The Anwar trial continues but is then abruptly adjourned to tomorrow after Karpal Singh applies for the judge to be recused.
Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia roadshow in Ipoh
Here’s a refreshing antidote to the racial and religious controversies of late: the ‘Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia’ roadshow reached Ipoh on Saturday.
Photos by Jong
Over a hundred Perakians turned up to listen to speakers such as Azmi Sharom and Haris Ibrahim who peppered their talks with humour.
Sarawak govt criticises High Court judgments
The Sarawak state government has found fault with two landmark High Court judgments that upheld native rights towards their customary land – and says it will appeal.
Borneo Post report on 4 Feb 2010
In both cases – Agi Ak Bungkong & Others v Ladang Sawit Bintulu Sdn Bhd and Mohd Rambli Kawi v Superintendent of Lands & Surveys Kuching Division and Another – Justice Datuk David Wong had ruled on 21 January that the respective communities had proven that they have native customary rights over the disputed land. He awarded them damages and costs.
The Sarawak state government’s decision to appeal was not unexpected. But what raised eye-brows was the language the government used in a press statement announcing its decision.
Live – Anwar trial; Demo in Penang
And so the Anwar trial continues – while over in Penang, demonstrators protest at what they perceive to be selective enforcement action against illegal Malay hawkers and food-stall operators, an allegation the local government denies.
Sivin Kit on ‘Allah’ and inter-religious ties
Lutheran pastor Sivin Kit is interviewed about the recent Allah controversy, the attacks on religious sites and what ordinary people are doing to improve inter-religious relations.
Live – Anwar’s trial continues
The Anwar trial continues with testimony by key prosecution witness Saiful Bukhari in camera, a visit to a condo and the screening of a video clip in court.
Live – Anwar on trial, yet again
If “irrelevant” was the buzzword from the first sodomy trial, today’s testimony by key prosecution witness Saiful Bukhari provides a new, if off-colour, catch phrase.
Anwar is mobbed as he leaves court – Photo by Tian Chua
Najib and Rosmah at Batu Caves
Fresh from his trip to India, Najib continued his charm offensive with a visit to Batu Caves on the eve of Thaipusam.
You judge the response from the crowd.
Penang land reclamation: Socialisation of costs?
Another case of “privatisation of profits, socialisation of costs/losses”?
While certain firm(s) are making huge profits from land reclamation for their project(s) in Penang, the government, whether federal or state, may have to use public funds – that’s our money – to alleviate the damaging effects of land reclamation and mud-dumping.
A marine study commissioned by the state indicates that reclamation work has brought about significant siltation which affects the natural hydro-flow of Penang, theSun newspaper has revealed.
Reclamation may have caused changes in tidal currents
Himanshu Bhatt
GEORGE TOWN (Feb 1, 2010): Abnormal sedimentation in the wake of reclamation along Penang’s coastlines may have contributed to drastic changes in tidal currents in the Penang Channel and sea around the state.
Live – Anwar goes to court
Anwar is back in court for yet another trial widely referred to as Sodomy II, a decade after his first sodomy trial.
Saiful gives a press conference outside the courtroom – Photos by Tian Chua
The crowd outside the courtroom