Missing In Action – that’s what happened to a Star poll on the Bersih gathering after it showed 99 per cent of respondents said the event should be allowed to go ahead.
Chomsky on democracy in the Arab world
World-renowned political dissident and linguist, Noam Chomsky, speaking at the 25th anniversary of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, courtesy of Democracy NOW!
Unemployed graduates have doubled since 2008
While our universities and colleges are churning out graduates by the tens of thousands, we are saddled with a serious problem: the number of unemployed graduates has doubled since 2008.
MACC probe into Taib embarrassing for Adelaide University
The MACC’s probe into Taib Mahmud over allegations of timber corruption will further embarrass Adelaide University.
Bersih 2.0 ‘Walk for Democracy’ launched
Images from the Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall tonight, where the civil society-led Bersih 2.0 Walk for Democracy on 9 July has been launched.
Sarawak Aduns’ questions rejected even before asking!
All new Aduns in Sarawak were supposed to submit questions to the State Assembly for the session this coming week. But 10 questions were rejected for the 20-29 June sitting of the legislature.
Anti-refugee swap protesters disrupt Australian minister’s speech
Protesters upset over a Malaysia-Australia refugee swap deal burst into a Sydney university yesterday and disrupted Australian Immigration Minister Chris Bowen’s speech on the government’s refugee programme.
ILO adopts historic convention to protect domestic workers
A new ILO Convention prohibits the deduction of domestic workers’ salaries to pay recruitment fees and provides for 24-hour weekly rest days, collective bargaining, and written contracts that are enforceable in the country of employment.
Penang Transport Masterplan workshops
The consultant undertaking the Penang Transport Masterplan, together with the State Secretary’s office, is organising a workshop for ‘stakeholders’ so that we can air our problems and hopes regarding transport in Penang.