Malaysia

Bloggers have become the new political culture of Malaysia allowing Malaysians independent news sourcesas opposed to the government-controlled mainstream media.

May 5, 2008 – Maria Zain

Barisan Nasional suffered a reduction in Parliamentary seats, lost 5 states to the opposition and had prominent cabinet members displaced in the 2008 Malaysian elections.

Mar 10, 2008 – Maria Zain

After 50 years of independence, Malaysia has still not worked out important identity issues and is now struggling with the rise of blogging and desire for free speech.

Aug 10, 2007 – John Walsh

If the Bakun Dam is built, 10,000 indigenous people will be forcibly resettled. Is the economic basis on which the dam is to be built really justified?

Aug 4, 2007 – John Walsh

Labour activists are campaigning for a national minimum wage in Malaysia where salaries are far out of touch with cost of living. Here are the issues.

Jul 24, 2007 – John Walsh