Coal-fired plant against green policy

A bid for an emergency motion to enable the House to debate a proposed 300mW coal-fired power plant at Tungku in the east coast Lahad Datu district was rejected by Speaker Datuk Juhar Mahiruddin.

The emergency motion was tabled by Melanie Chia Chui Ket (SAPP-Luyang) who said that the coal-fired plant was not in line with the Government's emphasis on green energy.

"Developed nations are abandoning coal-fired plants. Why are we in Sabah taking something that has been abandoned," she said.

Melanie said the idea of a coal-fired plant was unpopular and it had been relocated twice, from Silam in Lahad Datu initially and then from Seguntor in Sandakan before being fixed at Tungku.

"The people of Lahad Datu and Seguntor had rejected the coal-fired plant and now the majority of Sabahans do not want it as well," she added.

Petition on QEH shrugged off

I think the PM may think that KK without a proper general hospital is not that important. His pol-sec just refused to accept SAPP's petition by saying "come next time" but when???

Obviously, we know that the political secretary only carried out instructions from his boss.

Don't treat us like fools!

Yong: Sep 16 national holiday long overdue

Kota Kinabalu, Oct19, 2009: Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) president, Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee, said that the September 16 national holiday is a long overdue rectification of national consciousness of Malaysia Day.

"Because of the PM's belated announcement today, the five Pakatan Rakyat States have missed out on 2 years of opportunity to take the lead in fulfilling public expectations that they would declare September 16 as public holidays in their respective states, like Sabah and Sarawak.

"Further, it is only right that next year's Hari Kebangsaan be declared as 47th, and not 53rd and this 2009 year is also no longer 52nd Anniversary of Malaysia, but 46th.

"School books and government publications must similarly be corrected," Yong stressed.

Chua: Seriousness of case warrants a royal commission

Tawau, Sep 10, 2009: Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) Vice President and Member of Parliament for Tawau, Datuk Chua Soon Bui, said it was very serious matter concerning the recent relevation in New Sabah Times on 5th Sept. 2009 and Chinese dailies on 6th Sept. 2009 regarding the possibility of granting MyKad applications to about 200 illegal immigrants from Kalabakan Tengah 1 from 10 -12 August 2009.

She urged the federal ministers from Sabah to push the authorities to investigate this serious matter purportedly involving NRD officials from KK and Tawau, as exposed by PKR’s Tawau Chief, Kong Hong Ming.

"It also shows that our own NRD officials are possibly involved in helping illegal foreigners to infiltrate the country’s sovereignty in Sabah," said Chua.

She hoped the federal ministers from Sabah would seek immediate clarifications from the relevant authorities, particularly the mobile units of National Registration Department from Kota Kinabalu, the reported RELA personnel and those responsible for transporting the illegals to Kalabakan Tengah 1 for the registration of MyKad applications.

Detained 'Indian national' in Sabah says he's Malaysian

According to the facts of the case according to the lawyers, Majid arrived in Sabah from India in 1983 and worked as a restaurant helper in Papar along the west coast, an hour's drive south of Kota Kinabalu.

Ten years later, in 1993, he applied for a Malaysian identity card (IC) through the district NRD office under the IC Projek Pedalaman (Interior Division IC Project).

It was not immediately clear what personal documents he used to apply for the Malaysian IC.

Question No. 1 - How many people like him got their citizenship this way?
Question No. 2 - Based on what criteria he acquired citizenship?
Question No. 3 - Projek Pedalaman (Interior Division IC Project) is meant for true locals born here without documents i.e. the indigenous bumiputras...Not meant for foreigners!

Royal Commission on MACC most appropriate

It is still a mystery for everyone as to how an aide of a Selangor state executive councillor, Teoh Beng Hock could have plunged to his death from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Shah Alam. Letter reveals top MACC man, politician collusion

Demo unnecessary as SESB asked to resolve problem fast: CM

Kota Kinabalu: The authorities have done their best to minimise or prevent the perennial power disruptions in the East Coast of the State, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman Thursday.

Sabah DAP is planning to hold a peaceful protest on power supply woes in the State on Aug 30.

Well, what do you say?

Is this a political bribery?

Commenting on the recently concluded by-election in Manek Urai, Mustapha said since the majority of voters had rejected the deputy prime minister's offer for a new bridge in return for an Umno victory, they should not blame BN for not delivering its promise.

"Tan Sri (Muhyiddin) said we will build a two-way bridge if we win. Hence, we'll have to relook at it since we have lost."

Leaders of low integrity

"Raymond Tan had even failed to honour his words when he (Tan) announced during his last meeting with SAPP Supreme Council last year that, he would resign as both the Deputy Chief Minister and Infrastructure Development Minister within 24 hours if SAPP pulls out of the BN coalition..." What say you? $$$$$$more...

1Malaysia concept, the butt of jokes

"The 1 Malaysia concept has failed to catch the people's imagination and instead became the butt of jokes among the people. Past excesses of the BN administration is catching up with the current government such as the collapse of the Terengganu stadium and other building failures, the Port Klang Free Zone scandal, the Perak fiasco and falling education standards.

"In Sabah, the failure to resolve the Queen Elizabeth hospital crisis, the controversial coal power plant proposal, the piping of our natural gas to Petronas's Bintulu Liquefied Natural Gas plant, escalating costs of living, poverty, illegal immigrants problems beset the people.

"The Labuan Bridge proposal is at a dead end whereas Johore is getting a third bridge and Penang a second bridge. Both the relaxation of the cabotage policy and the announcement of RM245 million to buy the Sabah Medical Centre turned out to be mere public relations exercise without any real benefits to the people," stressed Yong.

Umno-Pas Unity Government?

This issue came up again and again....If that is the case, why not get married now (PM said it is like a marriage)...What have the other BN component "puppet" parties to say?

The issue of PAS forming a unity government with Umno had cropped up again at the recently held PAS muktamar where it was openly promoted by party president Abdul Hadi Awang.

Abolish Cabotage Policy

Kota Kinabalu, Jun 4, 2009: SAPP Treasurer General Datuk Wong Yit Ming in a statement said that the policy hinders the growth of manufacturing in Sabah and Sarawak.

Sabah will always have to "play catch up" with those from peninsula and this will pose a major challenge to the success of the Sabah Development Corridor, he said.

"The policy deprives Sabah's industries, the competitive ability to survive let alone compete with her peninsula counterparts. Unless the policy is abolished, there is no way for us to compete fairly, openly and ideally due to the uneven playing field," he said.

