Category Archives: Malaysians overseas

Najib becomes ‘The Hunted’

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

By Mariam Mokhtar On May 14, Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak had a taste of his own medicine when supporters of Bersih interrupted his speech and chanted “Bersih, Bersih” while others demanded that overseas Malaysians be allowed to vote. If … Continue reading →

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“Why won’t you let me vote?!” – Najib drowned out by protesters at The Dome

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Sarawak Report The Malaysian Prime Minister got a flavour of genuine democracy, when he ventured onto the stage in London’s O2 Arena last night and was promptly drowned out by the sound of protest! This is not something he would … Continue reading →

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88 scholars abroad demand right to vote

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Eighty-eight Malaysians studying or working abroad want the federal government to fully implement Bersih 2.0′s eight demands, which they said will help reverse Malaysia’s brain drain problem. In a joint statement today, the scholars said clean elections must be held … Continue reading →

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How they wasted 21 years of my life

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

EXCLUSIVE I was reading about the problems faced by Perlis mufti Juanda Jaya with the National Registration Department pertaining to his daughter’s citizenship status, which has prompted me to write my own experience dealing with JPN and also the Immigration … Continue reading →

Posted in Here and There, Malaysians overseas

Anger of a community betrayed

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

By Mariam Mokhtar Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, and Malaysia’s missions overseas, will have to get used to scenes like the one last Saturday in London. For over a year, scores of Malaysians have braved the elements to gather in … Continue reading →

Posted in Election Commission, Malaysians overseas