Saturday, 26 July 2008 In the long run, Abdullah failed to deliver. In dismal disappointment, voters decided to punish him, his party and the ruling coalition during the March 8 general elections. TODAYonline IT IS not uncommon for countries that appeared after the fall of colonialism, and which started out with democratic ideals embedded in … Read more
The article reports on the further appreciation for the Malaysian ringgit as forecasted throughout 2008 and 2009. The trend was impacted by the robust macro economic fundamentals and official tolerance for a stronger currency. However, two risks have been anticipated for the recent forecast including a sharper slowdown in the U.S. which will further depress … Read more
The article discusses the relationship between sub-national institutions, policies and economic development in Penang, Malaysia. The three characteristics of the Developmental State which are needed for promoting economic transformation are explored including autonomous and capable bureaucracy, a commitment to economic growth and public-private cooperation. How the Penang State Government influenced the development of its electronics … Read more
Monday, 28 July 2008 12:40am MALACCA: A conference on the Roadmap to Local Government Elections was jointly organized by the Malacca Bar Committee in cooperation with the Civil Society Initiative for Parliamentary Reform (CSI-Parliament) and the Centre for Policy Initiatives (CPI) on July 26th, 2008 at King’s Hotel. The aim of this conference was to … Read more
By Nuraina A Samad Monday, July 28, 2008 According to Malaysiakini — breaking news, “there is no evidence that Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan was sodomised, according to the doctor who examined him four hours before he lodged a police report alleging he was sexually assaulted by PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim.” And according to Raja Petra … Read more
PRESS STATEMENT BY SEVEN MCA PJ UTARA BRANCHES Written by Din Merican TUESDAY 29 JULY 2008 ________________________ PRESS CONFERENCE THE SAIFUL BUKHARI MEDICAL REPORT TUESDAY 29 JULY 2008, 11AM Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press. We meet here today because we, being members of 7 branches of MCA PJ Utara representing more than 1000 members … Read more
By Wan Hamidi Hamid, The Malaysian InsiderUPDATEDJuly 29,2008 PETALING JAYA, July 29 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today demanded the police stop their investigations into the sodomy accusations against him in the light of a leaked medical report that found his accuser had no physical evidence of having been sodomised. “Stop the investigation, forward the … Read more
Malaysia’s educational reform: can the yellow states lead the way? By: Azly Rahman “To evolve into wiser individuals with enquiring minds, we must ask questions and reflect upon the answers suggested to us. If we are afraid to ask questions, our mind and consciousness will be owned and manipulated by those who think they … Read more
By The Malaysian Insider July 28, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s supporters said today a leaked medical report that states his accuser was not sodomised, backs his claim of innocence but police have dismissed the report as sabotage and meant to confuse the public. Anwar himself has not commented on … Read more
document.write(parent.prscreen) By ES SHANKAR aka donplaypuks Friday, 25 July 2008 Justice is blind! This is the First important principle. A court of law must base its verdict on the quality of the evidence tendered before it. The personalities of the accuser and the accused are of no concern to the Justices. The Second important principle … Read more