The huge Bersih 3.0 crowd testified to the fact that many people no longer trust the BN government, let alone the Election Commission, to ensure free and fair elections, reports Sarajun Hoda Abdul Hassan. Continue reading »
Jun 062012
2012 TA Online
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Jun 052012
Hundreds of Singaporeans have marked the 25th anniversary of an ISA crackdown in the island republic, notes Anil Netto. Continue reading »
May 282012
Zaharom Nain describes the scene at Ambiga’s house when a bunch of ‘petty traders’ and racist youths turned up with their unwelcome messages. Continue reading »
May 232012
Such an approach in the country’s education blueprint is essential to achieve development that is peaceful and sustainable, asserts Ronald Benjamin. Continue reading »
May 212012
Tunku Abdul Aziz sang a different tune about Anwar in an article written in 2010. Martin Jalleh sieves through that commentary. Continue reading »
May 202012
Martin Jalleh digs up an article written by Tunku Abdul Aziz in 2009 – and finds some startling contradictions with his position today. How times have changed. Continue reading »
May 182012
Contrary to the unfounded fear propagated by the ruling elites, the participants of Bersih 3.0 are not bent on overthrowing the government via revolutionary means, observes Azmil Mohd Tayeb. Continue reading »
May 142012
Compare the attendance at Umno’s 66th anniversary celebration at Bukit Jalil Stadium on 11 May to the Bersih 3.0 turnout. There is simply no comparison, asserts P Ramakrishnan. Continue reading »
May 122012
Tessa Houghton describes her experience as an observer at the Bersih 3.0 rally in KL. Continue reading »
May 112012
Aliran is shocked and alarmed by the puerile and infantile behaviour of Perkasa, whose members numbering about 30 held an atrocious ‘funeral rite’ in front of the Penang Chief Minister’s house in Pinhorn Road yesterday. Continue reading »