Shadow Policy Committee

Date: 26th Dec 2010 (Sunday) Time: 7.30pm to 11pm Venue: MPSP Field, Butterworth, Jalan Bagan Luar to Jalan Raja Uda Last Sunday, Penang island witnessed the biggest Pesta event, Penang Pesta Chingay, Lion & Dragon Dance Parade held through the streets of Penang in conjunction with the month-long Pesta Carnival in Penang! This week, the teams from the Penang Wushu Lion Dance, Penang Chingay Association, North Malaya Chingay Association, Kedah Chingay Association, Sungai Dua Chingay Association, Lebuh Presgrave Chingay Association and more will be paraded through the street of Butterworth from Jalan Bagan Luar to Jalan Raja Uda. This Parade is an annual street parade held in Penang. Today, the parade has evolved into a massive multi-cultural and international event.

By Shazwan Mustafa Pakatan Rakyat (PR) appealed for unity amid speculation of snap polls, as they gathered here to work out policies and strategies to unseat the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) from power. DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng told a crowd of 2,000 at the PR convention that the BN, chiefly Umno, would try their best to “politicise” the ties among PR members. “Umno will always try to play up the relationship between PAS and DAP. They want to politicise this. They will use the 3Rs — Race, religion and ‘Raja’ (the Rulers) to try and drive a wedge between us,” said the Penang chief minister. Umno along with its newspaper, Utusan Malaysia, have consistently attacked the DAP and PAS for their inability to agree on several key policy issues — including the Islamist party’s insistence on forming an Islamic state. Echoing Lim, PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang warned of the same threat, saying that PR needed to focus on balancing living and interacting within a “multi-religio...

At the State Committee meeting today, it has finalized the office-bearers and appointees' line up as follows: Chairman: Sdr Chow Kon Yeow Deputy Chairman: Sdr P.Ramasamy Vice Chairmen: Sdr Jagdeep Singh Deo; Sdr Lim Hock Seng Secretary: Sdr Ng Wei Aik Assistant Secretary: Sdri Lim Hui Ling Treasurer: Sdr Wong Hon Wai Assistant Treasurer: Sdr Tan Hun Wooi Organizational Secretary: Sdr Teh Yee Cheu Asst Organizational Secretary: Sdr Lay Hock Peng; Sdr Harvinder Singh Publicity Secretary: Sdri Chong Eng Asst Publicity Secretary: Sdr Gooi Seong Kin Political Education Director: Sdr Danny Law Heng Kiang Committee Members: Sdr Koay Teng Hai; Sdr RSN Rayer; Sdr Zulkifli Mohd Noor; Sdr Phee Boon Poh; Sdr Lau Keng Ee; Sdri Lim Siew Khim. Congratulations to all members of the new State Committee!

12.12.2010 Konvensyen Biasa Negeri DAP Pulau Pinang Tahun 2010 2010年槟州民主行动党党员代表大会, 2010 年 12 月 12 日（星 期 日）, 假座槟城光大东姑礼堂举行. 民主行动党秘书长兼槟州首席部长林冠英预计，国阵将在三四月与砂拉越州选同步举行全国大选，而且将在未来一两天内展开凌厉攻势为此铺路。 因此，他今早在光大东姑礼堂出席民主行动党槟州代表大会上疾呼，党内上下团结一心共同应敌。 他事后在记者会上表示，随着砂拉越州选未如预期中落在12月，现极大可能在农历新年后的三四月与全国大选同期举行。但是，民联州属将相互咨询后才决定是否解散议会。 “而且，国阵可能仅解散国会与砂拉越州议会，而继续执政其它州属。” 林冠英早前在致辞时表示，今年行动党槟州代表大会的地点是槟州政府权力的核心地点，正是要提醒全体党领袖，是怎样从1966年起，从一个反对党一步步走来，直到成为执政槟州的政府。 “要知道，夺下江山不容易，但要保江山更加不容易。” “行动党槟州下一次代表大会将在两年后举行，我们可能以民联第二度赢得槟州政权的方式在这里庆祝。或者是在另一个地方，以落败者及仅创造一届奇迹的姿态出席大会，借酒消愁。” “大家是决定我们成败的关键，我们能不能够团结一致，共同努力，对我们所承诺的理想打造一个不一样的槟城呢？下届大选，将会决定民主是否能够继续生存、一个以民为本的政府是否能够继续运作，以及一个廉洁的政府还能不能够继续存在。” 促拥抱中庸及遵从法治 除了汇报执政期间的政绩，林冠英表示，行动党必须通过拥抱中庸制度、遵从法治及成为一个让人民相信的政府。 “中庸就是正义！我们立志为自由、民主、正义、真理、社会福利及信奉上苍而斗争。没有人可以怀疑我们对联邦宪法的效忠。当国阵及他们的盟友诬蔑行动党是反马来人、反回教、反统治者、反马来文时，他们拿不出证据。” 林冠英接着表示，经济的成功与否取决于体制内的制度是否透明及确实。而有了法治为根基的制度，任何人不需要人脉，而只需要知道条规。 “对民联政府最高的赞美不是我们有最好的首长或行政议员，而是公众或商人不需要认识首长，也能办妥事务。” 中选名单如下（15人）： 佳日星（柑仔园，州，原任）—— 348票 罗兴强（峇都兰樟，州）—— 321 曹观友（巴当哥打，州，原任）—— 312票 章瑛...

