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Current events: Your views (July 2022)

A lot of things are happening:

Umno looks hopelessly split into a few camps. Will the momentum they had picked up after winning state elections in Malacca, Johor and Sarawak gradually evaporate with the price hikes that are hurting the people? Despite the keluarga Malaysia rhetoric, the Barisan Nasional parties show little inclination in taking a more inclusive approach. The price hikes and their impact on the lower-income group will be the BN’s Achilles’ heel.

Inflation and food security: Your views (July 2022)

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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

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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)

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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)

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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.