British lawyer Polly Higgins is lobbying for the crime of ‘ecocide’ to be recognised and for Nature to be regarded as a “legal person” with rights that should be protected.
TNB turns red over gas shortage: Time to review PPAs
TNB has been bleeding red ink of late as a crippling gas shortage takes its toll. It is now time to review those lop-sided concession agreements with the independent power producers, especially the first-generation IPPs.
Mat Sabu charged in Butterworth court
Pas deputy president Mat Sabu was charged with criminal defamation in the Butterworth court this morning.
Spice: MPPP Councillors call for special briefing meeting
The rumblings of dissatisfaction over the lack of information surrounding the Spice project has taken a new turn. Concerned MPPP councillors are now calling for a special briefing meeting.
Lawyer: Charges against PSM 30 dropped!
Are elections on the horizon? Charges against the 30 activists have been dropped, according to a lawyer involved in the case.
Sarawak Cable tipped for electricity jobs
A well-connected firm is eyeing lucrative electricity infrastructure jobs in Sarawak.
That 87 units per acre density
About a year ago, news filtered through that the MPPP was revising the plot ratios for new projects and higher densities of 87 units/acre would be allowed.
Bangladesh PM’s Office website post removed
“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.