A newly-formed NGO comprising Malay graduates today filed a suit seeking a High Court injunction against both the state government and the Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) from erecting multi-lingual signboards in heritage zones. The group calls itself Gabungan Graduan Melayu Muda (GGMM) or Young Malay Graduates Federation.
Just WTF is GGMM? Would Gila Gila MM have [...]
Six vehicles double parked and two policemen rode by (see the red helmets) and buat dunno. When there is no enforcement, nobody gives two hoots. Now we know why double parking is so prevalent in USJ Taipan.
OK, on the issue of the MOH stepping up enforcement against those who smoke in non-smoking areas. They have said it many [...]
Former Selangor mentri besar has pulled further ahead of his closest rival, Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin, in nominations for the Youth wing’s No 1 post.
And there has been remarks about this being scary, that a racist bigot that tell lies and incite hatred can have so much support in UMNO.
Do not be deceived. Whether it’s Mukriz, KJ [...]
31 October, it’s Halloween and it’s the time for the treat. It’s also time for the trick. Which will you get tonight?
All is not lost. There is still hope. Two beacons shine for Malaysia.
Via Bernama, 30 October 2008,
The Regent of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah on Thursday said the people must abandon the “silo” mentality where they only look up what is happening and not beside them to see what others were experiencing.
Raja Nazrin said in [...]
With friends like this “UMNO parrot” Salahuddin around, Pakatan Rakyat does not need any enemies.
PAS youth chief Salahuddin Ayub said that the 30 percent equity must be retained and defended “even if the target has been reached”.
“Before 1969, the equity of the Malays was almost nil and after 40 years, it is only at 19 [...]
Six staff bodies of state agency Selangor Development Corporation (PKNS) have objected to the appointment of a senior official as acting general manager on grounds that she is Chinese.
“In other words, the one who will become the general manager will be the ‘imam’ for all the staff,” the signatories of a memorandum to Selangor Menteri [...]
All the old horses have outlived theirs usefulness. They are either leaving or have left - Dr. M, Pak Lah, OKT and LKY. Except for Samy. He still wants to stay. Ayoyo, Samy …
The Star, 28 Oct 2008
Samy Vellu wants to defend his post as MIC president
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said he [...]
It was a good fight and in the end, the voice of the people made the difference. To see the new balai taking shape is indeed very satisfying. The Star Metro has a nice picture of it but the online version does not carry it. I will have a latest photo posted here soon.
It is my hope that [...]
Botak Syed Hamid prefers to hide among the coffee beans instead of facing reality. This day dreamer still believes he has the support of the Indian community in banning Hindraf.
“I think I got support from the Indian community who are peace loving,” he told Malaysiakini in an hour-long exclusive interview at his ministry in Putrajaya on [...]