Surely we need a balanced, sustainable model of development that would also preserve our social and cultural heritage.
MPPP councillor Dr Lim Mah Hui made the following address at a full council meeting of the MPPP on 24 February 2012.
Images from Penang Stop Lynas gathering
Despite the disruption by the mob at Speakers’ Square yesterday, there were more positive scenes at the Himpunan Hijau 2.0 solidarity gathering in Penang.
Thugs disrupt Penang anti-Lynas protest
A group of about 50 unruly pro-Umno thugs tried to disrupt the anti-Lynas solidarity gathering at Speakers’ Square in Penang this evening.
Himpunan Hijau 2.0: New environmental consciousness blossoms
Today’s gathering of some 15000 people in Kuantan was probably the biggest environmental protest in Malaysian history.
Live – Some 15000 show up to protest Lynas plant
Kuantan was turned into a sea of green this morning as some 15000 people turned up for the Himpunan Hijau 2.0 gathering to protest at Lynas Corporation’s construction of a rare earth refinery.
Anwar enters the ‘lion’s den’ in Johor
Dramatic scenes as Anwar penetrates the BN stronghold of Johor despite attempts to disrupt his ceramah.
Rosmah bags another award
Fresh from receiving an honorary doctorate from Curtin University, Rosmah has received another award.
1Care could create RM50bn cash cow
With income from health insurance contributions, government funding via general taxation, and ‘co-payments’, the proposed 1Care financing model would create a huge health care financing fund.
What do health care, press freedom and football have in common?
Our pitiful global ranking, that’s what. Look at our global ranking for public health care spending as a percentage of GDP.
MPPP over-reacts to Jessie Ooi’s tirade
Update: The MPPP has decided not to take legal action against Jessie Ooi. Wise decision.
Jessie Ooi did not observe proper etiquette during the Guan Eng-Soi Lek debate, but MPPP councillors are over-reacting by threatening a legal suit against her.