Monthly Archives: August 2008

Forging a Nation: Are We There Yet?

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Tricia

  My article came out in The Sun today, in its Merdeka Edition. it compiles stories on different aspects of Nationality. Mine was titled “Forging a Nation: Are we there yet?” This is what I wrote, which is also available … Continue reading →

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Malaysia’s 2009 Budget

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Tricia

   The CPPS issued a statement this evening on the 2009 Budget that was announced at 4pm in Parliament… Here it is! CPPS’ Statement on the 2009 Budget   ·         Increase in Budget Allocation This is a record expansionary budget … Continue reading →

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Harvard Project for Asian & International Relations

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Tricia

   Last Thursday I was invited to speak on a panel at the Harvard Project for Asian & International Relations (HPAIR) on the topic of “Do Human Rights & Social Justice Objectives Conflict with other National Priorities?” It was a … Continue reading →

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What Does it Mean to be Malaysian?

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Tricia

   Last Friday I was honoured to speak at the oldest Catholic parish in the South Diocese (meaning, in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Johor). It was the “Church of the Visitation”, whose priest is Father Michael Chua. It was a … Continue reading →

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Hindu Sangam Press Statement

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Tricia

Aug 20 2008 Is there a plan to erase Hindu temples and crematoriums in Kuala Lumpur by 2020? More than 120 temple representatives present at a meeting organised by Malaysia Hindu Sangam at the Dewan Tan Sri K R Soma, … Continue reading →

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Possible Outcomes Post-Permatang Pauh

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Tricia

 What are several possible outcomes of the Permatang Pauh by-election coming up on 26th August 2008 (the mother of all by elections)? Political pundits have been at it the whole week, at coffee shop tables and whatnot else. Anwar wins. Crossovers … Continue reading →

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Micah Mandate & Citizenship

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Tricia

 If I haven’t already blogged about it, the Micah Mandate is a new Christian website aimed at collating stories and commentaries about Malaysia. It will be on a whole range of issues, but this month the focus will be on … Continue reading →

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Sufism

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Tricia

I spent two days learning about Sufism at a conference last week at the Institute of Southeast Asia Studies – jointly organised with the Department of Malay Studies, NUS. It was truly fascinating, from someone who knew little to nothing of … Continue reading →

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CPPS Policy Factsheets

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Tricia

 Will do a bit of advertising here. During the March Elections, we prepared a daily policy factsheet on a whole range of issues. It was very well received (thanks everyone!). We are resuming it for a total of 6 working … Continue reading →

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Flocking North to Permatang Pauh

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Tricia

The whole world will be flocking north to Permatang Pauh this week. Penang’s economy will flourish. I say, take advantage of the situation and sell kuih-muih to maximise profits. Schools will prosper. Families whose relatives die will benefit within this … Continue reading →

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