Government's limit to 10 SPM subjects an obscenity

Kota Kinabalu, May 30, 2009: Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) president, Datuk Yong Teck Lee said that the decision by the BN government to limit students to take a maximum of only ten subjects in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examinations from next year onwards is an obscenity in public policy that must be removed immediately.

"Such an arbitrary decision upsets a lot of students who are already preparing to sit for more than ten subjects in the next year.

Sabah discriminated by BN government

KOTA KINABALU, 26 May 2009: The Barisan Nasional (BN) Government is discriminating Sabah when it comes to providing the needed development, in particular, energy supplies, said Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP).

SAPP Wanita Chief Melanie Chia said it is evidence when the Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), a Government Linked Company (GLC), which has been monopolising energy supply in the country, has confirmed that power from Bakun dam in Sarawak is very unlikely to be channeled to Sabah. more...

KK Capital City's 500,000 people without a general hospital

KK Capital City's 500,000 people without a general hospital for how many days? Click here

"With the said RM1 billion allocations, the state government can then decide on the best option to resolve the QEH issue, whether to build a new general hospital or to buy an existing private hospital,"

While the Health Ministry sleeps, the patients are suffering daily NOW running to hundreds of days.

Go back to the people

Dissolution of the Perak state assembly should be the best option and fair to the people in Perak.

It is morally wrong and unprincipled for the BN to snatch the elected government by hook or by crook. The judiciary has a very important role to play in this respect to safeguard the constitution NOW or NEVER...or it will be forever gone..DEMOCRACY to DEMONCRACY...

Let's go back to the people for their endorsement!

Gerakan joins Sabah Cabinet thru backdoor

Raymond and Au joins Gerakan, a Peninsular-based BN component party...

"Not only the BN leaders in Sabah including all component parties have no such power but they also depends on Federal leaders especially the Prime Minister to solve such issue, which is vital to the State.

"This shows that BN leaders in Sabah have no autonomy and the Chief Minister who have the prerogative on that matter also seen eroding...

Take action against anti-Malaysia elements

Recent release without charge of the persons who burned the Sabah flags sends a very dangerous message to many people in Sabah, particularly in the East Coast, that such treasonable actions are tolerated.

"A new publication by the same people can surface any time under another title. Whereas 'Malaysia Today' and other anti-BN websites have been shut down by the authorities, other websites claiming that Sabah is under the 'illegal occupation of Malaysia' are still active.

"In other states, people have been charged for insulting the Sultan and for protesting against toll hikes. Journalists and bloggers have been detained under the Internal Security Act. But in Sabah, people who committed treason by staking a claim on Sabah on behalf of a foreign power and burning state flags walk free. By claiming Sabah as belonging to another country, these people have ridiculed the Yang Di Pertuan Agong, the Sabah Tuan Yang DiPertua Negeri, our national Parliament, State Legislative Assembly and our Federal and State constitutions to which we have been sworn to uphold.

Sabah awaits new PM Dato Seri Najib to fulfill promises

Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) expected to hear the chorus of support from BN leaders hailing the appointment of the new PM Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak.

"These are the same BN leaders who had obligingly pledged unconditional support to Datuk Seri Abdulah Ahmad Badawi as PM in June last year when SAPP announced our loss of confidence in him as the PM. SAPP's only hope for our Sabahan leaders in the BN government is that they will use this new era of the Najib premiership for Sabah's legitimate interests," said Yong.

Latest revision of rice subsidy discriminates against Sabah and Sarawak

SAPP president Datuk Yong Teck Lee said that Malaysians in Sabah and Sarawak again have been given a raw deal in the revision of rice subsidies.

"When I first read the news of the new subsidy rate for Super Tempatan 15% (ST 15) rice and subsidies for rice production yesterday, I had thought that perhaps it was a misreporting. I had given the BN government the benefit of the doubt that they could not be so crude and insensitive to the needs of Sabah and Sarawak that they would be so glaringly discriminating against the two states..

Scrap or XChange?

Are Auto-scrapping and Xchange similar schemes?...Government trying to inject money into the ailing car maker? Why Xchange programme which started in 2007 only in West Malaysia......Why Sabah and Sarawak were NOT included in this programme?

Only then, when SAPP voiced it out, then the scheme (whatever)was immediately announced for Sabah and Sarawak. Xchange or auto-scrap, dubious as it seems...(your car must be tested tip-top condition before you can claim...is none other than a cheap tactic.

SAPP: Explain the RM 601 loan to KL company

Kota Kinabalu, Mar 15, 2009: Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) said the State Government owes the people of Sabah an explanation why a RM 601 million loan was given by the Sabah Development Bank (SDB) to a KL company to develop luxury condominium in Kuala Lumpur's Ampang.

Has Sabah Development Bank has lost confidence in the Sabah economy?

Stimulus package unfair to Sabah

Speaking on the RM60 billion economic stimulus package, SAPP president Datuk Yong Teck Lee said that SAPP is monitoring its progress to make sure that Sabah is not cheated.

"For instance, out of the ringgit 60 billion, only 1.2 billion is allocated for infrastructure in Sabah and Sarawak. If Sabah and Sarawak share equally, then Sabah gets only 600 million in the next 2 years. This is only 1% of the 60b allocations which is an insult to the people of Sabah," Yong added.

Raymond Tan, the Running Dog!

Tan, a former deputy president of SAPP,protected and favoured by Yong, SAPP president, became a running dog because of his own selfish and personal benefits of the lucrative deputy chief minister of Sabah, a post he could not even have dreamt of or achieve without SAPP and Datuk Yong's support and recommendation.

An ungrateful servant and treacherous dog, Tan prefers to sell his soul and betray SAPP and the people of Sabah.

Being partyless, now he is desperately trying to pull SAPP members away to join him in order to achieve his greed, money and power.

BN, Champion of all Hypocrites!

Quoted from William: "This is truly hypocrisy of the highest order. When the Sultan of Terengganu decided to appoint an MB of his choice, this very man said it was unconstitutional. And if this is not enough, Umno members went on a demonstration and called the sultan names."

Quoted from Helen: "The MACC is so quick to act on reports against the current democratically-elected Pakatan Rakyat MB of Selangor but chooses to ignore the years and millions if not billions of abuses under the previous administration of Khir Toyo."

"Malaysia is a country run by corrupt officials who do not even pretend to be democratic anymore. It will very soon be on par with the likes of Indonesia or worse, Zimbabwe. There is no hope left."

"They then run off to live in their fancy bunbgalows in Australia and other ‘Western’ places."

No to Sandakan Coal-fired Power Plant!

