Last-minute lawyer’s letter fails to block book launch

 M'sian politics, Malaysian elections  12 Responses »
Jul 312008
 
Last-minute lawyer's letter fails to block book launch

The forum on non-sectarian politics at the book launch A last-minute letter from Gerakan politician Chia Loong Thye’s lawyers failed to stop the launch of a controversial new book on Gerakan by authors Neil Khor and Khoo Kay Peng at the E & O Hotel. The letter was sent to the authors during the book launch at the hotel. Issued by the legal firm Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, it put the authors on notice that Chia would “claim for any aggravated damages that will arise from the launch of the book….” The book “Non-sectarian politics in Malaysia: The case of Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia” had already ruffled the feathers of certain quarters within Gerakan even before the launch.

Anwar drops a bombshell; opts for Permatang Pauh

 M'sian politics, Malaysian elections  38 Responses »
Jul 312008
 

Anwar has decided to opt for the Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat, probably after figuring out that the delay and uncertainty in neighbouring Kulim was going to be far too long.  Azizah is giving way for him, which is a pity because as president of PKR, which has the most parliamentary seats, she is the first woman Parliamentary Opposition Leader.

Speak up, engage when Penang Local Plan is displayed

 Civil society, Democracy, Development issues, Environment  No Responses »
Jul 312008
 

All Penangites should look out for the draft Penang Local Plan when it is displayed before long and make their voices heard. The Local Plan will eventually govern the use of land in the state and determine what kind of development is allowed in your neighbourhood. The Plan is almost ready now though it may be slightly delayed, from what I hear. Penangites – especially residents associations – must ask their State Assembly members and city councillors to brief them about the Plan once it is released. Residents associations must use magnifying glasses to thoroughly pore over the Plan for their respective areas. Don’t let them slip anything past you. The public also needs to demand an extension in the duration of time that the Plan is publicly displayed to allow more time for study, briefings and feedback. Usually, the plans are displayed for a month – but more time [Read more]

Anyone know a sodomy specialist?

 Health care, Human rights, M'sian politics  36 Responses »
Jul 312008
 

We learn something new everyday. Today’s lesson is that a qualified, experienced GP cannot detect if a patient has been sodomised. Apparently, if the Hospital Pusrawi folk are to be believed, that requires a sodomy specialist… err, I mean a gut specialist. This from the Malaysiakini interview: What led the doctor TRO (to rule out) sodomy? Why? Because Saiful mentioned that he was sodomised. Sodomy check-up has to be done by a specialist not a medical officer. You need a gut specialist. We don’t have one in Pusrawi. At the rate we are being enlightened on this err, delicate issue, Malaysians are going to be sodomy experts in no time. Maybe we could be a world leader in sodomy medical research – you know, sort of carve out a specialist niche in sodomy detection and patient therapy. After all, it appears to have become a national obsession.

Pas unhappy over Selangor but vows loyalty to Pakatan

 Ethnic and inter-religious relations, Islam, M'sian politics  18 Responses »
Jul 302008
 

Pas-Umno talks a bargaining ploy to strengthen Pas’ hand in Pakatan? Going by the reports in the mainstream media, you would think that Umno and Pas are on the verge of merging.  Mustafa Anuar has a round-up of the coverage. The latest is a Star report: PAS proposes hudud laws if it merges with Umno KOTA BARU: PAS will propose the implementation of hudud and qisas laws, among other things, if the proposed PAS-Umno merger becomes a reality. PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat said the proposal was in line with Islamic principles and could be implemented if both parties, which were now having ongoing discussions on Malay and Muslim issues, agreed to it towards forming a new political entity. But hang on a minute. Here’s the main story in Harakah Daily: Cabaran perkongsian kuasa dalam pembentukan kerajaan Pakatan Rakyat Mohd Rashidi Hassan Wed | Jul 30, [Read more]

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