The latest issue of Aliran Monthly is flying off the shelves. Check out what’s on the cover.
Penang’s shortsighted RM8bn tunnel-highways mega project
The RM8bn mega tunnel-and-highways mega project mooted by the Penang state government is cause for much concern among those who desire a more sustainable long-term solution for the state.
Meet Abdul Rahman Kasim, the man behind the Muslim-Christian ‘cake diplomacy’
Why should the likes of Ibrahim Ali, Hasan Ali and Harussani Zakaria hog the headlines? If you are tired of reading about their preposterous statements, meet bridge-builder Abdul Rahman Kasim, who has been working hard to improve Muslim-Christian ties in the country.
Candlelight vigil for Sukumaran at Kajang police station
Another reason why we need the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC). The following clip shows people gathering to protest the death of Sukumaran, who was found dead and handcuffed after a few police personnel and bystanders had chased him down a street.
Philippine daily frontpages Anwar’s allegation that Amalilio is Musa Aman’s kin
Update (3 February): Musa Aman has admitted Amalilio is related to him (“distant relative”) but denies that he had a hand in blocking the repatriation.
The front page of the Philippine Star this morning has highlighted Anwar’s allegation that suspected pyramid scam conman Manuel Amalilio is the son of Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman’s first cousin.
‘Crooked Malaysian politicos protecting Amalilio’? Hello, MACC?
A columnist in the Philippines has accused several Malaysian politicians of protecting pyramiding scam suspect Manuel Amalilio, who is wanted in the Philippines.
Past fraud, new risks in Malaysia
Suspicions over the integrity of a Malaysian government program popularly known as “Project M” that fast-tracked citizenship and voting rights for immigrants in the eastern state of Sabah threaten to complicate upcoming general elections.
Stateless residents rally at Penang NRD, they want citizenship too
Stateless residents, after hearing what happened in Sabah, have gathered at the Penang NRD to ask that they be given citizenship as well.
Give with one hand, take with the other?
True to form, the Umno-BN-led government is adopting a ‘give-and-take’ policy with respect to workers. It has included foreign workers in the minimum wage policy but then forces them to absorb the foreign workers’ levies.
Sybil Kathigasu: Malaysia’s forgotten heroine
When, oh when will people like Sybil Kathigasu be given due recognition and held up as models of courage and service to the people?