Just after months of objections, protests made by the people of Sandakan, the NGOs and SAPP, only now did they (the State Government) come up with a DELAYED RESPONSE that they haven't (yet) committed nor commenced works on the Coal-fired power plant in Seguntor, Sandakan...short of saying cancellation!

I would like to quote this press statement by TNB on Dec 24, 2008 NST that "Tenaga National Berhad (TNB) is going ahead with its plan to move the cancelled coal-fired power plant project in Silam, Lahad Datu to a new site in Sandakan..."

Hurray! The people won 'Round One' Wait for Round Two!

Desperate Power Grabs

Two missing, found and missing again PKR assemblymen created a political storm in Perak on suspicion of party hopping and fueled by the "revelation" from the Prime Minister that they will soon be joining the BN.

This incident is not new...I believe...and it has been planned and executed. These duo were entrapped from the beginning!

Permatang Pauh & Kuala Terengganu both cmpleted, ......Pensiangan next?

As Manchester United fans awaited eagerly for the live telecast of their match against Bolton which will see whether their favourite team top the Premier League table on saturday evening, supporters of BN and the opposition brace themselves for the result of the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election results.

Final score, Pas won by a majority of 2,631 against BN-UMNO and an independent. Its was the second time that BN has suffered a setback since the March 8, 2008 general elections.

The first setback was when BN-UMNO lost to PKR in the Permatang Pauh seat. Now the appeal court decision on the Pensiangan election petition will determine whether BN will face a third by-election in as many months.

Should there be one, it would be a first time a BN component pary instead of UMNO being put to the test. So should it be BN-PBRS vs a national party and a local party?

Topinai! Sabar ya! Help is coming...tapi bila?

In the Daily Express, the Sabah Chief Minster had vows that there will be immediate aid for flood nd other disaster victims in the state. This in response to the current serious flood problems faced due tot he rainy season.

On 14 January 2009, Federal Science, Technology and Innovations Minister Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili had said, it is typical of the opposition to issue statements blindly. He also said they also seemed to lack the capacity to ask intelligent questions.

This was the reply given by Dr. Max to the Sapp youth leader question for the source of funding for the three suspension bridges in Kota Marudu namely Simpangan, Kg Lampada and Kg Timbang Batu which would be built to replace bridges washed away by major floods back in February last year.

Dr. Max had confirmed that the fund are from the National Security Council (NSC). It leads one to wonder if for a Federal Minister constituency approval for funding are only received one year later, what will become of the vows by the Chief Minister?

So folks, hang in there, help is on the way...........but when?

Are Sabahans just followers?

Since independence, has Sabah been accorded the equal PARTNERSHIP in Malaysia? Previous Sabah leaders could not be blamed on the power-play by the Malayans becos we (Sabahans) were less 'educated' or duped by "promises" of benefits to the local populace.

Will the Sabah people realise that until now, we were been short changed in all aspects!

Lets us take a look at...the oil revenue $$$...being sucked to build the once tallest building in the world - Petronas Twin Towers...Money from Oil! Taxes from various forms, the imbalances of food prices, transportation from 0 to 10 ...all in favour of the Feds.

Sapp cannot do much without the wholehearted perseverance of the people of Sabah...to force a CHANGE! A CHANGE to all of what we people of Sabah deserved!

Singapore couple claim Malaysian VIP, bodyguards bashed them

2009 Jan 8 - She watched in horror as her fiance was allegedly pinned down on a couch and beaten up by about 15 men dressed in black.

She herself was slapped twice on the face by a man who claimed to be a VIP in Malaysia.

Nurul, 20, and her fiance Mark, 31, were so outraged by the incident that they contacted The New Paper to recount the incident.

Anybody? Any idea as who are these so-called VIPs...expose them so the public will know they are! Details of news

If its safe for Sandakan then it should be safe for Lahad Datu, why move the coal power plant then?

It was reported in the local news The New Sabah Times that Tenaga National Berhad (TNB) is going ahead with its plan to move the cancelled coal-fired power plant project in Silam, Lahad Datu to a new site in Sandakan.

Except for a group of Sandakan concerned people who have started to voice out against the coal power plant for Sandakan, none of the elected representatives of the people of Sandakan had make known their stand on this matter.

If they are adamant in settling it in Sandakan (quoting many of their quality and strigent standard controls) then they should just let it stay in Lahad Datu. Unless there is another real reason for moving was not the environment of Lahad Datu. Your guess is as good as mine.

To view photos of the site in Sandakan, please click photos.

Pakatan and Hudud

Pas vice president,Husam Musa, was took to task by Dap Lim Kit Siang for reiterating Pas' plan to implement Islamic hudud laws should they succeed taking over the federal government.

Hudud refers to the punishments that are fixed for certain offences including theft, robbery, illicit sex, alcohol consumption and apostasy. Punishment for these offences are corporal in nature, involving whipping, stoning to death and amputation of limbs. What you say?

Why skilled M'sians don't come home?

How can we expect some one like Maximus to oversee, provide or even improve the 'brain gain' programme to increase the number of researchers, scientists and engineers in the country when he can't even look after his own backyard, which is known to have the highest number of hardcore poor, unemployment, dropout from secondary schools, single mothers, Aids victims among young girls (most of who had once worked in the nigh spots in West Malaysia or, as part time sex workers in Kota Kinabalu).

Pensiangan By-election?

Inviting bloggers here to give their comments of the impending by-election...the Parliamentary seat of Pensiangan. Pensiangan, indeed, one of the most remote and under-developed areas in Sabah and in Malaysia.

Sabah MCA won't save partyless Tan?

Chau (left) is particularly disturbed by the "credible news" that Tan wants two parliamentary seats and four state seats to be allocated to him so that he can establish his new party as soon as possible.

"Even if such a request (for seats) is granted, does he (Tan) really think that he can get past (Sapp chief) Yong Teck Lee," fumed Chau. "Such a position reflects Tan's arrogance. It seems that he wants to replace Sapp in BN with a new (pro-BN) Sapp led by him."

Government makes RM16mil a day from fuel windfall

The crude oil price in New York fell to a four-year low at below US$44 per barrel yesterday, dragged down by demand worries amid the worsening outlook of the global economy.

At this level, the market price for RON 97 grade petrol should be about RM1.30 per litre, which is 60 sen lower than the RM1.90 per litre Malaysians are currently paying, the analysts said.

Based on a consumption estimate of 27.5 million litres per day, this translates to roughly around RM16.5mil in extra revenue a day for the Government.

