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Shoddy living conditions for contract workers

More evidence that workers, especially contract workers, are being shoddily treated. Workers in Tanjung Bunga who appear to be laying cables are living in deplorable conditions.

Low-wage contract workers, who are more easily exploited, are increasingly replacing regular local workers.

Thanks to Wong Yee Lin and Rosalind Chua for sending in the following report from Tanjung Bunga:

Anwar verdict:10000 throng Permatang Pauh ceramah

Some 10000 people converged at the Expo site in Seberang Jaya within Anwar’s Permatang Pauh constituency in renewed determination to propel PKR and Pakatan to greater heights.

Student activist Adam Adli suspended 3 semesters

While most people’s attention was focused on the Anwar verdict, UPSI has suspended student activist Adam Adli for three semesters, according to lawyer Fadiah Nadwa.

Students demonstrate their support for Adam Adli - Photograph: Chua Yee Ling

Al Jazeera interviews Anwar after acquittal

Al Jazeera has interviewed Anwar Ibrahim after his surprise acquittal.

Live – Anwar acquitted!

In a stunning development, the High Court judge has acquitted Anwar after saying the court couldn’t be sure if the DNA samples had not been compromised.

On the eve of sodomy verdict, Anwar addresses thousands

Anwar speaking to thousands of people at Kampung Baru tonight.

Call for Hasan Ali’s sacking came from deep within Pas

The call for Hasan Ali’s sacking came from deep within Pas, say sources within the party.

Mat Sabu speaking to thousands at Kampung Baru tonight: 'Whether or not Anwar goes to jail, we will take Putrajaya.' - Photograph: N Surendran

Report: Orangutans “treated like prisoners” in zoos?

The Malacca Zoo has made it to the pages of the UK Daily Mail for the wrong reasons. The paper has highlighted the allegedly poor treatment of orangutans at the zoo.

Dim future for workers?

For many state planners, the diversification to the services sector from manufacturing makes sound economic sense – but does it necessarily mean that workers will be much better off?

Launch of two books in Penang

A couple of books that you might find interesting are going to be launched in Penang this Sunday – Syed Husin Ali’s memoirs and a reflection on the life and times of M K Rajkumar.