Monthly Archives: September 2007

Political or Non-Political?

(photo from Jeffooi.com – thanks in advance, Jeff!) Today when one of the PKR members wanted to distribute flyers and was stopped by the Bar because this was meant to be a non-political event (and later the President disassociated the … Continue reading

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Petition for Royal Commission

The People’s Parliament has launced a petition rakyat to the DYMM Yang Dipertuan Agong for the establishment of a Royal Commission. Haris Ibrahim writes: The People’s Appeal To His Majesty The Yang DiPertuan Agung   On 19/9/2007, the nation was … Continue reading

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Walk to Justice

(pic from Malaysiakini.com) Today was an historic day. Voices echoed round Putrajaya. Ground shook. Hearts moved. Something has started. I participated in the Malaysian Bar-organised “Walk to Justice” march in Putrajaya. About 2000 people (mainly lawyers) were gathered at the … Continue reading

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A Datuk here, there and everywhere

My 3rd instalment at Bolehland’s website so far… A Datuk here, there and everywhere Close your eyes, throw a stone, and you will hit a dozen datuks with ease.   Titles and honorifics were introduced in feudal Britain to address … Continue reading

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Was Jesus Political?

Here is what I said on Saturday at the inaugural dialogue and launch of OHMSI (Oriental Hearts and Mind Study Institute)… on the topic of Was Jesus Political? I am usually asked to speak on panel discussions for one of … Continue reading

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Pa-Tri-Ot

My second article on Bolehland’s website… Pa-tri-ot (noun; One who loves, supports, defends one’s country) My Merdeka weekend was spent in the quiet, sleepy town of Taiping. Here, even here, the call to show significant allegiance to the nation’s 50th … Continue reading

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Meme Integrasi Kaum

I’m just copying Bob Kee’s statement on his blog, but this is an interesting project. 🙂 Saya telah ditagkan oleh sahabat saya Bob Kee untuk mengambil bahagian didalam rantaian Tag Integrasi Kaum. Rantaian tag ini bertujuan untuk memperkukuhkan integrasi kaum di … Continue reading

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