Now, the feds are sucking every 60 sen per litre from consumers. Pay back time? Who is profiting all along? "Head I win, Tail you lose" fits in.

After 45 Years Independence Still The Same For Rural Folks!

It was reported in a local daily that a free movie screening by the Information Ministry attracted more than 5,000 people from Nabawan and Sook to the tamu grounds here on Saturday.

It was reminiscent of the 60s and 70s when rural folks were often treated to a free film that they used to refer to as “wayang piri” (wayang free).

Enough is enough.

After 45 years of independence. in this era of the Petronas Twin Tower and other mega developments including all the "Corridors" developments, most of Sabah rural area are still undeveloped by the Federal Government while the State government had to shoulder the full burden.

Pensiangan also could enter into the Malaysia Book Of Record for having witnessed a number of visits by Federal Ministers within a month compared to 45 years of history.

This is the prelude to the expected by-election for Pensiangan? More goodies coming their way?

THE CONDUCT OF BN MPs!!

It was reported in The New Straits Times, on Wednesday (27 November 2008), Datuk Tajuddin Abdul Rahman (BN-Pasir Salak) hurled a racial slur at M. Kulasegaran (DAP-Ipoh Barat) and called Azmin Ali (PKR-Gombak) biol (stupid) during the debate on a motion seeking to dock Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein's salary by RM10 for failing to fulfil his promises on vernacular school.

We have witnessed numerous antics and "ungentlemenly" conduct of the BN MPs in parliament sittings. Remember the last Parliament session where BN lawmakers created uproar with their statement of "monthly leak".

The ironic is that opposition MPs get punished with suspension and banishment for the slightest "tiff" with the presiding speakers but BN MPs just has to "tarik balik" even that is done relunctantly.

So you know what to do in the next election yah, vote for SAPP !

Can anyone explain the rationale?

If the method of calculation of petrol price is correct, it looks like
we consumers are been screwed all the way. So what are we going to do?
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Petrol price calculation:


1 barrel = 158.987146 liters

Current international price USD54.64/1 barrel
Current exchange rate: USD1 = RM3.61
Previously when oil price was USD145/barrel:
USD145 x 3.3 (exchange rate) / 159 liter = RM3 - RM0.30 (subsidy) = RM2.70

Current oil price @ USD55/barrel:
USD54.64 x 3.6 (current ex rate) / 159liter = RM1.23 (no subsidy)

Current petrol price: rm2.00 but actual price is RM1.23 so we pay back
to government 77 cents. What happen to the money???

WILL WE SEE ANOTHER FLIP FLOP HERE IN MABUL?

Do you remember the decision by the State Government to scrap the building of a coal fired plant in Lahad Datu on the basis of environment on 4 May 2008. Then in a news on 21 November 2008, Datuk Zakaria Idris (BN - Gum Gum) said that blackouts due to insufficient power supply were common and threatened economic development in the east coast. Sabah has no choice but to accept a 300mW coal-fired plant in Sandakan to ensure sufficient power supply in the state’s east coast, an assemblyman told the State Assembly. Have you ever wonder if what is not right for Lahad Datu can be right for Sandakan? So much for the flip-flop disease of our nation leadership. Is it as contagious? Before that is sorted out, we now have a new environmental issues on Mabul island. A proposed 33 hectare oceanarium resort will be build in Mabul Island, located in the East Coast of Sabah.

State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun had said that it will not destroy the coral reefs. Rather, it would help ease pressure from the diving crowd coming from neighbouring Sipadan island.

The question now is should we have development at the expense of environment? How much can Sabah benefit from the tourist who would "flock" to the oceanarium? Is it jus another "project" for the rakyat? I leave it for your the rakyat to call the shots, remember the next general elections, even a vote make the difference...........its in your hand now.

Six Mistakes by Sabahans

The First Biggest Mistake made by the Sabahan leaders was that they concurred with the crafty Malayan leader Tunku Abdul Rahman to form a nation called 'MALAYSIA' not knowing that the Malayan leader(s) under UMNO had a hidden agenda of colonising Sabah and Sarawak in a true sense of the word. We could have been happy in the safe hands of Great Britain until such a time when the Sabahans could take over the administration and rule on our own. Look at Brunei as a case in point. Like the 'fairy tale' the Bruneians could only whisper to your ears and say "we live happily ever after". Read More...

GREEN CARD A.K.A. PROJEK IC II

On Nov 2, 2008, Home Minister,Syed Hamid Albar announced that the National Registration Department (NRD) will be re-issuing green cards, which was stopped in 2004, for residents whose citizenship status were in doubt.

This has resulted in thousands of "stateless" people thronged the National Registration Department (NRD) offices at the Federal administration building kota Kinabalu and in Tawau, 17 November 2008, after the Department announced it will start re-issuing the green MyKad.

In Tawau, the number was estimated at several thousand. Police also had to be called in for crowd control.

Can you imagine seeing another round "registration" or "legalizing Illegals", ...THE CONTINUATION OF "PROJEK IC" EPISODE II

PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY FOR SABAH!!?!!?

On 8 November 2008, it was reported that Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Tan Sri Bernard Dompok had said that the Federal Government in their cabinet meeting agreed that a full-fledged petrochemical industry would be set up in the state using natural gas obtained from Sabah.

Subsequently, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman hailed the decision of the Federal Government to set up a petrochemical industry in the State, saying it augurs well for the Sabah Development Corridor plan.

This has prompted Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Yahya Husin to jump on the bandwagon saying it is a privilege the people in Sabah should enjoy given its natural resources.

The interesting thing is that only excess gas will be piped to Bintulu.

Government to appeal against court decision on RPK

Syed Hamid said: “If we find a threat, we will use it. (But) we must be just and fair. We don’t want to victimise anyone.”

To be just, we use the court of justice. To be fair, we also use the court of justice. Was Teresa Kok not victimised? Was the Sin Chiew reporter not victimised? ISA now, is being used as a political tool rather than for security e.g. against terrorists, fanatical religious groups.

Previously it was used against the communists, but now against the columnists...more...

The Americans have shown the way!

If Obama can be elected as president in a country where the whites are the dominant group, why can't we Malaysians be more liberal and adopt policies to ensure a fair and equal society for our future generations?

Should we not change the New Economic Policy into a "needs-based" economic policy? Wouldn't a more liberalised and fairer policy give us more scope to expand our economic activities and hence avoid being marginalised by those countries outside our own?

The fact that a black man can be elected to be the President of the United States of America, speaks much about the progress of human rights in the evolution of the species called homo sapiens.

