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.
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Crystal-ball gazing: ‘ISA’ finally repealed in 2025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.