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Is Malaysia’s public service bloated?

Malaysia has 1.4m public servants (ILO, 2008) for a population size of 28.7m. They make up 4.9 per cent of the population.

MACC probes Alstom allegations

The MACC has initiated an investigation into the allegations surrounding Alstom and its alleged link to Malaysia.

Gerrymandering to the max?

Did you know that most smaller constituencies are won by the BN while the the opposition parties do well in the larger constituencies?

Parliamentary constituencies ranked by size - Graph: Ng Chak Ngoon

Penang Forum 4: Development and Good Governance

The Steering Committee of the Penang Forum is holding a public forum at the Caring Society Complex along Jalan Utama on 18 December from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Taib family comes under intense scrutiny

The Taib Mahmud family has come under intense scrutiny again as campaigners and journalists probe the money trail.

NFC scandal: Aliran responds

Aliran has issued a response to the Deputy IGP’s remarks on the National FeedLot Corporation scandal.

What’s holding up the Penang Island Local Plan?

Why has the process of enforcing the Penang Island Local Plan been delayed?

How the ruling elite remain in power

Basically through the ignorance of ordinary people in the street.

Residents alarmed by high-rise, high-density project

Residents in the Lorong Lembah Permai 3 and 4 area of Tanjung Bunga are worried about plans for a high-rise, high-density project in their quiet neighbourhood.

Residents protest against a project in their neighbourhood

Live – Permanent People’s Tribunal on agrochemical TNCs

A Permanent People’s Tribunal investigating giants of the pesticide and biotech industry for gross violations of human rights is currently in session in Bangalore, India from 3-6 December.

Streaming is intermittent; so follow the twitter updates below.