Monthly Archives: February 2007

Incredulous

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Tricia

That religion and morality dictate principles set forth for mankind is understood. The values that we hold in high esteem form a guide for us all. They are touchstones and markers against which we evaluate right and wrong. We presume … Continue reading →

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Pigging Out

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Tricia

 Happy Chinese New Year to everyone!!! Let’s pig out this year with lots of Kuih Kapek, Pineapple Tarts, Peanut biscuits, Kuih Bangkek, groundnuts and more! Family time, I suppose, beats having to think and fret about my country Malaysia. At … Continue reading →

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Institutional Nightmare

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Tricia

The government forms and shapes institutions like Zam churns out silly statements. Go figure. How many institutions and organisations have we had in the past few decades? How many Commissions (whose recommendations we unfortunately fail to consider), how many committees, … Continue reading →

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On words

Posted on February 12, 2007 by Tricia

I’ve been indulging myself recently with poetry and prose, and none of them to do with my supposedly intellectual study of theology and public policy (the two subjects I ought to drown myself in). Words stir in the hearts of … Continue reading →

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The Model Model

Posted on February 8, 2007 by Tricia

What is the ‘model’ model? Well, apparently not Eurasian faces, according to Zam, our beloved Information Minister. Pan-Asian features (the mixed look) may slowly be phased out of the Malaysian commercial advertising industry, according to some new rules. Apparently they … Continue reading →

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Aman & Damai

Posted on February 8, 2007 by Tricia

The Perdana Global Peace Foundation in Malaysia had a 3-day conference on “Expose War Crimes: Criminalise War”, very much Tun Mahathir’s initiative. The most heart-wrenching sessions, I suppose, were the testimonies of torture victims from Abu Ghraib, Fallujah, Palestine, Lebanon. Most popular … Continue reading →

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Islamic Banking

Posted on February 7, 2007 by Tricia

Al Rajhi Bank was officially launched in Malaysia yesterday. It has 15 branches open now and is planning a whole lot more this year. Yes, already we see its trademark deep peacock blue knocking at our doorsteps through big banners … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Blog World

Posted on February 6, 2007 by Tricia

Welcome to Blog World, no holds barred. We have to be willing to accept and embrace the very thing we call for: Openness and Freedom of Speech. Welcome to Blog World, where people can make any such statement about anyone … Continue reading →

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Bookie Haven

Posted on February 6, 2007 by Tricia

Amidst some of my heavier reading material I’ve had to sift through, in the past month I managed to sneak in some private reading of my own. Here’s a quick sample of what I’ve been digesting: The Tipping Point An … Continue reading →

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Malaysia’s Secret Garden

Posted on February 5, 2007 by Tricia

Welcome to Malaysia’s Secret Garden. The well kept, well tended garden, at that. Wonder what lies beneath the rosy bushes and piles of dried leaves. What are the borders to these lovely beauties? Some Acts and Laws, perhaps, that maintain … Continue reading →

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