1 July is the date when a range of subsidies and price caps are supposed to be removed. Of course, there are other ways to retain some of those critical subsidies. Check out this piece by K Veeriah in Aliran: Delay mega-projects and tax ultra-rich to raise funds for subsidies
Tanjung Tokong fisherfolk don’t want compensation; they want to fish
The state government should be thinking of protecting our food security instead of facilitating even more property development (for whom?).
People’s Agenda: Celebrate diversity and inclusivity
The Bon Odori brouhaha is another episode that shows us why we have to adopt a more inclusive and accepting approach to ethnic and cultural diversity.
Current events: Your views (June 2022)
Share your thoughts on the latest current events, including the run-up to the coming general election.
Inflation and food security: Your alerts (May/June 2022)
Here’s where we discuss the rising cost of living, including soaring food and fuel prices. What are the latest price hikes and what can we do to stop them?
Current events: Your views (May 2022)
Here’s where you get to talk about current events of public interest, including the run-up to the coming general election.
Najib lands up with ‘cake’ in the face
Two moments stood out in last night’s debate between Anwar Ibrahim and Najib Razak.
People’s Agenda: Promote equitable, sustainable development and address the climate crisis
Is our development – especially all those mega-projects – really sustainable? Are we doing enough to curb climate change?
Fisherfolk of Sungai Batu boost food security
Independent filmmaker Andrew has come up with another video, this time showcasing the fishing community of Sungai Batu and their role in promoting food security.
People’s Agenda: Uphold the dignity and quality of life of the people
Has our quality of life really improved in recent years? Are all workers able to live in dignity? Are families able to afford nutritious, balanced diets?
Today, we look at the first point of the five-point People’s Agenda. Anne Lasimbang, executive director of Pacos Trust, a community-based organisation in Sabah, explains why it is crucial to raise the dignity and quality of life of the people.
People’s Agenda: Why the need?
Here I explain the background to the People’s Agenda and why the NGOs felt the need to come up with the five key points.
Basically, we felt that the political discourse was neglecting the many pressing social issues of the day in the run-up to the general election. We wanted the political parties and political leaders to focus on these issues in their campaigning rather than on the divisive issues of race and religion.
People’s Agenda: Reclaim our nation!
Well, this is what my colleagues and I and our civil society partners have been busy with over the last few days.
The People’s Agenda was unveiled yesterday, with six civil society co-sponsors.
The theme of the agenda is “Reclaim our Nation!” with the slogan “People first, democracy now!”
Why was Jesus executed?
On Sunday, Christians celebrate Easter, the greatest day in the Christian calendar – yes, more important than Christmas – for this is the day Christians believe Jesus conquered death.
But we will not be able to grasp the full significance of the day if we do not look at the real reason Jesus was executed on Good Friday.
The rise and fall of the ‘LRT’
Check out this video about the elevated light rail system in Singapore, especially the comparison with buses and trams at street level.
What happened to the promised Tanjung Bunga coastal park?
About 50 people gathered in Tanjung Bunga this morning to remind the state government about its pledge for a seafront public park.
Najib feted on the island where Jho Low grew up
I cannot for the life of me understand why the convicted criminal Najib Razak is now being feted by certain groups in Penang.
Johor state election outcome – your views
I spoke to a couple of PKR people following the elections closely.
One of them based in Johor Bahru said Barisan Nasional would win 31 of the 56 seats if the turnout does not exceed 65% of the votes.
Which is the bigger ‘national embarrassment’?
I am not sure which is the bigger “national embarrassment”.
Flood on the ‘highest highway’ in Malaysia!
This short highway cost several hundred million ringgit for the city council to build. That’s comparable to the annual income of the Penang Island City Council.