With the rejuvenation of Nature during the coronavirus lockdown clearly visible, many had hope that governments would be more sensitive to the ecosystems.
‘Pesta Tambak’ continues in reclamation-obsessed Penang
Covid or no Covid-19, glut or no glut, the reclamation frenzy continues in reclamation-crazy Penang. This time, they are eyeing a prime waterfront stretch between the first and second Penang bridges – all 150 acres of proposed waterfront in four stretches along the coast.
Father’s Day tribute
Thanks to reader YMT for pointing us to this heartfelt song. We live in difficult times, so let us give thanks to those fathers out there who make life meaningful through their great sacrifice. And in these times of pandemic, for those dads who put their lives on the line for society at large at great cost to their own families.
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Is there something afoot?
Last night, I spoke to a friend of mine over the phone.
He sounded depressed about the future of Malaysia. “I don’t see much hope for this country.”
“Don’t worry,” I told him. “A lot can change very quickly in politics.” Deep down, I felt all those years of reformasi struggle – more than two decades worth – couldn’t just disappear overnight.
Why we should kiss the RM46bn ‘PTMP’ goodbye
The coronavirus pandemic has given us some space to reflect on the so-called “Penang Transport Master Plan” – in reality, a developers’ plan to reclaim three islands in the name of providing extravagant transport infrastructure for Penang.
The Goose and the Commons
This poem, written some 200 years ago, seems to describe the state of the world even today, especially when we see the commons (ie public land, hills, forests, rivers, coastal waters, islands and other public property that belongs to everyone) being sold for a pittance, privatised, stolen or seized with impunity:
Parliament couldn’t get more finely balanced than this!
Someone asked me this morning whether I knew the current state of our 222-seat Parliament.
Thank goodness, no funding for the RM100m Penang cable car project!
I dislike the backdoor PN government for so many reasons. But whatever its motivation, its decision not to fund the the RM100m Penang cable car project is a blessing in disguise.
High-stakes drama in Bersatu
Quote of the day: “There is no setiausaha kerja (organising secretary) post and he has no powers whatsoever, only susun meja (arranging tables). Now, Mahathir wants to sack Muhyiddin! You just can’t underestimate Mahathir’s staying power.
So a lot of things going on in Bersatu, which appears split right down the middle. Support for the backdoor Perikatan Nasional government will hinge on how this turmoil within Bersatu plays out.
Raya greetings to you all – a new world beckons
As night falls on this first day of Raya, I couldn’t let this day pass without wishing you all Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Here’s a song from the heart – “The Night When The Moon Is Surrounded By Stars”, a P Ramlee song.