IT’S not hard at all to be distressed by the BN federal government over the way the “Allah” issue has developed. That said, following the Jais raid on the Bible Society of Malaysia, it is equally troubling to see the PR’s failure in demonstrating it will and can uphold non-Muslims’ constitutional rights.
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What’s missing in Selangor’s FOI law
Guest Column by Sonia Randhawa
EVEN as the Selangor government is being lauded for introducing freedom of information (FOI) legislation in the state, much is lacking in the Pakatan Rakyat-led government’s enactment. Indeed, the Selangor government may be shortchanging citizens in the state with its version of FOI. There are two reasons why access to information is a vital right […]
How MBPJ flouts the law
Ampersand by KW Mak
THE problems of poor and uncoordinated town planning were identified and recognised way back in 2005 when the Federal Town and Country Planning Department produced the National Physical Plan (NPP). The NPP was produced after town planning, which was to be dealt with in state and local plans, ended up being unguided and not in […]
PAS and the alcohol ban
By Datuk Dr Denison Jayasooria(lusi / sxc.hu) PAS‘s move to implement a blanket ban on the sale of alcohol in all Muslim-majority areas in Selangor has now given us an opportunity to draw up guidelines on alcohol sale. While their call for a ban might seem drastic, it must not be viewed from a moralistic or from only an […]
MBPJ keeps mum on Section 19 project
By Zedeck SiewA dark cloud looms over Section 19 in Petaling Jaya (Google Maps) PETALING JAYA, 5 June 2009: The Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) has failed to disclose documents of public interest relating to a development project in Section 19, Petaling Jaya, even after residents’ repeated requests. “First they told us the documents were classified. Now […]
S’gor hopes for full Net penetration in five years
SHAH ALAM, 27 May 2009: Selangor hopes to achieve full internet penetration in five years, said State Exco for Welfare, Women Affairs, Science, Technology and Innovation Rodziah Ismail. This could be achieved via a RM2mil communication project to be undertaken by local private telecommunication companies and also those from abroad. “When completed, internet penetration in […]
S’gor MB calls for review of laws on public rallies
SHAH ALAM, 25 May 2009: The Selangor Government today asked the federal government and the police to review the laws pertaining to the holding of public rallies in the country. Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said a review should be undertaken so as to specify the criteria and conditions needed to get permits […]
S’gor form task force on Bukit Botak land scam
SHAH ALAM, 20 May 2009: The Selangor state government has set up a special task force to investigate the alleged Bukit Botak squatters resettlement land scam. State Housing, Building Management and Squatters Committee chairperson Iskandar Abdul Samad said the committee was formed to safeguard the rights of eligible individuals who were omitted from the list […]
S’gor to tap S’pore expertise for river project
By Gan Pei LingPETALING JAYA. 19 May 2009: Selangor government plans to tap into Singapore’s expertise in its Klang River Rehabiliation Project and would also consult non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on environment issues related to the project. Selangor menteri besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim had expressed his hopes to work with Singapore on the RM10bil project during his […]
Bar Council: More must be done for Orang Asli
By Ragunath KesavanTHE Bar Council is heartened by the Selangor government’s decision to withdraw its appeal to the Federal Court with respect to the Sagong Tasi case, which involves the 1995 acquisition of 38.477 acres of customary land in Bukit Tampoi, Dengkil that belongs to the Temuan tribe. Sagong Tasi of the Temuan (Pic courtesy of Suaram); […]
