Updates : I have just received a call informing me that a meeting has been held in their school this morning further threatening the prefects and even the teachers – if they attend the reunion, they will be sacked. Some people think this is a minor issue. This is not a petty or a political… Read more »
My Views
Watch what you sow…
After my last posting, I have received overwhelming support from Malaysians from all walks of life. Students, parents, ex-schoolmates, ex-teachers, residents, fellow ADUNs and MPs have expressed their unequivocal backing. Thank you for all those who have chosen to speak up and to stand alongside me BUT please do not feel sad for me, I… Read more »
SMKSU Prefects’ Reunion
Few months ago, I was invited to the Prefects’ Reunion of SMK Subang Utama to be held next week. I just received news that I could no longer attend the function because I’m an assemblyman from Pakatan Rakyat. Two prefects have confirmed that the teachers have issued a threat to the prefects to withdraw their… Read more »
Proposed development at USJ 6
Few days ago, I attended the public hearing at MPSJ on the proposed development at USJ 6 (opposite True Fitness Taipan). So many residents turned up to protest this proposal. The developer Pujangga Budiman Sdn Bhd is proposing to develop a 9-storey building with 2 sub-basement car parks levels. Although it is commercial land, the… Read more »
Speakeasy session with Nurul Izzah
I was invited by the Public Relations Consultants Association to speak on the influence of new media in Malaysia. The other guest speaker was Nurul Izzah. Both of us spoke on the role of new media in the last General Elections 2008 (“GE”). The emergence of blogs, online news providers, online forum and even SMS… Read more »
Marie Claire Women of Style & Substance 2008
I’m so humbled to have been chosen as one of the ten Women of Style & Substance 2008 by Marie Claire Malaysia. This is featured in the June issue of Marie Claire. My dad is somehow very proud of this. When he first saw this feature in the magazine over dinner, he immediately claimed credit… Read more »
“Uncensored” with Francis Siah on Malaysiakini.TV
Photo courtesy of Malaysiakini Watch my interview with Francis on Malaysiakini.tv or on YouTube.
Two temples and one political party
In the last few days I have been busy with press conference after press conference. One of the issues highlighted concerns a piece of land in PJS 7/13 in Bandar Sunway. Along this street, one can see a Hindu temple, next to it a Chinese temple and followed by a MCA building/ kindergarten. Many of… Read more »
Motion to free YB Kota Alam Shah
On the last day of the Selangor Legislative Assembly sitting, I was appointed to sit in the Committee of Privileges based on Standing Order 70. I also had the privilege of supporting the motion brought by YB Lau Weng San of Kampung Tunku that is a motion to free the ISA detainees including YB Kota… Read more »
Selangor Legislative Assembly
The recent Selangor Legislative Assembly (21 – 26 May) created history. There was a live telecast on the entire proceeding. 31 assemblymen took part in the debate on the Sultan’s address. This recorded the highest number of participants. The Speaker YB Teng Chang Khim also removed the tea break session as practiced last time to… Read more »