Shadow Policy Committee

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal A year ago, Zairil Khir Johari’s only association with politics would be his father — the late Tan Sri Mohd Khir Johari, Umno stalwart, former education minister and who served three prime ministers including the late Tunku Abdul Rahman. Over the past few months, however, Zairil’s name has been the talk of the town, namely through opposition blogs as well as anti-Pakatan Rakyat (PR) blogs over his appearance at the coalition’s last convention in Kepala Batas, where he was a guest speaker. His retractors have accused him of being a “traitor” and “anti-Malay” for abandoning his late father’s party and choosing to become a part of the DAP — a party which is still feared by many Malays and considered to be pro-Chinese due to its majority Chinese membership. The DAP has, however, of late extended an olive branch to Malays in its bid to shake off “misconceptions” about the party, and Zairil is seen as an example of the party’s efforts. Zairil said he chose the DAP ov...

Oleh Tee Yee Cheu Notis dengan ini deberi bahawa Mesyuarat Agung Tahunan 2010 Jawatankuasa Perhubungan Kawasan Parlimen Bagan akan diadakan pada 3hb Disember 2010, jam 8.30 malam, bertempat di Pusat Khidmat DAP Bagan yang beralamat 7109, Taman Aman Jaya, Jalan Raja Uda, 12300 Butterworth. Agenda Mesyuarat Agung Tahunan adalah seperti yang berikut: a) Ucapan Aluan Oleh Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Perhubungan Parlimen; b) Ucapan Oleh Wakil Negeri/Ahli Jawatankuasa Pusat; c) Memilih Pemegang-pemegang jawatan bagi tempoh 2010-2012, - Pengerusi - Timbalan Pengerusi - Naib Pengerusi - Setiausaha - Penolong Setiausaha - Setiausaha Organisasi - Setiausaha Publisiti - Bendahari - Pengarah Pendidikan Politik - Setiausaha Hal-ehwal Wanita - Tiga (3) orang Ahli Jawatankuasa d) Melantik dua (2) ahli sebagai Juruaudit; e) Meluluskan Minit Mesyuarat Agung Tahunan yang lalu; f) Meluluskan Penyata Kira-kira Kewangan yang lalu; g) Membincang dan membahaskan usul-usul. Semua ...

In the spirit of peace and tranquility, I wish a very happy Wesak day to all Buddhists in Malaysia. On this auspices day, we are reminded of the teachings of Lord Buddha who among other things has preached enlightenment and tolerance. The struggle for understanding and tolerance, especially religious and racial tolerance, among Malaysians may not be an easy task but it is also not impossible. What we need is a very strong political will from those who are in the position of power, as well as the support from the people. When Minister in the Prime Minister's Department formed the Inter-Fatih Committee, it was abandoned due to opposition from extremist groups such as Perkasa and those within UMNO. Will Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak allow its establishment to demonstrate his commitment to 1Malaysia is not just an empty slogan. An interfaith dialogue, whether in a form or a council or a certain body, is never meant to undermine or to surpass any faith or religion. It is...

Konvensyen Kebangsaan DAP akan diadakan pada 17 Januari 2010 bertempat di Hotel Syuen, No 88, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, 30300 Ipoh, Perak pada jam 7.30 pagi. Program dan agenda persidangan parti yang akan berlangsung pada hari tersebut adalah seperti yang berikut:- Pendaftaran 7.30 pg - 9.30 pg Pendaftaran Perwakilan dan Pemerhati 9.30 pg - 9.45 pg Para Perwakilan dan Pemerhati mengambil tempat 9.45 pg Para Jemputan mengambil tempat 9.50 pg Ahli-ahli Jawatankuasa Eksekutif Pusat (CEC) mengambil tempat 9.55 pg Speaker dan Timbalan Speaker Konvensyen mengambil tempat Pembukaan Rasmi 10.00 pg Negaraku dan Lagu DAP dinyanyikan Urusan Persidangan Parti Bermula 10.15 pg Ucapan Aluan Pengerusi Kebangsaan DAP Karpal Singh 10.30 pg Ucapan Aluan Setiausaha Agung DAP Lim Guan Eng 11.15 pg Rehat dan Jamuan Ringan dihidangkan 11.35 pg Mesyuarat bersambung, Speaker mengumumkan p...

