LLG Cultural Development Centre views with grave concern the recent statement made by Muhyiddin Yassin the Deputy Prime Minister, who concurrently is also the Minister of Education, that the government is mulling the possibility of allowing schools to decide on their own whether to continue using English as the medium of instruction for the teaching … Read more
Many Malaysians have forgotten how much we owe to Hindraf and its supporters for awakening the spirit of dissent and conscience of the people against the Barisan Nasional’s unscrupulous use of state force and power. A little over three years ago, it was a Hindraf organized rally against the socio-economic and religious marginalization of poor … Read more
Foreword by Dr Lim Teck Ghee Readers who have been following the progress of the MoCS ‘Walk for Democracy and Reform’ assembly in Kuching will be as disappointed as we are that the event has been called off. This development, though disappointing is not unexpected given the extraordinary pressure on Francis and the small group … Read more
A UK-based solicitor and lawyer – appointed by Hindraf Makkal Sakthi – is scheduled to meet with members of the Malaysian public this Sunday (Aug 14). His fact-finding mission is to help him better understand the situation on the ground and interview those participating in the Hindraf class action suit. This lawsuit against the … Read more
LLG Cultural Development Centre is highly concerned about the announcement by the Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin in mid July that the ministry was readying a study on a complete revamp of the existing education system. The report is to be submitted to the cabinet for approval end of this year. Education reform is of paramount … Read more
It is now eight days since 31 Parti Sosialis Malaysia activists were arrested by the police on a mind-blowing allegation of collecting men and weapons to wage war against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. From the outside we have been fighting a seemingly impossible battle to free our comrades from the clutches of the oppressive system that … Read more
We, the undersigned academicians, wish to express our concern at the deepening political crisis in the country. It is unfortunate that such a crisis is emerging out of a legitimate campaign, initiated by a large number of non-governmental organizations, to institute reforms through their campaign, Bersih, to ensure the conduct of truly free and … Read more
Bloggers Universe Malaysia (BUM) is belatedly commemorating World Press Freedom Day with a forum by popular speakers. The ‘Bloggers’ solidarity with the press?’ will feature: Cheam Toon Lee – former editor-in-chief who had served in Sabah/Sarawak, Zunar as Malaysiakini cartoonist Zulkiflee Anwar Ulhaque is better known, Ambiga Sreenevasan – Bersih 2.0 chairperson and ex-Bar Council … Read more
More than a century after the birth of Labour Day, what progress is there in the rights, and working and living conditions of the working class all over the world? Our basic demands – for a minimum living wage and 8-hour workday – remain unchanged. Malaysian workers continue to be at the mercy of … Read more
The current ongoing public debate over the history syllabus and textbooks may represent the last opportunity for Malaysians to have their say on how history is to be taught to children in the national school system. During the past few months, various critics have focused especially on the history syllabus and textbooks currently in … Read more