July 31, 2011 To Fellow Muslims in Malaysia and around the World, RAMADAN KARIM
Archive for July 2011
Ramadan Karim to Fellow Muslims
July 31, 2011Understanding Wahhabism
July 31, 2011July 31, 2011 Understanding Wahhabism by Abdar Rahman Koya@www.malaysiakini.com Recent news reports about the ‘Wahhabi’ terror cell in the country have brought into open some level of ignorance among the so-called Malaysian intelligentsia about Islamic movement. On one hand such accusations reveal again the legendary close-mindedness of our government ulama; on the other hand, analysts [...]
Najib’s Papal Ties
July 31, 2011July 31, 2011 Netto comments on Najib’s Papal Ties by Terence Netto@www.malaysiakini.com COMMENT After weeks of silence during which he took a lot of flak for what was perceived as undue coziness with the powers-that-be, the Catholic Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur, Reverend Tan Sri Murphy Pakiam has issued a statement on the establishment of diplomatic [...]
From Malott to Prime Minister Najib
July 31, 2011July 31, 2011 From Former US Ambassador to Malaysia John Malott to Prime Minister Najib Dear PM Najib, As a result of the developments on July 9, the world is now paying increased attention to Malaysia. In particular, we now wonder how free and fair your nation’s elections are. We have learned that some of [...]
The Passing of Dato’ Syed Ahmad Jamal
July 31, 2011July 31, 2011 The Passing of Our Dear Friend, Dato’ Syed Ahmad Jamal Dr. Kamsiah and I are saddened to learn early this morning of the passing of a dear friend, Dato’ Syed Ahmad Jamal. We wish to express our most profound condolences to Y.Bhg Datin Hamidah Md Noor and family. We had looked forward [...]
BERSIH2.0 hijacked ?
July 31, 2011July 31, 2011 BERSIH2.0 hijacked ? Lee Way Loon@www.malaysiakini.com Jul 30, 11 1:46pm Almost three weeks after the Bersih 2.0 rally, the debate continues unabated with a key member of royal family claiming today that the electoral reform movement “had in some way been hijacked” by other groups and individuals. Johor Sultanah Raja Zarith Sofia [...]
Book Review: Perplexities of Consciousness
July 31, 2011July 31, 2011 http://www.nytimes.com SUNDAY BOOK REVIEW- New York Times Know Thyself: Easier Said Than Done (Saya Mudah Lupa/Saya Tak Nampak) by Nicholas Humphrey Published: July 29, 2011 A few days before a review of my latest book appeared in these pages, I wrote to my editor, saying I had seen an advance copy and [...]
When in doubt, Blame the Jews
July 30, 2011July 30, 2011 http://www.huffingtonpost.com In Malaysia, When in Doubt, Blame the Jews by Rabbi Abraham Cooper (July 22, 2011) On July 9, 20,000 Malaysians gathered in Kuala Lumpur to demand more transparency in electoral laws in connection with next year’s national elections. The Police unleashed tear gas and chemical-laced water on the demonstrators and temporarily [...]
Netto on PSM EO-6
July 30, 2011July 30, 2011 Netto on PSM EO-6 by Terence Netto@www.malaysiakini.com Ever Onward to Victory–Hasta La Victoria Siempre COMMENT For three weeks now, appalled observers of the train wreck of the Bersih disaster may have assumed that at some point someone within the Najib Razak administration would have the presence of mind to pull one damsel, [...]
Prime Minister Najib is faltering(?)
July 30, 2011July 30, 2011 http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com Prime Minister Najib is faltering (?) Written by Dana Kay, Malaysia Chronicle Talk of Prime Minister Najib Razak faltering is buzzing all round the coffee-shops that dot the nation, with all eyes wide open to catch a glimpse of who will succeeed him. The feelings for Prime Minister Najib Razak are [...]
“Freeing Us was a smart Political Move”, says Dr. Michael Jeyakumar
July 30, 2011July 30, 2011 “Freeing Us was a smart Political Move”, says Dr. Michael Jeyakumar Tashny Sukumaran@www.freemalaysiatoday.com Parti Sosialis Malaysia leader Dr Michael D Jeyakumar today called the release of the six PSM members as a “smart political move” by Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak in face of diminishing public support. “It’s definitely due to public [...]
New MAS Chairman Appointed
July 30, 2011July 30, 2011 New MAS Chairman is Tan Sri Dato’ Md Nor Yusof Malaysia Airlines System Bhd (MAS) has appointed Tan Sri Md Nor Yusof as chairman, effective Aug 1. He would replace Tan Sri Dr Mohd Munir Majid, who will retire as chairman on July 31, MAS said in a statement today (July 29). [...]
Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj and Associates released from detention
July 29, 2011July 29, 2011 BREAKING NEWS Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj and Associates released from detention by Shannon Teoh@www.themalaysianinsider.com Six PSM (Parti Sosialis Malaysia) members, including Sungai Siput MP Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj were released at 5.30pm this evening from their detention under the Emergency Ordinance (EO). The MP’s brother, Selangor state executive councillor Xavier Jeyakumar, confirmed [...]
Reimaging Najib ahead of UMNO polls in 2012
July 29, 2011July 29, 2011 http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com Reimaging Najib ahead of UMNO polls in 2012 Written by Wong Choon Mei, Malaysia Chronicle As anticipated, a massive clean-up has begun for Prime Minister Najib Razak, starting with his wife Rosmah Mansor and her alleged RM24.4 million diamond ring. The main purpose – to defend his very shaky UMNO presidency [...]
A Clean Sweep for Bersih: Grim and Uncertain Future for the Cousins
July 29, 2011July 29, 2011 http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com A Clean Sweep for Bersih: Grim and Uncertain Future for the Cousins by Clive Kessler (July 16, 2011) It was quite a day. Last Saturday (July 9) Kuala Lumpur saw two foolish men destroy not only themselves, the government that they lead and their remaining reputation for political sagacity and moderation. [...]
John R.Malott: Malaysian Democracy and Bersih2.0
July 29, 2011July 29, 2011 http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com Teach us to fish, don’t give us the fish Written by Maclean Patrick, Malaysia Chronicle (July 28, 2011) John R. Malott, a former US Ambassador to Malaysia, in his article Malaysia’s Political Awakening: A Call for US Leadership has brought to the attention of law-makers in America, the plight of democracy [...]
Fiscal Isolationism: Bad News for US Diplomacy
July 29, 2011July 29, 2011 Fiscal Isolationism: Bad News for US Diplomacy by Christopher Hill DENVER – Patience might be a virtue, but not necessarily when it comes to American foreign policy. Consider “the long war,” a bold concept embraced a few years ago to describe the continuing struggle against terrorism, the grudging progress that could realistically [...]
