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Penang EXCO line up

March 13th, 2008
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Looks like Prof Ramasamy who is DCM 2 will be in charge of economic planning, education and human resources, science, technology and innovation. Not to say dummy DCM, but average position.

the CM Lim Guan Eng takes the critical portfolios – industrial development, international trade, and land affairs.

Public works and utilities, and transport is taken by Lim Hock Seng, while Padang Kota assemblyman takes local government portfolio. » Read more: Penang EXCO line up

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Jagdeep and Rayer turn down EXCO post

March 13th, 2008
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I’m surprised to read this news today. We can find many assemblymen fighting for the EXCO positions to get hands on the portfolios. Here, we read TWO people rejecting the offer. Why, because EXCO position means cannot have another job. They have to close their law firm/business. In my opinion, this can mean two things: » Read more: Jagdeep and Rayer turn down EXCO post

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Perak Tussle Continues

March 13th, 2008
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The tussle  for Perak DMB post is getting ugly. Looks like DAP starting to have “miscommunication” problems! DAP’s CEC (read: Lim Kit Siang) saying that PAS candidate was not endorsed, yet State DAP says it was agreed upon. Do we see a crack appearing somewhere?

I suspect that PKR been the peacemaker, may have to sacrifice the second deputy post and give it to DAP. DAP may claim up to 7 EXCO positions. Balance 3 may go to PKR (2) and PAS (1). Now DAP CEC wants to call for boycott. Will the state DAP follow? » Read more: Perak Tussle Continues

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Selangor living in the past

March 13th, 2008
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The TV3 news highlighted speech by Palace official who stressed that the Deputy must also be Muslim since he/she will assist the MB in Islamic events such as opening mosques, taking part in prayers etc. Either Theresa Kok converts or the change the person. However, it is always possible that the MB/DMB (if non muslim) to assign such religion-related obligations to a representative from the EXCO – maybe someone who holds the Religious Affairs portfolio. We have seen in cases where the PM assigns Maximum Ongkili for some Christian-related functions/events before. » Read more: Selangor living in the past

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Interesting Interview with Subang MP Sivarasa

March 13th, 2008
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Sivarasa vowed to bring up the issue of  HINDRAF ISA detainees. The parliment is going to be very interesting to follow. I hope TV will show it live 🙂

What we consider as key concerns, I would start with the issues like the ISA and release of the five Hindraf detainees.

Another interesting he mentioned was that MP “job” is “part-time” He still has his law firm to run!

Being an MP is not a full-time position, it’s a part-time thing. It’s an honorary position. It is not (an) executive (position). So I have to carry on (with my legal career). » Read more: Interesting Interview with Subang MP Sivarasa

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