Archive for March, 2011

Wishes from civil society: Tenaganita

  Many things stand out about this party. For me, one of the most striking ones is its consistency …

Wishes from civil society: PSM

PSM extends a hearty congratulations to its comrades in the DAP on the occasion of its 45th  anniversary. During …

Wishes from civil society: WAMI

Over 45 years, the Democratic Action Party has been one of the most important institutions in Malaysia. From 1969 …

Wishes from civil society: the Bar Council

The DAP has always been an important component of Malaysian society and it has helped to redefine the Malaysian …

The story behind the Rocket symbol: Dr Chen Man Hin

In August/September of 1965, a small group of supporters led by Devan Nair, met and discussed the future. Members of …

DAP Then and Now: Interview with Fong Kui Lun

1) As DAP turns 45 this year, what is the party’s legacy? DAP has performed its role well in …

Highs and Lows in 45 years: Interview with Karpal Singh

Highs and lows The lowest was when Lim Kit Siang and myself lost our seats (in 1999), more so …

Freeing Education from Politics – by Zairil Khir Johari

There is one particular issue in this country that never fails to incite fierce debate, with passionate arguments – …

The Curious Case of Teoh Beng Hock – by Chung Hosanna

Unwittingly thrust into the limelight in the whirlwind events following her brother’s unfortunate death while in the custody of …

Yang Berhormat at Your Service – by Ivy Kwek

As a child, I used to look up to those with titles in front of their names.“Yang Berhormat, Dato’, …