People go into politics not to serve but to enrich themselves – Emile Short

The former Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Justice Emile Francis Short has stated that people who venture into politics should use their power to make decisions based on their understanding of the common good. Justice Francis Emile Short He said those decisions should serve the office holder’s constituency, that is those citizens who voted for him or her adding that decisions should not be made, nor should they appear to be made, based on the financial self-interest of the officeholder. Any such decision undermines the status of citizens as sovereign as well as the trust they … Continue reading People go into politics not to serve but to enrich themselves – Emile Short

Generasi muda perlu kuasai Bahasa Inggeris – Hannah Yeoh

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 Sept — Rakyat Malaysia terutama generasi muda harus membuang mentaliti bahawa mempelajari bahasa Inggeris adalah pengkhianatan kepada bangsa dan bahasa kebangsaan, kata Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat, Hannah Yeoh. Beliau menasihati anak-anak muda Malaysia untuk sentiasa mengingatkan diri mereka bahawa mereka tidak boleh berasa kurang senang tentang menguasai bahasa Inggeris sambil berkata bahawa mereka hanya boleh menguasai bahasa jika mereka mengamalkannya. “Perkara yang paling memperkasakan yang dapat kita berikan kepada anak-anak gadis kita adalah mempelajari bahawa universal seperti bahasa Inggeris. “Saya dituduh mengkhianati bangsa saya apabila saya bertutur dalam Bahasa Malaysia atau ketika saya memakai … Continue reading Generasi muda perlu kuasai Bahasa Inggeris – Hannah Yeoh

Kit Siang: 94, 78 and 72-year-old alone cannot save M’sia, youths must do it

In a special message to the youths in Sarawak, Lim Kit Siang said the efforts of a nonagenarian and two septuagenarians alone cannot save Malaysia. This was in reference to Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, 94, PKR president Anwar Ibrahim, 72 and himself, 78. For Malaysia is to be saved, the DAP veteran said, the energies and idealism of the youths are required. Therefore, he urged the youths in Sarawak, especially those in the 16 – 25 age group, who might be eligible to vote in the 12th state election in the next 12 to 20 months, to play a … Continue reading Kit Siang: 94, 78 and 72-year-old alone cannot save M’sia, youths must do it

Sabah, Sarawak promised ‘heaven’ but given ‘hell’

COMMENT | Sabah opposition leader Jeffrey Kitingan was at the Kota Kinabalu airport to welcome Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Sept 17. Jeffrey’s presence raised eyebrows but he said that he was there as he was hoping the prime minister would have an announcement about Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “So, we went with the hope of some good news but ended up very disappointed”, he said, adding that he also felt let-down that the prime minister’s Malaysia Day speech in Kuching contained “no goodies” for Sabah or Sarawak. Mahathir was on a one-day visit to Sabah. Former Sabah chief minister Yong Teck … Continue reading Sabah, Sarawak promised ‘heaven’ but given ‘hell’

Siti Kasim launches NGO to mobilise moderate voices of Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: As the National Day approaches, outspoken lawyer Siti Kasim has launched an NGO in a bid to unite the moderate, liberal and progressive voices in the country. Known as the Malaysian Action for Justice and Unity Foundation (Maju), the NGO would serve as a platform to connect Malaysians of all backgrounds, races and religion with a vision for a progressive society, said Siti. She said the idea to form the NGO was conceived about two years ago, when she and a friend realised that the voices of moderate Malaysians were weak and unorganised. “It was always trying to … Continue reading Siti Kasim launches NGO to mobilise moderate voices of Malaysia

Putrajaya will collapse without Sarawak’s O&G

KUCHING: The federal government would simply be brought to its knees if not for Sarawak’s oil and gas, which contributed tremendously to federal coffers. Prominent lawyer Dominique Ng lamented that Sarawakians were being taken for a ride by the federal government and expressed frustration over Pakatan Harapan’s reluctance to make good on their promise to return the state’s oil and gas royalty. “Why are we still begging for our own royalty to be increased from five to 20 per cent even though it is in the Pakatan Harapan manifesto?” asked Ng during a forum on referendums at the MBKS auditorium here … Continue reading Putrajaya will collapse without Sarawak’s O&G

Gov’t sets up 1,430 community units to help disseminate information

A total of 1,430 Komuniti Harapan Malaysia (KHM) have been established throughout the country to disseminate information from the government and to foster a sense of unity among the people. Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the public’s participation was very important in carrying out their role as strategic partners through the platform provided by the Information Department. “Of these, 184 have been established in Sarawak as of Aug 23, 2019,” he said in a speech at the 2019 Merdeka@Komuniti programme in Kampung Semeba, Batu Kitang in Kuching today. He also believed that KHM would be able to carry out … Continue reading Gov’t sets up 1,430 community units to help disseminate information

Menyertai Pembentukan Malaysia Adalah Satu Kesilapan Besar

Parti Bumi Kenyalang yang diluluskan sebagai parti politik oleh Pendaftar Pertubuhan pada 28.08.2013 akan menerajui perjuangan rakyat Sarawak yang tidak berpuas hati dengan persekutuan Malaysia, untuk mendapatkan pembebasan Sarawak (keluar) dari persekutuan. Kami, di Parti Bumi Kenyalang, dengan sikap yang … Continue reading Menyertai Pembentukan Malaysia Adalah Satu Kesilapan Besar

MA63: Rundingan Di Landasan Tepat Lebih Telus Berbanding Kerajaan Lama

KOTA KINABALU: Rakyat Sabah diminta bersabar dan meletakkan kepercayaan sepenuhnya kepada kerajaan pimpinan Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) untuk membawa tuntutan hak negeri ini dalam Perjanjian Malaysia 1963 (MA63) dengan Putrajaya. Penasihat MA63 Kepada Kerajaan Sabah, Zainnal Ajamain berkata, walaupun terdapat desakan daripada rakyat agar MA63 dilaksana segera, namun perkara itu tidak semudah yang disangka kerana memerlukan rundingan secara berhemah daripada semua pihak terlibat. Katanya, pengumuman Jawatankuasa Pemandu MA63 baru-baru ini bahawa tujuh daripada 21 perkara yang dirunding telah dipersetujui diserahkan kepada Sabah membuktikan ketelusan proses itu berbanding ketika zaman Barisan Nasional (BN) memerintah. “Kalau kita bandingkan kerajaan yang dulu dengan … Continue reading MA63: Rundingan Di Landasan Tepat Lebih Telus Berbanding Kerajaan Lama

The East Malaysia secession grapevine, an absolute headache for Malaysia Day

The Pakatan Harapan government faces its trickiest conundrum yet – keeping Sarawak and Sabah in the fold while resisting accusations it’s not protecting Malay rights, says James Chin.   HOBART: This coming Monday (Sep 16) marks Malaysia Day, a public … Continue reading The East Malaysia secession grapevine, an absolute headache for Malaysia Day