Archive for the 'Democracy' Category

Permatang Pauh: Calm before the storm

Busy day: Pas Youth leader Salahuddin Ayub speaking at a ceramah on Saturday night (9 Aug) in Permatang Pauh - after having taken part in the protest against the Bar Council’s forum in the morning. Sharing the platform that night were Anwar and Guan Eng.

The next day, I wrote the following piece for The Malay [...]

Anwar, Parliamentary Opposition Leader from 27 Aug?

The leaders of Pakatan Rakyat consider the legal action against Anwar to be “blatant political persecution”; the whole nation is on trial, they said in a statement released today.
Wan Azizah was put on standby to serve as leader of the PR Leadership Council - just in case Anwar was denied bail.
They also reiterated their full [...]

Permatang Pauh gears up for pivotal by-election

The lull before the frenzy: This was the scene when I dropped by at Permatang Pauh the day after Wan Azizah stepped down as MP to make way for Anwar
The semi-urban town of Permatang Pauh is gearing up for a what could be a pivotal by-election that could influence the direction of events in coming [...]

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 [...]

Anwar to contest in Kulim: Pas assures full backing

Anwar enters the hall in Kulim to a hero’s welcome

Anwar publicly announces he will contest in Kulim “barring obstacles”
8,000-strong multi-ethnic crowd greets his announcement with thunderous applause
Hadi assures Anwar of Kedah Pas’ full backing
DAP to assist in campaign as well

Anwar Ibrahim was given a hero’s reception in Kulim, Kedah during an emotional night when [...]