Aid For Hardcore Poor Not A Privilege

In Bernama report dated 30 October 2008, Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan said various aid extended to heads of hardcore poor households via the Peoples Welfare Development Scheme (SPKR) should not be viewed as a privilege.

He said the recipients should instead work hard and not only depend on state assistance all the time."We need to change attitude and not depend too much on the government for help,"

Pairin said in his speech when officiating the Additional Balanced Food Programme (PTMS) organised by the Tambunan branch of the Community Development Department (Kemas) at the Pisompuruan Square.

Is it not the government responsibility to look after the hardcore poor? Are not more programs and incentives be extend to help alleviate the living conditions of the hardcore poor?

When do "Malaysians" learn?

Six staff bodies of state agency Selangor Development Corporation (PKNS) have objected to the appointment of a senior official as acting general manager on grounds that she is Chinese.

Pas, a member of the Pakatan Rakyat coalition government in Selangor, is unhappy with the appointment of Low Siew Moi as acting head of the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS).

"Merit doesn't count", colour matters...are we heading backwards?

EPF to fund RM5 billion ValueCap investment to shore up Bursa Malaysia

Directing EPF to fund RM5 billion ValueCap investment to shore up Bursa Malaysia is an abuse of Government's authority and puts to risk hard-earned savings of millions of its contributors.

The Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced yesterday that the Government will inject RM5 billion into ValueCap Sdn Bhd to invest in “undervalued companies”, presumed to be those listed on Bursa Malaysia. This was part of the initial slew of high-level measures announced by the Finance Minister, who at the same time confirmed that there will be no cut in the budgeted expenditure for 2009, currently debated in Parliament.

Many fraudulent cases in MyKad applications

PUTRAJAYA: Many of the cases alleging delays in the application for citizenship, MyKad or passports are actually fraudulent.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said in these cases, the applicants were foreign nationals who had sneaked into the country illegally and threw away their documents.

“They then claimed to be Malaysians. The National Registration and Immigration Departments have to be careful when processing their applications.

Let's just ask the Home Minister whether he knew there were hundreds of thousands who got MyKad in Sabah through illegal means! And what is he going to do about these???

Main target of allegations...PM-in-waiting

The attacks over the Internet on Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak continue to mount.

Just days after allegations surfaced on jailed blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin’s website Malaysia Today over alleged interference and SMS's between Najib and Shafee in the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder investigations, more claims have surfaced on the same website over allegedly shady defence deals.

In the latest posting entitled “Eurocopter”, a letter purportedly from Datuk Zahar Hashim, the chairman of Mentari Services Sdn Bhd, the local representatives for a Russian helicopter company, alleges irregularities in the recent award to Eurocopter for the supply of 12 new aircraft to replace the ageing Nuri fleet of the Royal Malaysian Air Force.....RPK allegations on Najib's involvement with a Hindu Spiritual healer and voodoo master.

BN mulls new multi-racial group

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has mooted the idea of creating a new group within Barisan Nasional to allow people to directly join the ruling coalition as members.

Could it be another poor, ad-hoc "flip-flop" decision? In the process maverick politicians will flourish creating a somewhat confused situation within the BN.

At least, SAPP defectors and traitors found their new home.

Main cast in the Game of Betrayal

Obviously, we can see that Raymond Tan, is playing a delaying game, to back his previous word that he will stay with SAPP but if SAPP sacks him, then he will say "they sack me, they don't want me". He has yet to send his letter of resignation.

But ironically, he has announced he has left SAPP and now trying to form a renegade party called "Sabah People's Movement Party" or "Sabah United Party" by pinching and enticing existing SAPP members all around Sabah. His party claiming "15,000" renegade members will be formed soon.

Non-racial politics (revisited 3rd time)

Zaid attacks race politics
Amid widespread speculation over his political future, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim has criticised his own party Umno for contributing to race relations problems.
He also urged Umno to engender a more fair-minded administration, and lead the Malays towards having better race relations with non-Malays.

Speaking to the mass-circulation Chinese-language Sin Chew Daily in his most extensive interview since resigning as a member of the Cabinet recently, Zaid also called for more open debates over "sensitive issues”.

He also pointed out that the results of the March general election were a clear message from the people that they wanted change, but the government had failed to change. (Quoted from MalaysianInsider)

Malaysia should have a fresh election

Umno and its component parties in the BN are in a internal political turmoil with the "Pot calling the kettle black", the people are all so confused and frustrated with the never ending political uncertainties everyday. No confidence in PM, ISA, racism, Hindraf, ACA, Sodomy, Sex Scandals, Fuel hike and bla bla bla...

If the PM is so sure BN still have the support of the people towards the government, why not dissolve the parliament and call for fresh elections in order to reassure and stabilize the country once and for all?

The rakyat are waiting for this, A FRESH SNAP ELECTION!

Put NRD under Sabah Government!

Illegals gain citizenship; Sabahans lose theirs'
What had happened to 78-year-old Yong Lee Hua @ Piang Lin, a Sino-Kadazan, being replaced with a PR instead of MyKad by the NRD when she claimed her IC after it was reported lost.

"She asked the officer why it was red and the lady officer said for senior citizens who lost their IC, the department normally replaced them with red ICs?"

So she will be deprived of her citizenship and the right to vote. What is happening here?

Do you think we need to revamp the whole of NRD, Immigration in Sabah. To do it is by changing the Malaysian Government! Yong: Denial breach of agreement...and MP Eric reveals scandal

'I stopped PM from ordering Yong's arrest'

Sapp information chief Chong Pit Fah described this as a "a shocking revelation" that he (Raymond Tan) can influence the prime minister to stop ACA action.

"This is an admission by a BN deputy chief minister that the prime minister can interfere with ACA work," Chong said in a statement issued yesterday.

He also wanted to know if the same influence could be used on other persons such as serving ministers, or similarly abused. More...

Unprecedented, says LDP boss

Sandakan: International Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Datuk Liew Vui Keong described the retention of Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) Deputy President Datuk Raymond Tan Shu Kiah as Deputy Chief Minister and Infrastructure Development Minister as "unprecedented".

He was commenting on a report that Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman had advised Tan to "stay on" until he consulted the Barisan Nasional component parties, before deciding on an action.

Read the rest in local news

Inflation jumps to 27-year high!

Malaysia's inflation rate jumps to a 27-year high of 8.5 percent in August driven by escalating cost of food and fuel.

Cost of food & non-alcoholic drinks rose to 11.7 percent! Transport rose to 21.8% while restaurants and hotels - 6.5%! Inflation is expected to rise further although the government cut petrol & diesel prices by a mere 10 sen.

