Update: Major Zaidi has been dismissed from the air force.
Major Zaidi obviously believed that the truth would set us free when he highlighted what many Malaysians were realising during GE13 – that the indelible ink was not really indelible. But this morning a military court found him guilty of two charges of violating protocol in speaking to the media without approval.
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A heated exchange of words took place in Parliament when Azmin Ali asked whether the PM’s spouse Rosmah is eligible to use the government VIP executive jet, whether the PM was involved in the approval of the use, and if it is proper for Rosmah to represent the country or government in foreign affairs.
Be prepared for more congestion in already congested Batu Ferringhi if this project goes through. And that’s just for starters.
Ever fancied writing about current issues? Aliran is organising a series of four writing workshops for youths (18-35) on various topics.
Those interested, may register online. Click on the image below for more details.
Two representatives of Penang Forum, Dr Lim Mah Hui and Dr Tiun Ling Ta have been retained as councillors of MPPP and MPSP respectively.
This excerpt from the Malay Mail is revealing:
(Senior meteorologist) Mohd Hisham noted that most of the weather stations on the east coast have recorded almost double the regular amount of rainfall for December.
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Gerak Hapuskan Akta Hasutan (GHAH), along with Tasik Gelugor Pas, is holding a forum on mainland Penang tomorrow night.
Thanks to blog visitor tunglang for designing this poster to encourage people to do their bit to chip in.
What will it take to convince us that tackling climate change (aggravated by deforestation) should be a national priority in the coming year?