Posted in Politics, Altantuya case on Jul 3rd, 2008 5 Comments »
There is a riot in Mongolia. The riot has to do with the transparency and credibility of election.
As a member of global community, we are concerned with the security and stability of this region.
Anwar held a press conference this morning, it has something to do with Malaysia-Mongolia relations.
I heard Najib too will hold a press […]
Posted in Viewpoint, Politics, Anwar on Jul 2nd, 2008 1 Comment »
I really don’t feel like writing much about the latest conspiracy. I must admit it is indeed a distraction from our struggle.
However, I am an optimist who have deep faith on the Rakyat (people). People can see through a lousy plot easily. Our struggle for change must go on. The battle now is not about […]
Posted in Viewpoint, Politics, Anwar on Jun 30th, 2008 11 Comments »
When Hollywood did poorly in box office, its producer made “Superman 2″.
I was not surprised with the vicious attack from the BN regime. The BN guys are sore losers, thus we have anticipated a massive crackdown against our democratic movement.
The conspirators should be reprimanded for lacking creativity. These guys are too lazy and did not […]
Posted in Politics on Jun 28th, 2008 9 Comments »
PM Abdullah canceled two projects—PORR and Monorail in the 9th Malaysia Plan.
He said the decision is not political and is not because Penang is ruled by Pakatan Rakyat. It is hard for the people to believe that the BN Federal Government is fair to all states.
While cutting back on Penang and other Pakatan’s states, the […]
Posted in Politics, Freedom of Information on Jun 25th, 2008 1 Comment »
At the final days of Abdullah’s premiership, his government is probably trying to do some good to correct the wrongs of Mahathir’s era. Yesterday (24 June) we got the news that the publication permit of Harakah was restored to its original twice a week.
It is definite a good news. Harakah is more than a mouthpiece […]
Posted in Politics, Umno on Jun 2nd, 2008 9 Comments »
The Star (1 June 2008):
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says he will not quit as adviser to Proton and Petronas voluntarily, adding that he prefers to be kicked out.
“If they want to take away my positions, they are welcome, as I am not dependent on them and not even if they give me […]
Posted in Politics, Parliament on May 27th, 2008 13 Comments »
Maybank claimed that it was a good deal. The management of Maybank placed a bid to buy over Banking International Indonesia (BII) for USD 2.7 billion or RM 8.6 billion dollars—a price so high that all other bidders including HSBC and China Bank decided to back off.
Today (27 May) noon, Maybank CEO Datuk Seri Abdul […]
Posted in Viewpoint, Politics, Freedom of Information on May 22nd, 2008 7 Comments »
A reader wrote to me last week (15 May). His comment was on RTM coverage on parliament session. His view should be taken into consideration by the Information Minister.
The following is his letter (edited):
Dear YB Tian,
…I am new to your blog. I have visited other more popular blogs…but most of them seem to be very […]
Posted in Politics, Umno on May 21st, 2008 2 Comments »
I was wrong in my previous post, not all putras are clinging to the sinking Titanic.
According to The Star / Malaysiakini:
Former Kedah Umno treasurer Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir and former Kota Setar MP Dr Abdul Hadi Derani are among Umno members who have quit the party.
Mokhzani said he hoped Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi would step […]
Posted in Viewpoint, Politics, Umno on May 20th, 2008 11 Comments »
I was quoted in a Reuter report on Dr Mahathir’s resignation from Umno:
“He has to fight to defend his legacy, he has to fight against UMNO’s attempts to erode his credibility,” said Tian Chua, a leader of the opposition Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) led by former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim. …
In my […]