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Over 400 protest against Peaceful Assembly Bill

Over 400 people gathered at KLCC this afternoon to protest against the Peaceful Assembly Bill.

Pak Samad reads out a poem on the right to freedom of assembly - Photograph via Twitter

Najib thinks twice on reform

What is happening to Najib’s promise to usher in greater democracy?

Shuttle bus way to overcome parking constraints

The Ipoh General Hospital seems to be using shuttle vans to good effect to overcome a shortage of parking lots near the hospital.

Lynas: Australian Opposition to raise issue

The Australian Opposition will be raising the issue of Lynas’ rare earth refinery in Pahang with the Australian government, which is “ultimately responsible for issuing the export licences required by the company”.

Jalan Kelawei – an update

Update: Apparently, there are no plans to widen Kelawai Road. What’s happening there is a lot of work on drainage improvement and the laying of common trenching for utilities.

Protesters target Lynas’ AGM in Sydney

A small band of determined protesters turned up at Lynas Corp’s AGM in Sydney to highlight to shareholders the risks involved in the project.

World Aids Day message

Today is World Aids Day and the folks at Waba have issued an important public service message.

Peaceful Assembly Bill passed as opposition MPs walk out

The heavens opened up to heavy rain in Penang as the Peaceful Assembly Bill was passed in Parliament after opposition MPs walked out in protest.

Live – Walk for Freedom

Live coverage of the walk for freedom by the Bar Council and concerned Malaysians against the ‘Peaceful Assembly Bill’ just before noon. But the Bill was passed at around 4.30pm after Pakatan MPs walked out.

Vincent and Danny Tan spread wings in Penang

The Tans are stamping their presence in Penang in a big way.