Rabu, 1 Jun 2011

Lim Kit Siang

Lim Kit Siang

MCA among the greatest obstacles to realization of 1Malaysia

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 09:08 PM PDT

The headline "Time to stop thinking along racial lines, says Soi Lek" in the MCA owned newspaper, the Star, today must have caused a general shaking-of-heads by its readers, not because of disagreement but at his naivety or downright dishonesty. There must have been more intensive shaking-of-heads when the MCA President, Datuk Seri Dr. Chua [...]

Reducing the political cost of liberalisation

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 09:07 PM PDT

By Hafiz Noor Shams | June 02, 2011 The Malaysian Insider JUNE 2 — A price-control mechanism has its economic cost, on top of that associated with the current subsidy regime in place in Malaysia. There are also some political costs to the control. In tight times when commodities are becoming dearer, any government that [...]

MCA’s failure in scholarship row may hasten brain drain, says DAP

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 08:06 PM PDT

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal | June 02, 2011 The Malaysian Insider KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The MCA's failure to obtain overseas scholarships for 86 SPM top scorers may further hasten the brain drain of young talents, the DAP has charged. DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said that the party was "disappointed" with the Cabinet's [...]

Mixed race: Where do we draw the line?

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 08:02 PM PDT

Malaysiakini Your Say | Jun 2, 11 ‘We have one rule for some people, another rule for others, while Muslims seem to get the best deal as no matter what the situation, they still be bumiputera.’ Students of mixed parentage denied varsity admission Borneo Son: Every deserving Malaysian should be given admission to university and/or [...]

Pua wants Najib to reveal power deals now

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 07:59 PM PDT

By Debra Chong | June 02, 2011 The Malaysian Insider KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Citing legal precedents, DAP lawmaker Tony Pua told the prime minister today to stop dithering and immediately declassify the contentious power purchasing agreements (PPAs) inked with independent power producers (IPPs). Datuk Seri Najib Razak said on Tuesday the government would [...]

PSD scholarships: What’s Nazri trying to hide?

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 07:58 PM PDT

Malaysiakini Your Say | Jun 2, 11 ‘In a truly democratic country, a responsible government would publish the list of scholarship holders alongside their results.’ 86 top scorers to be placed in local private varsities Cala: I am dumfounded by the Public Service Department and Minister in the PM’s Department Nazri Abdul Aziz’s line of [...]

Perimekar: Chronicle of a death foretold?

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 07:56 PM PDT

By Céline Boileau | June 1, 2011 Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Businessman Lodin Wok Kamaruddin has recently been cited by WikiLeaks as one of Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak's close friends. What WikiLeaks didn't reveal is that Lodin Wok was also one of the directors of Perimekar Sdn Bhd until last year. Last year [...]

Longing For A Free Mind (Part 13 of 14)

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 07:47 PM PDT

By M. Bakri Musa Q&A (Cont'd): Islamic State and Leaders Q9: Would you prefer a Muslim leader who is corrupt and incompetent over a non-Muslim who is both honest and competent? A9: One of the speakers commented earlier that this is a difficult question. To me the choice is glaringly clear. Go for competence and [...]

Damn dirty Dayaks

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 07:17 PM PDT

By June Rubis | June 02, 2011 The Malaysian Insider I once asked my father, "Tell me something interesting about our family." Obligingly, he told a tale of our great-great-great-great grandfather and uncles who decided one day that they would stop paying hefty taxes to the Sultan of Brunei. The burden of the increasing taxes [...]

Penang retains power over water tariffs

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 05:49 PM PDT

By Clara Chooi The Malaysian Insider Jun 01, 2011 KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Penang will sign a water restructuring deal with Putrajaya tomorrow that will see the state relieved of its financial burden in developing water assets while at the same time, retaining control over water tariffs. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng announced the [...]

A guide to West Malaysians for Sabahans

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 05:42 PM PDT

by Erna Mahyuni The Malaysian Insider Jun 01, 2011 JUNE 1 — Since I have written a guide for West Malaysians about Sarawak, perhaps it is only fair I write about Sabah. But writing "Sabah 101" seemed boring so I flipped it around and now here's a handy reference for Sabahans dealing with the influx [...]

A dream of Malaysian unity

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 05:29 PM PDT

– CKL The Malaysian Insider Jun 01, 2011 MAY 31 — I have read with sadness the many letters you have published regarding Malaysia's brain drain. I am one of those, who left Malaysia for many reasons, chiefly, because I did not see any future for my children in a country which had become increasingly [...]

Rakyat atau Kerajaan yang perlu berjimat?

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 05:00 PM PDT

- Mohd Yusof Hadhari The Malaysian Insider Jun 01, 2011 1 JUN — Sekarang kita semua perlu terus sedar bahawa penjimatan kini sudah menjadi wajib. Ia patut menjadi kata kunci kepada semua orang, bukan lagi kepada yang berpendapatan rendah sahaja. Kanapa saya berkata begitu. Harga gula sudah naik, harga minyak sudah berapa kali naik. Untuk [...]

Something to ponder before migrating

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 04:48 PM PDT

- From a doctor who stayed The Malaysian Insider Jun 01, 2011 JUNE 1 — It has been illuminating reading the various stories of the people who left and the people who stayed. I personally feel it is the individual's choice and I agree largely with the opinions of John Rahman. However, I do want [...]

An insult to Islam?

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 04:30 PM PDT

Hafidz Baharom The Malaysian Insider Jun 01, 2011 JUNE 1 — First and foremost, having a Christian prime minister is not an insult to Islam, nor is allowing a nation to become secular or even Christian. Take a look at Germany. Their president and chancellor belong to the Christian Democratic Union Party. Yet, Islam is [...]

Bigger landslide in the making

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 03:19 PM PDT

Stephanie Sta Maria | May 30, 2011 Free Malaysia Today The situation in Bukit Antarabangsa is serious as the slope failures or shallow landslides are indications of an impending bigger landslide. KUALA LUMPUR: Double landslides occurred side by side in Bukit Antarabangsa, Hulu Kelang, Selangor, 10 days ago but escaped public attention for both struck [...]

A fight for Malaysia

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 08:09 AM PDT

— Dr Kamal Amzan The Malaysian Insider Jun 01, 2011 JUNE 1 — The country of nasi lemak, rendang, pasembor, rojak and yong tau hu. A nation of colourful festivals and public holidays that dot the yearly planner, turning any calendar into a polka-dot collage. It is where you find everyone is related. We are [...]

Through my aging eyes: Kaamatan – A Blend of Politics and Culture

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 07:39 AM PDT

By Dr Edwin Bosi DAP Sabah State Secretary Borneo Post 1.6.11 If my recollection is right the planting season used to be from February to May of each year. I remember the meticulous preparation from clearing a plot of land for the nursery to transplanting and harvesting. Each family had a fenced-up plot where every [...]

I will not give in to fear

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 06:47 AM PDT

— Lim Ka Joy The Malaysian Insider Jun 01, 2011 JUNE 1 — Dear Malaysia, It is with great joy and hope and also some apprehension that I undertook this task of writing why I have decided not to forsake you even though I have watched you grow from bad to worse over the years. [...]

Can PAS help bring about change in M’sia?

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 06:31 AM PDT

by Koon Yew Yin Centre folr Public Initiatives A few days ago, someone sent me an anonymous e-mail appeal addressed to voters. According to the appeal, the coming elections, more so than others, is a vital election because we are at a crossroad. If we get it right we will prosper; if we get it [...]
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