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.