DAP Bagan Parliamentary Liaison Committee under the parliamentarianship of our party secretary-general and Penang chief minister YAB Lim Guan Eng wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family and fiancee of the Late Sdr Teo Beng Hock, the special assistant to Selangor Executive Councillor Ean Yong, who had passed away on 16 July 2009. DAP Bagan hope the bereaved families of the Late Sdr Beng Hock shall continue together to strive and fight for justice, equality and democracy. This is his wish to see our nation call Malaysia to be a true social democratic, justice country with equality for all our people. Sdr Beng Hock, may you Rest in Peace. We shall be always be with you and fight for you and your family. Just Change For Malaysia !

DAP Bagan Jermal Branch held its annual general meeting recently at the DAP Bagan Service Centre on 19 May 2009 and elected the following office-bearers for the ensuing year. Chairman: Phee Boon Poh Vice Chairman: Lim Chin Seng Secretary: Wong Hoi Cheng @ Viktor Wong Assistant Secretary: Anthony Selvaraja Publicity Secretary: Ngu Lek Wah Treasurer: Silvarajoo Regasamy Committee Members: Chew Chin Seng, Ragavan Ramiah Delegates to the National Congress: Phee Boon Poh, Lim Chin Seng, Wong Hoi Cheng, Anthony Selvaraja Delegates to the State Convention: Phee Boon Poh, Lim Chin Seng, Wong Hoi Cheng, Anthony Selvaraja, Ngu Lek Wah, Silvarajoo Regasamy Honorary Auditors: Goh Hock Lee, Gunalan Krishnan At the meeting, Chairman Phee Boon Poh also announced the appointment of five more additional committee members pursuant to the party constitution. The appointed committee members are Lim Hooi Phong, Cheem Ah Chai, Tan Tean Oi, Ong Poh Lim and Ragumani Sundram. Phee later congratulated the elect...

DAP Bagan, Branch AGM As Follows: DAP Mak Mandin Branch AGM Date: 19 May 2009 Time: 8.00pm Location: DAP Bagan Service Centre, 7109, Taman Aman Jaya, Jalan Raja Uda, 12300 Butterworth. DAP Bagan Jermal Branch AGM Date: 19 May 2009 Time: 9.00pm Location: DAP Bagan Service Centre, 7109, Taman Aman Jaya, Jalan Raja Uda, 12300 Butterworth. DAP Bagan Jermal Branch Secretary Viktor Wong when announcing the meeting arrangement also said that the notices to call for the annual meeting already send out to inform party members of the meeting and their attendance requirement.

By: Jeffrey Chew, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Penang WITH reference to “Judge CM Lim on his record” (April 13), I wish to reiterate that the writer is continuing his barrage of critical comments based on baseless observations. Although he is entitled to his comments, I believe he should focus on what is best for Penang. After all, asking the present government to give credit to the past government clearly shows that he has a short-term memory that it was the rakyat that was instrumental in bringing progress to the state and not solely residual efforts from the past government. Therefore, I hope the writer will take this important note to heart and allow the present government to govern and create a good environment for progress to happen. The writer’s comments are fast portraying himself as an apologist for BN. After all, he seems to know so much but yet he continues to shy away from giving constructive comments to further improve. Hence, his choice of writing to the pre...

Penang has become the first state in the country to eradicate hardcore poverty by arranging financial aid and economic activities for all 726 households registered under the hardcore poor category. Chief Minister and DAP Secretary-General Lim Guan Eng said the initiative was successful partly because of the support of the private sector and social groups who chipped in to aggressively alleviate the hardships of the poor. "Even though it is difficult, including facing bankruptcy, I am more willing to have the state becoming bankrupt to help the poor and be burdened than to be bankrupted by corruption," he said today. The implementation mechanism, overseen by the Welfare Department, consists mainly of funding affected families to ensure their incomes are topped up such that they get at least RM500 every month. The department even helped some individuals set up bank accounts to receive the funds. Lim said checking the state's poverty rate was one of the first things that he ...