The effects of the June fuel hike of a whopping 41% brought cost of food, transportation and other items to skyrocket which would seem to be irreversible. Anyway, the harm was done, no thanks to the PM.

Tan should be more grateful, honest and conscientious

KOTA KINABALU, Sep 19, 2008: More grateful, honest and conscientious was the call by SAPP Information Chief, Chong Pit Fah, to Raymond Tan, a former Deputy President, when making his statement in the press claiming the party (SAPP) had ditched him.

Tan, who is holding an important Deputy Chief Minister’s post, was very reluctant to give up his post, in view of so much vested interests and privileges he is having at the moment, which put his own interests above the party and its struggle, policies and discipline. more...

LDP eyeing vacant posts

SAPP's pullout from the BN was expected based on their actions and conduct recently, according to LDP President Datuk Liew Vui Keong.

Nevertheless, Liew said he felt sad claiming that he and Yong were "good friends" and added the move had left a gap (all government positions)which needs to be filled under the BN umbrella."

Claiming LDP now being the strongest Chinese-based party in Sabah to fill this gap, he said he is confident that his party will continue to advance the "cause and struggle" of Malaysian Chinese in Sabah. 18 Sep 2008 more...

Dissolve Parliament: Cash

Kota Kinabalu: Consumer Association of Sabah and Labuan (Cash) called on the Prime Minister to dissolve Parliament to make way for fresh elections and a new mandate, so as to clear uncertainties over the present government.

Its President Datuk Patrick Sindu, said this would be better than to continue with all the uncertainty which is not only bad for the nation and people but also the economy.

Sindu also praised Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Zaid Ibrahim's decision to resign, describing it as "very brave and not common in our country."

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SAPP dissociates itself from Barisan Nasional

The BN has lost its "BN spirit". It was not that the people who did not want the BN, it was the BN who abandoned the people.

In spite of repeated appeals from some BN members to other BN leaders to be more sensitive to the peoples' feelings, these leaders continue to treat the people with contempt.

Perhaps, after 50 years of uninterrupted government, some BN leaders have got it in their heads that they have a divine right to rule.

Api Api election petition dismissed?

KOTA KINABALU: The Election Court here on Monday dismissed with costs, a petition challenging the election of BN’s Datuk Dr Yee Moh Chai as the Api Api state assemblyman in the March 8 general election.

Dr Yee, the Parti Bersatu Sabah deputy president and state Resource Development Minister, "won" the seat with 174-vote majority against Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s Christina Liew.

The petition was filed by Api Api voter Audrey Karen Barry, who claimed that there were elements of corrupt practice or general intimidation by Dr Yee or his agents, including printing and distributing pamphlets containing false and inflammatory statements.

"Ridiculous judgement, they were caught with their pants down...caught in the red...A case of unjustified justice"

Sufficient reasons for Govt to act, says Liew

Kuala Lumpur: Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Datuk Liew Vui Keong said there were sufficient grounds for the Government to use the ISA on blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin, Seputeh Member of Parliament Teresa Kok and Sin Chew Daily reporter Tan Hoon Cheng.

Liew, who is Deputy International Trade and Industry Ministry, said he was shocked when he heard the news of the detentions Friday night but after being briefed on the reasons for the detention and listening to a statement from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi that the Government would not take such action without reason, he understood why the action was taken.

(Read the rest here more...)

Arrests aim at fuelling resentment

Malaysia is facing a malicious attempt at false provocation.
Clearly, the selectiveness of the ISA arrests is an insidious and misleading attempt to create resentment among particular communities. Why else arrest the messenger but not the message maker, or a politician proven to be only falsely accused? more...

Is it possible Pakatan's 916 plan becomes reality?

PKR supremo: I may have to defer Sept 16
Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said he may have to defer his Sept 16 deadline to form a new government given that the Barisan Nasional had recently sent a large team of backbenchers to Taiwan on an agricultural study trip.

"We definitely have sufficient numbers (of MPs), but we would have to wait first as they are currently ‘enjoying Ramadan' in Taiwan," Anwar was quoted as saying by the Star newspaper.

The former deputy prime minister said he had information the members of parliament would not be allowed to return from Taiwan before Sept 16 in order to thwart his plans.

Anwar's Pakatan Rakyat alliance has 82 out of the 222 seats in parliament. The 61-year old had promised voters he would overturn the Barisan's currently held majority by inviting its MPs to defect to the Pakatan camp.

Umno Youth questioned the “deafening silence”

Dumbfounded - Eerie silence queried
KOTA KINABALU: Umno Youth questioned the “deafening silence” of the Bar Council, NGOs and also bloggers over plans by Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s plan to woo Barisan Nasional MPs into Pakatan Rakyat.

Umno Youth secretary Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan said these groups who claimed to be defending the rights of the people are remaining silent over Anwar’s move to engineer defections that are undemocratic and an act of stealing the mandate of the people.

Abdul Rahman cautioned that Anwar’s planned “backdoor” grabbing of power will only destabilise the country and cause serious long term repercussions to the country.

If Sept 16 does occur, it will not be a surprise if Barisan supporters go to the street to challenge the legitimacy of such government formed on undemocratic means. And all this is because Anwar wants to be Prime Minister,” he added.

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Non-racial politics (revisited)

Racial extremism, is it what you want?

In the run-up to the Permatang Pauh by-election, Ahmad Ismail had said at a ceramah that the Chinese community were mere "squatters" in the country and thus were not entitled to be given equal rights in Malaysia.

Ahmad, who has refused to apologise for describing the Chinese as squatters in the country while campaigning in the recent Permatang Pauh by-election, claims his speech was taken out of context by the Sin Chew vernacular newspaper, which reported the incident in its Aug 25 edition.

Sin Chew stressed that Tan in her nine years of as a reporter has covered various political conferences and speeches and “no mistakes were ever made” in her writing.

(Sep 8): In an explosive 50-minute press conference, Ahmad vowed that he would not apologise for his remarks which sparked the controversy. The press conference, which was held at the Penang Umno headquarters, ended with shouts of 'Hidup Melayu' from about 50 local party leaders who were there.

Soon after the event, former Penang Umno committee member Zainol Abidin Hashim, with the help from his colleagues pulled down the photo of Gerakan acting president Dr Koh Tsu Koon which adorned one of the walls in the party headquarters. Koh's picture frame, which sat next to the photos of the Penang governor and his wife, was subsequently smashed.

As the glass broke into pieces, Zainol removed Koh's photo from the frame and tore it into half.

