Taib Mahmud responds to Global Witness expose (Video)
Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud has responded to an undercover sting video that suggested shady land deals were rampant in the state. See the video below:
Penang Forum, CAP oppose mega tunnel project
The Penang Forum Steering Committee and the Consumers Association of Penang have both released statements opposing the road-based tunnel project.
Sting video exposes Sarawak’s corrupt deals
Global Witness reveals the systemic corruption and illegality at the heart of government in Sarawak.
Pope Francis named after Patron of Ecology
The new pope has explained why he chose the name Francis: St Francis of Assisi (1181/82-1226) was “the man of the poor. The man of peace. The man who loved and cared for creation – and in this moment we don’t have such a great relationship with creation.”
Tian Chua’s car kicked; Gerakan office damaged (Videos)
A rowdy mob targeted Tian Chua’s car as he was leaving a ceramah in Penang while an unidentified man hurled a brick into the Gerakan office along Macalister Road, shattering a glass door.
Kee Thuan Chye’s book launch-forum in Penang is ON
You can’t keep a good man down for long. Kee Thuan Chye has found an alternative venue for his book launch and forum in Penang following the Penang Club’s shameful cancellation of his event.
Francis uses bus after election as pope
Pope Francis ditched a chauffeur-driven limousine and took a mini-bus from the Vatican hotel for his first official engagement.
Bala’s death leaves quest for justice unresolved
The death of PI Bala, who suffered breathing difficulties while having lunch today, leaves behind many unanswered questions.
New pope set example by opting for public transport
A lesson here for political leaders, urban planners and people everywhere: Before he was chosen as pope, assuming the name of Francis, Jorge Bergoglio had opted for public transport in his native Argentina.
Are Pakatan leaders softening their stand on Lynas?
A few nagging questions cropped up when I read an online news report about the Pakatan leadership’s latest position on the Lynas rare earth refinery.
Saiful’s father Azlan Lazim speaks (Video)
Saiful’s father Azlan Lazim joins PKR and addresses the press, raising more questions in the minds of the public about what actually happened.
Anti-Anwar protesters create ruckus outside PKR HQ (Videos)
A group of anti-Anwar protesters created a commotion outside the PKR headquarters in Tropicana this evening. See videos below.
15000 attend 308 anniversary at Penang Esplanade (Video)
On 8 March 2013, exactly five years since the watershed 2008 general election, some 15000 people gathered at the Penang Esplanade for a celebration to commemorate the occasion.
Time to usher in a ‘Vatican Spring’?
It is time for the Catholic Church to usher in a ‘Vatican Spring’ and realise the vision of the Church envisaged at the Second Vatican Council exactly 50 years ago.
Live – Aliran forum on the coming general election
Bringing you live coverage from the Aliran forum at the Caring Society Complex in Penang. Video streaming (if it works!) and live blogging from 7.45pm.
Live coverage of Aliran forum on Friday night
Airan will be holding a forum in Penang on Friday, 8 March – exactly five years after the general election in 2008.
Tunnel-highways: Public dialogue with Penang CM
A public dialogue with Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng will be held this Sunday. The event is jointly organised by the Penang state government and Penang Forum.