Ceramah Perdana Setahun Pemerintahan Pakatan Rakyat Pulau Pinang akan diadakan pada 7hb Mac ini yakni pada hari Sabtu bertempat di Padang Kota Lama bermula jam 8.00 malam. Antara penceramah utama yang dijangka hadir adalah Penasihat PKR Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Setiausaha Agung DAP Lim Guan Eng yang juga Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang serta beberapa tokoh utama Pakatan Rakyat yang lain. Semua ahli-ahli DAP, PKR, PAS dan orang ramai adalah dijemput hadir ke acara ini.

Penang has set up a Religious Goodwill Council to foster and develop inter-faith understanding and harmony among the various communities in the state. The council, the first government-level body of its kind in the country, will have 21 members from various religious organisations, 11 of whom are Muslims. Chaired by Chief Minister and DAP Secretary-General Lim Guan Eng, it will also comprise three leaders from PAS including state PAS commissioner Salleh Man. “This is our latest effort to explore and build common universal values between religious communities,” Lim who is also Bagan MP said in a press conference at his office yesterday. “It will help improve religious co-existence and understanding in our society.” Lim had announced an idea to form such a council soon after Pakatan Rakyat’s victory in the state in theMarch 8 general election.

DAP's commitment towards a multi-racial, multi-religious and multi-cultural Malaysia is not only an article of faith but a deep conviction in Bangsa Malaysia. DAP is inclusive of all races and religions. We represent the interests and fight for the rights every Malaysian. In the effort of being representative of all Malaysians, including both Malays and non-Malays, the party is willing to undertake a transformational process that may be painful but necessary. We have no alternative but to grow without compromising our basic principles. DAP reaffirms support for Pakatan Rakyat (PR) to establish an alternative government that is democratic, people-centric and with an ethical leadership based on the 5 principles of freedom, justice, truth, social welfare and universal moral values. In this regard the DAP supports PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the Parliamentary Opposition Leader and will remain so as no single leader has ever questioned this during internal meetings w...

Semua wakil rakyat Pakatan Rakyat (PR) menyeru Barisan Nasional (BN) dan Umno agar memberikan tumpuan bagi menyelamat dan mewujudkan peluang pekerjaan serta merangsangkan pertumbuhan ekonomi Negara, bukannya hanya memfokuskan kepada "membeli" wakil rakyat Pakatan Rakyat (PR) untuk merampas kuasa secara political coup d'etat dan belukar raya. 1. Semua wakil rakyat PR di Pulau Pinang, mengecam tindakan tiga (3) wakil rakyat daripada Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) seorang wakil rakyat daripada DAP di Negeri Perak yang melompat masuk menyokong BN-Umno sehingga menyebabkan PR kehilangan majoritinya di Dewan Undangan Negeri Perak. Tindakan ini disifatkan sebagai suatu tindakan khianat kepada budaya demokrasi dan derhaka kepada mandat rakyat untuk PR dalam Pilihanraya Umum 2008. 2. Semua wakil rakyat PR di Pulau Pinang mengecam BN-Umno yang membelakangkan prinsip demokrasi yang menolak suara rakyat serta menggunakan taktik politik yang kotor dan jijik untuk "membuatkan" e...

Ibupejabat parti ingin memaklumkan bahawa semua ahli biasa DAP dikehendaki menjelaskan yuran tahunan mereka bagi tahun 2009 atau tahun-tahun sebelumnya selewat-lewatnya sebelum atau pada 23hb Februari 2009 ini kepada ibupejabat parti Pulau Pinang di No.14 Jalan Talipon, 10400 Pulau Pinang. Hanya ahli-ahli yang sudah menjelaskan yuran-yuran tahunan mereka dibenarkan bersuara dan mengundi pada Mesyuarat Agung Tahunan cawangan. Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila hubungi ibupejabat kami di talian 04-2288482 atau 04-2277068. Sekian, terima kasih.

DAP National Chinese New Year Open House 2009 will be held at the KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall in Jalan Maharajalela 50150 Kuala Lumpur, time 11.00 am - 1.00 pm. For enquiries please contact tel: 03-7957 8022.