Epic (power) failure: Why is University of Malaya so afraid of Anwar Ibrahim?
Aliran’s P Ramakrishnan has released a press statement on University of Malaya’s reaction to a talk by Anwar Ibrahim organised by UM’s Student Council.
What’s happening at University of Malaya?
A couple of academics have informed me that all classes have apparently been cancelled from 4.00pm as the university appears to have gone into shut-down mode for today.
Meanwhile, a circular purportedly from the campus authorities is making the rounds:
Dolphins spotted in Penang again
Dolphins have been spotted off the coast of Penang again. This video was uploaded on Youtube on 14 September 2014.
As Indonesia moves forward, whither Malaysia?
As Indonesia’s reformasi movement reached its climax with the installation of the reformist Joko Widodo as president, what is happening within Malaysia?
Rare photo: Lightning streaks down on high-rise building in Penang
A flash of lightning streaks down and seemingly strikes a high-rise building in Penang.
Freedom Film Fest in George Town on 24-26 October
Look out for the Freedom Film Fest in Penang this weeekend, 24-26 October. This year, the festival will feature 10 films on many important themes such as Democracy, Housing Rights, Children’s Rights, Indigenous Rights and stories from all over the world including China, Belarus, and Canada.
High-level Pas delegation visits new KL Archbishop Julian Leow
A high-level Pas delegation visited the newly installed leader of the Kuala Lumpur Archdiocese, Julian Leow, at his office yesterday to congratulate him on his appointment.
New KL archbishop Julian Leow vows to focus on 4 Ls
The new archbishop of KL, Julian Leow, has said his priority is towards the 4 Ls: the Lost, the Last, the Least and the Little.
Penang open for business at very attractive rates?
Blog reader Michael wrote this in response to the drive to open up Penang to Big Business from foreign shores.