Category Archives: MoCS (Sarawak)

Butt dance ‘sexist’, decries Ambiga

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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Countdown to Bersih 3.0

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Bersih 3.0 – Duduk Bantah

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Guan Eng’s personal safety on the line

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

Posted in MoCS (Sarawak)

Open Letter to Dr Chua Soi Lek

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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Top Sarawak official under MoCS watch

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

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

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

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

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

Posted in MoCS (Sarawak)

Field the best candidates, Pakatan Rakyat told

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posted in MoCS (Sarawak)

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

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?

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

Posted in MoCS (Sarawak)

Sean Murray’s Kuching construction connection – Expose

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

Beware Of Johore Immigration…

Received via email NOTHING NEW, BUT A GOOD REMINDER !! check your passport everytime to make sure it is stamped . IF YOU ARE IN A TAXI  – THE TAXI DRIVER ALWAYS REMIND YOU OF IT , If you drive … Continue reading

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Michelle Yeoh to join Malaysian politics?

If life imitates arts, Datuk Michelle Yeoh, who is in the spotlight for playing Myanmar’s freedom fighter Aung San Suu Kyi in The Lady, could be joining Malaysian politics soon. According to sina.com, the Malaysian superstar actress is seriously considering … Continue reading

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Peter Chin ups the ante in the SUPP race

By Lee Ryujin The presidential race for SUPP has suddenly picked-up steam with Miri MP Peter Chin Fah Kui’s decision to contest the party’s top post. Chin, 66, was previously thought to be less interested in state politics. A federal … Continue reading

Posted in MoCS (Sarawak)

Man pays RM20,000 to ‘buy’ someone’s wife

MANY men are taking advantage of the tebus talak system to “buy” people’s wives. A man in Johor paid RM20,000 to the syariah court to pay for a divorce so he could marry Normah, 31, Harian Metro reported. The RM20,000 … Continue reading

Posted in Here and There, MoCS (Sarawak)

Let’s give Najib a chance to carry out his reforms

By Paul Sir I THOUGHT the article titled ‘Najib’s Sept 16 fiasco: Glamour announcement but no real change’ published recently in an online news portal was a bit unfair. Why must we always pour cold water on any plans initiated … Continue reading

Posted in Barisan Nasional, MoCS (Sarawak), Najib Abdul Razak

Immigration privilege is designed to safeguard specific interests

By Awang Abdillah Nasar As i had explained in my article ‘Taib has hijacked our democratic system’ posted in the MoCS website on 29 may 2011, that democracy is a political system whereby the ultimate political power of a country … Continue reading

Posted in 10th Sarawak Election 6-16 April, MEO-Net, MoCS (Sarawak), MoCS News

Baru unaware of ‘basis’ of Dayak Consultative Council

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) state chief Baru Bian said he is unaware of “the basis” of the Dayak Consultative Council (DCC). The council was set up by the Democratic Action Party (DAP) recently. “I have no knowledge of the basis … Continue reading

Posted in DAP Updates, MoCS (Sarawak), MoCS News, MoCS Walk for Democratic Reforms, PKR Updates, Taib Mahmud aka The Termite