This video footage gives us a rare glimpse of life on the streets of Penang in the middle of the 20th Century. Check out the public transport we had back then.
Mahathir’s emergence a morale booster for opposition
This was the scene in Penang last Friday at Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s open house.
‘Noise will be an issue’: Penang elevated highways will pass near highrise apartments
“Noise and vibration from traffic movement” will be an issue for residents living in a string of apartment blocks, according to the environmental impact assessment for three proposed highways in Penang.
After Penang landslide, RAs call for stronger hill protection
A landslide in Paya Terubong has left residents in jitters and highlights the need to safeguard our hills and steep hill slopes from property development.
Anwar, Mahathir, Wan Azizah menerajui barisan pimpinan Pakatan Harapan
So Anwar will be de facto leader, Mahathir the chairman and Wan Azizah the president of the coalition. Who could have imagined. But the people and civil society too must play a big role in putting forward their aspirations for reform and change. We cannot just leave it to the politicians.
What you don’t know about the proposed three major roads in Penang
So many people in Penang are not even aware of the environmental implications of the proposed three highways in Penang. So how can they come up with an informed view and position on these projects? By the time they realise what is in store, it might be too late.
What happened to the ‘case of the century’?
The Penang state government had said this would the “case of the century for planning law” in Malaysia but then the MBPP changed its stance in court. What happened? Read the residents’ statement below:
Several residents’ associations and organisations in Penang have come together in a show of support and solidarity for the Sungei Ara residents who are appealing the decision of the Penang High Court, delivered on 29 May 2017.
Debacle over privatisation of Penang port
This is a media statement just released by Aliran:
Here’s another example of how privatisation has not benefited the people.
Photo of the day: The Doctor’s rehabilitation continues
Who would have imagined. Mahathir and Siti Hasmah with Anwar’s daughter Nurul Izzah.
Mahathir backs Anwar for PM: Rehabilitating the Doctor
In a remarkable turn of events, Mahathir has told the Guardian that he would have “no objection” to Anwar becoming prime minister.
He also said Anwar should be allowed to contest in the coming general election.
An excerpt from the Guardian report:
“In the case of Anwar we can make a case that he was unfairly treated. The decision of the court was obviously influenced by the government and I think the incoming government would be able to persuade the King to give a full pardon for Anwar,” Mahathir said. “In which case he would be able to participate in politics and become PM. I can have no objection to that.”
While some of us may not be able to forgive Mahathir for what he has done, this turn of events perhaps represents the best opportunity to move towards a new politics that will enable us to come together and tackle the real issues plaguing the country – instead of being bogged down by the divisive old politics of race and religion.
I used to be critical of the Mahathir administration, for the way he treated his critics (Operation Lalang), crippled the judiciary, introduced neoliberal policies and allowed crony capitalism.
But if Anwar can find it himself to forgive Mahathir – even if it is for political reasons – then maybe it is time to come together for the nation. We won’t get anywhere with the present brand of politics. If anything, we are sliding fast by the day..
Mahathir’s latest remarks are a major concession, short of (or perhaps equivalent to) a full apology to Anwar.
Indeed, he has come a long way in making amends for his past: meeting Anwar in court, participating in Bersih 4 and 5, and now leading Bersatu into the opposition coalition.
Now, if Mahathir can find it in himself to apologise especially to the ISA detainees and the suspended judges (and their families), who suffered enormously, his stock would rise immeasureably. It would be a huge step forward in his rehabilitation – and redemption.
Please do it, Dr Mahathir. You have nothing to lose – and everything to gain.