Where does the SRC verdict leave Umno and PN?
The judge in the SRC case has found Najib guilty of all seven charges – a verdict that many had expected and many others did not think possible.
Penang state government should not burden people with more risks
This is the latest statement from Penang Forum. The financial risk from this RM46bn project should concern all the people of Penang. Bear in mind that the annual income of the Penang state government is around RM0.6bn per year.
Why did the Penang government sign the ‘PDP agreement’ so hastily?
There are several things that must be clarified, in particular: what is the status of the fisherfolk’s appeal to the Appeals Board against the environmental impact assessment?
The Consumers Association of Penang has issued the following statement in response to the signing of the “project delivery partner” agreement between the state government and SRS Consortium?
Does the state government have the power to issue bonds, ie to borrow money?
Another day, another mega project in Penang
With the rejuvenation of Nature during the coronavirus lockdown clearly visible, many had hope that governments would be more sensitive to the ecosystems.
‘Pesta Tambak’ continues in reclamation-obsessed Penang
Covid or no Covid-19, glut or no glut, the reclamation frenzy continues in reclamation-crazy Penang. This time, they are eyeing a prime waterfront stretch between the first and second Penang bridges – all 150 acres of proposed waterfront in four stretches along the coast.
Father’s Day tribute
Thanks to reader YMT for pointing us to this heartfelt song. We live in difficult times, so let us give thanks to those fathers out there who make life meaningful through their great sacrifice. And in these times of pandemic, for those dads who put their lives on the line for society at large at great cost to their own families.
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Is there something afoot?
Last night, I spoke to a friend of mine over the phone.
He sounded depressed about the future of Malaysia. “I don’t see much hope for this country.”
“Don’t worry,” I told him. “A lot can change very quickly in politics.” Deep down, I felt all those years of reformasi struggle – more than two decades worth – couldn’t just disappear overnight.
Why we should kiss the RM46bn ‘PTMP’ goodbye
The coronavirus pandemic has given us some space to reflect on the so-called “Penang Transport Master Plan” – in reality, a developers’ plan to reclaim three islands in the name of providing extravagant transport infrastructure for Penang.
The Goose and the Commons
This poem, written some 200 years ago, seems to describe the state of the world even today, especially when we see the commons (ie public land, hills, forests, rivers, coastal waters, islands and other public property that belongs to everyone) being sold for a pittance, privatised, stolen or seized with impunity:
Parliament couldn’t get more finely balanced than this!
Someone asked me this morning whether I knew the current state of our 222-seat Parliament.
Thank goodness, no funding for the RM100m Penang cable car project!
I dislike the backdoor PN government for so many reasons. But whatever its motivation, its decision not to fund the the RM100m Penang cable car project is a blessing in disguise.
High-stakes drama in Bersatu
Quote of the day: “There is no setiausaha kerja (organising secretary) post and he has no powers whatsoever, only susun meja (arranging tables). Now, Mahathir wants to sack Muhyiddin! You just can’t underestimate Mahathir’s staying power.
So a lot of things going on in Bersatu, which appears split right down the middle. Support for the backdoor Perikatan Nasional government will hinge on how this turmoil within Bersatu plays out.
Raya greetings to you all – a new world beckons
As night falls on this first day of Raya, I couldn’t let this day pass without wishing you all Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Here’s a song from the heart – “The Night When The Moon Is Surrounded By Stars”, a P Ramlee song.
Look how nature heals when people stay at home!
Blue skies, sparkling aquablue turquoise waters enticing you to wade in… when was the last time you saw the sea and the skies in Penang looking like this?
A happy Easter to all readers
Belated Easter greetings to all readers in these difficult circumstances. While some of us are privileged to stay at home and reflect and spend some quiet time, others are worried sick about their jobs and loss of incomes.
In the midst of a pandemic, Rafidah says a ‘new virus has emerged’…
The good news is that the daily figures seem to be tapering off a little. No new cases in Penang today, and at the national level, the recoveries have exceeded the new cases again.
Only one new case in Penang over last two days as nature gets a breather
It looks like the number of new cases has slowed to a trickle in Penang – zero new cases yesterday and one today for a total of 99 so far. That is a welcome development.
Martin Khor – Penang boy, global champion of sustainability
Martin’s passing is a huge loss for Penang and indeed the world. A St Xavier’s Institution alumnus, he studied at Cambridge University, played a leading role in Third World Network and rose to become a profound thinker, intellectual and champion of the global South.
Coronavirus: Lowest daily rate of increase in two weeks for Malaysia
The number of cases in Malaysia rose by 130 today to reach 2,161 total cases. That’s a 6.4% increase since yesterday – the lowest daily rate of increase since 12 May.
Covid-19 trajectory: How Malaysia, Italy, South Korea and Singapore are faring
It is difficult to make sense of the daily rise in Covid-19 cases and how we are coping in our battle compared to other countries.