Archive for July, 2008

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 [...]

Anwar drops a bombshell; opts for Permatang Pauh

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 [...]

Speak up, engage when Penang Local Plan is displayed

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 [...]

Anyone know a sodomy specialist?

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 [...]

Pas unhappy over Selangor but vows loyalty to Pakatan

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 [...]