A fresh look at the immense potentials of Greater Johor Bahru, also known as the Iskandar region, would serve as the catalyst for Malaysia’s second economic takeoff. Greater Johor Bahru should be positioned as the nation’s second metropolitan after the Klang Valley, and to achieve…
Speech by Liew Chin Tong, Johor DAP Chairman, at Johor DAP State Convention 2022, in Muar on Sunday 7 May 2023 May I first thank DAP Secretary-General Sdr Anthony Loke Siew Fook, DAP’s most treasured veteran leader Sdr Lim Kit Siang, and everyone of you…
Sdr Lim Kit Siang is a visionary who constantly seeks to reshape the political landscape with the hope of building a Malaysia for all. Before Gelang Patah/Iskandar Puteri, Kit Siang was elected in Melaka (Kota Melaka, 1969-1978; 1982-1986), Selangor (Petaling Jaya, 1978-1982), Penang (Tanjong, 1986-1999)…
Hello all, this is my report card for the past 6 months as the state assemblyman for Perling. My team and I will continue to do our best to build a better, safer and more harmonious community for the people of Perling. Community empowerment and…
It is indeed a great pleasure to see a project close to my heart coming to fruition. Due to financial constraints, most DAP offices are housed in shoplots. In fact, most political parties use generic shoplots as their local and state offices. But I have…
(Published in Malaymail) As anticipation builds over the 15th general election (GE15), Johor DAP chairman Liew Chin Tong has predicted that the state will be a key battleground once more. He said there were several reasons why, with the most crucial one being Barisan Nasional’s…
This morning, I asked a supplementary question in the Johor State Assembly to the EXCO for Housing and Local Government Dato’ Haji Mohd Jafni bin Md Shukor on the question of housing. Housing is a major concern raised by many ADUNs. The Speaker bundled 5…
Now is the time. From Sabah, Sarawak, Penang, and now Johor, states are dissatisfied with the concentration of power and resources in the hands of the Federal Government, and the resultant lack of economic and infrastructural development. In the Royal Address to the Johor State…
I have always been passionate about public transport. So, it is such a joy to see Kumpool operating in my own constituency. Kumpool is an e-hailing bus-pooling service with fixed pick up points. Although it doesn’t come directly to your doorstep, they do have many…
I first entered Kg Sg Temon Orang Asli village during the recent Johor state election campaign. The stark contrast between the village and its neighbouring middle-and-upper-class residential area left a deep impression on me. They were quite close to each other yet so segregated. I…
To all Malaysians who created the GE14 miracle, keep fighting. We will be back stronger.