By a Dignified Malay I congratulate the former Mufti of Perlis for his recent statement chiding those who talk about "Malay supremacy". Dr Asri Zainul Abidin is right in making a comparison between this silly battlecry of a section of politicians to Jewish supremacy, which underlines Zionism and all the ugliness that it represents. Of course, this statement by Asri did not make headlines in Utusan Malaysia or the other UMNO-owned media, unlike his previous opinion calling for Anwar Ibrahim's retirement. It is also sad that while UMNO leaders in their ignorance keep harping on this racist and un-Islamic notion, not much effort was done by the leaders of PAS or the Muslim scholars in PKR to argue their opposition to this kind of racism from a religious point of view. Much of the issues have been argued from a political and constitutional point of view, and this has led many to suspect that PAS's stance has more to do with votes than their religious ideology. A cursory g...

2010 Penang DAP State Ordinary Convention on 12th December 2010(Sunday)at Dewan Tunku, Komtar, Penang. 民主行动党2 0 10年槟州党员代表大会, 2010 年 12 月 12 日（星 期 日）, 假座槟城光大东姑礼堂举行. 8.30am Registration 9.40am Delegates and Observers take their seats 9.45am State Committee Members take their seats 9.50am CEC Representatives take their seats 9.55am Convention Speaker and Deputy Speaker take their seats 10.00am Official Opening Ceremony (1) National Anthem and State Anthem. (2) Party Anthem. (3) Welcoming Speech by State Chairman Sdr Chow Kon Yeow. (4) Opening Speech by Secretary-General Sdr Lim Guan Eng. 11.20am Official Convention Business (A) Election of a State Committee of fifteen members 12.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Official Convention Business (B) (1) Adoption of Minutes of 2009 State Annual Convention. (2) Adoption of audited Financial Statement of Accounts for 2009. (3) Adoption of State Committee Report. (4) Adoption of Resolutions proposed by Branches. (5) Adoption of Resolu...

Please be informed that the Penang DAP State Ordinary Convention is confirmed to be held as follows:- Date : 12-12-2010 Time : 9.30am till 6.00pm Place: Dewan Tunku, KOMTAR, Penang Registration counter is at level 4 main entrance (pls use the level 3 escalator, beside the KFC restaurant) Please inform observers and register their names with DAP Penang latest by 9 Dec 2010 (Thursday). ** Pre-Convention Meeting also will be held as follows:- (i) 8-12-2010(Wed)at 8.30pm at Auditorium A, Komtar, Penang. (ii) 9-12-2010(Thurs)at 8.30pm at Dewan MPSP, Jalan Bagan Luar, Butterworth.

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By Tunku Abdul Aziz, DAP National Vice Chairman In an article I wrote recently, Rulers for all Malaysians, I had suggested, in a spirit of helpfulness, that their highnesses the rulers should drop the word “Malay” and instead use the more commonly understood title Sultan, for example, of Selangor or Sultan of Kedah as the case may be. Continuing to describe themselves as Malay Rulers at a time when inclusiveness is what is required as part of the process of integrating our disparate community of races seems to be a little perverse. His Highness the Sultan of Selangor, in decrying the suggestion I had made in my article, has, I fear, got the wrong end of the stick. Even a cursory reading of the article will show that the position of their highnesses in the constitutional arrangements of our nation remains inviolate, and Malaysians do not want it any other way. We recognise the crucial importance of stability in the life of a nation. Stability is inherent in the system of constitutional ...

By Clara Chooi A renowned Islamic scholar silenced arguments today over the controversial “Malay supremacy” concept, charging that it was un-Islamic and akin to the Jewish’s “ chosen race” claim. Former Perlis Mufti Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin wrote today that the act of placing the Malay race as more supreme than the others was against the teachings of Islam, which preaches tolerance and the equality of all races. “If someone considers himself more noble simply because of race or ethnicity factors, or considers others lower than himself because they are not of the same race, such belief is wrong and goes against the teachings of Islam. “Should this be the case, it can be likened to the Jewish claim that they are the 'chosen race',” he said. The outspoken scholar added that such “pride” was rejected by Islam. Dr Mohd Asri's view on the contentious concept is a direct blow to Malay rights group Perkasa, whose leaders have been blaring the “Malay supremacy” rhetoric to push fo...

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By Clara Chooi A DAP MP urged the government today to set up a Parliamentary Select Committee on Free Trade Agreements (FTA) to allow legislators to scrutinise FTA negotiations. Klang MP Charles Santiago mooted the proposal today and pointed out that at present, the Malaysian Parliament was a mere “rubber stamp” as it would be forced to accept all negotiations without any checks and balances. “Parliament has no avenue to discuss, debate or comment on FTAs which have critical significance [for] sovereignty, development and public policy... issues that have major ramifications to the lives of Malaysians,” Charles said in a press conference in Parliament today. The trained economist claimed that at present, FTA negotiations were conducted in a “non-transparent” manner and without an avenue to discuss on the agreements in Parliament, national laws would eventually be amended to reflect the commitments made at the negotiations. “Parliament will have no choice but to accept the decisions. It...

By Dr Chen Man Hin Wan Azizah policy speech at the recent PKR congress was a breath of fresh air into politics in the country. She did not introduce some policy of the nature of 1 Malaysia. What she gave was a dream of building a united and progressive Malaysia with a policy designed to change the political landscape. Wan Azizah has a dream for Malaysia where all Malaysians whether Malays, Chinese, Indians or Kadazanas are considered as masters and equals in their own country. Her dream is to spread the concept of KETUANAN RAKYAT which means that all Malaysians have the same status and equal opportunities in all the fields of human endeavour. This is a bold step by Wan Azizah, and just as Martin Luther King had a dream which unleashed a new era for the blacks of America, so will Azizah’s dream open up a new world for Malaysia to be as progressive, compeitive and a high income economy as the tigers of Asia like Singapore, Hong Kong, S Korea and Taiwan. Wan Azizah does not believe in ket...