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.
Check out this video about the elevated light rail system in Singapore, especially the comparison with buses and trams at street level.
About 50 people gathered in Tanjung Bunga this morning to remind the state government about its pledge for a seafront public park.
I cannot for the life of me understand why the convicted criminal Najib Razak is now being feted by certain groups in Penang.
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.
I am not sure which is the bigger “national embarrassment”.
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.
Today, I was horrified to see an popular park in Penang being ‘upgraded’. This involves knocking down old concrete structures and building an even bigger one, and as if that was not enough, pouring concrete over a large patch of open space (for what, I have no idea).
Wishing all of you a very happy Lunar New Year. This real family spirit (as opposed to the top-down version) is possible on the ground when manipulative politicians are not around to divide and rule.
Of late, many political observers have expressed alarm about how deep the “rot” has seeped into many aspects of Malaysian life, including the country’s institutions of governance.
I am not sure why the Ministry of Education is so intent on closing down Assumption School in Butterworth. We should be enhancing our existing schools – not shutting them down!
The Securities Commission – which says MACC chief Azam Baki controlled his own share trading account?
Or Azam Baki, who had earlier said his share trading account had been used by his younger brother Nasir to buy shares in 2015?
Not infrequently, some wonder aloud if there is any hope for Malaysia. Is there light at the end of the tunnel? If we don’t see light at the end of the tunnel, is there any point in persisting with the struggle?
As we usher in the New Year, the situation in the country remains fluid, even after a second change of government in three years.
Let us never forget how Parliament was suspended for such a long time under emergency rule during the year. Along with other NGOs, Aliran challenged this suspension in a legal suit – and the matter is still before the courts.
When Parliament finally reconvened, the Mahiaddin Yasin-led government fell apart – only for a fresh coalition to be cobbled together, this time led by Umno’s Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Today’s verdict in the SRC International trial finding Najib Razak guilty of all seven charges of criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering is an important decision with far-reaching political implications.
The Court of Appeal judges have delivered their verdict and agreed with the key findings of the High Court. They have also found that Najib had full dominion over SRC and loans funds overseas had been diverted.
The judges have upheld the High Court’s guilty verdict and sentence of 12 years’ jail and RM210 fine. But there is a stay of execution pending appeal to the Federal Court.
Still, the verdict has been widely welcomed.
How? There were several issues drummed up in the run-up to the polls.
Now can we get on with more important business? That seemed to be the general reaction of many upon learning that the cabinet has allowed the whisky maker to continue using the name Timah for their product.
Yes, Timah just means tin ore, as anyone could have told the bigots that. And no, Timah is not short for the name of the Prophet’s daughter, Fatimah.
It is amazing what a couple of state elections – in Malacca and Sarawak – and a looming general election can do to get rid of this non-issue. After all, how wa the government going to explain this ridiculous controversy to voters? Full article on the Aliran website