The outrageous claims made in a blog article alleging misuse of state allocations by Ronnie Liu & Ean Yong is a malicious attempt to defame members of the Selangor state exco and to mislead the public and to discredit the state leadership. It is a fact that all such allocations are approved and paid by…
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A tribute to Mrs Ganga Nair
It is with great sadness that I write this tribute to Mrs Ganga Nair who passed away 3rd April 2009 at the age of 85. 40 years ago, in the 3rd General Elections on May 10th 1969 at the age of 45, Mrs Nair was the first Indian woman in Malaysia to be elected to…
Lift the suspension of publications permits
I call upon the Prime Minister and the Cabinet to immediately lift the suspension of Harakah and Suara Keadilan, as it is a blatant disregard for press freedom in the country. Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is still the Prime Minister and he is the one who talks a lot about reform. For his information,…
DAP is 43! Long Live DAP!
On March 18th 1966, DAP was formally registered as a political party. Through the years, the party has held firmly to its principles of a just, equal and democratic Malaysian nation for all her citizens irrespective of ethnicity, religion or social status. With the relentless march of time, DAP has survived all obstacles and challenges…
I am distressed by the MACC’s conduct
Press statement by Teresa Kok, Senior Selangor State Executive Councilor for Investments, Trade & Industry on 02nd March 2009 at Shah Alam on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner’s conduct on the investigations on Mentri Besar, Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim I am most distressed by the unethical conduct of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner,…
On this day in DAP history – a tribute to Dr. Chen Man Hin
On 11 December 1965 then-DAP pro-tem Chairman Dr. Chen Man Hin contested in the Rahang (Negri Sembilan) state seat by-election. He defeated the Alliance and Socialist Front candidates with a majority of 1538 votes. As DAP was still pending registration as a political party, Dr. Chen contested as an independent using the plum blossom symbol….
Human Rights Awards to HINDRAF & Penans
This year’s Suaram Human Rights Awards go to HINDRAF (Hindu Rights Action Force) and the Penans of Ulu Baram, Sarawak. SUARAM’s Malaysia Civil and Political Rights Report 2008 shows we are a long way from being truly democratic and free. HINDRAF had, within a short period of time, captivated, mobilised, and empowered vast numbers of…
Irene Fernandez’s acquital welcome
I welcome the decision of the Kuala Lumpur High Court to acquit and discharge of Dr Irene Fernandez of the charge of “maliciously publishing false news” under section 8A(1) of the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984. Albeit many years late, this decision exonerates her and gives hope to the many other Malaysians who are…