An official from the Prime Minister’s Office said the appointment was effective 16 June 2009. The 35-year-old Sabahan, trained in law, management and engineering, has […]
“PR needs to formalise its coalition”
By Shanon ShahPETALING JAYA, 25 June 2009: Pakatan Rakyat needs to, among others, form a shadow cabinet in order for Malaysia to start having a two-party system, a political scientist said. Monash University Sunway Campus’s Prof Dr James Chin said Pakatan Rakyat (PR) had to first formalise itself as a coalition before talk about Malaysia having a […]
“Schools should check students’ temperature”
PETALING JAYA, 23 June 2009: School staff should check the temperatures of students every day before class to help prevent the spread of Influenza A(H1N1), said Gerakan’s public health and social development central bureau head Datuk Dr Ng Keong Chye. Checking temperatures daily would allow school staff to identify sick children and send them to […]
Influenza A(HIN1) continues to spread
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 June 2009: Influenza A(H1N1) cases nationwide increased to 69 with 10 new cases reported today, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said. In Singapore, the island state confirmed another 26 new cases as of yesterday, comprising 17 local cases and nine cases with travel history. This brings the total number of […]
Stop denying abuse, govt told
By Gan Pei LingPETALING JAYA, 18 June 2009: The Malaysian government should stop denying that asylum seekers, refugees, stateless persons and undocumented migrants have been treated poorly, said Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram). Suaram coordinator Temme Lee described the government’s ongoing denial as “disturbing”. “The government should…start taking steps toward improving the human rights protection of this group,” Lee […]
Human trafficking: M’sia wants US Embassy to explain
PUTRAJAYA, 17 June 2009: Malaysia will seek an explanation from the United States Embassy after the country put Malaysia on its list of countries suspected of not doing enough to combat human trafficking. Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said the move was to identify the causes leading to the allegations and claims. “In […]
US decision blacklisting M’sia “unfair”
By Zedeck SiewKUALA LUMPUR, 17 June 2009: The US’s decision to place Malaysia in the blacklist of countries trafficking in people is unfair, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Abu Seman Yusop said today. “I think it is not justifiable to put us on the blacklist,” he told the press in Parliament today. “This is as though we are involved […]
