Elections are important but they should be seen in the context of a much larger struggle for reforms and change played out over decades.
This is something I wrote before the Sibu by-election, but it still holds true any time. Continue reading »
Jun 032010
Can we reverse the damage that is being done to our society, to the environment and to the social fabric?
Is there hope for the future in this era of climate chaos, dwindling resources and social problems?
Aug 072009
In the confusion that surrounds the Kg Buah Pala crisis, a different version of events over the last 24 hours has emerged.
About 80 per cent of the villagers participated in a meeting last night along with several activists. The villagers are understandably upset – there is a strong sense that they have experienced a grave injustice.
The meeting was witnessed by Sungai Siput MP Dr Jeyakumar Devaraj, who revealed some of the villagers’ main reservations over the developer’s offer.
According to him, the villagers have agreed in principle to the developer’s proposal – but subject to further fleshing out and clarification to ensure they are given a decent deal that protects their interests.
They are willing to dialogue and negotiate further with the developer and the state government on these points.
- Their main reservation centres on the number of houses: 24 terrace houses is simply not going to be enough given that there are over 40 families (though not as high as the 60-odd families mentioned by some villagers). So they need more than 24 terrace houses.
