Wonder whether Pakatan Rakyat is taking the people on a ride again, with regard to local council elections. They came into power in March 2008, and 2 years have already lapsed and we have yet to have Local Council Elections. All kinds of reasons have been given by the Pakatan Rakyat, and people have been patient with them for too long. Some of the civil society/NGO groups have also been 'silenced' in their call for local council elections - when PR strategically appointed some of the ..

Opposition MPs are unhappy that the government discriminates against them, and their constituents. Malaysian Federal Constitution guarantees equality - and there is no justification why the Federal Government of Malaysia does not treat all MPs equally.� Money - UMNO-led BN MPs get an annual grant for constituency development of RM1 million (I thought it was RM2 million), but not the non-BN MPs. Is this not discrimination? Yes, it is. The people democratically chose their MP, and it is wrong ..

I received information that another Burmese Migrant dies in Detention Centre in Alor Star. Name: San Oo Body Number: 4630 Died on 3/3/2010 We recall that it was reported in the media in December 2008, that "About 1,300 illegal foreigners have died during detention in the past six years, Malaysia Nanban quoted Malaysian Human Rights (Suhakam) commissioner Datuk N. Siva Subramaniam as saying. He said many of them died in immigration detention centres, prisons and police lockups because they were ..

Many workers, especially migrant workers are asked to stay at the workplaces, sometimes on top of factories,etc. The problem is that these places are normally fire hazards, and are not safe for human occupation.� There need to be new laws that set minimum standards for worker housing/dwelling - that will ensure that these places are safe for the workers. There must be standards to ensure that these premises are not a fire hazard, and that there are adequate fire doors, emergency exits, etc. ..

We know that the UMNO-led BN has created a 'culture' of government deciding for the people without the people being consulted. Did you consult the people of this town about whether they wanted this mega project? BN will answer 'Yes'. We consulted with the Local Council. We consulted the JKKKs. We consulted the Penghulu - the problem is that all these persons are not peoples' representatives but political appointees. And, sadly one pre-condition is that they be members of the party... ..

Well, Prime Minister Najib representing the UMNO-led BN government has declared that he is against democracy at the local government level - against Local Council elections.� Why? Because then the people will be choosing their own Local Councillors, which will mean that Local Councillors will be more representative of the people, and certainly more loyal to the people. Local Councilors that are not pro-people and their local community will certainly not get re-elected by the people.� Today, ..

Many workers are still waiting for their wages to be paid by companies/bosses who cease operations and delayed payment of back-wages (and benefits) by reason of the economic crisis. Some are waiting for 6 months wages...some for even 12 months wages.� The shut-down of factories and workplaces, which is said to be temporary, also means that even the managers and the bosses are not coming in, and the workers may be cheated as many of these are relying only on 'verbal' assurances by the company. ..

Is the Selangor Pakatan Rakyat government taking us all for a ride with regard to local council elections in the State? “We will be writing to the Elections Commission to find out about the feedback given over Penang’s call to restore local government elections,” said Khalid. “We will write a letter to the Election Commission (EC) alongside the Penang government (which did so yesterday) to find out what kind of support the commission will give us for such elections,” he said. Just ..

It was good that the magazine AL-Islam has apologized. It would be better still, if the 2 reporters also personally apologized. But these apologies, coming after the AG's decision not to charge, does not save the� perception� that UMNO-led BN have little(or no) respect for the other than Islam religions in Malaysia.� 1Malaysia - PM and government must be seen to be the PM and government of all Malaysians, not just Malays. PM and the government must be seen to be the PM of persons of all ..

Press Statement - 4 March 2010 Media should uphold responsibilities, not self-censor The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is concerned about The Star newspaper's spiking of a column about the shari'ah law, following the show-cause letter issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs for an earlier article on a related topic. Once again, the media resorts to self-censorship in favour of the state and Muslim pressure groups, instead of upholding its check and balance role. On 2 March, social ..

Finally, the Pakatan Rakyat State Government of Penang has repented, and have taken the first step to fulfill its pre-2008 General Election promise by having local council elections. During the campaigning for the March 8 2008 General Elections, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), the Democratic Action Party (DAP) and Parti Islam Malaysia (PAS), now forming the Pakatan Rayat coalition, had individually and collectively promised local council elections in various campaign documents. They were as ..

