President Hugo Chavez who has passed away reduced poverty and income inequalities in Venezuela, empowered his people through participatory local democracy, and built a bulwark against neoliberalism in Latin America. See below for a video discussion of his legacy.
Tunnel-highways: Public dialogue with Penang CM
A public dialogue with Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng will be held this Sunday. The event is jointly organised by the Penang state government and Penang Forum.
Zarul Ahmad Zulkifli on the tunnel-highways
Konsortium Zenith BUCG Sdn Bhd chairperson Zarul Ahmad Zulkifli has denied that the Penang highways-tunnel project will be undertaken by a RM2 firm.
Teluk Intan DAP ceramah disrupted by pro-BN mob (Video)
A DAP ceramah in Teluk Intan two nights ago was disrupted by a pro-BN mob of about 40 youths and teenagers.
Tunnel-highways: More details on firms needed
The Penang state government has released some details of the companies involved in the tunnel-highways project – but more details are required.
Heartthrob Chester See overshadows Najib at youth concert
As the situation in Lahad Datu deteriorated, Najib and Rosmah took to the stage of a youth concert at Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus on Saturday night – but they were promptly overshadowed by screams for three Youtube hearthrobs.
Penang Club president’s apology ‘meaningless’; Kee’s event should proceed: Ex-president
A former Penang Club president has dismissed as “meaningless” the incumbent president’s reported apology over the cancellation of best-selling writer Kee Thuan Chye’s book launch and forum on the coming general elections.
Tunnel-highways project: Guan Eng responds
Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has responded to the concerns aired earlier on this blog.
Tunnel vision in Penang highway agenda
Yesterday, representatives of Penang Forum raised serious concerns with the Penang state government over the three highways and tunnel project.
UKM students hold protest during Rosmah’s visit (Video)
A few dozen UKM students held a protest during Rosmah Mansor’s visit for a function at UKM – but they were given the slip.