Author Archives: Tricia

Effecting Real Change: Political or Non-Partisan?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Tricia

One of the most hotly contested issues surrounding Bersih 2.0, Bersih 3.0 and the movement was whether it was political or not. I think this is reflective of how we individually feel – how do we help the nation best, … Continue reading →

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Local democracy alive and kicking in Pakatan states

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Tricia

Although civil society is disappointed that Pakatan states didn’t implement local elections in its first term, nevertheless there were achievements to this end: local village, mosque committee elections and more – first published in the Penang Monthly’s July 2011 issue. … Continue reading →

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Assimilation vs. Integration

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Tricia

First published in Selangor Times in July 2011, a topic that always seems to be current in Malaysia. Assimilation vs. Integration Last weekend, I was invited to speak at an event organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports together … Continue reading →

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Manage Water Demand instead

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Tricia

The water issue is constantly being played out in the media. I’ve written numerous articles on water, and here was the first one published in theSun on 29th June 2011. Manage Water Demand instead  In the Malaysian water story, two … Continue reading →

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Reversing the brain drain requires a paradigm shift

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Tricia

In this piece, I explored what roles state governments ought to play in reversing brain drain and attracting talent. It’s not enough to rely on the Malaysian Talent Corporation. First published in the Penang Monthly in June 2011. Reversing the … Continue reading →

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Putting the ‘Islam’ in Islamic Finance

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Tricia

A little bit off-topic from my usual writings on politics and administration, this article was based on my attending the 7th World Islamic Economic Forum in Kazakhstan. It’s good to be exposed to all sorts of issues. First published in … Continue reading →

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Water deal makes Malaysians RM6.5b Poorer

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Tricia

Published in Selangor Times in June 2011, which is almost two years ago now. But it’s relevant to look back and remember the details of how the Federal Government took over the bonds of the Selangor water companies totalling RM6.5 … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Power

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Tricia

In Pakatan Rakyat’s recently released 13th General Election Manifesto, it said it would dismantle monopolies. I had written this article way back in May 2011 to criticise the power purchase agreements that are not transparent. Looks like restructuring these agreements … Continue reading →

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Moderates and Extremists: That Thin Line

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Tricia

Malaysia is supposedly the leader in the “Global Movement of Moderates” – would you agree? A version of this was published in theSun in May 2011. Moderates and Extremists: That Thin Line It was a rare moment I nodded my … Continue reading →

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Selangor passes two key reform bills

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Tricia

It is good to reflect on what kind of legislative reforms have taken place in the Pakatan-led states. This came out in May 2011 in the Penang Monthly on the Freedom of Information Enactment passed in Selangor. Selangor passes two … Continue reading →

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