Convention on Sabah Issues

Convention on Sabah Issues (Konvensyen isu-isu Sabah) organised by SAPP was held on 30 August 2008 attended by over a thousand people. Panel of invited speakers were Datuk Harris Salleh, Tan Sri Simon Sipaun and Amde Sidik.

Among the topics covered included illegal immigrants problem, illegal foreign workers, land scam, Labuan, economic disparities, oil royalty, racism, corruption...mostly related to SAPP's 8 declarations/points and more...

DNA bill tabled, and with haste

At the same time the bill was being tabled, the Bar Council warned that if the bill is passed, the country would turn into a ‘full fledged police state’.

Bar Council human rights committee president Edmund Bon told a press conference at the Parliament lobby that the bill appears to have been ‘rushed through’ for debate.

Bon alongside three other Bar Council members were at Parliament to brief opposition MPs on the grave repercussions should the DNA bill be passed. more...Do You think it is politically motivated?

SAPP for non-racial politics

Yong Teck Lee: "The land slide victory of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim augurs well for non-racial politics in Malaysia. The rejection of racial politics shown in the March general elections has been repeated resoundingly by the voters of Permatang Pauh of whom 69% are Malays."

P. Ramlee's way towards promoting harmony

"Our country should play P. Ramlee films everyday. His films can teach us how we can live together happily and harmoniously like the good old days," says the Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore, Datuk N. Parameswaran. (Yes, Datuk Param is definitely right about the good old days, but now, polarisation has been seen and even crept into institutions of learning, schools, for example)more...

Is swearing becoming a trend?

Over these few months and weeks, we have heard and seen sworn affidavits (Statutory Declarations) of all sorts. Oath taking of loyalty...Another trend led by Saiful against Anwar using swearing by the Koran. DPM just done it twice!

'BN's self-destruct button now on'

How much longer can the ruling government be oblivious towards the current trend? To me, it seems that they were born oblivious.

Why are the ACA, the police and the government suddenly 'acting' super efficient and arresting opposition members and creating this false sense of integrity?

Have they forgotten that similar tactics used in GE12 failed them miserably?

By doing what they are doing, they are earning hatred from the public. People vote for the opposition not for because they like or have faith in the opposition, but because they simply hate the ruling government and want to show their discontent.

How difficult is it for the 'geniuses' to figure this out? Going by this case, I understand why we are where we are now. (Quoted from Paran Chinniah: Voxpop)

Dr M on the 2008 General Elections

"I am amazed that there are still people in this country who think that the opposition parties "won" the general elections because they promised a more open society with transparency and whatnots, including of course doing away with the Internal Security Act"

"Whom do they blame? They blame UMNO and its leaders and the kowtow-ing leaders of MCA, Gerakan, MIC. In particular they blame the Prime Minister, Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi"

"Why did they blame Abdullah? Their reasoning was simple. Under previous Prime Ministers they were very much better off; the prices of goods did not go up too high, their incomes had increased, the officials were more attentive and so were their wakils etc etc."

"And so the BN lost. But the opposition did not win..." So What Do We Think? more...

Agusta sale comes back to haunt Proton

Could Proton Holdings Bhd please explain (once again) how it was advised to sell its 57.75% stake in the Italian bike maker Meccanica Verghera Agusta Motors (MV Agusta) for one euro (about the price of a plate of chicken rice), which the buyer, Gevi SpA, subsequently sold for a whopping RM358 million (€70 million) to Harley Davidson?
Precisely what was it that Proton missed out in MV Agusta that Harley Davidson saw worthwhile to fork out the money for? Or was Proton so naively led to believe that disposing of MV Agusta to Gevi SpA was its best option? more...

Gerakan to discuss pulling out of Barisan in October

IPOH: Perak Gerakan wants the party to pull out of Barisan Nasional in view of the coalition leaders adopting a political culture that garners support only from particular communities. Making the proposal at the state delegates' conference Sunday, Perak Gerakan chief Datuk Chang Ko Youn said about 80% of the delegates agreed with the issue. more...

SAPP regrets demonstrations by UiTM students

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) claimed that Umno orchestrated the demonstrations by Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) students nationwide over the call by Selangr Menteri Besar, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, to open the university to non-Bumiputeras.

Its education bureau chief Datuk Wong Yit Ming said this has tarnished the university's image and would affect the students' future careers.

He hoped the party leaders could be more sensitive towards the feelings of others when making any statement in future.

Wong also reiterated SAPP's stand to non-racial politics as declared in its "8-Point Declaration". more...

Trace supplier of documents to foreigners

KOTA KINABALU: Tan Sri Bernard Dompok wants a Royal Commission of Inquiry to be set up to trace the supplier of Malaysian documents to illegal immigrants in Sabah.

Dompok, who is Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, said that without this, he doubted that the ongoing crackdown against illegal immigrants would be effective. more...

PM: No fuel price reduction before Sept 1

The prime minister had announced on Aug 1 that beginning Sept 1 the retail price of petrol will be streamlined and based on the average monthly market price of world crude oil with the government maintaining the subsidy rate at 30 sen per litre.

What happen to oil royalty for Sabah? Did Petronas explain why subsidy arises?

So who actually benefitted from this subsidy payout scheme?
If the amount is in the neighbourhood of RM 1 billion, then long term deposit with a commercial bank, Pos Malaysia or indirectly, ECM Libra would have made RM 39 million per annum or RM 106, 849.32 daily.

That is not including the management or services fee that Pos Malaysia charges the Government for this service. If the charge is just 1.0% of the amount, it means Pos Malaysia would have made RM 50 million per annum free income without incurring significant operations cost. If the pay out amount for the year is in multiples of RM 1 billion, then the profits will be realised will be on the same proportion.

That is definitely a great business model for the owners of ECM Libra, which include Riong Kali and Khairy Jamaluddin, two of PM 'Flip-Flop' Abdullah's closest advisers! related stories...the people's sufferings

PM slams Khalid over call to open UiTM to non-Bumis

SERDANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has ticked off Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim for proposing that Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) be opened to non-Bumiputeras.

"what farsight can our leader of this be?"
We probably can't put a reverse gear and become too backward due to misleading mindset of "politics"!
It is really a Malaysia Dilema of 21st century never ever we can believe with ears!
By: Eileen Ng and Mazlinda Mahmood related stories

SAPP must be punished: LDP

Penampang: The BN Supreme Council should take disciplinary action against SAPP at its next meeting over the party's stated intention to support any no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
LDP Deputy President Datuk Chin Su Phin made the suggestion after the official opening of his Api Api Division's AGM by LDP Organising Secretary Yong Vui Chung.

