Lajim Ukin explains why he is quitting the Umno supreme council and other party posts.
Live – MP quits BN, launches Sabah Reform Movement to work with Pakatan
Anwar speaks in Tuaran, Sabah after Tuaran MP Wilfred Bumburing quit the BN and launched the Sabah Reform Movement. The non-partisan movement will work with Pakatan.
Old Perak: Taiping’s environmental history
A former Taiping resident has contributed these nuggets about the environmental history of the historical town.
Who owns port dredging concession?
Dredging of a ports is big business and can cost hundreds of millions of ringgit. Do you know who has the concession to dredge ports in Malaysia?
Don’t privatise Penang port to anyone
Today’s papers report that the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce wants the Penang port to be privatised to it. Is this a good move?
MPPP rejects Sungai Ara hill slope project
The MPPP has rejected a proposed 22-storey tower project on the hill slopes of Sungai Ara.
Plans for nuclear power plants?
A group of NGOs has warned that the government is going ahead with plans to build two nuclear power plants. A final decision on the location of the plants will be made in 2014 – the point of no return.
Are you participating in Penang Forum 5?
We have heard of the state government’s plan to turn Penang into an international city. Does this coincide with civil society’s vision of Penang as a liveable place? Come and join in the discussion.
Dolphins in Penang
A couple of people have told me they have spotted dolphins off the coast of Penang. Can we try and improve our sea water quality to encourage more of these ‘angels’ of the deep to come and frolic in these parts?
Judge quashes Minister’s ruling that Bersih is illegal
A judge today quashed the Home Minister’s order ruling Bersih 2.0 an unlawful organisation. .