… The glaring truth is this – the system is really broken. If it’s not, how come we as the rakyat, do not feel as if our leaders will defend and protect us. Read rare earth, nuclear power, dams, gold mine, the list goes on. The system is really broken. We expect the government to… Continue reading The system is broken
Month: November 2012
Law is not profit-making enterprise
NOV 13 – Many things have been said on Automated Enforcement System ( AES ). As it stands now, AES apparently produces more queries than answers. It is no wonder that even the Umno Youth have jumped into the bandwagon asking the government to halt the implementation of the system. Despite several responses by the… Continue reading Law is not profit-making enterprise
Misplaced priorities – A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
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Labis is where MCA’s haunted past may cause a GE13 disaster
The next general election is expected to be the closest fight to form the new Malaysian government. And several seats across the nation are likely to be heated battles with the slimmest of majorities. The Malaysian Insider takes a look at some of these hot seats in what will be an intense election for control… Continue reading Labis is where MCA’s haunted past may cause a GE13 disaster
At the crossroads of change
During a recent coffee break discussion, a senior corporate man complained about a local councillor in a town under the Pakatan Rakyat government. According to him, this councillor is “corrupt and has a big mouth.” As if waiting for a defensive response from me, he added: “And he is a Pakatan man.” While it is… Continue reading At the crossroads of change
‘Penans asked for clinics, they got dams’
The Sarawak government took away their forest and land to build dams but left the community in Sungai Asap with ‘chicken feeds and crumbs’, claims an assemblyman. KUCHING: The government has failed to look after the needs of more than 10,000 people who were resettled in Sungai Asap as a result of being displaced by… Continue reading ‘Penans asked for clinics, they got dams’
Hong Kong willing to re-open RM40m case
Chief prosecutor Kevin Zervos says the only thing needed is fresh evidence. EXCLUSIVE PETALING JAYA: Hong Kong’s chief public prosecutor today expressed his willingness to re-open the case involving the controversial RM40 million that the Malaysian government claims was a “political donation” to Sabah Umno. Kevin Zervos, Hong Kong’s Director of Public Prosecutions, told FMT… Continue reading Hong Kong willing to re-open RM40m case
Looking inside the ‘Automatic Enrichment Scandal’
COMMENT Slowly but surely, the ugly side of the Automated Enforcement System (AES) is emerging and it looks like that the enrichment of a small group has been cleverly camouflaged in the name of public interest. Fortunately, this time around the scope for undeserved enrichment is so overwhelming and the disregard for prudent principles of… Continue reading Looking inside the ‘Automatic Enrichment Scandal’
Suspend AES or quit Cabinet, minister told
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha must call off immediately the Automated Enforcement System (AES) to catch speeding motorists or resign as the transport minister, the DAP demanded today, riding the wave of opposition against the unpopular traffic enforcement system that is swiftly turning into a political quagmire for the ruling… Continue reading Suspend AES or quit Cabinet, minister told
Green Walk ends near Dataran amid blockade
About 300 Green Walk marchers have decided to remain at Dataran Merdeka overnight. FULL REPORT KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of Green Walk marchers today gathered along Jalan Raja after their route to Dataran Merdeka was blocked off by the authorities. The marchers then decided to sit down by the road, facing a police barricade that stopped… Continue reading Green Walk ends near Dataran amid blockade
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