Another busy day draws to a close. How closer are we to achieving justice and accountability in our land?
Pas makes courtesy call on new Penang bishop
A delegation of about a dozen representatives from the Islamic party, Pas, made a courtesy call to the new Catholic bishop of the Penang Diocese, Sebastian Francis, at his office at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit yesterday to congratulate him on his recent appointment.
Jalan Sungai folks’ turn to go to the polls
Some one thousand low-cost flat dwellers in Jalan Sungai are casting their ballots over a three-day period ending tomorrow.
Is Sabah still a ‘fixed deposit’?
If the opposition parties can avoid three-cornered contests in Sabah, then the state’s reputation as a BN ‘fixed deposit’ could be thrown into doubt.
Politicians – who are they acting for?
Sometimes politicians may not be who they seem.
Car-boot barter trade comes to Penang
Tired of shopping at impersonal hypermarkets and malls run by big corporations? Why not go back in time, rekindle the community spirit and exchange your stuff at a car-boot barter trade event in Penang this weekend!
Old Penang: Bukit Mertajam town
For a long time, Bukit Mertajam was one of those places where time seemed to stand still and memories frozen in the past could be savoured in the present.
Overseas Malaysians still unable to vote
Malaysians residing abroad are still unable to register as overseas postal voters.
Action against Suaram smacks of victimisation
1147: Suaram staff report that police and Registrar of Society officers are now at the Suaram office.
Police n ROS officers in front of Suaram office #StandUp4Suaram pic.twitter.com/6UfGWvtm
— Fadiah Nadwa Fikri (@FadiahNadwa) September 19, 2012
@LatheefaKoya talking to police pic.twitter.com/Sdx6sDql
— Nalini Elumalai (@nalinielumalai) September 19, 2012
What is happening to human rights group Suaram is disturbing.
Penang port: Who pays for dredging? Who reaps profit?
Now we see various quarters pushing for the RM353m dredging work to be carried out at the Penang port, which is being privatised to Syed Mokthar Al-Bukhary’s Seaport Terminal. This raises several questions.