Monthly Archives: May 2006

Youth Day

Posted on May 16, 2006 by Tricia

Humans do like to celebrate our days, don't we? Ethiopians have a saint to celebrate every day of the year. We recently had Teacher's Day. Mother's Day. And today is Youth Day. As I walked into the throngs of people … Continue reading →

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Crash n Burn

Posted on May 15, 2006 by Tricia

When I began this blog, I quoted one of my favourite verses by WB Yeats, in "The Second Coming":  Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere … Continue reading →

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Marmee

Posted on May 14, 2006 by Tricia

From the bulletin of a church I visited today, BLC (Bangsar Lutheran Church), is an interesting point made about the origins of Mother's Day. Taken from wikipedia, it states that it was "originally conceived by social activist Julia Ward Howe … Continue reading →

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Chief

Posted on May 14, 2006 by Tricia

A friend of mine has been working through the days and nights, slaving away relentlessly together with his production team on a documentary entitled "Chief". It's a documentary on the Chief Monk in Malaysia, K Sri Dhammananda, who is apparently … Continue reading →

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National Unity

Posted on May 10, 2006 by Tricia

In the ultimate display of national unity, some Indian, Chinese and Malay bystanders came together with the mission of helping a damsel in distress with her car and engine woes this bright morning. Amidst the heat and disruption to an … Continue reading →

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Clean government he says

Posted on May 10, 2006 by Tricia

Chronology of events, quickly: (more to come later… let my boiling blood simmer a little… ) At the Melaka Customs Office, illegal timber is seized. Jasin MP asks for the Customs officer to "close one eye" because he is helping … Continue reading →

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Read it he says

Posted on May 10, 2006 by Tricia

The whip says: (as reported in today’s Star) Take “ownership” of the Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP) and read it. This is the Deputy Prime Minister’s advice to government servants as part of efforts to ensure the success of the 9MP. … Continue reading →

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Voltaire turnin’ in grave

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Tricia

Voltaire said, I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to my death your right to say it. It disturbs me deeply to know that in two recent cases, this principle has been gravely undermined. How can we … Continue reading →

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Arrest of James Gomez

Posted on May 7, 2006 by Tricia

One day after he failed to win in his constituency in the Singapore 6th May elections, James Gomez has been arrested by the authorities. The report can be viewed here.  He was arrested for threatening the country's election officials. If … Continue reading →

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Nenek Sipiu

Posted on May 7, 2006 by Tricia

Personal encounters with Orang Asli can reveal more than any article can tell you.  Nenek Sipiu, formerly from Bukit Lanjan, says that it is extremely difficult to live in the homes currently being provided by the government. True, the government … Continue reading →

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