Category Archives: MoCS News

Come to Bersih rallies as citizens, not politicians

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

FMT Staff KUCHING: The Movement for Change, Sarawak (MoCS) has urged politicians keen to partake in future Bersih rallies to attend as concerned citizens and leave their political agendas at home. MoCS leader Francis Paul Siah said that leaders of … Continue reading →

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Butt dance ‘sexist’, decries Ambiga

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

By Hazlan Zakaria Bersih co-chairperson Ambiga Sreenevasan has decried what she agrees are elements of sexual harassment in the ‘butt dance’ by a group of armed forces veterans in front of her house. “There is, yes. I think because I … Continue reading →

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MoCS tells Bersih: Let’s stick to Dataran Merdeka

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

23rd April, 2012 Dear Ambiga and friends of Bersih, My sincere apology for not being able to attend the emergency meeting tonight owing to a prior commitment. However, in my absence, this is my take for tonight. I feel we … Continue reading →

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‘SUPP died because of Taib’

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

By Joseph Tawie KUCHING: Sarawak’s Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud’s long tenure in office has been cited as one of the reasons behind Sarawak United Peoples Party (SUPP) loss of 13 seats in the April 2011 state election. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in MoCS News, Sarawak BN, Taib Mahmud aka The Termite

Countdown to Bersih 3.0

Posted on April 20, 2012 by
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Bersih 3.0 – Duduk Bantah

Posted on April 20, 2012 by
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Guan Eng’s personal safety on the line

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

By Susan Loone Penang Umno and two media groups have been warned that they will be held responsible for the personal and public safety of Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, if they continue to “lie” about a plot of land … Continue reading →

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MoCS abhors banning of Maria Chin from Sarawak

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

Statement from Francis Paul Siah The Movement for Change, Sarawak (MoCS) wishes to register its deepest regret and abhorrence at the decision of the State Immigration Department to ban Maria Chin Abdullah from entering Sarawak today. Once again, Chief Minister … Continue reading →

Posted in Bersih, MoCS News, Sarawak, Taib Mahmud aka The Termite

Open Letter to Dr Chua Soi Lek

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

By Kee Thuan Chye You are a highly educated person and one with the ability to think. As such, you are probably aware that the welfare of this nation rests on more than just the MCA winning its share of … Continue reading →

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‘Just go, Taib…and Sarawak Chinese will be less frustrated’

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

By FMT staff KUCHING: Abdul Taib Mahmud has been told that the Chinese in Sarawak were frustrated with the state government principally because he (Taib) is still the chief minister. “The moment Taib steps down, I believe the Chinese will … Continue reading →

Posted in MoCS News, Sarawak, Taib Mahmud aka The Termite

Top Sarawak official under MoCS watch

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

By Joseph Tawie The Movement for Change Sarawak (MoCS) is closely monitoring a top civil servant in the state who is allegedly living beyond his means. According to MOCS’ anti-corruption committee, the officer has ‘big cars and big houses’. “We … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, MoCS (Sarawak), Sarawak

MoCS receives public feedback on corrupt practices

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

KUCHING – Since forming its Anti-Corruption Committee on Feb 13, the Movement for Change, Sarawak (MoCS) has received numerous complaints from the public on corrupt practices, particularly in the civil service. Committee chairman Baharuddin Mokhsen told a press conference today … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, MoCS News

Anwar, can we hear from you on this, please?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

By Haris Ibrahim Last week, in RPK’s ‘The man behind PKR ( Part 2 )‘, a most startling revelation was made. “September the 16th of 2008 was supposed to be the day that Pakatan Rakyat takes over the federal government. … Continue reading →

Posted in MoCS (Sarawak)

NGO: Map shows extent of Baram dam’s devastation

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

BMF – Malaysiakini “According to the map based on intelligence and calculations by the Bruno Manser Fund (BMF), the 162 meter high Baram dam would flood a rainforest area of 412 square km (41,200 hectares) and at least 26 indigenous … Continue reading →

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Young turks want STAR to go alone

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

The thinking gathering widespread support, at least among the young and fresh-faced in the State Reform Party (STAR) in Sabah is that “the party should not play the election game in Sabah and Sarawak by rules that others have drawn … Continue reading →

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Field the best candidates, Pakatan Rakyat told

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Siah (left) speaks at the dialogue with DAP leaders Wong Ho Leng and Chong Chieng Jen. Centre is William Ng, MoCS Miri coordinator and forum chairman. Borneo Post KUCHING: Movement for Change Sarawak (MoCS) leader Francis Paul Siah has called … Continue reading →

Posted in DAP Updates, MoCS (Sabah), MoCS (Sarawak), MoCS News

Overseas MoCS councils to trace Taib properties

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

By Joseph Tawie KUCHING: The Movement for Change Sarawak (MoCS) has formed coordinating councils abroad to trace properties and monitor the movements of investments owned by Chief Minister Taib Mahmud and his family. MoCS leader Francis Siah said thus far … Continue reading →

Posted in MoCS (Sabah), MoCS (Sarawak), MoCS News, STAR State Reform Party, Taib Mahmud aka The Termite, The Taib family

MoCS is back, to launch anti-corruption crusade

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

A note from Francis Paul Siah Fellows and friends, We are preparing for another serious onslaught in Sarawak. Even as I returned to Kuching yesterday, two things kept ringing in my head. One, stay back in KL, work hard, do … Continue reading →

Posted in MoCS (Sabah), MoCS (Sarawak), MoCS News

Najib: Spend Christmas to understand each other better

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

Prime Minister Najib Razak has called on Malaysians to spend this Christmas to understand fellow Malaysians better, and appreciate them for the diversity and strength they have contributed to the country. “What I like about this time of the year … Continue reading →

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Family Trees on Taib

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

The Malaysian state of Sarawak is a lush, tropical paradise. But all is not well in that paradise. There is a growing protest claiming the Chief Minister is corrupt. And some say his money has made it to Canada. 16×9 … Continue reading →

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Parallels between Russia and Malaysia

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

By Mariam Mokhtar US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received the brunt of the wrath of former KGB spy and ex-president Vladimir Putin, when he blamed her for encouraging Russian street protests. When BN cranks up its dirty tricks, will … Continue reading →

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‘Lustful desires’ make for questionable leaders

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

By Awang Abdillah What does it take to be a good leader and what makes a bad leader? Essentially it’s the type of choice that a leader will make and adopt it in his leadership agenda. The choice is about … Continue reading →

Posted in MoCS News, Special Interest, Taib Mahmud aka The Termite

5 reasons why Penang won’t go to the polls this year

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

By Lim Guan Eng As speculation rises whether Prime Minister Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak will call for snap elections on this auspicious date of 11 November 2011, there are 5 key reasons why Penang will not follow suit and … Continue reading →

Posted in DAP Updates, MoCS (Sarawak)

Anyone for PM?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

Farah Fahmy is based in London, and has written for the media. She is intrigued by trans- and international relations between Malaysia (ns) and the Rest of the World. By Farah Fahmy NOV 10 — Not so very long ago, … Continue reading →

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Sean Murray’s Kuching construction connection – Expose

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

Sarawak Report We can reveal that the husband of Taib’s eldest daughter, the Canadian, Hisham (Sean) Murray, has grabbed control of one of Kuching’s most lucrative property developments on the so-called Kuching Isthmus, a venture sponsored by the State Government. The RM380 million luxury hotel and … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, MoCS (Sarawak), Sarawak Report, Taib Mahmud aka The Termite, The Taib family