How Obama lied to the world ....an interesting read from Third World Network's Resurgence . It is important for concerned persons to support these NGOs and their publications. It is only about RM65 for a 2 year subscription for Malaysians (I believe). Another good publication to support is the ALIRAN Monthly, which is RM60 for a 2 year subscription . They really need your support. The truth is so easily distorted when you are so powerful, and control the media. Afghanistan : Obama's decision to ..

Campaigners Target Malaysia To Stop Mandatory Death Penalty for Drugs March 2, 2010 By admin � MALAYSIA is to be the target of international protests at the Malaysian government’s mandatory death penalty policy for drug trafficking on Thursday March 4th. Peaceful protests are planned at Malaysian Embassies in cities worldwide, including Britain (London), Denmark (Copenhagen) France (Paris), USA (New York & LA) and Nepal (Kathmandu). There will also be protests at the UN Commission on ..

Open letter to Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Tun Razak. March 2, 2010 By admin Dear Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak, It is with the greatest respect to you and your country and it’s legal system that we write to you today in the hope that your government will join the vast majority of UN member nations and urgently reconsider your current use of the death penalty, in particular for drug trafficking. As you may know there are coordinated peaceful protests planned on Thursday March 4th at ..

Well, with regard to that gathering of old-folks in Temerloh Parliamentary constituency, area for the purpose of receiving government allocation/contribution for Chinese New Year and Deepavali, only the Malaysian of Chinese and Indian origins were invited.� And, there was discrimination between what the Indians received, and what the Chinese elders (Warga Mas - Golden Citizens) received. RM100 for the Malaysian Indians RM150 for the Malaysian Chinese.. Why? Why is the UMNO-led BN government ..

I have made concrete proposals of how the MBPJ (Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya - Petaling Jaya City Council) could improve - become more transparent, accountable, informative, open... Many were simple to implement, and they could have used their website to do this... Some of the suggestions were:- * Minutes/Decisions of MBPJ meetings [after all the Meetings should be open to the public, and it is already available. All that had needed to be done is to upload the minutes.] - NOT DONE * ..

Democracy is something that must be promoted. The culture and value of democracy must be cultivated from young. People choose their own leaders/representatives - NOT the government choose and appoint the leaders - NOT the Teacher choose and appoint the student leaders..prefects..etc Now the UMNO-led BN Government� has ordered all schools - and told them to do away with 'students' participation' in the election of prefects? [Does this also apply to school societies, uniform bodies, sports ..

Warga Mas daripada kawasan Parlimen Temerloh telah menerima surat daripada pihak Pejabat Daerah Temerloh untuk menghadiri diri di Dewan Mentakab pada jam 1.00 petang (25/2/2010) untuk menerima sumbangan Tahun Baru Cina dan Deepavali. Tidak ada agenda diberikan. Gambaran yang diberikan adalah datang Dewan, ambil sumbangan & pulang cepat. Pada hari panas, kesesakan jalan berlaku dikawasan sekitar Dewan Sri Mentakab sejak lebih kurang 12.30 apabila Warga Mas Temerloh pergi untuk mendapat sumbangan ..

Well, Malaysian Home Minister demonstrates his intelligence yet again...� Which is the Ministry responsible the entry and exit of foreigners into Malaysia?� It is the Immigration Department under the Home Ministry Which is the Ministry responsible for the issuance of visas and passes, that allow foreigners be be in Malaysia as a tourist, worker, student, spouse, businessman, etc..? It is the Immigration Department under the Home Ministry Thus, it is obvious that the Ministry that should be ..

Well, the UMNO-led BN government is now thinking about increasing electric tariffs again... Help all Malaysians - for this BN government is really becoming 'oppressive' - and its recent actions are affecting the lives of ordinary people in Malaysia. Where is the consultation? Where is the referendum? Where is the justification?� Privatization - that is what it did to our basic amenities - and basic amenities suppliers. Lock stock and barrel was given to "private" companies. In truth, the ..