“They” have acted quickly: “they” have removed the post about Bangladesh citizens allegedly being given voting rights in Malaysia.
Is Najib for real?
Is Najib for real? Or is all this talk of reform just a pre-election ploy?
Here’s something I wrote for Asia Times, together with another correspondent Simon Roughneen.
Voting rights for Bangladeshi citizens in Malaysia?
The Malaysian government must immediately clarify a statement on the website of the Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Office alleging that Bangladesh citizens have been given voting rights in Malaysia.
Penang tunnel land swap controversy
More land reclamation rights reportedly will be handed over to the companies building the controversial 6.5km Penang tunnel and other road projects.
Crystal-ball gazing: ‘ISA’ finally repealed in 2025
Half a dozen years ago, to mark Singapore’s 40th Independence Day in 2005, a Singapore website invited me to write an imaginary news-report about Malaysia exactly 20 years into the future i.e. 9 August 2025.
ISA to go; can we shut down Kamunting now?
Another indicator that elections are around the corner. The PM apparently has “seen the light” and has morphed into a “democrat” – just two months after his administration used heavy-handed tactics to crack down on the Bersih 2.0 rally.
Sejarah Malaysia Revisited
On the eve of Malaysia Day, a light-hearted look at the recent controversy over history from the folks at That Effing Show.
Old Penang: Chulia Street
A couple of fascinating images of Chulia Street, showing early modes of public transport.
Aminulrasyid Amzah’s death: Cop gets five years
The Sessions Court has found Corporal Jenain Subi guilty of causing the death of 15-year-old Aminulrasyid Amzah last year.
Now Boustead to get land reclamation rights
Another property developer to be allowed land reclamation rights.