Posted on August 1, 2008 by sanooaung
I Dream: Azmin Ali as the future DPM
The Malaysian Insider
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat vice-president Mohamed Azmin Ali is being touted as the next leader of the PKR-DAP-Pas opposition pact in Parliament.
He is expected to take over the role from Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail when Parliament sits on Aug [...]
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Posted on August 1, 2008 by sanooaung
INSYAALLAH
our dreams will come true, DSAI
1/2 of the Malaysiakini letter by Kein | Aug 1, 08
Last night I had a dream. I dreamt that it was 2010. . . . . . .
Malaysia was now in gentler hands and the country had passed a defining fork in the river of time.
As I dreamt on, [...]
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Posted on August 1, 2008 by sanooaung
By SAW YAN NAING
Thursday,July 31,2008
After nearly two months in detention, Zarganar, Burma’s best-known comedian, and a colleague, appeared in court in Insein Prison in Rangoon on Wednesday, according to a source.
It was the first time Zarganar (Tweezers), and a colleague, Zaw Thet Htwe, were summoned by authorities following their arrests in June. Two other persons [...]
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Posted on August 1, 2008 by sanooaung
By LALIT K JHA
Friday,August 1,2008
WASHINGTON — US President George W Bush said on Thursday that neighboring countries do not favor economic sanctions against Burma, and this is one of the reasons US sanctions have not been as successful as he would have liked.
“There are some countries in the neighborhood that are not interested in joining,” [...]
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Posted on August 1, 2008 by sanooaung
From hardcore politics to ‘plain mama’
Malaysiakini interview by Beh Lih Yi | Aug 1, 08
PKR president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said she is ready to quit politics for good in order to resume her role a ‘plain mama’ for her children.
In an exclusive interview with Malaysiakiniat her Bukit Segambut home this morning, Wan Azizah said she [...]
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Posted on August 1, 2008 by sanooaung
Human rights with tears
BEHIND THE HEADLINES
By BUNN NAGARA in the Stars Online
Malaysia may, in effect, lead Asean countries to more realistic and progressive human rights practices.
COMMENT: There is no such thing as; more realistic and progressive human rights practices. Don’t be apologetic to the GOVERNMENT RIGHTS ONLY that you practiced. SUHAKAM or National Human Rights Omission is also a [...]
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