"Conversion to Islam" Forum ends after police advice

Kuala Lumpur: The Bar Council held its controversial "Conversion to Islam" forum Saturday despite opposition from various parties but ended it earlier than scheduled.
Midway through the forum, Bar Council President Datuk S. Ambiga took to the stage and told those present that the police had advised them to wrap up the forum by 10am.
Quoted from Daily Express...related news...

Upko, SAPP to ensure Sabahans' voices heard: Dompok

Penampang: Barisan Nasional (BN) component Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) has stood firm on the rights of Sabahans despite suggesting a motion of no-confidence against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

"SAPP as one of the (Barisan) component parties in Sabah has delivered its views. We also hold similar views (on the problems raised by SAPP)," said Upko President Tan Sri Bernard Dompok, Friday.

He said Sabah would continue to be defended in terms of its rights as long as it continues to have voices such as from SAPP and Upko. more...

SAPP's 8 points declaration

KOTA KINABALU, August 7, 2008: SAPP Deputy Information Chief, Chong Pit Fah, reminded LDP President Datuk VK Liew of his obligation towards the people of Sabah, instead of singing to the tune of the Federal leadership. He (VK Liew) said the BN has more important issues to attend to than attending to the needs of Sabah people. SAPP's 8 Points Declaration

Upko to oppose sacking Sapp

Kuala Lumpur: The United Pasokmomogun Kadazandusun Organisation (Upko) has made it clear that it will oppose any attempt to sack the Sabah Progressive Party from the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition (BN) when party leaders meet here today to decide on a just and fair action against SAPP for suggesting a motion of no-confidence against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. more...

'Ban sectarian politics'

Banning communal-based political parties, agendas and campaigns could help eliminate sectarian politics and create a Malaysian society free of racial prejudice, said an activist.

Speaking at a political forum in Penang yesterday, Citizens International director Anwar Fazal attributed deeply entrenched sectarian politics in the country to the existence of communal-based parties. By: MK BAthi Veeranggan | Aug 1, 08 11:45am

Show Cause Reply

We will reiterate the points we made in our earlier statements on why we have lost confidence in the prime minister," said Yong when contacted today.

"The question of backing down does not arise at this juncture. Instead, we urge them to find out why Sapp feels this way."

'Regrettable' but leaked report valid: Lawyer

PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim today said that the leaked medical report of Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan confirmed that the sodomy allegation made against him was baseless and politically motivated.

An internal inquiry by the hospital is underway to determine how the medical report was leaked.

PM for all M'sians?

PM for all M'sians, but minus S'gor?

Why would Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who claimed to be a prime minister for all Malaysians, back a proposal to set up a one-race, one-religion Selangor government?

That’s the question being asked by DAP leader Lim Kit Siang.

It was revealed that days after the March 8 general elections, Umno met with bitter rival PAS to discuss power-sharing under the guise of Malay unity and Islam in a desperate bid to retain power in Selangor.

FCAS calls for legalisation of illegals

The Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) has called for the legalisation of illegal immigrants who have been in Sabah for more than 15 years without criminal records, as part of positive measures and action to be carried out to solve the illegal immigrant problem in the State.

Whether it was actually one of the 16 resolutions adopted at the FCAS Annual General Meeting 2008 remains to be seen. How many of them (illegals) are we talking about?

Exercise on Illegals must be sincere and holistic

I do share Dr Jeff's concern about the government's stand on the following issues and how they (govt) going to address this menace...

Daily Express (19/07/08)Jeffrey: What about them? Kota Kinabalu: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) wants to know what sort of actions will be taken by the Federal Special Cabinet Committee to address the Project IC and IMM13holders issue in Sabah.
Its Vice President Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said the Federal Government should not pretend that it does not exist.
"These categories of people are also considered illegals," he said, Friday...

Teo Chee Kang's statement's an insult

"For LDP's Secretary-general YB Teo Chee Kang to criticize SAPP as beng rhetoric and doing nothing else other then sending memorandums concerning Sabah's problems is an insult to both SAPP and the people of Sabah," said SAPP Asst Information Chief, Chong Pit Fah.

Anwar vs Shabery Debate on Fuel Price

"Anwar's explanations were simple, clear and up to the point. Shabery was no match for Anwar. It is a shame for Shabery to touch on personal issues when he could not answer the questions posed to him." quoted from Malaysiakini

PBS and LDP eyeing our positions if vacant: SAPP

Kota Kinabalu: The people in Sabah should examine the real motivation for BN component parties from Sabah frantically calling for the ouster of SAPP from the coalition, said its Secretary-General, Datuk Richard Yong.

He said SAPP is of the view that these parties, including PBS and LDP, could not wait for SAPP to be ousted so they will have the government positions vacated by SAPP representatives and dished out to their leaders.

Dr Max (PBS) remarks unbecoming

July 14, 2008: SAPP has expressed regret that certain Sabah-based parties like PBS had willingly become the Federal government's instrument to condemn the party for fighting for the rights of Sabah and,for expressing no confidence in the Prime Minister.

"But they (PBS) was silent when Umno leaders called for the PM to step down," said SAPP Secretary-general Datuk Richard Yong.

Yong pointed this out in a statement issued yesterday in response to a statement made by PBS deputy president, Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili in a local daily that it was better for SAPP to quit BN besides describing it as a 'political bitch'.

SAPP MPs support no-confidence motion

Kota Kinabalu (11 July 2008): SAPP's members of parliament Datuk Eric Enchin Majimbun (Sepanggar) and Datuk Dr. Chua Soon Bui (Tawau) will support the motion of no confidence on the Leadership of Prime Minister Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi proposed by Pakatan Rakyat.

'Chua told not to swim with sharks'

Datuk Yong said(Kota Kinabalu, 9 July 2008)... Although Datuk Dr. Chua never mentioned the words to the effect that the proposed motion of no confidence had been "dropped" or "aborted", her comments were misinterpreted.
　
This latest twist makes me sad that our noble struggle has been damaged in the eyes of the people whose hopes for a better future rest with SAPP.
more in SAPP website

避免二国会议员步安华后尘

因此，杨秋立表示，该党在处理不信任动议方面必须小心翼翼，因为他们不希望两名国会议员，即蔡顺梅与昔邦加议员依力马贞文（Eric Majimbun）的安全受到威胁。

他表示接获消息，指巫青团将借此课题大肆炒作马来种族主义，而且巫青团曾拉队到斗湖与昔邦加向该党两名议员示威抗议。News from Malaysiakini