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BERSIH rally: Tony Pua released, PC at 11am

[UPDATED VERSION] I was informed Tony was released this morning at about 8am and he is going to hold a press conference at Parliament later at 11am.

Please feel free to drop by if you happen to be around the area.

[ORIGINAL VERSION] The Star SMS alert at 11:11pm.
Cops detain DAP members Tony Pua and Lau Weng [...]

Merdeka Center: The lowest 61% for Pak Lah and continues to go down …

While Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in Davos talking about snap election in an interview on CNN’s World News Asia, he might want to give a little bit of more serious consideration towards the latest poll revealed by the market research Merdeka Center.

As a result of voters who’re unhappy over rising prices, racial tensions and [...]

Fair election?

A few weeks ago, the Election Commission Chief Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman retorted that he is not a coward and needs more time to think about it when asked whether he would extend his tenure as chairman of the Commission.

"The general election is getting nearer, how could I run away? The critics would say I [...]

Candlelight vigil in Penang

In solidarity with those arrested in various events for exercising their basic human right to assemble such as Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH), Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) and Human Rights march, a candlelight vigil was held last night around the Penang Road and Campbell Street junction.

This objective of the candlelight vigil is [...]

BERSIH related blogs to face police action?

Rumors are swirling that blogs which published information with related to Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) will face police action?

Rumors or for real, a few hours after rare ISA ruling by the current administration? You gotta watch your back for ISA v2.0.

Malaysia’s version of democracy

2 days ago, one of the darkest day in Malaysia’s history took place – the invasion of the least basic human rights.

For the record, I concluded that’s how we celebrated the International Human Rights Day, which falls on Dec 10.

Yesterday, another unfortunate event took place right in front of the Parliament – the legislature body [...]

The one and only Indian honcho

I blogged about the Chinese honcho, now let’s talk about the Indian honcho – S Samy Vellu.

A few days after the rally organised by Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) which was cracked down by the FRU and police force, Samy Vellu said he is sad but not angry, defending the Government under the leadership of [...]

Hindraf: Food for thought

The rally is now over.

Malaysiakini reported that more than 30,000 people – a mix of young and old Indian Malaysians participated in the rally organised by Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf).

Even though I didn’t walk with them, I fully respect their rights to assemble peaceably and without arms granted to granted to every Malaysia [...]

Police reports lodged against 2 bloggers

The first report was lodged against Screenshot’s Jeff Ooi for allegedly defaming the country, government and police force via a statement issue to Al-Jazeera reporter which was broadcast on YouTube following a gathering organised by Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH).

The Malaysian Islamic Consumers Association, Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress and Pertubuhan Seni Silat Ikatan [...]

Who is lying?

November 9, during the recent Umno General Assembly, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi continued to keep the people guessing as to when the poll will be held.

"I’ve yet to receive an inspiration as to when the general election will be held," he said.

However on Thursday, the Election Commission (EC) chairman Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman said [...]