Blog reader tunglang captured the following images of the picturesque houses along one of the prettiest streets of Penang, Bangkok Lane.
Secret gardens of Bangkok Lane
Maijol, Kota Marudu Upko exco quit BN
2305: Anwar has reportedly confirmed that there will be more crossovers from Sabah BN in the run-up to the general election.
The crowd at Kota Belud:
Showtime begins in Sabah? (updated)
Update (11 August): At a PKR ceramah last night in Lenggong, Perak PKR chief Muhammad Nur Manuty said, “Sabah BN is rattled (sedang bergolak); we will know more by Sunday.”
Najib’s move to appoint former Borneo chief judge Steve Shim to head a royal commission of inquiry into the Sabah immigration issue also hints of desperation in his bid to shore up Sabah BN. This initiative is unlikely to please Mahathir either.
10 August:
Popcorn ready? Political theatre may be unfolding in Sabah soon.
Let Penang government take over Penang port
Some 200 of those present at Penang Forum 5 signed a petition opposing the privatisation of Penang port.
Penang Forum 5 proposed action plan
This is the eight-point plan of action agreed by the Penang Forum steering committee and then presented to the Penang Forum 5 participants on 4 August 2012.
Penang an international liveable city?
At Penang Forum 5, the discussion centred not so much on whether Penang was an international liveable city – but rather what constitutes an international liveable city.
Sabah a state to watch this weekend
Pass the popcorn. We could be in for more political theatre from Sabah this coming weekend.
Live – Penang Forum 5
Join me here for live coverage of Penang Forum 5 this afternoon. The event will see Penang Forum NGOs and residents groups engaging with the Penang Chief Minister and the MPPP and MPSP presidents.
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BFM Uncensored interviews Tariq Ramadan
Visiting scholar Tariq Ramadan made heads turn with his elucidation of Islamic principles, and his call for justice, non-discrimination and ethics in public life.
BFM Uncensored interviews Rafizi Ramli
Arrested whistleblower Rafizi Ramli, the man-of-the moment, is clearly a politician to watch. Listen to what motivates him in this interview by BFM Uncensored.